Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC"

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  Bobby Slayton (Pit Bull of Comedy) InterviewWhat Happens To Edgy Comedy When Culture Shifts 27.09.2026 57мин

  Send 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 get a master class in the kind of blunt, fast, hard-hitting stand-up that helped define the comedy club boom. From the first minute, Bobby is roasting me, questioning my podcast “listeners,” and somehow making the whole thing feel like the green room after a late Saturday show. We rewind to the Laughs Unlimited era ...
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  Six Comics Turn Stand Up Into A Live Comedy/Music Concert 20.09.2026 28мин

  Send 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 “Stand Up Comedy The Musical” showcase, stitched together from live club performances and packed with comedy songs from the 1980s and 1990s. If you love stand-up history, musical comedy, and the unpredictable feel of a real crowd, this one plays like a time capsule you can laugh along with. We kick things off with B...
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  "Paul & Phil", from Radio to Comedy Club then "Answer Guys" to 4 Emmy's...Great story! 13.09.2026 57мин

  Send 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 Unlimited days in Old Sacramento, when a young room, hungry local comics, and a couple of wildly original radio promos helped build real momentum for stand-up comedy in Northern California. If you love comedy history, comedy club stories, or the behind-the-scenes craft of writing jokes that land, this one is packed with de...
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  A Fast-Paced Mix Of Classic Stand-Up Impressions And Comedy Songs 06.09.2026 24мин

  Send 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 what we’re serving here: a Cornucopia of Comedy sequel built from live stand-up clips, a left-field comedy song, classic impressions, and a high-energy musical closer pulled from the Laughs Unlimited universe. We kick things off with Ronnie Kenny, a true MC’s MC, doing quick jokes about exercise, aging, and the stran...
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  A Native American Comic Explains How Stand-Up Really Works, OR...Escaping the DMV! 30.08.2026 37мин

  Send 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 a DMV driving examiner, then taught traffic school before ever thinking he’d end up headlining clubs, casinos, and events across the country. That strange “day job” origin story turns into a real masterclass on stage presence, writing jokes, and learning how to win over strangers one laugh at a time. We also get hone...
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  Stand Up From Laughs Unlimited's TV Show Starring Tim Bedore & Frank Prinzi, Fun! 23.08.2026 26мин

  Send 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 Laughs Unlimited in Sacramento. I’m Scott Edwards, and I’m bringing one of those original TV tapings over to the podcast as pure audio so you can experience the pacing, the room energy, and the working-comic craft that made comedy clubs the real training ground. We start with club favorite Frank Prinzi firing off tigh...
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  How Laughs Unlimited Started And Why It Lasted 40 Years 16.08.2026 1ч 2мин

  Send 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 through the real, unpolished origin story of Laughs Unlimited, one of Sacramento’s defining stand-up comedy clubs. The early days are pure DIY: a tiny budget, borrowed know-how, side hustles that quietly trained them for the chaos of hospitality, and a willingness to figure things out in public. We dig into the moments t...
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  George Wallace Tells The Origin Story Of A Comedy Club Boom 09.08.2026 34мин

  Send 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 alive that every seat mattered. We’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of Laughs Unlimited by bringing back our first headliner, George Wallace, and letting him tell the story in his own voice. The memories are specific and vivid, from sold-out crowds in Old Sacramento to the early days of comics who would soon become leg...
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  Four Headliners Plus Vintage Radio Bits From A Classic Comedy Club Era 02.08.2026 30мин

  Send 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 with what I call a cornucopia of comedy: short sets from Steve Smith, Robert Aguayo, David Crow, and Tom McTigue, broken up with real broadcast audio from the Laughs Unlimited archives. If you’ve ever wondered how a Sacramento comedy club filled seats in the 80s and 90s, the old commercials and promo spots are a time...
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  Larry "Bubbles" Brown On Bay Area Comedy And Road Life 26.07.2026 32мин

