Behind The Bits with Scott Curtis

Cody Webb is a Portland-based standup comedian and content creator with 178,000 followers and 8 million likes on his TikTok channel. In the conversation, Cody discussed how he started taking stand up more seriously after he graduated and then COVID hit, inspiring him to look for a way to entertain himself through content creation. He explained that there is a difference between his stand up comedy and his TikTok content, as stand up generally has more time to develop a joke, whereas with TikTok, you have to grab the attention of viewers immediately and keep that energy.Cody is doing a great job in keeping creative and using his TikTok fame to build a stand-up comedy following. Our “Is This Anything” session was a great joke writing session. I think I liked Cody’s a little more than mine but we both decided our jokes were worth a try on stage. Check out Cody’s Socials Here:https://www.tiktok.com/@thefakecodywebbhttps://www.instagram.com/therealcodywebb/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@therealcodywebb?lang=enI’m putting out exclusive content on the Behind the Bits YouTube channel. It will also be the only place you can watch my interview live. Subscribe and click the bell so you see the new stuff when it comes out!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNUjeIoKbJ38GvUx-pM_rmQHere’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Webb is a triple threat; performing stand-up comedy, acting, & improv. His mission of spreading Joy On Purpose is a reflection of his desire to make everyone he encounters feel loved and valuable. He spreads his Joy On Purpose through his in-person performances as well as the short videos he shares on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, & Facebook. Ben stays true to his faith and yet sends a message we can all relate to in his social media presence.Ben & I Talked About:-     Putting the high & low times of life on social media -     Creating content for the masses in order to reach the few who will be moved by the message-     Consistency builds audience over timeCheck out Ben’s Social Medi here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZhcHjqQ_jr-GDCtXBmTEzAhttps://www.instagram.com/benwebb_joyonpurpose/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@joyonpurposecomedyI’m putting out exclusive content on the Behind the Bits YouTube channel. It will also be the only place you can watch my interview live. Subscribe and click the bell so you see the new stuff when it comes out!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNUjeIoKbJ38GvUx-pM_rmQHere’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Ruby is a comedian, writer, and filmmaker from New York City. His comedy has been filmed by Comedy Central, MTV, NBC/Seeso, and FOX. He hosts the podcast Kind of a Lot with Matt Ruby. In his latest special, Substance, he performs 4 sets on 4 nights, 1 high, 1 drunk, 1 sober, and 1 on shrooms. His previous special, Feels Like Matt Ruby (“funny" according to the NY Times) is also available on YouTube. His two albums, Feels Like Matt Ruby and Hot Flashes, are in regular rotation on Sirius and went top 10 on the iTunes Comedy charts. He's also been featured on CNN, The Huffington Post, New York magazine, Time Out, and many more. Misguided Meditation is his one-man show about mindfulness, psychedelics, therapy, and death. He's a regular at the legendary Comedy Cellar and co-produces Hot Soup there (Tuesdays), one of NYC’s longest running independently produced comedy shows, and Good Eggs (Wednesdays) at NY Comedy Club. He’s also a writer-for-hire, co-author of the NY Times bestseller REWORK, and former frontman of the indie rock band Plastics Hi-Fi. Matt & I Talked About:-     His newsletter called “Rubesletter” available on Substack-     The idea behind his special “Substance” available on YouTube-     Overthinking your set vs being in the moment-     How he was drawn to stand-up comedy after moving to New YorkCheck out Matt’s website here:https://www.mattrubycomedy.com/Check Matt’s great special “Substance” Here:https://youtu.be/2Ak5CQSVVvIHere’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate Armbruster has been performing stand-up since he got his driver’s license. He’s worked with Mark Normand, Nikki Glaser, & TJ Miller. His new album, Sorry to Bother You is available on Apple Music and is very funny. Nate also has a great podcast called Weekend UpNate. Nate & I talked about:-     Picking out the best material for an album-     The logistics of self-producing an album-     Jokes you love but the audience doesn’t-     Sirius XMFollow Nate & get his new album “Sorry to Bother You” here:https://beacons.ai/natecomedyCheck out Nate’s Podcast Here:https://www.weekendupnate.com/Here’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricky Glore has been performing stand-up comedy since he was 19. During that time, he has honed his comedy skills by releasing two great comedy albums, “Spitting Image” and ‘World’s Greatest Dad (Participant)” as a well as a great Drybar Special. Ricky is also a playwright and actor and will be releasing his horror movie “All Your Friends Are Dead” through SRS Cinema later this year. Ricky & I talked about:-     Horror movies-     Developing a stage persona-     Crowd work-     Marketing yourself You can get Ricky’s latest album here:https://orcd.co/rickygloreCheck out the trailer to “All My Friends Are Dead” Here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnReW39tg1g&t=15sSRS Cinema puts out some great independent films if you’re into that kind of thing (I am):http://www.srscinema.com/ Here’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, I’m joined by former regulars at the Giggles Comedy Club in Seattle to remember former owner Terry Taylor who passed away this month. James Inman, Louie Foxx, Auggie Smith, Duane Goad, Teina Manu, & Dave Dennison all brought great stories about Terry who was eccentric in the best way. Here’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Energetic, loud, and always funny, Nathan Macintosh is a comedian and writer living in New York. Most recently writing and filming the second season of ‘Trapped’ on Bell, Nathan has also been seen on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on CBS, Conan on TBS, his own half hour special shown on The Comedy Network/CTV, and multiple Just For Laughs Galas.His debut album I Wasn't Talking was featured in Ex!aim Magazine's ‘Top Ten Hilariously Good Comedy Moments’ and his second, ‘To The Point’, was highly reviewed as well. He can be heard regularly on Sirius Satellite Radio and CBC's radios 'The Debaters'. ‘Macintosh’s stage presence is explosive…’ - Exc!aim"Brilliant Stand Up Comedy" - Glenn Sumi, NOW TorontoNathan & I talked about:-     Being compelled to be a comedian-     Writing on stage vs memorizing bits-     How Nathan released his special “Money Never Wakes” direct to YouTube-     The importance of networking for comedians Join over 40K people in watching Nathan’s special “Money Never Wakes” here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQd7kHYiNsQ&t=40sCheck out Nathan’s Website Here:http://nathanmacintosh.com/Here’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niko Lukoff recently appeared on tour with Bill Burr thanks to a Twitter conversation, a testament to his phrase it doesn't hurt to ask. Nico created the Facebook group Displaced Comedians during the pandemic when comedy clubs were shut down, and it quickly became a hub for over 10,000 comedians to get booked on online shows. Scott was an early adopter of the group, but he didn't interact much. Nico explains that the group not only provided a platform for comedians to connect, but it created connections and friendships that still stand today. Nico believes that taking time to relax and enjoy things like the Eventbrite show with Judah Friedlander is the perfect Sunday afternoon activity. Niko had just started doing stand up comedy seven months before the pandemic hit, having done around 30 live open mics while traveling for their job in sales. He had never done comedy in his home comedy scene in Idaho, so the pandemic provided the perfect opportunity to pursue it. Niko noticed that one of the comedians they had met, Carol Freeman, was doing a Zoom open mic, so they decided to check it out. Niko was then introduced to Rachel Rothenberg, a great comic from Salt Lake City, who was doing a Zoom open mic with 25-30 comics. Niko talked about how they first got into virtual comedy, which was by watching other people do sets in their living rooms and cars. After seeing Carol do her set, Niko decided to figure out how to do a set of their own, despite not having the proper equipment. They used their laptop's camera and picked an angle of their garage to show to the viewers. Niko then joined various Facebook groups for various comedy scenes and did sets in different cities such as Portland and Seattle. They figured out how to utilize virtual comedy while they were in