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Weekly interviews with comedians, magicians, and musicians. Hosted by Ary Azizian.

Ary Azizian


    • Aug 15, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 50 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Sit Down with Stand Ups

    Episode 50 - Eddie Ifft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2016 48:37


    Eddie talks about working for his father, creating the Bingle Bus, and performing in Australia.

    Episode 49 - Dean Delray

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2016 56:31


    Dean talks about starting out, working with Bill Burr, and writing new material.

    Episode 48 - Ritch Shydner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2016 45:38


    Ritch talks about opening up for The Ramones, his first Carson spot, and getting back into standup after so many years.

    Episode 47 - Kate Quigley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2015 38:04


    Kate talks about her show on Playboy TV, loving old sitcoms, and getting ready to host the 2016 AVN Awards on Showtime.

    Episode 46 - Camilla Cleese

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2015 61:01


    Camilla talks about the comedy scene in Los Angeles, working with her father, and some of her comedy heroes.

    Episode 45 - Jimmy Brogan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2015 56:52


    Jimmy talks about his first Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, starting out at The Improvisation in New York, and writing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

    Episode 44 - Jeremiah Watkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2015 54:29


    Jeremiah talks about studying at The Second City, rocking out with Bill Burr at Madison Square Garden, and wanting to be on Saturday Night Live.

    Episode 43 - Jenny Zigrino

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2015 65:05


    Jenny talks about colleges being politically correct, living in London, and the difference between East Coast and West Coast comedy.

    Episode 42 - Jesus Trejo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2015 69:48


    Jesus talks about hanging out at The Improv, going on the road with Steve Treviño the day after college, and becoming a paid regular at The Comedy Store.

    Episode 41 - Edwin San Juan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2015 48:23


    Edwin talks about performing in Las Vegas every night, being mentored by Jeff Garcia, and performing internationally.

    Episode 40 - Richard Barrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2015 49:36


    Richard talks about hanging out with George Carlin, what makes a comedian great, and where he sees comedy in the future.

    Episode 39 - Darren Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2015 91:33


    Darren talks about boxing, finding his father through comedy, and performing during a thunder storm!

    Episode 38 - Jason Collings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2015 57:44


    Jason talks about performing on The Tonight Show, how martial arts influences his standup, and his love of Star Wars!

    Episode 37 - Omid Singh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2015 45:31


    Omid talks about growing up in Dubai, doing standup in New York, and his latest comedy album 'Live in Bakersfield!'

    Episode 36 - Taylor Tomlinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2015 46:14


    Taylor talks about Last Comic Standing, starting out in churches, and touring colleges.

    Episode 35 - Blake Vogt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2015 44:10


    Blake talks about the process of creating a trick, performing in front of Penn & Teller, and dropping out of college to work for David Copperfield.

    Episode 34 - Maz Jobrani

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2015 53:21


    Maz talks about The Comedy Store, being in the moment, and Jimmy Vestvood!

    Episode 33 - Dom Irrera

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2015 27:46


    Dom talks about starting out in plays, the comedy scene today, and we sing a Beatles tune together!

    Episode 32 - Adam Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 44:06


    Adam talks about starting out in New York and playing basketball at 3 A.M. with Kevin Hart, Patrice O'Neal, and Colin Quinn. Being called to perform on "The Tonight Show" the day of, and competing on "Last Comic Standing!"

    Episode 31 - Ryan Singer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 60:19


    Ryan talks about everything from standup, to improv, to performing on the road, and more!

    Episode 30 - Rachel McDowell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 46:47


    Rachel talks about her early years in Pittsburgh and San Francisco, and balancing her comedy career while working in the corporate world!

    Episode 29 - Chinedu Unaka

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 34:11


    Chinedu talks about working on 'The Mindy Project, performing standup for the first time during a college talent show, and working as a teacher and a comedian.

    Episode 28 - K-von

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 42:42


    K-von talks about starting out in Los Angeles, his latest comedy special, and directing his first film!

    Episode 27 - Will Durst

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 39:12


    Will Durst talks about starting standup out in Milwaukee, performing at The Holy City Zoo with Robin Williams, and his new documentary called, '3 Still Standing.'

    Episode 26 - Joe Bartnick

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 52:55


    Joe talks about starting out in San Francisco and working for Bill Graham, touring with Lisa Lampanelli, and a Rose Bowl story with Paul Virzi and Bill Burr.

