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Stories. Everybody’s got them. Funny, Cuz It’s True hosted by writer/comedian Kevin McGeehan is a bi-monthly storytelling show recorded LIVE at The Second City Hollywood in Los Angeles. People sign up on the night of the show and are randomly selected to come up on stage and tell a five-minute, TRUE…

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  • Apr 17, 2014 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 39 EPISODES


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Episode 39 - The Hard Way

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2014 15:44


There are two ways to find things out – the easy way, or, the focus of this episode, The Hard Way. Rafael Orduna learns that alcohol and allergies don’t mix, Lisa Curry discovers her front tooth missing, and Kevin McGeehan learns the mortifying cost of convincing his mother to purchase a pornographic magazine.

Episode 38 - Empowered

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2014 19:08


The theme of this episode is Empowered, three stories of people doing things they would never normally do. Danny Lobell fulfills a lifelong dream at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, Nicole Williams strikes while the iron-bodied Olympic swimmer is hot, and Kevin McGeehan experiences the short lived fulfillment of every waiter’s fantasy.

Episode 37 - The Lengths We Go

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2014 17:13


The theme of this episode is The Lengths We Go…specifically to impress or woo the opposite sex. Danny Tuch ends up in the hospital after flirting goes horribly awry, Griffin Gundle makes a bold move that completely backfires, and Kevin McGeehan drives nine hours in an unsuccessful attempt to lose his virginity.

Episode 36 - Embarrassment

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2013 19:05


The theme of this episode is Embarrassment, three stories of discomfort and chagrin. Laura Keller has her family history splashed across MSNBC; NASA scientist, Josh Willis fails to convince a roomful of people about the effects of Global Warming; and Kevin McGeehan looks like a big ol’ dummy in front of his celebrity crush.

Episode 35 - Surprise

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2013 22:37


The theme of this episode is Surprise, three stories of something unexpected. Kyle McGrath witnesses a man pop a misguided and expensive question, Sam Fierstein has his world turned upside down, and Kevin McGeehan tells the story of a guy he calls Boner Move.

Episode 34 - On The Road

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2013 16:30


The theme of this episode is On the Road, two stories of people Kerouac-ing across the U.S. Amanda Egge takes a trip with Mr. Brownstone and Kevin McGeehan gives an impromptu musical performance in Portland, Oregon.

Episode 33 - Advice

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2013 23:20


The theme of this episode is advice – that thing we love to give, but don’t always take. Jeff Perreca seeks counsel from his no-nonsense father, Alex Franklin gets post-breakup dating tips from a friend, and Kevin McGeehan rejects the guidance of a D-bag.

Episode 32 - Drugs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2013 23:45


The theme of this episode is drugs, stories of horse tranquilizers, potent edibles, and one-night stands. Jay Michel recounts the effects of Ketamine, Chelsea Spirito learns how much is too much, and Kevin McGeehan is the hapless victim of a street con.

Episode 31 - Growing Up

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2013 21:20


The theme of this episode is Growing Up, featuring stories of white flight, lady skateboarders, and obtrusive man hugs. Josh Willis learns that Catholic guilt and illegal fireworks don’t mix; Diana Levy refuses to admit she broke her ankle, and Kevin McGeehan deals with a man crush that went just a little too far.

Episode 30 - Four Aces

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2013 57:37


In observance of the one-year anniversary of the podcast, this episode features Kevin McGeehan’s one-man show FOUR ACES, told in its entirety. In October of 2009, U.S. Customs and Border Protection detained Kevin when a dog smelled an illegal substance on his body. He was taken to a back room and thoroughly and embarrassedly searched. One Customs Agent, a man who threatened incarceration found Kevin’s journal buried deep in his backpack. The Agent began reading it and soon discovered a startling connection between the two of them. The Customs agent completely changed his tune and made it his goal to get Kevin released without charges. FOUR ACES is the story of what he read in that journal.

Episode 29 - Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2012 20:57


The theme of this episode is Crime, three stories of pederasty, robbery, and sororicide. Jessica Svendsgaard discovers startling evidence as to what she is capable of, Jaime Moyer finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time, and Kevin McGeehan gets a call from the police that makes him incredibly insecure.

Episode 28 – Fitting In

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2012 18:05


The theme of this episode is Fitting In, or more specifically, Not Fitting In. Josh Callahan gets insulted by a Tony Award winning actor, Carl Tart gets distracted by a majestic whale tale, and Kevin McGeehan gets inducted into the world of red-headed step-children.

