Backstage at the Naked Comedy Showcase

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Each week host Matt Kona talks with guests of the monthly Naked Comedy Showcase about their experiences telling jokes without any clothes on.

Host - Matt Kona, Show Creator - Andy Ofiesh, Producer - Nick David


    • Jun 11, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 37m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    BATNCS - Episode 34 - June 11, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 93:43


    Here's a special belated version of Backstage at The Naked Comedy Showcase Podcast where we take you ON STAGE! Here's the lineup plus their instagram handles. Give them a follow and enjoy a mini compilation of live standup comedy that has been performed at The Naked Comedy Showcase over the years. Keep checking back to improvboston.com for information on their re-opening and we hope to see you all again soon. Andy Ofiesh @andyofiesh Kevin M. Quigley @JustForQuiggles Vally D @VallyDTheComic Alan Richardson @DeadAndMellow Jeff MacKinnon @TheJeffMacKinnon Brett Johnson @WhatBrett Will Martin @ChildlessFunDad Big D @OfficialBigDComedy Julie Mizraji @JulieMizz Sad Man @10gallon.Mr.Alan and @MattMinigell Matt Kona @MattKona Trevor Dion @TNTDion1

    BATNCS - Episode 33 - May 7, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 158:06


    In case you haven't noticed, the world is still sheltering in place, but we have a big healthy dose of our 2nd "Best Of" Episode for you. Take a ride in the way back machine as Matt Kona hosts Dan Martin, Big D, Will Martin, Kendra Dawsey, Chloe Cunha, Jimmy Zheng, Nick David, Zach Brazoa, Ben Quick, Michael Stewart, Kevin Quigley, Danya Trommer, Jack Burke, Andy Ofiesh, Al Christakis, Maurice Green, and members from the audience! Keep checking back with improvboston.com and hopefully some semblance of normality will return. The Naked Comedy Showcase happens on the first Thursday of every month at 9:30pm. It normally sells out in advance, and that will be the case when things re-open as most establishments will be operating at a reduced capacity. We miss and love you all, and hope to see you back soon!

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    BATNCS - Episode 32 - March 5, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 94:17


    Backstage at The Naked Comedy Showcase 3/5/2020 This was recorded right before the pandemic of COVID-19 started to really affect lives throughout America. Due to the shut down of ImprovBoston and many other businesses and comedy clubs, there will be no March edition of The Naked Comedy Showcase. This episode serves as a nice dose of normality for the podcast crew, and a great episode to enjoy while staying home and washing your hands. Matt Kona chats with the visiting original podcast producer Nick David, podcast favorite Dan Martin (whose album recording was postponed to another date in the future, so stay tuned!), Kevin Quigley, “Big D”, Jeff MacKinnon,Chris Connolly, first time Nick Martucci and very special guest Ryan Clauson. Ryan was a regular on the Boston Comedy scene, moved to L.A., toured colleges around the country, moved back to New Hampshire a while back and now pretty much only does comedy on this show. He’s an interesting guy, brought some musical instruments and we captured the audio of his set as well as a candid conversation after the official broadcast ended detailing the story of how he came to be booked on this particular show. Check it out and enjoy! And keeping check back with ImprovBoston and hopefully we'll be back on the first Thursday of the month. Get your tickets online because it sells out! Bring your friends, but don't tell them what it is!

    BATNCS - Episode 31 - February 7, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 89:20


    Matt Kona hosts first timers Sam Savello, multiple Kevin Quigley, Dan Martin, producer Deadair Dennis Maler and more as we continue a new year of Naked Comedy in anticipation of the first ever TUESDAY Naked Comedy Show special edition. Dan Martin records his album on 3/24 at 7pm. Get your tickets (and tickets for the monthly showcase) at ImprovBoston.com and remember, bring a friend but don't tell them what it is!

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    BATNCS - Episode 30 - January 2, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 76:07


    Matt is joined for the first show of the new year alongside producer Deadair Dennis Maler. He talks to first timer Trevor Dion, some usual favorites like Chloe Cunha, Kevin Quigley, Aaron "Tiny" Smith, Al Christakis and Ethan Andre while people perform standup comedy naked on stage. Get your tickets for The Naked Comedy Showcase every first Thursday of the month at 9:30 at ImprovBoston.