the midst of the pandemic, which was an unknown at the time. The conversation focuses on how Niko created an online platform to organize open mics during the pandemic. He noticed that many people were doing Zoom open mics, but there was no central hub for information about them. He created a Facebook group and a Google Sheets list to provide this information, including the time, location, hosts, and sign up process. He also wanted the group to be a community, so he invited anyone interested to join. This platform has been a valuable resource for comedians and fans of comedy alike in the absence of live shows.Follow Niko &  see where he is performing here:https://linktr.ee/LaughYourLukoffHere’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Conway won a comedy contest his first time on stage. He parlayed that win into some hosting gigs and was a favorite in the Iowa clubs. A lapse of judgement sent William to prison for nearly 10 years. While inside, he got a new outlook on life and continued to work on his stand-up after being released. William & I talked about:-     Becoming a comedian from being the guy who tells funny stories-     Learning lessons in prison-     Working in telemarketing -      Follow William Conway on YouTube Here:https://www.youtube.com/@williamconway5113Here’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

St. Louis-born and Huntsville, AL-raised, Matthew Tate is a veteran of the lauded HSV Comedy scene and a producer of the long-running Homegrown Comedy and TGIM Comedy showcases. A former improv and musician, Tate found his passion in standup comedy in 2012, and quickly began producing local shows as well as touring on the road. His debut standup comedy album, "I Drink, Therefore I Am", was released in 2016, with a follow-up, "Game Set Trashed", which debuted at #1 on Amazon's Top-Seller list. His EP-length single about dealing with isolation in a global pandemic, titled "The Happiness Illusion", was released later that year, followed by a fourth release, "It Only Hurts When I Exist", in June of 2022. Matthew has performed on the Wild West Comedy Festival, and has been featured in No'Ala Magazine, al.com, and The Montgomery Advertiser, as well as the series "Punching Below the Bible Belt"Matthew & I talked about:-     Creating a comedy scene that creates room for diversity & support for the comedians in the scene -     Creating a new hour of comedy after releasing an album-     Weird thoughts that keep me from wanting to perform-     Passing the torch of hosting shows so that Matthew can be free to travel more -     Establishing Huntsville as a comedy scene vs a destination between scenes Check Out Matthew’s Comedy Albums on Spotify Here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ZkYnZ1y3A91JYuZLCIXbu?si=qgjsOwLFTHS7xUPcGrrHrgCheck Out Matthew’s 9-Year Running Showcase Home Grown Comedy Here:https://homegrowncomedyhsv.com/Here’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mat Alano-Martin has spent the last 13 years on the road telling jokes and sharing stories all across America. He has appeared at comedy clubs, theaters, punk rock dives, redneck roadhouses, casinos, colleges, living rooms and everywhere in between. Alano-Martin’s albums “Profiled as Such,” “Blood Mouth” and “Midnight Nachos” can be heard in regular rotation on Sirius/XM’s comedy channels and he has appeared several times on the nationally syndicated The Bob & Tom Show and once on Laughs on Hulu. His first comedy special “Tango in Philly” will be out later this year. He has worked with such notable acts as Patton Oswalt, Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford and Chris Gethard and has performed at several festivals and prominent showcases across the country and beyond including: – 208 Comedy Festival – Boise, ID– 10,000 Laughs – Minneapolis, MN– Altercation Comedy Festival – Austin, TX– Beast Village Comedy Festival – Des Moines, IA– Bird City Comedy Festival – Phoenix, AZ– The Black Box Comedy Festival – Atlanta, GA– Cleveland Comedy Festival – Cleveland, OH– Cloudtop Comedy Festival – Sante Fe, NM– Comcast’s “Look Who’s Laughing Now” – Indianapolis, IN– Comedians You Should Know – Chicago, IL– The Fest – Gainesville, FL– Finger Lakes Comedy Festival – Ithaca, NY– Fountain City Comedy Festival – Kansas City, MO– Fresh Out – Los Angeles, CA– Gilda’s LaughFest – Grand Rapids, MI– Green Gravel Comedy Festival – Iowa City, IA– High Plains Comedy Festival – Denver, CO– Hong Kong International Comedy Festival – Hong Kong, China– Hopkins Comedy Festival – Hopkins, MN– Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen – Los Angeles, CA– If You Build It – New York, NY– The Indy Fringe Festival – Indianapolis, IN– Laugh in a Box Festival – Cincinnati, OH– Laughing Devil Comedy Festival – New York City, NY– Laughing Skull Comedy Festival – Atlanta, GA– Let’s Fest – Fort Wayne, IN– Limestone Comedy Festival – Bloomington, IN– Live From Outer Space – New York, NY– Lookout Comedy Festival – Chattanooga, TN– Milwaukee Comedy Festival – Milwaukee, WI– Parlour Car – Chicago, IL– Pittsburgh Comedy Festival – Pittsburgh, PA– Red Clay Comedy Festival – Atlanta, GA– Sacramento Comedy Festival – Sacramento, CA– The World Series of Comedy – Chicago, IL He is also the co-founder of the Limestone Comedy Festival and his jokes have been used for the Frank and Funny greeting card line.Mat & I talked about:-     Handling drunk people while on stage-     Getting to a place in stand-up where you feel authentic on stage-     Making The Limestone Comedy Festival in Bloomington, IN happen-     What it takes to go full-time into stand-up-     The greatness of The Comedy Attic, in Bloomington, INCheck Out Mat’s YouTube Special filmed for Helium Comedy Club here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAHGnXaep4Y&t=21sListen to Mat & Dwight Just Might here:https://matanddwight.podbean.com/Here’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A house-filling favorite in Las Vegas since she opened as one of the hottest tickets in town in June 2000, Rudner is known for her epigrammatic one-liners. Over the course of a multi-year run she sold almost two million tickets, grossed over a hundred million dollars and become the longest-running solo female comedy show in the history of Las Vegas. She was named Las Vegas’s Comedian of The Year nine years in a row and in 2006 received The Nevada Ballet’s Woman Of The Year Award. In October 2017 she was given the Casino Entertainment Legend Award.Rita’s first solo HBO special, Rita Rudner’s One Night Stand, was nominated for several awards, as was her eponymous English BBC television show that later appeared in the USA on A&E. Rudner’s two one-hour specials for HBO, Born to Be Mild and Married Without Children, were ratings standouts and she performed all over the country, filling Carnegie Hall in New York three times. In 2008 Rita Rudner: Live From Las Vegas was PBS’s first ever stand-up comedy special.Rita Rudner has written five books; her bestselling non-fiction titles, Naked Beneath My Clothes, Rita Rudner’s Guide to Men and I Still Have It…I Just Can’t Remember Where I Put It, plus the novels Tickled Pink and Turning the Tables. The audio version of Naked Beneath My Clothes received a Grammy nomination. Her autobiography, My Life in Dog Years is available on Rita’s website and on Amazon. Rudner is a frequent collaborator with her writer/producer husband of thirty years, Martin Bergman. The couple’s first produced film script was Peter’s Friends. The film, starring Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, Kenneth Branagh, Imelda Staunton, Stephen Fry, and Rita, won the Evening Standard Peter Sellers Award for Best British Film and was nominated for the Goya Award for Best European Film of 1994. The script was nominated for a WGA Best Screenplay Award and Rita won Best Supporting Actress at the American Comedy Awards.The couple’s second film project, a TV movie called A Weekend In The Country, starred Rita, Jack Lemmon, Dudley Moore, Richard Lewis, Christine Lahti, Betty White and Faith Ford.Bergman and Rudner’s last film, Thanks, premiered at the 2011 Palm Springs International Film Festival, won several awards on the film festival circuit and was bought by and frequently aired on Showtime. In 2003, Rudner launched from Las Vegas her first syndicated daily TV show, Ask Rita, which featured a panel of celebrities lightheartedly attempting to solve personal problems submitted by members of the public; it ran for two years. For her work on the show, American Women In Radio and Television awarded Rudner a Gracie Allen Award for Best Program Host. Rita helped write the 2001 and 2003 Oscar shows with Steve Martin and the 2002 Oscar broadcast with Whoopi Goldberg. Rita Rudner moved to New York at the age of fifteen to become a dancer on Broadway. She appeared in several shows, including the original productions of Follies and Mack and Mabel. It was while in Annie on Broadway that she began exploring the comedy clubs of