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Spiraling Up

Jon Fisch talks to people from the comedy world about handling daily struggles and digging out of life"s major ruts. Sound heavy but it"s funny too.

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Episode 23 - Erin Jackson

Spiraling Up ·

2018/06/29

I was thrilled to have Erin Jackson sit down with me in the lobby of the Borgata in Atlantic City. She is so funny & makes me laugh every time I see her. She recently appeared on Conan & is recording her 1st album at the DC Improv on Saturday July 14th. On the podcast we discuss why Erin is happy to see you even though she does not want to hug you, the best way to surprise & confuse your dad & why you do not want to cross Erin Jackson.

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Episode 22 - Rich Vos

Spiraling Up ·

2018/06/08

Rich Vos is a comedy legend. A master of the roast & all things stand-up, he has multiple albums & specials. He’s a 2 time Oscar writer & the 'Vos Roast' recorded live at the Village Underground will be available June 17th @VosRoast.com Rich & I were at the Boragata in Atlantic City performing for the week & he was nice enough sit down with me to talk about how he maintains creativity, the folklore of the “Cellar Table,” & how he deals with his resentment issues. Rich got a call from his wife, the

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01:20:53

Episode 21 - James Patterson

Spiraling Up ·

2018/05/11

James Patterson is an author of many books. But another James Patterson is one of my favorite people in comedy. We started in Boston a few years apart & his standup is original & amazing. He’s been to the Montreal Comedy Festival & has appeared on Comedy Central. He just finished filming the movie Strangers in Berlin which will be out by the end of this year & he just recorded his first comedy special.

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01:09:08

Episode 20 - Joe Larson

Spiraling Up ·

2018/04/25

This week I get to talk with my extremely funny buddy Joe Larson. He has been seen on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, was featured in the film Standup 360 & was a finalist at the Great American Comedy Festival Competition We talk about how comedy can help & hurt when dealing with tragedy, what to do when you can’t do everything & the dream way to quit your day job. Plus how not to be awkward at the green room hang, which podcast helped Joe and how important perception is.

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Episode 19 - Sean Donnelly

Spiraling Up ·

2018/04/13

Sean Donnelly is a hilarious comedian that has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman & Conan. He is constantly touring & when he’s not he’s performing in the clubs in NYC. His latest podcast is ‘Defend Your Movie’ & his fantastic album released on Comedy Central Records is called ‘Manual Labor Face.’ On the podcast we learn how to impress a young Sean Donnelly & how easy it is to make a comic feel like royalty. Then we discuss the intricacies & pressures of hosting & the importance of

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Episode 18 - Luisa Diez

Spiraling Up ·

2018/03/29

Luisa Diez is responsible for producing some of your favorite comedy shows such as Too Many Cooks, Witch Hunt & Schtick or Treat which this Halloween celebrated its 10th year in NYC this past Halloween & has also expanded to Los Angeles. We pick things up mid discussion about the importance of setting boundaries. We find out how Luisa spells Comedy, why she’s technically not industry & who helped Luisa go from comedy fan to comedy producer. Plus, where do comedians look for stability, what is Luisa

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Episode 17 - Paul Hooper

Spiraling Up ·

2018/03/07

Paul Hooper is my guest. A fellow Astorian & OCD’er, Paul has appeared on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live & has performed in 42 states & 10 different countries. We pick things up with Paul & I discussing what makes a comedy situation ideal. Then we learn what out of state license plates means for your NYC neighborhood, how Paul feels about teamwork & what material not to do in Alabama. And attention New Hampshire, Vermont, Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, Hawaii, Idaho & Utah: you’re the final 8 states

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Episode 16 - Daniel Tirado

Spiraling Up ·

2018/02/21

Daniel Tirado is one of the very few comedians to perform at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival in both French & English. He made his American television debut on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live & was selected to perform as one of the top 10 finalists on StandUp NBC. On the podcast we learn how to act like you belong at the party, when to do what terrifies you & what if our “what ifs” were all positive.

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Episode 15 - Nick Griffin

Spiraling Up ·

2018/02/01

Nick Griffin appeared 11 times on The Late Show with David Letterman & is hands down one of the best stand-up comedians I have met. He is a true pro that has lived in NYC & LA & performed everywhere in between. On the podcast, we learn how after years of trying, what finally helped land Nick his first Letterman appearance. We get into when depression showed up for Nick, how he manages it on the road & what’s the only thing worse than being depressed.

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01:10:20

Episode 14 - Nathan Macintosh

Spiraling Up ·

2018/01/17

In 2017 Nathan Macintosh appeared on both The Late Show with Stephen Colbert & Conan & he has the mugs & t-shirts to prove it. On the podcast, Nathan explains how we are from sister homelands, how being competitive may have helped with his big year & how it feels when you are never on the list. Plus we break down one of my favorite Nathan Macintosh jokes, discuss the importance of self care & find out the most adult answer Nathan has ever heard.

