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Episode 128 | Dan Allen Finds a Home

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We are very happy to announce that after 344 days of homelessness, Dan Allen has found an apartment. If u do not know the story of Dan Allen’s homeless stint, here it is in its abridged version (aka the one Dan Allen is unable to tell due to incredible long windedness). After a particularly rough [...]

Episode 127 | Sans Dan Allen

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Due to a last minute guest cancelation the boys were forced to think quickly on their feet. With Dan Allen at a call back audition and Shaki under time constraints, Jonny Fisch made an executive decision: Sit down and podcast it up with Shaki, then meet up later with Dan Allen and do the same. [...]

Episode 123 | Laurie Kilmartin

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This week we welcome stand up comedian and writer, Laurie Kilmartin (Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Best Week Ever, Comedy Central). The show kicks off with Laurie giving Shaki some swimming advice. Then we delve into why Laurie was escorted off a studio lot, what made her a blogging pioneer, and how Colin Quinn influenced her style. [...]

Episode 122 | Keith Alberstadt

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We’re back In the Original Tank this week to welcome Astoria neighbor Keith Alberstadt. Keith has been seen on the Late Show with David Letterman and is a regular guest on the Bob and Tom Radio Show. He is also a contributing writer for both Saturday Night Live and The Jimmy Fallon Show. Keith shares [...]

Episode 119 | Tom Ingegno

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In our continued effort to provide insight into the world of stand up comedy, we present our second episode with a guest from behind the scenes – Tom Ingegno runs the New York office of the Omnipop Talent Group, which is currently a management company and has in the past been a talent agency. We [...]

Episode 118 | Amy Schumer

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This week, Comix gave us the vip treatment as we recorded our first episode down in Ochi’s Lounge with guest Amy Schumer. Find out how Amy and Shaki’s first encounter comes back to bite him in the ass, why you shouldn’t listen to the stylist on a TV set and who is my BFF. See [...]

Episode 115 | Jamie Lissow

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This week Jon talks with Jamie Lissow on location in Rochester. Find out what brought Jamie back to his hometown, his unique approach to recording a comedy CD, and how he’s coping without his workout buddy Ted Alexandro. Right-click the link below to download the mp3 file: Episode 115 | Jamie Lissow If you are [...]

Episode 114 | Tony Camin

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This week we step into the world of Tony Camin. Tony has made many appearances on Comedy Central and is currently a correspondent on the media project for the IFC channel. He is one of the founding fathers of the Marijuana-Logues. Hear how Arj Barker’s idea sprouted into a vehicle for Arj, Doug Benson and [...]

Episode 111 | Becky Donohue

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This week we welcome New York native Becky Donohue. Ever wonder how Becky makes sunshine? We found out. Also learn about my new use for hand sanitizer, how Becky deals with “gentle violations” on the road, and how Shaki triumphs over diversity. Dan Allen you ask? Approaching his 200th day of hobo status. Be sure [...]

Episode 110 | Ted Alexandro

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This week we welcome Queens, NY native Ted Alexandro. We ease into the tank by catching up on Dan’s squatting and my pledge for better dental hygiene. After Jon surprises us with an old picture of Ted and Jon both with hair, we have Ted answer some listener submitted questions. From there we delve into [...]

Episode 106 | Andy Pitz

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“Andy Loves Balloons” Andy Pitz joins us today and tells a tale about a kid getting his hand blown off by a homemade pipe bomb, his experience as a bouncer for exotic dancers and enlightened us with his expert knowledge of helium tanks. You can see him on Letterman here Definition of danallen-ing Right-click the [...]

Episode 103 | Moody McCarthy

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Moody McCarthy kicks it off “in studio” with some guitar riffs on his Telecaster. Jaime Lissow‘s Comedy Central’s Presents premieres tonight. Wendy Leibman thinks Friday the 13th is eery. Brian Kiley and Jon crush in Staten Island. Right-click the link below to download the mp3 file: Episode 103 | Moody isn’t a Candy Ass

Episode 102 | More with the Dans

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On second thought, we decided that it would be better to not mention the name of the comedy club I tell a story about. Shaki does a wonderful and hilarious job editing… check it out. Right-click the link below to download the mp3 file: Episode 102 | Shaki Edits Out a Comedy Club

Episode 101 | My Two Dans

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Let there be light! Right-click the link below to download the mp3 file: Episode 101 | My Two Dans