Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC"
Celebration of 40+ years on the fringe of show business. Stories, interviews, and comedy sets from standup comics... famous, and not so famous. All taped Live on my Comedy stage. The interviews will be with comics, old staff members, and Friends from the world of Comedy. Standup Sets by Dana Carvey, Jay Leno, Tom Dreesen, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry Miller, Mark Schiff, Bobcat Goldthwait, Paula Poundstone, Garry Shandling, Ray Ramano, Cathy Ladman, Willie Tyler & Lester, and MORE. My web site has many pictures, items for sale, and more information www.standupcomedyyourhostandmc.com
Andy Roberts, Ed Solomon, & Steve Smith Club Format-Open/Feature/Headliner Show #150
I have some fun standup comedy for you this week; AND in club format! Opening act Andy Roberts starts things off, Featured act movie script writer Ed Solomon shares funny Family and DMV material, and Headlining is Comic/Actor Steve Smith who always shares amazing material. This set covers parents and some funny political stuff.
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🔒 Brian Swinford Recorded in Nashville, TN Bonus Show# 68
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Normally for a "Bonus Show" I have a comic share a few jokes, a road story, or a comedy bit; but Brian Swinford decided to send me 3 mins recorded live at the Cumberland Park Comedy Show from Nashville Tennessee. So for something different..here are 3 mins of live recorded standup comedy by Brian Swinford....Enjoy!
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Comedy Round Table "Comedy & Magic" Starring Larry Wilson & Bob Worley Show #149
Another fun Comedy Round Table where we discuss the differences in doing standup comedy and comedy magic. Managing the magical side we have 2017 Comic-Magician of the Year, Larry Wilson. And my good Friend Bob Worley shares some thoughts from the standup side of comedy. Together, and with the help of Jill Edwards, we discuss some of the nuances of writing and performing stage comedy. Interesting topic, and some fun stories, makes a great interview...enjoy!
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Jerry Seinfeld & Don Friesen "Co-Headliners" Show #148
Two great headliners star on this show...Jerry Seinfeld of TV fame; but this was recorded in 1980 during one of the first weeks of my club Laughs Unlimited. You will even hear a very young "Me" as MC after his set...I was having so much fun! AND, another of my favorite headliners...Don Friesen entertains from a show in the early 90's...Hilarious!
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3rd Anniversary Replay of FIRST Show Yes! This is #1 from March 2020
My Bride pointed out that this was the 3 Year Anniversary of my Podcast, and well, I had to do something. Here is the Original FIRST Show I ever produced. There is a nice tribute to Garry Shandling, who was the first comic to hit my comedy club stage in August of 1980. I did edit out an old commercial, and added a current Anniversary opening; but basically you will hear me as a rookie podcaster starting off on this new Adventure. I am Proud to still be actively producing shows, and hope to continue sharing standup...
🔒 "Audience of One" Bob Worley & Childbirth Bonus Show #67
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Bob Worley does it again when he explains about having his first born Son. Bob takes us on a short journey on how things happened when his Son was born, all the fun and excitement of childbirth. Listen and laugh as Bob shares the weird, but funny way he see's and experienced childbirth.
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Comedy Round Table Starring Barry Neal, Alyssa Poteet, & Avra Friedman Show #147
Another Comedy Round Table starring professional comic and Talent Agency Owner, Barry Neal. Joining him are two young comediennes, Allyssa Poteet (6 years as a road comic), and Avra Friedman (5 years doing comedy & acting). We discuss everything from comedy training, the business of comedy, and other terrific advice. With Barry having the long term experience, and the Ladies being new active comics; makes for a good show. Enjoy!
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Steve Bruner, Tom McTigue, Paula Poundstone, & Bobcat Goldthwait "Cavalcade of Comedy ll" Show #146
On another "Cavalcade of Comedy" I am bringing together a look back into standup comedy history. First is Steve Bruner from 1996, then a set by Tom McTigue recorded in 1995, followed by a funny comedy set by comedienne Paula Poundstone, recorded in 1990...and to end things, I have a short high-energy set by comic Bobcat Goldthait. All in All, all headliners sharing some of their very funny material...Enjoy!
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🔒 Marc Yaffee "Audience of One" Covid Joke Bonus Show #66
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Marc Yaffee shares some jokes we can all relate to about our time under Covid lock-down. Very funny material that points out some of the differences in living with Covid between Red States & Blue States...Hilarious!
