Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC"
by Scott Edwards
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Steve Bruner On Building A Long Stand-Up Career
Steve Bruner On Building A Long Stand-Up Career
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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 Club "Laughs Unlimited" stage. Lots of stand-up comedy and interviews. 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
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- Steve Bruner On Building A Long Stand-Up Career · 46 min · Season 6 Episode 323Send us Fan Mail Not being famous doesn’t mean you failed. Sometimes it means you built something sturdier: a career that actually lasts. We sit down with our longtime friend…
- Four Standup Comedy Styles Collide In One Fast Show · 24 min · Season 6 Episode 320Send us Fan Mail A “cornucopia” sounds fancy until you hear what we mean: a rapid, no-filler variety pack of live comedy that jumps styles on purpose and keeps you laughing…
- From Open Mics To Keynotes With Mike Bromberg · 29 min · Season 6 Episode 321Send us Fan Mail Former stand-up comic Mike Bromberg joins R. Scott Edwards to talk about his journey from comedy clubs and open mics to Chicago improv, acting, public speaking…
- Hear Jay Leno, Dana Carvey, And Jerry Seinfeld Before Their Huge Success! · 31 min · Season 6 Episode 318Send us Fan Mail Three names you already know, captured at moments you probably haven’t heard: Jay Leno in a sold-out 1985 Sacramento concert, Dana Carvey in 1983 when he’s still…
- Jeanette Rizzi On Turning Tragedy Into Stand Up, Interview of a Comedienne · 29 min · Season 6 Episode 317Send us Fan Mail Jeanette Rizzi didn’t take the “safe” path into stand-up comedy. She talked her way into moving for law school, then immediately started chasing stage time and…
- Three Comedy Powerhouses: Bobby Slayton, John Fox & James Stephens III · 20 min · Season 6 Episode 316Send us Fan Mail This episode of Standup Comedy “Your Host & MC” features an incredible lineup of three top headlining comedians: Bobby Slayton, John Fox, and James Stephens III…
- Bobby Slayton (Pit Bull of Comedy) InterviewWhat Happens To Edgy Comedy When Culture Shifts · 57 min · Season 6 Episode 319Send us Fan Mail Bobby Slayton doesn’t ease into a conversation, he comes out swinging. We sit down with the “Pit Bull of Comedy” (coined by Radio's Alex Bennett) and immediately…
- Six Comics Turn Stand Up Into A Live Comedy/Music Concert · 28 min · Season 6 Episode 315Send us Fan Mail Stand-up comedy gets a second engine when you add a melody, because now the punchline can hit… then echo. We’re putting that idea to the test with a high-energy…
- "Paul & Phil", from Radio to Comedy Club then "Answer Guys" to 4 Emmy's...Great story! · 57 min · Season 6 Episode 313Send us Fan Mail A comedy club can change a city, and it can change a career. We sit down with Emmy Award winners Paul Robbins and Phil Cowan and rewind to the early Laughs…
- A Fast-Paced Mix Of Classic Stand-Up Impressions And Comedy Songs · 24 min · Season 6 Episode 314Send us Fan Mail A good comedy night doesn’t have one “main course” it has a bunch of great bites, back to back, with a host who knows exactly when to move the spotlight. That’s…
- A Native American Comic Explains How Stand-Up Really Works, OR...Escaping the DMV! · 38 min · Season 6 Episode 312Send us Fan Mail A comedy career can start in the most unexpected place, and Marc Yaffee proves it. We sit down with Marc, a Native American stand-up comedian who once worked as…
- Stand Up From Laughs Unlimited's TV Show Starring Tim Bedore & Frank Prinzi, Fun! · 26 min · Season 6 Episode 311Send us Fan Mail A local TV stand up comedy show from 1988 doesn’t sound like it should feel fresh, but the moment the crowd comes up you can hear why we loved making Laughs at…
- How Laughs Unlimited Started And Why It Lasted 40 Years · 1 h 2 min · Season 6 Episode 310Send us Fan Mail Forty years doesn’t happen by accident, especially in live entertainment. Lynn Stobener grabs the host chair and gets Scott Edwards and Bob Stobener talking…
- George Wallace Tells The Origin Story Of A Comedy Club Boom · 35 min · Season 6 Episode 309Send us Fan Mail A comedy club opening in a restaurant basement doesn’t sound like the start of history, until you remember what stand-up felt like in 1980: new, hot, and so…
- Four Headliners Plus Vintage Radio Bits From A Classic Comedy Club Era · 30 min · Season 6 Episode 308Send us Fan Mail Four headliners. A stack of vintage radio promos. One tight 30-minute ride through stand-up comedy and the comedy club culture that built it. We’re mixing it up…
- Larry "Bubbles" Brown On Bay Area Comedy And Road Life · 32 min · Season 6 Episode 307Send us Fan Mail A nickname you never wanted can become the thing that gets you booked, remembered, and introduced for the rest of your career. We sit down with Bay Area stand-up…