Episode 27 - Miscellaneous

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2012 22:27


The theme of this episode is Miscellaneous – three completely random and unrelated stories. Marcus Kowal discovers that Hell hath no fury like a drunk woman scorned, Seth Weitberg gets interviewed for Al Jazeera, and Kevin McGeehan comes very close to screwing up his mother's birthday.

Episode 26 - Caught

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2012 20:13


The theme of this episode is Caught, three stories of dicey predicaments. Keith Reay gets caught in a closet, Jessica Lee Williamson gets caught in a lie, and Kevin McGeehan gets caught at a nude beach. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 25 - Failure

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2012 19:16


The theme of this episode is Failure, that annoying and necessary travel companion on the road to success. Laura McGhee tries to have a polite relationship with her stalker, John Banks learns to not get married after two months of knowing someone, and Kevin McGeehan confronts a heckler. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 24 - Dignity

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2012 18:52


The theme of this episode is Dignity, three stories of self-respect flying right out the window. Josh Willis learns exactly how much his dignity costs, Jeff Perreca destroys all chances of being with the girl of his dreams, and Kevin McGeehan briefly lives out every waiter’s fantasy. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 23 - Tart

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2012 24:48


The theme of this episode is Tart, two stories by frequent contributor and friend of the show, Carl Tart. Carl first describes how he broke up with a girl he was never officially dating, and then he recounts a cross-country trip to an ill-fated family reunion. And later, Kevin McGeehan long-windedly describes how he recently uncovered the truth about a strange night many years ago with an ex-girlfriend and another guy. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 22 - Unexpected

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2012 19:19


The theme of this episode is Unexpected, three stories of twists, turns, and a tawdry encounter. Lexi Notabartolo recounts how her car crash may very well have saved lives, Sam Fierstein talks about how his stalker ultimately got the last laugh, and Kevin McGeehan gets caught in a compromising position on an AC unit. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 21 - Random

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2012 21:00


The theme of this episode is Random, three very different stories about NASA, bloody feet, and Wrangler Jeans. Pepper Berry saves Canada from nuclear disaster, Brandee Stilwell will stop at nothing for clean dishes, and Kevin McGeehan recounts his first (and only) fistfight. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 20 - Bad Boys

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2012 19:55


The theme of this episode is Bad Boys, stories of a randy rebel, atrocious athletes, and pesky police. Nick Aliberti tries to sneak into his girlfriend’s house, Carl Tart has the worst record in college basketball, and Kevin McGeehan gets cuffed and stuffed into the back of a police car. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 19 - Uncomfortable Situations

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2012 19:55


The theme of this episode is Uncomfortable Situations, three stories of awkward social discomfort. Jessica Anne Svendsgaard gets caught in an outright lie, Kendall Burdett makes a grave faux pas in the worst place possible, and Kevin McGeehan discovers what it takes to get an “A” in Community College. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 18 - Drastic Times

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2012 21:26


The theme of this episode is Drastic Times – three stories that ultimately call for drastic measures. Oscar Sagastume describes how, when faced with Fight or Flight, he chose a rarely utilized 3rd option. Jeff Perreca recounts how he was stuck in the middle of someone else’s drunken and gastrointestinal nightmare, and Kevin McGeehan finds himself punished for a 4-year-old crime he didn’t commit. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 17 - Bad Decisions

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2012 19:17


The theme of this episode is Bad Decisions – those things we realize are bad, only after the fact. Craig Conant describes a felonious fireworks experience, Brandee Stillwell recounts how a great lust unexpectedly turned to grand larceny, and Kevin McGeehan looks like an idiot at a high school Halloween party. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 16 – College

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2012 21:03


The theme of this episode is College – that magical and expensive place where anything can happen. Josh Willis finds the girl of his dreams, John Grady meets a prophetic magician, and Kevin McGeehan secretly dates one of his college professors. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 15 – Moral Compass

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2012 18:00


The theme of this episode is Moral Compass, our ever-changing guide to what is right and what is wrong. Seth Weitberg makes a discovery that affects the lives of two people he’s never met, Dhruv Singh recounts how his college friend pulled off an elaborate and repellant con, and Kevin McGeehan watches helplessly as his worst nightmare happens to the person in the bunk below him. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 14 – Parental Guidance

