There It Is Podcast

Actor, improviser, and writer Brian James O'Connell returns to the podcast for a third time! Brian reached out to Jason to talk about improv because of something he heard in our recent episode with Alrinthea Carter. The two talk about the power you have in improv, how far mastering your instrument goes in improv, how improv theaters can improve and manage the dynamic between the school and stage t...

We're joined by Brother of the Show, Trey, and Best Friend of the Show Rob in this episode! Today Jason talks to Trey and Rob about the conclusion of Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the Oscars, Joe Rogan's responsibility as a public figure, and Rob shares his opinion on Mortal Kombat. It's a lively episode! Give it a listen! Twitter: @the_soks, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @thesoksoffi...

In this special bonus episode we talks to Amber Nash (Archer, Dad's Garage) about her new film project! Amber is a friend of the show (episode No. 31) and she returns to talk about the new film she's in that her husband wrote and is producing. Amber talks with Jason about the movie, how the project came together, and more! The Kickstarter for the movie: www.howtoruintheholidaysmovie.com Twitter: @...

In this episode we talk to Actor and Comedian, Hannah Rae Aslesen! Jason was stoked to talk to Hannah about her comedy after seeing her in a commercial (www.tellyourtinystory.com) and thinking she was hilarious. They talk about her approach and perspective to comedy, her unique delivery, being from Minnesota, writing sketches, hoping to empower people with her work, writing comedy about delicate s...

In this episode we talk to comedian, filmmaker, and podcaster, Jo Anna Van Thuyne! Jo Anna talks to Jason about how she's always pursued performing and that she won't get it out of her mind, singers she looked up to, acting and scriptwriting tips, creating her own work and why it's important for people to do that, juggling all the feelings involved with pursuing career goals, the difficulty in cre...

This special bonus episode is an extended cut of the conversation from episode 212 about Zack Snyder's Justice League (#theSnyderCut) and Disney+'s MCU shows. We share deeper thoughts on our takes on The Snyder Cut, the DCEU as a whole, and the MCU. Dig in!

In this Pop Talk episode we cover a few hot topics and our new bracket: Action Comedy movies! We're joined by GF of the Show, Justina; Best Friend of the Show, Rob; and Brother of the Show, Trey, to talk about Zack Snyder's Justice League, the MCU Disney+ shows WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and about the Action Comedy movie bracket! If you want a bracket do-over because your N...

In this episode we talk to NYC comedian and TikTok fave, Kyle Gordon! We're very excited to see the success Kyle's been having! Jason talks with Kyle about performing at the Magnet, doing bits, his influences and how he's tried to preserve his unique voice, how he develops his work, that time Jason and (GF of the Show) Justina bumped into Kyle while he was in the middle of filming a wild bit, and...

In this episode we talk to improviser, writer, and photographer, Alrinthea Carter! Jason and Al go way back! After talking about what it will be like when live improv shows come back they talk about knowing each other 20 years ago at Winthrop University, Alrinthea's comedy aspirations at the time, what it's like to share the stage with people you look up to, dealing with nervousness about putting...

Today we talk to comedian and writer, Natasha Vaynblat! You may know Natasha from one of the many projects she's been involved with. She currently writes for A Little Late with Lily Singh and has her own show through Comedy Central, Your Worst Fears: Confirmed. She's really accomplished and has such a great and unique comedy brain that we had to pick it! She talks with Jason about those shows as w...

In this episode we talk to comedian and producer, Abby Holland! We love Abby! She's so great. She and Jason talk about her sketch crew "Buzz Off, Lucille," comedy and how it's taken in by different audiences, activism and her previous work at Abortion Access Force (previously Lady Parts Justice), what cancel culture is not, working at SiriusXM, seeing up and coming comedians while working at Best...

In this episode we talk to writer, director, producer, and comedian, Kelly Bachman! Kelly has produced a wide variety of work from live stage shows, web series, and more. She gained notoriety for her shows "Rape Jokes by Survivors" and "Rape Victims are Horny Too." She talks about how those shows were developed, being from North Carolina, going to NYC, working in the film industry and how that par...

In this episode we talk to LA comic and writer, Rebecca Rush! Rebecca is from Connecticut and started comedy there before moving to New York and eventually Los Angeles. She talks with Jason about making her moves, her start in comedy, her career as a writer, her sobriety and writing about it, working the road, doing stand-up on Zoom, and much more! She's real and her openness was a breath of fresh...

