Behind The Funny

01:17:43

Ep 473 George Lopez "Not That George Lopez, This One...

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2026/10/01

SCOTTOBER begins with George Lopez, not that one. George R Lopez is a paranormal investigator with some amazing stories, including an attachment story that was scary as hell. Ace and Tom Stewart once again bring their A-game to SCOTTOBER, just to watch Scott squirm. Check out George at https://www.facebook.com/george.r.lopez/ and his show with Ken Decosta, https://www.facebook.com/deadairfullspectrumGrow your podcast with Podstatus ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠Check out Ground Control Radio

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01:00:09

Ep 472 Johnny Pizzi "Time To Help A Comedy Legend Who...

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2026/09/24

Johnny Pizzi joins us in the Acement this week to talk about his recent cancer diagnosis. Johnny is a staple of Boston comedy and is well known for being one of the most generous people. Besides performing in Vegas and Joe Rogan's Comedy Mothership, he's performed countless fundraisers and performs magic for kids at children's hospitals. Now it's time for the comedy community to help Johnny. To donate go to http://spot.fund/p4jlgplsc. Check out Johnny at

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00:57:10

Ep 471 Andrew Kennedy "At Least They Didn't Kill Me"

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2026/09/17

Andrew Kennedy joins us in the Acement from the Atlantic Ocean. Andrew is an established cruise ship comic who also has a CBS pilot and Comedy Central Special. Even a comedian of his success can have a Funny Bad Gig. Check out Andrew at https://www.andrewkennedylive.com/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/AndrewKennedyJokes/Get tickets to Scott Higgins Comedy All Stars at https://ci.ovationtix.com/36038/production/1281483?performanceId=11833213Check out Ground Control Radio

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01:21:52

Ep 470 Matt Roy "My Dad Is Getting Up There, Same As...

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2026/09/10

Comedian Matt Roy joins us in the Acement this week. Matt's a newer comedian but has already added show producer and podcaster to his comedy resume along with stand up. What influenced Matt to try standup and what was his Funny Bad Gig moment? Check out Matt at https://www.facebook.com/matt.roy.961 and the Roy Brothers podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@RoyBrothersPodcastGrow your podcast with Podstatus ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠Check out Ground Control Radio

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01:57:10

Ep 469 Mike Thomas "You Will Remember Him, Author...

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2026/09/03

Mike Thomas, NY Times Best Selling Author and Journalist, is our guest in the Acement for this episode. Good friend, Brian Mulhern, joins as our co-host. Brian introduced Mike to us. We talk to Mike about his amazing career and his best selling books; The Second City Unscripted , Carson the Magnificent, and You Might Remember Me: The Life and Times of Phil Hartman , which Brian has optioned to write a play. Check out Mike Thomas at https://mikethomaswrites.com/Grow your podcast with

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01:13:31

Ep 468 Mark Riley "Talking Funny With A Chirping Zebra"

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2026/08/27

Boston Comedian Mark Riley is our guest this week. Last time we had him on was in a freezing garage, now he's in the Acement. Mark has had an amazing comedy career but he's also an NHL referee. He has a great podcast, "Chirping Zebras". Check out Mark's website at https://www.markrileycomedy.com/Grow your podcast with Podstatus ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠Check out Ground Control Radio at ⁠https://www.groundcontrolradio.net/⁠Check out Ace

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01:14:53

Ep 467 Rick Roberts "Funny Comic, Guilty As Charged"

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2026/08/20

Rick Roberts joins us in the Acement. Being a lawyer wasn't keeping him busy enough, so stand up comedy was the obvious choice. Arguing a case or arguing with a heckler, performing for strangers or in front of a room full of lawyers, which one is harder. Imagine what his Funny Bad Gig is... Listen and find out. Check out Rick at https://www.facebook.com/rick.roberts.581525Grow your podcast with Podstatus ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠Check out Ground Control Radio

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01:26:58

Ep 466 Dustin Pueschel "Mom, I Need A Ride To My Gig"

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2026/08/13

Dustin Pueschel joins us in the Acement this week. He won't be join us in our bourbon date as he just graduated high school. At his young age, he has already established himself in the Boston Comedy Scene working with some of the big names on big stages. What drove him to try comedy so young, what does the future hold, what is his Funny Bad Gig Store? Check out Dustin at https://www.instagram.com/dustin_pueschel/Grow your podcast with Podstatus ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠Check out Ground

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01:03:01

Ep 465 Mark Riccadonna "Impressions, Fun Hangs, And...

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2026/08/06

One of our all time favorite guests Mark Ricadonna returns to the Acement for another fun hang. Mark is not only a great comic but an author, director, show producer, actor, among other roles. Mark has great insight and better stories on the world of stand up. Check out Mark at https://markriccadonna.com/Grow your podcast with Podstatus ⁠⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠⁠Check out Ground Control Radio at ⁠⁠https://www.groundcontrolradio.net/⁠⁠Check out Ace

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01:20:14

Ep 464 Pete Wolynec "I Did Magic Once, I Made The...