Manhattan. In the early ‘80s, Rudner took a full-time leap from chorus lines to punch lines and was soon a regular guest on both Late Night With David Letterman and The Tonight Show. In 2009, Rita, Bette Midler and Sheryl Crow joined forces to perform a fundraiser for President Obama and the Democratic leader of the Senate, Harry Reid.In 2012, Rita and Martin wrote and performed The Rita Rudner Show for BBC radio in London. Rita also appeared in the Showtime comedy special Rita Rudner and Three Potential Ex-Husbands.In June 2016 Rita was invited and honored to speak about her career and technique in comedy at Cambridge University, England. In 2017 she was invited by Oprah Winfrey to appear on a cruise to Alaska that Oprah did in partnership with Holland America.In 2018, Rita’s tenth TV special was released – A Tale Of Two Dresses. The special also featured Rita and Martin’s singer/songwriter daughter Molly Bergman.Check Out rita’s Website here:https://www.ritarudner.com/Here’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ginny Hogan is an NYC-based writer and stand up comic. She's a contributor for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Cut, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, The Observer, McSweeney's, and Vulture, and she's written sketches for Comedy Central . Forbes profiled her as a rising satire star, and she was on Paste's list of top humorists. She now touring with her one-woman stand-up show, I Finished My 20s and All I Got Was This Stupid Sobriety.In 2022, Chronicle Books published Ginny's second humor collection I'M MORE DATEABLE THAN A PLATE OF REFRIED BEANS. Excerpts have been featured in the New Yorker, Bustle, and the Cut, and it was named a top Vulture humor book of 2022.In 2021, Ginny wrote YES WE MUSTARD, an Audible Original scripted comedy about a corrupt condiments tech startup. It was selected for their Best of 2021 list, and was rated their #1 comedy in 2021.Ginny & I talked about:·       Her start in stand-up comedy and how it started her satire writing·       How she got published in high profile publications like The Atlantic and The New Yorker·       The state of TwitterCheck Out Ginny’s Website here:http://www.ginnyhogancomedy.com/Get a “I’m More Dateable Than a Plate of Refried Beans” Here:https://www.amazon.com/More-Dateable-Plate-Refried-Beans-ebook/dp/B09XP5Y7RN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32PXJJRZECXZH&keywords=ginny+hogan&qid=1671487832&sprefix=ginny+hogan%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1Here’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Known for whip-quick wit and rollicking improvisations, Sam Tallent is one of the sharpest, most original rising talents in comedy today. For the last 10 years, he has performed at least 45 weekends annually across America, Canada and France. Called "the absurd voice of a surreal generation" by the Denver Post, Sam is beloved by fans of contemporary comedy. He was a New Face at the 2019 Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, he won his battle on Comedy Central's Roast Battle, hosted the Denver episode of VICELAND's Flophouse and appeared on the Chris Gerhard Show to impress a girl. His critically acclaimed debut novel Running the Light - heralded as the “definitive novel about stand up comedy” (Marc Maron, WTF) - was published by Too Big to Fail Press in 2020 and his short fiction has been published on VICE.com and in BIRDY magazine. He lives in Colorado with his wife and his dog. Sam & I talked about:·       Writing “Running the Light” & the response he got from the comedy community·       Performing for a diverse audience and making them all laugh·       Social media·       Doing crowd work without a netCheck Out Sam’s Website here:https://www.samtallent.com/Get a signed copy of “Running the Light” here:https://www.samtallent.com/book/signed-copy-of-running-the-lightHere’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Singer is a comic’s comic who electrifies mainstream audiences with material that is both uncompromising and unpretentious. Halloween weekend of 2022, his special THE SUPERNATURAL premiered, the 1st comedy special filmed in a haunted school. He’s also been seen on IFC, ScFy and has released 4 full-length comedy albums: FREE LOVE (2018), IMMORTAL FOR NOW (2015), COMEDY WONDER TOWN (2012) and HOW TO GET HIGH WITHOUT DRUGS (2010), 3 of which were chosen as a Top Comedy Album of the Year. He is the creator and host of the popular ME & PARANORMAL YOU, the twice-weekly mindcast (podcast) in which he has in-depth interviews with paranormal investigators, experiencers and members of secret societies. Selected by LA Weekly as one of “10 LA Comics to Watch”, mentioned in NY Magazine as a “Comic to Watch,” was listed in Rolling Stone Magazine as “Comedian Who Should Be Big,” is a frequent guest on the WTF Podcast w/Marc Maron and the Bob & Tom Show, and his joke “United Snacks of America” has nearly 11 million listens on Pandora.Ryan & I talked about:·       His growth in stand-up over his 20-year career·       How he writes·       Skirting around the perceived rules of stand-up comedy·       Changing hearts & minds by poking fun at your own ideologyCheck Out Ryan’s Website here:https://www.ryansingercomedy.com/Check out Ryan’s special “The Supernatural” here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfhwtjer5uY&t=1sHere’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Leydorf is a fun-loving, Michigan comedian with a quick wit and a third nipple. When he’s not on stage, you can find Nick in his office being a lawyer, paying off his student loans. Described as “funny, adorable, and non-threatening” by one writer, Nick talks about his unrelatable profession in such a relatable way that audiences can’t help but laugh. So far, Nick has performed in festivals around the country including Cleveland Comedy Festival, Crossroads Comedy Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, the Detroit Comedy Festival, the Savage Henry Comedy Festival, Big Time Garbage Festival, What a Joke Comedy Festival, Stoop Fest and the Elsie Dairy Festival. Okay, the last one was because Whitesnake had to cancel.Nick is also the co-host of the comedy/law podcast “Free Consultation” and just recorded his first album to be released later this year.Nick & I talked about:·       Self-producing his first comedy album ·       Writing from personal experience ·       Using social media for exposure·       Not being afraid to fail Check Out Nick’s Website here:https://comedianat.lawHere’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Moomjean is a stand up comedian, actor, and writer living in Los Angeles. He has worked for Nickelodeon, Viacom, and been on Laughs on Fox. Before starting stand up, Paul was a teacher and college professor. Curently he resides in the San Fernando Valley, his hometown. Paul recorded a comedy special for VidAngel in 2017 and his album "Guys Like You and Me" was released in 2018. Paul recorded a popular Drybar special that is available on YouTube called “It’s Hard Being Fat in Los Angeles” and has since dropped a lot of the weight he talked about in that special. Paul also teaches comedy classes at Flapper’s Comedy Club in Los Angeles.Paul & I talked about:·       Moving from teaching to comedy·       A 5 minute set vs a 20 minute set vs a 45 minute set and why some jokes fit into only certain length sets·       How teaching makes you a better comedian·       Showing vulnerability on stageCheck Out Paul’s Drybar Special here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyzwsGnmg00&t=1305sHere’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Dikkers performs, writes, and animates the new weekly TV show, Scott Dikkers Around, available ad-free wherever you get podcasts.His long career in comedy began with his syndicated comic strip, Jim's Journal, which led to a New York Times bestselling book collection. After that, he founded the world’s first humor website, TheOnion.com. He’s served as The Onion’s owner and editor-in-chief, on and off, for much of the last 30 years.Scott's work has won a Peabody award, the Thurber Prize for American Humor, and dozens of Webby Awards. In addition, he earned the #43 spot on Time magazine’s list of the Top 50 “Cyber Elite” alongside such iconic figures as Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and George Lucas.Scott shares his humor-writing secrets in the best-selling How to Write Funny book series. The latest addition is How to Write Funny Characters. He mentors comedians and comedy writers via a series of online classes he developed through the Second City Training Center in Chicago. He offers workshops, live writers' rooms, and free resources for comedy writers through the How to Write Funny website.In his spare time, Scott is an accomplished voice actor who’s performed in many national commercials, video games and animated cartoons, including Saturday Night Live’s “TV Funhouse.” He’s also written and directed several award-winning short