There It Is Podcast

Today's guest is South Carolina-bred, NYC-based comedian and host, Meg Pierson! Meg is an old friend of Jason and girlfriend of the show, Justina. So there is a lot of history that generated a lot of laughs in this episode. Meg is hosting two amazing shows "Versus," and "Why Your Train is F*cked" which happens at a popular speakeasy-like bar, Caveat. Meg talks about the old days she and Jason shar...

We talked to NYC actress, singer, dancer, and writer/producer, Melissa Maricich! Melissa is a delight! She's an incredible performer who has done a lot in recent years, including being in an Off-Broadway play. She shares a lot of wisdom and tells Jason about how she got into dancing, studying ballet, how puberty made her realize she can sing, having a positive outlook on your journey, why worrying...

Today's guest is NYC Actor and Improviser, Aaron Gold! Aaron and Jason have a great talk about how they came to know each other, how he found improv, performing in the city, being tall dudes and what they've learned from women wiser than them, how freeing improv can be, Aaron's great auditioning tip, how hilarious angry people look, Aaron's great show "You Are Not Alone," and the love Dax Shepard...

We were joined by a very good girlfriend of the show for this special comedy shop talk episode! Jason and Justina talk about a couple of cool comedy things they've done recently, how comedies are doing at the box office, why Justina now has a British accent, and the launch of our newsletter for comedians! Yep! The There It Is Newsletter is launching this Wednesday! We talk about why it exists and...

Today's guest is NYC-based and Boston bred, Robin McNamara! Robin and Jason are dear friends so it's great to have her on the podcast. Jason talks with Robin about how obvious it is that she's a performer, her time in Boston, Improv Boston, moving to NYC, studying and performing at the Magnet, their indie team, Story Pirates, working with kids, and of course, her roommate Liz. It's a fun chat with...

We talk to NYC-based stand up comedian, Jess Salomon! You may have seen Jess on the Tonight Show recently, but previous to that you may have seen her at Just For Laughs, the San Francisco Sketchfest, or practicing U.N. war crimes law. Seriously! Jess tells Jason what it was like to go from practicing law to performing comedy and the small overlap in skills, moving to America from Canada, what happ...

Today's guest is NYC actor, improviser, and coach, Collin Batten! Collin and Jason know each other from the Magnet Theater, but if you saw Blue Man group in Chicago around 2010 then you may know him from that or some commercials he's done! Jason and Collin talk about their Carolina connection, managing expectations at improv theaters, improv theory, Collin's time in Chicago and working with Blue M...

Today's guest is producer, writer, and director, Jonathan Mitchell! Jonathan has done a ton of work in audio including work for This American Life, All Things Considered, and The Truth Podcast. We have wanted to have Jonathan on for quite some time as The Truth is one of Jason's favorite podcasts. They have an engaging talk about how Jonathan studied music before transitioning into editing audio,...

Today's guest is director, instructor, co-founder of the Magnet Theater and namesake of the popular improv form, Armando Diaz! You've heard his name a million times and now you can hear him speak with Jason about studying film, his improv beginnings, how understanding how films and comedy are made can ruin watching it, Del Close, the trouble with making people out to be gods, the subjectivity of m...

Maryland-bred, NYC-working actor, model, and improviser, Jenny Anne Hochberg, talks with Jason on this informative episode! Jenny talks with Jason about how she got started out in acting, doing improv, he approach to acting, being authentic in performances, auditioning, that time she worked on Parks and Rec, and working as a professional actor. Jenny is a delight and she offers some really solid a...

In this episode we talk to Magnet improviser and instructor, Louis Kornfeld! It's a big day because Louis is one of Jason's favorite improvisers and instructors. The two chat about Louis' journey in improv, performing on a Second City cruise ship, how his improv got looser, being intentional, dropping what gets in the way of being confident, the relationship between performance and a good audience...

We're Back! Happy Prince Day/Anniversary of the Podcast! In today's brand new episode after a much needed hiatus Jason talks pop shop with 3 of his best friends from college; Clay, Rob, and previous guest Jim (who plays bass with country singer Adam Craig). This was recorded in April in Brooklyn right after the 4 saw the latest Avengers movie. They talk as much as they feel they can about seeing t...

