Moody McCarthy sits in for Shaki this week as William Stephenson gets IN THE TANK for a double episode William has been seen on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and the Apollo Comedy Hour as well as in the movie Pootie Tang.

He is a master master of ceremonies. if you’re a comic in NYC or visited NYC to perform, chances are WIlliam Stephenson has introduced you on to the comedy stage.

This week, William shares the best way to sleep on the subway and in a comedy club. We learn about the art of street performance and also how to not piss off William.

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Episode 218 | William Stephenson

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Juston McKinney has appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno AND the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. This June he is following up his Comedy Central half hour special with an Hour Special called: A Middle Class Hole.

In this episode, we find out whether being naive can help or hurt you, how to stay in the loop if you don’t live in LA or NYC, and which comedy club staff you should not take your investment advice from. Plus, hear which In the Tank favorite has a joke Juston wishes he had written.

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Episode 211 | Juston McKinney

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Ross Bennett has been performing stand up comedy since the late 70s. His career has taken him all over the world and landed him at the Montreal Comedy Festival and Comedy Central’s Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Ross is a consummate professional and a wealth of knowledge so we wasted little time diving in. We learn what it was like to start stand up in a world before comedy clubs, why killing is sometimes not enough, and who helped Ross get over his fear on stage. Thanks for listening and check in next week when we find out about the artist formerly known as Eddie Strange.

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Episode 207 | Ross Bennett

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This is Part 2 of our double episode with Comix co-owner Harlan Halper.

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Episode 206 | Harlan Halper

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It’s another double episode. Shaki was out, so Kelly sat in on the fun as we recorded with Comix co-owner Harlan Halper. In Part 1, Harlan shares how to service all the genres of comedy, what makes a great comic, and what could be an alternative name for alternative comedy. Plus Dan reminds us about the importance of trust between a producer and an audience.

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Episode 205 | Harlan Halper

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This is part 2 of our double episode with Christian Finnegan. We pick things up as Christian sets Dan straight.
Then we find out what your favorite album says about you, when it’s hard to be original and, how to answer the question “are you somebody?”

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Episode 204 | Christian Finnegan

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You probably recognize Christian Finnegan from VH1’s Best Week Ever or from his regular appearances on countdown with Keith Olbermann. This is part one of our double episode with the Comedy Central staple. Ever wonder how many martinis it takes before Dan Allen becomes a talk block? This week we find out. Then we learn who Christian nudged into comedy,where non religious people go for church, and who is Christian’s favorite Twitter follower. Tune in next week when Christian sets Dan straight and other nonsense.

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Episode 203 | Christian Finnegan

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Rachel Feinstein has been seen on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend and has her own Comedy Central half hour special airing on April 2nd. This week we learn how Rachel handles sexual advances on the road, why it may not be fun to follow Tracy Morgan on your birthday, and how to dress the part. Plus, Rachel gives Dan Allen a new nickname that will probably stick.

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Episode 202 | Rachel Feinstein

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Lenny Marcus has been seen on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham and is a fixture in the uber competitive New York City comedy scene. We learn which comedians made the cut for Dice Clay’s furniture shopping extravaganza, who makes comedy look hard, and what advice Lenny gave to Dave Attell. Then Lenny turns the tables and asks Jon and the Dans some questions.

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Episode 201 | Lenny Marcus

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This week’s episode marks the return of Shaki!
We record at the Sunshine Studios in New York City wth guest: Costaki Economopoulos. Costaki has performed at the Montreal Comedy Festival and can be heard on the popular Bob and Tom Radio show in his weekly segment: “The Economonologue.”
First, Costaki chimes in on some joke disputes that Shaki is having with other comics. Then we learn which city hurt Costaki’s feelings, what it means to have comic range, and how being a comedian is like being a cowboy.

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Episode 131 | Costaki Economopoulos

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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. But since Shaki and Fisch got in a groove and filled the hour by themselves, this episode is unfortunately sans Dan Allen. So enjoy finding out who Jon Fisch’s Jon Fisch is, why Shaki and his Mom decided to “just be friends”, and why Dan Allen can never be replaced. Don’t worry, the Dan Allen centric In the Tank is coming soon.

