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Behind The Funny

Scott Higgins Live Productions

Scott Higgins and Ace Aceto have 50 years combined of standing in front of crowds and making people laugh. Now they go Behind The Funny with entertainers in all stages of their career from national headliners, to comedy writers, to newer comics just starting out. Why did they start, what drives them, and what were some of the obstacles? Join Scott and Ace as they go Behind The Funny.

comedy comedy interviews

All Episodes

01:08:25

Ep 341 Roddy Thomas "Don't Let Anyone Take Your Dreams"

Behind The Funny ·

2024/03/14

Roddy Thomas joins us in the Acement this week. Roddy is a long time friend and veteran of the New England comedy scene. He is a comedian and show producer through his Northeast Comedy Review production company. Roddy is one of the most likeable people in the northeast comedy scene and a great storyteller. Check out Roddy Thomas at https://www.facebook.com/comicroddy Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear

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01:32:02

Ep 340 Mike McCarthy "The Comedy Barbarian Returns"

Behind The Funny ·

2024/03/07

Mike McCarthy returns to the Acement for a discussion on all things stand up comedy. Mike is one of the best storytellers out there. He has spent 30 plus years entertaining people nationwide and has the gig stories to go with it, good and funny bady gigs. Check out Mike at https://www.facebook.com/mike.mccarthy.9231 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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01:13:56

Ep 339 Derek Furtado "Swinging Some Big Comedy Energy"

Behind The Funny ·

2024/02/29

Derek Furtado joins us in the Acement this week. Derek is a long time friend of the podcast and always and great conversation. His insight into comedy and performing is always intriguing. We get into Derek's move to NY from RI and the difference between the scenes. Check out Derek at https://www.facebook.com/ComedianDerekFurtado/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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Ep 338 Dan Boulger "How To Start Comedy, Win The...

Behind The Funny ·

2024/02/22

Dan Boulger is our guest this week in the Acement. We wanted to talk to him for awhile. Dan is one of those comics who is loved by audiences and comics alike. Known for his witty writing and sarcastic delivery, we knew he'd be a great conversation. He loves to push the envelope so we knew the stories would be great, and he didn't disappoint. Check out Dan at https://www.instagram.com/boulgerdan Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear

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01:16:25

Ep 337 Brad Mastrangelo "Comedy's Best Kept Secret"

Behind The Funny ·

2024/02/15

Brad Mastrangelo joins us in the Acement this week to discuss his new comedy CD. We also discuss some old school Boston comics and comedy shows. Brad's a great story teller so you know we got a great funny bad gig story. Check out Brad and his new CD at https://bradmastrangelo.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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01:16:15

Ep 336 Doug Key "Rogue Island Comic"

Behind The Funny ·

2024/02/08

Doug Key joins us in the Acement this week. Doug's debut comedy special “Mother of the Year” presented by Mark Normand recently premiered on Normand’s YouTube channel, garnering nearly 100K views in less than one month. Doug founded the Rogue Island Comedy Festival that has become so popular, it now happens over two three day weekends every year bringing in comedians from all over the country. Starting in RI, he now headlines all over the country. Check out Doug at https://www.dougkeycomedy.com/

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01:21:29

Ep 335 Rob Pierce "I Don't Like Attention"

Behind The Funny ·

2024/02/01

Rob Pierce joins us in the Acement tonight. Rob is a comic that doesn't like attention. He tried comedy to say he could do it and has been doing it over a decade. Working at a comedy club, Rob experiences comedy from both sides of the stage. It was an interesting conversation to contrast the two. Does Rob have a funny bad gig, of course he does. Check out Rob at https://www.instagram.com/robpiercestand_up Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF

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01:16:20

Ep 334 Brian LaFontaine "From Periwinkle"s RI To...

Behind The Funny ·

2024/01/25

What is an actor who has been in Netflix's Ozarks with Jason Bateman and the movie The Contractor with Chris Pine doing in the Acement. Brian LaFontaine started comedy with Ace Aceto at Periwinkle's Comedy Club back in the day in RI. Ace and Brian discuss performing together and Brian's transition to acting. Find out why good hair is so important to acting. Check out Brian's roles at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0480961/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a

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01:02:07

Ep 333 Brad Pierce "His Legend Continues"

Behind The Funny ·

2024/01/18

Brad Pierce joins us in the Acement to update Ace and Scott with his latest gig stories. One thing we knew with Brad, he is guaranteed to have put himself in some unique and uncomfortable situations. Tune in and find out what pain he's caused himself and how he got out of it. Check out Brad at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552022278766 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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01:10:44

Ep 332 Brian Mulhern "Writing Plays Or Punchlines,...