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"Comic Wives" A Valentines Special Show #145
On this unique show, my Bride Jill Edwards and a comics wife, Bernice Worley share their point of view on the whole Life in Comedy. It is a sincere attempt to share how handling a spouse who travels, or an entrepreneur focused on a business....can be tough for every couple. I hope it is clear that this podcast is a tribute to Spouse's that support one another, and how Grateful I am..."Thank-you"
Road Comic Bob Worley also adds a few comments and stories as well.
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Jamie Alcroft "Pick Dot" Program for Organ Sharing Show #144
On this interview, comic, silversmith, and Heart Transplant survivor Jamie Alcroft talks about his years as part of the successful comedy team "Mack & Jamie", his TV show projects,and his medical issues. In addition we discuss his other projects, especially a new one called the "Pink Dot" program, a plan to encourage drivers to become organ donors on their Drivers License.
Jamie is trying to get comedy clubs to promote this program and help make America aware of the need of transplant patients. I am excited to help promote his amazing idea!
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🔒 Bob Ettinger "Audience of One" Share his new Audio Book Bonus Show #65
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Comic Bob Ettinger shares a couple golf jokes and then a short bit of his new Audio Book "Some Sports Stories" available on Barnes & Nobel site. Bob has been doing comedy and working in the TV industry for decades...his new book is a collection of stories....something different!
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Comedy Round Table Starring Jamie Alcroft, Bob Dubac, & Neil Hassman Show #143
Another fun Comedy Round Table starring Jamie Alcroft, of "Mack & Jamie", and TV show "Comedy Break" fame, also Robert (Bob to his Friends) Dubac, standup comic, TV Actor, and master of one-man shows like "Book of Moran", "Standup Jesus" and more. Plus, Manager to the Stars, Neil Hassman. These three share stories and advice on all things comedy...a real fun and interesting interview. Listen, learn, and enjoy!
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Comedy & Health 1982 TV Show "Look Who's Talking" with Joel Hodgson Show #142
Back in the early 1980's there was a TV Magazine show on KCRA called "Look Who's Talking". They did a whole show on how comedy and laughing is good for your health. They had several guest, audience, and call-in questions sharing loads of good information on the subject. I was one of the guest, and I brought the "soon to be famous" Joel Hodgson. If that name isn't familiar, he was the creative genius behind "Mystery Science Theater 3000", a huge hit in 1988 when released, and brought back for two seasons on Netflix in 2017...
🔒 "Audience of One" Bruce Baum Bonus Show #64
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"Babyman" Bruce Baum shares a little comedy with us on this special Bonus Show. We had him in the studio where he shares some funny stuff he has written. In addition he tells us about his new Noggin Blast Hot Sauce and Dry Rub....visit NogginBlast.com for details.
Great short bit of funny by my Friend Bruce....Enjoy!
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Bob Fisher "Ice House" Comedy Club Owner Show #141
A really fun interview of one of my few peers as a comedy club owner..Bob Fisher, who took over the Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena CA back in 1978, and operated it for 41 years. We discuss what it was like running a comedy club and some of the ups & downs of operating this kind of business. Bob name drops some of the people he worked with, like George Carlin, Robin Williams, Bill Mar, Dana Carvey, and more. I enjoyed this interview, and think you will as well.
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Don Friesen & Ellis Levinson "Co-Headliners" Show #140
Hey we have a good standup comedy set show with two Headliners sharing the bill. First from the early 80's, the very funny Ellis Levinson and co-headlining from LA, terrific comic Don Friesen from one of his road shows....MC you hear early in Elli's set is Andy Roberts, house MC at the time. Enjoy!
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🔒 "Audience of One" Bob Worley & Roadkill Bonus Show #63
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On this special "Audience of One" Bonus Show, Comic Bob Worley shares a bit of material about driving and animals...not for the squeamish...Ha! All good fun as Bob shares some of his old material...listen & enjoy!
No actual animals were injured or maimed in the making of this podcast!
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"New Years" Holiday Repeat Show #24 Starring Paul Robbins & Phil Cowen
As always on the Holidays i repeat some of my early and favorite shows from the podcast series. This is a good one folks, I interview two terrific guy who did radio all over the country and even had their own TV show "The Answer Guys" which won Emmy Awards. Great way to start 2023, sit back and enjoy the stories this interview shared. Happy New Year!
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"Merry Christmas" Show #6 Holiday Repeat "Walk Like an Egyptian"
For this Christmas release, as I usually do for the Holidays, I am repeating one of my early shows. This is an early one, show #6 called "Walk Like an Egyptian" because I interview two of my comedy club waitresses and Lynn Stobener, a Manager and comedienne. They share some of the insights to working in a comedy club, and in doing so, share funny stories about the customers, staff, and comics working the club. One of my favorites, I know you will enjoy it...a second time!