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Episode 127 | Dan Shaki

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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. Stick around to the end to find out which Ted Alexandro joke, Laurie wishes she had written.

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Episode 123 | Laurie Kilmartin

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This week we recorded our second episode at Comix. Todd Barry manned up and muscled through an ear infection to join us before heading off to Tennessee to perform at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Todd is one of the most original and well respected comics in the business as evidenced by his numerous appearances on Letterman and Conan, as well as two half hour Comedy Central specials. You probably recognize him from HBO’s Flight of the Conchords and the film The Wrestler.

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Episode 120 | Todd Barry

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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 discuss the difference between a manager and an agent as well as how the relationship between a manager and a comic evolves.

We find out which major film producer was a dishwasher at a comedy club tom used to book. We learn why it may be necessary for a host to bomb for the good of the show. and we hear which comic tom would send to perform for the Red Hat Society.

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Episode 119 | Tom Ingegno

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We’re happy to welcome the very funny Tim Young. Tim has appeared on Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing and if you’ve gone to college, he’s probably performed at your school. Find out how stand up can improve your vocabulary what the sweet spot is, and how far Tim will travel to get away from Dan Allen.

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Episode 117 | Tim Young

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This week we welcome Nate Bargatze back as our first repeat guest because Dan Allen ruined his first podcast. Nate tells us why it’s important to bomb to get ready for a TV set. Joe List takes a couple of hours away from his girlfriend to tell us why he loves his girlfriend and Joe and Nate finally solve racism in America and reveal who is the most racist man in comedy.

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Episode 116 | Joe List and Nate Bargatze

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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 Tony to perform on television, at the Montreal Comedy Festival and an off Broadway show. He also had plenty of advice about Dan Allen’s current living situation which is going on 216 days of homelessness. Enjoy.

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Episode 114 | Tony Camin

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Myq loves Myka and performs with Micah (and vice versa). He’s receiving his master’s degree in linguistics – finally, plays the guitar and is considered a ping pong expert. Comedy-wise, he was a semi-finalist in the 2006 Boston Comedy Festival and the 2006 Seattle Comedy Competition. He won Boston University’s Funniest Student Contest and most recently the 2009 March Madness at Caroline’s Comedy Club. He’s also appeared on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham.

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Episode 113 | Myq Kaplan

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Originally from South Jersey Kurt started his stand up career in Philadelphia and in 2001, he moved to NYC. I think we could have left Kurt alone in my kitchen with a 6 pack of Budweisers and a list of topics and pressed record. But luckily we were there to be the laugh track. After listening to this podcast, it will be easy to see how Kurt’s unique brand of humor has led him to numerous writing jobs and appearances on Showtime’s White Boys in the Hood, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham and most recently his own half hour Comedy Central Presents.

Please enjoy this very adult episode of In the Tank.

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Episode 112 | Kurt Metzger

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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 Ted’s life and views on comedy covering such topics as the importance of being able to adapt to different environments, the comedy coalition, Ted’s first comedy vehicle, the advantages of starting stand up in NY, and how growing up has changed Ted’s act. Lastly Ted tells us about his fondness for Jamie Lissow and the trials and tribulations of their current long distance relationship. Thanks for listening and enjoy.
-Shaki

Read about the time Dan Allen slam dunked on Ted on the Astoria Basketball Association blog (sort of).

Be sure to check out Fisch perform on Allen’s ¡Sacapuntas! on April 1st.

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Episode 110 | Ted Alexandro

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Nate Bargatze stops by to talk about his recent appearance on Conan O’Brien, how he celebrates and how it compared to his other appearance as well as his experiences on Comedy Central and CMT.

Nate’s first Conan set

Stephen Bargatze – Nate’s dad, check out his site.

Dan Allen is an idiot and messed up the podcast.

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Episode 104 | Nate on Conan

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.

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Episode 103 | Moody isn’t a Candy Ass