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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

02:03:55

Ep 190 Mark Riccadonna "Comedy Found Him"

Behind The Funny ·

2021/04/29

This is our first episode recorded Live in the Acement on Twitch.tv/drinksjokesnstorytelling. Ace and I were only recording thru his laptop mic but didn't know until the end. We're honored to have Mark Riccadonna as our first live guest. Mark started as an actor, managed a comedy club, and filled in when acts were needed. He's entertained the troops and contributed writing to SNL, not bad. Check Mark out at http://markriccadonna.com/ BTF merch available at http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod

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01:06:24

Ep 188 Rhonda Corey "Talk Is Cheap"

Behind The Funny ·

2021/04/15

Our good friend Rhonda Corey joins us in the Acement for a talk about her successful online show "Talk Is Cheap" and how comedians handle streaming shows. Check out Rhonda at https://www.facebook.com/rhondacoreycomedy/ BTF merch available at http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod

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Ep 187 Pryor and Murphy "Groundbreaking Comedy Specials"

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2021/04/08

John Morris and Derrick Fonseca join us in the Acement to discuss groundbreaking comedy specials. There are so many comics we could talk about but we settled on two, Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy. BTF merch available at http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod

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08:53

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

Behind The Funny ·

2021/04/06

Ace and Scott wanted to say thanks and talk about upcoming podcast news.... Wed nights join us live from 8:30-9:30 at https://www.twitch.tv/drinksjokesnstorytelling . BTF merch available at http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod

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01:21:02

Ep 186 Kevin Mulhern "You Can Now Call Him Stunt Man"

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2021/04/01

Kevin Mulhern, WHJY radio's stunt boy now stunt man, is our guest in the Acement. A very accomplished comedy writer who spent time in LA performing stand up and writing. He has written on award shows and with the legendary Phil Hartman. BTF merch available at http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod

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01:47:50

Ep 185 Mike Murray & Brad Pierce "Chaotic Covid Check...

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2021/03/25

Our episode "Comedy and Coronavirus" on 03/24/20 included comedian and friend of the podcast Brad Pierce having a meltdown about his comedy career and its direction with the pandemic starting. We decided to check in with him one year later. Brad's partner Mike Murray from the online Mike and Brad show joins us. The drinks were flowing and so were the stories, we were kind of all over the place but we had a lot of fun. BTF merch available at http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod

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01:20:23

Ep 184 Greg Boggis "Nothing Boggis About This Guy"

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2021/03/18

Greg Boggis is a guest we've wanted in the Acement for awhile. A chance text to Ace finally got him here. Stand-up, writer, actor, producer, he has done a lot in his 27 years as a performer. What makes a history/communications major try stand up comedy for the first time? You find out in this episode. BTF merch available at http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod

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Ep 183 "A Wild And Crazy Conversation"

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2021/03/10

What happens when four comedians get together to discuss some of their all time favorite comedy movies. It turns into a Steve Martin tribute of course. Comedians John Morris and Derrick Fonseca join us in the Acement for a discussion of comic genius, Steve Martin. Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny or http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod

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01:33:14

Ep 182 Wes Martens "The New Old Guy"

Behind The Funny ·

2021/03/04

Wes Martens is in the Acement for this episode of Behind The Funny. Wes waited until 50 to try comedy and it paid off. He quickly made a name for himself on the west coast with major acts and booked his own shows. Relocating to the east coast has not slowed Wes down. When you see Wes perform, you think "Why don't I know this guy?" After this episode, you will. Check Wes Martens out at http://www.wesmartens.com/ Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny or http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod

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01:44:45

Ep 181 Chris McGuire "From Boston Stages To Comedy...

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2021/02/25

You may not know Chris McGuire at first glance but you know his work. As a writer on several Comedy Central roasts and shows to executive producing Martha and Snoop's Potluck Party Challenge, his work is well known. Did you know he started as a stand up comic? Listen to his journey from stage to page. Follow Chris at https://www.instagram.com/chris8675309/?hl=en Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny or http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod

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01:07:14

Ep 180 Angel Rentas "Laughter Is The Best Medicine"

Behind The Funny ·

2021/02/18

How does a bilingual nursing student pay for college? Stand up comedy of course. Angel Rentas joins us in the Acement this week, from doing stand up in college for chicken wings to becoming a nurse practitioner in cardiology while building a comedy career. Angel is an essential superhero on and off the stage, raising thousands for charity through comedy. Check out Angel at https://ar32463.wixsite.com/comedy-site Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny or http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod

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01:31:35

Ep 179 Dwayne Perkins "Yeah, Like Wayne with a D"

Behind The Funny ·

2021/02/11

Dwayne Perkins joins us in the Acement this week. Ace and Dwayne talk about performing together in the 90s before Dwayne moved to LA. We talk about about TV appearances, commercials, and the differences between NY and LA comedy. Dwayne is an eductated man that took a different path and engineered and great comedy career for himself. Check him out at https://dwayneperkins.com/ Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny or http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod

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01:04:42

Ep 178 Tyler Hittner "Get Yourself A Cane & Start...

Behind The Funny ·

2021/02/04

Tyler Hittner is a stand up comedian that takes the stand part out of it, not by choice. He has used humor his whole life to overcome obstacles and that led him to rolling onto the stage for his first time. Tyler's quick wit has served him well and led to the episode title. Check out Tyler at https://www.facebook.com/Wheelz1990 Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny or http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod

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01:11:22

Ep 177 Tom Anzalone "A Night At The (Comedy) Opera"

Behind The Funny ·

2021/01/28

Tom Anzalone is one of Ace's all time favorite headliners he worked with. As Ace says he was silly and a lot of fun. Started in Pittsburgh working with the likes of Dennis Miller and Jay Leno he quickly became a headliner of his own. He used is training as an opera singer to perform comedy and music in a very different way, and it was a hit. Check out Tom at https://tomanzalone.com/ Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny or http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod

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01:07:59

Ep 176 Judy Carter "The Comedy Gospel According To Judy"

Behind The Funny ·

2021/01/20

Judy Carter is a name everyone in comedy knows. Author of several books including "Standup The Book", "The Comedy Bible", and recently "The New Comedy Bible". A sought after public speaker, coach and mentor to many famous comedians, she has an amazing resume. It was honor to have her in the Acement and pass on some of her history and wisdom. Look up Judy at https://judycarter.com/ Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny or http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod

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01:29:10

Ep 175 The Mulherns "The Woman Behind The Man Who...

Behind The Funny ·

2021/01/13

Our good friend Brian Mulhern from Cat Country 98.1 joins us this week, but we also invited Carla Mulhern for some behind the scenes info. What's it like living with someone who thinks he's funny? Is he always funny and laughing? What practical joke got him in serious hot water with Carla's parents? Brian and Carla snort and sneer their way thru some great stories. BTF merch https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirts/acement Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:53:50

Ep 174 Behind The Funny 2020 Best Moments Part 2

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2021/01/07

This week we continue our look back on 2020. The episode starts with Ace and Scott and few of their bourbon moments, we also share some unconventional and uncomfortable moments, we remember the genesis of Boston and Rhode Island comedy, we remember two special friends lost this year, and we wrap up with an epic melt down by a very good friend of the podcast. What an awesome year its been ..... for the podcast. Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:01:08

Ep 173 Behind The Funny 2020 Best Moments Part 1

Behind The Funny ·

2020/12/31

As 2020 comes to an end, finally, we look back at a year of great podcasts on Behind The Funny. In Part 1 we share some great one liners, some of which become show titles. We listen back to some of the great national headliners we talked to and hear some amazing wow moments. What an awesome year its been ..... for the podcast. Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:19:19

Ep 172 Best Of The Funny Bad Gigs 2020 Edition

Behind The Funny ·

2020/12/24

As 2020 comes to a close, thankfully, we look back at all the great Funny Bad Gig stories our guest shared with us. From Max Dolcelli's Sam Kinison story to Tom Cotter's infamous retired jersey story, this is a collection of some of the stories that made us laugh or cringe the most. To support Behind The Funny podcast go to https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:41:59

Ep 171 Darren LaCroix "Corporate Clunker To World...

Behind The Funny ·

2020/12/17

Darren LaCroix is a World Champion Winning Public Speaker, Author, and Trainer. Plus at one time, as Darren said, he was Ace's b***h when he started comedy. He took lessons learned in comedy and became one of the most successful public speakers working today. How did a man who says he wasn't funny and failed at one of his first businesses become a success. He explains it in this episode. Check out https://darrenlacroix.com/ Support BTF podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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