- Observational Stand-Up On Phones Family And Food by Headliner/Actor Larry Miller · 37 min · Season 6 Episode 306Send us Fan Mail A lot of stand-up ages fast. This one doesn’t. We’re dropping you into a full-length Larry Miller set recorded live at Laughs Unlimited in the early 1980s, back…
- From Renaissance Fairs To Comedy Clubs And Pier 39-The Fred Anderson Story · 45 min · Season 6 Episode 305Send us Fan Mail Support the show www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Website....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! "NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on…
- From Close-Up To Stand-Up, Comic/Magician Ken Garr · 25 min · Season 6 Episode 305Send us Fan Mail We sit down with comic magician Ken Garr and trace how a stubborn request for an audition turns into years of close-up magic at the Magic Hat and a long run as…
- A Working Comic Tells The Stories You Never Hear On Stage / Bruce Smirnoff · 1 h 3 min · Season 6 Episode 304Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Standup Comedy “Your Host & MC”, we feature a special appearance by “Uncle Bruce,” the hilarious and heartfelt character connected to comedian…
- Early Seinfeld Comedy and Writer Ed Solomon join Chris Hobbs for a Night of Comedy · 20 min · Season 6 Episode 311Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Standup Comedy “Your Host & MC”, we feature the multi-talented Ed Solomon—writer of many hit movies, and Jerry Seinfeld from the iconic TV…
- Mark Schiff & "The Funniest Men in the Universe" – New York Comedy at Its Best · 38 min · Season 6 Episode 312Send us Fan Mail A $5,000 lunch. A 30-year promise. A frozen walk across the Brooklyn Bridge to make the new year feel real. R. Scott Edwards sits down with comedian Mark Schiff…
- Producing Comedy Open Mics: Author Tina Cruz Shares Secrets to Building a Successful Comedy Show · 36 min · Season 6 Episode 310Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Standup Comedy 'Your Host & MC', host R. Scott Edwards interviews author and comedy producer Tina Cruz about her new book focused on…
- Tim Bedore: From Radio Waves to Stand-Up Stages – A Comedy Journey · 1 h 4 min · Season 6 Episode 309Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Standup Comedy “Your Host & MC”, we sit down with veteran comedian and radio personality Tim Bedore, best known for his long-running segment…
- Jay Leno & Destiny Perform: Craps, Comedy & Other Crazy Stories · 16 min · Season 6 Episode 308Send us Fan Mail Get ready for a fast-paced and unforgettable night of stand-up comedy, featuring legendary comedian Jay Leno along with a dynamic performance from Destiny. This…
- Funny Waitress Stories & Pop Culture Comedy | Interview Show · 42 min · Season 6 Episode 307Send us Fan Mail Get ready for a fun and energetic night of stand-up comedy, filled with pop culture humor and relatable, real-life stories. In this episode, comedy club…
- From Radio to TV: Comedy Journeys with Jaz Kaner, Jimmy Aleck & Bobcat Goldthwait · 15 min · Season 6 Episode 306Send us Fan Mail Explore the evolution of stand-up comedy through radio, music, and television in this entertaining and insightful episode. Featuring Jaz Kaner, Jimmy Aleck, and…
- Dana Carvey: Comedy Stories from the Stage..PLUS, a comedy set by Dave Schuber! · 34 min · Season 6 Episode 305Send us Fan Mail Take a trip into the world of stand-up comedy with this entertaining and insightful episode featuring comedy by Dave Schuber, and stories about one of comedy’s…
- Comedienne Had An Interesting Comedy Start: Lynn Stobener "First Employee, A Path to Comedy" · 43 min · Season 6 Episode 304Send us Fan Mail Step into another great night of live stand-up comedy, featuring a unique and inspiring journey into the world of laughter. In this episode, comedian Lynn…
- Opener, Feature, Headliner...Very Funny Standup Comics! · 38 min · Season 6 Episode 303Send us Fan Mail This special recording features the traditional three-comic lineup you’d see on stage at top clubs across the country. Kicking things off is opener Andy Roberts…
- "LAST Interview" of Producer: R. Scott Edwards, By Comic Bob Worley #303 · 51 min · Season 6 Episode 301Send us Fan Mail This is it folks, the last "NEW" podcast of this series. After over 500 shows (Full & Bonus shows) and 600,000 downloads; I am moving all my attention to my…
- Jim Vines, Star of "Broadway Magic Hour" Show in New York City #302 · 29 min · Season 6 Episode 302Send us Fan Mail Step into the world of magic and laughter with comedian and magician Jim Vines! In this engaging interview, Jim shares how he first discovered magic and turned…
- Al Getler- Ventriloquist and "50th Annual Vent Convention" Director · 25 min · Season 6 Episode 301Send us Fan Mail In this special interview, we sit down with Al Getler, professional ventriloquist and director of the 50th Annual Vent Convention, to talk about the art…