  Send 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 Larry “Bubbles” Brown to trace how a deadpan, low-key approach cut through a high-energy comedy scene and turned into decades of steady work. If you love stand-up comedy history, comedy club stories, and the behind-the-scenes reality of being a road comic, this one is packed with the kind of details you only get from...
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  Observational Stand-Up On Phones Family And Food by Headliner/Actor Larry Miller 19.07.2026 37мин

  Send 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 when Larry was still “getting his chops” and already sounding like a pro. Before the tape rolls, I share why I’m featuring a single extended set instead of our usual mix: Larry is that rare comic who can take one everyday idea and keep heightening it until it becomes a full story you can’t stop picturing. Larry’s obs...
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  From Renaissance Fairs To Comedy Clubs And Pier 39-The Fred Anderson Story 12.07.2026 45мин

  Send us Fan Mail Offer to those listeners interested in standup comedy to get a FREE book I wrote to help people get started. Support the show www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Website....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! "NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTube Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon and the "BookBaby" Book Store for Discounted copies! "20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic" "Be a Standup Com...
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  From Close-Up To Stand-Up, Comic/Magician Ken Garr 05.07.2026 25мин

  Send 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 one of our most reliable stage acts. We talk shop on timing, crowd work, and why the comedy world helped Ken find his voice faster than the traditional magic scene. • Ken’s first connection to our club and the Magic Hat • The audition story and what makes an act bookable • Working close-up magic for real crowds and rea...
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  A Working Comic Tells The Stories You Never Hear On Stage / Bruce Smirnoff 28.06.2026 1ч 3мин

  Send 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 Bruce Smirnoff. This episode blends an engaging interview with a live stand-up comedy set, offering both insight and laughter from a seasoned performer. “Uncle Bruce” shares stories, perspectives, and humor shaped by years in comedy and entertainment, while the stand-up performance delivers classic laughs and mem...
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  Early Seinfeld Comedy and Writer Ed Solomon join Chris Hobbs for a Night of Comedy 21.06.2026 20мин

  Send 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 show Seinfeld—alongside comedian Chris Hobbs for a fun and engaging comedy showcase. Ed Solomon brings a unique perspective from both the writing room and the stage, sharing his creative journey through television, music, and comedy. Paired with the sharp and entertaining Chris Hobbs, this episode delivers a gr...
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  Mark Schiff & "The Funniest Men in the Universe" – New York Comedy at Its Best 14.06.2026 38мин

  Send 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 for a warm, hilarious time-capsule of stand-up comedy history that starts in New York at The Comic Strip and stretches all the way to arena-sized shows with Jerry Seinfeld. If you love comedy stories that actually explain how this business works, you’re going to get a ton out of Mark’s memories and the hard-earned les...
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  Producing Comedy Open Mics: Author Tina Cruz Shares Secrets to Building a Successful Comedy Show 07.06.2026 36мин

  Send 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 producing comedy open mics and live comedy showcases. Tina shares practical advice for comedians, club owners, event organizers, and anyone interested in launching or growing a comedy show. From finding venues and attracting audiences to working with comics and avoiding common mistakes, this insightful conversation off...
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  Tim Bedore: From Radio Waves to Stand-Up Stages – A Comedy Journey 31.05.2026 1ч 4мин

  Send 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 “Vague But True” and his regular appearances on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show. Tim shares stories from his extensive career in stand-up comedy and radio, offering insight into what it takes to stay funny, relevant, and creative over decades in the entertainment industry. From behind-the-scenes moment...
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  Jay Leno & Destiny Perform: Craps, Comedy & Other Crazy Stories 24.05.2026 17мин

  Send 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 episode dives into the wild side of comedy, with stories from our Club Owner/Host that range from casino craps tables to unexpected “death threats,” all delivered with sharp humor and expert timing. It’s a perfect example of how comedians turn intense, real-life situations into big laughs. Recorded live onstage, this ...
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  Funny Waitress Stories & Pop Culture Comedy | Interview Show 17.05.2026 41мин

  Send 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 waitresses take on everything from working a nightclub to hilarious experiences dealing with comics and everyday interactions. The material blends sharp observations with playful storytelling, creating a set that feels both familiar and unexpected. Great multi-staff interview and some standup comedy. From recognizable cultura...