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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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01:25:45

Episode 109 - A.J. Hapenny "Who The **** is Ed Waugh"

Behind The Funny ·

2019/09/26

Ace and I like to ask people for a few career wow moments. AJ is the first person to start his career with them. AJ is constantly working at becoming a better comic, he even left the podcast and went and did a set. We talked about his comedy as well as his fundraising he does with his partner Ed Waugh. Who has yet to make it to the podcast... For previous Behind The Funny Episodes download the free app Radio Public where ever you download your apps

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01:16:21

Episode 108 - Dave Sinclair "The Dad from Family...

Behind The Funny ·

2019/09/19

Dave Sinclair has that every dad look, then add comedy and you have the dad from Family Circus. When Ace made this reference during this podcast, I could not stop laughing. Dave is a great comic that now is producing events at Kilburn Comedy Cove in New Bedford MA. He took the long route to comedy but we're glad he got there. Go to http://kilburncomedycove.com/ for info. ACE5 coupon code for $5 off Ace Aceto in November 2019

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01:29:10

Episode 107 - Brian Mulhern "He's Got A Lot Of Hartman"

Behind The Funny ·

2019/09/12

Brian Mulhern is a very accomplished radio personality and comedy writer. Brian is a go to go for any comedy roast dais. The conversation centered around his time working with the Phil Hartman from SNL & News Radio. They became close friends and worked on a lot of projects together. We talked about Phil's death, which led us into Brian's own struggles with depression. We started off with some laughing moments but got pretty deep. It was not only interesting, it was pretty therapeutic .

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01:37:39

Episode 106 - Brendan Kirby "Live From The Ace-ment"

Behind The Funny ·

2019/09/05

Brendan Kirby is the co-host of the Rhode Show on WPRI 12 but his entertainment beginnings were in comedy. He is an accomplished comedy writer who interned on Late Night with Letterman and even spent time in LA where he encountered Jay Leno and received feedback from Jay on his material. He is a favorite on the dais of any roast he is on. He came up with our new studio name, the Ace-ment.

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01:34:51

Episode 105 - Rodney Norman "The Rodney Chronicles:...

Behind The Funny ·

2019/08/29

Rodney was introduced to us by another guest we had scheduled who ended up sick and suggested Rodney. Ace and I have been Facebook friends with Rodney for awhile but did not know him personally. This turned out to be a really fun conversation. Started comedy in Utah and now resides in CT. He is a great guy with a great story.

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01:46:47

Episode 104 - Al Ducharme & Bernadette Pauley "It's...

Behind The Funny ·

2019/08/22

Al and Bernadette are a comedy power couple and long time friends of Ace's. Ace refers to them as the upper classmen from the Periwinkle's days. Though they are both from New England, Bernie got her start in comedy in New York. That's where they met before they were married. They both put out a lot of video content online and Al tells about getting the gig on Bill Burr's "F Is For Family" on Netflix. Al's bad gig story was one even Bernie hadn't heard before.

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01:38:38

Episode 103 - Ray and Derek "Ray Talks Thru It, And...

Behind The Funny ·

2019/08/15

Ray Harrington and Derek Furtado return to Behind The Funny to talk about their new project "Undependent". It's a pilot they shot about two documentary film makers. We talked about comedy festivals compared to film festivals. Ray plays six degrees of separation bringing things full circle from the Comedy Connection in RI to making videos to Be A Man up to Undependent. We start off with Ray describing what it would be like having Derek on your bank robbery crew and I could not stop laughing.

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01:22:34

Episode 102 - Juston McKinney “I Shoulda Bought A...

Behind The Funny ·

2019/08/09

Ace and I traveled to the Winners Circle in Salisbury MA to talk to Juston McKinney and man was it worth it. Fresh off his recording Marc Maron’s WTF podcast he still had a lot to say that he didn’t say on WTF. He’s a very accomplished comedian with an unbelievable story. From a tragic childhood, to being a sheriff, to TV holding deals. He’s lived quite a life. Ace knew Juston but I really enjoyed getting to know him.

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01:27:47

Episode 101 - Drug Abuse and Fur Babies

Behind The Funny ·

2019/08/02

Drug Abuse and Fur Babies, hard to describe this episode but Ace and I invited Alan Moreau and Derek K Moore in for a discussion on all things comedy. We start off congratulating Derek for being signed by an agent, the conversation then takes on a life of its own but it turned out to be a fun conversation.

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01:43:13

Episode 99 - Ray Harrington “Be A Man"

Behind The Funny ·

2019/07/25

This episode was a long time coming. Ace has been working a while to put this one together. We know Ray would be a great guest. He’s a very funny comic and we are both big fans of his documentary “Be A Man”. We loved hearing his insights on making the documentary and highlights from his comedy career. This is one of my favorite episodes.