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2012 15:01


The theme of this episode is Parental Guidance, two contrasting stories of advice from an influential progenitor (which is another word for parent that I stumbled across in a thesaurus). Craig Conant describes how he was on the wrong side of a cringe-inducing testicular accident, and Kevin McGeehan recount how he was not invited to my best friend’s wedding. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 13 - Point of View

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2012 19:15


The theme of this episode is Point of View – two stories of personal perspective all wrapped up with retrospect. Marc Warzecha tells the story of his Chicago landlord’s mysterious and reclusive male companion, a man who turned out to have some dark secrets, and Kevin McGeehan describes his father’s adventurous and death defying past. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 12 – Backfire

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2012 21:03


The theme of this episode is Backfire, three stories of things not quite going according to plan. Josh Willis discusses how climate change played a direct role in messing up his Valentine’s Day, Kyle McGrath discovers how romantic scenes from Jerry McGuire don’t necessarily translate into real life, and in Part 2 of his story from last week, Kevin McGeehan recounts the last seven days of his roommate’s girlfriend’s ill-fated 2-week visit. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 11 - Unwanted Guests

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2012 17:31


The theme of this episode is Unwanted Guests, those things that, like fish, smell bad after three days. Ali Davis describes why she will never throw another holiday party after a hypnagogic hallucination puts a damper on the festivities, and Kevin McGeehan recounts how he recently forced a good friend to reminisce about a 2-week time period in the summer of 2010, a fortnight that his friend would much rather forget. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 10 - Epiphany

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2012 15:30


The theme of this episode is Epiphany: stories of sudden and unexpected revelations. Kyle McGrath realizes that his mother had been purposely and blatantly been deceiving him for years, Carla Snowden discovers that you shouldn't hate the player, merely the game, and Kevin McGeehan follows the advice of a frog, because he actually finds the Rainbow Connection. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 9 - On Foreign Soil

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2012 20:53


The theme of this episode is On Foreign Soil: stories of being out of your element in a strange location. Ron Babcock finds himself locked out of an Indian hostel in the middle of the night, Aimee McKay ends up in a hospital and gets divine protection from the advances of a male nurse, and Kevin McGeehan finds himself in Vienna where his resemblance to Chuck Norris quite possibly saved him from a disastrous fate. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 8 - Teenagers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2012 18:32


The theme of this episode is teenagers: stories of cruelty, acceptance, and dorkiness. Josh Callahan talks about how he was the butt of a joke, Josh Willis cops to the fact that a teenage boy that drives a pink Mary Kay car may not be the luckiest with girls, and Kevin McGeehan discusses what it's like to look like Chuck Norris. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 7 – The Letter H

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2012 20:59


Stories of head wounds, hot dogs, and high-speed pursuits. Martin Garcia cracks his cranium and tries to keep it secret. Pepper Berry finds himself in a law abiding car chase. And I learn how the words “Call me a Hot Dog” can suck the air out of the room. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 6 - Prom

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2012 21:26


Matt Braunger reflects on how he might have chosen the wrong date, Carl Tart cops to the fact that he might not have been the greatest date, and I learn that my date had a secret, and when I found out the answer, it explained every bit of her peculiar behavior. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 5 - High Hopes

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2012 23:41


Marc Warzecha helplessly watches as Jimmy Buffet fans get blatantly bamboozled; Seth Weitberg meets his idol, Rahm Emanuel; Ruthie Holmes smuggles drugs in a way only a lady can; and Kevin McGeehan does somethin’ kinda sweet for his mama. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 4 - First Time

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2012 22:27


Dave Ross experiences his first coital contact; Jaime Moyer has a life-changing car accident; and Kevin McGeehan meets his downstairs neighbor, a man who holds some hefty and dark secrets. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

Episode 3 - Diametrically Opposed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2012 16:23


Pepper Berry gets under Neil Simon’s skin, Erik Pederson meets a sex slave at a family dinner, and Kevin McGeehan almost gets killed because of a botched crime.

Episode 2 - Luck

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2012 24:47


Seth Weitberg inadvertently starts a bitter rivalry with Run DMC, Matthew Craig stumbles upon a dream job and a surprising Emmy Nomination, and Kevin McGeehan breaks up with a woman who had him under 24-hour surveillance.

Episode 1 - Clash

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2012 17:42


This episode features two stories involving confrontations with strangers and the comedic consequences that ensued. Jameson Scala recounts how the well-intentioned act of defending a stranger in a grocery store blew up in his face and Kevin McGeehan tells the story of how a back alley mugging showed him how he subconsciously and regretfully reacts to danger.

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