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PODCAST

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.

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All Episodes

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...

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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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01:42:19

Ep 321 The Paranormal Couple "Cody DesBiens and...

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2023/10/26

We kicked off the month SCOTTober discussing Ace & Scott's investigation at The Conjuring House from earlier this year with RISEup Paranormal's Ken Decosta . During that investigation Cody Ray DesBiean & Satori Hawes of Ghosthunters were able to make contact with someone from Ace's past and it was pretty unnerving! Join Ace & Scott as the Paranormal Couple return to talk about that night, and the breaking news about their Paranormal Museum! Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/hauntedmuseum

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01:33:41

Ep 320 Tony Moschetto "Legendary UFO Stories And...

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2023/10/19

Tony Moschetto returns to the Acement to discuss UFOs with Scott, Ace and SCOTTOBER cohost Tom Stewart. Paranormal means "beyond normal explanation", so UFOs are definitely in the category. Tony's involvement with MUFON and Tom's personal experience made for a great discussion. 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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01:24:11

Ep 319 Steve Gonsalves "Ghost Hunters , A Life With...

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2023/10/12

Steve Gonsalves from Ghost Hunters is in the Acement this week for SCOTTOBER. Tom Stewart joins Scott and Ace as cohost as we talk to Steve about his career in pararnormal investigations with TAPS and Ghost Hunters and his new book " A Life With Ghosts " Check out Steve at https://www.facebook.com/stevegonsalvesofficial Find his book at bit.ly/alifewithghostsbook Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear

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01:41:44

Ep 318 Ken DeCosta "Conjuring Up A Great Start for...

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2023/10/05

This week Ace, Scott, and special SCOTTober co-host Tom Stewart kick off their favorite month with the return of Ken Decosta from RISEup Paranormal! The guys start the month talking paranormal with Ken, including their investigation at The Conjuring House earlier this year! We review some unbelievable moments from that night including one that through Ace for a loop. Check out Riseup Paranormal at https://riseupparanormal.com/ Check out My Paranormal Story Podcast at

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01:34:44

Ep 317 Lauren Sims & Joanna Rapoza "Tea Bagged By...

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2023/09/28

Joining us in the Acement this week are Lauren Sims and Joanna Rapoza, two comics that have risen quickly in the New England comedy scene. They both waited until later in life to start comedy but what drove them to do so. What were some of their high moments? Of course we love hearing about the low ones, the funny bad gigs. Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/lauren.simsrichard & https://www.facebook.com/joanna.rapoza.7 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a

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01:24:43

Ep 316 Carla Mulhern "Brian's Not Here, It’s Carla’s...

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2023/09/21

Carla Mulhern is in the Acement this week. Fans of RI Radio Legend, Brian Mulhern, are very aware of the very patient woman behind the neurotic mess we hear on the radio. Brian and Carla have been guests on the podcast twice, but we thought it was time for Carla to come on as a guest alone, without the constant interruptions from Brian! Join Ace & Scott as they pull every 1920's saying this dame has in her head! Check out Carla at https://www.facebook.com/carla.izzard , Support the Izzy Foundation

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01:38:49

Ep 315 Paul Reubens Tribute Turns Into A Playhouse W/...

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2023/09/14

The Mixtape Podcast crew join Scott and Ace in the Acement to discuss Pee Wee Herman aka Paul Reubens and his influence on comedy. What discuss our favorite Pee Wee moments, some interesting behind the scene facts and then things go off the rails as the tend to do. Check out our friends at The Mix Tape Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mix-tape/id1506341641 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear

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01:29:34

Ep 314 Tony Moschetto "Punchlines And Pumpkin Contests"

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2023/09/07

In the Acement this week Tony Moschetto. Tony has traveled across the USA three times. -Lists his emergency contact as "whoever's reading this" (congratulations, you are now Tony Moschetto's emergency contact) -" Kinda" broke the hip of the man who invented the whiffle ball while playing tennis. And so on... In his spare time, Tony likes to read and play tennis, not at the same time, though. Tony is one of the most uniquely hilarious comedians in the United States. Check out Tony at

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01:12:17

Ep 313 Craig Shoemaker "Don Knotts Favorite Comic,...

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2023/08/31

Craig Shoemaker joins us in the Acement this week. He's spent over four decades as a comedian, actor, author, writer and producer. He was named Comedian of the Year at The American Comedy Awards and has been included on the IMDB “Top 100 Stand Up Comics” list. Craig has spoken all over the world, including his acclaimed TED Talk based on his nonprofit foundation Laughter Heals. Check out Craig at https://www.craigshoemaker.com/ or https://www.winningwithhumor.com/ Go

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01:32:20

Ep 312 Bob Nelson "The Comeback Of Nelson Schmelson"

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2023/08/24

Comedy Legend Bob Nelson joins Scott and Ace in the Acement. Bob was once in a comedy group with Rob Bartlett and Eddie Murphy called "The Identical Triplets". In 1985, Rodney Dangerfield's 9th Annual Young Comedians Special introduced major comic like Rita Rudner, Yakov Smirnoff, Sam Kinison, Bob Saget, and Louie Anderson. One standout was Bob Nelson, a hilarious comic with characters like Jiffy Jeff, Eppy Epperman, and the hilarious College All Star Football Team. Many late-night TV appearances,

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01:08:00

Ep 311 Jess Miller "Five Pounds of T*t Sweat"

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2023/08/17

This week Ace and Scott talk with Jesse Miller at her office in MA. Jesse is a disabled vet that has dealt with depression in her past but has risen above it to become a very accomplished comedian and producer. Her office walls are covered with promotional flyers and posters for shows she has produced and it is impressive. Check out Jess at https://www.jessmillercomedy.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear

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01:39:09

Ep 310 Paul Elwell "Drove 90 Mins On A Thursday Nite...

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2023/08/10

Paul Elwell joins us in the Acement this week. Paul was a Boston comic for over 20 years beginning in 1997. He was on Comedy Central and a freelance comedy writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Dennis Miller. Slowing down before the pandemic and has not returned to stand up. He is currently part owner of the children's property Beantown Pals, with former guest Tom Hayes. Check out Paul at https://www.facebook.com/paul.elwell Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee

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01:23:43

Ep 309 Dawn Tyler “It’s 2023, We Can Talk About That...

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2023/08/03

Dawn Tyler joins us in the Acement. Dawn is a newcomer to the comedy scene but she is definitely making a mark! She's a triple threat on stage as a comedian, actor and singer. And now she can add promoter/booker to her resume. Check out Dawn at https://www.facebook.com/dawn.smith.125 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 Podcast

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02:37:16

Ep 308 Paul Jaxon and Brian Mulhern "Jaxon & The...

Behind The Funny ·

2023/07/27

What do you get when 2 radio legends reunite in the Acement? Radio Gold! If you were a listener of Boston radio station WFNX in the 90's you remember the hilarious duo Jaxon & The Pharmacist, Paul Jaxon & Brian Mulhern (The Pharmacist). The duo went their separate ways in the late 90's and after their two solo careers were recently cut short, they are reuniting. Join Ace this week with Jaxon & The Pharmacist as they talk about their past, present, and the exciting future about to happen

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