films, two feature films, Spaceman, and Bad Meat, and several novels. His latest is The Joke at the End of the World.Scott & I talked about:·       Comedy is a marketing game·       Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean strategy in stand-up·       Meta Humor·       Finding your own style vs going with current trends Check Out Scott’s website here:https://scottdikkers.com/Here’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ariel Julie is a theater kid turned comedian and she’s proof that the rules of comedy are merely a suggestion. At 3 years in, she’s already headlined and put out a YouTube special called “Weiner Patrol”. Her style of humor is bold and audacious yet endearing at the same time. Ariel is a great example of not waiting for the industry to find you by making your own stuff happen.We talked about:·       Her stand-up being and extension of how she already carries on a conversation·       Jumping into headlining before she thought she was ready·       Recording her special DIY style·       Assessing her act and moving away from the parts that don’t fit how she wants to move forwardCheck Out Ariel’s Linktree For All Her Socials & a Link to “Weiner Patrol”:https://linktr.ee/ArielJulieComedyHere’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny Taylor started performing comedy at age 33. His storytelling style that explores some of his darker and weirder moments in life keep the audience laughing and gasping at the same time. Johnny frequently tours with Brian Posehn and has two albums out on the Stand Up! Live label “Tangled Up In Plaid” & “Bummin’ With The Devil” are available for purchase or streaming wherever you get your comedy albums. Johnny writes for The Hard Times online magazine and is the host of The Hard Talk with Johnny Taylor on their podcast network. Johnny and I talked about:-     His writing technique -     We broke down his “Grapes” bit-     If you’re not having fun your first year of stand-up, you should probably quit -     Moving to longer sets before you’re ready and how it makes you ready Check Out The Hard Talk Here:https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lo0VG26tDoZb0rtqmVJ80?si=67c7158521b44f7dHere’s the first set we talked about:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hwNoMotQ24Here’s Johnny’s early set we discussed:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQOEyH0qHcMHere’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Winer is a comedy writer who started out at National Lampoon and went on to be one of the first writers for Late Night with David Letterman. Stephen went on to write for Robert Klein on the USA Network show “Robert Klein Time” as well as The New Mickey Mouse Club. Stephen writes about classic comedy films for the Criterion Collection. It was a pleasure talking with Stephen about writing for different personalities and audiences. Stephen and I talked about:-     His choice to become a comedy writer -     Discovering Calvert DeForest for his film  “King of the Zs” & introducing his as a recurring character on Late Night-     Working with Robert Klein-     Writing for children on The New Mickey Mouse ClubCheck Out Stephen’s Articles for The Criterion Collection Here:https://www.criterion.com/current/author/473-stephen-winerHere’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dewayne White is a DC-based standup comedian who performs all over the country. He’s a combat-wounded veteran who served in the Army for 23 years. His humor is drawn from his unique take on his military experience, his life as a husband and father, and the general craziness of life.Dewayne started performing standup with the Armed Services Arts Partnership’s Comedy Bootcamp, a crash course in standup comedy for veterans and family members which he now teaches. Dewayne has worked alongside amazing comedians like Josh Blue, Sal Vulcano, Seth Herzog, Rob Riggle, Jackie Kashian, Ryan Niemiller, Tony Woods, PJ Walsh, and many others. Dewayne was a finalist in the "Last DC Comic Standing” and Magooby’s Joke House’s comedian of the year competition. He also produces shows throughout the DMV (DC/MD/VA) area. Dewayne and I talked about:-     His starting comedy after retiring from the military-     Starting his own shows-     Having a supportive spouse-     Teaching comedy to people coming out of the military-     Learning from established headliners-     Washington DC area comedians (and how cool they are)Check Out Dewayne’s Website:https://dewaynewhitecomedy.com/Here’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seen in the cult comedy documentary film The Unbookables released on Comedy Dynamics, “A true story about standup comics who have spent their whole lives pushing limits – onstage and off”. Described by media critic David Fewster as being “the spawn of an unnatural union between Henry Rollins and Don Rickles.” James has been on the Doug Stanhope Podcast, winner of the San Francisco Comedy Competition, performed the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival, appeared on New Faces and Nasty Show at Montreal Just for Laughs, placed top ten in the Comedy Central Laugh Riots, seen two years in a row at Seattle Bumpershoot, has two viral videos on YouTube, co-creator of the Mudslingers Ball Comedy Central pilot (which later became Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil) and produced his own one man show adapted from his book The Greyhound Diary.Check Out James’ Website:https://jamesinman.com/You can find “The Unbookables here:https://www.theunbookablesmovie.com/Here’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Garr grew up on the south side of Chicago. The son of a retired Chicago Fire Fighter and Homemaker, Ken proudly hails from three generations of fire fighters. The youngest of 4 children, Ken’s hilarious views on life are derived on growing up in a blue collar family with his own white collar aspirations. A former Managing Director at NASDAQ, Ken spent 13 years in corporate sales before leaving 6 years ago to pursue his dream of being a stand up comedian and motivational speaker. Since then Ken has been featured on Sirius XM Radio, Fox, HULU and Comedy Central as well as featured in several Comedy Festivals including the “Laugh Your Asheville Off”, Big Sky and the World Series of Comedy Festivals.” Ken was also a finalist in the prestigious 40th Annual San Francisco International Comedy Competition, The San Diego Comedy Festival and the Ventura Comedy Festival and he performs regularly at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club.Ken is currently the host of “The Kym & Ken Show” on Dash Radio which has 30 million subscribers and performs regularly at the World Famous Hollywood Improv where he hosts the Improv’s official talent development show, Lab Work, weekly. A graduate of the world famous Second City Conservatory Program in Chicago, Ken brings the influential characters of his life to stage with energy and zeal to produce a show that is nothing less than extraordinary.Ken’s special “American Hero” was self-produced and released to YouTube on July 4th and iis one of the funniest I’ve seen this year. “American Hero” was also launched on Amazon Prime last month. This special is hilarious from front to back and very personal. You Can Watch “American Hero” here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIvOapP6n1wHere’s Ken’s Website:https://www.kengarr.com/Here’s my latest blog “Easy Passive Income For Comedians & Other People Who Need Money”https://www.thebtbpc.com/blog/easy-passive-income-for-comedians-other-people-who-need-money/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Mo Alexander hits the stage, it’s clear that you’re in the hands of a man who knows what he’s doing. With comedy influences such as Bill Hicks, Paul Mooney, and Richard Pryor, Mo combines intelligence and debauchery into a product that is just as funny as it is important.With an ability to access both the smartest and the stupidest parts of your brain, there’s a reason this comedy phenom has been headlining comedy clubs nationwide for over 20 years.Mo began his professional full-time comedy career in July 1996 featuring in clubs throughout the United States and by 1999 he was headlining.In 1998 Mo made an appearance in Bret Michael’s film, A Letter from Death Row.After impressing Keenan Ivory Wayans with a good natured roast, Mo was invited to be the opening act on tour with Keenan in 1999.In 2003 he was given his own Las Vegas show, “The Mo Funny Show” at the Casino Royale.In the past few years Mo has been on several syndicated radio shows in major markets, such as Bob & Tom (Indianapolis), and Mancow (Chicago). He made his way through the ranks to become a semi-finalist in both the San Francisco Comedy Competition (2012) and the Seattle Comedy Competition (2013) and has been a headliner at a number of comedy festivals such as: Asheville Comedy Fest (2015), Altercation Comedy Festival (2016 & 2018), Hopkins Comedy Festival (2017), Memphis Comedy Festival (2017), North Carolina Comedy Festival (2018).On December 15, 2017 Mo’s first national stand-up appearance aired on Comedy Central where he appeared in Kevin Hart’s “Hart of the City: Memphis”Mo has released four CD’s: Evolution (2006), Nappy Headed Hoes and Other FCC Infractions (2008), Just in Case the Mayans are Right….