Some Kind of Comedian: Recent Episodes
Terry-Ann Zander & Terri Walters
A podcast that rips back the curtain on the Stand-Up world and the people who thrive in it. Laugh, and cry, as Terry-Ann Zander and Terri Walters delve into the backstories of today’s funniest jokesters.
With 21 podcast episodes under our belt, we talk about putting SKoC on a temporary hiatus. We want to step back, evaluate and, that's right EVOLVE. We'll be back in some way, shape or form in the near future. Love to you all, back at ya later! TAZ and TLW
Debbie Bazza, born, and raised in Bronx NY, talks with Terry-Ann and Terri about relationships, kids, comedy and COVID.
2:00
Meet Bronx Babe, Debbie Bazza
3:25
Living Divorce, Bronx-Style
8:00
Raising Boys v. Girls
12:45
The Road to Comedy – It runs through the family.
17:45
Adapting to various changes in Comedy spurred by COVID – Tech, isolation, lack of interaction.
24:00
On Education and Religion
31:00
Coming out of the Storm; is there a light at the end of the tunnel?
Debbie Bazza
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Debbiebazza
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.bazza
Live Comedy and Music Show: Saturday, April 17, 2021 @8:00pm Eastern. Message on Facebook for Tickets to the Zoom Show.
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
To say The Beatles are part of Helaine’s life would be a vast understatement. As a groupie of the fab four in the 60’s, to following (ok, stalking) John, Paul, George and Ringo on several continents, Helaine remains a lifelong fan. Tune in with TA and Helaine, and follow along in her fascinating journey.
06:23 | Terry-Ann
Meet Helaine Witt! Helaine started her stand-up and improv career by taking classes from Robin Williams' colleagues at The Holy City Zoo in San Francisco. After returning to her native New York City from San Francisco, she continued comedy until her retirement after teaching in the early 2000's. She’s been performing in various clubs all over the NY region, throughout the U.S. and Canada. Guest appearances include: The Wendy Williams Show, including several STREET TALK segments. Joan Rivers even told some of her jokes on the Johnny Carson (Tonight) Show!
13:33 | Terry-Ann/Helaine
Early struggles, being a bad ass, not giving a #$@% - we all have a past.
14:38 | Helaine
Go west young (wo)man – the great exodus to California.
15:48 | Helaine
Life in San Francisco! Comedy, Comedy, Comedy! Come in the Comedy Club! Improv, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and John Cantu too!
20:03 | Terry-Ann/Helaine
What’s in a “Beatlemania Room” anyway?
22:30 | Terry-Ann/Helaine
My long and winding road to England and meeting John & Paul.
28:08 | Terry-Ann/Helaine
Meeting up with Paul again in my 60’s.
34:37 | Terry-Ann/Helaine
My favorite BEATLE?
35:29 | Helaine
The worst part of Zoom? Asleep and naked?
39:58 | Terry-Ann/Helaine
Plans for 2021. Shout out to Rob Ciaoffi!
43:41 | Terry-Ann/Helaine
OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks: You have the power to go any distance into the future and after one year, return to the present with any knowledge you have gained from your experience, but with no physical objects, just knowledge. Would you make the journey if it carried a 50 percent risk of death?
Helaine Witt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WcRgj6DsMg
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/helainewitt
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
A recent transplant to Las Vegas, meet Linda Marcus Smith! Linda discovered comedy later in life. She can often be found strolling the Vegas strip in a prom gown bringing light and fun to the scene. Linda runs her own veteran shows and training classes for military and veterans. She hosts an award-winning show “The Comics’ Spot” on YouTube where she has interviewed more than 500 comics to date.
07:35 | Terry-Ann
Meet Linda Marcus Smith
10:05 | Linda
“When the going gets tough, the tough get going” – on my move from Portland to Vegas.
12:58 | Terry-Ann
What’s your personal connection with helping vets?
16:00 | Terry-Ann
How do you reach out to those military and veteran personnel that need support?
