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The Comedy Store Podcast

by The Comedy Store Podcast Network

Hosts Rick Ingraham and Eleanor Kerrigan talk about the past, present and further of The Comedy Store with guests that span the entire history of the Store.

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  1. 284. Josh Potter

    Josh Potter sits down with Eleanor! They talk about Josh's trial by fire in the Main Room. Josh recounts his radio days and wild contests they did. Follow Josh - https://www.instagram.com/josh_potter/ Watch - https://www.youtube.com/thejoshpottershow Visit - https://thejoshpotter.com/ Watch...

  2. 283. Laurie Kilmartin

    Laurie Kilmartin joins Eleanor this week! They talk about coming up in the San Francisco comedy scene and moving to NY and LA for writing jobs, which include Tough Crowd, The Late Late Show, The Bonnie Hunt Show and Conan! Watch Laurie's latest special "Cis Woke Grief Slut"...

  3. 282. Jesus Tejo

    Former door guy and all around great guy, Jesus Trejo sits down with Eleanor for a fun conversation about The Store, standup, family and landscaping (...?). Jesus gives us a cover reveal for his second illustrated children's book Mama's Magnificent Dancing Plantitas! Go buy Papá's Magical…

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  4. 281. Carmen Lynch

    This is an incredibly fun episode with Eleanor and Carmen Lynch! They hit it off and have a great conversation about starting in acting, and what auditions used to be like. They discuss the difference between NY and LA comic styles, and the differences in working in each city. Carmen shares her...

  5. 280. Felipe Esparza and Matt Braunger

    This is an inside baseball ep with Eleanor, Felipe Esparza and Matt Brauner. They talk crowds, clubs, and festivals. Dealing with supportive hecklers and getting picked up by couples. Matt Brauner has the home club from hell. And, the difference between a set and an act. This is a fun episode of...

  6. 279. Steve Simeone and Mike Black

    Taped during Netflix is a Joke Festival, we have Steve Simeone and Mike Black sit down with Eleanor. They talk characters of the Store, working the door and where they are today. Get everything Steve Simeone at https://www.awesomesteve.com/.

  7. 278. Laura Peek

    Laura Peek joins Rick and Eleanor this week on an incredibly fun episode! Laura is new to The Store but she fits right in. Laura started standup after working at Zanies and quickly found her footing. Moving to LA during the pandemic had it's challenges but we are glad she pushed though so that we...

  8. 277. Margaret Cho

    This week Eleanor sits down with Margaret Cho! They have a great conversation about The Store, performing "Alt" comedy and getting compliments for being funny for a woman 😬 Watch Eleanor's special No Country for Old Women OUT NOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZE8P7d-jyA Follow us on IG Rick...

  9. 276. Big Jay Oakerson

    With guest host Steve Furey, Eleanor welcomes Big Jay Oakerson to the show! Big Jay gets deep in to his feud with Corey Feldman. They talk business and auditions, fighting off the philly accent and getting started in standup. Big Jay - https://www.instagram.com/bigjayoakerson Steve Furey -...

  10. 275. Tony Hinchcliffe, Andrew Dice Clay and Benji Aflalo

    The Dark Price of comedy, Tony Hinchcliffe joins The Comedy Store Podcast today! With guest host Benji Aflalo, Eleanor gets the inside scoop on Tony’s set on the Roast of Tom Brady and the massive Kill Tony live shows on the Netflix is a Joke Festival. Andrew Dice Clay calls in to congratulate…

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  11. 274. Argus Hamilton

    THE ONE AND ONLY Argus Hamilton joins us today! Argus lives and breathes Comedy Store history and he's got the stories to prove it. This is a not to miss episode. Watch Eleanor's special No Country for Old Women OUT NOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZE8P7d-jyA Follow us on IG Rick Ingraham -...

  12. 273. Jessie JETSKI Johnson

    Jessie JETSKI Johnson joins Rick and Eleanor this week. They talk about being a Door Guy, parking cars and how it led to Jetski getting on the Bad Friends Podcast. Rick shares stories from when he was a Door Guy. Jessie shares about showcasing, getting passed as a paid regular. Jessie talks about...

  13. 272. Justin Martindale

    Justin Martindale joins us this week! We talk dancing, getting passed, the Tommy days and the odd characters that were around when Justin started working at The Store. Don't miss his LIVE podcast taping right here at The Comedy Store, 5/9 8p in the Belly Room. Grab your ticket here...

