The Red Light Podcast Redux
by The Red Light Podcast Redux
The Red Light Podcast is comprised of Ricki Sofer & Gina Savage !Two ladies found themselves thrust together each week in the subterranean underbelly of the Greenwich Village Comedy Club discussing comedy (go figure), comedians, pop culture, men, sex, politics, love, life...and death.A natural, flowing rapport developed; with each woman bringing her own unique background, perspective and experience to the subject matter.It was mutually decided to take these weekly conversations to a wider forum.The result is The Red Light podcast which features all of the above topics and special guests (with special needs :) ).Our Bios:Ricki Sofer is a stand up comedian currently living in New York City. Ricki started her comedy career in Los Angeles and has performed at the Hollywood Improv, Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, Ha Ha club & The Ice House Comedy club. She has written her own column for Shavua Israeli- the most recognized Jewish mag in LA.Originally from Israel, Ricki is a g
Episodes
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Episode 80 The Journey & The Jokes with Subhah Agarwal
A comedy career was something Subhah's Indian parents thought was going to be a hobby! Surprise! Going on her 10th year (and considered to be one of the hardest working comics out there), hear how she got her folks to take her to her first open mic, worked crazy jobs, got attacked and made her…
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Episode 79 Pennies to Punchlines with Mike Jacobs
Comedian Mike Jacobs had very humble beginnings but always maintained his sense of humor. Ultimately, Mike would land on Wall Street - so naturally he would end up with a stand up comedy career! Mike has appeared at the prestigious Boston Comedy Festival, Carolines Comedy Final Four, a laugh-off…
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Episode 78 Not So Secret with Emma Willmann!
This week, Gina Savage sits down with comedian Emma Willmann of SiriusXM's The Check Spot, AXSTV's Gotham Comedy Live, OXYGEN, Investigation Discovery Channel & more! We go the gamut in this episode! From wicked stepmothers, to scary houses in Maine, to comedy management, to NACA, to abortion, to...
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Episode 77 The Social Life with Robyn Schall
Robyn Schall was named 1 of the top 5 stand up comics in NY” by CBS.com, is a regular at Carolines and has her own show there called “Ladies Night With Robyn Schall"! She also appears at Broadway Comedy Club & Greenwich Village Comedy Club among others in NYC! Robyn just returned from a 6 city...
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Episode 76 Life, Legacy, Logic and Lessons with Von Decarlo
Von Decarlo is a multi-talented performer, producer, writer, comedian, and author of the book, "Speak Fluent Man", with appearances on The Bill Cunningham Show, BET, Centric, Fox Reality, and a regular guest trash talker on NBA radio. You can find her performing both stand up and musical improv...
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Episode 75 DISHING WITH NICKY PARIS!
The Huffington Post named Paris "a comic to watch" and you should! You can catch him on MTV, ELITE DAILY'S "GEN WHY" & #StreetTalk On THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW! In this episode, we dish about it all! #kardashians #caitlynjenner #lamarodom #beyonce #justinbeiber #harambe #watchyourkids...
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Episode 74 J*king Off with Matt Richards
Born and raised in Queens, Matt Richards used comedy as a means of defending himself from bullies and gangsters (or maybe not)! He is an actor, magician, hypnotist and part-time ghostbuster! Richards can be seen on MTV's JOKING OFF and has recently appeared on GOTHAM COMEDY LIVE! In this episode…
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Episode 73 The Wise Young Kang with Neko White
Harlem born and raised, Neko White began his comedy career at the tender young age of 14. He learned how to hustle for stage time early and is now considered the "young veteran" of comedy! He's been seen on MTV2's Hip Hop Hollywood Squares, Laughs on Fox and he performs regularly throughout the...
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Episode 72 The Fact Is She's Funny with Karen Bergreen
Karen Bergreen has appeared on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, The Jim Gaffigan Show, The View, Comedy Central & more! She's a Harvard Graduate who became an attorney that later became a comedian, wife & mother who writes about murder!!! Seems reasonable! She's the author of FOLLOWING POLLY and...
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Episode 71 The Gumption of Adam Glyn
Some call it "Moxie" but we prefer "Gumption"! TMZ's Adam Glyn spends an hour in the red room with Gina Savage sharing how he became one of the shows top "street journalists" and a few stories of celebrities he's encountered including: #Oprah, #DonaldTrump & #MikeTyson. In addition to his work on...
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Episode 70 The Write Stuff with Jon Rineman
Comedian and writer Jon Rineman was ready to work from the moment he was born. He had vision and he had dreams. And guess what? They came true. Listen up. Jon Rineman has appeared on "THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON," "LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON," "COMICS UNLEASHED" and "GOTHAM COMEDY...
