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Comedy Think Tanked Podcast

by Leonard Kimble and Nick Gordon

State of Maine comedians Leonard Kimble and Nick Gordon talk comedy and life, amateur-style, with comics from near and far.

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Episodes

  1. S03 Episode 01 - Sam Miller

    Leonard and Nick are BACK with the Comedy Think Tanked Podcast, bringing you our 2023 interview with Sam Miller! Sam Miller performed for us in a run of shows in the fall of 2023. He now returns to Maine next week for three shows! We’re overjoyed to have him back July 11 through July 13! He’ll be...

  2. S02 Episode 06 - Zach Valencia

    Leonard and Nick talk acronyms, narrowly avoid the disaster of going into a Beavis and Butt-Head bit, and talk about how entering comedy later in their adulthood has affected their comedy careers. Young Boston-area comedian Zach Valencia loses his watch but eventually shows up for a great…

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  3. S02 Episode 05 - Lloyd Legacy Sharp

    Nick and Leonard talk about efforts to build their business and their stage versus real-life personas. Lloyd Legacy Sharp joins us to talk about his start in entertainment, from Michael Jackson impersonation to standup comedy. We go into his comedic influences that include Pryor, Murphy, and Dane...

  4. S02 Episode 04 - Texas School Shooting

    Nick and Leonard take a break from the laughs to get through a difficult discussion about the latest school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

  5. S02 Episode 03 - Peter Liu and David McLaughlin

    In this additional episode from the CTTP archives, we interview Boston comedians Peter Liu and David McLaughlin. First, Nick and Leonard demonstrate why they need a production assistant to keep them on task during their recordings. Then from the archive, Peter and David join us and discuss…

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  6. S02 Episode 02 - Leonard Kimble

    Deep from the CTTP archives, we are releasing the conversation that Nick and Leonard had about Leonard’s trip home late last year for his high school reunion. Despite being from Chicago, this was Leonard’s first chance to experience and perform comedy in his hometown. Leonard bounced around to a...

  7. S02 Episode 01 - Ian MacDonald

    Nick and Leonard interview the latest addition to the River Comics, Ian MacDonald from Brunswick, ME. Because not enough people have talked about it, we discuss the infamous Will Smith slap of Chris Rock. Then (without further ado) Ian joins us to discuss his starts in comedy and music. We chat...

  8. Episode 24 - Sara Poulin

    Nick and Leonard interview the lovely singer, actress, and new comedian, Sara Poulin from Auburn, ME. We discuss our awe of people with multiple talents for entertainment. Then Sara joins us to discuss her start in entertainment, singing as a four-year-old. Sara competed as a singer in her youth,...

  9. Episode 23 - Keith Hebert

    Leonard and Nick interview the multitalented comedian, Keith Hebert. We discuss Leonard’s upcoming trip home to Chicago for his high school reunion, and we realize that we should not talk over our own podcast. Then Keith Hebert joins us to talk about his start in comedy and becoming the newest...

  10. Episode 22 - Billy Jack Goodwin

    Leonard and Nick interview the unparalleled personality Billy Jack Goodwin. We discuss the recent tragic death of comedy legend Norm Macdonald. Then the extraordinary, joyous comic originally from Lewiston, ME, Billy Jack Goodwin joins us. Now retired from comedy after an incredible six-year…

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  11. Episode 21 - Jay Hunter (Part 2)

    Nick and Leonard talk about nicknames and then jump back into Part 2 of our interview with Jay Hunter. Jay recounts his time in the military and his time being in awe of seasoned veteran comics. The voices of Muhammed Ali, Shaq, Charles Barkley, and Jerry Seinfeld make appearances. Thankfully…

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  12. Episode 20 - Jay Hunter (Part 1)

    Leonard and Nick interview the hilarious and dapper comedian from Detroit, Michigan, Jay Hunter. Appropriately enamored by Jay's stage apparel, we first give our opinion on what comics should wear on stage. We immediately jump into ghost riffing. (Google it.) We spoil the movie "A Quiet Place."...

  13. Episode 19 - Tim Sample

    Nick and Leonard interview Tim Sample, Maine’s Humorist Laureate, said to be the man “who wrote the book on Maine humor.” First, Leonard and Nick question their life-choices and contemplate quitting comedy. Then Tim Sample joins us to talk about his start in humor as a seven-year-old, performing...

  14. Episode 18 - Hanji and Atom O'Chang of O'Chang Comics

    Leonard and Nick interview Atom and Hanji O’Chang, the brilliant cartoonists of O’Chang Comics. We talk about cartoons and toys from our youth and discuss the Maine accent. Hanji and Atom O’Chang sat down with us to discuss how they met, punk rock, and the origins of O’Chang Comics. Atom tells us...

  15. Episode 17 - Connor McGrath

    Nick and Leonard interview comedian Connor McGrath from Biddeford, ME. We chat about mic technique and a comedy contest Nick is in. Connor joins us to discuss the origins of the Laugh Shack a weekly comedy show produced by the Portland Comedy Co-Op, his start in comedy, and WrestleMania 5. Connor...

  16. Episode 16 - Casey Crawford

    Nick and Leonard interview the great Boston comedian Casey Crawford. We first have a nice chat about how nice it is to be nice. Then Casey joins us to tell us how he started comedy working with friends to build his first five minutes of stage time, and then bounced around doing comedy open mics.…

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  17. Episode 15 - Tim Ferrell

    Nick and Leonard interview the wonderful wizard of comedy Tim Ferrell on today's episode. We first chat about the value of comedy workshops. Then Tim joins us to tell stories about his start in comedy as part of the New York comedy scene, from his first time seeing Gilbert Gottfried perform, to...

