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Ep 218: Adam Ferrara (FX's Rescue Me, Nurse Jackie, Top Gear) Feb 08, 2021

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Adam Ferrara is an actor/comedian that has starred in Why Women Kill with Ginnifer Goodwin, Lucy Liu and an all star cast. Also currently streaming on Amazon, in the Indie movie Little Italy, alongside Emma Roberts and Hayden Christenson.
He also stars alongside Dennis Leary and Bobby Kelly in the animated short "Dogs Playing Poker" on FOX.

His new comedy album Now Available, It’s Scary in Here, debuted number one on iTunes, while his album Unconditional, was Interrobang’s People’s Choice of Album of the Year.

For six seasons Adam co-hosted the critically acclaimed BBC sensation, Top Gear US.

He proudly played Chief Needles Nelson on the Emmy® nominated FX drama Rescue Me. Adam co-starred with Emmy® Award winner Edie Falco on Showtime’s hit series Nurse Jackie. He has also co-starred alongside Kevin James in the hit movie Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Definitely Maybe with Ryan Reynolds.

Some of Ferrara's other TV credits include CBS's The Good Fight, Criminal Minds, Kevin Can Wait, The King Of Queens, NBC's Law & Order, ABC's Ugly Betty.
Adam drops by to talk to Stephen about how Adam learned how to grease a guy, how Adam came up with the structure for his podcast The Adam Ferrara Podcast, how Adam keeps all his thoughts and jokes in order, and so much more.
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Ep 217: Tara Erickson (Lifetime Movie Network's "The Nightmare House") Feb 01, 2021

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Tara Erickson is an actor, comedian, writer, and content creator.
As an actor, Tara has starred in the Lifetime Movie Network Film "The Nightmare House" (fka Twisted Nanny) among other films, series, & shorts and has appeared in many commercials including Geico (as a badass supervillan), Honey, and more.

With a background in improv and sketch comedy from Upright Citizens Brigade and Groundlings, Tara is not only acting, but creating, writing, producing, directing AND editing all her work for her own YouTube channel.

Tara stops by to talk to Stephen about:
-How Tara memorized the lines for her starring role in the Lifetime Movie Network Film Twisted Nanny (renamed “The Nightmare House”) after getting them only 8 hours before
-The power of a bullet journal that Tara harnesses to successfully juggle everything she does, from acting, to comedy, to sketch videos and more.
-Dinosaurs
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/taraerickson
Website: http://www.thetaraerickson.com/
Blog: talkintara.com
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Ep 216: Abrar Maniyar Jan 28, 2021

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Abrar Maniyar is a Phoenix comedian that's been dominating the scene with his quick wit and killer crowdwork. Abrar stops by to talk to Stephen about how he got into comedy, his unique perspective from his Indian origins, and his podcast "Abrar Talks to People".

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Ep 215: Jerry Garcia ("Not My Weekend" on HBOmax, Chingo Bling's They Can't Deport Us All on Netflix) Jan 26, 2021

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Jerry Garcia is one of the fastest rising young Latino Comics. He released his special "It's Not My Weekend" on HBO, co-starred in Chingo Bling's "They Can't Deport Us All" on Netflix, and was named Best Comedian in the San Diego Comedy Festival Contest. Jerry has been featured on various television shows such as LAUGHS, BiteSizeTV, and Stand-Up and Deliver. Currently a featured member of the new Latin Comedy Jam Tour, he performs alongside comedians such as Paul Rodriguez, Johnny Sanchez and Steve Treviño. Jerry is also the host of the "It's Not My Weekend" and "American Wannabes" Podcast. Comedian Rose Verdugo makes an appearance as well! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast Follow Jerry: https://www.comedianjerrygarcia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedianjerryg See Jerry Performa Live in LA Jan 30th https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rene-vaca-jerry-garcia-bday-show-feat-corridos-by-carlos-torres-tickets-136864000911?aff= See Jerry Perform Live at the Houston Improv Feb 10th https://improvtx.com/houston/comic/jerry+garcia/ Watch Jerry's HBO Special "It's Nob My Weekend" on HBOmax! Listen to the "It's Not My Weekend" Podcast! Listen to the "American Wannabes" Podcast! Follow Rose! https://www.instagram.com/rosegetfit/

Ep 214: Jon Fletcher Returns! Jan 23, 2021

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Jon Fletcher is a Phoenix comedian, craftsman, and works at Phoenix's esteemed comedy club "House of Comedy".

Jon stops by to talk about his experiences with famous comedians after shows like Pauly Shore, gives some great impressions, and gives Stephen and Kam the scoop on Goof Troop.
Then the boys talk about the best YouTube comments that scorched Stephen on his latest video with Mark Normand.

