There It Is Podcast

In this episode NYC comedian Alex Braslavsky! Jason and Alex were on a team together so they have an effortlessly fun conversation. Alex talks to Jason about starting out in stand-up in Baltimore, his identity as a comedian, how seriously he wants to take things and what that means now, what the future of comedy in NYC might look like, where his comedic sensibility comes from, starting improv, mov...

We've got the Brother of the Show and a Best Friend of the Show back to talk all that pop! Jason discusses some fun topics with Trey (bro of the show) and Rob (friend bro of the show)! We talk the new Psych movie on the Peacock app, what it would take to go back to a movie theaters, Emmy noms in comedy categories, and our favorite Saturday Night Live sketches! We do no get to them all. It's a fun...

In this episode we have speech pathologist and YouTuber, Clay Hadden. Jason and Clay have known each other for 20 years. When the pandemic created a temporary shutdown of Clay's speech therapy practice, Ready, Set, Talk, Clay decided to create videos on YouTube to continue to provide service to his patients. Jason talks to Clay about what it's been like to create content, running a business while...

In this episode we talk to actor, writer, and comedian Julia Schroeder! Full disclosure, Jason adores Julia. Which is fitting because they're good friends and are on an improv team together. Julia talks to Jason about being from Detroit, her background in athletics, the correlation between sports and improv, her style of performance, creating the shows she's done (with previous guests), how she de...

In this episode we talk to Author, Storyteller, and Q.E.D. owner, Kambri Crews! Jason has an inspiring chat with Kambri about her book Burn Down the Ground: A Memoir, her childhood, discovering the fountain of youth, starting her performance venue Q.E.D. and how she's adjusted running it during the pandemic, her love of comedy and theater, writing material, publicly revealing difficult truths abou...

In this episode we talk to Prince historian and YouTuber, Prince's Friend! Fans of the show know about Jason's love of Prince so he was thrilled to have Prince's Friend on. Note, Prince didn't like the term "fan" and instead called us "friends." Eloy adopts that name for his YouTube channel with about 600 videos all about Prince! They talk about their love of Prince, why Eloy got into making his p...

In this episode we talk to NYC actor, singer, and comedian, Nicole Pascaretta! Other than talking about her Detroit days and her sisters in comedy, Nicole and Jason talk loads of fun stuff like how she got into performing, how she maintains her boisterous stage presence, moving to NYC, Nicole's approach to comedy, the process of developing shows, being vigilant about honing skills, a wild story ab...

Joining the podcast for a chat is LA-based Director, Actor, and Writer, Meredith Paul! Meredith talks about growing up in Long Island and studying acting, doing SNL sketches in high school, becoming obsessed with her sorority, getting back into comedy after graduating from college, performing stand-up and improv, how anxiety affects her improv, approach to writing, Fly Gurlz: an all-female variety...

It's the podcast's 4-year anniversary! Jason is joined by Girlfriend of the Show, Justina, to talk about the past year of the podcast, big moments we've had, creating the newsletter, making content during what we're going through, and what we hope for the podcast in the next year. Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes...

Given the world we are in Jason wanted to share his thoughts on race relations and racism in our country. He also shares places to find ways to support. Below are links to things he referenced in the episode, but these are just starting points. Continue your education on how other people live. Support and Donations How to Support the Struggle Against Police Brutality: www.thecut.com/2020/06/george...

Since this was the week of a major holiday we decided to do a mini episode with Girlfriend of the Show, Justina! The pair answer a couple listeners' questions, talk about filmed improv and Zoomprov, what activities they've done while staying-at-home, and doing comedy during weird or difficult times. It's a fun little chat to keep you company! Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/...

Austin-based stand-up comedian, Arielle Isaac Norman, joins us! After talking about bad headshots (unlike hers which is great), Arielle talks with Jason about starting out in stand-up comedy, moving around the US, prospects for the future, unique stand-up shows she runs, her podcast and more! It's a thriving chat! More about Arielle here: arielleisaacnorman.com Facebook: @NormanArielle, @genderflu...