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🔒 Willie Tyler & Lester News Interview from 1985 Bonus Show #62
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For this weeks "Bonus" Show I found a 1985 interview of Willie Tyler & Lester done to promote an appearance at my club Laughs Unlimited. The anchors, Mike & Carol, ask Willie & Lester some questions, and it was fun and interesting to listen to. Willie played my club several times and is one of the early interviews on my podcast...be sure to search it out and listen. I got a chance to interview "Lester" w/o Willie being in the room....Ha!
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Jimmy Burns "Teacher to Comic" Interview & Comedy Set Show #139
Another fun interview with an old comedy Friend, Jimmy Burns. He was a school teacher in the Mid-West and decided to become a comedian who moved out West. Listen to his story and laugh at all that happened. Stories about his work as a teacher to how he ended up working with stars Arsenio Hall and Brad Garrett. Then enjoy a comedy set recorded recently...Jimmy Burns, solid clean comic, and Great Friend! Enjoy!
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Standup Comedy Starring John Fox, recorded 1983 New Years Party Show #138
This will be fun; we have the award winning "Best Road Comic" ...John Fox! This show was taped at New Years Party in 1983 and Stars John Fox, a somewhat dirty and always very funny Headliner. John did some TV; but because of his "Road" nature, you will hear why the live stage was where he did best. I also added a couple radio promos done by Paul Robbins and Phil Cowen, who were big-time radio DJ's at the time on Y92. We worked with them a lot, and they used their creative talents t...
🔒 "Audience of One" Bruce Baum X-mas Bonus Show #61
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Once again, comic Bruce Baum shares some funny bits and local history as he entertains us all. In addition, he has some fun Xmas gift ideas with his special Hot Sauce and new Dry Rub from NogginBlast.com. Be sure to listen and check out Bruce's special gift ideas.
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Ed Solomon Script Writer Interview & Comedy Set Show # 137
Wow! I was finally able to get Ed Solomon, an early regular at Laughs Unlimited and writer for shows like Laverne & Shirley & The Garry Shandling Show, as well as movies like Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Men In Black, Now You See Me, Charlie's Angels, Mosaic, and More!
He was in London, and shared an hour to discuss standup comedy, script writing, and more. The comedy set recorded live of Ed Solomon closing the show was for our album "Assorted Nuts" Live from Laughs Unlimited released in 1985. So a great conversation and comedy set you don't want...
Wolfberg, Bromfield, Burns & More! "Comics...Keep'm Laughing" TV Show Show #136
Back in 1987, a local TV station KXTV #10, did a 1/2 special on standup comedy based on my Laughs Unlimited clubs. Mike Garza Produced & Directed, Jonathan Mumm Hosted, and many comics, Pros & Amateurs were interviewed. Lots of standup taped live, and comics like Dennis Wolfberg, his wife Jeanie McBride, Lois Bromfield, Jimmy Burns, Moe Betterman, Rick Pulido, Don Hepner, and several other local acts shared jokes and talked about the business of comedy.
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🔒 Famous Russian Comic Yakov Smirnoff TV News Interview Bouns Show #60
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For this weeks "Bonus" show, I am sharing a 1984 TV News interview with lots of jokes; Yakov Smirnoff was headlining my comedy club and had this short interview on KCRA #3 Noon News. He puts in lots of jokes, and it is a fun short interview promoting his appearance at Laughs Unlimited. Enjoy!
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Brian Diamond Standup Comedy Interview of Comic/Actor Show #135
Brian Diamond started right here is Sacramento as an open-Mic entertainer, and that led to a nice comedy career of over 20 years. He had a chance to perform in all 50 States and overseas for our Military. He ended up in Los Angeles in the mid-2000's where he did some TV and became an Actor. After all that wonderful experience, he hung up his comedy/acting shoes and now is back in Sacramento, retired and enjoying Life. Fun interview...Enjoy!
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Robert Aquayo, Steve Bruner, Paul Robins, & Bentoni "Laughs in the Park" 1991 Show #134
Terrific live standup comedy recorded at the 1991 "Laughs in the Park" concert. over 13,000 people in attendance, this free family event was a big hit! This show features 4 of the acts that performed that day: Bentoni (local favorite) opens with solid comedy, then Comedy Professional Steve Bruner shares his humor. That is followed by local radio DJ and eventual TV star Paul Robins, and closing the comedy and music of Robert Aquayo from Venice beach. Together, this makes for a fun afternoon of comedy.
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🔒 President Joe Biden via Impressionist Josh Rosen Bonus Show #59
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We have comic Impressionist Josh Rosen allowing us to have a short chat with President Joe Biden. On this short Bonus show, President Biden shares a few thoughts during this chat. Josh Rosen is very talented and can be seen at Twitter.Joshimpressions or his web site Joshrosenimpressionist.com ....Hope you enjoy the fun!
