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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

01:30:22

Ep 242 Stacy Kendro "That's The Cosmo Talkin"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/04/21

Stacy Kendro joins us live in the Acement. Stacy started comedy in New England and eventually made the move to New York. She's traveled the country performing at some of the top clubs. Stacy definitely shared some great stories. Check out https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVQpNhp__1UCvGZBqgn1YpA

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01:29:22

Ep 241 Slappin' Around Some Bad Crowd Stories

Behind The Funny ·

2022/04/14

This week Roman Pierce, Derrick Fonseca, and Brian Vincent join Scott in the Acement for a discussion about unruly crowds. We started talking about the Will Smith/Chris Rock slap and went from there. Problem is the first 25 minutes, the mic was on mute. We pick up from there.

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01:33:21

Ep 240 Steve Bjork "2nd Time Will Work For Sure...Maybe"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/04/07

After equipment failure let us down the first time Steve Bjork was on, we had to have him back. Steve joins us live in the Acement to discuss his career, movie role decisions, and bad gigs. What could go wrong this time? Internet go down, mics not set up correctly...Maybe. Go to https://stevebjork.com/

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50:10

Ep 239 Carolyn Fox "Radio Royalty"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/03/31

Carolyn Fox stops by the Acement, virtual-ly, and didn't have a lot of time but definitely made the most of it. She was a female shock jock on 94HJY in RI and was one of the biggest in the country. We definitely need to have her back on.

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02:08:14

Ep 238 Eric Hofer "Riding The Wave Of Life, Up and Down"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/03/24

We were so excited to have Eric Hofer in the Acement this week. He started at Periwinkle's and instantly became a crowd favorite. Besides being a comic he became the owner of a comedy club, which he did not have long due to mishandling. He was very candid and open, he's just riding the wave of life.

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01:24:41

Ep 237 Steve Halligan "An Open Book, A Happy Ending"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/03/17

Steve Halligan joins us in the Acement this week. Winner of the Beantown Comedy Riots, featured on the Headliner for Recovery Comedy and on the Addicts Comedy Tour. What turning point when he became a father led him to where he is today? https://www.stevehalligan.com/

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01:50:54

Ep 236 Corey Gee "You Can't Keep A Good Comic Down"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/03/10

Corey Gee joins us in the Acement to talk about his quick rise in comedy and having to stop due to a conflict at his day job. Corey made a tough choice but after biding his time he made his return to the stage to pursue his passion. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FWnkmkZf3e2glmUSB3N8S

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32:00

BONUS Bill Simas "The Comedy Park"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/03/09

Bill Simas joins Ace and Scott in the Acement to talk about his new comedy venture. Coming April 2022. https://thecomedypark.com/

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01:02:08

Ep 235 James Firth "Spice Up The P**$y"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/03/03

Ace and Scott are excited to have James Firth in the Acement. James has been doing comedy 5 years, he has an odd perspective and very dry delivery which crowds love. He also graduated nursing school on the doorstep of a pandemic so we are excited to learn how he's navigated being a nurse and comedian the past few years.

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35:32

Ep 234 BONUS Kody Brunet "Standing Up & Standing Tall"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/03/02

Kody Brunet is an up-and-coming comic who is getting himself noticed in the CT comedy scene. He talks about overcoming obstacles and the ones that have made him stronger.

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01:20:50

Ep 233 Ed Regine "Welcome To The Stage"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/02/24

Ed "The Machine" Regine joins Ace and Scott in the Acement to talk about his acting and comedy career, starting his own comedy club, quitting cruise ships, and writing his book "Welcome To The Stage: How A Forgotten Dream Became A Reality" https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-Stage-Forgotten-Became-Reality/dp/166321039X

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01:29:01

Ep 232 Eddie Brill "Emerson Man To Letterman"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/02/17

Eddie Brill joins us in the Acement this week. Eddie is a well respected, very funny and talented stand up comedian. He talks about his start while attending Emerson College thru his years working on The Late Show with David Letterman as the warm up comic and Stand Up Comedy Talent Coordinator. Go to https://www.eddiebrill.com/ for info

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01:16:27

Ep 231 Justin Michael Morales "An Old Fashioned...

Behind The Funny ·

2022/02/10

Justin Michael Morales stops by the Acement this week to discuss filming documentaries, attempting stand up, becoming an award winning mixologist and restauranteur, and developing his own incredible bourbon. Check out Justin's bourbon at https://www.savorupndown.com/

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01:04:26

Ep 230 Jimmy Dunn "From Yapper To Comic To Sitcom Star"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/02/03

Jimmy Dunn is in the Acement with Scott and Ace this week. Jimmy's comedy start was unconventional but effective. He definitely had talent but he also had a work ethic which brought him to a late night show where he met his hero and to the CBS sitcom "The McCarthy's" Check out Jimmy at https://jimmydunn.com/ or his podcast with Tony V http://twobostonguys.weebly.com/

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01:16:11

Ep 229 Sister Imogene & Grandma Martha EPISODE REVISITED

Behind The Funny ·

2022/01/27

We recently had Jay Burns and Brian Vincent join us for an episode to catch up on comedy and Jay's new podcast "Kill Smarter". It was such a blast Ace and Scott wanted to revisit the episode their alter egos Sister Imogene and Grandma Martha came to the studio for a visit.

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01:05:39

Ep 228 Art Bell "The Start Of Comedy Central"

Behind The Funny ·

2022/01/20

What does an economist, working for HBO, who loves comedy, do in his spare time. Come up with the idea for Comedy Central. Art Bell was in the Acement this week and shared his story with Scott and Ace on how he came up with the idea for Comedy Central and how it came to be. You can read about it in his book Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor. https://www.amazon.com/Constant-Comedy-Started-Central-Sense/dp/1646040899 . https://www.artbellwriter.com/

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55:40

Ep 227 Best of Scottober 2021

Behind The Funny ·

2022/01/14

Normally we have an episode about the paranormal before Halloween. Ace booked a whole month of themed guests for Scottober 2021. Started with an inspiring story from comedian Dave Kane, then clips from episodes with actor David Naughton "American Werewolf In London", Cody Ray DesBiens & Satori Hawes "The Paranormal Couple", Ken DeCosta "Riseup Paranormal", and Jason Hawes "Ghost Hunters, Ghost Nation, TAPS"

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41:57

Ep 226 Best of 2021 Pt 3

Behind The Funny ·

2022/01/09

We continue our look back at 2021, starting with a collection of Ace's "To Your Point" moments then continue with great stories from Rob Bartlett, Mo Mandel, Nick Pasyanos, Martin Olsen, Jay Burns and Brian Vincent.

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01:03:00

Ep 225 Best Of 2021 Pt 2

Behind The Funny ·

2021/12/31

This episode we look back at some great one liners, incredible wow moments, and some awesome stories from 2021. Includes Paul Bond, Richie Byrne, Cal Verduchi, Jackie Flynn, Andrew Kennedy, Brian Kiley, Jack Lynch, Sean Morey, Kevin Mulhern, Mark Riccadonna, Al Romas, Dave Russo, Shea Spillane, Jimmy Tingle, Rick Walker

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49:41

Ep 224 Best of 2021 Pt 1

Behind The Funny ·

2021/12/24

This episode Scott and Ace look back at some of the best moments from 2021, including musical moments, relationship issues, great stories and awesome one liners. Including Tom Anzalone, Judy Carter, Bobby Braciola, Gregg Boggis, Tyler Hittner, Chris McGuire, Dwayne Perkins, Mike Murray, Brad Pierce, Kirsten Logan, Brian and Carla Mulhern

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