18:07 | Terry-Ann/Linda
Making connections and doing comedy with The USO.
19:29 | Linda
You can do it too! Veteran’s Stand Down – active duty military, veterans, brass – need comedy volunteers!
20:48 | Linda
Inductee of Veterans of Comedy (VOC) | with veterans/comedians Erik Knowles and Will C. Clifton. www.theveteransofcomedy.com
23:28 | Terry-Ann/Linda
Seriously, how does a lovely lady, like you, decide to go into comedy?
27:54 | Terry-Ann
A take on “Bad Parenting.”
30:01 | Terry-Ann/Linda
On experiencing ageism.
36:13 | Terry-Ann/Linda
OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks: Which would you prefer: a wild, turbulent life filled with joy, sorry, passion, adventure, intoxicating successes and stunning setbacks; or, a happy, secure, predictable life surrounded by friends and family without such wide swings of fortune and mood?
Linda Marcus Smith
YouTube: Comedian Linda Marcus Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6b3XOcNXuByU5EifS8moAg
Instagram: @LindaMarcusSmith https://www.instagram.com/lindamarcussmith/
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
NYC guy, Paul Hallasy has shaped and built his artistic career through writing, perseverance, grit, networking and reinvention – but especially writing. While some follow Hemingway’s advice of “write drunk, edit sober” Paul takes a different tact of “write early, edit later.” He has learned that it’s vital to get your ideas down on paper when they’re freshest – for him that’s as soon as he wakes up – and worry about culling and editing later. His best advice: Always keep pen & paper nearby and don’t be afraid to write stream of consciousness.
07:26 | Terry-Ann
Live from New York, meet Paul Hallasy! A New York City-based comedian, writer, actor and singer, Paul performs regularly in NYC. and has performed at clubs and colleges across the United States and around the world. A favorite of both gay and straight audiences, he was named one of "7 Funny LGBT Comics You Shouldn't Have Missed" by The Advocate. Paul performed his one-man show, “Take My Job, Please! Confessions of a Stand-up Doorman” (a.k.a. “Doorman Confidential”) at Dixon Place and The Pit Loft in New York City. He’s also the author of a book called New York Trilogy and a blog, The Gay Curmudgeon.
10:33 | Terry-Ann
What’s up with the Gay Curmudgeon? You’re not old enough to be a curmudgeon.
13:03 | Terry-Ann/Paul
The importance of writing in the morning – before you fully wake up! And other writing disciplines.
14:40 | Terry-Ann
Doing the One-Person Show – where do you get the inspiration, drive and discipline to put it all out there?
18:10 | Paul
My journey into comedy – from rubbing elbows and taking bows in the big City, to taking more control of my comedy career through writing.
25:41 | Terry-Ann/Paul
On age-comedy gaps, the fear of getting aged-out and being surprised who your real audience might be.
29:41 | Terry-Ann
What are your career expectations? What constitutes success?
34:05 | Terry-Ann/Paul
OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks: Would you enjoy spending a month of solitude in a beautiful, natural setting if food and shelter were provided but you would not see another person? Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as your dinner guest, your close friend and as your lover?
Paul Hallasy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhallasy
Website: https://paulhallasy.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF8O8fQevBHtvkXvLnsAgmg
Email: paulhallasy1@gmail.com
Blog: http://thegaycurmudgeon.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.FaceBook.com/PaulHallasyFanPage
Catch Paul on: Gladys Simon Comedy Party | Facebook Live | Wednesdays @8pm ET
Twitter | @PaulHallasy
Venmo | @Paul-Hallasy
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
Japanese-born, USA-inspired, Kilara is a one-of-a-kind stand-up comic performing her craft in a conservative culture. In a country where people don’t typically talk about their problems and where it’s unacceptable to “poke fun” at others, Kilara has had to evolve and adapt her comedy into a “safe zone” for Japanese audiences. But, all that may be changing as the online world is rapidly bringing a diversity of opinions and previously off-limits conversations to the forefront of Japanese consciousness.
