Old Skool New Skool Comedy Podcast

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy Podcast", Christy gets to hang with her "New Skool" Comedy Store friend Kate Gaffney. Coming off her Sirius XM show "Service From Hell", Kate worked as a cocktail waitress at the World Famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles... (hmm.... sounds familiar LOL). It was there that she realized she belonged working onstage, not offstage serving drinks. From her 1st time ever doing an open mic to Joey "Uncle Joey" Diaz feeding her weed, even having established comedians asking her advice on jokes, Kate has had a blast kickstarting her career in this crazy industry we love so much....Tune in for all the fun behind the scenes stories they both share from The Comedy Store in Los Angeles.Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@thekategaffneyWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast: youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy Podcast," Christy is joined in the studio by "Old Skool" comic/actress/director Rhonda Hansome. We talk about getting her start in comedy while on vacation in Canada to opening for such legends as Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross, to her weekly segment on John Fugulsang's "Tell Me Everything" on channel 127 on Sirius XM to directing the powerful "BlackBird Trilogy" by Lindsey Wilson for the "International Human Rights Art Festival" we cover it all! Tune in to hear this classic comic's journey in this ever changing industry!Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@rhondafullWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast: youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy Podcast," cohost of the "Alien Murder Sex Podcast", comedian Lauryn Petrie, stops by the studio to talk shop with Christy. We talk about her time working in the morgue during the pandemic, being homeless and living under a bridge, drug abuse, getting fired from a strip club for being too fat and how she got into stand up. This was such a crazy fun episode.... TUNE IN!!Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@thelaurynpetrieWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast: youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy Podcast", stand up comedian/actor and co-owner of The Laughing Stock Comedy Club in Granville, PA. Jeffrey Paul, stops by the studio for a hang with Christy. We talk about our old days doing late nights at Broadway Comedy Club in NYC, how he got a part in Martin Scorcese's "The Irishman" and when Christy headlined his comedy club in PA for Valentine's Day weekend....old times, trash talking our comic friends, and so much more... TUNE IN!!!!!!Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@jeffreypaulcomicWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast: youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy Podcast", Buffalo's own Brandon Trusso stops by the studio to hang with Christy. They talk about the Buffalo comedy scene, how he built his big social media following, barking for a NYC comedy club, to producing his own comedy special and some crazy road stories.... He's a super funny, down to earth dude that is always a great hang. I love this guy,,, you will, too.... TUNE IN!Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@brandontrussoWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast: youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy Podcast", Christy gets to hang with fellow Comedy Store alumni, Doc Willis. From being the voice of "Samuel DeSean Tito Randy Michael Jermaine Randy Jackson" from The Jellies (yep, that's his character's whole name), to Katt Williams giving him sage advice in the Comedy Store parking lot, to a stint on Bobby Lee's "Bad Friends" podcast, Doc has pretty much done it all... Kick back, relax and enjoy this episode.... TUNE IN! Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@docwilliscomedyWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast: youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy Podcast", Christy sits down with the most hated (misunderstood) comedian in NYC and host of the "Wife's a Bitch" podcast, Victoria Arnstein. We talk about her crazy struggle in the NYC comedy scene, her husband going to jail and the "bringer show" controversy... All this and more..... TUNE IN!!!!Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@victoriamakesyoulaugh@wifesabitchWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast: youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy Podcast", Christy sits down with Haitian born comedian Fenelon Guillaume. With his stage moniker of "Fun Size Fen", they discuss why he should no longer use that name anymore and that he is hiding behind it. As the creator of "Spin The Block" Comedy Show, he has quickly risen up in the comedy ranks as a power player. "Spin The Block" currently runs at City Winery in NYC and has been featured in the NY Comedy Festival where it got a lot of heat around it. He is a great man and a great comic so tune in and listen to his amazing energy and style.Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@funsizefen@spintheblockcomedyWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast: youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy Podcast," Christy returns from a few week hiatus to ring in the new season with the return appearance of her comedy "Hersband" (see Ep 6: "I'm Dead") the extremely funny and talented Janice Messitte. After ruling the NYC comedy scene for 30 years, she is funier and crazier than ever. From opening for the Roastmaster himself, Jeff Ross, to her long running weekly Wednesday night show at Broadway Comedy Club in Midtown Manhattan, Janice is a powerhouse in the NYC comedy scene. With her new movie "Coney Island Cousins" getting rave reviews in all the film festivals, she proves that its not how long you're in the game, its how funny you are in the game. I love this Bish with all my heart....and you will, too!Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@janicemessitteWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast: youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy Podcast", Christy gets to hang with her dear friend, "New Skool" comedian Laura Patton. Living in Long Island, NY with her husband and 2 grown kids, Laura got the comedy bug through her friend who had asked her if she would go take a comedy class with her son, that she would pay for it. The rest is history. In just 4 short years, this Long Island Italian Mom has been making a name throughout the Long Island comedy scene at the biggest comedy club out there, Governor's Comedy Club. Since then, she has opened for such legends as Dave Attell and Adam Ferrara. Look out, Roseanne!! Laura is hilarious!! And, she proves you're never too old to follow your dream....Tune In!!!Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@laurapattoncomedyWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast: youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy Podcast", Christy talks shop with "New Skool" comic Christopher Reiter. After only 6 years in the comedy game, Chris has made a name for himself in the local NYC comedy scene. We talk "Hosts" vs "Hostliners", celebrities, failures, Mitzi Shore and "The Dozens." I see big things for this guy (and I'm not talking about his size 🥁💀)... Tune In!!Listen, Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@christopherthecomicWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast: youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy Podcast", Christy gets to kiki with her dear friend, writer/producer of the hit cabaret show "50 Shades of Gay", comedian Ike Avelli. Starting stand up back in 2009 at age 43, which he considers "late in life" (in gay years its true though 😂💀), he has become a beloved force in the LGBTQ community. With his hit cabaret show "50 Shades of Gay", Ike has been able to tour the country selling out theaters everywhere. A 2 time "Get Out Award" winner for Best LGBTQ Comedian and a Top 20 Best Selling Author on Amazon for his book "A Year in the Life of Ike Avelli...And It Ain't Pretty", Ike and Christy and spill the tea on everything from old Hollywood movies to closeted comedians and actors. We trashed talked and laughed our 🍑🍑s off the whole episode... TUNE IN!Listen, Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@ikeavelliGo to his website: ikeavelli.netWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast: youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy Podcast ", Christy is joined virtually in the studio from Los Angeles with the "Serial Killer of Comedy" himself, Mike Muratore. If you want crazy road stories, Mike's got 'em. From banging Chucklef*ckers to "Roadhouse" style bar fights, he's done it all! After 30 years in comedy (minus 10 years of a sh!tty marriage and a minor stint in jail), he's still crushing the stages going against the grain as a national headliner. He earned the moniker "Serial Killer of Comedy" for a reason. He's truly one of a kind... Tune in!Listen, Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@serialkillerofcomedyGo to his website: mikemuratore.comWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast: youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy Podcast", Christy gets to hang with one of her very first friends when she moved to NYC in '05, LGBTQIA stand up comedian Adam Sank. We reminise about the old days when we first met and I headlined his comedy shows at a gay bar called "Therapy" in Hell's Kitchen. We talk about how we would handle fame, our dueling Barbra Streisand and Cher impressions (our failed attempts at a Liza Minelli impression 😂💀), comics we absolutely love, performing naked, his hit Off Broadway show "Bad Dates" and so much more!... Love love love Adam Sank!! Tune in!!Listen, Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@adamsankGo to Adam's website: www.adamsank.comWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast:youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy's long time friend (almost 20 years now), World Renowned Relationship Expert, Susan Winter joins Christy in the studio to talk about the aspect of dating a comedian. We talk about human behavior of comics onstage versus off stage, how dating today is way crazier than it was when we were growing up, why comics are hard to date and applying comedic skills to dating life... this episode was so much fun to do! Tune in!!!Listen, Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@susanewinterGo to Susan's website: www.susanwinter.netWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast:youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy broadcasts this week from an "undisclosed location" (ok, she is recording in her apartment 😂) with "New Skool" and new to America/South Korean comedian Minji. We talk about her not ever seeing or hearing comedy growing up in Busan, South Korea (which is a very small village) to coming to NYC where comedy is king and taking it all in and loving it! We also talk about how she went viral on TikTok for all the wrong reasons... tune in and enjoy!Listen, Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@textandthecity_Watch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast:youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy is on location at Parx Casino in Shippensburg, PA headlining a show with her "CelebraTEA" podcast cohost Mark Riccadonna. Coming off the high from his hit Drybar special, "Domestic Nomad", Mark and I broadcast from the hotel room (soooo classy 💀💅🏻... said in a heavy NY accent 😂🤌🏻). Here we shoot the 💩 about comedians we love, joke thieves and hacks, road gigs versus city spots, bad habits comics develop and Mark's amazingly adorable family (sooo nauseating 😂🤌🏻💖... also said in a heavy NY accent).... Getting to do an episode with one with one of my closest friends in the world was EXACLTY what I needed....Tune in for all the laughs!!Listen, Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@markriccadonnaGo to his website:www.markriccadonna.comWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast:youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy is reunited with an old comedy buddy Lance Weiss. When the pandemic hit, he was 15 years in the game and ended up taking a break for a couple years. He's back now in the NYC comedy scene and kicking ass. We talk about the old days before the pandemic and how social media has changed the game since for comedy, our mutual love of the craft, and comics we love. Such a great episode....TUNE IN!!!Listen, Like and Follow!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@partywithlanceWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast:youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy", Christy steps into the ring with ex MMA fighter turned comedian Tom Crossin. After only a year into his stand up career, Tom has really made gains in this crazy industry. We talk about why he retired from MMA and chose to get beat up by stand up comedy instead, "Woke" culture, hecklers to having me officiate his wedding to his MMA girlfriend.... Tune in or he will pin you all to the mat 😂💀Listen, Like and Subscribe!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@tcrosscomedyWatch the video version of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast:youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy gets to hang with her "brother from another mother" comedian/writer Erik Marino. In honor of Gay Pride month, Erik tells us about being a writer's assistant on "Ellen" (Ellen Degeneres's 90's sitcom) and his first epsidoe was when Ellen came out of the closet which production called "The Puppy" episode. He has written on everything from The Hughley's, Weeds, That's So Raven, Cedric the Entertainer to Saturday Night LIVE! and how he can make ANYONE 17% funnier... Tune in for some funny stories about his experience being a part of pop culture history as a TV writer.Listen, Like and Subscribe!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@theerikmarinoIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy takes a trip to the trailer park in Las Vegas to shoot the 💩 with "America's Got Talent" finalist Vicki Barbolak. We reminise about the good ole days coming up together at The World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood. After touring with her "Trailer Nasty" tour, Vicki landed a residency every Tuesday night at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club in Las Vegas. Tune in to hear all the fun and debauchery being had in Vegas with Vicki.... She is a national treasure.Listen, Like and Subscribe!