In today's brand new episode Jason is joined by girlfriend of the show, Justina! They talk about Justina's getting cast on a house team at the Magnet, what the audition process was like, Jason thinking he had a bad performance, the ethics of social media accounts, the next comedy bracket the podcast can present, and more! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarr...

Today's guest is NYC comedian and internet personality, David Wiswell! David is a comedian who creates sketches and bits for the internet which includes his show "Pop Up Interviews," where he goes on online chat websites like Omegle or Chatroulette and surprises guests with a talk show! It's a really great idea for a fun comedy show. David and Jason talk about the show and how it was developed, st...

Today's guest is Texas-raised and NY-based actor and improviser, Shacottha Fields! Shacottha is one of the best improvisers you can see in New York City and she's put in the work! Shacottha and Jason talk about her studying business and then moving to NYC for acting, taking improv classes at all of the improv theaters in town, confidence in improv, having a unique perspective on stage, her one per...

Today's guest is NYC improviser and instructor, Hannah Chase! Hannah is a beloved instructor and performer at the Magnet Theater who recently stepped down as the director of the house teams known as the Megawatt Director. She and Jason have an edifying discussion about improv, teaching, directing, and her background in performance art. It's a very interesting discussion that explores the differenc...

Today's guest is a multi-talented Queens bred marvel, Lorena Russi! Lorena is a comedian, actor, writer, DP, and soccer player! Yes. All of those things! She is also awesome. Lorena and Jason talk about her soccer career, traveling around the world, how comedy can be emotionally difficult, booking a dream job at Late Show, photography, working through tough times, and her comedy! It's a really gre...

Today's guest is NYC comedian, writer, and photographer, Jimmy Kuo! Jimmy came up through the Magnet Theater and works at the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He talks about moving to NYC, how he ended up at Magnet, working at Colbert Report and Late Show, what he learns working at a big late night talk show, working in production while doing comedy, advice for people looking to work at a late nigh...

This unique episode is a test pilot of sorts with Jason's equally nerdy brother Joe "Trey" Farr! Jason has known Trey his whole life and Trey has worked at ESPN, produced programs, and has seemingly seen every episode of almost any show. The two talk about the Grammy's, an announcement regarding a cast member of the CW's The Flash, some Superman related news about the upcoming superhero movie Shaz...

Today's guest is New York City-based actor, improviser, coach and teacher, Xavier Padin. Xavier is a good friend of Jason's and coaches the indie team Jason and (girlfriend of the show) Justina are on called BOYF! Xave has been performing practically his whole life. He talks about performing as an actor when he was a kid, the culture shock of moving from Puerto Rico to South Carolina, studying Mei...

This episode has all brand new segments! We never do segments on the podcast so we're doing it now! We're like a real deal podcast. All growds up! Listen to Jason break five segments in this extra special episode! Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @JasonFarrPics

Today's guest is NYC-based Actor, Comedian, Producer, and Writer, Lisa Kleinman! Lisa is hilarious and in this delightful discussion she and Jason talk about her college days (including her friends who are also in the industry), stand up, learning to act, acting technique, how she figured out she should go into comedy, how it was getting started as a producer, the tough times in this business, her...

Today's guest is actor, singer, and comedian, Shannon Krowicki! Shannon and Jason are good pals so this is a super fun and chatty convo to kick off the new year! They talk about her background in performance, singing, studying improv at two major theaters, the all female musical improv team she's on at the Magnet Theater, auditioning, developing in different ways as a performer, mention two of the...

In this Christmas episode, Jason and Girlfriend of the Show, Justina, talk about UCB, getting friends to come out to shows, some favorite moments of the podcast this year, and what they are thankful and hopeful for in comedy! It's a quick little bite of an episode for you to enjoy when all the presents have been open and you're tired of spending time with the family. We kid, we kid. Merry Christma...

Today's guest is New York City-based community builder and entrepreneur who founded the Connection Movement, Amy Silverman! Amy is a facilitator and educator for connecting people in communities and relationships. This is a great follow up episode to the meditation episode Jason recently did with Jeska Brodbeck. While this discussion deals a lot with benefits of meditative exercises and similar ac...