Jackie Skinner is a comedian in NYC who writes, performs, directs...she does it all. Aside from talking about how she bounced around different comedy scenes, Jackie talks with Jason about doing everything in comedy, how the pandemic has changed how she views pursuing comedy, the formula of social media posting, finding your lane, watching comedy now, and much more! It's a fun chat. Listen on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, and SoundCloud! Check out The Executives on NYC Webfest (Nov. 12-14): https://nycwebfest.com Instagram: @jackiebskinner, @theexecscomedy, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @theexecscomedy, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @theexecscomedy, @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

There It Is Podcast

No. 238 - How The Pandemic Changed Comedy With Jackie Skinner

We've got a brand new Halloween-themed bracket for you and the "Of the Show" gang is here to talk about it! Jason compiled a bunch of songs with the help of the internet and put this together. Jason talks with Trey (Brother of the Show), Rob (Best Friend of the Show), and Justina (Girlfriend of the Show) about the hardest matchups, what songs barely made the cut, and a bunch of other pop (as per usual when these nerds get together). It's a spooky good time! Listen to the songs on our Spotify playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34nSzfPoQ8XJ9Bwaw2bpxh?si=b8a42c23b3a04434 Get the bracket here: https://www.thereitispod.com/post/pop-talk-halloween-songs-bracket Fill it out and share it with us on social media with the hashtag #ThereItIsHalloween Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

Pop Talk - (No. 237) Halloween Songs Bracket

Rick Guzman is an improviser and crewmember for TV & film in New York City. Rick talks about his love of spooky things, being born and raised in Queens, how he tries to stand out to be remembered, fun stories working on sets like Netflix's "The Punisher," his undestanding of what went on with IATSE, Jordan Peele, and his improv show Spooky Doings. Tix to Spooky Doings at Magnet: https://magnettheater.com/show/56137/ Twitter: @rickguzman718, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @spooky_doings, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: Search for "Spooky Doings Improv," @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

No. 236 - Spooky Doings With Rick Guzman

Previous guest, Xavier Padin, returns to talk about NYC's newest comedy collective! Rubbish Comedy Collective is a new comedy crew offering shows and classes. This collective was started in part by Xave. He talks with Jason about why the collective got started, who is involved, what all Rubbish Comedy will be doing on and off stage, the state of affairs in the comedy community, and much more! Their first show is on Oct. 23rd! *********************** Xave's Book Reads: Truth in Comedy by Charna Halpern, Del Close, Kim Howard Johnson Improvise: Scene from the Inside Out by Mick Napier Free Play: Improvisation in Life and Art by Stephen Nachmanovitch *********************** Find show and class information at rubbishcomedy.com *********************** Twitter: @XaveTiger, @RubbishComedy, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @RubbishComedy, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @RubbishComedyNYC, @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

No. 235 - Xavier Padin Talks Rubbish Comedy Collective

New Zealand musician, Emily C. Browning, returns to the podcast! It's been four years since we last had Emily on the podcast and she has had a lot going on! Jason and Emily talk about what she's been up to, her new music, making music with an all female collective named "Her Songs," Spotify, adapting to the music biz, making a music video, and more! Listen on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, and SoundCloud. Emily's Music: https://smarturl.it/emilycbrowning Emily's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EmilyCBrowning Her Songs' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgVPwIURI1dYmI2cFa-oWoQ Facebook: @Emily.C.Browning, @hersongscollective, @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @Emily.C.Browning, @her.songs, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @EmilyC_Browning, @her_songs, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

No. 234 - Emily C. Browning Talks Music And Streaming

NYC improviser (The Magnet, The Armory), Chris Bouknight, is adored by Jason and GF of the Show, Justina, because of how hilarious she is and her command of the stage. Chris joins Jason to talk improv comedy, performing, doing short-form improv in college, what she seeks out when doing improv, working a Paul Newman Summer Camp in Ireland, augmented-reality improv, and more! Instagram: @TheArmoryComedy, @MagnetTheater, @ThereItisPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @TheArmoryComedy, @MagnetTheater, @ThereItisPod Twitter: @MagnetTheater, @ThereItisPod, @JasonFarrJokes Subscribe to our comedy lifestyle newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

No. 233 - Improv And Performance With Chris Bouknight

It's a Pop Talk Boys Night as Jason is joined by the "Of the Show" fellas to talk all that pop about the EMMYs 2021, Conan O'Brien being the king, TVLine's bracket for the CW, what shows and movies we're looking forward to this Fall, and the impact of Norm Macdonald. Conan Being a Delightful Jackass at the EMMYs 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwgKnSnv0zU Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

