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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.

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All Episodes

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Ep 267 Joe Chin "International Man Of Ghosthunters"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/10/13

As SCOTTober rolls along, Ace & Scott talk to Joe Chin member of TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society, started by past guest and BTF friend, Jason Hawes) Joe has been featured on Ghosthunters and Ghosthunters International. After a chance meeting at the Paine House investigation last month,we invited Joe to come on and talk about his experiences as a para-investigator. Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast

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Ep 266 Cody Desbiens & Satori Hawes "Paranormal...

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2022/10/06

We start off SCOTTober welcoming back Cody Desbiens and Satori Hawes, the Paranormal Couple. They return with items and stories from their paranormal museum. Cody and Satori our both natural story tellers and bring such interesting items. Why are there always dolls? Check them out at http://paranormalcouple.com/ Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast

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Ep 265 Wendy Liebman "No Bag Of Rice Needed For This...

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2022/09/29

Scott and Ace are thrilled to be joined by Wendy Liebman. Wendy has a comedy resume that would make any comedian jealous. Name a late night show and she's been on it, comedy specials she has them. A bad accident in 2018 knocked her down awhile but she came back strong. She still loves comedy as much now as she did when she started, and you can tell. What Disney royalty is she related to? Check Wendy out at https://www.wendyliebman.com/ Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast

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Ep 264 Jason Merrill "See Kids, It Can Happen To Anyone"

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2022/09/22

Jason Merrill joins us this week. We talk about how he had a late start in comedy but quickly made a name for himself. In seven short years he's opened up for the likes of Lenny Clarke and Steve Sweeney, started producing shows with his Shooting From The Hip Comedy, and recently headlined Nick's Comedy Stop. What can we say, he killed. Check out Jason at https://www.facebook.com/jason.merrill.5243 Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast

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01:27:28

Ep 263 Lou Angelwolf "The Most Consistent Third Place...

Behind The Funny ·

2022/09/15

Lou Angelwolf joins Ace and Scott from FL. Lou started his career there with the likes of Ron Bennington, Dennis Regan, and Larry the Cable Guy. Liked by these headliners as well as touring acts, he was a go to opener or as he says "The Most Consistent Third Place Finisher". Check out Lou at https://www.facebook.com/lou.angelwolf Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast

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Ep 262 Mitch Stinson "From Top Gun To Comedy Maverick"

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2022/09/08

Over 100 successful landings on aircraft carriers wasn't enough excitement for Mitch Stinson, so he went into stand up comedy. Scott and Mitch started together and had plenty of stories to share. We talk about Mitch's brother helping him write and bomb his first time on stage and his triumphant return years later. Check out Mitch at http://www.mitchstinson.com/ Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast

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01:21:32

Ep 261 Patrick O'Connor "Oops We Did It Again"

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2022/09/01

Once again we did not check before the show and the mics were not on the right setting, Oops. Patrick O'Connor joins us in the Acement to talk about coming about in the comedy scene as a newer comic. What's his funny bad gig story? Listen and find out. Check out Pat at https://www.instagram.com/pat.oconnor12/ Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast

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01:27:41

Ep 260 Rhonda Corey and Roman Pierce "First Jokes,...

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2022/08/25

With Ace out of town, Scott has friends Rhonda Corey and Roman Pierce in the Acement for a comedy discussion that crosses many subjects from remember our first jokes to bad teen years to finding religion to Rhonda's delicious chocolate chip scones. Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast

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01:18:25

Ep 259 Butch Bradley "To The Woman Heckler, I Hate...

Behind The Funny ·

2022/08/18

Butch Bradley joins us in the Acement from Vegas. We talk about how he honed his skills in Boston before heading to the west coast. There he earned spots on several TV shows before heading to Vegas where he now has a residency at the LA Comedy Club at the Strat Hotel and Casino. How did Butch's funny bad gig help him get better? Check out Butch at https://butchbradleycomedy.com/ Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:34:17

Ep 258 Tyler Hittner and Shea Spillane "Weed Wacking...

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2022/08/11

Ace is out of town, so Scott had two former guests Shea Spillane and Tyler Hittner join him in the Acement. We discuss if society is too sensitive, Tyler discussing his handicap on stage, can ghost be handicapped and what would happen if you weed wacked the plant that would cure cancer. Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast

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Special Announcement "The Comedy Park"

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2022/08/05

Behind The Funny will be at The Comedy Park in Cranston RI on Saturday August 6 at 8pm. Scott and Ace will perform stand up and share some of their favorite stories from the podcast. Go to https://www.thecomedypark.com/events/behind-the-funny for tickets.