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    BATNCS - Episode 29 - Dec 6, 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 87:11


    Dan Martin guest hosts Backstage at The Naked Comedy Showcase! Fresh off the news that he's recording his debut CD at a special Tuesday Naked Show on March 24th Dan sits down to chat with Steve Brykman, Sparky, Kevin Quigley, Kenny Capozzi and Kendra Dawsey, Produced by Deadair Dennis Maler Intro by Nick David

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    BATNCS - Episode 28 - November 7th, 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 92:23


    This may be one of the more bizarre episodes in recent history. It's like a strange split 7" between two very different bands. We start with Dan Martin and I talking with April Bruckner and her Donald Trump puppet. Alex Foolski comes on and talks in a slavic accent for a while and generally clowns around and talks about nudist colonies aka 'lifestyle retreats.' Kevin Quigley comes by and chats and with producer Deadair Dennis and Matt. We round out the show with Julie Mizraji, a staple of The Naked Comedy Showcase who opens up about her ongoing struggles with cancer. Make sure you read her blog to get a sense of what's going on in her day to day life. 29woodenpomeranians.wordpress.com

    BATNCS - Episode 27 - October 3, 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 87:43


    This is a special episode of Backstage at The Naked Comedy Showcase where multiple people cancel during the show! Exciting! There's still plenty of good conversations with those who do show up! Producer "Deadair" Dennis Maler, Danya Trommer, Dan Martin, Ethan Andre, and Aaron "Tiny" Smith are up for it. Andy Ofiesh also shares a pretty great story about the time that Eric Andre does the show

    BATNCS - Episode 26 - September 5, 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 87:26


    Matt Kona hosts another panel of performer's during ImprovBoston's monthly Naked Comedy Showcase. Deadair Dennis Maler takes over production duties as Matt talks with first timers Shyam Subramian and Trent Wells. Chris Pennie returns after a long absence and series favorites like Dan Martin, Chloe Cunha, Jimmy Zhang and Demetrius 'Big D' Hullum stop by to talk shop on a wide variety of topics. Make sure to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts, tell a friend and of course get your tickets to the next live standup showcase. Bring a friend, but don't tell them what the show is!

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    BATNCS - Episode 25 - August 26, 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 117:52


    Matt Kona hosts the first episode back from break. Joining him are guest co-host Jack Burke (Series Finale Podcast) along with first timer Caleb Sherman who travels down from Maine with Ali Simpson. Kenny Capozzi stops by to do a guest spot. Also James Creelman returns along with Dan Martin, Kevin Quigley and for the last time before moving to Chicago, Vally D. Please tell a friend about the podcast, leave a review and come see The Naked Comedy Showcase on the first Thursday of each month at ImprovBoston at 9:30pm in Central Square Cambridge on 40 Prospect st. Advanced tickets are recommended as is bringing friends, but not telling them what it is!

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    BATNCS - Episode 24 - July 25, 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 60:17


    Best of Backstage at The Naked Comedy Showcase Volume 1 (Episodes 1-9) Due to a month in which The Naked Comedy Showcase was off, there was no corresponding podcast. Andy and Matt dug into the archives to bring you a collection of highlights from the first nine episodes of the show. We begin with Solange Azur and Rick Harkness talking about their thoughts on doing the show for the first time and their impressions of the show immediately afterwards. Andy Ofiesh chops it up with Kevin Quigley, Nick David and Matt Miller for the final segment of the inaugural episode. Later guest host Kaytlin Bailey interviews Allie Dick and Dominatrix/Life Coach Sharon, an audience member (and future regular) Julie Mizraji joins us after doing her first 'naked joke from the audience segment' and the show is closed out with an epic return performance from legendary (and infamous) Naked Comedy Showcase closer Ryan Clauson. Got some favorite segments you'd like to hear in Best Of Volume 2? Leave a comment in the review section on Apple Podcasts or tell us in person after the show. The Naked Comedy Showcase happens on the first Thursday of every month at ImprovBoston 40 Prospect st. in Cambridge, MA at 9:30pm. Advance tickets are recommended as is bringing a friend but not telling them what it is!

    BATNCS - Episode 23 - June 6, 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 72:34


    Matt Kona hosts another episode of the only podcast to happen DURING the monthly Naked Comedy Showcase at Improv Boston. He's joined by Shaun Connolly, Maired Dickinson, Jack Burke, Jimmy Zhang, Chloe Cunha, The Very Sad Man (Alan Richardson and Matt) and some recurringi guests from previous "audience participation" segments.

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    BATNCS - Episode 22 - May 9, 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 121:45


    Matt Kona and Zach Brazao are back chopping it up with this week's guests on a rare SECOND Thursday of the Month edition of The Naked Comedy Showcase. They're joined by first timers Aaron "Tiny" Smith, Dan Martin, Danya Trommer, James Creelman, Demetrius Hellum, Jeff MacKinnon, Andy Ofiesh, some audience members who came on stage to tell naked jokes and more! Be sure to leave a review and buy your tickets in advance at improvboston.com before the June 6th show!

