Paul D'Angelo joins us in the Acement. Paul is mentioned with the best comics to ever come out of Boston. His path from DA to comedian is an amazing story. He is admired by everyone from new comics to established comics to some of the top comics working today. Check out Paul at https://www.pdangelo.com/site/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behin…

After seeing him in the penultimate episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, we knew we had to have Maine native Ian Harvie in the Acement for a discussion on his comedy and acting career. From his stand up special "May The Best C*ck Win" to shows like Curb and Will & Grace, Ian had plenty of stories. Why is he Scott's spirit animal? Listen and find out. C…

Two of our favorite guests, Brian Mulhern and Brendan Kirby, joins us in the Acement to discuss the greatest sitcom every, Seinfeld. We are all mega fans of the show, hell Brendan is the author of The Official Seinfeld Cookbook. We discuss favorite episodes, scenes, guest stars and more. https://www.instagram.com/brendankirbytv/ https://www.instagr…

If you're an economist working for HBO and you love comedy, what would you do. Art Bell came up with the idea for Comedy Central. Art Bell joined us in the Acement and shared the story on how he came up with the idea for Comedy Central and how it came to be. You can read about it in his book Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My…

Derek Furtado joins us in the Acement this week to breakdown the art of comedy. Derek always offers a perspective on performing comedy and writing that is interesting and this time is no different. His approach to performing gives him a unique voice that makes him a hilarious performer. Check Derek out at https://www.facebook.com/DerekFurtadoComedy…

Jim Colliton is today's guest in the Acement. Jim is a Boston Comedy staple and long time friend of Scott and Ace. Comics admire his fast wit and incredible story telling ability. He is prolific writer with multiple specials and recordings including his latest special Ultimate Dad on Youtube. Even a comic with Jim's talent has a great funny bad gig…

Legendary Boston Comedian and Author Mike Donovan is this week's guest. He was presented with the 2023 Boston Comedy Choice Legacy Award. Besides an amazing comedy career, Mike has written over 100 books. A conversation with Mike Donovan is like taking a master class in comedy. Check out Mike's books at https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00N7YRH…

Jay Burns and Grandma Martha join us in the Acement so you know this one went off the rails. They come to announce their new project, but Martha gets a few scotches in her and F**k It. Where are the focusing their creativity now? Listen and find out. Check out https://www.facebook.com/jay.burns1 & https://www.facebook.com/brian.vincent.750 for more…

This week we have Chuck Stanton & Brad Rohrer from the Funbearable Podcast in the Acement. We discuss their careers in music, film, comedy and their podcast that they do with comedian Ray Harrington. Ray wasn't here so we were going to call this episode "F" Ray Harrington. Check out Funbearable at https://linktr.ee/funbearablepod Go to https://www.…

Scott tells a story of a famous actor, so he thought, he was talking to online. Ace almost the same. Just so happens good friend of BTF, Tom Stewart, has a Facebook page dedicated to messing with scammers. https://www.facebook.com/messingwithtom , We had fun discussing and reading some of them.Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy u…

Andrew Kennedy is in the Acement this week. Andrew's father is from England and his mother is from Columbia. He is fluent in Spanish but looks like you'd meet him at an English pub. His stories of growing up in a multi-cultural family, trying stand up, to filming a pilot for CBS made for a very entertaining conversation. Check out Andrew at www.and…

Comedian Dan Martin joins us in the Acement to talk about his new special that is now available on Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2yF2lbCklo&t=4s . Dan has a an amazing story of overcoming tragedy in his life. It shaped who he is today and has made him a great comedian. You can also download his album at https://danmartincomedy.bandcamp.…

Johnny Ater joins us in the Acement all the way from Maine. A staple of the Maine comedy scene, he started comedy when he was only in his early 40s. Why start comedy in your 40s? How did he do? Well he just recorded a comedy album. You know doing comedy in Maine Johnny was sure to have a great Funny Bad Gig Story. Check out Johnny Ater at https://w…

Tyler Hittner joins us in the Acement. Tyler may have trouble walking but he has no problem getting laughs. Constantly working on his craft, he recently earned a residency at the famed Broadway Comedy Club in NYC. Check out Tyler at https://www.facebook.com/Wheelz1990 , Ace Aceto at https://www.facebook.com/ace.aceto.3 , and Scott Higgins at https:…

BTF friend, Myq Kaplan, joins us from the road for this episode from the Acement. Myq is known for his quick witty humor. We never know where the conversation is going to go but we know its always going to be interesting. Why is Myq our favorite comedian the entire flat earth? Listen to today's episode and find out. Check out Myq at https://myqkapl…

Roger Kabler joins us in the Acement to discuss his film Being Robin. Roger is currently working on distribution so the whole world can see his journey being possessed by the spirit of Robin Williams. It's an incredibile story that Roger shares with us. For info on the movie go to https://beingrobinthemovie.com/ to help Roger with the movie go to h…

Brad Pierce returns the Acement with whole list of new stories to tell. Ace joins us from the road as we discuss all the situations Brad has put himself in once again. Check out Brad at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552022278766 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://…

This week the Acement travels to southern NH for a conversation with Alana Foden. Ace and Scott were doing a show for Alana so why have Behind The Funny Conversation before hand. Alana has built a great following for her comedy shows in southern NH and as a comedian. What was Alana's funny bad gig? Listen and find out. To check out Alana, go to htt…

Ahmed Bharoocha joins us in the Acement this week. Ahmed started comedy in New England while attending URI. He found success in the northeast and made the move to LA. Ahmed eventually earned a Comedy Central Half Hour Special, appeared on Conan, and was on the show Dream Corp LLC. When he returned to his alma mater URI to perform in front of 8k peo…

One of our favorite guests, Mike Murray, is in the Acement this week. Mike goes with Behind The Funny like bourbon and chocolate milk. Mike is an amazing story teller on and off the stage. He has a such a unique viewpoint, we love having him on. What group of people does Mike upset during his Funny Bad Gig story? Listen and find out. Check out Mike…

Bill and Bethany Simas join us in the Acement this week to talk about their comedy night fundraising company Funny 4 Funds and their recent acheivement, $10 million raised in 10 years. The company started with a conversation between two comics, Bill Simas and Mike Murray, and now has multiple branches running from Maine to Florida. What made Bill, …

Doug Guertin joins Scott and Ace in the Acement for a discussion on starting comedy in Worcester MA, his favorite headliners, amazing moments, and his funny bad gigs. What hugely popular show has Doug never watched? Listen and find out/. Check Doug out at https://www.facebook.com/digguertin Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a…

Ace and Scott found out that CT club City Steam's Brew Ha Ha Comedy Club was closing so decided to reminisce about the club with friends Max Dolcelli and Linda Belt. The club opened in the late 80s and has been a staple of CT Comedy ever since. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at http…

Derrick Fonseca joins Ace in the Acement while Scott is in Vegas. Derrick always is a great conversation and has really good insight on comedy and performing. Derrick started comedy at 17 yo, so he was already a veteran in his 20's. A staple in the New England comedy scene and a great friend of the show. Check out Derrick at https://www.facebook.co…

Roddy Thomas joins us in the Acement this week. Roddy is a long time friend and veteran of the New England comedy scene. He is a comedian and show producer through his Northeast Comedy Review production company. Roddy is one of the most likeable people in the northeast comedy scene and a great storyteller. Check out Roddy Thomas at https://www.face…