Lastly, it's advice time.
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See Jon at JP's Comedy Club TONIGHT at JP's Comedy Club in Gilbert, AZ: https://www.jpscomedyclub.com/

Follo Kam: https://www.instagram.com/kam_sneed/

See Kam perform live tonight 1/23 at El Charro Hipster Bar in Phoenix, AZ

Ep 213: Rose Verdugo Jan 20, 2021

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Rose Verdugo is a Phoenix comedian that has shared the stage with Jerry Garcia, Steven Briggs, and more! She is also a member of "Wow, He Said That Entertainment" and runs some of the most successful recurring comedy shows in Phoenix. See Rose Perform Live! Jan 28th at the Tempe Improv: https://www-tempeimprov-com.seatengine.com/shows/135660 Jan 20th at Standup Live: https://phoenix-standuplive-com.seatengine.com/shows/134633 Follow Rose: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rose.verdugorivera Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosegetfit/

Ep 212: Kelsey Cook from Self-helpless Podcast, Comedy Central, and ATC's Wrists of Fury Jan 18, 2021

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Kelsey is a comedian, professional foosball player, and host of the charting podcast "Self-Helpless" with co-hosts Taylor Tomlinson and Delanie Fisher.

Kelsey made her late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, followed by A Little Late with Lilly Singh on NBC. Her other television appearances include Comedy Central’s This is Not Happening, AXS TV Presents Gotham Comedy Live, Punchline on FOX, Uproarious on FUSE and Greatest Party Story Ever on MTV.

She has spent the last five years touring in over 60 cities across the country. Kelsey is a paid regular at The Comedy Cellar, The Stand, Gotham Comedy Club, The Laugh Factory and the Comedy and Magic Club.

Her podcast "Self-Helpless" can regularly be found on the iTunes Top Comedy Charts and has featured guests like Brian Regan, Michael Bublé, Whitney Cummings, Tan France and Bert Kreischer.

Her foosball webseries “Wrists of Fury” currently has over twenty episodes where Kelsey hustles fellow comedians who don’t know she’s a World Champion foosball player.
Kelsey stops by to talk to Stephen about:
-Kelsey’s professional foosball background and how she connected that to her comedy career with her All Things Comedy show Wrists of Fury where she obliterates comedians in foosball matches and punishes them for losing
-Kelsey (and Taylor & Delanie’s) expectations when starting the Self-Helpless podcast and where it’s at now
-Kelsey’s new special coming out soon!

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https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/

-Watch Kelsey's Show "Wrists of Fury" on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkPrTj2JMSiXEVdNI6l6GqO5EKt7o-7IH

Ep 211: Mark Normand (Joe Rogan Experience, Out to Lunch, Comedy Central) Jan 09, 2021

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Mark Normand comes on the pod and sprays comedy all over it!
Mark Normand made big waves this year with his special "Out to Lunch" for FREE on YouTube that has over 5 million views and was just named the best comedy special of 2020.

Mark was also just on another episode of The Joe Rogan Experience and shares some behind the scenes anxiety when it didn't come out right away. Mark also made another appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and shares his experience of doing a 5 min set on the Staten Island Ferry.

Mark also talks about his new material he's working on and the patience and experimentation needed to get it just right.
We also roll in the deep and talk about the realization we're going to die. We also talk about boners.

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Watch Mark's Special "Out to Lunch" for FREE on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDolNU89SXI

Listen to Mark's Podcasts
Tuesdays with Stories with Mark Normand & Joe List
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tuesdays-with-stories/id705474769
One More Drink with Mark Normand & Sam Morrill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am5xW32rqIY

See Mark Perform LIVE at the Tempe Improv:
https://www.tempeimprov.com/events/42248

Ep 210: Gianmarco Soresi (Shelf Life on Amazon) Jan 08, 2021

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Gianmarco Soresi is an actor, writer & comedian living in NYC. He can be seen in the movie Hustlers with Jennifer Lopez as well as Netflix, TruTV, Amazon Prime, and more. He was the winner of Comics watching Comics season 8 and has a new special SHELF LIFE out now on Amazon Prime.

Gianmarco stops by to talk to Stephen about behind the scenes planning for recording his special “Shelf Life” (available NOW on Amazon Prime) safely during the pandemic while still capturing the distinguishing characteristics of a comedy special, what it’s like testing out really dark jokes to get laughs instead of gasps, and so much more.
Then the two paesani delve deep into some self-help, including tips for looking older, correct tongue posture, and more.

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Watch "Shelf Life" on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Shelf-Life-Gianmarco-Soresi/dp/B08M5PHDMN

Ep 209: My Sister Francesca Settanni Jan 06, 2021

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Stephen's sister Francesca joins him to talk about apples, milking cows, and other normal things.
Then they get into some self-help, including tips for laughing naturally, a name for a sweets company, and more.
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