Podcasts about comedy central's comics

Harrison Greenbaum, summa cum laude Harvard graduate turned stand-up comedian and magician, and one of Comedy Central's "Comics to Watch" (featured on NBC's America's Got Talent, NBC's Last Comic Standing, TBS's Conan, AXS.TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, and National Geographic Channel's Brain Games, and appeared on MTV, SPIKE TV, the Discovery Channel, and the Science Channel) joins Marc Raco, Danielle Beckmann, and producer Elsie for an hilarious and energetic conversation on everything from AGT, American Idol, Harry Potter, Holocaust survivors vs. comedy, amusement park rides, a new travel TV series, a strange subway experience with transgender bullies, going from Harvard too a life of comedy, pursing magic, a joke that didn't work, and a Shark Tank-style improv game "Guppy Tank". Danielle shares some tips for anyone planning on visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Marc and Harrison share their experiences on America’s Got Talent from being surprised with an invite for Marc and auditioning next to a stripper dressed as a T-Rex for Harrison, to Harrison’s run on the show and eventual elimination Some tips to know whether you’re close to getting to the TV judges on America’s Got Talent Clay Aiken and why Danielle and Harrison haven’t watched American Idol in years Why some pop songs get away with some pretty alarming lyrical content Harrison’s grandparent’s story of how they met at a camp during the Holocaust Marc shares a strange subway experience that raises the question of legality toplessness in New York City How taking cabs or Ubers to/from comedy sets is a sign of making it Danielle shares some tips for anyone planning on visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter  that will definitely make your visit more magical Harrison finally meets someone whose favorite Disney ride is Twister Some interesting trivia about Coney Island and the town built for little people A round of Guppy Tank, where we go around and try to sell each other on ridiculous business ideas Harrison talks about the necktie and resonance theories of comedy and how they influence his acts as a comedian and as a magician How the intelligence and diligence the got Harrison to the top of his class at Harvard has extended in his work ethic as a performer The tendency for magicians to use comedy in their act, but not embrace it as a comedian, and what Harrison is doing to help magicians learn to use comedy effectively Recalculating, the travel web series Harrison hosts that’s premiering in May Harrison shares the backstory of a joke of his that didn’t get an expected response Plus, Elsie surprises us with some crunchy end of show food

Comedian Allen Strickland Williams (Conan, Comedy Central's Comics to Watch) visits the girls to discuss how to disappoint a lawyer dad, rules for saying yes or now, and tips for not turning into a Hollywood cliche.

Phoebe and her white friend Alison visit Joshua Tree and get an unexpected visitor. Plus, Jessica offers up some inspiration for the songstress inside all of us. The Queens are joined by Nick Thune (Seeso's Good Guy Comedy Special), Josh Sharp (Comedy Central's Comics to Watch), and Alex English (Lady Parts Justice League). Follow @2dopequeens Featured Performers: 1. Nick Thune Follow @nickthune 2. Josh Sharp 3.  Alex English Follow @alex3nglish Support our work. Become a 2 Dope Queens member today at 2dopequeens.org/donate.    

Sarah and Jacob talk about crazy roommates, staying up all night worrying, letting go over sentimental things and more.  This podcast is brought to you by audible.com. You can get a free audio book and a 30-day trial by going to http://www.audibletrial.com/sleepingwithsarah Jacob Williams' comedy follows his awkward misadventures through the worlds of dating, day jobs and dining alone. Jacob has appeared on America's Got Talent and was named Comedy Central's Comics to Watch n 2015. Jacob can be seen on the current season of Adam Devine's House Party, the upcoming season of MTV's Wild N Out and live on a stand up comedy tour. More info at http://www.twitter.com/MrJacobWilliams and http://www.JacobWilliamsComedy.com Sleeping with Sarah is a podcast where comedian and narcoleptic, Sarah Albritton interviews people in her bed. They talk about sleep, dreams, comedy, life and whatever else comes up. You can follow Sarah on twitter:@sarahalbritton or visit her website http://www.sarahalbritton.com or http://www.sleepingwithsarah.com. Music by Josh Bryant. You can view the video version of the podcast on Sarah's Youtube channel. http://www.youtube.com/sarahalbrittoncomedy

Comedian KENNY DeFOREST (@KennyDeForest, Comedy Central's Comics to Watch) joins us to chat about VIDEO GAMES and LAY'S JALAPENO KETTLE CHIPS! Plus, NICK and SACHI talk about GUY FIERI and EAT a BONUS SNACK!! All this and much more on JUNK FOOD!!!   Each week on Junk Food, comedians Nick Maritato and Sachi Ezura delve into the guilty pleasures that they can't help but love. Guests from the comedy world and beyond confess their favorite indulgences and defend the crap no one else likes. They'll explore everything from trashy TV to retro pop culture to America's least healthy snacks, proving once and for all that one man's trash is another man's treasure. If you're ashamed of liking it, they're talking about it on Junk Food.

notes: explicit content Show Date: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 Guests: Dan Boulger (Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comedy Central, and winner of the Boston Comedy Festival) Kofi Thomas (Winner of the 2013 Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, 2013 Comic in Residence at the Comedy Studio, and Boston Comedy Festival) Dana Cairns (Boston Comedy Festival, Comedy Central's Comics to Watch Showcase, Chicago Women's Funny Festival, and the Women in Comedy Festival) Show host: Kwasi Mensah Discussion host: Christine An at 1:00—Question #1: What's your joke writing process? at 5:30—Question #2: There's joke writing and then practicing telling the joke. How do you develop the delivery of a joke? How did you develop your style? How have you been developing as a performer? at 15:00—Question #3: What does authenticity mean to you? at 17:30—Question #4: How did you develop one bit from your set tonight? at 24:30—(open the questions up to the audience) Question #5: Comedian Daniel Tosh frequently makes it a point to push his jokes to their limit until the audience is completely silent. How do you push your jokes with an audience? at 28:00—Question #6: How do you make your material relatable? How do you move past what has been known to work? at 31:45—Question #7: How long do you stay with a joke before giving it up or scrapping it? at 33:50—Question #8: What's the best piece of comedy advice you've received​?

Actor/comedian and host of the Travel Tales podcast Mike Siegel (funnymike.com) joins Matt, Brooks and Andy on a lovely November afternoon to discuss: Favorite Boogie Nights scenes! Brooks Skywalker! Matt's Movember mustache! The Iowa wrestling legacy! Pick-up grappling! The unifying power of soccer! Mike's scientist parents! The venomous, egg-laying, otter-footed, beaver-tailed, duck-billed platypus! Australia: penal colony for all species! Mike's world travels! Winnipeg's giant teepee! Felix Baumgartner is anti-space exploration! Self-fixing concrete! Red Bull Flugtag mishaps! A planet made of diamond! Andy's Pioneertown zombie prom! The health impact of drying your clothes! Psychic powers disproved! Brooks Wheelan selected as one of Comedy Central's Comics to Watch for 2012!