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@vickibarbolakGo to her website:www.vickibarbolakcomedy.comIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy kicks off Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 with her new friend, 24 year 'old skool' comic and author Eddie Sarfaty. Growing up a "Theater Queen" he was persuaded by his acting teachers to try stand up comedy (his Shakespeare perfomance sealed the deal 💀) so he did. We talk about him being openly gay back in the 90's when it wasn't "mainstream" enough so he went the cruise ship/college circuit route and was booked for every gay event there was, to him co-writing Judy Gold's show "Yes, You Can Say That" for Off Broadway and now teaching comedy classes at the famous Comedy Cellar here in NYC.... We had a GHEY OLD TIME!!! I just love him!!... TUNE IN!!Listen, Like and Subscribe!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@eddiesarfatyGo to his website:www.keeplaughing.comIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy gets to hang with her longtime friend and fellow comedienne, Nicky Sunshine. We talk about her and her husband, comedian/author Jamie Roberts, going from having their own weekly show "Sunday Night LIVE!" at different comedy clubs in NYC to owning their own comedy club in Harlem called "Comedy in Harlem". We also talk about how to tell jokes without offending the entire world, how words have changed meaning and/or been taken out of the language equation all together, when "Phat Tuesday" at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles got started and so much more! This was such a fun episode and Nicky is truly one funny, smart lady.... TUNE IN!!!Listen, Like and Subscribe!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@nickysunshineIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, comedian/writer Brett Singer joins Christy at her new podcast home "Broadway Comedy Club" for a fun chat. Brett talks about his early days as a Theater Publicist which sucked bad, his wife's prootion at work which enabled him to be a "Mr Mom" and pursue his writing career, a segment on Fox News which garnered him a lot of hate and publicity, what Jerry Seinfeld thinks he cannot say onstage anymore, to a joke about one of his 2 trans kids going viral...all this and MORE on this super fun episode! (even though I felt like I did most of the talking LOL 😂 💀)Listen, Like and Subscribe!! (oh yes and don't forget to CHER!)Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@thebrettsingerIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but its my favorite song from the 90's and I want everyone to hear them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of “Old Skool New Skool Comedy” podcast, Christy sits down the dirty diva comedian Christiana Jackson. They talk about her turning 11 years old in the comedy game, the hateful algorithms of Tik Tok and Instagram, her self produced apartment show, performing at NYC hostels and her tv debut on "Cash Cab" with Ben Bailey... what a cool lady! Tune in and turn up, Bishezzzzz!!!Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@incomparablemscTo watch the video version of this episode ➡️ youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from the album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do NOT own the rights to this song, its just my favorite band from the 90's☑️ Like, Subscribe and Cher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of “Old Skool New Skool Comedy” podcast, after a short hiatus, Christy is joined in her new location, Broadway Comedy Club in NYC, by none other than "Last Comic Standing" alumni Michelle Balan. We talk about her long career telling jokes on cruise ships, being in the Top 5 on "Last Comic Standing", and Jerry Seinfeld being the "comedic woke target" this week.... What a fun episode!!! You don't wanna miss this!Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@mbalanTo watch the video version of this episode ➡️ youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from the album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do NOT own the rights to this song, its just my favorite band from the 90's@mbalan☑️ Like, Subscribe and Cher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of “Old Skool New Skool Comedy” podcast, the very funny and talented comedian/producer and fellow Comedy Store paid regular Shawn Pelofsky joins Christy in the virtual studio. They talk about cool celebrities over the years that have come to The Comedy Store, how Mitzi Shore never called Shawn by her name, the ups and downs of this industry and Christy’s infamous Cher bit (which Shawn finds highly contagious 😂😂💖💀)… Goddamn I love this funny ass bitch… tune in!!! Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy @shawnpelofsky ☑️ Like, Subscribe and Cher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy is joined in the studio with 14 year comedy soldier Damon Millard. We talk about his wild and crazy childhood growing up in a Binghamton, NY to becoming the top news videographer in Milwaulkie, Wisconsin, starting stand up comedy there and slowly finding his way back to NYC where he has firmly established his comedy roots. He has a new comedy special coming out this spring/summer called "Nothing to Nobody" and its awesome! Tune in to the insane, but true stories of his life... its well worth it!!!!Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@millardcomedyTo watch the video version of this episode ➡️ youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from the album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do NOT own the rights to this song, its just my favorite band from the 90's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, fellow Comedy Store paid regular/ television writer Willie Hunter joins Christy virtually from Hollywood. We talk about his time with Comedy Central's "Roast Battle" as part of "The Wave" (IYKYK), actually doing Roast battle, co-creating the hit tv show "The Carmichael Show" with Jerrod Carmichael, all the sh!tty club bookers and our shameless comedy gigs. This episode was a lot of fun despite the technical difficulties we had... just do yourself a favor and tune in.Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@wille_hunterTo watch the video version of this episode, go to ➡️ youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from the album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)I do NOT own the rights to this song, but they were my favorite band in the 90's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episod of "Old Skool New SKool Comedy" podcast, Christy brings in comedian/actress/widow of The Comic Strip LIVE's founder/booker, Lucien Hold, 32 year comedy veteran Vanessa Hollingshead. Vanessa hasn't stepped foot in the club since Lucien died for emotional reasons, but didn't want to cancel on Christy and the podcast. We talk about her humble comedy beginnings doing jokes for her coworkers at the office, growing up with hippie parents, entertaining our troops, overly sensitive audiences and how #metoo ruined catcalling. This was such a fun episode and I'm honored that Vanessa returned to The Comic Strip for my podcast.Like, Subscribe, and CHER!!!!!! 💖Follow us on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@Christymillercomedy @vanessacomedianTo watch the video of this episode: youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy' podcast, Christy's BFF, Teddy Smith, joins her in the studio and talks shop. He's been in the game for 34 years and has seen and done it all. They talk about his new movie, The Wilde Girls, coming out the summer of 2024, their personal inside jokes with each other, comedy legends Paul Mooney and Richard Pryor, my failed relationship with a NYC fireman who ghosted me...twice 😢, and what our POV on joke writing is. Teddy HATES doing podcasts and refuses to do them.... he's my BFF so of course I won that battle LOL. He's a true comedic genius and everyone should know the name Teddy Smith... Tune in!!Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@prophetteddyTo watch "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" on Youtube: Youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro song: "Shake It" by the Limbomaniacs from their album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)I do NOT own the rights to this music, I just love them and want to share my favorite band from the 90's <3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy goes virtual with fellow Comedy Store paid regular, Mat Edgar. Mat is a now 17 year comedy veteran and gaining speed on the rise to the top. From late nights at the Comedy Store to touring with rock bands, Mat has developed a unique style of comedic conversations on stage. We talk about the Los Angeles scene vs the New York City scene, the Austin comedy boom and working regularly at Joe Rogan's Comedy Mothership. We totally went long and got deep into our passion for the craft. I really loved this interview.... not only is Mat Edgar a force on stage, he is also a great friend.... TUNE IN!!!Follow us on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@matedgarTo watch this episode go to youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from the album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)I do NOT own the rights to this song, just Cher'ing my favorite band back in the 90's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy hangs out with an up and coming comedy superstar Sharief Johnson. From filming his first comedy special to starting his 4th season on the hit show "Empire", Sharief has been a kicking ass in the NYC comedy scene. We talk about all the drama in the black comedy scene at the moment, Christy running for Mayor of NYC and his first viral video of him and his adorable pitbull, Misty Blue, which garnered over 2M views. I absolutely adore this kid and can't wait to see him blow up!TUNE IN!!Follow Us on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@riefcomedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from the album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)I do NOT own the rights to this song... I just want to share with everyone my favorite band from the 90's🖥️ To watch the video of this episode, go towww.YouTube.com/ChristyMillerComedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christysits down with "New Skool" diva Marcy Smiles. They met at a comedy club in Harlem on a "Ladies Night" show and Marcy blew Christy away with her sharp wit and fresh outlook on the most basic sh*t 🤣💀... we talk about starting comedy as a Gen X'er, her 20 years as a correctional officer at Ryker's Island, and how Whoopi Goldberg's "Direct From Broadway" (1985) inspired her to be a comedian.... Tune In!!!Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@marcy_smiles602📺 To watch this episode: youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from the album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)I do NOT own the rights to this song, just sharing my favorite band from the 90's with you all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy reunites with one of her long time Comedy Store buddies, Earl Skakel. We talked about the dark days at the Comedy Store when comedy clubs were struggling to get audiences in the door to now how its packed every night of the week, his cartoon character Barry Jelly on "The Jellies", his part of the early incarnation of Comedy Central's Roast Battle, and how he has become a major part of "late nights" at The Comedy Store. Ah, the Memories!!!!!! Tune in!!!!!!Follow us on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@earlskakelTo watch the video of this episode ➡️ YouTube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song- "Shake It' by The Limbomaniacs from the album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do NOT own the rights to this song, I just want to share my favorite band from the 90's with you all Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy virtually "sits down" with LGBTQ comedian Jess Miller. Residing in Springfield, MA, Jess has created her own path and forged a comedy scene which is as baron as both of their uteruses (insert rimshot here 🥁 💀.. C'MON PEOPLE! That's good writing! 💀)The both discuss Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix special "The Dreamer" from the perspective of an "Old Skool" gay/lesbian viewpoint. Christy introduces Jess to the greatness of Katt Williams and enlightens her that Shannon Sharpe has a podcast (in Jess's voice "You mean the football player?" 💀)... I always love what Jess brings to the table... TUNE IN!!!Follow Us on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@jesscomedyTo watch the video of this episode:Youtube.com/ChristyMillerComedyIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It" by The Limbomaniacs from the album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)I do NOT own the rights to this song, just sharing with all of you my favorite band in the 90's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this latest episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy", Christy kicks of the New Year with her new comic friend Matt Bridgestone. He is one of the creative partners who started AC Jokes in Atlantic City, NJ. Matt tells Christy about avoiding the city club circuit because fighting over 5 minute spots versus creating rooms and producing big shows in the casinos where he could get quality stagetime and really develop his comedic voice that way. After 25 years and opening a few rooms in AC, Matt has made a name for himself and gets paid to do what he loves... talk about success....NICE!! We also talk Katt Williams breaking the internet on Club Shay Shay and Dave Chappelle's "Dreamer" backlash.... TUNE IN!! Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@mattbridgestoneIntro/Outro Song: "Shake It"- Limbomaniacs from the album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)I do not own the rights to this song, but wanted to share my favorite band from the 90's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, its "Christy-mas" time!!! In the studio with her this week is stand up comic/actor Tom Eschelman. We talk about how he quit acting to be taken serious as a comic, hell gigs, doing comedy on FOX News, well scripted comedy versus off the cuff, and bombing on stage... we cover it all!!! Tune in to hear all the funny stories and crazy sh!t that happens in this industry.Follow Us on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@tomeschelmanIntro/Outro: "Shake It"- Limbomaniacs- from the album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to the song, but just sharing my favorite band from the 90's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy gets to kiki with her new ghey friend, new skool comic Steven Zakari. Originally from Queens, NY, Steven moved to Japan for a few years to perform (Geez, how unfunny was he that he had to go overseas to perform? 🤣🥁💀). Now that he is back in the USA working his charm on the comedy stages of NYC, we talk about his extreme weightloss, his short experiences with the comedy club booking process and tiktok comics and how he's quickly understanding how f*%ked up it all is, performing in Abu Dhabi, to loving my comedy album, "Brutally Yours" (what a suck up! 