06:25 | Terry-Ann
Live from Tokyo, meet Kilara, an English and Japanese stand-up comic and sketch comedy performer.
Kilara is wildly-creative. She’s the host of Japanese Whisky World, a lively TV series about, what else? Whisky! Her credits and comic work include: Contestant on Asia’s Got Talent; Finalist on Flappers Comedy Club, Burbank, CA; Finalist on Who’s Got Talent, sponsored by Japan Connects Hollywood; and Guest on How Hollywood Eats Japan.
09:27 | Terry-Ann
What’s the comedy scene like in Japan, pre- and post-pandemic?
12:30 | Terry-Ann/Kilara
Pursuing comedy in a historically “serious” country …
How the USA influenced my comic life … from Richard Pryor to my HBCU, VA influences, and how Chris Rock rocked my life.
14:25 | Kilara
When my English gets better … and how I found my Japanese support group.
16:00 | Terry-Ann/Kilara
The stark difference between Japanese comedy vs. America stand-up. Stay in your lane!
18:23 | Terry-Ann
How do you switch and balance between what’s culturally acceptable between your vastly different audiences?
25:11 | Terry-Ann/Kilara
A pink unicorn, or uniHORN? A message of diversity!
28:57 | Terry-Ann/Kilara
How does a gal decide to do a whisky podcast? The true meaning of workaholic.
34:40 | Terry-Ann/Kilara
OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks: If you could have free, unlimited service for five years from an extremely good cook, chauffeur, housekeeper, masseuse, or personal secretary, which would you choose?
Arigatou!
Kilara Sen
Facebook: @KilaraComedy - www.facebook.com/Kilaracomedy
Instagram: @KilaraComedy - www.instagram.com/kilaracomedy
Twitter: @KilaraComedy - https://twitter.com/Kilaracomedy
YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/kaoricomedy
Dekanat tv | Whisky Intelligence | Japanese Whisky World https://bit.ly/2Niv7cG
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
A denizen of New York City, Vanessa might be the hardest-working person in the comedy biz. Drawing on her own life experiences and being raised by an unconventional Mother, Vanessa’s humor reflects a rawness and vulnerability that goes to the heart of the matter. Delivered in her unique hard-hitting style, Vanessa’s audiences easily engage in the comic relief she delivers.
07:20 | Terry-Ann
Meet Vanessa Hollingshead:
Vanessa performed in the history-making breakout special on Showtime hosted by Fran Drescher “Funny Women of a Certain Age.” She has performed for Comedy Central in Australia, UK and Amsterdam. Vanessa has taped Live at Gotham, as well as episodes of “Comics Unleashed” and won critical acclaim with her one-woman show “Flashback.” She has performed at The Montreal Comedy Festival and throughout the NYC comedy circuit, and was listed on Oxygen’s TV Special “Fifty of the Funniest Women Alive.”
08:39 | Terry-Ann/Vanessa
Are you an extrovert or an introvert? What has COVID taught us?
11:23 | Terry-Ann/Vanessa
ZOOM – through the looking glass.
14:40 | Terry-Ann/Vanessa
When will theatre and tours be back?
15:41 | Terry-Ann/Vanessa
Showtime’s “Funny Women of a Certain Age” – breaking down stigmas of age & sex.
21:27 | Terry-Ann/Vanessa
Comic writing – what’s the most important joke?
25:37 | Terry-Ann/Vanessa
Friends and relationships in the age of COVID.
28:48 | Terry-Ann
How would you describe your comic genre in one sentence?
30:58 | Terry-Ann/Vanessa
Closing the circle around funny women.
37:04 | Terry-Ann/Vanessa
OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed.
TAZ asks: Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as you dinner guest, as your close friend, and as your lover
Vanessa Hollingshead
Email: VanessaComic@gmail.com
Facebook: @VanessaHollingshead - https://www.facebook.com/VanessaHollingshead
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
Originally a denizen of the Floridian West Coast, Gaye is a 31-year resident of New York City. After a longstanding career in production & film making, and comedy, Gaye is now making her aspirational move to concentrate on her own comedy show.
