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In this week's episode, I look at the second of three independently owned clubs in Pennsylvania and what it takes to build, grow and run a comedy club. Jim Bryan (Church of Satire) talks to me about the balance of managing a club, a career in stand up and a family. Jim gets candid about moving to Vegas and then to Hanover, Pennsylvania , the hardships of starting a club in the pandemic, strategies in marketing and advice to anyone looking to start their own club. If you have that entrepreneurial spirit, do not sleep on this episode! Links from the episode: Church of Satire Website: https://www.churchofsatirecomedyclub.... Church of Satire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchofsatire/ Twitter: @notearealchurch Instagram: @notarealchurch Please like and subscribe to my channel! Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at gettothejoke@gmail.com Chapters: 01:50 - Day In The Life 07:03 - Starting Out in Comedy 17:43 - The Idea Behind the Club 19:10 - Moving to Las Vegas 31:51 - Moving to Pennsylvania 35:28 - Going Back into Comedy 48:16 - Jim's Stance on Money 52:29 - Conversations with the Family 54:43 - Origin Story of the Club 1:01:05 - Physical vs Rent a Club 1:04:09 - The Squad 1:06:12 - The Plan to Make Money 1:09:23 - Jim the Comic vs Jim the Club Owners 1:21:15 - Strategies in Marketing 1:30:25 - Goals for the Club 1:33:00 - Biggest Expenses 1:35:15 - Data on the Club 1:40:35 - Handling the Competition 1:42:35 - Hardships of Running a Club 1:50:22 - Advice for Opening Your Own Club

In this week's episode, I pivot and look at the first of three independently owned clubs in Pennsylvania and what it takes to build, grow and run a comedy club. Nick Bruce (Wisecrackers Mohegan & State College) talked to me about being a second generation owner of the family business. We talk about the history of the club, the stress of running a club how Nick manages costs while trying to find new ways to generate revenue. We end on advice for someone looking to open their own comedy club. Links from the episode: Wisecrackers Website: wisecrackers.biz Wisecrackers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisecrackers... Twitter: @wisecrackerscc687 Instagram: @wisecrackerscomedy Please like and subscribe to my channel! Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at gettothejoke@gmail.com Chapters: 0:53 Nick's Office 02:12 Wisecrackers' History 07:30 Taking Over the Family Business 15:19 Owning a Club vs Partnering with a Casino 18:55 The Stress of Running a Comedy Club 22:27 WILO of a Comedy Producer 28:25 Managing Costs/How Costs are Determined 35:45 The Gallagher Story 41:00 Revenue Streams 53:10 Talking about Waste 56:00 Marketing the Club 1:05:37 Craziest Comic Story 1:13:15 Talking about the New Room/How to Get Booked 1:16:12 Advice on Opening Your Own Room 1:17:55 Closing Thoughts

In this episode, I speak with Monroe Martin (LAST COMIC STANDING) about his life from foster care to comedy mecca, The Comedy Cellar. Monroe gets very candid in the hardships he endured early in his life as a product of the foster care center, how he beat those odds and used the skills he learned to survive in foster care to make a living in stand up comedy and tour the world. Monroe offers great advice in what you can learn by bombing, how to explore personal jokes that aren't working, how to keep your act flexible and he pulls back the curtain into his own joke writing process. Monroe reveals the tumultuous relationship he had with both his mother and father and the life he endured when he moved to New York City to pursue his passion of a career in stand up comedy. If you are a fan of Monroe's or a fan of stand up comedy, or just starting out in a career in stand up, this is an episode you must watch! Links from the Episode: Monroe's Instagram: @MonroeMartinIII Monroe's Twitter: @MonroeMartinIII Monroe's TikTok: @monroemartincomedy Get to the Joke Interview with Chanel Ali:    • Chanel Ali on Sur...   Get to the Joke Interview with Anthony Moore:    • Anthony Moore on ...   Please like and subscribe to my channel! Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at gettothejoke@gmail.com Chapters: 0:57 Day In the Life of Monroe Martin 3:37 Getting on Last Comic Standing 21:07 Figuring out what to talk about on stage 25:23 The Art of the Bomb 32:23 How to Write Personal Jokes 35:13 How to Explore Jokes that Don't Work 39:06 How to Keep Your Act Flexible 42:18 The Lack of Relationships in Foster Care 47:50 Relationships with Men vs Women 51:07 Skills Learned in Foster Care 59:03 Life after Moving to NYC 1:01:40 Relationship with Monroe's Parents Now and Then 1:14:10 Monroe's Joke Process 1:18:16 Social Media 1:21:08 Jokes on Current Events 1:21:15 Would Martin Adopt a Foster Kid? 1:23:16 Monroe's Comedy Cellar Origin Story 1:31:00 Closing Comments

