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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

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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54:25

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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52:59

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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01:07:27

Episode 33 - Jay Sutay

Behind The Funny ·

2017/12/19

One of Connecticut Magazine's top Docs and definitely the funniest pediatrician around, Dr. Jay Sutay was our guest this week. Jay is one of Ace's and my best friends and one of our favorite comics. A Comediatrician as a Jay puts it is the perfect description. What's it like being a board certified pediatrician and comedian. This episode we explore just that. INTRO Music: Whiskey by Huma-Huma, OUTRO Music: DC Love Go-Go by Silent Partner

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01:11:34

Episdoe 32 - E.J. Edmonds

Behind The Funny ·

2017/12/05

E.J. Edmonds is this weeks guest. He's always a crowd favorite and I was looking forward to getting to know him. Originally from Virginia, where he started his comedy career. He served his country and now delivers the funny. Ace and I were joined by Brad Pierce and you never know what can happen with Brad around.

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01:12:30

Episode 31 - The Woman Behind The Man Behind The Funny

Behind The Funny ·

2017/11/06

Ace and I were excited about this one. Cathy Murray, yes Mrs. Mike Murray, came in to tell her tales of dating, crazy business ideas, and parenting with Funny 4 Funds co-founder Mike Murray. This one was a lot of fun...

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58:52

Episode 30 - Andrea Henry

Behind The Funny ·

2017/10/30

I sat down for a one on one with Andrea Henry. Andrea and I started around the same time so I've known her for awhile. She is a great writer and very funny stand up. I enjoyed hearing about her competing in Nick At Night's Funniest Mom, while pregnant, and some of her stand out moments in comedian.

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01:12:53

Episode 29 - Brian Mulhern

Behind The Funny ·

2017/10/26

Joe Hebert was my co-host and Brian Mulhern is our guest. He is Cat Country's (98.1 WCTK-FM) Morning Man. He talks about selling jokes to Jay Leno, working with comedy greats like Phil Hartman and Will Forte, as well as writing for the MTV Movie awards. He is being roasted by the RI Comedy Hall of Fame ( http://richof.org/ ) on 11/5/17 For Tickets: https://roastbrian.brownpapertickets.com/

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