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01:11:52

Episode 13 - Tony Deyo

Spiraling Up ·

2017/12/20

My friend Tony Deyo has been seen on Conan & The Late Late Show. The Village Voice calls him “one of the tightest joke writers in the business” & I couldn’t agree more. On the podcast we discuss Tony’s approach to comedy & why having a strong work ethic is so important in comedy right now. Plus, hear how to wipe terrible shows off the calendar & how it can hurt to be billed a “clean comedian.”

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Episode 12 - Jessica Brodkin

Spiraling Up ·

2017/11/29

Jessica Brodkin is a wonderfully funny standup comedian, an energy healer & former CIA. Her website is LoveAndLightServices.com There is a also a New York Post article about Jessica called I left the CIA to become a psychic medium By Kristin McNamara First, we get all up in the chakras, learn about Buddha & find out what kind of person may be open to Reiki healing. Then we learn how being a healer can affect your dating life & we discuss the messy atmosphere in comedy amidst sexual scandal

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01:14:57

Episode 11 - Joe DeVito

Spiraling Up ·

2017/11/15

I welcome my ol’ pal Joe DeVito this week. Joe is a professional comedian to the tenth power. A Last Comic Standing alum with performances on the Late Late Show & Comedy Central as well as a regular panel guest on CNN & Fox News. In the episode, we reminisce about our early days as stand-ups in NYC. Joe reminds me of a time he was worried about me on stage, we learn what a sip of water can do for a dark joke & Joe reveals what everyone in the world should have to experience. Then we get down to the

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01:04:32

Episode 10 - Gary Vider

Spiraling Up ·

2017/10/31

Gary Vider is my guest this week. A full-on joke machine, Gary has appeared on Conan & was a finalist on season 10 of America’s Got Talent. On the podcast I trick Gary into telling some of my favorite Gary Vider bits. We discuss when it’s okay to lie a little in a joke, what is an underlooked part of success & how to leave a club when you know you’re never going back to it. *** Music from Monogold

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Episode 9 - Shauna Lane

Spiraling Up ·

2017/10/12

An exciting week where I get to talk with my long time pal Shauna Lane. Shauna is a hilarious comedian, a wonderful actor & a sweet soul who has appeared at the Montreal Comedy Festival & co-hosts The Gone Girls podcast. We learn who inspired Shauna to start comedy, when the ukulele seems like a good idea & how simple structure goes a long way. Music by: Monogold

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Episode 8 - Myq Kaplan

Spiraling Up ·

2017/10/04

This week I welcome the delightful & insightful Myq Kaplan. A man with 4 comedy albums, Myq has appeared on The Tonight Show, Letterman, The Late Late Show & Conan. You may also recognize him from Last Comic Standing or America’s Got Talent. I GET to talk to Myq (foreshadowing) about disarming a potentially hostile audience, Myq explains everything you ever wanted to know about Iowaska & then we breakdown an ideal day for Myq.

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Episode 7 - Dan Shaki

Spiraling Up ·

2017/09/25

It’s a semi In the Tank reunion with Dan Shaki. It was great to be back at the mics with my old sidekick & pal. He had a breakout tv appearance on Live at Gotham, regularly tours with Nate Bargatze as well as Toddy Barry & is a favorite in Green Rooms across the country & in Canada. In the episode we reminisce about the In the Tank days before arguing the merits of therapy. Then we find out when Shaki first learned he was cynical & how he ended up in Todd Barry’s new book.

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Episode 6 - Giulia Rozzi

Spiraling Up ·

2017/09/14

Giulia Rozzi is a super talent whose presence is felt across podcast, standup & storytelling worlds. She has been a TEDx Speaker & a Moth GrandSlam Champion. She has appeared on Comedy Central’s This Is Not Happening & SeeSo’s Night Train Show. We discuss what kind of kooky is okay with Giulia, if being less busy CAN be a good thing & how Giulia got her bright light back.

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Episode 5 - Mehran Khaghani

Spiraling Up ·

2017/08/31

My guest this week is Mehran Khaghani who is an absolute force of energy on & off stage. A hilarious comedian who has been seen on Last Comic Standing, is a regular at the Comedy Cellar in New York City & co-hosts the show Hush Money on Monday nights also in New York City. We discuss how stand-ups are like a gang. Mehran schools me on how how quickly progress can turn around & he shares how wonderful it can be to get a second chance. Plus we find out who Mehran feels like a traitor to & when it’s

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Episode 4 - Josh Gondelman

Spiraling Up ·

2017/08/23

I'm just back from vacation & so happy to have my buddy Josh Gondelman as the guest this week. If you are unaware of Josh you are not paying attention to comedy. He has an insightful & refreshing comedic voice that extends far beyond the stand up stage as an author, a twitter angel & a writer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. But he is first & foremost a hilarious & accomplished standup comedian. Check out his appearance on Conan as well as his latest Album: Physical Whisper This week, we

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