In today's episode, I talk to a legend of comedy, Mr. Todd Glass (Netflix's ACT HAPPY). We discuss a wide range of topics from the end of his podcast, advice on how small time comedy producers can set up a room, how he prepares for a show, stage presence, his time on Last Comic Standing and revisiting his famous WTF Interview with Marc Maron 10 years later. Links from the episode: Todd's Website: https://toddglass.com/ Todd's Instagram: @thetoddglassshow Todd's Twitter: @ToddGlass Todd's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Todd-Glass-Sit... Todd's TikTok: @thetoddglassshow "I Guess I'll Do It" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... My "Get to the Joke" Interview with Chip Chantry:    • Get to the Joke -...   Please like and subscribe to my channel! Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at gettothejoke@gmail.com Chapters: 01:45 The End of Todd's Podcast 08:30 Todd's Next Big Project 11:55 The Todd Glass Live Show Experience 17:01 Advice on Setting Up a Room 23:30 What Success Means 28:40 How Todd Prepares for His Show 31:40 Remembering Bits 34:00 Stage Presence 37:20 Last Comic Standing Stories 52:59 Authenticity in Comedy 55:50 Last Comic Standing - The Fight 1:00:10 The WTF Interview...10 Years Later 1:04:18 Comedy Today & Anti Woke Comedy 1:14:40 Perspective on Social Jokes 1:15:10 The WTF Interview Revisited 1:20:13 How Todd Wants to Be Remembered 1:27:20 Todd...a father? 1:28:20 Knock Knock, It's Todd Glass 1:28:50 Closing Comments

Today, I talk to veteran comedian and established author, Mike Lukas from the Tonight Show, Second City and CONAN. Mike and I cover a wide range of topics from how he got started in comedy at Disney World to being the foremost expert in helping develop budding comics. We speak on how to create your own personal brand, how improv played a key role in not just his career but developing bits, comedy condo horror stories and the guide to publishing your own book. This is a must listen for any comedy fan or fan of writing. Enjoy! - Marc Chapters: 02:04 - Why Mike Decided to Write a Book 04:30 - Finding Your Comedy Lens 08:40 - How to Write a Joke 09:37 - Why Mike Got Into Comedy 23:05 - How Mike Developed His Act 26:10 - Mike's Improv Career and How it Worked In Stand Up 40:20 - Life on the Road 45:20 - Horrific Comedy Condo Story 47:50 - Tonight Show Appearances 51:23 - Handling a Heckler 56:40 - Extending a Bit 1:00:35 - How to Self-Publish a Book 1:19:27 - Book Exercises 1:21:07 - Determining Your Comedy Lens 1:28:22 - Does Mike Miss Stand Up? 1:29:40 - Being Jason Sudeikis' Roommate 1:34:50 - DILO 1:41:57 - Closing Thoughts Finding Your Funny Muscle on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3I7JCta Mike's Website: https://funnymuscle.com/ Mike's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mike.Lukas4/ Mike's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeLukas4 Mike's Youtube:    / @mikelukas   Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at gettothejoke@gmail.com

In the final episode of our third season, I sit down with Doogie Horner (AGT, Author) and discuss a wide range of topics from his memorable appearance on America's Got Talent to the untimely death of his sister. Doogie gives a memorable interview in the art of writing - discussing its importance, its reverence and routine and how ultimately to edit it. Doogie shares the struggles of his childhood such as bullying and the loss of his sister. We conclude with his thoughts on his new album, fatherhood and finally the legacy in which one day he will leave behind. Enjoy! Chapters: 04:48 Upside of the Pandemic 06:56 America's Got Talent (AGT) 15:10 Bullying 29:52 Greiving 44:21 Comedy Writing vs Book Writing 56:19 Alternative Comedy 1:00:30 How Doogie Writes on Joke 1:17:20 Editing a Joke 1:20:40 The New Album 1:21:50 Philly's Phunniest Win 1:25:27 Fatherhood 1:27:02 Creating a Legacy Links From the Episode: Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at gettothejoke@gmail.com Doogie's Links: Website: https://www.doogiehorner.com/Instagram: @doogiehorner Twitter: @DoogieHorner

