SCOTTober continues in the Acement with David Naughton. David was the star of "An American Werewolf In London" and "Hot Dog: The Movie" and he was well know for his Dr. Pepper ads. Besides acting, David had a huge musical hit with the song "Makin' It", the theme song from his sitcom. Check out David's movies at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0622544/ 

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Ep 215 David Naughton "An American Werewolf In The Acement"

Jason Hawes is in the Acement for our first Scottober episode. Yes the Jason from Ghost Hunters and Ghost Nation. Ace invited him in to talk about how they met, how Jason started paranormal investigating and how his shows started. Jason was an awesome guest but you can tell how much Scott loves these conversations. Check out Jason at https://www.facebook.com/Jasonhawes.taps 

Ep 214 Jason Hawes "TAPS Into Scottober"

Dave Kane joins us this week. He was part of the Periwinkles crew in the early RI comedy scene. Known for his aggressive style. Dave developed two very popular shows Misgivings and Jokes My Irish Father Told Me, that are still popular today. Tragedy struck when he lost his son in the Station Nightclub fire. Coinsidences became signs that gave his family hope. This led to the book 41 Signs Of Hope and the documentary 41: The Movie. Check out Dave at https://davekane.net/ 

Ep 213 Dave Kane "41 Signs Of Hope"

Ace was in a movie, the lead, really. Boxed Man (1998) an independent film by today's guest Nick Pasyanos. Nick has written a book about making it called; BOXedMAN: I'm Going To Make A Movie - Why Are You Laughing? We talked about the movie from idea to filming to the book. Get the book at https://www.amazon.com/BOXedMAN-Going-Make-Movie-Laughing/dp/B09DMW9R34/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=pasyanos&qid=1632875637&s=books&sr=1-2 

Ep 212 Nick Pasyanos "BOXedMAN - The Book About Ace's Movie"

Mo Mandel is in the Acement this week. After Mo's first time on stage he was all in and he caught fire. Appearing on Chelsea Lately, Conan, The Late Late Show as well as acting in shows like Modern Family, Castle, and Happy Endings. He also has several writing and producing credits to round out his incredible resume. Mo's passion for comedy really came out in this conversation. Check out Mo Mandel at https://www.momandel.com/ Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins

Ep 211 Mo Mandel "Just Ask, They Put You On TV"

Boston Legend Chance Langton returns to the Acement this week. It was a rough start getting him connected but once he was on, Chance's quick wit and one liners were on full display. We talked about Boston Comedy and his days working with Rodney Dangerfield. Check out Chance at https://www.facebook.com/chance.langton.7 Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

Ep 210 Chance Langton "Give Chance A Piece"

BTF good friend Martin Olson returns to talk about his new book "The Conquest of Heaven", sequel to "Encyclopedia of Hell". The conversation starts with how he came up with the idea for the books and his vision for the hilariously twisted themes. Martin is a great story teller and shares a few great ones during this visit. What heavy metal band loved "Encyclopedia of Hell"? Listen and find out. Get the new book: https://www.amazon.com/ENCYCLOPAEDIA-HELL-II-Concerning-Celestial/dp/1627311114  

Ep 209 The Return of Martin Olson

Scott and Ace talk to Rockin' Joe Hebert, creator of the RI Comedy Hall of Fame. He gives us a history on the HOF. Then Bobby Braciola (Sony Music The Orchard artist), this years HOF inductee joins us. Bobby is not a comic, he's an Italian Rapper with some huge hits,"Chooch to Gooch: The Ten Steps of Disco Dancin'" and "Everyone's Italian on Christmas Eve" being two of them. Check out Bobby at https://www.facebook.com/BobbyBMusic Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk9k_wbqQFw  

Ep 208 Joe Hebert & Bobby Braciola "Chooch to Gooch to Hall of Fame"

We welcome Rob Bartlett to the Acement this week. Ace talks to Rob with our friend Tom Stewart filling in for Scott. Rob Bartlett started in Long Island comedy with Eddie Murphy. They were actually part of an improvisational trio. Rob is well known for his time on the national radio show, Imus In The Morning, where he performed celebrity impressions & original characters. Rob has been seen on several TV and has performed on Broadway. Check out Rob at https://www.facebook.com/RobBartlettShow/

Ep 207 Rob Bartlett "Comedy, Radio, Broadway, He Does It All"

Paul Bond is in the Acement this week. Started playing guitar at 12 but his sense of humor brought him to a different stage. Paul's ability to combine those two talents led him to working with Jim Breuer and can be seen on Breuer's Hardcore special. What legendary heavy metal group did Paul play guitar in front of? Where did correctness and cancel culture bring Paul's comedy to? Listen and find out. Check out Paul's new TV show "All In" at https://viperstudios.ticketspice.com/the-paul-bond-show 

Ep 206 Paul Bond "All In & Rockin It"

In the Acement this week, Scott & Ace welcome Jack Lynch. Jack is a 30 year comedy veteran who started hanging out at the legendary Ding Ho before overcoming personal demons and finally climbing on stage himself. Jack uses his likable stage presence and great joke telling ability to spread a message that recovery is possible. Check out Jack at https://www.facebook.com/jack.lynch.3150

Ep 205 Jack Lynch "Holding Court And Spreading A Message"

Scott and Ace decide to check in with some friend of the podcast. First the Comedy Barbarian Mike McCarthy joins them in the Acement to talk about things opening up for comedy. Then Mary Ellen Depetrillo comes by to talk about her move to Florida. We talk retirement comedy plans and a special guest pops in. BTF merch available at http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod 

Ep 204 Comedy Check In w/Mike McCarthy & Mary Ellen Depetrillo

After a comedy of issues before the podcast began, Scott and Ace take you behind the scenes of Behind The Funny. They talk about the run of guests they've had current and future, upcoming gigs, and working on material. A special guest closes the show. BTF merch available at http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod

Ep 203 Behind The Funny Podcast Update

Richie Byrne is in the Acement this week. Ace and Scott were looking forward to this after the Drinks Jokes and Storytelling's World Record online comedy show. Richie was a constant during the 100 hrs of that show and is an great storyteller. He is the warm up comic on the Dr Oz show and an accomplished singer and actor. Richie and Mark Riccadonna started https://www.twitch.tv/drinksjokesnstorytelling and BTF is proud to be part of it. Check him out at https://www.facebook.com/richiebyrnecomedy/

Ep 202 Richie Byrne "Drinks Jokes N Storytelling"

Brian Beaudoin and Frank Gazzero from the Wicked Funny Podcast joined us in the Acement for this weeks podcast. We talked about the celebrity that sang happy birthday to Brian, strange places for gigs, Frank's inability as an IT guy, and what did Scott defile at Ace's house waiting for Ace to show up. It was a crazy episode and a lot of fun. Check out the Wicked Funny Podcast at http://thewickedfunnypodcast.weebly.com/  

Ep 201 "A Wicked Fun Podcast"

Scott Higgins an Ace Aceto discuss comedy and life with incredibly talented people in comedy and entertainment.

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