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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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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We were locked out of Dan Allen’s Sunshine Suites‘ office. So we ventured to the comedy cellar and recorded upstairs at the Olive Tree café amidst the background noise,which was mostly that night’s MC Ardie Fuqua.

This week’s guest is Julian McCullough. Julian just taped a half hour special for Comedy Central and is a favorite performer at New York City clubs like the Comedy Cellar and Carolines.

We learn the best way to walk into any audition, how to get your girlfriend to move out of your apartment, and what not to say at a prom show.

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Episode 138 | Julian McCullough

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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 gayness. Then we learn how stand up comedy can improve your academic standing, what’s the appropriate attire when opening for Eddie Murphy and how the original latin divas of comedy fueled Victor’s idea for the Awkward Kings.

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Episode 130 | Victor Varnado

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Robert Kelly joins us at Comix for this week’s In the Tank. Robert is widely recognized from HBO’s Tourgasm, regular appearances on the Opie and Anthony Show and his own Comedy Central half hour special. We get to find out why Bobby had an easier time in juvie hall than two months at Fisch’s Jewish summer camp. We find out who’s couch he crashed on when he moved to NYC from Boston and we discover what it means to perform a guilt-free set.

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Episode 121 | Robert Kelly

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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 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 to check out Fisch performing on Allen’s ¡Sacapuntas! on April 1st.

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Episode 111 | Becky Donohue

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