(2016) (featured on the iTunes new and notable charts front page for 5 months), and Got Clots (2016).Got Clots is a hilarious look at life, chronicling 77 days of hospitalization, as can only be told from inside the comedic mind of Mo Alexander and was released exactly one year from the time of his first death and resurrection which occurred on April 5, 2015 (Easter Sunday).Mo is excited to announce his signing with record label Stand Up! Records owned by Grammy Award Winner Dan Schlissel. In Septemeber of 2019, Mo made history by becoming the first comedian ever to record an album at world famous Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. The album is as yet unnamed and it’s release is to be announced soon.To say that Mo is funny is like saying that Michelangelo was a good painter. Taking all of life’s absurdities and creating a night of hysterical laughter is why Mo Alexander is one of this industries greats. Mo takes a lifetime of experience and insight and transforms them into some of the most ingenious laugh riots you will ever experience in your life. Not for the faint of heart or mind, intelligent and hard-hitting are two terms that best describe what everyone that has ever been to a Mo Alexander Show will experience. Nothing compares to the energy of a room when Mo is through with it. Watching Mo Alexander is a night of hilarity and mischief that one won’t soon forget. He usually tries to leave you with the underlying message,”I’m trying to save the world, one comedy show at a time.” After a night with Mo you realize that not only were you entertained, you’re changed. You have a mission: “Slap the stupid!”Here’s Glen’s Website:https://moalexander.net/Check out my new TikTok Channel Human Interactions here:https://www.tiktok.com/@60secondtruecrimeIf you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glen Foster has been one of the top headliners in Canada for over three decades. He didn't just work the road, he's one of the guys who helped to build it. Glen appeared in his first one hour comedy special, "That Canadian Guy" in 2000 and, since then, the moniker has stuck. Many of his fans, don't even know his actual name, but they do know one thing: "That Canadian Guy" is one of the funniest comedians anywhere.Glen's comedy appeals to those who appreciate a more intelligent, but slightly "edgy" brand of humour.   His material is mostly clean and always clever, topical and timely, reflecting his own experiences as well as current events and popular culture. He's also not afraid to inject his own political and often "politically incorrect" opinions and social commentary.Glen has had two one hour Comedy Network special and has also performed on numerous other television shows including EIGHT appearances with CBC's "Just for Laughs", as well as "The Winnipeg Comedy Festival", "Halifax Comedy Festival", and "The Mike Bullard Show".  He can also be heard frequently on CBC Radio's "The Debaters".Glen has released four full length concert CDs, His latest is "Unchecked".Here’s Glen’s Website:https://www.thatcanadianguy.comListen to Glen’s Latest Album “Unchecked” here:https://800pgr.lnk.to/GlenCheck out my new TikTok Channel Human Interactions here:https://www.tiktok.com/@60secondtruecrimeIf you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Drufke has been a performing comedian and show runner for over 16 years. His long-running Thursday showcase called Still Not Friday that takes place in the Chicago suburbs attracts some of the best touring comedians in the country. Matt also is passionate about giving newer comedians stage time on his show (provide they don’t act a fool). Matt is also a contributing writer for The Fancy Boys Club online magazine where he writes about stand-up, sports, & pop culture. Matt & I talked about the best practices in running a show and how to surround yourself with comedians who respect the craft and their peers. Check out Still Not Friday here:https://www.facebook.com/snfcomedyCheck out Fancy Boys Club here:https://fancyboysclub.com/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lace Larrabee is an Atlanta-based actor and nationally touring stand-up comedian who can be seen at clubs from coast to coast. Festival credits include; the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, She Devil, Asheville Comedy Fest, Limestone, Red Clay, Accidental, Comedy Fort, She Dot Festival in Toronto and more. Lace was also named "2018 Best Local Comedian" by the readers of Creative Loafing Magazine. Lace has opened for such comedy favorites as Tig Notaro, Caroline Rhea, Rachel Feinstein, Dave Attell, Nikki Glazer, Mary Lynn Rasjkub, Maria Bamford and many more.From stage to screen, Lace's comedy has been featured on Viceland's Flophouse, The Weather Channel's Weather Gone Viral, and she is a FOX network favorite with several appearances on their TV shows; Laughs, Dish Nation and Punchline. Lace has also been seen on the scripted dark comedy, Queen America, starring Catherine Zeta Jones as well as the host of 3 episodes of Unprotected Sets on EPIX and as a "celebrity guest on 3 episodes of Caroline Rhea's , Caroline & Friends on the Game Show Network. Lace is also very passionate about helping to elevate the voices of other women. She founded Atlanta's first and only all female stand-up comedy class Laugh Lab at the legendary Punchline Comedy Club. Atlanta Magazine voted Laugh Lab, "2019 Best Comedy Class." Lace and fellow Atlanta comedian Katherine Blanford co-host the hilariously healing podcast, CHEATIES! CHEATIES is a delicious, juicy, part of a well balanced diet. Every week, these two snarky co-hosts interview a guest who's either been cheated on or been the cheater. This podcast focuses on the mistakes we all make in relationships and more importantly, how we overcome them and make it out on top. You can find Lace here:https://www.lacelarrabee.comLace is appearing on America’s Got Talent tonight! 8/9https://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talentCheck out her live audition here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbDyhdDGhsE&t=14sIf you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zack Lyman has been performing stand up comedy for over 12 years. In that time he has been recognized by magazines and shows across the United States. His live shows are full of energy during his story telling style of Stand Up Comedy. Also known for his Podcast cleverly named the Zack Lyman Podcast. Zach is also working on a comedy streaming show called The Big Laugh. This project will bring you some great entertainment and comedians a chance to be seen all over the world! Sign up at the link to be notified when the show is streaming.Check out Zack’s site and podcast here:https://www.zacklymanpodcast.com/I’m trying some content creation on TikTok! Check out 60 Second True Crime:https://www.tiktok.com/@60secondtruecrimeIf you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Levy is a 1988-born stand up & sketch comedian, cancer survivor and lifelong Night at the Roxbury fan. Hailing from Arizona, Matt moved to New York in 2013 to pursue comedy full-time. We know. Very brave! Levy has performed at festivals like The Beast Village Comedy Festival (Des Moines), The Bird City Comedy Festival (Phoenix) and Motor City Comedy Festival (Detroit) to name a few, produces sketches (check out his directing and editing reel here) and writes a weekly blog called “Comedy Stray Notes.” Here’s Matt’s Website:https://www.mattlevycomedy.com/Get Comedy Stray Notes from Matt here:https://mattlevyscomedystraynotes.substack.com/Check out my new TikTok Channel 60 Second True Crime here:https://www.tiktok.com/@60secondtruecrimeIf you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tyson Cox loves comedy, plain and simple. Chasing this dream he’s slept in his cramped car and flown on… cramped airplanes. But in his travels he’s made memories, fans, and friends. This joy can be felt when he performs and it has lead him to get the chance to do things he only dreamed of when growing up on a farm.He’s performed all over this country at many great clubs, casinos, bars, basements, open fields, and army bases. He’s shared the stage with a few celebrities sure but he's also got to perform with and impress his personal favorites, and a few scoundrels. [You know who you are]He also uses his powers for good, he gives back by putting on a monthly comedy show benefitting the Indianapolis Humane Society.If you’re a fan of the underdog or chasing a dream then you should probably catch his next show. Or not, I’m not your dad.Check out Tyson’s Website here:https://www.tysoncoxcomedy.com/Here’s the Star Wars bit we talked