Pop Talk - (No. 232) EMMYs 2021 And Norm Macdonald

We are joined by Magnet improviser, Cheryl Horne! Cheryl and Jason talk about her love of musical improv, guesting with hip hop improv group: North Coast, the difference between performing with a band versus a beatboxer, her approach to musical improv, being an English teacher, story structure, her philanthropic work, and more! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

No. 231 - Musical Improv And Structure With Cheryl Horne

We talk musical improv with improviser, Christine Chan! Christine has some super fun stories to tell about being an NBC page, going from publishing to entertainment after college, interning at Nickelodeon and UCB, dancing with Amy Poehler and the stars Broad City, sweet stories about who the kindest celebrities are, and more before delving into the nitty gritty that is musical improv. It's a fun chat! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

No. 230 - NBC Page Program And Musical Improv With Christine Chan

We talked to comedian, actor, and writer, Wayne Federman! You've seen him in Curb Your Enthusiasm, Living Single, 40-Year Old Virgin, and tons of other shows and movies! Wayne talks to Jason about a ton of things including starting out as a performer, doing ventriloquism as a teenager, studying acting with Stella Adler, what he learned from Garry Shandling, his favorite acting role and working in TV and film, Don Rickles, being the head monologue writer for the first season of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. and his book The History of Stand-Up. This engrossing chat was a fun one and a must listen. Buy his book, The History of Stand-Up: From Mark Twain to Dave Chappelle, on Amazon. Twitter: @Federman, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

No. 229 - Wayne Federman Talks Stand - Up History And More

In this mini episode we advise on how to avoid offending people with your comedy. It's a hotbed topic! People go atwitter with complaints about a comic's bit, people say "you can't joke about anything anymore," established comedians say political correctness and woke culture is ruining comedy. Oof! What to do? We talk about creating comedy that doesn't offend and how to handle being told your comedy was offensive. Listen on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, and SoundCloud. Jerry Seinfeld on making a mean joke funny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmkDvWvnjc4 Sources: https://leemandelo.com/f/that-twitter-thread-on-criticism https://www.ias.edu/sites/default/files/sss/pdfs/Critique/sedgwick-paranoid-reading.pdf Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

Mini Episode No. 6 - Offensive Comedy

In this mini episode we advise on dealing with anxious feelings about performing live again. Live shows are coming back and Zoom shows are almost a thing of the past so many are rejoicing! But maybe you're feeling a bit nervous about doing the live, in-person shows you've been invited to do. We've got advice for those of you who want to do shows, but are feeling very normal nerves about the prospect. If this is you, give this quick episode a listen to learn ways you can reduce anxious feelings. Deep-breathing Exercises: https://www.verywellmind.com/abdominal-breathing-2584115 Sources: https://www.healthline.com/health/natural-ways-to-reduce-anxiety#5.-Get-some-sleep https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326115#exercise Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

Mini Episode No. 5 - COVID Performance Anxiety

Our 4th Mini Episode installment with a tip to inspire! Did you know that hobbies can help boost your creativity? It's true! We've done the research! Jason shares some information about how hobbies can boost your creativity and suggests some hobbies that can help you! Sources: https://everydaypower.com/creative-hobbies-make-you-smarter-productive https://www.forbes.com/sites/deeppatel/2017/07/30/6-proven-ways-to-increase-your-creativity Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

Mini Episode No. 4 - Boost Your Creativity

We had another visit with Prince expert, musician, and YouTuber, Prince's Friend! Jason was happy to get to talk to Eloy "Prince's Friend" Lasanta again about Prince, what he's been doing since he was last on the podcast for his YouTube page devoted to Prince, the joy of buying physical music, making his own music under the name "Strays of the World," releasing his first album, and more! YouTube: youtube.com/PrincesFriend Strays of the World album: straysoftheworld.bandcamp.com Website: princesfriend.com Twitter: @PrincesFriendYT, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @PrincesFriendYT, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @PrincesFriendYT, @ThereItIsPod

No. 228 - Prince's Friend 2 - Graffiti Bridge

The "There It Is" podcast is for comedy fans as well as comedy creators. Here you can get into the minds of the comedians we admire. Listen in as host Jason Farr picks the brains of some comedy greats! There It Is also has a comedy lifestyle newsletter devoted to helping you find your inspiration on and off stage! Find more at ThereItIsPod.com!

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