There It Is Podcast

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...

We talked to a fave! Brooklyn-based stand-up comedian and writer, Jo Firestone! Jo is an incredible comedian working today and she has done a ton of work on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and the Chris Gethard Show. You may also have heard her on Earwolf or WMUF or maybe you caught her half hour special on Comedy Central a couple of years ago. She's a delight and she talks with Jason about...

Today's episode is with New York City actor, improviser, instructor, Peter McNerney! Peter is one of the greats! You have seen him in a number of commercials, he graces the Magnet stage every other Saturday as part of Trike, and is an associate artistic director at Story Pirates! We talk all things improv! We talk about his Trike partner, his time at Northwestern University doing improv, moving to...

We're (finally) back!! In today's triumphant return episode we play a little catch up and answer burning questions. Where have we been, what have we been up to, and what's to come? We talk about performing, anxiety, confidence, and even John Mayer! It's good to finally be back! It's a quick episode, but Jason still tries to get into some stuff. Feel free to share your thoughts on some of the topic...

Today's guest is comedian, entertainer, and former CIA agent, Emily Brandwin. No, really. This episode, if you choose to accept listening to it, will (not) self destruct in 2 minutes. But it is explosive! Emily is awesome and she has an exciting and intriguing story! She tells Jason about her comedy beginnings doing improv in dingy bars, how she found her way into the CIA, her six years working in...

Today's guest is UCB writer and The Truth podcast producer and writer, Davy Gardner! Davy is a good friend of the podcast as he's on an indie team with Jason and (girlfriend of the show) Justina! Davy and Jason have a fun, loose chat about Davy's background, comedy, writing for a UCB Maude team, Davy's writing style, the Truth Podcast, what it's like being at two separate comedy theaters, and they...

This special mini-episode is a guided meditation with recent guest and performance coach, Jeska Brodbeck!​ Jeska guides us in a senses meditation. It's the very same mediation that appeared at the end of her episode and is provided here for easy access. This meditation helps with being more present, in the moment, and immersed in your surroundings. Try it before a show or presentation! Download it...

Yes! This episode is with Miami-based performance coach, Jeska Brodbeck! In addition to empowerment coaching, Jeska works with executives and speaks to organizations across the private sector, government and non-profit. Jeska trained at one of the top yoga schools in the U.S.(Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health), has practiced yoga for over 14 years and has been teaching for over 6 years. She talks w...

Today's guest is a senior copywriter at McCann, one of the country's best ad agencies, Elina Rudkovsky! There is so much to learn about creativity from Elina and she gets into a lot of things with Jason here. They talk about growing up in Brooklyn (including the best beaches to go to), how she got into her line of work, writing copy, breaking down an idea, how ads are made, and living up to fellow...

We spoke to Chicago multi-hyphenate entertainer, Jill Valentine! You heard Jill talk about her comedy festivals in our episode about festivals, but in this ep you get to hear all about her! Jill has done it all in Chicago! She's an actress, writer, director, improviser and has mostly focused on sketch throughout her career. Jason and Jill went up the hill and talk about how she started studying at...

We had a great chat about stand-up comedy with the hilarious Julia Claire! Julia is from the Boston area and she chats with Jason about what is and isn't around Boston, starting out in comedy, late night talk shows and their hosts, the greatness of Tiffany Haddish (and others), self-deprecating humor, their thoughts on how people responded to Nanette, her approach to writing, and how Arsenio helpe...

Today's episode is all about upcoming Comedy Festivals! Festivals you can submit to and/or go see! To get a little insight on each festival Jason talked to organizers and executive producers of 5 different festivals. Listen in as they go in depth on why the festivals were started and how to submit! There's also mention of a really great improv resource! Jason talks to old friends Harrison Brookie...

Today's brand new episode is with Writer, Performer, and Nice Person, Hunter Gardner! Hunter is an old pal of Jason's. Like Jason, he is from the Carolinas and moved to New York City in 2017. The two lads chat about starting out in comedy and their shared experience of living in South Carolina and then moving to NYC and the differences of doing comedy in the two places. They also discuss some cruc...

Today's episode is a special 100th episode with a guest host!! In this episode girlfriend of the show becomes host of the show! Join us as Justina interviews Jason about the milestone, things he's learned making the podcast, burning questions, and more! It's a super fun twist to the norm with a sweet little chat mixed in! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @...