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Scott Higgins an Ace Aceto discuss comedy and life with incredibly talented people in comedy and entertainment.

Scott Higgins


    • Jun 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 426 EPISODES

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    The Behind The Funny podcast is an absolute delight for comedy lovers. The dynamic between Scott and Ace is incredibly entertaining, and their chemistry shines through in every episode. Listening to them banter and share their experiences in the world of comedy is truly a mood booster. If you're looking for a podcast that will make you laugh out loud and lift your spirits, then bingeing a few episodes of Behind The Funny is definitely the way to go.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the humor. As someone who considers themselves a humor writer, I can't get enough of Scott and Ace's witty remarks and hilarious stories. Their ability to make even mundane topics funny is truly impressive. Additionally, being from the East Coast myself, I love hearing them talk about people I've seen live or on TV. It makes me feel connected to the comedy scene in a way that other podcasts don't.

    Another great aspect of Behind The Funny is the insight it provides into the mind of a comedian. Hearing what goes on before, during, and after a performance gives listeners a deeper understanding of what it takes to be successful in stand-up comedy. This behind-the-scenes perspective adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the podcast.

    In terms of drawbacks, it's hard to find any major faults with Behind The Funny. However, one minor criticism could be that sometimes certain inside jokes or references may go over the heads of listeners who are not familiar with specific comedians or venues mentioned on the show. However, this doesn't detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the podcast.

    In conclusion, Behind The Funny is an absolute gem in the world of comedy podcasts. Scott and Ace's comedic chemistry combined with their insightful discussions make for an engaging listening experience every time. It's easy to see why this podcast has garnered such high praise as one of the top shows on iTunes. If you're a fan of comedy or simply looking for something fun and entertaining to listen to, I highly recommend subscribing to Behind The Funny. It's sure to become one of your favorite shows too.



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    Latest episodes from Behind The Funny

    Ep 406 Dan Geurin "Cleaning Up With Big Laughs"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 69:44


    Dan Geurin joins us in the Acement from Upstate NY. Teacher by day comedian by night, does Dan ever have to worry about those paths crossing? He's built an impressive resume of comics his worked with and places he's performed, but of course no comedian is immune from the Funny Bad Gig Story. Check out Dan at https://www.instagram.com/dangeurin/https://www.aceaceto.lol/https://scotthigginscomedy.com/

    Ep 405 PJ Thibodeau "I'm Not Falling For That Again!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 75:20


    PJ Thibodeau joins us for a bourbon in the Acement as we talk about his "don't call it a comeback". PJ talks about stepping away to focus on coaching basketball and his return to more stage time. A staple in the New England comedy scene for years, it's a welcome sight to see PJ with a mic in his hand. Check out PJ at https://www.facebook.com/pjthibodeauhttps://www.aceaceto.lol/https://scotthigginscomedy.com/

    Ep 404 John Perotta "How Comedy Saved My Life"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 78:33


    Everybody's Brother John Perotta joins us in the Acement to talk about his new book "How Comedy Saved My Life: My Wild Journey of Addiction, Recovery & Making the Ultimate Comeback - Tales of a Navy Sailor, Prison Guard, Stand-Up Comic & Father". John helped a lot of comics get there start, he's opened up for Bill Burr and Tammy Pescatelli, he's in the RI Comedy Hall of Fame, and now he opens up and tells his personal story of stuggles and triumphs. Get John's book at https://www.amazon.com/How-Comedy-Saved-Life-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0F3LN92ZB

    Annie Powell "A Fine Line Between Comedy And Tragedy"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 82:00


    Annie " Bananie " Powell joins us in the Acement for a great conversation. She has had to overcome adversity and tragedy several times but came through with her sense of humor intact. Starting in LA unintentionally, she never looked back. Her quick wit was on display in this episode, did Scott and Ace could keep up? Check out Annie at https://www.facebook.com/annie.powell.39 or https://www.instagram.com/anniepowell_comedy/Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 402 Jerry Caruso "Hard Up & Stuck With No Acts"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 95:30


