Drinks, Jokes and Storytelling

Mark and Richie discuss current projects including taping a new Comedy Compilation Album, Richie performing live while Mark Directs on Stage, putting up the original play Diving Horses by Vinny Nardiello staring Richie Byrne , Directed by Mark Riccadonna.  Vickie talks about her trip to Texas, performing at the Dallas comedy festival, and whats coming up in the new year including March Comedy Madness and Rhino Comedy Contest. Tom was there too....

Country Western Music Stars Raylen Nelson & J.B.  talk about life on the road, writing songs & jokes and how everybody wants to get high with her grandpa Willie and what happened to Snoop Dogg when he did. 

Richie & Mark welcome the incredibly funny Vanessa Hollingshead to Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling!

Join Mark Riccadonna, Richie Byrne & Tom Banis as they welcome J.D. Shapiro to Drinks, Jokes and Storytelling. From Robinhood Men in Tights to Battleship Earth So many incredible stories in 1 episode!

Dan Lauria talks to The boys about The Wonder Years, Acting, Writing , Sinatra, Hollywood and so much more.

Melvin George discusses Everything from the true story of Mortgage Apple Cake Company to Comedy.

Steve Simeone Podcast with Drinks Jokes & Storytelling as they discuss what it takes to make it in Entertainment. Steve is incredibly grateful for all he has and discusses growing up in the Simeone household. He talks to Mark Riccadonna , Tom Banis and Justin Gonzalez about paying dues and putting in the work before you made it. What type of jobs he had prior and in the beginning of doing comedy. and what its like now. Steve discusses the differences between LA and Florida, and his youth growing up outside oh Philly. Join as as Comedians and Live entertainers speak about what you dont see on stage.

Join Gemini as he welcomes us to his studio and shares a few drinks as he takes us through his journey breaking into the business and street performing, to his current situation entertaining so many along the way!

The Moscow Music Peace Festival 1989 was a part of Rock-N-Roll history, who better to discuss it with then the epitome of a rock-n-roll comedian Don Jamieson and MTV Producer and Editor Pete Demas. Hear some amazing tales from the USSR. As we hear how MTV made history and some stories from backstage and behind the scenes.SOme Incredible Stories of Motley Crue , Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osborne and so many more.

Join us for an incredible episode of DJS, RIchie Byrne and Mark Riccadonna welcome the incredible Paul Virzi to the Cast. They discuss all things comedy from Hell gigs to all the ups and downs.

Join Mark Riccadonna, Richie Byrne & Tom Banis as the welcome the amazing Lisa Lampanelli to Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling. The stories and laughs are endless. Lisa discusses how life is since leaving comedy and enter motivational speaking, along with her new project Losers with a Dream Podcast.  Some amazing stories from off stage including some incredible personalities including Patrice Oniel, Derick Jeter and so many more.

Richie & Mark have a very special guest all the way from New Zealand. Annie Gong is an incredible Musician who plays the Electric Accordion and programs it to sound like a full orchestra. She has an amazing personality and an incredible story. Tune in for another entertaining Live Entertainer.

The Boys get together with Kara & Tim Boyd. Kara Boyd has some amazing stories as a Talent Booker from her years sailing the high seas on Disney cruise lines and more, which is where she met her husband Tim from Johnny Danger Live. Tune in as we go behind the scenes

Jim Mendrinos opens a virtual comedy club. Mark and Tom get very excited about it. Mark is coming to you live from Florida From the No Apologies Comedy tour. Richie is missing in action.

Buddy Fitzpatrick a NY comic born in Philadelphia joins us this week. He is an actor and writer who has known Richie since the beginning. Buddy just came off a very successful Dry Bar Special. The boys talk about Kevin Meaney and the impact he made on them, Richie trying to hook Kevin's mom up with Dr. Oz, while Mark and Buddy talk about liars and lies they tell to blow you off. The gang reminisces on Ben Creed saving elderly people at Dangerfields. Happy Buick Day Everyone!

For more than two decades, Dan Pasternack has been in the business of making television and digital entertainment in various roles including producer, programmer, studio/production company executive, and writer. He is currently developing a feature film with Lorne Michaels’ company Broadway Video for Paramount Pictures and is the showrunner on a presentation for Amazon being produced by Critical Content. Pasternack also heads his newly formed Little Bear Bear Productions, through which he has produced a special for Adult Swim, is in development on another project for Adult Swim, and is in production on a comedy documentary series for Audible, which he is writing, producing and hosting.

It's just Gig soup with Rick Overton, so much fun the show starts as soon as he logs on. Richard Overton is an American screenwriter, actor, and comedian. His writing credits include Dennis Miller Live, and his acting credits include Willow and The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne. The boys talk about growing up in show business, making George Burns laugh with a great joke, working with Jonathan Winters, Bill Murray, and Robin Williams. Jokes are word Jazz- come listen in.

Join Us for another incredible Episode of DJS with special guest Stanley Andrucyk. Take a Peak behind the curtains with a promoter and entrepreneur from AM Productions. Join us for a Drink, Joke, and some stories from Tour with such legends as John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle, Jim Gaffigan, Willie Nelson, one of the Legendary Beatles along with much much more!

This week the boys of "DJS" join up with Jason Pollock from the "Hi I'm Jason" podcast to welcome Michael E. Moran, Jr. the President & CEO of The Palace in Stamford CT. 

Paul Provenza joins the boys in a very special episode. Paul Provenza is a television presenter, actor, actor on stage, radio panelist, stand-up comedian, filmmaker, and skeptic based in Los Angeles. In 2005 he became a director of one of the comedians favorites The Aristocrats. Paul tells stories of his journey in the business including Drinking with Steve Martin.

A very skinny KP shows up and surprises the boys who haven't seen a gym since Jim Florentine worked with them. The winner of the Jacksonville Florida Comedy Competition, twelve years running and podcasts with his father on one of Marks Favorite podcasts "American Loser".

The new season starts with an all-new studio, meets the boys LIVE- in the studio. Mark is fueled on 1675 whiskey and what looks like a perm. Richie is well-groomed and ready to figure out how he is one degree of separation from everyone.