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01:43:33

Ep 257 Paul Nardizzi "Some Comics Say Things Funny,...

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2022/08/04

Scott and Ace were excited to finally have Paul Nardizzi in the Acement. He's been on the wishlist since the beginning. Paul is one of the most prolific comedy writers around producing hours of stand up and several books. Winner of the Boston Comedy festival and appeared on Conan O'Brien just to name a few accomplishments. Check out Paul at https://paulnardizzi.com/ Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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01:14:42

Ep 256 Don Zollo "The Mark Of Zollo"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/07/28

According to Don's website, "Don Zollo is what happens when a wicked comedic juggernaut blends with an unstoppable source of hyperbole." Basically it means Don is a funny comic that likes pushing boundries. A conversation in the Acement was overdue. Don's a born storyteller and quite candid so you never know where the conversation will go. Check out Don at https://www.facebook.com/thedonzollo/ Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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01:43:33

Ep 255 Brian & Carla "Return Of The Mulherns"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/07/21

This week the power couple of Brian (Cat Country Radio) and Carla Mulhern (Local Non-Profit Maven) visit the Acement. Ace and Scott love exploring their perfectly imperfect marriage, to quote Brian. Will they question why they married each other again? How many snorts and eye rolls will Carla give? Listen and find out. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins Check out The MixTape Podcast at https://anchor.fm/mixtapepod/support

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Ep 254 Dan Smith "Jokes, Dating Shows, Military...

Behind The Funny ·

2022/07/14

Dan Smith is in the Acement this week and we talk about his 20 plus years in comedy. Starting in Boston and moving to LA early on, he found success working and writing on shows like Blind Date and The 5th Wheel. He has also done 25+ shows for the military. He had a heart warming story about an amazing star he worked with and was close to. Dan's bad gig story was another one we hadn't heard before. Check out Dan at https://dansmith.com/ Get your BTF gear

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01:23:04

Ep 253 Kevin Flynn "There Once Was A Comic In Nantucket"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/07/07

Kevin Flynn joins us in the Acement to talk about the upcoming Nantucket Comedy Festival. He started the festival to support a great program, Stand Up and Learn. What made a professional soccer player start telling jokes, what famous show was he almost on, and what is his funny bad gig story? You'll find out in this episode. https://kevinflynnlive.com/ Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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01:06:23

Ep 252 Tony V REVISIT "No Gorilla Suit Or Seinfeld...

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2022/06/30

Ace and Scott decided to release the previous episode with friend Tony V in honor of his opening for Bill Burr at Fenway Park in August. Tony is one of the best storytellers around. He has spent his career performing all over the country and working in movies and TV. Tony is definitely a comedian that is well respected and loved by audiences and comedians alike. After listening to him in this episode, you'll know why. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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Ep 251 George Hamm "Telling Jokes From Maine To...

Behind The Funny ·

2022/06/23

George Hamm dials into the Acement from the wilds of Maine. George is a great comic and a friend to many so we wanted him on for awhile. He has such a great story; serving in the Marines, starting comedy in Maine, taveling as far as China to perform. George was living a comics life. Like many he had internal struggles that took over. George was very candid and is a great story teller. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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01:08:45

Ep 250 Nick Albanese "Little Buddy, One Fun Episode"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/06/16

Nick Albanese returns to the Acement to discuss his new one man show "Buddy: One Last Night". When Nick was young people called him Little Buddy because of his resemblance to Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci. After building a great reputation as a comedian and an actor, who better to put on this type of show then Nick. Check out Nick at https://www.facebook.com/nickalbanese Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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01:43:12

Ep 249 Howie Mason "The Unofficial 3rd Mic Shares One...

Behind The Funny ·

2022/06/09

We loved having Howie Mason in the Acement, nevermind the fact he brings gifts. Howie stays busy with shows so it lends itself to some great stories. We start with catching up since covid and end with a story straight out of Scottober. Help out comedian Artie Rob here https://gofund.me/43554df5 Check out Howie at https://www.facebook.com/howie.mason.9

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