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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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01:30:24

Ep 170 Myq Kaplan "The Bill Burr of Happiness"

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2020/12/10

A masters in linguistics is not a prerequisite for comedy, but Myq Kaplan uses it masterfully. Saying he has a quick wit is way underselling it. He is a wordsmith. Myq has multiple comedian albums out, a Comedy Central & Amazon special, 2 podcasts, and has appeared on just about every late night show there is. Ace and Scott just try to keep up in this episode. Check out Myq Kaplan at http://myqkaplan.com/ Support BTF podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:24:22

Ep 169 Gene Trifilo "Fun Hangs, Food Comps, & One...

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2020/12/03

Gene Trifilo joins us in the Acement this week. Gene's passion for performing is one step above his love of good food comp. We discuss green room hangs, best food gigs, and one of the shi**iest gigs we have ever heard. Check out Gene at https://www.facebook.com/gene.trifilo Support BTF podcast at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny

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01:16:39

Ep 168 Bob Carney "Comedy Started As Bucket List,...

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2020/11/26

Bob Carney joins us in the Acement this week. Bob is a long time Boston Comedy favorite that came up during the big comedy boom. He turned a bucket list item into a long career and has all the great stories to go along with it. Check out Bob at https://www.facebook.com/bobcarneycomedian Support BTF podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:46:41

Ep 167 Martin Olson "From The Ding Ho To Phineas & Ferb"

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2020/11/19

We heard stories about piano players at the famous Ding Ho Comedy Club, we had to talk to one. Martin Olson was talked about by several former guests. He may have started playing piano but went on to an incredible Emmy nominated comedy writing career. From writing the Encyclopedia Of Hell to writing Phineas & Ferb, Martin has been involved in a lot of amazing projects. Check out Martin at https://www.martin-olson.com/ . Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny

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01:08:41

Ep 166 Steve Scarfo "Live Free Or Die Laughing"

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2020/11/12

Steve Scarfo is another comic who is also a show producer. He actually owned his own comedy club in Maine. Steve is known for his high energy act. Why did he get a tap on the shoulder during one performance, like a manager taking the ball from a pitcher? Listen and find out. Check out http://www.stevescarfo.com/ . Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny

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01:21:37

Ep 165 Pat Oates "Ace & Scott Are Learned From Pat"

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2020/11/05

We talk to Pat Oates in the Acement this week. Pat is passionate about the art of comedy and has helped out a lot of young comics. His book "How Not To Suck At Comedy" (available on Amazon) has a lot of these teachings in it. Pat even teaches Ace and Scott a few things during this episode. Check out Pat on Twitter @pat_oates. Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:22:05

Ep 164 Tom Stewart "My Paranormal Story" Scott Stains...

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2020/10/29

Tom Stewart is in the Acement for our annual scare the crap out of Scott Halloween episode. Tom is not only a very funny comic, he is also an experienced paranormal investigator. He explains the paranormal, has stories of his investigations, and brought EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomenon). Yeah, real ghost voices. Check out Tom's book on Amazon "10 Best Tools for Ghost Hunting" and his podcast "My Paranormal Story". Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:39:30

Episode 163 Chris Tabb "He Never Cheats The People"

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2020/10/22

Chris Tabb is one of those performers that commands the stage whenever and where ever he performs. Chris actually had two starts in comedy. What national comedian taught Chris to always "Be worth the price of the ticket" and to "Never cheat the people". It's all in this episode. Check Chris out at https://www.christabbshow.com/ . Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:28:47

Episode 162 - Mike Bent "I'm A Very Honest Performer"

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2020/10/15

Mike Bent is in the Acement this week. Not only a comic, he is a professor of comedy at Emerson College in Boston. His students have gone to write for The Daily Show and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and won Emmys. We discuss his love of the process of creating comedy. Why did being an honest performer cause Mike to do something to an out of town headliner that comedians respected him for. Check out Mike at http://www.abrakidabra.com/. Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:09:28

Episode 161 - Niki Luparelli "OMG I Could F*** Your...