Behind The Funny ·

2024/01/11

Scott and Ace welcome friend of the podcast Brian Mulhern to the Acement. Brian recently had a successful run of his play "The Butterfly Boys" and is currently working on a new play, a comedy. Another friend, Brad Pierce, sits in on the conversation so you know there were great stories shared. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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Ep 331 BTF 2023 Best Moments

Behind The Funny ·

2024/01/04

This week is some of our favorite moments from 2023. We talked with some of our idols this year including Roger Kabler, Jonathan Groff, Bob Nelson, and Craig Shoemaker. Plus we pulled some moments where Ace made Scott laugh hard and we also debut a new segment called Scottie Two Times. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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01:27:57

Ep 330 2023 Best of The Funny Bad Gig Stories

Behind The Funny ·

2023/12/30

Ace and Scott always love to ask guests for their funny bad gig stories. Comedians love to listen to each others stories of horrible gigs, so why not put them all together for one great episode of funny bad gig stories. These are some of our favorites from 2023. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins Check out our friends at The Mix Tape

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01:19:52

Ep 329 Best Of Scottober 2023

Behind The Funny ·

2023/12/21

This week we go over some of Ace and Scott's (mostly Ace's) favorite moments from 2023's Scottober. Honorary cohost Tom Stewart joined us once again this year with amazing guests Tony Moschetto (MUFON), Steve Gonsalves (Ghosthunters), Ken DeCosta (RISEUP Paranormal) and Cody DesBiens and Satori Hawes (The Paranormal Couple). From UFO discussions to our investigation at the Conjuring house and Ace's mind blowing moment there it was quite a year. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy

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01:38:00

Ep 328 SNL Season 10 Discussion w/ Brian Mulhern, Dan...

Behind The Funny ·

2023/12/14

This was one of our favorite discussions, the magical season 10 of SNL. Brian Mulhern, Dan Smith, and Brendan Kirby join us in the Acement to talk about the great characters and sketches that came out of that season. All three of our guest have worked on TV and have comedy writing credits so we knew they would have great insight. With an amazing cast including Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Christopher Guest, among others along with a writing staff that included Larry David, SNL Season 10 was

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01:12:00

Ep 327 Mark Riccadonna "Discussing Dry Bar & Downey...

Behind The Funny ·

2023/12/07

Mark Riccadonna is in the Acement this week. Mark is an old friend of the show and co-host of one of our sister podcasts Drinks, Joke, & Storytelling! Mark calls in from the green room of a gig to talk about his Dry Bar special that was just released called Domestic Nomad and the adventure he had getting there. What are Downey Dollars? Listen and find out. Check out Mark's Dry Bar special at https://www.drybarcomedy.com/markr & Check Mark out at https://markriccadonna.com/ Go

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01:17:22

Ep 326 Aaron Leidecker "Everyone Killed, Almost...

Behind The Funny ·

2023/11/30

Aaron Leidecker is in the Acement this week. Aaron got on stage for the first time only a few years ago, but has proven to be one of the hardest working new comics. He can be seen on multiple shows each night, accomplishing 222 performances last year. Check out Aaron at https://www.facebook.com/aaron.leidecker.3 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins Check out our friends at The Mix Tape

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01:36:33

Ep 325 Uzair Malik "GettIng Laughs And Bombing In Two...

Behind The Funny ·

2023/11/23

Uzair Malik is a Muslim Indian immigrant stand-up comedian, newly based in Boston. He was born and raised in India, and moved to United States about a year ago. He has previously performed at San Jose Improv and Alameda Comedy Club in the Bay area, where he got his start. Why did he start stand up comedy and and what was his funny bad gig? Go to https://www.facebook.com/uzair.malik.comedy Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear

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Ep 324 The Boston Comedy Choice Awards

Behind The Funny ·

2023/11/16

Ace and Scott discuss their nomination for a Boston Comedy Choice Award in the Best Podcast category and go through all the categories and the nominees. Go to https://www.bostoncomedychoiceawards.com/ to vote for Behind The Funny or any of the categories Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins Check out our friends at The Mix Tape

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01:30:34

Ep 323 Kevin Bartini " The Marvelous Mr. Bartini"

Behind The Funny ·

2023/11/09

Kevin Bartini is our guest in the Acement this week. After proving himself in the NY comedy scene he was discovered by Jon Stewart and hired as the warm up comic for The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. He can also be seen in ABC's hidden camera show What Would You Do and the hit show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Where did he get his start and what was his bad gig story? Check out Kevin at https://www.kevinbartini.com/ To vote for BTF in the Boston Comedy Choice Awards go to

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01:25:44

Ep 322 "The Butterfly Boys" Brian Mulhern, Frank...

Behind The Funny ·

2023/11/02

Last time Brian Mulhern was on Behind The Funny he talked about the play he wrote called The Butterfly Boys. A play that tackles the subject of a family dealing with the loss of a loved one from Covid and how they all deal with not only the loss, but also their relationships with each other. Today we talk to Brian, our friend Frank O'Donnell who's playing the father, and Rita Maron who is directing about the play as it approaches opening night!! To vote for BTF in the Boston Comedy Choice Awards go

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