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    BATNCS - Episode 21 - Apr 4, 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 122:45


    Zach Brazao guest co-hosts alongside Matt Kona. In this episode Naked Comedy Showcase host Andy Ofiesh makes a rare pre-show appearance to update us on the ‘drip incident’ from last month. They welcome back Kenny Capozzi, Richard Santos Raya , Kevin M. Quigley, Dan Martin, Valley D., Jack Burke and Danya Trommer. Come out to the next Naked Comedy Showcase on a rare SECOND Thursday of the month at 9:30pm at Improv Boston on May 9th. And remember, bring a friend but don’t tell them any details beyond the name of the show!

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    BATNCS - Episode 20 - Mar 7, 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 126:40


    Jack Burke returns to act as co-host to Matt Kona and talk to this month’s crew of naked performers and one of their Moms! Featuring Kendra Dawsey, Dean Abbott, Kevin Quigley, Dan Martin, Chloe Cunha, Max Rosenberg, Danya Tromer, Ethan Andre and Andy Ofiesh. Be sure to rate and subscribe and if you want to see The Naked Comedy Showcase live it’s the first Thursday of the month at Improv Boston.

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    BATNCS - Episode 19 - Feb 7, 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 125:52


    Zachary Brazao guest co-host's with the tardy Matt Kona. This month's guests include TWO Kevin M. Quigley's, Casey McNeal, Ethan Marsh, Danya Trommer, Demetrius "Big D" Hullum, Vally D. and host/creator of The Naked Comedy Showcase Andy Ofiesh.

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    BATNCS - Episode 18 - Jan 3, 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 98:02


    Host Matt Kona and producer Nick David speak with comics performing on the Naked Comedy Showcase. This month's guests include: Maurice Green, Ben quick, Al Christakis, Jimmy Zhang, Daniel Mcrobie, Chris Connolly, Chloe, & Dan Martin

    BATNCS - Episode 17: Dec 6, 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 113:30


    Host Matt Kona, producer Nick David and show creator Andy Ofiesh interview new and returning comics of Boston's Naked Comedy Showcase. This month's comics include: Alan Richardson Michael Stewart Chris Connolly Dan Martin Vally D Chloe cunha Kiley Alexander Riley knipsel Jack Burke

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    BATNCS - Episode 16: Nov 1, 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 104:40


    Host Matt Kona, producer Nick David and show creator Andy Ofiesh interview new and returning comics of Boston's Naked Comedy Showcase. This month's comics include Valley D, Kendra Dawsey, Richard Santos Raya, Jimmy Zhang, Steve Brykman, Kevin Quigley & Dean Abbott

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    BATNCS - Episode 15: Oct 4, 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2018 103:29


    Host Matt Kona & Producer Nick David interview new and returning comics of Boston's Naked Comedy Showcase. This month's comics include Rick Harkness, Jesse Miles, Kylie Alexander, Will Martin, Big D, Dan Martin and Michael Stewart.

    BATNCS - Episode 14: Aug 2, 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2018 68:57


    Host Matt Kona & Producer Nick David interview new and returning comics of Bosotn's Naked Comedy Showcase. This month's comics include Jimmy Zhang, Richard Bowen, Ali Simpson, Leah Douglass, Demetrius Hulum, Dan Martin, Danny Jordan, Matt Helman, Kevin Quigley, Julie Mizraji & Ryan Clausen

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    BATNCS - Episode 13: Jun 7, 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2018 110:34


    Host Matt Kona and producer Nick David speak with comics about the rigors of performing stand-up comedy in the buff. This month's episode features; Dean Abbot, Sam Monk, John Baglio, Allison Dick, Vally D, Chloe Cunha, Will Smalley, & of course Dan Martin.

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    BATNCS - Episode 12: May 3, 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2018 79:00


    Hosts Matt Kona & producer Nick David discuss performing at the Naked Comedy Showcase with this grest group of comicsgroup of performers. This month's episode includes Will Martin, JP Drew, Ted Pettingil, Solange Azore, Dan Martin, Kevin Quiggley, Demetrius Hullum and more.

    BATNCS - Episode 11: Apr 4, 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2018 94:31


    Matt Kona hosts another Backstage at The Naked Comedy Showcase Podcast while Andy, Ofiesh hosts the standup show on ImprovBoston's main stage. This week's guests include Kaitlyn Bailey, John Baglio, Nate Shu, Michael Stewart, Ethan Andre, Julie Mizrachi, Kylie Alexander. Please leave a positive rating/review and tell a friend!

    BATNCS - Episode 10: Mar 1, 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 81:44


    Host Matt Kona & Producer Nick David chat with comics backstage at the Mar 1, 2018 show featuring Mark Drakonis, Rob Creen, Solange Azor, Lincoln Gamble, Dan Martin, Chris Connolly, Will Martin, Solange Azor, Ayun Muhkarji, Vally D & more. Please leave a positive rating/review and tell a friend!

