The Comedy Studio Podcast: Recent Episodes
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On the season 2 finale of the podcast, Myq Kaplan makes his debut as the new co-host, Eli bids farewell to the gang, Rick is promoted to podcast intern, and everyone learns a lesson about how words have meaning. Then, Bethany Van Delft joins the show to discuss interviewing Dr. Fauci and Julie Andrews, how she dealt with infidelity, and her history with comedy and Intern Rick.
See you in the new year! Like in February, maybe!
Theme songs by Matt Shore and Richard Wentworth. Get Matt's album here: https://bit.ly/3n0Drd3
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Myq Kaplan returns to the show for his callback audition to be the new co-host.
Theme songs by Matt Shore and Richard Wentworth.
Follow Myq here: https://bit.ly/3oQfoyE
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Myq Kaplan returns to the show because now it is his turn to complain about a review he got.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Follow Myq here: https://bit.ly/3oQfoyE
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Danny, Eli, and Rick celebrate the podcast's Quarter Quell by talking some bullshit like they usually do. Then Marc Levy from Cambridge Day joins the show to discuss his journalism career, Iron Man 3, and the review he wrote of the podcast.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Check out Cambridge Day here: https://bit.ly/3m29tVw
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Eli makes a big announcement and the gang puts all the cards on the table.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
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Danny, Eli, and Rick welcome Myq Kaplan and a murderer’s row of other famous comedians to the podcast to try and make the show better.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Follow Myq here: https://bit.ly/3l9tOrK
Get tickets to all Comedy Studio shows here: https://bit.ly/3lYaWwS
Danny, Eli, and Rick return to discuss Danny’s latest Twitter suspension, how to get sponsors for the podcast, and their reading and bathing habits (again). Then, comedian Al Christakis joins the show to talk about his lightsaber collection, his parents’ take on his comedy career, and mental health.
Theme song by Richard Wentworth.
Follow Al here: https://bit.ly/2H8IpFE
Get tickets to all Comedy Studio shows here: https://bit.ly/2HmFuZW
Danny, Eli, and Rick discuss all manner of things including Rick’s guide to showering, Jay Leno’s old manager, and the definition of the word "comedian."
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
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Eli, Rick, and Danny swallow their Election Day nerves for an hour and do an episode of the podcast.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
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Five days before Halloween, the fellas celebrate their 69th episode with a chummy conversation touching on comedy movies, serial killers, the Oklahoma City terror attack, and more. See you next week! Vote!
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Get tickets to all Comedy Studio shows here: https://bit.ly/2HmFuZW
Danny feels weird, Rick shares his Allen Ginsberg story, and the gang shows off their expert opinions on the upcoming election. Then, Best of Boston winner Lamont Price joins the show to discuss storytelling, the value of old cereal boxes, and his future comedy partner Will Smith.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Follow Lamont here: https://bit.ly/37rB9jc
Get tickets to all Comedy Studio shows here: https://bit.ly/2HmFuZW
We’ve got a jam packed hour for you Comedy Studio Podcast fans today. First Eli, Rick, and Danny break down the current season of SNL and Bill Burr’s controversial monologue. Then, Eli’s mom Betsy calls in to celebrate her birthday. Finally, comedian Jeff Medoff joins the show to discuss how the pandemic has affected him and what moves he’s thinking of making next.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Subscribe to Betsy’s podcast here: https://apple.co/33RGjme
Follow Jeff here: https://bit.ly/34RuDiJ
Get tickets to all Studio shows here: https://bit.ly/33989sx
It’s another episode with just Eli, Rick, and Danny but don’t take that to mean anything about their ability to attract guests to do their podcast. Today, the fellas discuss Grand Theft Auto, VR porn, Rick’s appearance on Myq Kaplan’s podcast, ayahuasca, the assault on Rick Moranis, and whether Donald Trump has died yet or not.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Get tickets to all Comedy Studio shows here: https://bit.ly/33989sx
It’s just Eli, Rick, and Danny today. Join them as they reminisce about the time the Hong Kong had to close for two weeks in 2017, share which movies made them cry, and discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger’s cock. Also, Rick talks about the time he did stand-up for the mob, Danny reveals his highly successful career as a political cartoonist, and Eli finished a book.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Get tickets to all Studio shows here: https://bit.ly/33989sx