9:47 | Terry-Ann
Introducing, Gaye Lirot: Film & Commercial Producer, Actor, and Stand-Up Comic. You can find Gaye throughout the digital universe: ZOOM & FB Live: Host of the Gladys Simon Virtual Comedy Party | Weds @ 8pm ET; YouTube: False Positive Podcast Channel | What’s My Line?; Podcast: False Positive, staring Dana Discordia, Dan Lobel and Gaye Lirot.
15:00 | Terry-Ann/Gaye
My early life in Florida.
16:56 | Terry-Ann/Gaye
Making the little move, then the big move, from Florida to NYC.
18:20 | Terry-Ann/Gaye
Time is Money – the art of being successful in the NYC film biz.
19:57 | Terry-Ann/Gaye
…and it feels like I’m 17 again.
21:15 | Terry-Ann/Gaye
My comic connections – telling jokes since 1993.
23:28 | Terry-Ann/Gaye
Can’t you just get up there and do it? The hard work, and support, that goes into making a laugh.
26:43 | Terry-Ann
What have we learned about comedy, and ourselves, throughout this pandemic?
27:55 | Terry-Ann
What’s next for Gaye Lirot? Driving your own bus!
37:08 | Terry-Ann/Gaye
OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed.
TAZ asks: Could you tell us about your BEST and WORST interaction with drugs or alcohol?
Gaye Lirot
Facebook: @Gaye Lirot - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100014979940854
Zoom & Facebook LIVE!: Host of the Gladys Simon Virtual Comedy Party, Wednesdays @ 8:00pm Eastern Time
YouTube: False Positive Podcast Channel: https://youtu.be/4nAGZWHtOOQ
Apple/iTunes: False Positive Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-82-dry-january-w-ron-goldstein/id1438369127?i=1000505072878
Vimeo – “Marvel-less” - https://vimeo.com/395033353/5799d7e233
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
Born and raised in New York, Nicky recently made the big move to sunny LA in order to stretch his comedic talents. By expanding his career training, honing is acting talents, and expanding his world-view, Nicky is on a tear to even greater comic success in 2021.
Nicky is a natural-born “funny guy,” always “on” and ready to fill any room with laughter. He’s a disciplined professional who writes daily and is ever on the lookout for an audience that needs a laugh. He’d like to land a big acting gig in LA (who wouldn’t?) but comedy is his first passion and all the world is his stage.
08:44 | Terry-Ann
Introducing, Nicky Paris: On-fire Stand-Up Comedian and Actor-in-the-making. Nicky has performed at New York’s Broadway Comedy Club and other major New York venues. His TV appearances include: The Wendy Williams Show and MTV’s specials Epic Fails and It’s Complicated. Nicky opened for Jim Florentine in Atlantic City and recently toured with Eric d’Alessandro. He was featured on Audible’s 2020 Pride Special Coming Out Party, and hosts LA’s TV’s The Zoo. Nicky’s features and interviews have spanned HuffPost, LOGO, OUT, Elite Daily and more!
10:50 | Terry-Ann/Nicky
The art of eating on the road.
12:15 | Terry-Ann/Nicky
Staten Island born; why I made the big, bold move to LA.
16:37 | Terry-Ann/Nicky
From Caroline’s “Breakout Artist Comedy Series” 2019 … what now drives me to grow and get better at comedy.
20:04 | Terry-Ann
What are your career expectations? What do you see next for yourself?
22:24 | Terry-Ann
Where do you find your comic inspiration?
25:10 | Terry-Ann/Nicky
On relationships, rules, dating, power plays and the rest.
28:00 | Terry-Ann/Nicky
Does Nicky have an “off switch?” And other things we can blame on parents.
37:16 | Terry-Ann/Nicky
OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks “How many times during the day do you look at yourself in the mirror?”