    Our good friend Jerry Caruso joins us in the Acement. Jerry is known for performing at many fundraisers and is known for giving back. Not only is he a New England comedy veteran, he runs a comedy class and has his own local TV show "Jerry Duty". Check out Jerry at https://www.facebook.com/jerry.caruso.378Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep[ 401 Aaron Leidecker "Bowie's Backyard"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 77:46


    Aaron Leidecker joins us in the Acement to discuss his stand up and his new children's book "Bowie's Backyard". It's based on his actual pet. Check out Aaron at https://www.facebook.com/aaron.leidecker.3 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 400 Doug Stanhope "Rather Be On Cops Than Letterman"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 68:50


    Our 400th Episode is a Wow Moment for Ace and Scott. Stand up great Doug Stanhope joins us in the Acement. He is known for The Man Show and Howard Stern's show where he is a favorite. His wow moment was a first for BTF and imagine what his Funny Bad Gig can be. Check out Doug at https://www.dougstanhope.com/ and his latest special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEJQO-1DADIGo to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 399 Bourbon Barry "The Penultimate Episode"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 69:45


    The Penultimate BTF Episode deserves a special guest and Ace did not disappoint. The one constant on BTF Podcast is our weekly bourbon date, so Ace booked Bourbon Barry as this week's guest. Barry is a bourbon enthusiast with an a large following on Social Media. We discussed great bourbons, how to taste them, and compared favorites. Check out Bourbon Barry at all his links https://linktr.ee/therealbourbonbarryGo to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 398 Mike Lukas "Finding Our Funny Muscle"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 70:43


    Mike Lukas joins us in the Acement from Texas. Mike spent over 20 years as a touring comic, including appearances on Comedy Central and NBC Late Nite TV. He then took a shot a writing a became an accomplished author and coach. Check out Mike at https://mike-lukas.com or https://funnymuscle.comGo to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 397 Tom Daddario "Pancakes & Syrup With A Side Of Laughs"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 84:27


    NY Comic Tom Daddario joins us in the Acement. Tom is know for is high energy on stage is not afraid to push button. Recently he was in a movie called Pancakes and Syrup. What was Tom's Funny Bad Gig Story? Check out Tom's movie at: https://pancakesandsyrup.net/Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 396 Pat McCloud "Apologies And Celebrity Pics"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 83:33


    Pat McCloud joins us in the Acement this week. You may recognize Pat's name from Scott's previous snide remarks, so we start with clearing the air. Pat is known for his ability to meet and get pictures with some very famous people including one that flew him home on a private jet. Pat is well known and well liked in the Boston Comedy Community. Check out Pat at https://www.facebook.com/pat.mcloud.31Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 395 Alex Cureau "Rife With Talent, He Stands On His Own"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 83:28


    Alex Cureau joins us in the Acement. Starting comedy in New Orleans and making a name for himself where he was noticed by Matt Rife. Alex started touring with Matt and now is headling his own shows when not working on tour. He's got a great work ethic when comes to his act. What was his funny bad gig story? Check out Alex at https://www.facebook.com/alex.cureau.14/ or https://www.instagram.com/alexcureau/Check out Wicked Hot Pickles at https://www.facebook.com/wickedhotpickles

    Ep 394 Tuck Tucker "Mainely Comedy, Tuck Everlasting"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 66:32


    Tuck Tucker joins us in the Acement to talk about starting comedy in Maine and becoming a headliner there. Working along side Maine greats like Bob Marley and George Hamm helped sharpen Tuck's skills. Besides stand up, he also is a skilled improv performer. Check Tuck out at https://www.facebook.com/tuck.tucker.31/Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 393 Brian Mulhern "An SNL50 Discussion"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 112:38


    Brian Mulhern from Jaxon & the Pharmacist on Ground Control Radio joins us in the Acement. Brian is a frequent favorite guest, especially when discussing anything SNL. Brian has worked with Phil Hartman and is friends with Will Forte. He is an accomplished comedy writer and playwright. We discuss the SNL50 Special and the casts and decades of SNL.Check out Brian's Radio show at https://www.groundcontrolradio.net/Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 392 Leonard Kimble and Nick Gordon "Great Falls Comedy Club"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 78:38


    Leonard Kimble and Nick Gordon, owners of the Great Falls Comedy Club in Maine, join us in the Acement. Comics before starting their own comedy club, it was in 2018 when Leonard took Nick's comedy writing class that this duo came together. What made them get on stage the first time? What was their Funny Bad Gig moment? Listen and find out. Check out Great Falls Comedy Club at https://greatfallscomedyclub.com/Check out FeedSpots Top 60 Comedian Podcast List at https://podcast.feedspot.com/comedian_podcasts/Check out Wicked Hot Pickles at https://www.facebook.com/wickedhotpickles

    Ep 391 Mark Scalia "Radio Irregardless"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 107:08


    Mark Scalia host of Radio Irregardless is our guest in the Acement this week. Not only is he the host of a successful online radio show, Mark has had an amazing career as a comedian and actor. Mark also established the Salem Comedy Festival in 2016. We covered a lot of territory in this conversation, including Mark's very own Funny Bad Gig story. Check out Mark at https://www.facebook.com/MarkScaliapersonalCheck out Wicked Hot Pickles at https://www.facebook.com/wickedhotpickles

    Ep 390 Tim Ferrell "Tea, Metamucil, And Comedy Classes"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 93:51


    Tim Ferrell joins us in the Acement this week. Tim is a legend in Maine Comedy. He is a well known comedy teacher and performer. He has helped many comedians get their start. Was his Funny Bad Gig story his show or a students? Listen and find out. Check out Tim at https://www.facebook.com/timcomedy/Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 389 Lisa Genova "A Neuroscientist Walks Into A Comedy Class"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 66:25


    Lisa Genova joins us in the Acement this week to talk about her new book More Or Less Maddy. It's. a story of a young woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who rejects the stability of "normal" life to pursue a career in stand up comedy. Lisa Genova's first book, Still Alice, was made into a movie with Julianne Moore. Lisa actually took a class and performed stand up to prepare for this book. Check out Lisa at https://www.lisagenova.com/Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-hig

    Ep 388 Chris Duffy "Wrong Answers Only"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 52:13


    Chris Duffy joins us in the Acement this week. We discuss his podcasts Wrong Answers Only where he has comedians come on with scientists and his podcast How To Be A Better Human, which Ace and Scott could certainly benefit from. We find out Chris started in Boston and we have familiar friends. Check out Chris at https://chrisduffycomedy.com/Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 387 Kathe Farris "Two Too Many On A Wednesday Thursday"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 86:09


    Kathe Farris joins us in the Acement to talk about her later entry into comedy and how that led to her current gig as a booker. How does she step in and out of the two roles? Was here Funny Bad Gig as a comic or a booker? Which is older, her house or Ace Aceto? Listen and find out. Check out Kathe at https://www.facebook.com/kathe.farris/ Please help support our comedian friends https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-mike-dorvals-cancer-recovery https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-patty-ross-get-the-care-she-needs

    Ep 386 Brian Kiley "What's His Problem? .. A DryBar Special"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 61:01


    Brian Kiley returns to the Acement to discuss his new DryBar Special "What's His Problem?" and writing for Conan O'Brien at the Oscars. Check out Brian's Special at drybarcomedy.com/briankiley Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 385 Manny Oliveira " AKA Shecky Oliveira"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 74:33


    This week Manny Oliveira joins us in the Acement. Manny didn't start as a comic but his quick wit and amazing ability to improvise brought him to the stand up stage. He has spent decades entertaining audiences and has the stories to go with it. Manny's quickness was on display during this episode. Check out Manny Oliveira at https://www.instagram.com/mdano11 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 384 Best Of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 57:50


    Scott and Ace share some of their favorite moments from 2024, including guests Brian Lafountaine, Jay Burns and Grandma Martha, Roddy Thomas, Samba Schutte, Al Park, Brad and Jeff Pierce, Jim Colliton, The Funbearable Podcast, Dan Martin, Myq Kaplan, Brad Mastrangelo, Doug Key, Rob Pierce, and Johnny Ater. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

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    Ep 383 Best Of The Funny Bad Gigs 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 65:41


    This week Scott and Ace look back at some of their favorite funny bad gig stories from 2024 from Rob Pierce, Doug Key, Dan Boulger, Brad Mastrangelo, Ahmed Bahroocha, Johnny Ater, Dan Martin, Jim Coliton, Ian Harvie, Helene Angley, Samba Schutte and Mike Young. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

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    Best of SCOTTOBER 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 86:01


    The SCOTTOBER tradition continues, Tom Stewart "My Paranormal Story Podcast" joins us as cohost. Cody DesBiens & Satori Hawes "The Paranormal Couple" and Ken DeCosta from "RISEUP Paranormal" were in to talk up the ongoing Conjuring House controversy. Tom gave us his recommendations on paranormal podcasts and we continued our quest to have every Ghosthunters team member on with Dustin Pari. Clips courtesy of WJAR and WPRI News Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 381 " Only Steve Martin In The Building " A Movie Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 46:22


    We have comedian/actor friends John Morris and Derrick Fonseca join us in the Acement to discuss Steve Martin and his movie career. We picked three of our favorites but we expanded the list. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 380 Tommy Morin "I Crammed For The DryBar Special"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 78:03


    Pastor Tommy Morin is this week's guest in the Acement. Tommy recently recorded a Dry Bar special and his journey to it is an amazing story. Even the date he picked to record it is significant. Check out Tommy Morin at http://www.christiancomedian.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 379 Helene Angley "That Tall Blonde Comic"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 73:33


    Helene Angley is this week's guest in the Cement. She took time between her many trips around the globe entertaining people to chat with us. Her ability to connect with an audience, is showcased in her Dry Bar special "Queen Size". Helene also produces amazing comedy shows and has taught a college comedy course. It was a great conversation. Check her out at https://www.heleneangley.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 378 Al Park "We're The Idiots"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 76:19


    Al Park joins us in the Acement this week to talk about his comedy career winning both the Boston and Cleveland Comedy Festivals as well as being a finalist in the Seattle Comedy Festival. We talk about his self deprecating style except when it comes to talking about a certain national comic who disrespected Al. Check out Al Park at https://www.alparkcomedy.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

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    Ep 377 Samba Schutte "No Mime Needed To Advance His Chemistry"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 57:52


    Samba Schutte is in the Acement this week. A Mauritanian moves to Ethiopia, attends college in Holland where he wins a national comedy competition, moves to LA and gets on a series on HBO MAX, and eventually stars in his own movie. Samba's story is just another boring story of an amazingly talented person. His bad gig story was one we had never heard before. Check out Samba at https://www.sambaschutte.com/ Watch "Advanced Chemistry" at https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0D6X7W3YM/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 376 Mike Young "Who The F Is Mike Young? One Talented Guy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 63:55


    Mike Young joins us in the Acement from www.rockcomedytour.com/ . Mike is not only a very funny standup, he's a very accomplished writer and director working with talent like Jeff Daniels, Aaron Paul, and Michael Rappaport, who's in Mike's current movie "Stealing Jokes". Mike had a funny bad gig story that we had never heard before. Check him out at https://www.mikeyounglive.com/ . Find his movie at https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DK41HLBQ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 375 Tyler Hittner "Discussin Laughin N Gaffigan"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 81:19


    Tyler Hittner joins us in the Acement. Tyler has become a BTF favorite. Always enjoy hearing about his latest accomplishments. Tyler works his a** off so it's no surprise how much he's accomplished. He just finished his residency at Broadway Comedy Club in NY and then does a spot at Gotham Comedy Club where he has a chance meeting with two huge comedy stars. Check out Tyler at https://www.facebook.com/Wheelz1990 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 374 David Naughton "An American Werewolf In The Acement"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 71:53


    We are starstruck in the Acement this week, not just Tom Stewart, but actor David Naughton joins us for SCOTTOBER. We wanted to talk about his gound breaking movie An American Werewolf In London. Of course, 12 year old Scott and Ace wanted to ask about his 80's movie Hot Dog. What award did American Werewolf start? Listen and find out. Check out David at https://www.instagram.com/imdavid_naughton Tom's Podcast https://myparanormalstory.libsyn.com/ Go to ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ⁠⁠ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at ⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins⁠⁠ 

    Ep 373 Ken DeCosta "Paranormal Dramanormal"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 92:52


    Ken DeCosta is our guest in the Acement. Ken is a staple of Scottober and as the founder of Riseup Paranormal always contributes great paranormal discussions. This time we talk about Conjuring House drama and debunking claims. Check out Ken's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@DeadAirNation/featured Go to ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ⁠ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at ⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins⁠ 

    Ep 372 The Paranormal Couple "Haunted Objects & Conjuring House Discussion"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 103:46


    Ace's favorite night is when Cody Ray DesBiens and Satori Hawes, The Paranormal Couple, join us in the Acement for Scottober. There has been a lot of controversy at the Conjuring House this year so we wanted to hear their side of the story. Of course, the main reason we love Cody and Satori's visits, the haunted objects they bring in and the stories that go along with them. Why does there always have to be a doll? Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/hauntedmuseum Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 371 Tommy's Comet "Tom Stewart Discusses Paranormal Documentaries"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 67:21


    Our Scottober Cohost Tom Stewart joins us in the Acement for a discussion of the best paranormal documentaries that he has seen. With his background in paranormal investigations, you know he chose some good ones. Check out Tom Stewarts podcast https://myparanormalstory.libsyn.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 370 Dustin Pari "A Motivational Ghosthunter"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 71:46


    It's Scottober in the Acement, so Tom Stewart joins us Scott and Ace as cohost. Dustin Pari for Ghosthunters International is this week's guest to start Scottober 2024. He not only is a member of TAPS and has been on Ghosthunters and Ghosthunters International, Dustin is an author, lecturer, and motivational speaker. What event led him to paranormal research? Listen and find out. Check out Dustin at Dustin Pari Check out Tom Stewarts podcast https://myparanormalstory.libsyn.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 369 Brett Davey "Employee Of The Quarter Goes Full Circle"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 75:50


    Brett Davey joins us in the Acement. Ace and Brett had to clear up something from there past. Brett has experience as a film maker, but what made him try comedy? What Ace bad gig story is tied to Brett? Listen and find out. Check out Brett at https://www.instagram.com/brett_davey_comedy/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 368 Aimee Schwab "The New Comedy Stylist"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 73:52


    Aimee Schwab is in the Acement this week. After waiting until she was in her 40s to start comedy, it wasn't long until she was a regular on shows all over New England. Not only is Aimee a very funny comic, she is also one of the nicest. What made her take the stage that first time? Listen and find out. Check her out at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093756845845 or https://www.instagram.com/schwab4fun/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 367 The Pierce Bros "The Snow And Heat Miser Of Comedy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 85:53


    This week the Brothers Pierce are in the Acement, Jeff and Brad. The BTF audience knows Brad and his "it's never a good story" appearances, but how is his brother Jeff. Well, Jeff's outlook tends to be a little less gloomy but just as funny. Together this was a hilarious conversation. Check out Brad at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552022278766 and Jeff at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.pierce.7543 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins behind funny comedy stand upReplyForwardAdd reaction

    Ep 366 Nick Zaino "100 Years Of Boston Comedy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 86:06


    Nick Zaino joins us in the Acement to talk about 100 Years Of Boston Comedy. Nick is an accomplished arts journalist and even spent time performing comedy to experience stand up himself. This first hand knowledge and his experience writing about comedy led him to develop his 100 Years Of Boston Comedy lectures and his Boston Comedy Radio Station on the Live365 App. Check out Nick Zaino at https://100yearsofbostoncomedy.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 365 Paul D'Angelo "Delivers A Verdict Of Hilarous Everytime"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 74:14