We talked to Actor, Writer, Comedian, Megan Sass! Megan Sass has done a ton of stuff! She's amazing! Megan and Jason talk all of the things, including acting and writing, how she got into comedy, being surrounded by talented people, developing projects, how she started making comedy songs, the struggle to power through writer's block, and wise pontificiations about the state of just about everythi...

We thought we'd share this pre-interview chat Jason had with episode no. 171 guest, Michael Stevens. It's about the effects staying at home during a quarantine is having (both positive and negative) and some of the potential benefits of that time period we were all in. Instagram: @saint_evens, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe t...

In this episode we talk to actor and Magnet Theater performer, Michael Stevens! Jason and Michael talk characters, how he breaks down sketches and scenes, his insightful approach to playing a character, Michael Keaton's greatness, somehow fit a discussion about the the ridiculous movie Soul Man, how people have depicted Black people in entertainment, and have a lot to say about Batman including ho...

In this episode we're joined by Best Friend of the Show Rob and Brother of the Show Trey to talk Late Night Talk Show Hosts and more! We have a new bracket for you to do! It's of Late Night Comedy Talk Show Hosts! Before they break down the bracket, the fellas talk about the Prince Tribute Show, Quarantine binging, and the talk show hosts doing well with their "At Home" editions. Then they talk ab...

Caissie St. Onge is an Emmy-nominated writer and producer who worked at Late Show with David Letterman, Best Week Ever, Busy Tonight and more! Jason and Caissie bonded over Prince so it's only fitting they start off talking about him. Then Caissie talks about her career working as an assistant for David Letterman and learning how to write jokes and getting them on the show, working at The Rosie O'...

Recent podcast guest Jackie Stewart (Meditation Teacher & Mindfulness Advisor) did a guided meditation at the end of the episode. We wanted to share that meditation as a bonus episode to make it easy to find and use! Meditation is great for can help with managing stress and anxiety, calming the mind, and help with your creativity. Jackie designed this meditation with performers in mind. Try it bef...

In this episode we chat with hilarious social media dad, Simon C. Holland! Your friends have shared his jokes and now you get to hear what he sounds like! Simon talks with Jason about how he got into comedy, how he started writing jokes about being a dad, how his kids respond to his jokes, different ways he uses social media, and more! Simon and Jason get each other because they're both from the S...

We had the joy of talking to Meditation Teacher & Mindfulness Advisor, Jackie Stewart! Jackie started out as an actress before devoting her time to meditation. She talks about studying acting, appearing in shows like Ironside and Law & Order, stepping away from acting for a bit, exploring meditation, finding herself, mindfulness, and much more. Jackie brings a peaceful vibe to the podcast. This is...

Today's guest is NYC actor, improviser, and improv coach, Phoebe Tyers! Phoebe is great! You've seen her in Search Party and/or on the Magnet Theater stage! She talks with Jason about moving to NYC, transitioning from stage acting to sketch acting, starting a theater, when she started doing improv, insincerity in work, how she got the part in Search Party, the struggle, her focus when coaching imp...

Just like you we have to be at home, so Jason and Girlfriend of the Show, Justina, decided to do a comedy shop talk episode about what that experience is like. We get into how it's affecting us as comedians and how it's affecting our theater, The Magnet, and others. We mention things you can support and content you can check out. We hope you are staying in and staying safe! How to help The Magnet:...

In this episode we talked to NYC performer, Camille Theobald! Jason kicks off the episode with some positivity before you hear his delightful chat with Camille! Then, after talking about how bad articles on websites that churn out pieces are Camille tells Jason about how she switched up her direction in theater after being told she should do comedy, what it was like to start focusing on comedy, go...

Today's guest is improviser and host of Maaad Late!, Chris De La Cruz! Chris talks with Jason about being from Ohio, starting improv in college, good college improv team names, what he likes about improv, teaching high schoolers to do improv, his involvement with the Moth's high school slams, getting on the Tonight Show, developing his improvised late night talk show Maaad Late!, and shares a cool...

This episode is with life coach, Dr. Brook Harmon. Jason and Brook talk about what a life coach focuses on, the misconceptions of what a life coach does, things that can demotivate you, certain techniques you can use to speak to negative thoughts, ways you can motivate yourself, dealing with rejection and more. It's an uplifting and equipping episode to help you in your career! LinkedIn: linkedin....