Passed Podcast

Kevin is out of town, but Jon records with comedian Sam Mushman to discuss the challenges comedians are facing during this pandemic as the restaurant industry shuts down and many comics lose their jobs. They discuss the financial burden as well as how to stay creative and get noticed when the club hang isn't an option.

Jon and Kevin are joined in studio this week by the owner of Standup NY Dani Zoldan as well as a very special guest Michael Rapaport as Michael discusses what it's like getting back into comedy after so many years away and knowing that he still has to earn his laughs.

Jon and Kevin come back from hiatus with their biggest guest to date, Artie Lange discussing doing comedy sober, getting paid $55k to perform one show, and what it was like trying to get passed int he 90's.

Jon and Kevin are back in the studio with JT Anderson and Harry Terjanian to discuss all the controversies and surprise guests at Skankfest as well as the recent controversy around Francis Ellis.

Jon has Sherrod Small in studio for a brief one on one interview where Sherrod discusses his rise in comedy and whether it's helpful for every comedian to have their own podcast.

Jon and Kevin are joined by Phil Hunt and Ben Fisher in the bar at Standup NY to celebrate Kevin's birthday.

We interview comedians at the bar of Standup NY immediately following their sets for the JFL Auditions.

We're working on season 5 of Passed but in the mean time here's a bonus episode we put together which includes Kevin interviewing Laurie Kilmartin as well Jon talking with some comedians immediately following their JFL auditions. Enjoy

The guys did it again. This time to a sold-out Stand Up NY crowd. Listen and see who’s lives were changed forever, and who goes back to work at Dairy Queen.

The first half of the episode, Kevin and Jon B have a 1 on 1 convo about Kevin's latest opportunity and struggle after his performance at Caroline's. And the anxiety of his latest audition at Comic Strip. In the 2nd half, Carole Montgomery joins the guys and opens up about her new Showtime special, being a female comic back in the day and how she feels about the new classes of comedy taking over.

Kevin is out of town so Jon and guest host Zack Andresen are joined by young comedian Pete Stegemeyer and veteran comic Andy Hendrickson as Andy talks about the challenges he faced when moving to LA and they discuss the tension between veterans who have paid their dues and young comics looking to take their stage time.

Jon and Kevin sit down with Ahri Findling and talk about his new produced show (Title; TBD) We also introduce the first new contestant on the Passed LIVE show, Meg O'Malley

Jon and Kevin are joined by famous Dutch comedians Jandino Asporaat and Ronald Goedemondt to discuss the challenges they face as they try to succeed in America. @jandinoasporaat @ronald_goedemondt

Kevin is back from his honeymoon to start the new year, and him and Jon are joined by seasoned vet Emily Winter and the less experienced McKay Claghorn to discuss constant rejection, McKay making the decision to leave his job, and the give there opinions on the leaked Louis C.K. recording.

Kevin is away on his honeymoon and left us with a recording discussing comedians to keep an eye on. Jon then continues the discussion with a couple of young comedians Dan Carney and Lizzie Cassidy.

Jon, Kevin and Jay Jurden are joined by Mike Cannon as he shares his experience of getting passed at The Cellar because of Colin Quinn's heart attack.

Jon and Kevin are joined by Justin Zirilli and Jay Jurden as they talk about gay comedy in New York and the benefits and drawbacks of gay comedy rooms.

For the 40th episode the guys decide to have a reunion with the 1st pro comic they ever had on the pod: James Mattern. They talk with him and star of Demon Hole: Steve Lipman.

Jon and Kevin are joined in studio by Ed Pokropski to discuss his all Asian comedy show Unwashed and the challenges of being an Asian comedian.

Jon is out sick so Kevin talks to Caitlin Peluffo about getting on Colbert, the pitfalls of submitting a tape and what it was like to film her first late night set.

Kevin and Jon ask Yamaneika Saunders and Celeste Jennings about their rise in comedy as strong black women, but the conversation transcends comedy and gets real.

Kevin and Jon talk to Comedian Christian Finnegan, not about his Netflix special or his time on the Chappelle show, but about owning a Club in Queens.

This episode shows the ups and downs of 2 of the nicest guys in the industry... no not Jon and Kevin...Steve Rogers and Jason Salmon! Jason talks about his prep and climb to record his first album and Steve gives us the emotional story of disappointment but silver lining on getting on late night. Quick listening note we had to end the episode prematurely due to the studio being booked but listen after Jon B initially ends the show. It picks up right after in the green screen room off of a remote device.

The 2nd annual Comedy Mob Festival has come to a close! And the winner is: Emily Walsh!! She joins Kevin and Jon to discuss this milestone in the moment. Candi Clare also rejoins the pod to discuss what she looks for out of comedians in a competition.

Tom Kelly joins the guys in the bar at Stand Up NY to discuss the art of being a good hang and the life of a warm up comic.

Dante Nero joins the guys in the studio to talk about his philosophy of comedy and how comedy relates to martial arts.

Ashley Austin Morris from Murphy Brown and Tom Thakkar from U Up with Nikki Glaser join the guys as they talk about different paths and what making it in the biz means to them.

Back to School...Back to Season 4! Great season opener with the amazing Ian Fidance. Here how halfway homes and open mics led him to being passed at the legendary Comedy Cellar!

Jeffrey Gurian stops by the studio and tells some amazing stories from the comedy scene!

