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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

46:42

Episode 52 - Mike Murray " Funny 4 Funds - We Book...

Behind The Funny ·

2018/08/06

Ace and I continue our conversation with Mike Murray from Funny 4 Funds. We discuss some of the company's biggest moment shows. There have been a lot of emotional moments that have really moved us and we share some of them during this episode.

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45:31

Episode 51 - Mike Murray " Funny 4 Funds - We Book...

Behind The Funny ·

2018/07/31

Mike Murray from Funny 4 Funds joins Ace and I as we discuss some of the company's biggest moment shows. There have been a lot of emotional moments that have really moved us and we share some of them during this episode.

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01:06:52

Episdoe 50 - Jim McCue "The Boston Comedy Festival...

Behind The Funny ·

2018/07/23

Ace and I headed up to Boston this week to talk to Jim McCue. Jim is a comedy veteran who is a favorite on USO Tours and is the founder of the Boston Comedy Festival. He has had and interesting career and is very driven. Our thanks to the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston for hosting us.

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01:09:24

Episode 49 - Frank Santorelli of the Sopranos

Behind The Funny ·

2018/07/17

This week Ace and I talk to Georgie from the Bada Bing, Frank Santorelli. A comedian and an actor with an entertaining story. Originally from Cleveland, learn how he worked his way through the comedy circuits to act on one of the greatest shows of all time, The Sopranos.

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01:05:19

Episode 48 - Frank O'Donnell and Charlie Hall Part 2

Behind The Funny ·

2018/07/09

This is the second part of our conversation with Frank O'Donnell and Charlie Hall. We get into the history of Periwinkle's and the amazing acts that performed there. Charlie was so excited he couldn't sit still, as you can tell from his voice volume constantly changing. These 2 were amazing guests and the story of how they laid the ground work for comedy in Rhode Island was fascinating.

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01:00:53

Episode 47 - Frank O'Donnell and Charlie Hall Pt 1

Behind The Funny ·

2018/07/03

I was out of place during this conversation. Ace along with our 2 guests are all members of the Rhode Island Comedy Hall Of Fame. We had blast learning about Frank and Charlie's start in comedy, opening Periwinkle's Comedy Club, and all the great acts they worked with. I just sat back and enjoyed this one. Enjoy Part 1.

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01:22:35

Episode 46 - Roman Pierce "Friends, Roman, Comedymen"

Behind The Funny ·

2018/06/22

This week we chat with a Funny 4 Funds favorite, Roman Pierce. He is a crowd favorite with his sharp wit and clever writing. We've done several shows with Roman but did not know his backstory. Now we do. Friends, Roman, Comedymen....

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54:10

Episode 45 Phillip Anthony - Laughing Latinos Comedy...

Behind The Funny ·

2018/06/14

Ace and I continue our conversation with Phillip Anthony. Phillip is a very driven interesting guy with a great back story. We enjoyed getting to know him better.

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49:48

Episode 44 - Phillip Anthony - Laughing Latinos...

Behind The Funny ·

2018/06/07

Ace and I speak to Phillip Anthony comedian and owner of Laughing Latinos Comedy. He had quite the past growing up in Brooklyn NY. He rose up for some seriously hard times to become a fast rising comic on the New England comedy scene. This was a long conversation, so its split into two parts. Enjoy Part 1

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01:09:32

Episode 43 - Sister Imogene and Grandma Martha

Behind The Funny ·

2018/05/29

This was definitely one of the most interesting interviews we have ever done. Martha was a former vaudeville performer with a lot of great stories. Sister Imogene met Martha at the senior living center where Martha lives. They appear together all over entertaining people with their stories and anecdotes. A big thanks to Jay Burns and Brian Vincent for setting this conversation up.

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01:08:56

Episode 42 - James Washington

Behind The Funny ·

2018/05/25

Ace and I speak with James Washington, a young new comic who in short time went from open mics to New York City. He's an ambitious young man with a lot of drive who has quickly moved up and is an audience favorite. You'll quickly learn why during this conversation

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Episode 41 - Zenobia Del Mar

Behind The Funny ·

2018/05/09

Season 2 begins with a conversation with Zenobia Del Mar. Though she's only been doing comedy a few years she has climbed the comedy ladder fast. She performs on a lot of her own shows and has a loyal following. It was a real interesting conversation getting to know Zenobia...

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48:47

Episode 40 - David Sheehan

Behind The Funny ·

2018/03/14

This week I was solo, but I had attempted to speak with David Sheehan in the past and we had to reschedule. I didn't want to do so again. I did not know David that well and found out besides living in the same state we both started comedy the same year. David has a strong work ethic and has earned his way up in the comedy scene. I enjoyed our conversation.

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Episode 39 - Mike Koutrobis

Behind The Funny ·

2018/03/06

This week Brad Pierce sits in for Ace Aceto and we talk to Mike Koutrobis via phone. Mike is an accomplished comedian, actor and entertainer. He has been around the New England comedy scene for a while. He's a great storyteller and we really enjoyed this conversation

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01:06:38

Episode 38 - Linda Belt

Behind The Funny ·

2018/02/27

This week we accomplished two important things, our first phone interview and we had a great conversation with Linda Belt. Ace was out of town so Derrick Fonseca sat in as cohost and had some great questions. Linda is an amazing comedian and very interesting person. She had some great stories on coming up in comedy and the challenges women comedians face. This was an interview I was really looking forward to and you'll understand why after listening...

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01:25:39

Episode 37 - Kirsten Logan

Behind The Funny ·

2018/02/21

Kirsten Logan is a newer comic with only a couple years under her belt but yet is already making a name for herself. Her humor has a dark side which came out a couple times in our conversation, which I loved. Ace was late for this one but helped wrap up a great conversation.

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39:05

BONUS - Bad Gig Stories Volume 2

Behind The Funny ·

2018/02/12

I love the bad gig stories. We all have them and some of them are hilarious. This episode features stories from Jay Burns, Derek K Moore, Tom Stewart, and one of the best bad gig stories ever from John Morris. We're upgrading somethings in the studio and we'll have some new episodes coming soon.

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01:08:59

Episode 36 - Jay Burns

Behind The Funny ·

2018/01/30

Jay Burns is always a blast to hang and talk with. He's an interesting guy and is having a blast with Flannel Polyester Productions. Check out their Grandma Martha and Sister Imogene video on YouTube. Ace was having voice trouble due to getting over being sick but he substituted with sound effects he found online. Fun episode.

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01:20:25

Episode 35 - The Dark Side of Comedy

Behind The Funny ·

2018/01/15

Ace and I are joined by Brad Pierce and Derrick Fonseca. Always a great time with these two. We talked about the Last Jedi which led into a conversation about the Dark Side of Comedy, the side people don't see. Stay tuned BONUS CLIP at the end.

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01:28:26

Episode 34 - Jay Are Adams

Behind The Funny ·

2018/01/03

Jay Are Adams is an interesting guy. Served in the military but was always drawn to comedy. Ace and I enjoyed learning where he came from and what brought him his recent appearance on Kevin Hart’s Comedy Central Show. Listen and learn why he’s a Funny 4 Funds favorite.

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