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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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01:02:48

Ep 389 Lisa Genova "A Neuroscientist Walks Into A...

Behind The Funny ·

2025/02/20

Lisa Genova joins us in the Acement this week to talk about her new book More Or Less Maddy. It's. a story of a young woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who rejects the stability of "normal" life to pursue a career in stand up comedy. Lisa Genova's first book, Still Alice, was made into a movie with Julianne Moore. Lisa actually took a class and performed stand up to prepare for this book. Check out Lisa at https://www.lisagenova.com/Go

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00:52:13

Ep 388 Chris Duffy "Wrong Answers Only"

Behind The Funny ·

2025/02/13

Chris Duffy joins us in the Acement this week. We discuss his live show Wrong Answers Only where he has comedians come on with scientists and his podcast How To Be A Better Human, which Ace and Scott could certainly benefit from. We find out Chris started in Boston and we have familiar friends. Check out Chris at https://chrisduffycomedy.com/Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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01:26:09

Ep 387 Kathe Farris "Two Too Many On A Wednesday...

Behind The Funny ·

2025/02/06

Kathe Farris joins us in the Acement to talk about her later entry into comedy and how that led to her current gig as a booker. How does she step in and out of the two roles? Was here Funny Bad Gig as a comic or a booker? Which is older, her house or Ace Aceto? Listen and find out. Check out Kathe at https://www.facebook.com/kathe.farris/Please help support our comedian

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01:01:01

Ep 386 Brian Kiley "What's His Problem? .. A DryBar...

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2025/01/30

Brian Kiley returns to the Acement to discuss his new DryBar Special "What's His Problem?" and writing for Conan O'Brien at the Oscars. Check out Brian's Special at drybarcomedy.com/briankiley Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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01:14:33

Ep 385 Manny Oliveira " AKA Shecky Oliveira"

Behind The Funny ·

2025/01/23

This week Manny Oliveira joins us in the Acement. Manny didn't start as a comic but his quick wit and amazing ability to improvise brought him to the stand up stage. He has spent decades entertaining audiences and has the stories to go with it. Manny's quickness was on display during this episode. Check out Manny Oliveira at https://www.instagram.com/mdano11Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear

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00:57:50

Ep 384 Best Of 2024

Behind The Funny ·

2025/01/16

Scott and Ace share some of their favorite moments from 2024, including guests Brian Lafountaine, Jay Burns and Grandma Martha, Roddy Thomas, Samba Schutte, Al Park, Brad and Jeff Pierce, Jim Colliton, The Funbearable Podcast, Dan Martin, Myq Kaplan, Brad Mastrangelo, Doug Key, Rob Pierce, and Johnny Ater.Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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01:05:41

Ep 383 Best Of The Funny Bad Gigs 2024

Behind The Funny ·

2025/01/09

This week Scott and Ace look back at some of their favorite funny bad gig stories from 2024 from Rob Pierce, Doug Key, Dan Boulger, Brad Mastrangelo, Ahmed Bahroocha, Johnny Ater, Dan Martin, Jim Coliton, Ian Harvie, Helene Angley, Samba Schutte and Mike Young.Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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01:26:01

Best of SCOTTOBER 2024

Behind The Funny ·

2025/01/02

The SCOTTOBER tradition continues, Tom Stewart "My Paranormal Story Podcast" joins us as cohost. Cody DesBiens & Satori Hawes "The Paranormal Couple" and Ken DeCosta from "RISEUP Paranormal" were in to talk up the ongoing Conjuring House controversy. Tom gave us his recommendations on paranormal podcasts and we continued our quest to have every Ghosthunters team member on with Dustin Pari.Clips courtesy of WJAR and WPRI News Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or

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00:46:22

Ep 381 " Only Steve Martin In The Building " A Movie...

Behind The Funny ·

2024/12/26

We have comedian/actor friends John Morris and Derrick Fonseca join us in the Acement to discuss Steve Martin and his movie career. We picked three of our favorites but we expanded the list. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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01:18:03

Ep 380 Tommy Morin "I Crammed For The DryBar Special"

Behind The Funny ·

2024/12/19

Pastor Tommy Morin is this week's guest in the Acement. Tommy recently recorded a Dry Bar special and his journey to it is an amazing story. Even the date he picked to record it is significant. Check out Tommy Morin at http://www.christiancomedian.com/Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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01:13:33

Ep 379 Helene Angley "That Tall Blonde Comic"

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2024/12/12

Helene Angley is this week's guest in the Cement. She took time between her many trips around the globe entertaining people to chat with us. Her ability to connect with an audience, is showcased in her Dry Bar special "Queen Size". Helene also produces amazing comedy shows and has taught a college comedy course. It was a great conversation. Check her out at https://www.heleneangley.com/Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear

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01:16:19

Ep 378 Al Park "We're The Idiots"

Behind The Funny ·

2024/12/05

Al Park joins us in the Acement this week to talk about his comedy career winning both the Boston and Cleveland Comedy Festivals as well as being a finalist in the Seattle Comedy Festival. We talk about his self deprecating style except when it comes to talking about a certain national comic who disrespected Al. Check out Al Park at https://www.alparkcomedy.com/Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear

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00:57:52

Ep 377 Samba Schutte "No Mime Needed To Advance His...