    Episode 25 - Dave Wakeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 23:25


    Dave talks about The English Beat, General Public, the latest English Beat album, his guitar in The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and being called up by Pete Townshend and David Gilmour. I also had the chance to sing, "Save It for Later" with him at the end!

    Episode 24 - Tom Dreesen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 65:37


    Tom talks about Sinatra, performing with Tim Reid as America's first black and white comedy duo in the 1960's, David Letterman, and performing on the 'Tonight Show' 61 times.

    Episode 23 - Hibbity Dibbity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 34:00


    Hibbity Dibbity talks about their new album, their song writing process, and crazy tour stories.

    Episode 22 - George Wendt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 47:29


    George talks about his early days at The Second City, "Cheers," Bill Swerski on SNL, and his upcoming role on the new TBS series "Buzzy's!"

    Episode 21 - Ian Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 37:30


    Ian talks about his special, '100% Half-Assed' on Team Coco Records, writing for SNL, and being in a film featured at Sundance.

    Episode 20 - Jim O'Heir

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 62:58


    Jim talks Parks & Recreation, studying at The Second City in Chicago, and his upcoming film 'Road Hard.'

    Episode 19 - Jackie Kashian

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 64:07


    Jackie talks about starting out in Bill Kinison's club as a college student, her father's influence on her stand up, and her latest special.

    Episode 18 - Ben Seidman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 51:24


    Ben talks about working with Criss Angel while still in college, performing in Las Vegas, and developing a trick from the ground up.

    Episode 17 - Ian Bagg

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 40:17


    Ian talks about his early days of stand up in Canada and New York, improvising on stage, and meeting three U.S. Presidents!

    Episode 16 - Michael Palascak

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 33:14


    Michael talks about studying at Second City Chicago, developing his one man show, and how he prepared for his set on David Letterman!

    Episode 15 - Zane Carney

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 38:54


    Zane talks about performing with John Mayer, performing on 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" on Broadway, and we sing 'Here Comes the Sun' together at the end!

    Episode 14 - Brian Kiley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2015 44:37


    Brian talks about writing for Conan for 20 years, his daily writing process for the show as Head Monologue Writer, and his successful stand up career.

    Episode 13 - King Kukulele

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2015 59:14


    King Kukulele talks about working with Huell Howser, studying at The Groundlings, Wally Boag, Breaking into The Bird Cage Theater, and performing in Japan! We also perform a song together!

    Episode 12 - Chris Traven

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2015 37:55


    Chris talks about his work at The Groundlings, working at the Comedy & Magic Club, and being a Professional Disc-Golfer.

    Episode 11 - Tim Gaither

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2015 56:50


    Tim talks about wrestling, his best heckle come back story, and his special Live from Las Vegas.

    Episode 10 - Melissa Villaseñor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2015 56:20


    Melissa and I play 'Wheel of Impressions' and talk about her work on Family Guy, America's Got Talent, and being a candidate for SNL.

    Episode 9 - Shane Mauss

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2015 63:32


    Shane talks about Evolutionary Psychology, starting out in Boston, and his experience working as a security guard.

    Episode 8 - Dan St. Germain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2015 41:23


    Dan talks about his Conan appearance, bar tending in Yellow Stone National Park, and writing for television.

    Episode 7 - Brian Gillis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2015 43:48


    Brian talks about his start in magic, hanging out with Johnny Carson, performing for Paul McCartney, and his relationship with The Amazing Johnathan.

    Episode 6 - Helen Hong

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2015 64:11


    Helen talks about Tinder, starting out in New York, and working on Parks & Recreation.

    Episode 5 - Fahim Anwar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2015 53:21


    Fahim talks about his days as an Aerospace Engineer, how he met Lance Cantstopolis, and his future comedy album.

    Episode 4 - Barry Rothbart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2015 55:49


    Barry talks about his first 'Tonight Show' experience, working on 'The Wolf of Wall Street', and his upcoming show on Comedy Central.

    Episode 3 - Ahmed Bharoocha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2015 69:45


    Ahmed talks about 'Dead Kevin', working as a busboy at a comedy club, and how he writes new material.

    Episode 2 - Francisco Ramos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2015 66:02


    Francisco talks about his voice-over work for 'Rio', working on new material, and performing for the troops overseas.

    Episode 1 - Byron Bowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2015 71:23


    Byron talks about starting out, meeting Jerry Seinfeld, and his appearance on The Eric André Show.

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