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01:27:49

Episode 98 - Red Peters "Ballad Of A Man Called Red"

Behind The Funny ·

2019/07/17

What an awesome conversation we had with the legendary Red Peters. He has had an amazing career and his songs are known by comedy fans everywhere. He is a musician and a songwriter who has made 5 CDs. After appearing on the Howard Stern show, Red had his own show on SiriusXM called the Red Peters Comedy Music Hour. Ace and I love hearing peoples wow moments and funny bad gig stories and Red had some of the best.

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01:03:38

Episode 97 - Dave Decker "Too Clever For His Own Good"

Behind The Funny ·

2019/07/11

Ace and I traveled up to Salisbury MA to meet with Dave Decker at the Winners Circle. Dave Decker is regular in the comedy scene from Boston to NY. Dave and I have been Facebook friends for awhile by this is the first time we had a chance to talk. The conversation started with a funny moment when the loud speaker blasted the next order number that was ready and we were off and running after that.

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01:08:33

Episode 96 - Billy Winn "No Time For Achy Breaky Hearts"

Behind The Funny ·

2019/06/27

Ace and I travel to Hartford CT to meet this weeks guest Billy Winn. We met at City Steam Brewery Cafe in the Brew Ha Ha comedy club green room. Billy is not only a veteran comic, he has had a great career as a radio dj. Billy's 30 plus years provided a lot of great stories for this episode.

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01:30:30

Episode 95 - "The Bitch Undersold It" w/ John Morris...

Behind The Funny ·

2019/06/20

Ace and I enjoy getting to know comedians but it is always a blast when we invite a couple friends in for a discussion. John Morris and Jay Burns join us this week. We started talking about health and John's recent health scare and from there we discussed SNL, working through jokes, and on. When comedians get together we tend to throw shots at each other and this one was no different.

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01:05:39

100th Pt 2

Behind The Funny ·

2019/06/14

Ace and I are proud to put out our 100th show Pt 2. We discuss and play clips from our first three seasons. Order of clips and discussions are: 1) COMEDY SCENES w/ Tony V, Bill Campbell, Charlie Hall & Frank O'Donnell, Mike McDonald 2) META w/ Derek Furtado, Sue Costello 3) FAMILY Cathy Murray, John Morris 4) PARANORMAL w/ Mike Murray, Tom Stewart 5) FUNNY STORIES w/ Tony V, Mike McDonald 6) ONE LINERS w/ Frank Santorelli, Jay Burns, Brian Vincent, John Perotta, Mike McCarthy

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01:20:08

100th Show Pt 1

Behind The Funny ·

2019/06/07

Ace and I are proud to put out our 100th show. We discuss and play clips from our first three seasons. Order of discussions and clips are: 1) 100th show w/ Scott Higgins 2) Diverse backgrounds w/ Joe Hebert, Steve Donovan, Matty Blake, Chris Zito 3) Heartfelt stories w/ Amy Tee, Phillip Anthony, Sue Costello, Poppy Champlin, Jess Miller 4) Controlling comics w/ Mike McCarthy, Charlie Hall, Frank O'Donnell, Stephanie Peters 5) Festivals w/ Jim McCue, Doug Key 6) Recording Environment w/ Mark

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01:11:46

Episode 94 - Ken Rogerson "The Funniest Man You Never...

Behind The Funny ·

2019/05/30

Ken Rogerson is literally the Funniest Man You Never Heard Of. Ace and I have always enjoyed working with Ken. A CT native like myself, he started comedy in Chicago before migrating to Boston during the comedy boom. He was featured in the documentary "When Stand Up Stood Out" which was about the Boston comedy explosion. He has appeared in the show Rescue Me as well as movies like Something About Mary and Fever Pitch. Ken has spent his life making people laugh, and still does it as well as

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01:16:25

Episode 93 - Chance Langton "Still Crazy After All...

Behind The Funny ·

2019/05/23

Chance Langton is a Boston comedy original. He was part of the original comedy boom and is still entertaining crowds today. He worked with Rodney Dangerfield and Eddie Murphy, you know, just to mention a few. One of Adam Sandler's favorite comics. In fact, Adam had Chance sing in his movie Eight Crazy Nights. He has had an amazing career and Ace and I were thrilled to go along with him as he reminisced about it.

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01:12:27

Episode 92 - Alan Fitzgerald "I Knew I Wanted To Say...

Behind The Funny ·

2019/05/16

Alan is a very interesting case study to say the least. He lives life like he does comedy, on his own terms. He does not possess a filter on stage and yet finds the funny in situations others would not talk about out loud. Armed with a quick wit and biting sense of humor, he is a lot of fun.

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01:26:41

Episdoe 91 - Mike Flynn “Flynzo”

Behind The Funny ·

2019/05/10

Mike “Flynzo” Flynn was integral part of the start of my comedy career. His open mics were where I first built my act. He’s had quite a comedy career himself. I met Ace at one of Flynzo’s open mics. This one was close to home for me.

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