
Scott Higgins and Ace Aceto have 50 years combined of standing in front of crowds and making people laugh. Now they go Behind The Funny with entertainers in all stages of their career from national headliners, to comedy writers, to newer comics just starting out. Why did they start, what drives them, and what were some of the obstacles? Join Scott and Ace as they go Behind The Funny.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 453 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy InterviewsComedy | |||

Andrew Kennedy joins us in the Acement from the Atlantic Ocean. Andrew is an established cruise ship comic who also has a CBS pilot and Comedy Central Special. Even a comedian of his success can have a Funny Bad Gig. Check out Andrew at www.a... more
Comedian Matt Roy joins us in the Acement this week. Matt's a newer comedian but has already added show producer and podcaster to his comedy resume along with stand up. What influenced Matt to try standup and what was his Funny Bad Gig moment? Check ... more
Mike Thomas, NY Times Best Selling Author and Journalist, is our guest in the Acement for this episode. Good friend, Brian Mulhern, joins as our co-host. Brian introduced Mike to us. We talk to Mike about his amazing career and his best selling books... more
Boston Comedian Mark Riley is our guest this week. Last time we had him on was in a freezing garage, now he's in the Acement. Mark has had an amazing comedy career but he's also an NHL referee. He has a great podcast, "Chirping Zebras". Check out Mar... more
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Congratulations to the Behind The Funny guys. Heard about your podcast and loved listening to my old friend Paul Elwell share stories including picking up the wrong Richard Belzer. Brendan McMahon
So happy I discovered this podcast! Love hearing comedians “talk shop” about how they began in stand up, the highs, the lows and all the hijinks in between. Scott and Ace do a great job of keeping it conversational and fun, plus their guests are a great assortment of seasoned and new local comedy talent which provides diverse perspectives on being a working comic. A fun, weekly listen and I’ve even learned a bit about bourbon thanks to their bourbon dates!
Love listening to these two. Always great conversations and stories! If you want to just laugh out loud in your car, just put this on and listen!
Love listening to these guys! Feels like I’m in the room with them and their guest!
Great show tonight with Carolyn Fox! Hope she’s on again some time!
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Two veteran hosts bring a relaxed, in-the-trenches vibe to conversations with comedians, writers, and industry insiders. Episodes center on career paths, craft of stand-up, road stories, and behind-the-scenes realities of booking, touring, and producing shows. Guests range from national headliners to festival performers and writers, often sharing practical tips, mentorship moments, and candid reflections on craft, industry shifts, and the evolving comedy landscape. Notably, the show blends humor with practical takeaways, a strong sense of community, and a candid, “hang with the guys” atmosphere that appeals to working comics and fans who want authentic, street-level insight into making a living in comedy.
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Recent guests on Behind The Funny include:
1. Matt Roy
2. Mike Thomas
3. Mark Riley
4. Rick Roberts
5. Dustin Pischel
6. Pete Wolynec
7. Mike Kaplan
8. John McClellan
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