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Episode 23 - Funny Business w/Steve Rinaldi

A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast ·

2026/10/04

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives. Today’s episode was recorded live at ‪@DropTent‬ studios with my guest, ‪@SteveRinaldi‬ South Philly born and raised, Steve Rinaldi is a 15-year-veteran in stand-up comedy. He studied at the prestigious Second City in Chicago, co-hosted the podcast ‪@YoDom‬ with comedy legend Dom Irrera, and hosted the popular Internet show,

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01:04:54

A Bit Later - Episode 22 - Milestones w/Cipha Sounds

A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives. Today’s guest is Cipha Sounds. Self-described as “Very Famous in New York,” Cipha Sounds is a prolific hip hop DJ, working with acts like Jay-Z, Lil’ Kim, Mos Def and Rihanna. Bronx born and raised Cipha is was a key figure in nightclubs and on New York radio with a 17 year-career at Hot 97. He started stand-up comedy at the

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01:05:07

Bonus Episode - World Famous Author w/Matthew Keefer

A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast ·

2026/09/23

In this special episode, I’m sitting down with Matthew Keefer, author of Lone Cubs Genesis. This is his fourth book. It is available on measurelessoceans.com. You can pick up a live copy and meet the author on Saturday October 3rd at the Collingswood Book Festival in Collingswood, NJ. Matthew is social activist and speculative fiction writer. Using his platform iceisasnowflake.com to keep his fellow man informed and to fight the good fight against ICE. Pick up a copy of Lone Cubs Genesis today and

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01:31:51

A Bit Later - Episode 21 - The Necessity of Joy...

A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast ·

2026/09/16

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves at this stage of their lives. Today my guest is Pops Leonard.Pops is a comedian, actor, producer and overall connector in the Philadelphia comedy scene and beyond. At ten years into his comedy career, Pops is recognized worldwide for his performances in multiple viral sketches from the production companies Baby Goblin and Cheese Parade, which have garnered

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00:58:34

Episode 20 - Most Likely to Make Us Laugh w/Meredith...

A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast ·

2026/09/06

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives. Today my guest is Meredith Leigh. Meredith Leigh is a stand-up comedian and producer based in Pottstown, Pennsylvania who has quickly made a name for herself in the Northeast comedy scene and beyond. At three years into her career, Meredith placed 2nd in the 2024 & 2025 Best of the Burbs comedy competitions, and was a

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00:48:33

Episode 19 - Keeper of The Grape Room w/Sylis P.

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2026/09/01

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives. Today my guest is Sylis P. Sylis P. is a Philadelphia-based stand-up comedian and producer. He is a stalwart in the scene, and amongst his other duties, he runs The Grape Room open mic, one of the city’s longest running and most respected open mics among comedians and fans of comedy alike. Sylis is known to many as the Mayor of

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00:59:15

Episode 18 - Finding the Funny w/Shar Martin

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2026/08/23

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives.Today’s guest is Shar Martin. Shar Martin is an incredibly funny Philadelphia-based comedian, self-described problematic jawn, and an expert in corporate quality. You can follow her on Instagram @heysharhey and see her hilarious acting in several Baby Goblin Production skits.In this episode, we discuss being socially conscious

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01:07:51

Episode 17 - DIY w/Altered Judgement

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2026/08/17

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives.In today’s crossover episode, my guests are Alex and Joe from Altered Judgement. They are two friends who met playing hockey and decided to pursue their creative outlets together with the production of Altered Judgement, the podcast where morning radio meets late night vibes. Together they are highlighting local talents in food,

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01:08:51

Episode 16 - Organized Chaos w/McClain

A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast ·

2026/08/09

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives.My guest today is McClain. McClain is a stand-up comedian based in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Just one year into comedy, McClain has quickly become a fixture on the Philadelphia scene. Her raw, high-energy style forces audiences to notice her and keeps her true to herself. In this episode, we talk about overcoming addiction,

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00:40:17

Episode 15 - Creating Community w/Uncle Dud

A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast ·

2026/08/02

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives.Uncle Dud is a comedian and all-around entertainer in the Philadelphia region. In this episode we discuss bringing people together through comedy, the importance of stand-up in our culture, and much more.While this episode is a bit shorter than usual, brevity is the soul of wit, and Uncle Dud drops gems straight from the soul

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01:12:00

Episode 14 - Philosophically Silly w/Jared Silverman

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2026/07/26

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives. Jared Silverman is a Philadelphia-based comedian originally from upstate New York. He has been performing for stand-up for three years. In this episode we discuss being silly, audience behavior, the importance of comedy, and how Jared's upbringing shaped him for the stage.

