In the Tank with Jon Fisch

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 302 | Rob Cantrell

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From the first season of Last Comic Standing, the Marijuana-logues and the new album “Keep On The Grass” our guest this week is Rob Cantrell. First, we learn that there is such a thing as a mid-life crisis in your 20s. Then we find out the best place to be when the dollar is booming, [...]

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 211 | Juston McKinney

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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 [...]

Episode 206 | Harlan Halper (Part 2)

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This is Part 2 of our double episode with Comix co-owner Harlan Halper. Right-click the link below to download the mp3 file: Episode 206 | Harlan Halper If you are having trouble subscribing to iTunes, learn how here.

Episode 204 | Christian Finnegan (Part Two)

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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?” Right-click the link below to download the mp3 file: [...]

Episode 203 | 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 [...]

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 138 | Julian McCullough

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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 [...]

Episode 136 | Group Therapy (PART 1)

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We are dealing with some internal strife at IN THE TANK and are desperately in need of some neutral intervention. That’s why we welcome therapist Nora Fayerberg to try to save the podcast. It’s another double episode. In PART 1, Nora examines our relationship issues with each other. In PART 2, she is nice enough [...]

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 132 | Jessica Kirson

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Jessica Kirson is the guest this week as we record at Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. Jessica has appeared on the Tonight Show and has her own comedy special on the Logo Network. Learn which celebrity heckled Jessica. Why it can help when you “just don’t care” and what’s Jon’s favorite activity at [...]

Episode 131 | Costaki Economopoulos

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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