    BATNCS - Episode 9: Feb 1, 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 84:20


    Host Matt Kona & Producer Nick David chat with comics backstage at the Feb 1, 2018 show featuring Vally D, Ryan Clauson, Pete Andrews, John Baglio, Dan Martin & more. Please leave a positive rating/review and tell a friend!

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    BATNCS - Episode 8: Dec 7, 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2017 108:53


    Host Matt Kona & Producer Nick David chat with comics and audience members backstage at the Dec 7, 2017 show featuring Matt Melman, Allison Dick, Devon Guinn, Lisa Lang, Vally D, Traci Brown (aka Hoop Doctor), Ryan Chani and show runner/host/creator Andy Ofiesh. Please leave a positive rating/review and tell a friend!

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    BATNCS - Episode 7: Nov 2, 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2017 73:08


    Host Matt Kona & Producer Nick David chat with comics and audience members at the Nov 2, 2017 show featuring Sam Monk, Will Martin, Ted Pettingell, Dean Abbott, Devon Guinn, Dan Martin & Solange Azor, Please leave a positive rating/ review and tell a friend!

    BATNCS - Episode 6: Oct 5, 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2017 119:38


    Dan Martin hosts this month's episode and show producer Nick David offers up his insights throughout.This months episode features comics James Creelman, Danny Jordan, Ethan Andre, Justin P Drew, John Baglio. Julie Mizrachi, Brian Gordon, Justin McCloud and Kylie Alexander. Please leave a positive rating/ review and tell a friend!

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    BATNCS - Episode 5: Aug, 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017 96:28


    Matt Kona hosts another Backstage at The Naked Comedy Showcase Podcast while Andy Ofiesh hosts the standup show on ImprovBoston's main stage. This week's interview guests include Jamie Roux, Dan Martin, Vally D and Devon Guinn. Also featuring John Baglio podcasting alone while the other guests had to leave and Matt had to go and perform. In addition we get to hear from a few different audience members who shed their clothes and told jokes that night. Nick David produced this episode and offers up his insights throughout. Please leave a positive rating/ review and tell a friend!

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    BATNCS - Episode 4: June 1, 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2017 106:08


    Matt Kona hosts another Backstage at The Naked Comedy Showcase Podcast while Andy Ofiesh hosts the standup show on ImprovBoston's main stage. This week's interview guests include Michael Fournier, Sam Monk, Dame Dash, Brett Johnson, Austin McCloud, Vally D, Dean Abbott, Steve Brykman and Matthew Helman. Nick David produced this episode and offers up his insights throughout. Please leave a positive rating/ review and tell a friend.

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    BATNCS - Episode 3: May 4, 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2017 72:20


    Backstage at The Naked Comedy Showcase Episode 3: Matt Kona is back in the hosting seat where he speaks with a freshly moved back from NYC John Baglio, a local Alan (Richardson) about his time in bands and his debut comedy cd. Guest producer Elisha Siegal tells the story of his first time attending the show and his various journalistic endeavors. A couple of first timers from Maine, Ali Simpson and Sam Pelletier talk about the trip down and the process behind their sets on the way down. Pete Andrews comes out from behind the rails of his monthly show in Newton to chat and Dan Martin talks about his journey from closing the show to performing in plays and landing a role in his first film 'Long Night in a Dead City' premiering June 25th before Andy and his lady drop by bearing gifts from Hubba Hubba. Thanks for listening and please leave an iTunes review, tell a friend about it, follow our social media sites @BackstageNaked and come to The Naked Comedy Showcase every first Thursday in the main theatre of Improv Boston at 9:30pm. Produced by Nick David.

    BATNCS - Episode 2: April 5, 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2017 102:34


    On our 2nd podcast Naked Show NYC founder and one part of The Cake Comedy Tour Kaytlin Bailey fills in as host for Matt Kona (who makes an appearance later) and joins this month's lineup of Daniel McRobbie, Darik Santos,Ted Pettingell, Kenny Cappozi, Allison Dick, Wendy Shar and two audience members who got involved in sporadically telling a joke naked segment. Nick David produced this episode and offers up his insights throughout along with the host of the live show, Andy Ofiesh. Please help us spread the word by leaving a rating and review and telling a friend!

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    BATNCS - Episode 1: March 2, 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2017 96:53


    Matt Kona talks with guests of the monthly standup comedy showcase about their experience telling jokes without clothes. From first timers to seasoned vets, a slew of comics share their stories. This week's guests include Rick Harkness, Solange Azor, Will Martin, Kylie Alexander, Sam Monk, Lisa Lang, Dan Martin, Kevin Quigley and Naked Comedy Showcase Founder Andy Ofiesh. Produced by Nick David. Please tell a friend, leave a review and follow us on Twitter @NakedBackstage

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