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Funny, Cuz It's True
by Comedy Podcast Network
Stories. Everybody’s got them. Funny, Cuz It’s True hosted by writer/comedian Kevin McGeehan is a bi-monthly storytelling show recorded LIVE at The Second City Hollywood in Los Angeles. People sign up on the night of the show and are randomly selected to come up on stage and tell a five-minute, TRUE story based on the theme of the night. This podcast is a mixed bag of some of the best ones.
Episodes
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Episode 39 - The Hard Way
There are two ways to find things out – the easy way, or, the focus of this episode, The Hard Way. Rafael Orduna learns that alcohol and allergies don’t mix, Lisa Curry discovers her front tooth missing, and Kevin McGeehan learns the mortifying cost of convincing his mother to purchase a...
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Episode 38 - Empowered
The theme of this episode is Empowered, three stories of people doing things they would never normally do. Danny Lobell fulfills a lifelong dream at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, Nicole Williams strikes while the iron-bodied Olympic swimmer is hot, and Kevin McGeehan experiences the short...
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Episode 37 - The Lengths We Go
The theme of this episode is The Lengths We Go…specifically to impress or woo the opposite sex. Danny Tuch ends up in the hospital after flirting goes horribly awry, Griffin Gundle makes a bold move that completely backfires, and Kevin McGeehan drives nine hours in an unsuccessful attempt to lose...
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Episode 36 - Embarrassment
The theme of this episode is Embarrassment, three stories of discomfort and chagrin. Laura Keller has her family history splashed across MSNBC; NASA scientist, Josh Willis fails to convince a roomful of people about the effects of Global Warming; and Kevin McGeehan looks like a big ol’ dummy in...
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Episode 35 - Surprise
The theme of this episode is Surprise, three stories of something unexpected. Kyle McGrath witnesses a man pop a misguided and expensive question, Sam Fierstein has his world turned upside down, and Kevin McGeehan tells the story of a guy he calls Boner Move.
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Episode 34 - On The Road
The theme of this episode is On the Road, two stories of people Kerouac-ing across the U.S. Amanda Egge takes a trip with Mr. Brownstone and Kevin McGeehan gives an impromptu musical performance in Portland, Oregon.
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Episode 33 - Advice
The theme of this episode is advice – that thing we love to give, but don’t always take. Jeff Perreca seeks counsel from his no-nonsense father, Alex Franklin gets post-breakup dating tips from a friend, and Kevin McGeehan rejects the guidance of a D-bag.
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Episode 32 - Drugs
The theme of this episode is drugs, stories of horse tranquilizers, potent edibles, and one-night stands. Jay Michel recounts the effects of Ketamine, Chelsea Spirito learns how much is too much, and Kevin McGeehan is the hapless victim of a street con.
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Episode 31 - Growing Up
The theme of this episode is Growing Up, featuring stories of white flight, lady skateboarders, and obtrusive man hugs. Josh Willis learns that Catholic guilt and illegal fireworks don’t mix; Diana Levy refuses to admit she broke her ankle, and Kevin McGeehan deals with a man crush that went just…
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Episode 30 - Four Aces
In observance of the one-year anniversary of the podcast, this episode features Kevin McGeehan’s one-man show FOUR ACES, told in its entirety. In October of 2009, U.S. Customs and Border Protection detained Kevin when a dog smelled an illegal substance on his body. He was taken to a back room and...
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Episode 29 - Crime
The theme of this episode is Crime, three stories of pederasty, robbery, and sororicide. Jessica Svendsgaard discovers startling evidence as to what she is capable of, Jaime Moyer finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time, and Kevin McGeehan gets a call from the police that makes him...
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Episode 28 – Fitting In
The theme of this episode is Fitting In, or more specifically, Not Fitting In. Josh Callahan gets insulted by a Tony Award winning actor, Carl Tart gets distracted by a majestic whale tale, and Kevin McGeehan gets inducted into the world of red-headed step-children.
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Episode 27 - Miscellaneous
The theme of this episode is Miscellaneous – three completely random and unrelated stories. Marcus Kowal discovers that Hell hath no fury like a drunk woman scorned, Seth Weitberg gets interviewed for Al Jazeera, and Kevin McGeehan comes very close to screwing up his mother's birthday.