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Episode 69 Miss Congeniality is a Mean Mommy with Kerri Louise
We're talking comedy, dating, marriage, kids and more in Ep. 69 of The Red Light Podcast Redux! Comic Kerri Louise (Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Howard Stern TV, Last Comic Standing, The View, Nick Mom ) joins Gina Savage in the red room and explains how she morphed from being the tomboy,...
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Episode 68 AS RAW AS IT GETS with JIMMY MARTINEZ
As good as it gets is as RAW as it gets with comic/actor Jimmy Martinez who has appeared in DEADBEAT, Chris Rock's TOP 5 movie, THE WANNABE, PERSON OF INTEREST, TOUCH CROWD with Colin Quinn, MTV & more! We cover the #Harlem streets, #drugs, #UptownComedyClub, #BostonComedyClub…
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Episode 67 Y'NEVANO with Wali Collins
Simply put, comedian, actor, writer, producer and author Wali Collins is one of our favorite dudes! He's appeared on #Letterman #TheView #ComicsUnleashed #ComedyCentral #ToughCrowd #MTV #VH1 & countless other shows!!! Collins was described by #TheHuffingtonPost as "a comedian to...
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Episode 66 Victor Cruz-ing To The Top!
How do I know that guy??? You've seen him on #thesopranos #lawandorder #bluebloods #thetakingofpelham123 #theblacklist & the soon to be released film #thestockroom as well as comedy clubs nationwide!!! Victor Cruz is a writer, director, producer, actor and comedian...and he's...
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Episode 65 Canadians Are Nice, Comics Are Narcissists and Campaign 2016 Is Crazy with Daniel Tirado
Join Daniel Tirado (Montreal's Just For Laughs, AXS TV's Gotham Live) and Gina Savage of The Red Light Podcast Redux as we ponder - Why #Canadians are so nice and ask why are #comedians #narcissistic? Also, why is #campaign2016 so crazy? Hear why #TracyMorgan loves his name and get some sound…
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Episode 64 Say Hello To My Little Friend - Literally! With Angel Salazar and Christy Miller
Comedians Angel Salazar (Scarface) and Christy Miller (opener for Paul Mooney & Andrew "Dice" Clay) join us for Ep. 64 of The Red Light Podcast Redux! From #Cuba to #Comedy to #Scarface and beyond, Angel comes clean...well, sort of. Christy Miller shares how they met and uncovers what's going on…
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Episode 63 UNLADYLIKE with Irene Bremis!
Irene Bremis joins us this week to discuss being #unladylike, #masturbation, her web series #PlanB, saying "no", #Greeks, #democracy, #donaldtrump, #donalddrumpf and whether or not he has Asperger's! Bremis is an actress, writer, director, standup and radio host. She performs throughout the…
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Episode 62 Stripping Stand-up and Spitzer
Standup comic Felicia Michaels joins Gina Savage in the red room and sheds light on her life as an army brat, stripper, comedian, writer, director, photographer, mother and self-described bullshitter! We also weigh in on #DonaldTrump and #EliotSpitzer. For a soft spoken comic she's actually NOT!...
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Episode 61 WHO THE F*@K IS JEFFREY GURIAN?
How did a kid from the bronx become a dentist that drove a pimpmobile, later wind up meeting Woody Allen, writing for Rodney Dangerfield, Jerry Lewis, Joan Rivers (and more!) also break bread with with Salvador Dali? Find out when The Red Light Podcast answers the question: Who the f*uk is…
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Episode 60 From 8-Tracks to Tracking Down a Story with Bari Alyse
Episode 60 barely scratched the surface of all the things that comic, actress, writer/producer and all around renaissance woman Bari Alyse could talk about! Alyse has fascinating stories of her comedy life & her ascent as writer and producer on such shows as: The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show, The...
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Episode 59 Comedy Cosby Capuchin Monkeys and Foot Prostitution with Stacey Prussman
What's hotter than two women talking about comedy and foot porn? I guess you'll have to join Stacey Prussman & Gina Savage for Ep. 59 of The Red Light Podcast Redux to find out! Prussman is a radio host, actress, standup & public speaker (an award winning, keynote speaker on eating disorders) who...
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Episode 58 Keeping It Real with Prophet Teddy
Comedian Teddy "Prophet Teddy" Smith has performed standup in comedy clubs throughout the country, opened for the Isley Brothers at the Tropicana in Atlantic City, received a standing ovation at The Apollo Theater, has appeared on television on Gotham Comedy Live & Comedy Central and, recently,...
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Episode 57 ONE FUNNY BROAD with Janice Messitte
Janice Messitte is a veteran standup and one funny broad! You might've seen her on Letterman & Conan and she's also appeared on Comedy Central. She's also known for a spot on impression of Joan Rivers. Currently, Janice can be seen in the indie film Backseat! In episode 57, Janice sits down with...