Danny and Eli discuss their recent press coverage and welcome Grammy nomination nominee Myq Kaplan to the show. Then, they coach Rick and Myq through a dry run of Rick’s upcoming appearance on Myq’s podcast Broccoli and Ice Cream. This recording is not for public consumption. I don’t even know why I’m writing a description for it.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Follow Myq’s various projects here: https://linktr.ee/myqkaplan
Get tickets to all Comedy Studio shows here: https://bit.ly/33989sx
Eli, Rick, and Danny discuss the proposed Senate bill to provide relief to independent venues and Rick reminisces about opening for Jay Leno and Bill Hicks. Then, Boston’s own Dan Boulger joins the show to share his thoughts on a variety of topics including golf, joke writing techniques, and Spider-Man.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Follow Dan here: https://bit.ly/2ZIrFvb
Get tickets to all Studio shows here: https://bit.ly/33989sx
Eli, Rick, and Danny celebrate the two year anniversary of The Comedy Studio re-opening in Somerville and look back on the lessons learned and experiences had during that period. Also, Eli got a new scooter. Then, Kathleen DeMarle joins the show to discuss her new podcast The Gimme, how the pandemic has disrupted her comedy and event planning careers, and her long-term comedy goals.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Subscribe to Kathleen’s podcast here: https://apple.co/32aR56n
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The fellas are without a guest today, so pardon them if things get weird. How weird? Well you’ll just have to find out and decide for yourself. I’m not even going to summarize anything that happened in the episode.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
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Break out your AARP cards because The Comedy Studio Podcast just turned 60. To celebrate, the fellas talk politics, Adam Sandler, and the fallacy of The Secret before showing off their impressive Boston accents. Then, comedian and magician Harrison Greenbaum drops by to promote his appearance on a different Comedy Studio show, reminisce on his Harvard days, and discuss the originality problem in the magic community.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Follow Harrison here: https://bit.ly/2YAFNG7
Get tickets to all Studio shows here: https://bit.ly/3fNAjxI
It’s a big week for the gang as they celebrate the start of their ad campaign for the Studio’s new online shows, but before that Eli takes us inside his finger-snapping and gambling habits, Rick commemorates 105ish days sober, and Danny is also present. Then, Dhaya Lakshminarayanan joins the show from disaster-wracked San Francisco to talk about her experience doing Zoom shows, the vitality of representation in media, and how to negotiate better as a comedian.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Follow Dhaya here: https://bit.ly/3iPntkn
Get tickets to all Comedy Studio shows here: https://bit.ly/3fNAjxI
Rick, Eli, and Danny get into the nitty gritty of the podcast biz and ponder the complex issue of female representation in comedy, something they are uniquely qualified to do. Then, Kathe Farris joins the show to banter with the fellas and announce her and Rick’s new stand-up comedy class.
Farris & Friends airs every Tuesday at 8pm EST on The Comedy Studio’s website and Facebook page.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Register for Kathe’s Level 1 stand-up class here: https://bit.ly/30L3QUq
Register for Rick’s level 1 stand-up class here: https://bit.ly/31J7TzD
Get tickets to all Comedy Studio shows here: https://bit.ly/3fNAjxI
57: Death at a Funeral
Your problematic faves are back to talk about their usual bullshit: Eli’s print media fetish, Danny’s antisocial tendencies, and the time Rick’s aunt hired a minister to try to bring his dead mother back to life at her funeral. Then, Jon Rineman joins the show to discuss his experience working for the WWE and his career in television, share his thoughts on the Ellen situation, and announce an exciting new video game project.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Sign up to test Jon’s new video game here: https://bit.ly/31lJ2Sm
Get tickets to the next live Studio show here: https://bit.ly/32ImnSM
Danny’s landlord Rosa joins her tenant and his friends Eli and Rick to recap their move from Boston to Bethesda and talk about who has the best chance of legally purchasing a gun. Then, Conan monologue writer Brian Kiley joins the show to discuss his late night television career and the 2010 Tonight Show conflict, annoying his daughter during quarantine, and the time he met Bruce Willis.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Follow Brian here: https://bit.ly/39y0J4Y
Get tickets to the next Studio show here: https://bit.ly/32ImnSM
Your favorite boys of summer are back. Eli comments on video game articles, Danny asks Rick why he signed Danny up for MoveOn.org emails, and Rick talks about the time he saw someone accidentally hang himself in a bar. Then, Erica Rhodes joins the show to discuss performing during the pandemic, some choice cuts from her IMDB page, and recording her first comedy special at a drive-in theater.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Get tickets to the next Comedy Studio show here: https://bit.ly/32ImnSM
Follow Erica here: https://bit.ly/2CqB7ek