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2026/07/30

Pete Wolynec joins us in the Acement this week. After working with him at Great Falls Comedy Club in Maine, Scott knew he would be an interesting guest. We talk about Pete's comedy journey and his radio career. How did we come out with today's episode title, listen and find out. Check out Pete at https://www.petewhatshisface.com/Grow your podcast with Podstatus ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠Check out Ground Control Radio at ⁠https://www.groundcontrolradio.net/⁠Check out Ace

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01:09:19

Ep 463 Myq Kaplan "Lost Keys, Key Tags, And Joke Tags"

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2026/07/23

Our good friend Myq Kaplan joins us in the Acement to talk about his upcoming shows in Providence RI. He starts with a great story for the Late Late Show with James Corden and his recent dilemma with lost keys on the subway in NY. He ends up helping Ace with joke tags. Check out Myq Kaplan at https://myqkaplan.com/ for show info go to https://myqkaplan.com/tour/https://www.millionpodcasts.com/comedian-podcasts/Grow your podcast with Podstatus ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠Check out Ground Control

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01:30:14

Ep 462 John McClellan "Cigars, Comedy, And Other Vices"

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2026/07/16

John McClellan is this week's guest in the Acement. Scott was friends with John but this was Ace's first chance to meet him. John is a cigar lover so the conversation was off to a good start. John was the grand prize winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition and has appeared on CBS, Netflix, and SiriusXM Radio, so there was plenty to talk about. Can someone with a successful career like John have a Funny Bad Gig Story? Check out John at

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00:58:14

Ep 461 Brad Pierce "Mr. Positivity, Oops I Did It Again"

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2026/07/09

Our favorite recurring guest, Brad Pierce, returns with more bad gig stories. Ace and Scott always know its time to have Brad back on when they recieve a text saying "Boy do I have a story for you guys". Brad never disappoints. So what did Mr. Positivity do this time? Check out Brad at https://www.facebook.com/brad.pierce.comedianGrow your podcast with Podstatus ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠Check out Ground Control Radio at ⁠https://www.groundcontrolradio.net/⁠Check out Ace

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00:57:57

Ep 460 Pete Costello "Bruin Classic Boston Style...

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2026/07/02

Boston Comedian Pete Costello joins us in the Acement this week. Pete is a classic comedian with a great reputation in the Boston comedy scene. He has worked with some of the biggest names at some of the best venues on some of the biggest shows in New England. Audiences and comedians alike love Pete Costello. Check out Pete at https://www.facebook.com/Pete.Costello.Comedian/Grow your podcast with Podstatus ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠Check out Ground Control Radio

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01:05:03

Ep 459 Rogue Island Comedy Fest with Liam McGurk,...

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2026/06/25

This week Ace and Scott are on location at the Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI and had conversations with Boston Comedy Festival Winner Liam McGurk and newer Boston comics Leke who is originally from Nigeria and Garrett Finn. Check them out at https://www.instagram.com/liammcgurkliammcgurk , https://www.instagram.com/lekesaysthings/ &https://www.instagram.com/garrettefinn/Grow your podcast with Podstatus ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠Check out Ground Control Radio

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01:13:16

Ep 458 Rogue Island Comedy Festival with Melissa Rush...

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2026/06/18

Ace and Scott travel to Newport to hang out at the Rogue Island Comedy Festival. In this episode we hang out with comedians Melissa Rush and Allyson Vastano. Melissa is a RI based comedian, Allyson is an LA based comic who is originally from RI. Check out Melissa at https://melissarushcomedy.com/ and Allyson at https://www.instagram.com/allysonvastanoGrow your podcast with Podstatus ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠Check out Ground Control Radio at ⁠https://www.groundcontrolradio.net/⁠Check out Ace

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01:15:33

Ep 457 Howie Mason "He Brings People Together"

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2026/06/11

Good friend Howie Mason joins us in the Acement this week. Howie has a goal of performing a show at every town in CT, how's it going? Howie is a seasoned brilliant performer who is a great story teller. I'm sure he has a great Funny Bad Gig Story to tell. Check out Howie at https://www.facebook.com/howie.mason.9/Grow your podcast with Podstatus ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠Check out Ground Control Radio at ⁠https://www.groundcontrolradio.net/⁠Check out Ace

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01:21:23

Ep 456 Quinton Champagne "In Spite Of The Name, He's...

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2026/06/04

Quinton Champagne joins us in the Acement this week. Don't be confused by the name, he's not a rapper or a male dancer, Quinton is a comic. He used to be a public speaker so standing in front of people and talking is not new, he just adding making them laugh to his skill set. Check out Quinton at https://www.instagram.com/itsquintonchampagne/Grow your podcast with Podstatus ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠Check out Ground Control Radio at ⁠https://www.groundcontrolradio.net/⁠Check out Ace

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01:49:48

Ep 455 Brian Mulhern "A Not So Short Discussion About...

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2026/05/28

Our go to guest about all things comedy, Brian Mulhern, is in the Acement for some bourbon and to discuss the Martin Short documentary. Based on Marty's early inspirations to be an entertainer, we end up discussing our early inspirations. We make our way back to Martin Short's and other comedy documentaries. Check out Brian Mulhern on Jaxon and the Pharmicist weekdays at 3pm EST on Ground Control Radio.Grow your podcast with Podstatus https://podstatus.com/a/btfpodCheck out Ground Control

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01:32:53

p 454 Liam McGurk "The Stress Of Being Funny And...

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2026/05/21

2025 Boston Comedy Festival Winner Liam McGurk joins us in the Acement this week. Why was Liam's first time on stage in Ireland? Why did he take time off after that before pursuing comedy full time? What is his Funny Bad Gig Story? All these stories and more in this episode. Check out Liam McGurk at https://www.instagram.com/liammcgurkliammcgurk/ or https://linktr.ee/LiamMcGurkCheck out Ground Control Radio at https://www.groundcontrolradio.net/Check out Ace

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