In this episode, I sit with the most recent winner of Philly's Phunniest, Joe Murdock. Joe shares the interesting relationship he has with his parents, how he got started in comedy and how he developed his own style of combing one liners with topical humor. Joe doesn't shy away from controversial subject matter and teaches me how he can talk about abortion, religion and guns with any audience. Joe and Marc talk extensively about his Philly's Phunniest win and what his next career moves will be. Enjoy! Chapters: 05:25 Joe's Comedy Origins 20:36 Developing His Style 28:30 Being in the Moment 30:34 Drugs 36:08 Joke Writing 51:02 Topical Humor 55:45 Life after Winning Philly's Phunniest 1:04:06 Organizing Jokes 1:08:30 Joe's Relationship with His Parents 1:27:24 Opportunities from Winning Philly's Phunniest 1:29:33 Next Career Move 1:31:31 Wrap Up Links From the Episode: Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at gettothejoke@gmail.com Joe's Links: Instagram: @josephemurdock Reddit: u/Josephdock

In this episode, I talk to one of my closest comedy friends, Dan D'Aprile (Comedy Store, LA Improv). Dan gives a master class on how he includes the right amount of risk in his joke writing and how he can get more out of laughs by adding various voices. Dan reveals to me how he struggled navigating his parent's divorce at such a young age and how it changed him to take a more liberal stance in life which challenged his father's right wing ideology. Dan walks me through various writing games to get material and the right punchline along with his meticulous approach to "writing on stage" and how he edits his jokes to just the right length. I loved this interview and I know you will too! Enjoy! Chapters: 03:09 Dan, The Writer 16:48 Dan's Childhood of Divorce 32:38 Dan D'Aprile, Open Mic's Guardian Angel 37:23 Getting Into Comedy 45:02 Self Deprecation 54:43 Finding and Capturing Material 1:07:21 Writing Games 1:12:04 Doing Voices 1:17:43 Writing Political Jokes 1:20:53 Taking a New Joke to Stage 1:23:59 Editing a Joke 1:33:41 Wrap Up Links From the Episode: Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at gettothejoke@gmail.com Dan's Links: Instagram: @dannydaprile

Today I sit down with a comic that I have been a fan of since I first saw him get robbed on Last Comic Standing season 2. I am a big fan of Dan and this interview did not disappoint. Talking to me all the way from Aruba, Dan goes into the details about his book "Ira Spiro: Before Covid" and the similarities and differences between him and Ira. Dan gets raw and candid on the struggles he faces on stage with anxiety, finding punchlines to great premises and the pursuit of fame. Finally, I get the full story of what happened to Dan after his controversial exit from Last Comic Standing, why he did it again, his time on AGT and whether he would do reality TV again. Enjoy! Chapters: 03:25 Live From Aruba 04:30 Dan Naturman, Renaissance Man 09:51 Ira Spiro: Before Covid 15:53 Being the Youngest 16:49 Dan's Childhood 22:49 Finding and Developing Material 29:25 How to Get a Punchline from a Good Premise 33:25 Trying Out New Material 34:50 Dealing with Anxiety and Mental Illness in Comedy 49:23 Expressing Yourself 52:54 Death and Religion 1:03:29 Controversial Material 1:06:57 Last Comic Standing 1:12:21 America's Got Talent 1:17:01 Wrap Up Links From the Episode: Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at gettothejoke@gmail.com Dan's Links: Ira Spirio: Before COVID: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B099KPG5RN/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0Dan's Instagram: @dannaturman Dan's Twitter: @DanNaturman

Marc sits down with Vermont's biggest comedian, Rusty Dewees aka "The Logger" where we talk all thing Logger the early days to present. Rusty strips down how "The Logger" came to be, how he developed stories from real people he's met in his life and how he built his act from grass roots to the thousands of people who see his act every year. Rusty breaks down his storytelling method and how he started going on tour and getting booked. We talk about the importance of giving fans a full experience from beginning to end. Rusty doesn't hold back as he talks everything from his experience in acting to developing Vermont's most beloved comedy character. Enjoy! Marc sits down with Vermont's biggest comedian, Rusty Dewees aka "The Logger" where we talk all thing Logger the early days to present. Rusty strips down how "The Logger" came to be, how he developed stories from real people he's met in his life and how he built his act from grass roots to the thousands of people who see his act every year. Rusty breaks down his storytelling method and how he started going on tour and getting booked. We talk about the importance of giving fans a full experience from beginning to end. Rusty doesn't hold back as he talks everything from his experience in acting to developing Vermont's most beloved comedy character. Enjoy! Chapters: 06:20 Life During the Pandemic 07:40 Origins of "The Logger" 21:41 Developing the characters for "The Logger" 30:57 Why it had to be "The Logger" 34:35 Building an Act 44:33 Uncle Furmon 49:05 Adding a Fiddler 55:29 Storytelling vs Stand Up 59:43 Trying "The Logger" Outside of Vermont 1:01:45 Starting a Tour 1:12:55 Embracing the Celebrity & The Downside of Celebrity 1:24:52 Engaging with Fans 1:30:57 Interviewing real Vermonters and Bringing Authenticity into the show 1:34:45 "The Logger" Today 1:41:03 Advertising Your Shows 1:47:05 The Real Rusty Dewees 1:49:43 Writing on Stage 1:50:30 Wrap Up Links From the Episode: Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at gettothejoke@gmail.com Rusty's Links: Website: http://thelogger.com/ and https://rustydewees.com/ Instagram: @rusty.dewees Twitter: @RustyDewees Video Mentioned In Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqawk5yDyuY&t=19s