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Episode 56 SEX, DRUGS, BOWIE & THE RETURN OF DANTE
Dante returns for Part 2 of our interview! More #sex, #politics, #news, #crime, #drugs #elchapo #seanpenn, #leonardodicaprio #davidbowie #art, #comedy #jokethieves #dickjokes. Tune in. Hear #theredlightpodcastredux every Tues at 8pm on www.wromradio.net. Follow us @RedlightNYC on #twitter and...
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Episode 55 Stupid Idiots with Dave Juskow & Chris Murphy
You don't know Dave Juskow? Well, you're in for a treat! He's a comic's comic, an enigma of sorts and most definitely a troublemaker. He's an actor and writer, known for Turbocharge: The Unauthorized Story of The Cars, Hit and Runway, TV Funhouse, Men of a Certain Age and The Sarah Silverman...
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Episode 54 Pt. 1 Big Pimping & Ho Ho Ho-ing for the Holidays with Dante Nero
Brooklyn born Dante Nero is a fascinating character. Nero dabbled in various fields before turning to comedy. He earned a fencing scholarship to SUNY New Paltz, studied Bio Engineering, worked at a phone company, served as a bouncer, an exotic dancer & pimp! In 2001, Dante turned to stand up...
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Episode 53 It rhymes with "aping" with Chris Murphy
Episode 53 with Chris Murphy has nothing to do with anything really that rhymes with "ape" or "aping". This was a cheap ploy to get your attention. What this episode is is a conversation with my friend who has been in the comedy business over 20 years! Chris Murphy began his career at...
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Episode 52 Stand up StarTalk & Dict Jokes with Leighann Lord
Comedian and author Leighann Lord has appeared on Girls Night Out, HBO's Def Jam, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, The View, #VH1, #FoxNews, #MSNBC & More! She's also the author of DICT JOKES (Vol. 1 & 2) and is the co-host of the #StarTalk podcast with Neil deGrasse Tyson! She's demure and…
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Episode 51 COMEDY HUMANITY AND FARTS with Brian Scolaro
Brian Scolaro is simply one of the most clever and original stand-ups working today! He has appeared on Conan, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comics Unleashed, The Kroll Show, Mad Men, Sullivan & Sons, Bones, The Middle...just to name a few! He regularly headlines comedy clubs throughout...
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Episode 50 Taking a Stand & Talking Stand-up with Dean Edwards
Dean Edwards is a multi talented stand-up comic and impressionist who is a former SNL cast member, has appeared on Comedy Central, Comics Unleashed and in numerous film and TV roles! In Ep. 50, Gina Savage interviews her long time friend (20 yrs) and they cover the #bronx #billcosby…
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Episode 49 READ THE BOOK, GEEN with Marla Schultz
Comedian Marla Schultz - as seen on Comics Unleashed, Girls Behaving Badly, E! Entertainment, Fox's Redeye could very well be your lifestyle coach! She was picked on, picked up and (dare I be corny?) she pulled through! She's toured wit Chelsea Handler and she wants you to READ THE BOOK (find out...
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Episode 48 Happiness Is A Choice with Sean Lynch
Comedian Sean Lynch joins The Red Light Podcast Redux! With unabashed honesty, Lynch talks about his early success as a playwright and standup, his decline after the events of 9/11 and the crazy relationship that spawned 2 great screenplays! You'll also discover that wearing an eye patch can get...
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Episode 47 Zero F**ks Given with Sue Costello
In this episode, we talk about Sue's meteoric rise to the top -- starring & producing her own sitcom for Fox aptly titled "Costello" We also explore her journey through razors to take care of herself throughout her life and career. From the tough streets of Boston to the tough choices she had to...
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Episode 46 Deconstructing Sheba Mason
The daughter of legendary comedian Jackie Mason and Ginger Reiter, Mason opens up about her childhood, earning her comedy stripes, men, her mother, therapy (she's not in it!) and Donald Trump! A performer since the age of two, Sheba has proven herself to be a comedic force to be reckoned with...
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Episode 45 with Ricki Sofer
She took a bite out of the Big Apple but now comedian, friend and fellow co-host Ricki Sofer, heads to Hollywood! Often out-spoken, the Israeli-born Sofer has a no-nonsense approach to her life and career! In this episode, we cover all that plus #military #men #relationships #standup #stickups…
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Episode 43 with Calise Hawkins
"Refreshingly honest" comedian Calise Hawkins joins us for Ep. 43! Calise can be seen on Oxygen's FUNNY GIRLS and she has also appeared on The Nightly Show, The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing and MTV to name a few! Hear how this "writer nerd" stumbled into the...