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2020/10/08

Niki Luparelli is a multi-talented entertainer. Comediene, Singer, Show producer, she does it all. Niki started the same time as Scott and has worked on several shows with Ace. What famous comedian did she say this episodes title to? Check Niki out at https://www.nikiluparelli.com . Support BTF podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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02:06:45

Episode 160 - Tommy Morin "It Takes Two"

Behind The Funny ·

2020/10/01

Tommy Morin is our guest in the Ace-ment this week. Ace knew Tommy from the Periwinkle's days as part of the comedy team Caito and Morin. Together for 3 1/2 years, they skyrocketed to the top of the comedy ladder. A personal decision then changed their path. Tommy is one of the deepest most spiritual guests we've ever had. Check Tommy Morin out at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-morin-40186817 . Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:24:29

Episode 159 - Marty Caproni "We Do A Weird Job"

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2020/09/24

Marty Caproni is a comic that likes to take chances. As he says he swings hard so we he connects its big but when he doesn't, he'll corkscrew in the ground. Pushing limits has helped become a favorite of audiences and comics alike. Marty is not afraid to take a deep dive into a subject. Check out Marty at https://www.facebook.com/martycaproni . Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:04:50

Episode 158 - Dan Crohn "It's Enough Already"

Behind The Funny ·

2020/09/17

This week we talk to Dan Crohn, a Boston based comedian that rose quickly in the comedy scene. So much so, he left his full time day job to pursue comedy full-time. He now has one CD out, ready to record another, and is featured on the CD "Best Of Boston Stand-Up, Vol. 1" along with some Boston heavyweight comedians. Check out Dan at http://dancrohn.com/# To support the podcast go to https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:01:08

Episode 157 - Bobby Collins "You Never Forget Your...

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2020/09/10

Bobby Collins is well known and well accomplished in stand up comedy. Performing regularly all over the country for the past 40 years. He's worked with performers such as Cher and Frank Sinatra. Bobby Collins was also the first national headliner Scott and Ace got to open up for. This was an amazing episode as Bobby has no lack of stories. https://bobbycollins.com To support BTF go to https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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Episode 156 - Carolyn Plummer "F***ed Twice, Not In A...

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2020/09/03

Carolyn Plummer is one of the funniest comics you may not have heard of. We talk about her career and about her script idea, which is hilarious. No surprise there, she is a brilliant joke writer. Find out why Carolyn's Bad Gig Story includes her getting f***ed twice, and not in a good way. https://www.carolynplummer.com/ Support Behind The Funny at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny

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01:20:28

Episode 155 - Dave Rattigan "Cause I'm An Idiot"

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2020/08/27

Dave Rattigan works as hard as any performer we know. Accomplished comedian and show producer, he has the resume and the stories to show for it. Check out Dave's production company at https://www.facebook.com/scomedyproductions . Support Behind The Funny at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny

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01:09:26

Episode 154 - Mike Prior "Teaching Lessons Thru Comedy"

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2020/08/19

Mike Prior is an accomplished comedian and eighth grade educator. You wouldn't think these careers overlap, but they do. Mike uses lessons he's learned in comedy to teach valuable life lessons to his eighth grade class. He is passionate about comedy and teaching. https://www.facebook.com/michael.prior.10 To support BTF podcast https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:15:16

Episode 153 Max Dolcelli "Comedy Legends, Race, and...

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2020/08/13

Max Dolcelli has had quite a career. Started and worked with some of the all time greats. Grew up in the 50s and 60s in a neighborhood where he witnessed racism first hand. Max has traveled the world making people laugh. His story was unique and really interesting. Go to http://www.maxdolcelli.com/ for info on Max. Support BTF at: https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:34:59

Episode 152 Dr Jay Sutay "Tribute To A Comediatrician...

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2020/08/06

Dr Jay Sutay was not only a hilarious comedian, he was voted a "Top Doc" by CT Magazine. His goal was to win Funniest Comic in CT and be voted a Top Doc in the same year. Not only funny, he was humble and a great friend as you will hear in this episode. Marty Caproni, Max Dolcelli, Philip Anthony, and Linda Belt join Ace and Scott to reflect on Dr Jay. Listen to Jay's original podcast at: https://behindthefunny.libsyn.com/ep-33-jay-sutay Support BTF at: https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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01:16:49

Episode 151 Jody Sloane - "Should You Nuzzle It Or...

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2020/07/30

Should you nuzzle it or just stick it in, this question is answered in this episode with today's guest Jody Sloane and its not what you think. Ace and Scott discuss her experience from serving her country, to Boston Duck Tours, to making people laugh everywhere she performs. There was even blood spilled her first time on stage. Check Jody out at: https://jodysloane.com/ To support BTF podcast go to: https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

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