For the season 3 finale Jay Jurden joins as they break down the live show and what it feels like to get passed at a club.

This is one for the books! Jon B and Kevin pull of the live show. Great interview with Brian Scott McFadden about getting passed at a club and the feeling. Then we move on to the main event! The TIght 5 was brought back with live feedback from a panel of judges. Jessica Pilot, Booker for Colbert, Candi Clare, Booker for Stand Up NY, Brian Scott McFadden and surprise guest judge, Yamaneika Saunders!!!!!

Brendan Sagalow joins the podcast and talks about the ups and downs of the last few months. Emily Walsh hangs with the guys as well to talk about the incline of starting out in comedy.

Robby Slowik talks about his performance on Conan and we finally get the story of the long road. Lee Johnson talks about her confidence and ultimately her anxiety for the live show.

The guys welcome Jeff Arcuri and Maggie Lalley! Jeff talks about his Late Show with Stephen Colbert stand up performance and Maggie talks about her feelings on her upcoming performance on the live podcast taping in front of 4 industry judges. It's a long one but it's well worth it!

Matthew Broussard joins the gang as they talk about the process of comedy. After diving into Matthew's milestones in his career, the focus goes to the new online course released by Stand Up NY. The panel shifts to comedy education with Stand Up NY Owner, Dani Zoldan and comedian Zach Andresen.

Ryan Schutt and Daniel Perefan join the podcast with special 3rd chair, Jay Jurden. On this episode the panel talks about comedic lows Cosby and Louie and the highs of Michelle Wolff at WHCD. The topic turns to heckling as the panel addresses the comments and questions from you about AMarie and her heckler.

Kevin went to a wedding but Jon B had the opportunity to speak with comedian, best selling author and wildly popular podcaster, James Altucher. Hecklers were the topic of discussion with AMare Castillo in the news shutting down some loser and James having his own story from that week.

Season 3 is live! This season opener has Jeff Scheen and Michael Salgarolo on the panel, but a bunch of dropins. Jay Jurden, our resident Black and LGBT+ chimes in as well as Connor McSpadden from the Mean Boys Podcast and Stand Up NY Pop Up Show Producer, Zach Andresen.

The most fun we've had on a podcast! Jon B and Kevin overbook the podcast but it leads to hilarity. Francis Ellis from Barstool Sports Radio and Tommy O'Regan from the Barstool Variety Hour join the guys to talk about the amazing stuff they're doing with the media giant. Also joining is a favorite to the show, Jay Jurden. And finally, James Camacho comes in and just gets abused by the guys. It's all in fun though! At the end of the show, Francis treats us to one of his famous songs.

Jon "fan-girls" the F out when DC Benny joins the podcast. Mike Lasher listens attentively as he prepares his set to make his mark in the African American audience. I think DC took out a restraining order.

Kat Radley, writer for the Daily Show, and Django Gold, writer for Late Night with Stephen Colbert, join the podcast to talk about the synergies of stand up and writing on a TV show. Apparently you just have to walk up to the studio and say you want a writing job and they give it to you,

Gianmarco Soresi and Ian Hunt join the guys as they discuss the crossover of stand up and sketch and acting. The convo starts about the wild success of Ian's "Instaboyz" and Gianmarco's achievements in acting in TV shows and commercials. Jon B fanboys over Gianmarco being in his favorite guilty pleasure show and Kevin mocks him mercilessly. Hear about how Ian hates famous people and Gianmarco says he wants Ian to hate him.

Our first podcast of 2018! And what better way to open the year than with a show all about bombing on stage. Erin Maguire and Steve Rogers join Kevin and Jon to relive their worst bombs, how to handle it and how to diffuse.

Lizzie Cassidy, Andrew Bayroff and Matt Weiss join Kevin and Jon to recap the year in the comedy industry.

Shafer Ward is back on the podcast. We do a post game on his NJ Bring It Show from the top of December and Jon invites Kate Ireland to join them.

Popular SoulCycle instructor and comic, James Jarrott, and touring comic, AMarie, join Dani and Jon to talk about wellness of comedians. The rigors and temptations of the comedy world make it tough to be well physically and mentally. But can you find a balance in the industry?

It's a confrontation or intervention with Jon to prove that there is a scene in New Jersey. Silent NJ native, Kevin Hurley, teams with Jersey comedians, Shafer Ward and Kate Nichols, to bring the issue to rest. Includes a lively discussion of what is "comedy success" defined and a great piece of advice from Chris Gethard.

Welcome to Season 2!!! My special co-host this week is Dani, Zoldan Principal Owner of Stand Up NY. We talked with the creator of the "Smart Alec" Festival, Kevin Hurley, and their winner, Jay Jurden! A lot of banter about festivals and competitions. Dos and Donts and personal and future experiences. It changes gears towards the end when we dive into the current light of the stand up comedy world.

Dani Zoldan, Gabe Waldman and James Altucher talk about owning a comedy club and dispel the stereotypes of the "owner"

Young comics living and working outside of the city discuss the comedy scene surrounding the outskirts of New York City, doing comedy in your comfort zone, breaking out of that comfort zone, and just talkin some shit here n' there.

Steve Lipman (Figuring It Out Podcast) and Salma Zaky (Aspiring Comic) join the guys to discuss a comic's responsibility or exemption to ensure the audience enjoys the show