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Episode 42 with Kyle Grooms
NJ born comedian Kyle Grooms began his career in Florida while attending art school. He quickly rose on the comedy circuit and went on to have his own Comedy Central Special, appear on The Chappelle Show, Last Comic Standing, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, HBO, The Byron Allen Show, The View and...
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Episode 41 with Nicci Take
In Ep. 41, Gina and Ricki sit down with comedian Nicci Take. Discover how this successful, alpha male executive from Liverpool transformed into being a successful international female stand-up! From predator to "Prey" (the name of her soon to be released book!), protecting yourself and more in…
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Episode 40 with Vanessa Hollingshead
In Ep. 40, we examine the extraordinary life & career of Vanessa Hollingshead who has appeared on Comics Unleashed, Comedy Central, performed for our troops abroad & more! Undeniably honest, Vanessa opens up about a childhood that was rife for a career in comedy. Her story is one of survival,...
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Episode 39 with Mike Britt
Veteran stand-up Mike Britt who has appeared on Comedy Central, BET, Showtime, HBO, TruTV and most recently in the hilarious satirical opening sequence of Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt joins us in the Red Room at Broadway Comedy Club for a raw & real look inside comedy. We talk about Kimmy,...
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Episode 38 with Alingon Mitra
You might have trouble saying his name but chances are he's entered your household in some way! Whether you've seen him on Last Comic Standing, Conan or The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson--Alingon Mitra is on the comedy fast track! In episode 38 (recorded in the red room of Broadway Comedy...
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Episode 37 with Carmen Lynch
In the latest installment of The Red Light Podcast Redux, we kick it with comedian Carmen Lynch who has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman (2x!), The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Last Comic Standing, Inside Amy Schumer and more! We cover starting up, starting over, kids?…
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Episode 36 with Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling
Episode 36 comes directly to you from Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling's bedroom! What better place to interview the comic genius that spent 15 yrs. as a cast member and head writer of The Howard Stern Show! From his early days as a musician, to The Rick Dees Show to The Howard Stern Show and…
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Episode 35 with Geno Bisconte
If you haven't heard comedian Geno Bisconte on The Artie Lange Show or seen him on Fox's Red Eye or Gotham Comedy Live on AXS TV---FOR SHAME! Bisconte is also the host of his own popular sports podcast--Geno's Picks! The NY Post described Geno's style as "slash & burn" but we'd say it's also…
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Episode 34 with Jason Salmon
In addition to being a witty & talented stand-up & actor, Jason Salmon has to be one of the nicest and most positive comedians we've interviewed to date...except for one incident he had in 3rd grade ;). Salmon has appeared in Orange Is The New Black, 30 Rock and numerous commercials! Join us for...
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Episode 33 with Harris Stanton
Ep.33 with Harris Stanton features beatings, baseball, bookings, babes, booty, being schooled by Patrice O'Neal--and other comics (tust us, he needed it)and being fortunate in the aftermath of last year's car crash with Tracy Morgan, Ardie Fuqua and the late James McNair. Funny and insightful...
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Episode 31 With Nick Griffin
Comedian Nick Griffin joins The Red Light Podcast Redux for Episode 31. Notably, Griffin has appeared on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, written for The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show and appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman 11 times. The humble and talented Mr. Griffin sheds light on how he...
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Episode 30 with Kevin Downey Jr.
Episode 30 of The Red Light Podcast Redux is provocative one! "Refreshingly bizarre" comedian Kevin Downey Jr. of America"s Got Talent, Comedy Central, The Bob and Tom Show and more joins us for a discussion about pushing the boundaries of comefy! Can rape jokes be funny? Should women (or men) do...
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Episode 29 With Sherrod Small
Life, liberty and the pursuit of porn! Are we judge-y? Do we have too many freedoms? Duggars, man spreading, gun firing, conspiracy theories and--who hasn't been assaulted? Also, is Ann Coulter cool? We bring it all up on the latest edition of The Red Light Podcast Redux with comedian Sherrod...
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The Red Light Podcast is comprised of Ricki Sofer & Gina Savage !Two ladies found themselves thrust together each week in the subterranean underbelly of the Greenwich Village Comedy Club discussing comedy (go figure), comedians, pop culture, men, sex, politics, love, life...and death.A natural, flowing rapport developed; with each woman bringing her own unique background, perspective and experience to the subject matter.It was mutually decided to take these weekly conversations to a wider forum.The result is The Red Light podcast which features all of the above topics and special guests (with special needs :) ).Our Bios:Ricki Sofer is a stand up comedian currently living in New York City. Ricki started her comedy career in Los Angeles and has performed at the Hollywood Improv, Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, Ha Ha club & The Ice House Comedy club. She has written her own column for Shavua Israeli- the most recognized Jewish mag in LA.Originally from Israel, Ricki is a g
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