about:https://www.tiktok.com/@tysoncoxcomedy/video/7102050163321097514Check out Classic Conversations from Jeff Dwoskin on all the apps! Here’s the Spotify link:https://open.spotify.com/show/27rxsAcxHl1OQvswhQ9p3k?si=f048e8a3a0eb4f42If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda Marcus Smith started comedy later in life after serving in the Army and sustaining a debilitating brain injury. After being estranged from her daughter, Linda felt hopeless and needed something to get her out of bed every day. Fortunately for the comedy community, she chose standup. Since then, Linda has moved to Las Vegas and is a huge supporter of the comedy scene there along with all the comedians she’s met. Linda’s YouTube channel The Comics Spot has nearly 1,000 interviews with comedians who are up and coming along with some of the greats like Sinbad and Tom Dreesen. Linda has a compelling story. I think you’ll be inspired. Check out Linda’s YouTube Channel here:https://www.youtube.com/user/linsmith2476Check out Classic Conversations from Jeff Dwoskin on all the apps! Here’s the Spotify link:https://open.spotify.com/show/27rxsAcxHl1OQvswhQ9p3k?si=f048e8a3a0eb4f42If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drew Harmon is a comedian and former TV weatherman who moved from San Francisco to Detorit. Drew has been a regular at the Punch Line and has appeared at comedy festivals like SF Sketchfest, Gilda’s Laughfest and the Asheville Comedy Festival. Drew also created the popular show, “I Think I’d Be Good At That” where a person who has never done standup before headlines a comedy show, which has also been featured as part of SF Sketchfest.Check out Drew’s website here:https://drewharmon.com/Drew & I discussed his submission video. This a great example of a short set to send to festivals and bookers:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMzQGfbxUSQIf you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Chisholm is the only person I know who is more obsessed with David Letterman than I am. Mike has put a lot of effort to bring us The Letterman Podcast which is the only podcast that celebrates and takes deep dives into Dave’s entire career from The Morning Show to his latest interview on Netflix. Here’s Mike’s description of The Letterman PodcastThis podcast celebrates the incredible body of work done by broadcast legend David Letterman and Company. On the show we highlight folks who worked for Dave or were a part of any of his shows productions, people who had an encounter with one of his shows, or are enthusiasts with relevant discussion points or memories pertaining to any of Letterman's productions or endeavors. The Podcast does not focus on anything gossipy or salacious; instead, it is meant to be a living record of the unprecedented catalog of content Dave & Co created. All Letterman fans are welcome to gather in this community.You can listen to The Letterman Podcast on your favorite app and follow the Facebook group for the inside scoop on the show:https://www.facebook.com/lettermanpodcastIf you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Rubenstein is a burly, tattooed guy who plays against type; kind, cerebral, but still casually mentions past illegal activities (running a poker room, owning a brothel, etc.) the way one might reference a Renaissance Lit course you took in college. Neil has won or placed in a list of comedy contests as long as my arm. Neil is a sought-after feature act by manynational headliners because he shows up, is ver funny, & doesn’t mind driving. When Neil isn’t featuring, he’s headlining and making the crowd love him. Check out Neil’s website for tour dates and his “Want Beef Podcast”:http://neilrubenstein.com/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/btbpc Look for new stuff for Patrons soon! Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shanna Christmas was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. She is a stand up comedian, writer, actor and producer. She stands at 6’3’’ and played volleyball in college, despite much protest. Her comedy style has been described as “Edgy/Classy” as she finds ways to speak about complicated issues that can offend, but she’s so charming that you can’t be mad at her. Shanna has performed across North America, including Montreal and Edmonton in Canada. You can see her backside on episode 5 of Amazon’s “Inside Jokes” cause she crashed JFL. She can also be seen on an upcoming season of “Coming To The Stage,” which she was invited to do. Shanna’s festival appearances include the 208 Festival, Altercation Festival, Black Girl Giggles, Black Women In Comedy Festival (NY) and the Devil Cup Festival, where she took home the trophy in 2018. She was also a finalist in the inaugural ABFF Comedy fest in 2021.In addition to producing successful all black women stand up shows, Shanna also a co-hosts the “Topical Smoothie” podcast. She’s currently working on a book about her life as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in nursing homes which will be available in September, 2021. She can also be seen in a short film called, “Dark Wolf Gang,” produced by AFI.Check out Shannah’s website here:https://www.shannachristmas.com/bioPlease read Shannah’s article on Medium:https://shanna-xmas.medium.com/its-time-to-tell-my-side-of-the-story-5cba57907b7f If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Orlando Baxter exploded onto the Boston comedy scene in 2005, and was quickly established as one of the areas hottest young comics. His fresh perspective and unique relatability soon made this former high school teacher a fan favourite and led to a string of finalist positions in a host of contests and festivals all over the world including NBC’s ‘Stand Up for Diversity’, Boston Comedy Festival, Montreux Comedy Festival, Johannesburg International Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Turku Comedy Festival, and the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Orlando currently tours across the country performing at clubs, colleges and festivals at home and overseas. In 2016, Orlando made his late night TV debut on the Conan show on TBS. And since then he's appeared on television shows like "Comedy Up Late" in Australia, B.E.T.'s "50 Central", Laff Mobb's Laff Track on Tru TV and TBN's Mike Huckabee show. His DryBar comedy special “Glorified Baby Sitter” has over 2.5 Million views on YouTube and 5.5 Million views on Facebook.Orlando has just released his self-produced special “Live From South High” on YouTube. In this special, Orlando returns to the high school where he both attended and taught. We talked about the special and how he got discovered by Conan O’Brien’s talent coordinator.Orlando’s special can be watched here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVeZoINegmgGet on Orlando’s mailing list here:https://youtu.be/aVeZoINegmgIf you want to earn some great money from your podcast, check out the Spreaker Prime program:https://spreaker-referral-program.pxf.io/c/3301935/1025485/13345If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walter Gottlieb spent much of his life as a non-fiction media producer, writer, & director for channels like CBS, HGTV, The Learning Channel, & PBS. He won many awards including an Emmy for his work. He decided later in life to pursue stand-up comedy and has been producing his own shows in the Washington DC & Baltimore areas. We had a great talk about starting stand-up later in life and what it takes to make a successful show happen in places where you wouldn’t expect to see comedy.You can find Walter here:https://twitter.com/walterjgottliebhttps://www.instagram.com/walterjgottliebIf you want to earn some great money from your podcast, check out the Spreaker Prime program:https://spreaker-referral-program.pxf.io/c/3301935/1025485/13345If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Murrell is the lead and founding pastor of South Bend Vineyard Church in South Bend, Indiana. Ever since David can remember, his calling was to plant a church. After three years on staff at a local Vineyard Church, David knew it was time to break into new territory and plant on the other side of town. David is the father of two and husband to his beautiful wife, Kim.David started performing at open mics to help become a better pastor. The comedy bug bit him and now he is working hard to become the best comedian he can be.You can follow David here:https://instagram.com/davidbmurrell?