  14. 271. Annie Lederman

    Annie Lederman joins Rick and Eleanor to share stories from the Store and much, much more! Go see Anniewood and Friends on the Netflix is a Joke festival! May 9th, 8p in the Main Room of the World Famous Comedy Store! https://www.showclix.com/event/annie-may9th Watch Eleanor's special No Country...

  15. 270. Greg Fitzsimmons & Al Madrigal

    Greg Fizsimmons joins Rick and Eleanor on this week's Comedy Store Podcast. Rick shares some stories of some great "dark days" characters. Al Madrigal pops in before his OR set! Watch Eleanor's special No Country for Old Women OUT NOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZE8P7d-jyA Follow us on IG…

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  16. 269. Jeff Danis

    Paid Regular Jeff Danis joins Rick and Eleanor on the show this week. They discuss the characters that used to frequent The Comedy Store, which they insist that new Door Guys need to get to know in order to accept the job. Rick shares a story of an altercation that occurred. Jeff and Rick…

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  17. 268. Fahim Anwar

    This week we have the hilarious Fahim Anwar on the show! visit https://www.fahimanwar.com for all his dates Listen to his podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fahim-anwar-dance-hour/id1435776308 Check out his Dance Hour Spotify playlist...

  18. 267. Ari Shaffir and Kurt Metzger

    Brought to you from underneath the OR! Ari Shaffir, Rick and Eleanor fill Kurt Metzger in on some Comedy Store history, characters and lore. They catch up on current events and preach their strong feelings on the Canadian influence. Next time you get to the Store grab yourself a pretzel. Watch...

  19. 266. Kevin Christy

    Kevin Christy joins Rick and Eleanor this week on The Comedy Store Podcast. They talk old Hollywood sitcoms. We watch Rick’s Bud Light commercial, where he plays the “creepy guy”. They talk about awkward moments on a cruise, Kevin’s art, and the old days at The Store. Tell us what you named your...

  20. 265. Kim Congdon and Sara Weinshenk

    This week on The Comedy Store Podcast we have Kim Congdon and Sara Weinshenk. They talk about starting standup on Kill Tony and being on the show every week for their first 2 years! They’ve been friends and collaborators ever since. Kim, Sara and Eleanor talk about stories from the store, in the...

  21. 264. Chris Estrada

    This week Rick and Eleanor welcome Chris Estrada! He's an incredible comic and writer and paid regular. They discuss the open mics and bar shows around LA. Chris started comedy at 30 and worked hard with respect for the craft. They discuss great shows, bombs and the characters in the LA comedy...

  22. 263. Ryan Sickler

    This week Ryan Sickler joins Eleanor for a fun conversation. They touch on Ryan's comedy influences, but this is mainly a run down memory lane for them both! Ryan shares some stories on some sketchy jobs he had in the past, growing up in Baltimore, and playing tricks on his grandma. Among the…

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  23. 262. Shapel Lacey

    Rick and Eleanor sit down with special guest Shapel Lacey. Shapel Fills Rick in on some Kansas City trivia. Rick gives his take on the Rocky movies. Eleanor dives in to Shapel’s background in cheerleading, which she (rightly) is blown away by.

  24. 261. Pauly Shore and Kelly Ryan

    Pauly guest hosts this week with guest and new(ish) paid regular Kelly Ryan! Eleanor shares about her shows with Andrew Dice Clay. Pauly catches up on the temperature of the young comics around the Store these days. Kelly shares her stories about getting passed and remembers a story from her…

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  25. 260: Bobby Lee & Liza Treyger

    Rick and Eleanor welcome us back to The Comedy Store Podcast, which is back and more hectic than ever! They discuss the updates to the studio. Some exciting guests we hope to have with help of Ai. The one and only Bobby Lee joins us to watch some clips from the vault, which includes some pilots...

  26. 259: Leslie Jones

    Leslie F*cking Jones comes to talk about her self titled book, and much much more! Eleanor with guest host Justin Martindale cover Leslie’s first big O’s, her outfit changes at the JLo concert, and her experience at the Elle shoot. They also dive in to Leslie’s experience coming up in standup and...