🤣🥁💀), and wanting to push himself to be an actual great stand up comic. I think I am going to adopt him as my child 💀....Tune in to the roasts and reads we give each other (Ok me more than him 🤣💀)... definitely a fun episode.Follow on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@heystevenzakariIntro/Outro song: "Shake It"- Limbomaniacs from the album "Stinky Grooves (1990)I do not own the rights to this song...its just my favorite song from the early 90's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy breaks bread with NYC's first Orthodox Jewish, transgender comic, Dana Friedman. She may be only 12 years in as a stand up, but she has spent a couple decades behind the scenes producing comedy. Starting out in her younger years as a musician, to producing comedy shows, booking gay comics for the Howard Stern Show in the early 90's, to taking comedy classes from the one and only Jessica Kirson, Dana has carved out her own niche in the stand up world with her incredibly smart writing and dead pan delivery. Following in the footsteps of transgender comedy greats such as Julia Scotti and Jaye McBride, she is definitey making a name for herself in the NYC comedy circuit.TUNE IN!!Follow us on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@danafriedman64Intro/Outro: "Shake It"- Limbomaniacs- "Stinky grooves (1990)I do NOT own the rights to this song, BUT sharing with you all my favorite band from the early 90's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy gets to hang with a "new skool" comic all the way from Seattle, Wa, Ariel Evans. She now calls Brooklyn her home and she talks about the "culture shock" going from the Land of Grunge (Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, etc) to the Hip Hop borough of Brooklyn, NY (Biggie!!!). We also discuss cancel culture, whats funny to us, Matt Rife and his Netflix "not so" Special and, after 7 years of grinding it out in comedy, how she navigates this crazy industry that we love so much... one day we love it, the next day we hate it....Gotta love it! Tune in to hear her story!Follow Us on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christyillercomedy@arieldiamondevans8Intro/Outro: "Shake It"- Limbomaniacs- "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but they were my favorite band on the 90's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy", Christy kicks off Thanksgiving week with her dear friend, "new skool" comic and owner of "Hardheaded Comedy" comedy show productions, Luz Michelle. She talks about the first time meeting Christy and asking her to headline a show for her at a jazz club (OMG LUZ IS SO SWEET!), finding her own voice on stage, post it notes and women in comedy.... TUNE IN to hear all about her journey in this crazy world of comedy!Follow Us on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@luzmichelleinc@hardheadedcomedyincDon't forget to like, subscribe and CHER!!Music intro/outro: "Shake it"- Limbomaniacs- "Stinky Grooves" (1990)*I do not own the rights to this song, but want to share one of my all time favorite bands from the early 90's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy gets to catch up with her longtime friend stand up comedian/creator/producer of Showtime's hit series "Funny Women of a Certain Age", Carole Montgomery. We discuss aging in the industry and how older comics were being forgotten in the clubs which led her to create her show for Showtime. In 2019, it was the highest rated show Showtime had which opened doors for her to do 2 more specials for them. Tune in to hear her incredible story of paving the way for us "Funny Women of a Certain Age" to be relevant again.Like, Subscribe and Cher!Follow Us on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@carolemontgomerycomicIntro/Outro Song- "Shake It"- Limbomaniacs- "Stinky Grooves" (1990)(I do NOT own the rights to this song.. it was my favorite song and band back in the 90's) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Old Skool New Skool Comedy podcast, I get to share the spotlight with "old skool" comedy legend, Rob Bartlett. From starting out in Long Island, NY in a comedy trio "The Identical Triplets" with Eddie Murphy and Bob Nelson, having a successful career as a broadway actor in shows suxh as "Little Shop of Horrors", "Chicago" and "How to Succeed in Business" to being an Emmy award winning writer/performer on "Imus in the Morning". Tune in! You don't want to miss this hilarious episode!LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and CHER!!!! 