Marc sits down with Bret Raybould (SIRIUS) and discuss everything you would want to know about getting into the business of comedy. Bret talks about how his love of comedy started in college and further developed by becoming an intern on CONAN which eventually led Bret into the world of stand up which produced an amazing special, "Bret Raybould Retires from Comedy" and his first play, "Race: The Movie: The Play." Bret and Marc take incredible deep dives on how to turn a funny story into a joke, how to find your voice on stage, how much money you can make on social media and the best way to tour and sell tickets. This is any comedy fan's dream so do not miss this episode if you are serious about making a career in comedy. Chapters: 06:43 Bret's Childhood 17:13 How the Pandemic Changed Bret's Comedy Career 25:58 Discovering Comedy 32:33 CONAN Internship and Setting Up a Joke Tips 46:42 Writing a Political Joke 58:45 Writing a Joke from a Story 1:11:20 Tips to Keeping the Audience Engaged 1:13:26 Finding Your Voice 1:18:53 Bret Raybould Retires From Comedy 1:24:17 How Much Money You Can Make on Social Media 1:28:13 Race: The Movie: The Play 1:37:57 Marketing Your Comedy 1:41:52 Best Way to Book Tours and Sell Tickets 1:45:47 How to Bet On Yourself Links From the Episode: Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at gettothejoke@gmail.com Bret's Links: Race: The Movie: The Play Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bretandcristian/race-the-movie-the-play?fbclid=IwAR1hBRg4bZ-nV_TAZ6c0v3cjSY7ZzZM9pYcnDCG7syvXpCUaTBUyMT_xmqABret Raybould Retires From Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHGAmXc-bS8Bret's Website: https://www.bretraybould.com/Bret's Twitter: Bret's Instagram: @ Bret Raybould ​

In this episode, Marc sits down with New York comedian, Anthony Moore (Comedy Central, SIRIUS) where we discuss why Anthony writes with two things in mind - the mood and the why. Anthony gets very candid as to his struggles he experienced moving up in the comedy scene in Philly and then moving to New York. He offers advice to any comic looking to do the same along with writing jokes on race, how to punch up a joke how he got to work at some of the biggest colleges in the country. This is not to be missed by any fan of comedy! Chapters: 04:17 Getting Started in Comedy 14:42 Anthony's Father 19:18 Struggling in NYC 29:15 Anthony's Main Influence 32:12 Advice on Moving to NYC 38:42 The Mood & The Why 50:57 Writing Jokes on Race 55:27 Joke Writing Process 1:10:15 How to Punch Up a Joke 1:12:32 Social Media Feedback 1:17:31 Delivery 1:20:16 Working Colleges 1:21:42 Revisiting "The Why" Links From the Episode: Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at gettothejoke@gmail.com Anthony's Links: Website: http://www.anthonymoorecomedy.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/AllThatandMooreFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedianAnthonyMooreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthatandmoore/

In this episode, Marc sits down with Philadelphia comedian, Alyssa Al-Dookhi (Frist Person Arts, "Make Up or Break Up") and dive deep into Alyssa's childhood growing up in both Kuwait and America. Alyssa educates Marc in non-binary gender identity, pansexuality, transgender and growing up in a foreign country during a war. Alyssa goes equally in depth in how to write observational humor with your own personality, writing with honesty, editing a joke and making experiences unique to you relatable to others. This was such an informative interview where anyone can get something out of! Chapters: 6:00 Alyssa's Childhood 25:32 Stand Up Comedy in Kuwait 37:19 Pansexuality 45:30 Writing Observational Humor with Your Personality 1:05:09 Writing with Honesty 1:07:22 Setting Up a Joke 1:17:52 Editing a Joke 1:21:52 Delivery 1:25:07 Career Development in Comedy 1:29:17 Comedy Festivals 1:29:59 Closing Thoughts Links From the Episode: Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at gettothejoke@gmail.com Alyssa Al-Dookhi's Links: Alyssa's Website: https://www.thedookness.com/Alyssa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedookness/Alyssa's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDookness

Mike Cannon (Amazon, SIRIUS) and Marc discuss everything from the problems Mike suffered in his childhood, the tumultuous relationship he has with is father and how he, himself, has grown as a father. Mike talks about how to balance a career in comedy with being a father, how drugs play apart in his life, the use of specific words to punctuate his punchlines, why self-producing is the new way of marketing your material and determining how much clubs should pay you. Mike discusses his hit special, "Life Begins", and gives Marc a peek into his upcoming special, "White Privilege Homeless." Chapters: 05:40 The Wisecrackers Story 15:18 The Cannon Kids 20:41 Parenting Lessons 23:50 Mike's Parent's Problems 32:39 Mike's Dad Comes Uninvited to "Life Begins" 42:33 Depression 46:28 Comedy Transformation and Maturity 53:36 The Use of Language in Writing 1:00:28 Self Producing 1:03:10 Parenting and Comedy 1:08:24 Drugs 1:13:09 Fatherhood 1:23:53 What's Your Worth 1:26:23 Abortion Joke 1:31:10 Life Begins Links From the Episode: Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at gettothejoke@gmail.com Mike Cannon's Links: Website: https://www.mikecannoncomedy.com/Instagram: @iammikecannon Twitter: @IAmMikeCannon Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mikecannoncomedy

In this episode, Marc sits down with Philly comic, Cassandra Dee (Philly's Phunniest Winner, SIRIUS XM) to discuss her struggles with depression and bullying. Cassandra enlightens Marc on the subjects of death, joke writing mindset and getting cancelled. Marc and Cassandra discuss everything from mental illness to recording an album. If you're a fan of comedy, this is episode not to be missed. Links From the Episode: Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at gettothejoke@gmail.com Cassandra Dee's Links: Website: http://www.thecassandradee.com/ Instagram: @thecassandradee Twitter: @thecassandradee "Oh Honey...A True Cringe Podcast" https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/oh-honey-a-true-cringe-podcast/id1502037667

SHOW LESSIn the premiere episode of our third season, I sit down with Andy Haynes (Comedy Central, CONAN) and discuss Andy's less than ideal childhood, how he found comedy and ultimately how it led him to a career as one of the most sought out comedians of today. Andy goes in depth about how his jokes on race have been what sets him apart than his contemporaries and his apt nature on how he can read people and make the most incredible observations. Links From the Episode: Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at gettothejoke@gmail.com Andy Haynes' Links: Website: https://www.imandyhaynes.com/Instagram: @iamandyhaynes Twitter: @iamandyhaynes Andy's Special "The Coward of Gramercy": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsm_1..."Find Your Beach Podcast:" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Chapters: Last Comic Standing 4:22Andy's Childhood 8:30Depression 41:05Overcoming Addiction: 45:25Getting into Comedy 53:12Moving to LA 1:12:45Jokes on Race 1:19:10Joke Writing 1:26:25

There is no better way to wrap up this season that to sit down with comedy savant, Matt Ruby. Matt has been seen on Comedy Central, NBC, FOX and MTV. His special "Feels Like Matt Ruby" can be viewed on Youtube and has reached over 60,000 views. Matt doesn't hold back in this interview and gives great insight into his observant and topical joke writing. Matt talks about his experience with ayahuasca, seeking religion and traveling. Matt lets Marc peek inside his writing routine and how he expands upon a bit and takes a topical subject and makes it his own. Matt is the author of the popular Rubesletter and lets Marc in on how he comes up with such great content! Don't miss this interview if you are serious about getting better as a comic! Chapters: Early Life 5:50Religion 18:20Comedy Philosophy 24:20Finding Standup 27:27Making Decisions in Comedy 40:32 Traveling 51:30Ayahuasca 52:55Feels Like Matt Ruby Special 1:02:40Dave Attell 1:09:54Ideal Version of a Comic 1:12:20Joke Writing Process 1:13:35Expanding Upon a Joke 1:33:00Rubesletter 1:35:00Feels Like Matt Ruby Revisited 1:41:50Vooza 1:46:10Wrap Up 1:47:28 Visit Marc's website at marcstaud.com Visit Matt's website at https://www.mattrubycomedy.com/View "Feels Like Matt Ruby" here, https://youtu.be/Q0VAIjE35LASubscribe to the Rubesletter here, https://mattruby.substack.com/ Please subscribe to the channel for all upcoming content and follow "Get to the Joke" on Instagram @gettothejoke. You can email Marc personally at gettothejoke@gmail.com For all of Marc's upcoming shows and general information and all "Get to the Joke" videos, please visit marcstaud.com Follow: Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Marc's Twitter: @staudcomedy Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke

