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Episode 304 | Greg Giraldo Tribute

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I’ve often said that Greg Giraldo was one of THE voices of our generation and in my opinion a comedic genius. Greg died on September 29th, 2010. This week we’d like to pay tribute to him. In the book American Scream: The Bill Hicks story, it was clear that Bill’s commentary on future events would [...]

Episode 301 | Karen Bergreen

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We are very excited to kick off Season 3 with guest Karen Bergreen. A staple in the NYC comedy scene, Karen has appeared on Comedy Central and is the author of the delightful comedic murder mystery Following Polly. Also a former lawyer, Karen explains the parallels between law and comedy. We then learn how life [...]

Episode 212 | Bobby Slayton

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Bobby Slayton has been a stand up for over 30 years. He is ranked number eighty on Comedy Central’s list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time. His new Showtime Special Born to Be Bobby recently aired and will be available on DVD. We start talking between Friday night shows in the Green Room [...]

Episode 202: Rachel Feinstein

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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, [...]

Episode 201 | Lenny Marcus

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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 [...]

Episode 135 | Eddie Brill (PART 2)

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This is PART 2 of our double episode with Eddie Brill. First Eddie sets Dan straight. Then we learn why Eddie wasn’t saved by the bell, who Eddie gets advice from for his letterman appearances, and why it’s always good to give a comic a second chance. Enjoy! Right-click the link below to download the [...]

Episode 130 | Victor Varnado

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This week, Jon and Dan were joined at Comix in NYC by guest Victor Varnado. Victor’s stand up has been featured on Late NIght with Conan O’Brien and Comedy Central. You may also recognize him from the films Julien Donkey Boy and The Adventures of Pluto Nash. In this episode, Jon and Dan reveal their [...]

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 126 | Brian Scolaro

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You probably recognize Brian Scolaro from the sitcom Stacked with Pamela Anderson and Elon Gold. Brian found it refreshing that we did not bombard him with Pamela Anderson questions. Instead we chose to focus on the progression of his stand up career. We learn what ingredients are in the Brian Scolaro cocktail, how jealousy prompted [...]

Episode 120 | Todd Barry

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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 [...]

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 112 | Kurt Metzger

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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 [...]

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 109 | Mark Babbitt

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This week I was in Houston at the Laff Stop with my buddy Jason Kanter. Jason introduced me to Mark Babbitt. Mark is the former managing partner of the Houston Laff Stop and he’s the voice you hear introducing Mitch Hedberg on Mitch’s first CD, Strategic Grill Locations. Along with Mitch, Mark talks about Doug [...]

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