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of America knows Andy Huggins from his standout appearance on America’s Got Talent in 2018. We all gasped a little when Howie Mandell recognized him from their days starting out together at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. All of Houston comedy looked on as one of their own took center stage on one of the nation’s largest talent competitions.What most people don’t realize about Andy is just how married he is to stand up comedy. He’s the elder statesman of the Houston scene. At 72 years old, he is at a different mic or show 3-5 nights a week. His legal pad never leaves his side. He talks theory with new comedians and old. I’ve personally never seen someone embody an art like Andy does stand up.Which is what makes the non-existence of an Andy Huggins comedy special so tragic and in such desperate need of repair.You can donate to Andy’s Kickstarter here:https://www.thebtbpc.com/andyIf you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Batch started Demented Peach Productions in Southwest Michigan to fill a void for venues, folks who want to see live comedy, and comedians who deserve to be paid for their time & talent. Jon has put together a business plan and a team who can fill your venue, give you great comedy entertainment, and pay their comedians more than drink tickets.Jon and I talked bout his start in comedy and how he turned Demented Peach Productions into a successful business modelYou can find Demented Peach Productions here:https://www.dementedpeach.com/Socials:https://www.facebook.com/dementedpeachhttps://www.instagram.com/dementedpeachcomedyFor tickets:https://www.dementedpeach.com/ticketsFor comics:[email protected] or dementedpeach.com/for-comicsFor venues:[email protected] or [email protected] you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally from Syracuse, NY Steven Rogers is a New York City based comedian who has been making others laugh for most of his life. Steven made his national TV debut in 2019 on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and has been featured in multiple comedy festivals such as Lucy Fest and the Rogue Island Comedy Festival. He also has a popular anxiety themed podcast with fellow comedian Andrew Schiavone called, “Panic Attacking.” Steven's comedic ability has established him as a feature act in comedy clubs and also a regular opener for Brian Regan in theaters across the country. His clever rapid fire material full of observations about his life and the world around him has entertained audiences from coast to coast!Preorder Steven’s new album “Before He Was Super” here:https://music.apple.com/album/id/1614508274?fbclid=IwAR0Gn0v-i-A25Jhd0y4HhyN1pBZyVHxzHm8aY5wu96L0OXNYIU4_MvMZ3bEYou can find Steven here:http://www.stevenrogerscomedy.com/If you want to earn some great money from your podcast, check out the Spreaker Prime program:https://spreaker-referral-program.pxf.io/c/3301935/1025485/13345If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barry Katz is an Emmy and Grammy nominated TV-film-record producer, talent manager, and podcast host.Katz is universally known for representing iconic artists like Louie Anderson, Ken Jeong, Andy Dick, Hasan Minhaj, and Mike Epps, giving the first quality stage time in New York City and Boston to future stars like Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Sarah Silverman, Anthony Clark, Dave Attell, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, Timothy Olyphant, Denis Leary, and the late Patrice O’Neal, as well as helping launch the careers of some of the most extraordinary comedy artists in the business—including Dave Chappelle, Nick Swardson, Louie CK, Felipe Esparza, Bill Burr, Frank Caliendo, Marc Maron, Whitney Cummings, Bill Bellamy, Judah Friedlander, Wanda Sykes, Bert Kreischer, Jeff Dye, Jim Gaffigan, Dane Cook, Steve Byrne, Jeffrey Ross, Neil Brennan, and former and present SNL stars Darrell Hammond, Jay Mohr, Melissa Villasenor, Jim Breuer, and Tracy Morgan.Throughout his career, Katz has sold 39 out of 40 stand-up comedy specials he produced and has brokered an unprecedented 100 TV development deals, created 3 television shows, and executive produced over 50 different specials, documentaries, reality shows, and scripted series including the YouTube TV produced Telethon for America (with Natalie Portman, Orlando Bloom, Jennifer Lawrence, Pete Davidson, Alicia Keys, Charlize Theron, Ray Romano, Chelsea Handler, and Jane Fonda), NBC’s Whitney, Netflix’s The Road Trick, FOX’s Action, HBO’s Tourgasm, Showtime’s Jay Mohr: Happy. And A Lot, History Channel’s Houdini: Unlocking the Mystery, TBS’s Frank TV, Comedy Central’s Whitney Cummings: Money Shot, CBS’ Welcome to New York (Letterman’s first produced sitcom), HBO’s Heidi Fleiss: The Would-be Madam of Crystal, the syndicated Bellamy/Tim Meadows/Jon Lovitz/Vivica Fox sitcom Mr. Box Office, and 7 seasons of the Emmy-nominated NBC series Last Comic Standing.Katz started his involvement in the film business when he helped Chappelle and Neal Brennan (who eventually went on to create Chappelle’s Show) sell the cult classic Half Baked to Universal Studios and went on to produce several films after that, including Employee of the Month (starring Jessica Simpson and Cook), Good Luck Chuck (starring Jessica Alba), My Best Friend’s Girl (starring Kate Hudson and Alec Baldwin), I Killed JFK (about the only living person in history to admit to killing Kennedy), and Misery Loves Comedy (starring Tom Hanks, Amy Schumer, Judd Apatow, and Larry David).Katz was the first manager to work with a comedy artist to use social media to accelerate their career, with Dane Cook. At the height of his popularity, he was able to press a button on his computer and sell out 2 shows in one night at Boston Garden and 2 shows in one night at Madison Square Garden for a total of 75,000 tickets sold in less than a week—which had never been done before. In the recording world, he has produced Grammy nominated, multiple gold, platinum, and double platinum albums, while becoming the only manager/producer to debut a comedy album in Billboard’s top 5 national charts–twice.In other facets of the business, Katz was one of the driving forces and co-founders of Comedy Dynamics, which has become one of the largest independent comedy production and distribution companies in the world. Additionally, he was involved in the original sale of the Emmy-nominated Comedy Central Roasts to the network, which has become one of the longest running, most profitable, annual specials franchises in the history of TV.You can find Barry here:https://www.barrykatz.com/Check out Barry’s Blueprint For Success program here:https://www.patreon.com/barrykatzIf you want to earn some great money from your podcast, check out the Spreaker Prime program:https://spreaker-referral-program.pxf.io/c/3301935/1025485/13345If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barry Katz is an Emmy and Grammy nominated TV-film-record producer, talent manager, and podcast host.Katz is universally known for representing iconic artists like Louie Anderson, Ken Jeong, Andy Dick, Hasan Minhaj, and Mike Epps, giving the first quality stage time in New York City and Boston to future stars like Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Sarah Silverman, Anthony Clark, Dave Attell, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, Timothy Olyphant, Denis Leary, and the late Patrice O’Neal, as well as helping launch the careers of some of the most extraordinary comedy artists in the business—including Dave Chappelle, Nick Swardson, Louie CK, Felipe Esparza, Bill Burr, Frank Caliendo, Marc Maron, Whitney Cummings, Bill Bellamy, Judah Friedlander, Wanda Sykes, Bert Kreischer, Jeff Dye, Jim Gaffigan, Dane Cook, Steve Byrne, Jeffrey Ross, Neil Brennan, and former and present SNL stars Darrell Hammond, Jay Mohr, Melissa Villasenor, Jim Breuer, and Tracy Morgan.Throughout his career, Katz has sold 39 out of 40 stand-up comedy specials he produced and has brokered an unprecedented 100 TV development deals, created 3 television shows, and executive produced over 50 different specials, documentaries, reality shows, and scripted series including the YouTube TV produced Telethon for America (with Natalie Portman, Orlando Bloom, Jennifer Lawrence, Pete Davidson, Alicia Keys, Charlize Theron, Ray Romano, Chelsea Handler, and Jane Fonda), NBC’s Whitney, Netflix’s The Road Trick, FOX’s Action, HBO’s Tourgasm, Showtime’s Jay Mohr: Happy. And A Lot, History Channel’s Houdini: Unlocking the Mystery, TBS’s Frank TV, Comedy Central’s Whitney Cummings: Money Shot, CBS’ Welcome to New York (Letterman’s first produced sitcom), HBO’s Heidi Fleiss: The Would-be Madam of Crystal, the syndicated Bellamy/Tim Meadows/Jon Lovitz/Vivica Fox sitcom Mr. Box Office, and 7 seasons of the Emmy-nominated NBC series Last Comic Standing.Katz started his involvement in the film business when he helped Chappelle and Neal Brennan (who eventually went on to create Chappelle’s Show) sell the cult classic Half Baked to Universal Studios and went on to produce several films after that, including Employee of the Month (starring Jessica Simpson and Cook), Good Luck Chuck (starring Jessica Alba), My Best Friend’s Girl (starring Kate Hudson and Alec Baldwin), I Killed JFK (about the only living person in history to admit to killing Kennedy), and Misery Loves Comedy (starring Tom Hanks, Amy Schumer, Judd Apatow, and Larry David).Katz was the first manager to work with a comedy artist to use social media to accelerate their career, with