  18. Episode 14 - Joel Klein

    Nick and Leonard interview Joel Klein, standup comedian from Vermont, who just so happens to have a 30-year career in television and film entertainment. He has been executive producer, producer, director, and writer on many shows like Fear Factor, Family Feud, and most importantly (to some)…

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  19. Episode 13 - Karen Morgan

    Nick and Leonard interview Karen Morgan, incredible comedian originally from Athens, GA, now living in the great state of Maine. Leonard and Nick talk about the ups and downs of comedy contests. Afterwards, Karen, known as “Maine’s Funniest Mom”, tells us how she started in comedy like many…

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  20. Episode 12 - Julie Poulin

    Leonard and Nick interview Julie Poulin, actress and comedian from Monmouth, ME. Julie shares stories about putting on shows in her backyard as a kid, then goes on to discuss her learning improv and stand-up comedy and how she tries to not use naughty words on stage. Follow Julie at:...

  21. Episode 11 - Ann-Marie Keene

    Leonard and Nick interview Ann-Marie Keene, pharmacy technician turned comedian (and the CTTP voice-over lady) from Portland, ME. Nick and Leonard talk about famous people they have met, then sit down with the lovely Ann-Marie to discuss starting a comedy career, stage anxiety, interesting jobs,...

  22. Episode 10 - Dennis Fogg

    Leonard and Nick interview Dennis Fogg, veteran comedian from Portland, ME. Nick and Leonard discuss working things out on stage in lieu of therapy, Christopher Titus ruining Nick’s new joke, and Leonard’s lame dream superpower. Then Dennis joins us to talk about his successes over a nearly…

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  23. Episode 9 - Brian Plumb

    Leonard and Nick interview Brian Plumb, comedian from western Massachusetts. On this week's episode we discuss hecklers and the heckles they heckle, then interview Brian Plumb. Brian continues our talk about hecklers, tells tales out of school, and recounts his days in the corporate world. Follow...

  24. Episode 8 - Johnny Ater and Tuck Tucker

    Leonard and Nick interview Johnny Friggin’ Ater and Tuck Tucker, two Maine comedians, who regale us with stories and lessons learned from the many shows they’ve done together over near 20 years of comedy. We discuss their performing with Maine comedy legend George Hamm, performing at the Maine...

  25. Episode 7 - Nic Dufault

    Leonard and Nick interview Nic Dufault, comedian and fellow River Comic from Lewiston, ME. Nic discusses the origins of The River Comics and shares stories about opening for Christine Hurley and Gilbert Gottfried. Bud Light and Subway are not official sponsors of this episode. Follow Nic at:...

  26. Episode 6 - Dennis Price

    Leonard and Nick interview Dennis Price, actor and improviser from Readfield, ME. Dennis takes us on a journey of stories including studying at Second City in Chicago and traveling to Maine for an internship at The Theater at Monmouth at the beautiful Cumston Hall, where he met his lovely wife....

  27. Episode 5 - Mike Gray

    Leonard and Nick interview Mike Gray, comedian from Biddeford, ME. Mike Gray joins us to talk about comedy, mental health, and how shitty this apocalypse has been. Follow Mike at: https://www.facebook.com/mikegraycomedian Follow Comedy Think Tanked Podcast at:...

  28. Episode 4 - Doug Birgfeld

    Leonard and Nick interview Doug Birgfeld, light entertainer from Gardiner, ME. Follow Doug and his podcast Ultra Quiz Plus at: http://ultraquizplus.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dbirgfeld/ https://twitter.com/UltraQuizPlus Follow Comedy Think Tanked Podcast at:...

  29. Episode 3 - Mark Turcotte

    Leonard and Nick interview Mark Turcotte, comedian from Lewiston, ME. Follow Mark at: https://MarkTurcotte.com https://maineeventcomedy.com Follow Comedy Think Tanked Podcast at: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyThinkTanked https://twitter.com/ComedyTanked…

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  30. Episode 2 - Adam Hatch

    Leonard and Nick interview Adam Hatch, comedian from Bangor, ME. Follow Adam at: https://www.facebook.com/adam.hatch.106/ Follow Comedy Think Tanked Podcast at: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyThinkTanked https://twitter.com/ComedyTanked https://www.instagram.com/comedythinktanked/ Email us at:...

  31. Comedy Think Tanked Podcast Trailer

    Quick announcement for the Comedy Think Tanked Podcast with Leonard Kimble and Nick Gordon. We talk to comedians so you don't have to! Follow Comedy Think Tanked Podcast at: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyThinkTanked https://twitter.com/ComedyTanked https://www.instagram.com/comedythinktanked/...

  32. Episode 1 - Dawn Hartill

    Leonard and Nick interview Lewiston, ME, comedian Dawn Hartill. Follow Dawn at: https://twitter.com/dawnhartill https://www.facebook.com/dawncoub72 Follow Comedy Think Tanked Podcast at: https://twitter.com/ComedyTanked https://www.instagram.com/comedythinktanked/ Theme music written and composed...

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State of Maine comedians Leonard Kimble and Nick Gordon talk comedy and life, amateur-style, with comics from near and far.

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