After a 17-month absence, theater manager Brett Koller returns to the show to join his friends Eli, Rick, and Danny for another good podcast episode of reasonable length. The fellas reminisce about the Hong Kong days, share the darkest aspects of their hometowns, and discuss who is best at doing impressions.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Get tickets to the next Comedy Studio show here: https://bit.ly/3j3iJso
Get Comedy Studio merch here: https://bit.ly/38Vy8WV
Your Huckleberries Rick, Danny, and Eli discuss the tented return of live comedy to the Boston area before touching upon ICE’s new student visa policy. Then, Shane Mauss joins to talk about growing his very first beard, interviewing scientists for his podcast, and all sorts of other shit.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Sign the petition to allow students with valid visas to stay in the US: https://bit.ly/3ea0Sfo
Subscribe to Shane’s podcast: https://bit.ly/38Itgo4
Get tickets to the next Studio show: https://bit.ly/2O3z5Tp
Your friends Eli, Rick, and Danny are back with another tightly-constructed, well-crafted 90 minutes of comedy. Join them as they reminisce on their school days and brainstorm ways to make open mics better. Also, Rick shares some of his fighting techniques and Eli discusses his relationship with social media.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Danny, Eli, and Rick talk about the recent revelations about and allegations against some famous comedians and what they can do to try to call out and counter such behavior. Then, Chanel Ali joins from the Poconos to discuss her new album, making her own way in stand-up comedy, and beating Weird Al on the comedy charts.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Get Chanel’s album here: https://apple.co/37Wqc7k
Get tickets to our 6/27 show featuring Chanel and more here: https://bit.ly/2YpBpKv
Eli, Rick, and Danny talk about whether or not they want to have kids. Then they listen to some real messages from real people wishing the podcast a happy 50th birthday.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
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Eli, Rick, and Danny recap The Comedy Studio’s first live-streamed show before diving into the news out of Minnesota. Then, Kendra Dawsey joins to give her perspective on recent events and discuss working from home and performing comedy during a pandemic. Also, we finally get to hear about Eli’s past career as a professional car parker.
Theme song by Richard Wentworth.
Follow Kendra here: https://www.instagram.com/unamusedblackgirl/
Support the MA Bail Fund here: https://www.massbailfund.org
Eli, Rick, and Danny discuss recent events and address their own blind spots.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Support the MA Bail Fund here.
Resources for Accountability and Actions for Black Lives can be found here.
More anti-racist resources can be found here.
Rick is busy doing a TV interview so Danny’s landlord/primary care provider Rosa joins the show to discuss Danny’s sprained ankle, Eli’s relationship, and her new favorite TV show.
Then, Dan Crohn calls in ahead of his appearance on the upcoming live Studio stand-up show to talk Zoom comedy, his experience repping Boston in the Coast to Coast Roast, and the future of his livestream show with Kelly MacFarland.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Check out Dan's upcoming live shows here: http://dancrohn.com
Sign up to The Comedy Studio's mailing list here: https://mailchi.mp/thecomedystudio/the-comedy-studio-e-newsletter-sign-up
It’s another special podcast with your favorite special boys Danny, Eli, and Rick. Join them as they discuss working out, generational divides, and getting yelled at by Robert Kelly. Then, Boston Comedy Festival winner Drew Dunn enters the show to talk about the future of stand-up comedy, meeting Fred Willard, and his first quarantine haircut.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Check out Drew’s animated webseries Quarantine at http://drewdunncomedy.com
Comedian Christian Finnegan joins the gang to discuss keeping a comedy club afloat during lockdown, his new outlook on life, and Diet Mountain Dew. Plus, Danny talks about the time he accidentally insulted Michael Moore and Rick reveals what he wears to go to the bathroom.
Theme music by Richard Wentworth.
Support QED Astoria here: http://qedastoria.com
Danny and Eli are back with their friends Rick and Rosa for a nice podcast filled with fun, puns, and crippling depression. Then, Rob Crean joins the show to discuss the closure of legendary Boston venue Great Scott and his new comedy album about sadness. Also, a bunch of giant bugs have invaded and will kill us all.
Sign the petition to save Great Scott here: https://www.change.org/p/oak-hill-properties-llc-save-great-scott
And buy Rob’s album Sadly Sackerton here: https://deadandmellow.com/album/1499600/sadly-sackerton
Myq Kaplan returns to the show to discuss all sorts of shit, like Sting, string, and getting on a cruise ship one week before the WHO declares a global pandemic. Pre-order Myq's new album A.K.A.here and watch his episode of The Comedy Studio: From a Social Distance here.
Danny’s landlord/legal counsel Rosa joins the show to talk about TikTok and share an embarrassing story that Danny could have sworn he told her in confidence.