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00:50:14

Episode 13 - No Features

A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast ·

2026/07/14

I reconcile my change in perspective after attending Jay-Z Extra Innings, share my Don't Tell Comedy set from last week, and reflect on this journey.

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Episode 12 - Late Life Crisis w/Suzi Chicago

A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast ·

2026/07/06

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives.Suzi Chicago is a refreshing voice in the world of comedy, starting her stand-up journey at the vibrant age of 69. She’s performed in over 100 shows in the past year and now at age 70, her special, Late Life Crisis, will be available soon on YouTube and SuziChicago.com On this episode, we discuss Suzi’s impeccable style, her

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00:47:09

Episode 11 - Read the Room w/Darcy Christ

A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast ·

2026/06/28

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives. Darcy Christ is a stand-up comedian and podcaster in Dallas, Texas. As a retired stay-at-home mom and life coach she brings both heart and hilarity to the stage. Darcy performs all over North Texas and co-hosts the Read the Room podcast with her daughters, available on all podcast platforms and YouTube. Follow Darcy on TikTok

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00:52:46

Episode 10 - Without a Plan w/Pamela Wardrip

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2026/06/21

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives. Pamela Wardrip is a San Diego-based comedian, actress, writer, navy veteran, and cancer survivor. She left a six-figure job with a Fortune 500 company to pursue comedy without a plan. She is the granddaughter of a Baptist preacher and the daughter of a tattoo artist. Pamela has been performing stand-up for 7 years and as a one

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00:49:10

Bonus Episode - Men's Mental Health Awareness w/Jimmy...

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2026/06/14

In this episode, we’re not discussing comedy, but instead, creating awareness around men’s mental health. Jimmy Couture is a men’s transformation coach. He’s helping men stuck in life gain clarity and level up into the man they’re proud of.In this episode we dive into Jimmy’s life story of loss, street life, jail time, and eventually, reform.I worked with Jimmy for 12 weeks and I do not believe I would have started this podcast or doing stand-up again if I hadn’t.You can follow him on Instagram

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01:39:23

Bonus Live Episode - Conshohocken Comedy Cavalcade...

A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast ·

2026/06/14

This bonus episode was recorded live at the Conshohocken Arts Festival and car show in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. We even met the mayor!Join us on June 26th at Brunch for the Conshohocken Comedy Cavalcade. Tickets are available here: https://bit.ly/comedy-caval-10Thanks to Pops Leonard, Jared Silverman, Ann Birdthistle, Shar Martin, Joe Scrocca, and Lauren from Philly for hanging out.

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01:04:37

Episode 8 - Still Neurotic After All These Years...

A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast ·

2026/06/08

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives.Follow us on Instagram @A_Bit_Later_PodcastPerry Block is a humor writer and stand-up comic living in Havertown, PA which is close enough to the Philadelphia Main Line so that he can wrongly brag he lives there. Writing has been a passion for Perry ever since he learned it does not require math.Since his early thirties, Perry has

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00:51:26

Episode 7 - Lone Star State Laughs w/Kevin Kirklen

A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast ·

2026/06/01

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives.Dallas-Fort-Worth Born and raised, Kevin Kirklen is a rising talent in the Texas comedy scene. His quick-witted delivery and charm makes him a favorite among every audience. As fifth generation Texan, the attitude is big, the laughs are big, and so is his future. Follow him on Instagram @kevin_kirklen

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01:03:10

Episode 6 - Student of the Game w/Jack Brown

A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast ·

2026/05/22

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