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Episode 26 - Caught
The theme of this episode is Caught, three stories of dicey predicaments. Keith Reay gets caught in a closet, Jessica Lee Williamson gets caught in a lie, and Kevin McGeehan gets caught at a nude beach. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!
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Episode 25 - Failure
The theme of this episode is Failure, that annoying and necessary travel companion on the road to success. Laura McGhee tries to have a polite relationship with her stalker, John Banks learns to not get married after two months of knowing someone, and Kevin McGeehan confronts a heckler. Be sure…
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Episode 24 - Dignity
The theme of this episode is Dignity, three stories of self-respect flying right out the window. Josh Willis learns exactly how much his dignity costs, Jeff Perreca destroys all chances of being with the girl of his dreams, and Kevin McGeehan briefly lives out every waiter’s fantasy. Be sure to...
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Episode 23 - Tart
The theme of this episode is Tart, two stories by frequent contributor and friend of the show, Carl Tart. Carl first describes how he broke up with a girl he was never officially dating, and then he recounts a cross-country trip to an ill-fated family reunion. And later, Kevin McGeehan...
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Episode 22 - Unexpected
The theme of this episode is Unexpected, three stories of twists, turns, and a tawdry encounter. Lexi Notabartolo recounts how her car crash may very well have saved lives, Sam Fierstein talks about how his stalker ultimately got the last laugh, and Kevin McGeehan gets caught in a compromising...
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Episode 21 - Random
The theme of this episode is Random, three very different stories about NASA, bloody feet, and Wrangler Jeans. Pepper Berry saves Canada from nuclear disaster, Brandee Stilwell will stop at nothing for clean dishes, and Kevin McGeehan recounts his first (and only) fistfight. Be sure to subscribe…
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Episode 20 - Bad Boys
The theme of this episode is Bad Boys, stories of a randy rebel, atrocious athletes, and pesky police. Nick Aliberti tries to sneak into his girlfriend’s house, Carl Tart has the worst record in college basketball, and Kevin McGeehan gets cuffed and stuffed into the back of a police car. Be sure…
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Episode 19 - Uncomfortable Situations
The theme of this episode is Uncomfortable Situations, three stories of awkward social discomfort. Jessica Anne Svendsgaard gets caught in an outright lie, Kendall Burdett makes a grave faux pas in the worst place possible, and Kevin McGeehan discovers what it takes to get an “A” in Community...
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Episode 18 - Drastic Times
The theme of this episode is Drastic Times – three stories that ultimately call for drastic measures. Oscar Sagastume describes how, when faced with Fight or Flight, he chose a rarely utilized 3rd option. Jeff Perreca recounts how he was stuck in the middle of someone else’s drunken and...
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Episode 17 - Bad Decisions
The theme of this episode is Bad Decisions – those things we realize are bad, only after the fact. Craig Conant describes a felonious fireworks experience, Brandee Stillwell recounts how a great lust unexpectedly turned to grand larceny, and Kevin McGeehan looks like an idiot at a high school...
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Episode 16 – College
The theme of this episode is College – that magical and expensive place where anything can happen. Josh Willis finds the girl of his dreams, John Grady meets a prophetic magician, and Kevin McGeehan secretly dates one of his college professors. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on…
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Episode 15 – Moral Compass
The theme of this episode is Moral Compass, our ever-changing guide to what is right and what is wrong. Seth Weitberg makes a discovery that affects the lives of two people he’s never met, Dhruv Singh recounts how his college friend pulled off an elaborate and repellant con, and Kevin McGeehan...
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Episode 14 – Parental Guidance
The theme of this episode is Parental Guidance, two contrasting stories of advice from an influential progenitor (which is another word for parent that I stumbled across in a thesaurus). Craig Conant describes how he was on the wrong side of a cringe-inducing testicular accident, and Kevin…
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Episode 13 - Point of View
The theme of this episode is Point of View – two stories of personal perspective all wrapped up with retrospect. Marc Warzecha tells the story of his Chicago landlord’s mysterious and reclusive male companion, a man who turned out to have some dark secrets, and Kevin McGeehan describes his…
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Episode 12 – Backfire
The theme of this episode is Backfire, three stories of things not quite going according to plan. Josh Willis discusses how climate change played a direct role in messing up his Valentine’s Day, Kyle McGrath discovers how romantic scenes from Jerry McGuire don’t necessarily translate into real...