Nicky Paris
Twitter: @NickyParisBitch: https://twitter.com/NickyParisBitch
Facebook: @ComedianNickyParis - https://www.facebook.com/comediannickyparis
Instagram: @NickyParisBitch - https://www.instagram.com/nickyparisbitch/
Daddy Issues Podcast On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2MJbk5L
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
Born and raised in New York, Donna has come full circle. From a vibrant career as a young comedian, to a long hiatus, she’s back and funnier than ever. Donna gives us insight into what it's like to make a comeback, and how the thrill of standing alone on a stage never left her after so many years.
Donna’s career feeds her soul and keeps her sane in this crazy world – there’s nothing else she’d rather be doing. Her best advice to her younger self or a young comedian is “treat your craft as a business first.”
08:09 | Terry-Ann
Introducing, Donna Moran: Kids Theatre Teacher; Stand-up Comedian, Impersonator – including a fabulous Joan Rivers; Actor, with T.V. Credits: The Blacklist, Boardwalk Empire, Blue Bloods and Law & Orders SVU.
10:29 | Terry-Ann/Donna
What zoom has taught me about my comic performance and how it has brought comedy to new corners of the world.
12:46 | Terry-Ann/Donna
My life in Improv – from performing Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Marilyn, Joan, and how that lead me into stand-up.
16:16 | Terry-Ann/Donna
From the highs of performing during the NYC comic heydays of the 80’s to putting on the comic brakes, cold turkey … 23 years later …
19:53 | Donna
What it’s like starting over – and how I know I love doing what I do.
21:11 | Terry-Ann
How does performing to a theatre audience and your improv background translate to your virtual comedy performance?
23:20 | Donna
What you can and CAN’T learn about comedy. The importance of recording your set.
26:07 | Terry-Ann/Donna
What’s your future track, and how do you want to get there? Looking back – what advice would you give a younger comedian or your younger self?
36:14 | Terry-Ann/Donna
OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks, “Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as your dinner guest, as a close friend, and as your lover?”
Donna Moran
Facebook: @Donna Moran : https://www.facebook.com/donna.moran.393
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
Greek Australian, Jim Dalakas has lived a real life “Coming to America” dream. After first being invited by The Actors Studio to study at The Lee Strasberg Institute, Jim returned to America in the mid-90s to pursue acting and comedy and has stayed ever since. Jim’s international background affords him a unique perspective in understanding that funny knows no borders. With that perspective, Jim is able to deliver an energetic, memorable and hilariously funny repertoire to diverse audiences around the globe.
6:40 | Terry-Ann
Introducing, Jim Dalakas: Actor, Comedian, Writer, Voiceover Artist, One-Man-Show Performer, and Impersonator.
10:56 | Jim
Coming to America – and why I kept coming back.
13:40 | Terry-Ann
Who did you model yourself after? Who gave you your comic inspiration?
19:58 | Terry-Ann/Jim
The “My Face Hurts” barometer to great comedy.
22:24 | Terry-Ann/Jim
The One Man Show … How do you take the leap into that next level? Chatting about the possibilities, vulnerabilities and professional growth that comes from standing alone on that stage.
30:59 | Jim
Some of my favorite comics and my New York comic inspirations.
35:22 | Terry-Ann/Jim
OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks “If you could wake up tomorrow morning having gained any one ability or quality, what would it be and why?”
Jim Dalakas
Website: ComedianJim.com
Facebook: @ComedianJim
Twitter: @ComedianJim
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
Terri-Ann & Terri spend a little time reflecting on their journey to creating Some Kind of Comedian Podcast and what they are thankful for this holiday season.
While Thanksgiving won’t be the same this year for so many, these ladies turn their focus on recalling some of their favorite holiday traditions and recipes. From overnight mashed potatoes to mincemeat pie and carrot soufflé, TAZ & Terri share their more unusual family recipes and reflect on their many blessings this holiday season.
TAZ & Terri also take a moment to give a big shout-out to their generous sponsors and amazing guests who have helped to build their podcast audience one funny story at a time.
