
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 | 450 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy InterviewsComedy | |||

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
Rick Roberts joins us in the Acement. Being a lawyer wasn't keeping him busy enough, so stand up comedy was the obvious choice. Arguing a case or arguing with a heckler, performing for strangers or in front of a room full of lawyers, which one is har... more
Dustin Pueschel joins us in the Acement this week. He won't be join us in our bourbon date as he just graduated high school. At his young age, he has already established himself in the Boston Comedy Scene working with some of the big names on big sta... more
One of our all time favorite guests Mark Ricadonna returns to the Acement for another fun hang. Mark is not only a great comic but an author, director, show producer, actor, among other roles. Mark has great insight and better stories on the world of... 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 comedians host conversations with a rotating lineup of guests from regional scenes to national acts, focusing on career journeys, craft tips, and the realities of making a living in stand-up. Episodes routinely spotlight storytelling, crowd work, festival logistics, and the broader comedy ecosystem, often weaving in personal anecdotes about open mics, club life, and the evolving media landscape. A recurring strength is the commitment to authentic, ground-level insights—from how to book gigs and curate lineups to navigating mental health, resilience, and aging in show business. The show stands out for its long-running local roots, playful banter between hosts, and a warm, community-minded approach that appeals to aspiring comedia... more
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Recent guests on Behind The Funny include:
1. Rick Roberts
2. Dustin Pischel
3. Pete Wolynec
4. Mike Kaplan
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6. Brad Pierce
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8. Liam McGurk
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