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Rick Corso Interview & Comedy Set Music, Impressions, and More! Show #133
Interesting interview with comic Rick Corso. He went from nuclear engineer to professional comic via TV, clubs, and cruise lines. Rick sings, does impressions, and terrific standup comedy; he brings it all to the stage. this interview tracks his comedy life as well as sharing a set that is sure to entertain!
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Steve Bruner Interview and Comedy Set Show #26b
Here is a Holiday re-run of an interview I did with comic Steve Bruner back in early 2020. Steve is very funny and known as one of the successful "clean" comics working. He has over 30 years of successful stage experience and has always been a great Friend to me and this podcast. Along with a fun interview, there is also a short live comedy set recording at my club. I know you will enjoy it...
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🔒 Mark Schiff Book Release Promo Bonus Show #58
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Comic Mark Schiff who has been interviewed previously, has just come outn with a new book that is getting rave reviews. hear about his years with Seinfeld, Paul Riser, Carol Liefer, Larry David, and more! Along with his podcast "You Don't Know Schiff", Mark has been busy and on this special episode he shares how it all came about. Book is called
"Why Note..Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah" and available at Barnes & Nobel and Amazon.
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Comedy Round Table "Radio Days" Starring Tom Nakashima & Tim Bedore Show #131
A fun comedy round table where I get a chance to talk with two professional radio DJ's who helped put my clubs on the map. From the original K108, and now the "Eagle", top rock DJ Tom Nakashima. Joining him, originally on KZAP, earlier rock station, DJ and standup comic Tim Bedore. You have heard Tim on his own podcast "An Agnostics Guide to Heaven". This show shared history, and fun info about the radio business...enjoy!
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Larry Wilson, O'Brian & Valdez, & Del Van Dyke "Laughs" TV Show Show #130
This week I will be sharing the audio from one of my TV shows "Laughs" recorded and aired in April of 1987. This show featured three Headliners, the first being Local favorite Del Van Dyke, a terrific comic and producer, also the comedy team of O'Brian & Valdez; regulars on TV and unique in that Alex Valdez is blind. Closing this TV show is my good Friend and 2019 Comic Magician of the Year...Larry Wilson! Together they make for a fun show which I know you will enjoy,
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🔒 "Laughter is Healthy" Interview w/Dr. William Frye & Bruce Baum Bonus Show #57
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This is a unique Bonus show sharing an interview done at Laughs Unlimited back in 1983. It features the interview of Dr. William Frye on the advantages of laughing to your health. Helping out is comic Bruce Baum. All taped for KCRA TV Magazine show "Weeknight" . Listen and learn about how healthy comedy can be for you!
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Jim Farrell Interview, Comic & Wine Specialist Show #129
This interview with Jim Farrell is interesting because after a 10 year career in standup comedy, he went through some very difficult and lengthy training to become a world class Sommelier. Going from comedy writer and performer to one of the few sommeliers on the West Coast, is an interesting story. Plus we share some new material by Jim with an in-show version of "An Audience of One". Grab a glass of wine and enjoy this show!
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Jerry Seinfeld, Yakov Smirnoff, & Dana Carvey "Three of the Best" Show #128
No kidding, I have put together live stage recordings from three of the best standup comics you should have heard of. First, from 1983, Dana Carvey doing material that is familiar, yet years before he was on Saturday Night Live. Next is famous Russian Comic Yakov Smirnoff from when he opened for Jerry Seinfeld in 1980. Yakov went on to a tremendous career and is still performing today! Closing we have from that same week, Jerry Seinfeld, as a fresh young comic just out from New York. He too went of to fame & fortune; but...
🔒 John Fox, Mike Farrell, Mick Lazinski TV Show "PM Magazine" Interview Bonus Show #56
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This is a short and fun Bonus Show where I share an old 1983 TV spot on a local television channel, "PM Magazine". On this short bit they share material and interview the three comics working that week. Famous road comic John Fox, Mike Farrell, and impressionist Mick Lazinski. There is even a short bit with me as the club owner...Ha! The interview is solid and the material entertaining; so I know you will enjoy it.
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Johnny Steele Nor-Cal Comedy King! Interview & Comedy Set Show #127
Here's a fun interview and comedy set, by the high energy and totally unpredictable Johnny Steele. In this interview Johnny entertains, shares stories, and gives insights to standup comedy...amazing stuff! PLUS, I have a few mins of a live stage performance he did a few years back....funny stuff. Enjoy & Share
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