In this episode we have improviser and multi-hyphenate, James Quesada. James does it all! Aside from being an improviser he's an actor, writer, director, producer, audio producer. It might be easier to say what he can't do and we could just assume he does everything else. Jason and James talk about Detroit, how he got started with audio work, finding his own personal Narnia in a few ways, challeng...

Today we talk to restauranteur and improviser, Sarita Ekya! You may know Sarita from her popular NYC mac and cheese restaurant, S'MAC, or her recent appearance on the Food Network's Chopped. She talks with Jason about what prompted her to start S'MAC, appearing on Chopped, getting attention in the world of Oprah, why she started taking improv classes at The Magnet, and why diversity in comedy thea...

In this episode we talk to author, journalist, and screenwriter, Teresa Lo! Teresa joins Jason to talk about the process of writing a novel, getting into comedy, working at Hustler magazine, producing comedy shows, having fun and being passionate about your work, the fun of watching dumb movies, and more! http://www.teresalowriter.com http://teresalocomedy.com Twitter: @teresalo_tweets, @ThereItIs...

We've got a brand new full episode and it's a fun Pop Talk! Jason is joined by Bro of the Show, Trey; Best Friend of the Show, Rob; and Girlfriend of the Show, Justina, for a fun and lively chat about Wonder Woman 84, the right time to do reboots and revivals, how streaming services release episodes, and diversity in front of and behind the camera! It's a great chat! YouTube: @thesoks, @thereitis...

In our 3rd quick lil' mini ep we're talking about how to face stage fright! We offer a couple tips on how to deal with performance nerves and share advice from previous guests! What tips do you have for this? Share it with us on social media! Greg Tavares' Audiobook I am the Horrible Thing: A True Life Story of How I Almost Got Myself Killed…On Vacation: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T63445F/ref=cm...

In this second quick lil' mini ep we're talking about how not to laugh or "break" in a scene! We have a couple tips on how to deal with that and share advice from a previous guest! What tips do you have for this? Share them with us on our socials! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mai...

This is the first ever quick lil' mini episode that's covering a different topic and offering a tip on how to manage it! This episode's topic: When you don't get the joke! We have a couple tips on how to deal with not following your improv scene partners' jokes. --- Check out our other Minis! Mini Episode 2: How to Not Break/Laugh in a Scene Mini Episode 3: How to Deal with Fear --- What tips do y...

We're joined by Bro of the Show and GF of the Show for our special episode and last of the year! Jason talks with Trey (Bro of the Show) and Justina (Girlfriend of the Show) about how the pandemic affected comedy for Justina and Jason, favorite SNL Christmas sketches and episodes, favorite Christmas movies, the perspective of George Bailey, and if Die Hard is a Christmas movie! We wish you a Merry...

Today Jason and Girlfriend of the Show, Justina, celebrate the 200th episode of the podcast!! In this special ep, Jason and Justina talk about reaching another milestone episode, comedy during COVID, hopes for comedy post-COVID and how we think things might change, and make a fun announcement about a project of the podcast! Subscribe to our new YouTube page: www.youtube.com/thereitis Subscribe to...

This is a special bonus episode with this week's guest John Ross! We talk controversy in comedy and how comedians can address it if they even should and what some who raise controversy may be missing, if anything. It's a thoughtful chat! TikTok: @BlackJohnRoss, @JasonFarrToks Twitter: @BlackJohnRoss, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @BlackJohnRoss, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook:...

In this episode we talk to actor, producer, and Magnet performer, Johnathan Ross! Jason met Johnathan at the Magnet Theater when John was already a stable of the community. Everyone loves John, and with good reason. John talks about studying engineering, how he ended up in NYC, why he started studying comedy, his love of comedy, sketch, and the TikTok collective he's a part of: BK Hype House. It's...

In this episode we talk to person of comedy Alexis Gay! Alexis is a delightful person and she brings that joy to the podcast! She talks with Jason about getting into the tech world after college, living in San Francisco, studying improv, pursuing comedy, building an audience online, the idea of blowing up, the world of Patreon where she also works, artists taking control of their work for their fr...