Here’s wishing everyone a wonderful, save and Happy Thanksgiving!
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
Rob, a naturally shy guy, developed his comedic stylings after many years of avoiding the limelight. It was finally his stepping on stage, and telling his first joke that allowed Rob to graduate from comedic potential to comedic possible. Rob has rubbed elbows with first-rate comedians and has garnered respect and appreciation by sharing the backstage world with his comedy family. He now lives his passion and enjoys giving back to his comedy community by, what he calls, facilitating others to find their humor. His best advice: Do the drive! Driving headliners has not only opened backstage doors for Rob, but it has also taught him how to mentor and “pay it forward” which has culminated in founding his online comedy workshop JokeZoom.com.
9:17 | Terry-Ann
Introducing, Rob Cioffi: Performing stand-up comedy all over the United States and North America, Rob is the Founder of www.JokeZoom.com where comedians join in a unique community to hone their craft. Rob’s been a regular opening act for national headliners like Star Search’s winner Al LaBelle and HBO’s Comedy Hour with Bob Nelson. He was the MC-in-residence at the late Danny Aiello’s Comedy Club “Danny’s Upstairs” in Hoboken, NJ. Rob is a Comedian, Actor, Writer, Director, Producer and a Male Model.
Episode 9 by the numbers:
11:15 | Rob
BEFORE comedy, I was a big shake ‘n bake chicken! What?
14:06 | Terry-Ann/Rob
What makes an introverted person pursue comedy? On finding the delight of making others laugh.
17:47 | Terry-Ann/Rob
Rubbing elbows and taking that amazing journey of finding support and love from your comedic family.
23:37 | Terry-Ann/Rob
The power of teaching, sharing, and helping the comedy community better their craft. My journey to launching: JokeZoom.com - The Virtual Comedy Writer's Room
28:58 | Terry-Ann/Rob
The keys to success for JokeZoom.com
34:39 | Terry-Ann/Rob
Driving Danny Aiello – the beginning of so many great beginnings.
42:00 | Terry-Ann/Rob
OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks “What was your best, or worst, experience with drugs or alcohol?”
Rob Cioffi
Website: JokeZoom.com - The Virtual Comedy Writer's Room
Email: rob@JokeZoom.com
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
Julie draws much of her comic inspiration from her father, who always found the funny in every situation. For Julie, exploring deep, personal matters of health, happiness and humanity allows her to cultivate humor from those, sometimes, painful truths. “Going Deep to Go Funny” is a personal journey that allows Julie to come out the other side with soothing humor that makes soulful connections with her audience.
08:56 | Terry-Ann
Introducing, Julie Mac: In a storytelling genre, Julie performs stand-up comedy in NJ, NYC and the Catskills. She has performed her one woman show, “As I Am,” at the Metropolitan Room in NYC, the Randolph Performing Arts Center, and other venues in NJ. She performs regularly with her MacTrio at various venues in New Jersey.
10:04 | Julie Mac
You can’t be funny by yourself.
10:55 | Terry-Ann/Julie Mac
Surprises from Iowa??!! Funny, farms and family – getting my inspiration and love for storytelling from my Dad.
18:40 | Terry-Ann/Julie Mac
Julie’s cool look – when being “too pretty” is a drawback.
20:30 | Terry-Ann
What did you want to be when you grew up?
22:07 | Terry-Ann/Julie Mac
What is that OCD, hair-pulling disease called again? And other weird habits we don’t’ claim to have.
27:17 | Julie Mac
A Survivor’s Story | Welcome to my show F’ KALE! A Heart Journey
29:42 | Julie Mac
You gotta go deep before you can go funny. What do you hate about yourself?
31:48 | Terry-Ann/Julie Mac
The not-so-funny reality that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.
36:03 | Terry-Ann/Julie Mac
QUESTION: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks “How many times during the day do you look at yourself in the mirror?”