💖📸: Follow us on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy @ChristyMillerComedy  @robio007*intro/outro music- "Shake It"- Limbomaniacs- "Stinky Grooves" (1990)(I do NOT own the rights to this song...its just my favorite song from my favorite band back in 1990) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's glorious episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, an old friend, comedian Christina Walkinshaw, from The Comedy Store days sat down with Christy to swap stories of Comedy Store days past. Christina, who has made a helluva living on cruise ships, AND has a blog called "Cruise Ship Comedian", spills the tea about an old email that circulated the industry around the early 2,000's about some "pre-ME TOO" shit that ended up backfiring in the accuser's face, dating Sam Tripoli, and a man going overboard on one of the ships literally right before she went onstage. Tune in to hear all the juicy gossip of Comedy Store days past and who sent the infamous email.....Like, Subscribe and CHER!!Instagram:@oldskoolnewskooolcomedy@christymillercomedy@walkinsauceIntro/Outro song: "Shake It"- Limbomaniacs- "Stinky Groooves" (1990)I do NOT own the rights to this song, but they were my favorite band back in the 90's so I'm paying homage to them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, comedy legend Wali Collins sits down with Christy to talk "old skool" shop. We talked about his early days in Boston where he met Barry Katz which led him to landing the hosting gig for Comedy Central's "Stand Up Stand Up" showcase to now being a curator at Lincoln Center where he produces his monthly hit show "Jazz and Jokes." We talk the old days when you HAD to be funny to get booked to NOWADAYS you HAVE to have followers to get booked and how us old heads are navigating the new system.... Tune in to hear what Jerry Seinfeld taught him, how he handles getting recognized in public to his favorite street joke.Follow Us on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@walicollinsLike, Subscribe and CHER! <3 Intro/Outro Song: "Shake It"- Limbomaniacs- Stinky Grooves (1990)*I do NOT own the rights to this song... they were my favorite band in the 90's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Christy sits down with Army Veteran turned stand up comic, Jay Lawrence. After serving 2 tours in Iraq and 21 years of service, Jay has retired and started up a non profit organization called "Combat Zone 360" which gives back to the veterans when it comes to shows, sporting events, concerts, etc and treats them to VIP status instead of the usual sh/tty nose-bleed seats. Tune in to hear more about his foundation and what he is up to nowadays to help give back to our veterans and their familes and make them feel like they matter.Follow Us on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@combatzone360Intro/Outro Music- "Shake It"- Limbomaniacs- Stinky Grooves (1990)I do NOT own the rights to this music, but they were my favorite band in the 90's <3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's epsiode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy gets "into the ring" with "new skool" comic and creator/host of "Comedy Fight Club" Matt Maran. He has just over 10 years in the comedy game under his belt, in which back in the "old skool dayz", means you are officially a comedy veteran. We talk about his college days when he wrestled which led him to being drafted by a pro wrestling tour. Back in 2012, his wrestling antics built up his confidence and "balls" as a performer which led him to googling "how to be a stand up comic." Since then, he has made a name for himself here in NYC by creating the popular comedy show "Comedy Fight Club" which he books at numerous comedy clubs and speakeasys around NYC... TUNE IN to this suplex of an interview!Follow Us on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@realmattmaranDon't forget to like, subscribe and CHER!Intro/Outro Song- "Shake It"- Limbomaniacs- "Stinky Grooves" (1990)(I do not own the rights to this song... but they were my favorite band in 1990) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy" podcast, Christy gets to "kibbitz" with a 'new skool' comic Lana Siebel. Not only is she just 9 years in on the stand up game, she is also a Ukranian refugee who emigrated here to NYC when she was 7 years old. She grew up in East New York and got into Latin dancing and placed 8th in the country which led her to "Dancing with the Stars" where she decided comedy was a better choice.... (YIKES!)... Tune in to hear her crazy path in this thing we call entertainment.... Don't miss it!!Follow Us on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@lanasiebelIntro/Outro Song- "Shake It"- Limbomaniacs from the album "Stinky Grooves" (1990)Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to this song... its just my favorite band from the 90's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Old Skool New Skool Comedy", Christy kicks off the fall season with an "old skool" comedy legend, Barry Ribs. We talk about the comedy boom in the 70's and 80's, the dark days of comedy in the 90's, to the resurgence in the 2000's and how "ageism" is a blessing and a curse. This episode is definitely a fast tracked "how to" class on comedy... TUNE IN!!!Like, Subscribe and CHER!!!Follow us on Instagram:@oldskoolnewskoolcomedy@christymillercomedy@barry_ribsIntro/Outro song- "Shake It"- Limbomaniacs- Stinky Grooves (1990)I do not own the rights to this music so GO ONLINE AND BUY IT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.