  27. 258: Rick & Eleanor: The Return

    With Rick and Eleanor on the road, it's been a minute since our last episode, but they're back and haven't skipped a beat. They talk The Comedy Mothership, Dice, being on the road and more! DON'T MISS IT! Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/rickingraham...

  28. 257: Don Barris & Bruce Gray

    Eleanor is joined by guest co-host and legend Don Barris to welcome soon-to-be former Door Guy and one of the newest paid regulars, Bruce Gray into the family. WATCH SARAH TIANA'S NEW SPECIAL "44" ON THE COMEDY STORE YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ArqsXiBzOU&t=394s WATCH MAZ...

  29. 256: Maz Jobrani

    WE'RE BACK! It's been a minute with Eleanor and Rick both on the road, but Eleanor is here with the hilarious Maz Jobrani to discuss all things comedy including being passed by Mitzi and his new hour special! WATCH MAZ'S NEW SPECIAL "THE BIRDS AND THE BEES" RIGHT HERE:...

  30. 255: Frazer Smith & Jackson Perdue

    LEGENDS ONLY. Eleanor welcomes some Comedy Store greats in Frazier Smith and Jackson Perdue to the Store to talk history, coming up in comedy and the cruise circuit. DO NOT MISS! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ejkerrigan https://www.instagram.com/rickingraham...

  31. 254: Don Barris & Jeff Danis

    Another stroll down memory lane as Eleanor welcomes back Don Barris and Jeff Danis to go through the cast of characters that have strolled through here to become Ding Dong Show legends. PLUS MORE! SARAH TIANA'S SPECIAL "44" IS NOW STREAMING AT HTTPS://WWW.MOMENT.CO/SARAHTIANA! SUPPORT HER! Follow...

  32. 253: Earl Skakel, Don Barris & Mary Jane

    We recently learned about the passing of basketball and Comedy Store legend Robert William Abrevaya so who better to pay tribute than Eleanor, Mary Jane and his two favorite n-words. This gets off the rails in 60 seconds if you want to play a drinking game, take a shot every time you hear the…

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  33. 252: Ryan O'Neill & Mat Edgar

    Rick is back on the road, but don't worry, we have Ryan O'Neill in to give a review on our equipment and setup. PLUS, Ari's butthole talk and more with special guest Mat Edgar. Don't miss it! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/ejkerrigan https://www.instagram.com/rickingraham...

  34. 251: Mark Ellis & Mary Lynn Rajskub

    We're back! Rick & Eleanor are joined by the hilarious Mark Ellis & Mary Lynn Rajskub to talk the cast of characters that have walked these halls and Rick does overtime has the graces us with the presence of some comedy legends including Bill Cosby. Follow us on Instagram:...

  35. 250: Bobby Lee, Annie Lederman & GM Richi

    250 Episodes! What a ride. Thanks for sticking with us through all these years of chaos. We're celebrating with THE RETURN OF RICK INGRAHAM! Plus two of our absolutely favorites, Bobby Lee and Annie Lederman join us followed by the GM himself, Richi! WHAT A CELEBRATION! Follower @rickingraham,...

  36. 249: Earl Skakel & Ian Bagg

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're back as Eleanor welcomes special co-host Earl Skakel and the hilarious Ian Bagg to discuss starting at the club, gang bangs, big jugs and more gang bangs. Plus comedy. WHAT A START TO 2023! Follow @ejkerrigan, @rickingraham, @thecomedystore and @comedystorestudios on Instagram!

  37. 248: Justin Martindale

    He's here! Store-favorite and host of JUST SAYIN' with Justin Martindale, the one and only Justin Marindale! From drunk servers to the former Royals, they cover all things trash. Tune in!

  38. 247: Steve Simeone & Mike Black

    We're back with another Store Pod as Eleanor is joined by Steve Simeone and Mike Black to discuss fired and rehired staff, Dice & if we should have comics re-showcase to stay paid regulars. DO NOT MISS! Thank you to our sponsor HelloFresh. Follow @ejkerrigan, @rickingraham, @thecomedystore and...

  39. 246: Steve Furey & Jeff Danis

    Another week, another Comedy Store Podcast. Rick is still on the road, but have no fear, Furey and Danis are here to keep Eleanor company in the new studio. SEE ELEANOR ON THE ROAD THIS FALL AND CHECK OUT STEVE FUREY'S NEW PODCAST "THIS WEEK IN CRIME!"