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Episode 11 - Unwanted Guests
The theme of this episode is Unwanted Guests, those things that, like fish, smell bad after three days. Ali Davis describes why she will never throw another holiday party after a hypnagogic hallucination puts a damper on the festivities, and Kevin McGeehan recounts how he recently forced a good...
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Episode 10 - Epiphany
The theme of this episode is Epiphany: stories of sudden and unexpected revelations. Kyle McGrath realizes that his mother had been purposely and blatantly been deceiving him for years, Carla Snowden discovers that you shouldn't hate the player, merely the game, and Kevin McGeehan follows the...
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Episode 9 - On Foreign Soil
The theme of this episode is On Foreign Soil: stories of being out of your element in a strange location. Ron Babcock finds himself locked out of an Indian hostel in the middle of the night, Aimee McKay ends up in a hospital and gets divine protection from the advances of a male nurse, and Kevin...
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Episode 8 - Teenagers
The theme of this episode is teenagers: stories of cruelty, acceptance, and dorkiness. Josh Callahan talks about how he was the butt of a joke, Josh Willis cops to the fact that a teenage boy that drives a pink Mary Kay car may not be the luckiest with girls, and Kevin McGeehan discusses what…
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Episode 7 – The Letter H
Stories of head wounds, hot dogs, and high-speed pursuits. Martin Garcia cracks his cranium and tries to keep it secret. Pepper Berry finds himself in a law abiding car chase. And I learn how the words “Call me a Hot Dog” can suck the air out of the room. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's...
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Episode 6 - Prom
Matt Braunger reflects on how he might have chosen the wrong date, Carl Tart cops to the fact that he might not have been the greatest date, and I learn that my date had a secret, and when I found out the answer, it explained every bit of her peculiar behavior. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz...
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Episode 5 - High Hopes
Marc Warzecha helplessly watches as Jimmy Buffet fans get blatantly bamboozled; Seth Weitberg meets his idol, Rahm Emanuel; Ruthie Holmes smuggles drugs in a way only a lady can; and Kevin McGeehan does somethin’ kinda sweet for his mama. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and...
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Episode 4 - First Time
Dave Ross experiences his first coital contact; Jaime Moyer has a life-changing car accident; and Kevin McGeehan meets his downstairs neighbor, a man who holds some hefty and dark secrets. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!
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Episode 3 - Diametrically Opposed
Pepper Berry gets under Neil Simon’s skin, Erik Pederson meets a sex slave at a family dinner, and Kevin McGeehan almost gets killed because of a botched crime.
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Episode 2 - Luck
Seth Weitberg inadvertently starts a bitter rivalry with Run DMC, Matthew Craig stumbles upon a dream job and a surprising Emmy Nomination, and Kevin McGeehan breaks up with a woman who had him under 24-hour surveillance.
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Episode 1 - Clash
This episode features two stories involving confrontations with strangers and the comedic consequences that ensued. Jameson Scala recounts how the well-intentioned act of defending a stranger in a grocery store blew up in his face and Kevin McGeehan tells the story of how a back alley mugging...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Stories. Everybody’s got them. Funny, Cuz It’s True hosted by writer/comedian Kevin McGeehan is a bi-monthly storytelling show recorded LIVE at The Second City Hollywood in Los Angeles. People sign up on the night of the show and are randomly selected to come up on stage and tell a five-minute, TRUE story based on the theme of the night. This podcast is a mixed bag of some of the best ones.
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Stories. Everybody’s got them. Funny, Cuz It’s True hosted by writer/comedian Kevin McGeehan is a bi-monthly storytelling show recorded LIVE at The Second City Hollywood in Los Angeles. People sign up on the night of the show and are randomly selected to come up on stage and tell a five-minute,...
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