Plus, Niki Luparelli calls in to discuss writing a sex column as a virgin, being a former goth, and her live variety show Niki’s Boob Tube, airing 4/23 at 8pm on http://thecomedystudio.com/broadcast
Eli, Rick, and Danny are back with another hit episode that they definitely did not have to tape twice because Danny forgot to hit record the first time.
Don't miss this week's new Comedy Studio shows at http://thecomedystudio.com/broadcast
Another week of quarantine, another episode of The Comedy Studio Podcast. Danny and Eli are back to discuss the state of Nazi killing in 2020, famous frat games, and an update from an old friend of the Studio. Special guests Rick Jenkins and Angela Sawyer call in and talk Facebook political fighting techniques, virtual open mics, and the light at the end of the tunnel.
Don't miss Angela's storytelling show Tales From the Inside, streaming live on http://thecomedystudio.com/broadcast 4/8 at 8pm (EST).
Eli and Danny are back for some more social distancing. Special guests Rick Jenkins and Shawn Carter call in to discuss Tinder, Tennessee, and the state of live comedy. This episode isn't sponsored by Zoom but it might as well be.
Catch a very special broadcast of Pick A Side Stupid 4/2 at 7pm on http://thecomedystudio.com/broadcast.
Danny and Eli rev up the ol’ Comedy Studio Podcast machine once again to discuss how the club will operate during the pandemic. Then, Comedian Alex Giampapa calls in to promote his new show The Actual News, premiering 3/27 at 10 pm on http://thecomedystudio.com/broadcast.
Danny, Sasha, and Rick reconvene on a Tuesday to discuss such things as Gary Gulman's new special and Rick's HBO debut, how to deal with unruly guests and guest complaints, and the return of Rick's comedy class.
Rick, Sasha, and Danny are back on their Friday bullshit. Join them as they discuss Fluff Fest, Rick's new silent film festival, Sasha's career as a translator, and Rick's therapy progress.
September comic in residence Angela Sawyer joins the program to discuss her upbringing, the experimental record store she owned for 10 years, and being too mean for Colorado.
Eli, Sasha, Danny, and Rick discuss the first year of The Comedy Studio in its new location and get sidetracked at almost every single turn.
Ahead of her big move to Washington D.C., Rosa returns to the show to discuss her life in Cambridge, her experience with stand-up and The Comedy Studio, and what comes next for her.
Comedian Matt Bedell joins Rick and Danny to discuss his one-year comedy anniversary, his dreams, and the time he spilled a beer on a child.
Myq Kaplan returns to the show to discuss his new hour of comedy "imPERFECT" and how many Emmys he has.
Summer vacation is over and comedy podcast school is in session once again baby. Join in as we half-heartedly recap Rick and Sasha's trip to Montreal before we get derailed by news of Rick's big magazine interview.
Unfortunately there are some glitches on this episode that we can’t fix so please accept this voucher for one free podcast episode. It expires next week.
Danny and Rick break the hiatus to record a very short episode of the podcast. Happy summer!
The Comedy Studio’s own Mixauteur (self-appointed) Johnny Sbordone makes his long-awaited first appearance on the show to discuss pranks, his military service, and being a contrarian. This is a good episode! They all are! Happy Independence Day!
Comedian and game show host Uri Shatil joins the show to discuss stand-up comedy as school-sanctioned punishment, share his experience as a wrestling official, and play some trivia with the gang.
Sasha, Eli, Danny, and special guest Rick Jenkins recap the wild week they've had at The Comedy Studio, then listen to and discuss their green room interview with Gary Gulman and Mike Bonfiglio.
The Comedy Studio/Variety's own Julia Corsetti joins the podcast to discuss her evolution as a comic through improv and stand-up, dish on her interact with other comedians from behind the bar, and introduce us to an instant-classic new character. Plus, thrill to the latest installment of Rick, How Could You?
Brett's back in the booth for this special Thursday-afternoon edition of the show. Also Danny pooped his pants and his computer is broken so he's in a great mood for this one.
Meredith Goldstein, author of The Boston Globe’s Love Letters and host of the podcast of the same name, joins the show to discuss her awakening as an advice columnist, share her thoughts and observations on dating, and promote the Love Letters 10th Anniversary Weekend at The Comedy Studio.
John Sucich joins the show to discuss juggling parenthood and comedy, his experience as an elementary school teacher, and why he stopped listening to podcasts. Also, Sasha has a toothache and Eli’s back.