- From Stage to Page: Tony Camin's Comedy Journey / Interview & Comedy set-Show #300 · 32 minSend us Fan Mail Tony Camin shares his journey as a stand-up comedian and professional writer, discussing how his career spans writing for major TV shows, creating the theater…
- TV Star Larry Miller, comic Kenny Aubrey, and the Comedy Team of "Mack & Jamie", Just Damn Funny! · 14 min · Season 6 Episode 299Send us Fan Mail This episode delivers a great mix of comedy and entertainment, featuring TV and movie favorite Larry Miller, standup comic Kenny Aubrey, and musical impressions…
- Steven Mays - "Chasing the Laughs & Living the Moment"- 2nd Interview - Show #298 · 25 min · Season 7 Episode 298Send us Fan Mail Steven Mays has been making impressive strides in his stand-up comedy career, performing regularly at the DC Comedy Clubhouse and expanding his repertoire from…
- Amazing Comedy by Dave Coulier, Jerry Miller, & Bob Saget, a "Don't Miss" Situation! · 14 min · Season 6 Episode 297Send us Fan Mail On this special audio episode, Dave Coulier and Jerry Miller cut loose with a rapid-fire showcase of spot-on impressions, while Bob Saget delivers a hilarious…
- Don McEnery- Successfully Retired Standup Comic / 2nd Interview Show #296 · 24 min · Season 7 Episode 296Send us Fan Mail Don McEnery is a seasoned comedian who has spent decades in the stand-up comedy world, sharing stages with renowned figures like Howie Mandel and Kevin Nealon…
- "Valentines Day Special" or "The Wives of Comedy" Fun Interview · 26 min · Season 6 Episode 294Send us Fan Mail On this Special Valentines Day 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…
- "My 48 Hours as Donald Trump's Best Friend" by Comic Bruce Smirnoff · 26 min · Season 6 Episode 294Send us Fan Mail Standup Comic and true Friend Bruce Smirnoff shares a very funny story about his personal encounter with Donald J. Trump...before he was President, in fact even…
- The Art of Making People Laugh: Jimmy Aleck, Tom McTigue, Jerry Miller, & Jay Johnson- Show #293 · 43 min · Season 7 Episode 293Send us Fan Mail Four legendary comedians take the stage to showcase the art of stand-up comedy in this celebration of laughter spanning different styles and generations. Jimmy…
- Larry Wilson Interview "Comedy/Magic Influencers" Show #292 · 21 min · Season 7 Episode 292Send us Fan Mail Larry Wilson is a seasoned comic magician with over 40 years of experience, renowned for his captivating performances both on TV during the 70s and 80s and at…
- Weird, Wild & Wickedly Funny: A Comedy Trifecta · 22 min · Season 7 Episode 291Send us Fan Mail What happens when you bring together three comedy legends with wildly different styles? Pure entertainment gold. This episode delivers a masterclass in comedic…
- Backstage Memories: 40 Years in Show Business- "Laughs Unlimited" Story Part ll- Show 289 · 41 min · Season 7 Episode 289Send us Fan Mail We dive into a treasure trove of nostalgic stories from the early days of running comedy clubs in the 1980s, sharing personal encounters with now-famous…
- Memories from the Fringe: Inside "Laughs Unlimited" Story Part lll- Show #290 · 47 min · Season 7 Episode 290Send us Fan Mail Long-time friends Scott Edwards, Bob Stobiner, and Lynn go through a treasure box of memorabilia from their decades running Laughs Unlimited comedy club, sharing…
- Behind the Laughs: Memories of "Laughs Unlimited" a Comedy Institution Part l - Show 288 · 45 min · Season 7 Episode 288Send us Fan Mail Scott Edwards is joined by Bob and Lynn Stobiner to reminisce about the wild days of running Laughs Unlimited, the Sacramento comedy club they started in 1980…
- Comedy Vault: John Fox's 1983 New Year's Set- Show #287 · 37 min · Season 7 Episode 287Send us Fan Mail Step into a time machine with this gem pulled straight from the comedy vault! We're bringing you road comic legend John Fox's electric performance from a 1983…
- Kevin Pollack, The Comic Impressionist Who Conquered Hollywood- Bonus Show #142 · 7 min · Season 6 Episode 142Send us Fan Mail Discover a rare comedic gem from the vault! Before Kevin Pollak became the acclaimed actor we know from "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and countless Hollywood…
- Tim Bedore - "Vague but True": Tim's Truths - 2nd Interview -Show #286 · 32 min · Season 6 Episode 286Send us Fan Mail Tim Bedore, celebrated as one of America's funniest comedians and a former radio DJ, brings a unique perspective to the world of stand-up comedy. Known for his…
- "Best Of" Series- A Stand-Up Christmas: Tales from the Comedy Circuit- Show #285 · 1 h 6 min · Season 6 Episode 285Send us Fan Mail Unwrap a present filled with laughter as our special holiday podcast brings together some of comedy's most brilliant minds sharing their hilarious, heartwarming…