  40. 245: Ryan O'Neill & Jon Sosis

    We're back with Eleanor and guest co-host Ryan O'Neill as they welcome the head of Comedy Store Studios, Jon Sosis into the studio to talk nonsense. Actual nonsense for 90 minutes. Would you expect anything else? SEE RICK AND ELEANOR ON THE ROAD THIS FALL!

  41. 244: Ari Shaffir & Don Barris

    It's been a minute, but we're coming back with a bang. Eleanor is back with special co-host Don Barris as they welcome Comedy Store legend himself, Ari Shaffir. Not going to spoil it, but it's a good one. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR HELLO FRESH! Thanks INSANE! CHECK OUT ELEANOR ON THE ROAD THIS FALL…

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  42. 243: Steve Rannazzisi, Julie Seabaugh & Annie Lederman

    We're back with the long-awaited return of Store-favorite Steve Rannazzisi joining Eleanor along with special guest journalist Julie Seabaugh and of course, an Annie Lederman cameo. DO NOT MISS!

  43. 242: Mary Lynn Rajskub

    If you're into feet, do we have an episode for you! Eleanor welcomes the hilarious comic/actress Mary Lynn Rajskub to talk comedy, 24, and feet. I'll leave it there. CHECK OUT RICK AND ELEANOR ON THE ROAD ALL FALL!

  44. 241: Jeff Danis, Mike Black & Sandy Danto

    Picking up where last weeks insanity left off as Sandy Danto arrives to join Eleanor, Jeff Danis and Mike Black for an hour of hilarious Store talk.

  45. 240: Jeff Danis, Mike Black & Annie Lederman

    We're back after a little summer break. Rick is still out with Rock so Eleanor has Jeff Danis of Danish & O'Neill in as co-host as they welcome Mike Black and surprise drop-in Annie Lederman.

  46. 239: Jade Catta-Preta

    With a new show "Hotties," out on Hulu this week and her special "Jaded" coming out Aug. 28th, Eleanor has Jade Catta-Preta in the studio to discuss hanging in the woods, starting at The Store and recently taking comedy classes to reinvigorate her love for stand-up. It's a good one! CHECK OUT…

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  47. 238: Earl Skakel & Brian Holtzman

    Rick is living life on the Gold Coast, but Eleanor has Store-favorite and co-host of the Comedy Store Wrestling podcast, Earl Skakel in to help handle the hilarious chaos that is Brian Holtzman. Don't miss it! SEE RICK & ELEANOR ON TOUR ALL SUMMER AND FALL!

  48. 237: Fahim Anwar

    Fresh off the release of his latest special "Hat Trick," Store-favorite Fahim Anwar is in to talk his special, the difficulty in getting passed at The Store, and being "the cool guy" when Quentin Tarantino dropped by the club. CHECK OUT FAHIM'S SPECIAL "HAT TRICK" ON HIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SEE RICK...

  49. 236: Harland Williams

    We're back with THE RETURN OF RICK INGRAHAM! More importantly, Rick and Eleanor are joined by the legend himself, Harland Williams to chat all things popcorn, The Jungle Book and how he got his start at The Store. SEE RICK AND ELEANOR ON THE ROAD ALL SUMMER!

  50. 235: Ryan O'Neill & Sam Tripoli

    Rick is continuing to become one with the rest of America so Eleanor has Danish & O'Neill's Ryan O'Neill in as guest co-host with the hilarious Sam Tripoli in! They chat about the "dark years" of The Store and Eleanor's new favorite car rental app that takes a turn. DON'T SLEEP ON THIS ONE! See...

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Hosts Rick Ingraham and Eleanor Kerrigan talk about the past, present and further of The Comedy Store with guests that span the entire history of the Store.

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How many episodes does The Comedy Store Podcast have?

The Comedy Store Podcast has 284 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on August 1, 2024.

What is The Comedy Store Podcast about?

Hosts Rick Ingraham and Eleanor Kerrigan talk about the past, present and further of The Comedy Store with guests that span the entire history of the Store.

How often does The Comedy Store Podcast release new episodes?

The Comedy Store Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 284 episodes since June 2016.

Who hosts The Comedy Store Podcast?

The Comedy Store Podcast is created and hosted by The Comedy Store Podcast Network.
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