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2024/11/21

Samba Schutte is in the Acement this week. A Mauritanian moves to Ethiopia, attends college in Holland where he wins a national comedy competition, moves to LA and gets on a series on HBO MAX, and eventually stars in his own movie. Samba's story is just another boring story of an amazingly talented person. His bad gig story was one we had never heard before.Check out Samba at https://www.sambaschutte.com/ Watch "Advanced Chemistry" at

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01:03:55

Ep 376 Mike Young "Who The F Is Mike Young? One...

Behind The Funny ·

2024/11/14

Mike Young joins us in the Acement from www.rockcomedytour.com/ . Mike is not only a very funny standup, he's a very accomplished writer and director working with talent like Jeff Daniels, Aaron Paul, and Michael Rappaport, who's in Mike's current movie "Stealing Jokes". Mike had a funny bad gig story that we had never heard before. Check him out at https://www.mikeyounglive.com/ . Find his movie at https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DK41HLBQ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rGo

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01:21:19

Ep 375 Tyler Hittner "Discussin Laughin N Gaffigan"

Behind The Funny ·

2024/11/07

Tyler Hittner joins us in the Acement. Tyler has become a BTF favorite. Always enjoy hearing about his latest accomplishments. Tyler works his a** off so it's no surprise how much he's accomplished. He just finished his residency at Broadway Comedy Club in NY and then does a spot at Gotham Comedy Club where he has a chance meeting with two huge comedy stars. Check out Tyler at https://www.facebook.com/Wheelz1990Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get

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01:11:53

Ep 374 David Naughton "An American Werewolf In The...

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2024/10/31

We are starstruck in the Acement this week, not just Tom Stewart, but actor David Naughton joins us for SCOTTOBER. We wanted to talk about his gound breaking movie An American Werewolf In London. Of course, 12 year old Scott and Ace wanted to ask about his 80's movie Hot Dog. What award did American Werewolf start? Listen and find out. Check out David at https://www.instagram.com/imdavid_naughtonTom's Podcast https://myparanormalstory.libsyn.com/ Go

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01:32:52

Ep 373 Ken DeCosta "Paranormal Dramanormal"

Behind The Funny ·

2024/10/24

Ken DeCosta is our guest in the Acement. Ken is a staple of Scottober and as the founder of Riseup Paranormal always contributes great paranormal discussions. This time we talk about Conjuring House drama and debunking claims. Check out Ken's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@DeadAirNation/featuredGo to ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ⁠ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at ⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins⁠

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01:43:46

Ep 372 The Paranormal Couple "Haunted Objects &...

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2024/10/17

Ace's favorite night is when Cody Ray DesBiens and Satori Hawes, The Paranormal Couple, join us in the Acement for Scottober. There has been a lot of controversy at the Conjuring House this year so we wanted to hear their side of the story. Of course, the main reason we love Cody and Satori's visits, the haunted objects they bring in and the stories that go along with them. Why does there always have to be a doll? Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/hauntedmuseumGo

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01:07:21

Ep 371 Tommy's Comet "Tom Stewart Discusses...

Behind The Funny ·

2024/10/10

Our Scottober Cohost Tom Stewart joins us in the Acement for a discussion of the best paranormal documentaries that he has seen. With his background in paranormal investigations, you know he chose some good ones. Check out Tom Stewarts podcast https://myparanormalstory.libsyn.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

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01:11:46

Ep 370 Dustin Pari "A Motivational Ghosthunter"

Behind The Funny ·

2024/10/03

It's Scottober in the Acement, so Tom Stewart joins us Scott and Ace as cohost. Dustin Pari for Ghosthunters International is this week's guest to start Scottober 2024. He not only is a member of TAPS and has been on Ghosthunters and Ghosthunters International, Dustin is an author, lecturer, and motivational speaker. What event led him to paranormal research? Listen and find out. Check out Dustin at Dustin Pari Check out Tom Stewarts podcast https://myparanormalstory.libsyn.com/ Go

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