Danny, Sasha, and special guest Rick Jenkins reconvene on The Comedy Studio Podcast (The Only Podcast) for a Very Special Do-Over Episode. Danny explains why he took down the previous Episode 19, Sasha details how she used to stuff her saxophone (not a euphemism), and Rick opens up about having ADD. Or ADHD. We don’t know yet. But it’s definitely one of the two.
Jill Shastany joins Danny and his cohost Rick Jenkins to discuss her one-year comedy anniversary, her experience teaching English in France, and the time she danced on stage with Belle and Sebastian.
Chuck Staton and Brad Rohrer join The Only Podcast to promote their upcoming show where they make fun of Danny’s famous funny friends the Avengers, reflect on their 10-year podcasting career, and talk about the time they got fired by Meat Loaf. See ya later! Enjoy the rest of your Thursday!
Comedian Dan Abraham joins the show to discuss the New York comedy scene, roast battling, and teaching English in South Korea. There’s no Sasha on this one. Except for a teeny tiny bit at the beginning where she’s not even on mic. Sorry. But on the plus side, Danny refrains from taking off his shirt unlike the last time he and Dan did a podcast together. So it all evens out.
Eli, Sasha, Danny, and special guest #RickJenkins brainstorm some ways to make the podcast more popular.
Northeastern University professor Bill Lancaster joins the show to discuss his time reporting on hate groups in the 1980s with Geraldo Rivera, not writing the movie Bad News Bears, and his Rate My Professor score. Meanwhile, Sasha does her taxes and Eli shares his past as a Fedora Man.
Myq Kaplan makes his return appearance to the show to discuss the Buddha, the Mueller Report, and how much he got paid to be on America’s Got Talent. Also, the air conditioner goes off intermittently on this one and it does not sound great! Sorry!
Everyone's Problematic Fave Tooky Kavanagh joins The Only Podcast for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Spectacular to discuss fan interactions, the American education system, and ghosts.
Dan Margarita and Rick Bogaert join The Only Podcast to remember their friend Jim DeCroteau and promote A Night For Jim, their benefit show in his honor.
Very funny comedian James Huessy joins the show to talk about his middle school rattail, his government job, and how much he loves eating frozen water covered in sweet tree juice.
Funnyman Peter Martin joins the penultimate episode of the podcast to discuss lasagna, the Boston stand-up scene, and how much he loves the movie Rudy. Today's show is sponsored by Eli's mom's new podcast.
Brett makes his return appearance on The Comedy Studio Podcast (The Only Podcast) to discuss his experiences playing music, living in New York City, and interacting with members of various post-punk revival bands. Then the gang hears a recap of Rick’s weekend getaway to San Francisco, evaluates Danny’s job hosting while he was away, and debates what makes a good open mic set.
Kathleen DeMarle joins The Comedy Studio Podcast: The Only Podcast to discuss her origin and evolution as comic, her former horse girl career, and the time she broke her neck. Then, the gang critiques Eli Levy’s recent open mic set to kick off the new segment Comedy Even More Hell.
Danny’s partner and Rick’s neighbor Rosa joins the show to discuss her origins with The Comedy Studio. Then, after learning something horrifying about Rick, the gang dives into an evaluation of Danny’s performance hosting a recent Comedy Studio show. If you’ve ever wanted to listen to a podcast where one of the hosts spends much of the episode in a fetal position, this is the one for you.
J. Smitty joins the gang to celebrate the end of his January Comedy Studio residency, debate comedy rules, and discuss taping a set for TV. Then, the gang calls Rick's sister to get to the bottom of her bad review.
On this special Friday edition of The Comedy Studio Podcast, the gang (Danny Hatch, Sasha Go, Eli Levy, and special guest Rick Jenkins) solve the 1-star iTunes review mystery, give another Laura Loomer update, and celebrate the podcast's new advertiser.
Welcome to Episode 3 of The Comedy Studio Podcast. Danny and Sasha are sick. Eli and Rick are not. Tune in as the gang discusses urgent care scams, heroin mishaps, and #GulManTips. This episode is sponsored by cough syrup.
Myq Kaplan joins the show to discuss his latest hour of comedy, ALL KILLING ASIDE, ahead of its U.S. premiere at The Comedy Studio. Then, Myq and the gang critique Danny’s exclusive backstage interview with CATASTROPHE's Rob Delaney.
The Comedy Studio gang (Sasha Go, Danny Hatch, Rick Jenkins, and Brett Koller) find their sea legs in the pilot episode of The Comedy Studio Podcast recorded live in Somerville. Join them as they discuss moving from the attic of a Chinese restaurant in Harvard Square to an abandoned warehouse in Somerville, New Year’s Resolutions, and bad Yelp reviews.