    Paul D'Angelo joins us in the Acement.  Paul is mentioned with the best comics to ever come out of Boston.  His path from DA to comedian is an amazing story.  He is admired by everyone from new comics to established comics to some of the top comics working today.  Check out Paul at https://www.pdangelo.com/site/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 364 Ian Harvie "The Official Trandyman"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 86:52


    After seeing him in the penultimate episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, we knew we had to have Maine native Ian Harvie in the Acement for a discussion on his comedy and acting career. From his stand up special "May The Best C*ck Win" to shows like Curb and Will & Grace, Ian had plenty of stories. Why is he Scott's spirit animal? Listen and find out. Check out Ian at https://ianharvie.com/ or on https://www.instagram.com/officialtrandyman/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 363 Discussing A Show About Nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 136:59


    Two of our favorite guests, Brian Mulhern and Brendan Kirby, joins us in the Acement to discuss the greatest sitcom every, Seinfeld. We are all mega fans of the show, hell Brendan is the author of The Official Seinfeld Cookbook. We discuss favorite episodes, scenes, guest stars and more. https://www.instagram.com/brendankirbytv/ https://www.instagram.com/bripharm/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 362 Art Bell "How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor."

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 63:28


    If you're an economist working for HBO and you love comedy, what would you do. Art Bell came up with the idea for Comedy Central. Art Bell joined us in the Acement and shared the story on how he came up with the idea for Comedy Central and how it came to be. You can read about it in his book Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor. https://www.amazon.com/Constant-Comedy-Started-Central-Sense/dp/1646040899 https://www.artbellwriter.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 361 Derek Furtado "Laughing Orgasms"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 96:04


    Derek Furtado joins us in the Acement this week to breakdown the art of comedy. Derek always offers a perspective on performing comedy and writing that is interesting and this time is no different. His approach to performing gives him a unique voice that makes him a hilarious performer. Check Derek out at https://www.facebook.com/DerekFurtadoComedy/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 360 Jim Colliton "I'm Super Cool Around Celebrities"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 78:40


    Jim Colliton is today's guest in the Acement. Jim is a Boston Comedy staple and long time friend of Scott and Ace. Comics admire his fast wit and incredible story telling ability. He is prolific writer with multiple specials and recordings including his latest special Ultimate Dad on Youtube. Even a comic with Jim's talent has a great funny bad gig story. Check out Jim at https://jimwhat.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 359 Mike Donovan "A Master Class In Comedy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 67:35


    Legendary Boston Comedian and Author Mike Donovan is this week's guest. He was presented with the 2023 Boston Comedy Choice Legacy Award. Besides an amazing comedy career, Mike has written over 100 books. A conversation with Mike Donovan is like taking a master class in comedy. Check out Mike's books at https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00N7YRHXY?ingress=0&visitId=9e74e3d6-e355-44d2-b985-d16a232404bf&ref_=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_6 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 358 Jay Burns & Grandma Martha "Google That .. Mutha F***a"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 69:41


    Jay Burns and Grandma Martha join us in the Acement so you know this one went off the rails. They come to announce their new project, but Martha gets a few scotches in her and F**k It. Where are the focusing their creativity now? Listen and find out. Check out https://www.facebook.com/jay.burns1 & https://www.facebook.com/brian.vincent.750 for more info Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 357 Chuck Stanton & Brad Rohrer "Funbearable Podcast"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 69:51


    This week we have Chuck Stanton & Brad Rohrer from the Funbearable Podcast in the Acement. We discuss their careers in music, film, comedy and their podcast that they do with comedian Ray Harrington. Ray wasn't here so we were going to call this episode "F" Ray Harrington. Check out Funbearable at https://linktr.ee/funbearablepod Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    Ep 356 Messing With Scammers Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 44:42


    Scott tells a story of a famous actor, so he thought, he was talking to online. Ace almost the same. Just so happens good friend of BTF, Tom Stewart, has a Facebook page dedicated to messing with scammers. https://www.facebook.com/messingwithtom , We had fun discussing and reading some of them. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins  Check out our friends at The Mix Tape Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mix-tape/id1506341641

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