Marc sits down with his close friend and comic, Dave Primiano of the popular podcast, "The Rank Bank." Dave gets candid over the inter-personal issues and tragedies of his family. Dave gives Marc an inside look into his development of his dark humor and the work that goes into the delicate tightrope act of offensive and hilarious. This interview was great to record and even better to listen to! Chapters: Early Life 4:55Developing Dark Material 24:05Family Troubles 29:10Taking a Comedy Class 40:41Capturing Material 48:20Editing a Joke 55:10Writing out a Joke 1:05:10Delivery 1:12:12Wrap Up 1:22:00 Visit Marc's website at marcstaud.com Listen to the "Rank Bank" here, https://www.wastedrobotrecords.com/rankbank Please subscribe to the channel for all upcoming content and follow "Get to the Joke" on Instagram @gettothejoke. You can email Marc personally at gettothejoke@gmail.com For all of Marc's upcoming shows and general information and all "Get to the Joke" videos, please visit marcstaud.com Follow: Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Twitter @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke

Marc sits down with Philly comedy stalwart, Pat House. Pat is the host of an incredible podcast, "I Guess I'll Do It" and has recorded three acclaimed albums - "Biggest Thing," "I Heard Enough Yesterday," and most recently, "I'm Here." He opens for some of the biggest names in comedy including Tom Stegura, Sebastian Maniscalo and Dan Cummins. Pat tours nationally and talks about his love of stand up at an early age. Pat talks about his love of being alone and comedy and goes into great detail about his joke writing process. If you love talking shop, then don't miss out with one of the best joke writers in Philadelphia! Chapters: Getting into standup 10:30Networking with A List comics 19:00Pat's Joke Writing Routine 25:25Capturing Material 29:30Writing out a Joke 34:25Editing a Joke 43:00Getting Feedback 51:30Stage Presence 54:20Building a Set 57:50The Completion Step of a Joke 1:00:30Pat's Albums 1:01:52 Visit Marc's website at marcstaud.com Visit Pat's website at pathousecomedy.com Get Pat's albums here, https://open.spotify.com/artist/3s7TaBIGdXoxTFkcKsJ26Y?autoplay=trueListen to "I Guess I'll Do It" here, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-ill-do-it-with-pat-house/id1531189649 Please subscribe to the channel for all upcoming content and follow "Get to the Joke" on Instagram @gettothejoke. You can email Marc personally at gettothejoke@gmail.com For all of Marc's upcoming shows and general information and all "Get to the Joke" videos, please visit marcstaud.com Follow: Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke

In this episode, Marc sits down with Delaware comic, Brandon Jackson. Brandon is the host of the "English for Criminals" podcast and will be recording his debut comedy album at Helium Comedy Club in January. Brandon gives an insightful interview and an in-depth look into his writing style. Brandon talks about using comedy to figure himself and talks about his struggles in New York and the business side of comedy. Brandon talks about his well thought out joke writing process, his use of grids and listening notes and how every joke he writes is an unveiling of the true Brandon V. Jackson. Visit Marc's website at marcstaud.com Listen to "English for Criminals" here, https://www.buzzsprout.com/1582831 Please subscribe to the channel for all upcoming content and follow "Get to the Joke" on Instagram @gettothejoke. You can email Marc personally at gettothejoke@gmail.com For all of Marc's upcoming shows and general information and all "Get to the Joke" videos, please visit marcstaud.com Follow: Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Marc's Twitter: @staudcomedy Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke

Marc sits down with one of his favorite comics, Paul Hooper. Paul has been seen on Gotham Comedy Live, Boston Comedy Festival and HBO Comedy Festival. Paul opens up and discusses his struggles with COVID, his father, school, OCD and addiction. Paul shows his incredible joke writing process and his use of verbal imagery to emphasize his jokes. Paul uses his history of insensitive people and the things they say to him as fodder for his self-depreciation bits that is more of a commentary on society than himself. Enjoy yourself as you listen to this interview from a brilliant comic. Chapters: COVID'S effect on comedy 3:42Losing Religion 13:25Paul and his Dad 17:25Introduction to Comedy 21:55Troubles in School 25:03Addictions 39:30Joke Writing 51:00Capturing Material 1:05:00The Importance of Words 1:18:00Wrap Up 1:33:00 Visit Marc's website, marcstaud.com Visit Paul's website, paulhoopercomedy.com Download Paul's album, https://www.amazon.com/Tense-Uncomfortable-Paul-Hooper/dp/B00F8XLZ30Listen to Paul go into detail on his addiction here, https://podtail.com/en/podcast/-the-worst-thing-with-maria-heinegg/-rock-bottom-with-paul-hooper/ Please subscribe to the channel for all upcoming content and follow "Get to the Joke" on Instagram @gettothejoke. You can email Marc personally at gettothejoke@gmail.com For all of Marc's upcoming shows and general information and all "Get to the Joke" videos, please visit marcstaud.com Follow: Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke

In this episode, Marc sits down with the infinitely talented, Chanel Ali. Chanel has performed stand up on Comedy Central, appeared on MTV's Girl Code and written a book, "A Girl's Guide For Going Out." Chanel goes into detail about the struggles of growing up in the foster care center, her turbulent relationship with her parents, and his love of discovering stand up comedy. She goes into detail about her writing habits that take polarizing subject matter but can find humorous common ground, how she keeps the audiences attention and her move to New York. This interview is a can't miss! Learn how to turn and create tension with Chanel Ali in this amazing interview! Chapters: Early Life in the Foster System Non Comedy Writing 27:45Getting Started in Comedy 48:00Joke Writing 59:15Testing The Audience 1:07:00Writing About Her Father 1:11:20Writing Routine 1:29:20 Moving to NYC 1:39:25Men & Women in Comedy 1:53:25Wrap Up 1:59:10 Visit Marc's website at marcstaud.com Find more about Chanel here, https://avalonuk.com/clients/chanel-ali/Download Chanel's album "Chanel No. 1" here, https://www.amazon.com/Chanel-No-1-Explicit-Ali/dp/B088P96G1D Please subscribe to the channel for all upcoming content and follow "Get to the Joke" on Instagram @gettothejoke. You can email Marc personally at gettothejoke@gmail.com For all of Marc's upcoming shows and general information and all "Get to the Joke" videos, please visit marcstaud.com Follow: Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke

In this episode, Marc sits down with Lancaster based comedian, Alan Massenburg. Alan has won Baltimore's New Comedian of the Year in 2018 and made an appearance on Sway in the Morning. He is also half of the "Proper Ebonics" podcast. Alan gives a very raw interview about growing up with a single father and then becoming one himself years later. Alan goes into detail about how he works out bits on stage, his undying devotion to social media and how he has dominated and the art of "comedying it up." Enjoy! Chapters: Visit Marc's website at marcstaud.com Visit Alan's Instagram page @alanmassenburg Visit Alan's website at https://www.alanmassenburg.com/ Please subscribe to the channel for all upcoming content and follow "Get to the Joke" on Instagram @gettothejoke. You can email Marc personally at gettothejoke@gmail.com For all of Marc's upcoming shows and general information and all "Get to the Joke" videos, please visit marcstaud.com Follow: Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke

In this episode, Marc sits down with Columbian comedian, Pedro Gonzalez. Pedro moved from Columbia to pursue a degree in literature. Pedro discovered stand up in Philadelphia before moving to New York where he features at all the big clubs and landed a spot on the "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Pedro is one of the hardest working comics out there and discusses his vigilant writing sessions and how he holds himself accountable with coming up with new material. Pedro gives one of the rawest and open interviews ever describing his experiences with shootings, threesomes and a restraining order. This interview is not to be missed! Chapters: Growing up in Columbia 2:45Early Life 6:46Introduction to Stand Up 13:49Joke Writing Routine 23:17 Visit Marc's website at marcstaud.com See Pedro's Late Night set here, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyCopukro6M Please subscribe to the channel for all upcoming content and follow "Get to the Joke" on Instagram @gettothejoke. You can email Marc personally at gettothejoke@gmail.com For all of Marc's upcoming shows and general information and all "Get to the Joke" videos, please visit marcstaud.com Follow: Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke

In this episode, Marc sits down with one of the top comedians in Philadelphia, Mary Radzinksi. Mary's debut album, "Discomfortable," was named one of the top 10 albums of 2018. She co-hosts the popular podcast, "Are You My Podcast" and can be seen opening for Marc Maron, Jim Norton and Rosie O'Donnell among others. In this episode, Mary talks about moving from a small town to escape the 'Stepford' lifestyle and to the big city of Philadelphia to pursue pharmaceutical sales, which provided enough stories to become the bedrock of her routine. Mary discusses her attachment to her mother and the influence of her parents into her comedy style along with a detailed look at how she thinks up some of her most brilliant bits. Enjoy the girl with the sad eyes, Mary Radzinski. Chapters: Early Life 2:07Joke Writing 38:00Her Album 1:26:09 Visit Marc's website at marcstaud.com Visit Mary's website at http://www.maryradzinski.comDownload Mary's album, "Discomfortable" here, https://music.apple.com/us/album/discomfortable/1478828116Listen to "Are You My Podcast" here, http://www.maryradzinski.com/podcast Please subscribe to the channel for all upcoming content and follow "Get to the Joke" on Instagram @gettothejoke. You can email Marc personally at gettothejoke@gmail.com For all of Marc's upcoming shows and general information and all "Get to the Joke" videos, please visit marcstaud.com Follow: Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke

Marc sits down with Philadelphia comedian and one half of "Stand Up Guys" podcast. Jake is one of the local standouts who has elevated his presence past Philadelphia with appearances at the Big Sky and Boston comedy festivals. Jake talks about how being raised during the "Jackass" era led to his love of the performing arts. Jake landed his big break after taking a comedy writing class at Temple which parlayed into a monologue intern role for CONAN. Jake talks in depth about how writing for CONAN influenced his writing today and how he took some of the harsh things that have been said about him and turn them into brilliant self-deprecating bits. As Jake will tell you himself, "comedy needs a victim." Enjoy! Chapters: Early Years 3:30CONAN Training 16:16Self Deprecation 36:57Joke Writing Breakdown 54:55Wrap Up 1:25:23 Visit Marc's website at marcstaud.com Visit Jake's website at jakemattera.com Download Jake's album, "A Soft One" here at https://orcd.co/asoftone?fbclid=IwAR3IoMbEN4XfFFba5ritc-IQWS6D6d9T7aZYoMlemQjctHALalCyNO-EW6QListen to "Stand Up Guys" here at https://www.heliumpresents.com/standup-guys Please subscribe to the channel for all upcoming content and follow "Get to the Joke" on Instagram @gettothejoke. You can email Marc personally at gettothejoke@gmail.com For all of Marc's upcoming shows and general information and all "Get to the Joke" videos, please visit marcstaud.com Follow: Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke

Marc sits down with fellow comic, friend and co-producer, Buddy Harris. This interview explores Buddy's troubled background and the obstacles he had to overcome in order to obtain personal growth and purpose. Buddy then lets the audience into his mind and his vivid imagination as he develops his beloved bits out of thin air and works through some upcoming bits for future shows. If there is one thing we know for sure it's that Buddy Harris is the comedian that we all need.

This was such an incredible interview! Marc sits down with Philly's Phunniest winner and Philadelphia comedy legend, Chip Chantry! Chip spares no detail and gives such invaluable and practical advice in how to craft a joke and develop an idea to its fullest potential. Chip talks about getting into comedy, his relationship with his brother and parents and walking away from teaching to pursue comedy. If you watch only one episode, watch this one. Chip does not hold back and gives away all the secrets of his success!

Marc sits down with close friend and comedian, Jesse Blanco, to discuss the abuse he suffered in his childhood and ultimately what led him into stand up at a later age. Jesse breaks down his classic, "Mattress Store" bit and his unorthodox way of developing material. Jesse shares frusterations with running a popular open mic.

In the most explosive interview yet, Chris Dolan reveals the upsetting backstory behind one of his best jokes, his diligent writing process, the inspiration and work ethic for his popular blog and the value of the open mic. Chris does not hold back and tells all in an interview that, for the first time, caught Marc off guard.

For the first time, Marc intereviews two comedians - married couple, Missy and Jeremy Hall. Missy and Jeremy talk about the struggles in their personal lives and how it led to the stage. Missy shares her very unconventional transition into the world of stand up comedy and how she saw success immediately which has led to a prosperous career that includes admittance into some of the country's top festivals and two outstanding albums. Jeremy talks about using comedy to compliment his recent sobriety and how his career has led to some of the East Coast's top rooms. The viewer also gets inside knowledge into how some of their most memorable bits were formed and developed.

In this episode, Marc talks to the very talented comedian, Jim Tews, about how his parent's divorce, career with the Coast Guard and move to NYC shaped his comedy career. Jim exposes how he develops some of his incredible bits that have led to two outstanding comedy albums. This is an episode not to be missed by any fan of comedy!

In this eye opening interview, Marc sits down with the original winner of Philly's Phunniest to talk about his traumatic childhood and how he found stand up comedy after a successful career in social work. You will get a first hand look at how David creates his rapid fire punchilines that launched him into the forefront in Philly comedy.

Marc sits down with his good friend, Jon Koppel for a no holds bar interview where they talk about divorce, drug addiction and loss. Jon talks to Marc about his motivation into stand up comedy, the strict requirements he puts on his jokes and what he ulitmatly wants to do outside of stand up comedy. Jon runs a popular podcast "PEAKS" and is the former host of "The Jon Koppel Podcast."

Marc sits down with Philadelphia comedian, Erik Terrell to discuss his incredible work ethic when writing jokes. You will here Eric discuss his upbriniging and how he got into stand up comedy and how he spends his six hours of week preparing for shows and writing material.

or the premiere episode of Get to the Joke, Marc sits down with New Jersey comedian, Troy Moore to discuss how he overcame struggles in his personal life to shape his comedy career.