Dane Cook. At the height of his popularity, he was able to press a button on his computer and sell out 2 shows in one night at Boston Garden and 2 shows in one night at Madison Square Garden for a total of 75,000 tickets sold in less than a week—which had never been done before. In the recording world, he has produced Grammy nominated, multiple gold, platinum, and double platinum albums, while becoming the only manager/producer to debut a comedy album in Billboard’s top 5 national charts–twice.In other facets of the business, Katz was one of the driving forces and co-founders of Comedy Dynamics, which has become one of the largest independent comedy production and distribution companies in the world. Additionally, he was involved in the original sale of the Emmy-nominated Comedy Central Roasts to the network, which has become one of the longest running, most profitable, annual specials franchises in the history of TV.You can find Barry here:https://www.barrykatz.com/Check out Barry’s Blueprint For Success program here:https://www.patreon.com/barrykatzIf you want to earn some great money from your podcast, check out the Spreaker Prime program:https://spreaker-referral-program.pxf.io/c/3301935/1025485/13345If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damon Sumner has been bringing laughter to people’s lives even before he held a mic on a stage. He has continued to hone his craft and every time he touches the stage, he delivers hilarious stories about his upbringing, and witty, high-energy observations of everyday life. Since starting standup in Atlanta, Damon has shared the stage with numerous headliners, like Iliza, Brent Morin, Todd Glass, Sarah Tiana, George Wallace, and so many more. He can be seen on The Weather Channel’s “Weather Gone Viral”, EPIX’s “Unprotected Sets, and heard on Sirius XM. He co-hosts the hilarious podcast, “Forth and Ten”, created the YouTube Channel “BETTER DAD” and runs shows all-around the ATL. In 2012, Damon toured China for a year and was a part of the team that opened the first full-time mainland comedy club in China, Kungfu Comedy Club. Damon has also performed in illustrious comedy festivals around the U.S. including the Dallas Comedy Festival, Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival, Hell Yes Comedy Festival and was a semi-finalist for the American Black Film Festival's Comedy Wings Competition, sponsored by HBO. If you didn’t know, he’s about to become your new, favorite comic.You can find Damon here:https://www.damonsumner.com/Get Damon’s album “I Know Who I Am” here:https://orcd.co/iknowwhoiamIf you want to earn some great money from your podcast, check out the Spreaker Prime program:https://spreaker-referral-program.pxf.io/c/3301935/1025485/13345If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie Hannigan is a stand up comic, actor and bad bitch (she tried to be rude once but she got nervous). Featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central, Just For Laughs New Faces, Travel Channel, and MTV, Katie performs nightly in NYC at New York Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, Westside Comedy Club, and Caroline's.Katie wrote Death Hacks with Augenblick Studios, Miss Information (digital content for the History Channel) and recently Moments in Time, a web series featured in the Yes And Laughter Lab. Katie hosts the popular podcast Lady Journey with comedian, Sarah Tollemache.Check out Katie’s website here:https://www.katiehannigan.comKatie has a great podcast with cohost Sarah Tollemache called Lady Journey. Check it out here:https://ladyjourney.org/Preorder Katie’s album “Feeling of Emptiness” here:https://music.apple.com/us/album/feeling-of-emptiness/1608390516If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navy Vet and Single Parent Dean Jernigan brings the high energy heat with his keen sense of humor and contagious smile. After several years on the radio, Dean started doing comedy in 2018 swiftly rising to the top of Michiana’s comedy scene. He quickly left his mark sharing his unique view on single parenting and dating today. He made his regional debut as a semi finalist in the 2019 World series of Comedy. Dean has been seen doing spots all over the midwest including Wiley's Comedy Joint, The Comedy Attic, Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis, Chicago's Comedy Bar and Flappers in LA. He also appeared in the Waukegan Comedy Jam, and the South Bend Fringe Festival, and the 2021 Burbank Comedy Festival. 2021 started hot, with the release of Light Me at Five a comedy podcast. Dean’s radio show has moved to Pod. You can catch Dean Featuring across the Midwest bringing the laughs to you.Check out Dean’s website here:https://deanjernigancomedy.com/I got to catch up with Dan Bublitz Jr and we talked about the crowdfunding of his upcoming album, “Strangers In My Basement”. Head to the link below to support Dan’s album and get some cool stuff!:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dbublitzcomedy/strangers-in-my-basementIf you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Gaza is a funny, sick and often twisted individual. His act is a mixture of hilarious true stories and things we can only hope aren't true. Nick makes fun of everyone: the audience, himself, and anyone who gets in his sights. His comedy knows no limits, so be warned! But if you are the kind of person who laughs at things you know you shouldn't, then Nick's comedy show is something you must see.If Nick looks familiar to you it may be because you may have seen him in one of his numerous television appearences, including The Drew Carey Show, Malcolm in the Middle, Becker, Comedy Central and more...Nick has not only entertained here in America but he has performed all over the world including England, Ireland, Germany and for our troops in Afghanistan. If you want to laugh hard then come on out for one of the funniest comedy shows around!I also caught up with Dobie Maxwell who has started a podcast with Sami Parker called Just My Type that is all about diabetes. Dobie & Sami represent type-1 and type-2 diabetes and they talk about all the facets of diabetes including diet, medicine, & misconceptions. Check out Just My Type on all the apps and at the link below.Check out Nick’s website here:https://www.nickygaza.com/I mentioned Just My Type Podcast which is cohosted by former guest, Dobie Maxwell. You can check it out here:https://justmytypepodcast.com/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Hooper is a stand-up comedian, actor and professional roaster. He delights crowds by blending dark humor with silly positivity. His joke writing is clever and fearless. Onstage he bursts with energy. Alex shines just like his sparkly wardrobe. He’s headlined clubs all over the world. And whether it’s an audience of 11 or 11,000, Alex leaves comedy goers begging for more.Alex is best known as the America’s Got Talent comedian who infamously roasted the judging panel. He’s the only contestant to ever get a “yes” from Simon Cowell and a “no” from the rest of the judges. His AGT performance has over 50 million total online views.As part of his never ending quest to spread love and joy, Alex releases a weekly podcast — Achilles’ Heel. This podcast pushes guests outside of their comfort zone. Alex tackles tough topics like social anxiety and sex addiction with humor and grace.In 2018 Alex released his debut comedy album Hugs. Drugs. Pugs. It hit #1 on Amazon and #3 on iTunes Best Selling Comedy Records.To say Alex is a serious pug lover is an understatement. For 2018 he created The Pug Yoga Calendar to raise funds for pug rescue: Pug Nation of LA. Ellen Degeneres spotlighted the sold-out 2018 Pug Yoga Calendar on The Ellen Show.Funny Or Die named him one of the 15 Funniest Comics to Follow.Pre-order “Calm Down, Peasants” here:https://bstlnk.to/peasantsCheck out Alex’s website here:https://www.hoopercomedy.com/I mentioned Just My Type Podcast which is cohosted by former guest, Dobie Maxwell. You can check it out here:https://justmytypepodcast.com/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On July 30, 2021, I hosted a special live event with Tom Dreesen to help promote his book “Still Standing: My Journey from Streets and Saloons to the Stage, and Sinatra”. We had some of Tom’s friends from his many years of performing and a Q&A for a couple fans at the end of the show. There is some great insight to Tom’s fantastic career in comedy here and for that reason, I thought I’d make the uncut audio available to you.You can get Tom’s book here (I recommend it highly):https://www.amazon.com/Still-Standing-Journey-Streets-Saloons-ebook/dp/B0875RJ831/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2W4GH0CRCEBUK&keywords=still+standing+tom+dreesen&qid=1644869712&sprefix=still+standing%2Caps%2C239&sr=8-1I mentioned Just My Type Podcast which is cohosted by former guest, Dobie Maxwell. You can check it out here:https://justmytypepodcast.com/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.