Julie Mac
Website: www.JulieMacSings.com
Email: julie@juliemacsings.com
Facebook: @JulieMac
Near and Dear: www.WomenHeart.org | The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
Finding humor in the midst isn’t just the name of Kate’s workshop series, it’s her life’s philosophy. Her best advice? Always carry a notebook and pen because you don’t write comedy, you just write it down. Kate believes humor is medicine and each of us has a unique role to play in offering that medicine to others. Is there anything better than making others laugh and learning not to take ourselves too seriously?
Her most brilliant career advice? Find your unique voice – the journey is longer, but you’ll have much more staying power once you hit your stride.
09:08 | Terry-Ann
Introducing, Kate Lyn Reiter: MFA Graduate of the Yale School of Drama; Writer; Professor; Lecturer; Director; Playwright & Producer, St Louis Dreamer; Creator/Producer, Humor in the Midst Comedy Workshops; Guest on Comedy Central and Fox Network; Hosts of NYC Comedy Clubs.
10:48 | Kate Lyn
Trying to find the fun in fascism – while being in the basement.
15:22 | Terry-Ann/Kate Lyn
Humor in the Midst Workshops … because you don’t really write comedy, you just write it down.
22:20 | Terry-Ann/Kate Lyn
Comedy lets us shine in a different way.
23:41 | Terry-Ann/Kate Lyn
On being a Sacred Clown – doing the dance backwards.
25:00 | Terry-Ann/Kate Lyn
Is there a Comedy IQ? On supporting women in the comedy business – a long and winding road to making it to stage.
28:30 | Terry-Ann
What’s the future of comedy? Can humor save us?
31:33 | Kate Lyn
Taping into Native Americans Spiritual Traditions … do you have the Medicine Gift?
33:03 | Terry-Ann/Kate Lyn
Comedians are essential workers. Is it time for a Schitt’s Creek Murder Mystery?
38:54 | Terry-Ann/Kate Lyn
OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks “If you could have free, unlimited service for five years from an extremely good cook, chauffeur, housekeeper, masseuse, or personal secretary, which would you choose?
Kate Lyn Reiter
Website: www.HumorInTheMidst.com
For Bookings: KateReiter@gmail.com | kate@HumorInTheMidst.com | 908.892.5458
LinkedIn: @KateLynReiter - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelynreiter/
Facebook: @HumorInTheMidst - https://www.facebook.com/HumorintheMidst/
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
Leighann Lord took to time to chat with us about her comedic journey, which includes stand-up comedian, author, writer, award-winner, and radio/TV co-host of the Emmy-nominated StarTalk with Dr. Neil de Grasse Tyson. She has performed for U.S. troops in the Middle East and has appeared on HBO, Lifetime, Comedy Central, and The View.
04:57 | Terry-Ann
Introducing, Leighann Lord: Winner 2019 Humanist Arts Award, Stand-up Comedian, Writer, Performer on ABC, NBC, Lifetime, VH1, HBO, and Comedy Central, Former Co-host StarTalk Radio with Neil de Grasse Tyson, and Author of Dict Jokes and Real Women Do It Standing Up.
06:00 | Terry-Ann/Leighann
How does someone get a Humanist Award?
07:44 | Terry-Ann/Leighann
The Lack of Self-Awareness. The book!
08:22 | Terry-Ann/Leighann
“DICT JOKES” based on the premise that words would be more fun if they meant what they sound like.
14:53 | Terry-Ann
At what point do you decide you have a big enough arsenal? How do you navigate the journey?
17:53 | Terry-Ann/Leighann
On virtual comedy – what’s working, what’s not, and how do we adapt? New avenues to deliver funny.
21:30 | Leighann
What I recommend you do when you’re having a down day.
26:36 | Terry-Ann/Leighann
People With Parents PODCAST – the role reversal that happens between adult children and aging parents. Telling the difficult stories, the ups and downs, the dark & light sides of eldercare.
30:28 | Terry-Ann/Leighann
Hanging In There on YouTube | What can Star Trek’s Voyager YEAR OF HELL teach us?
33:51 | Terry-Ann/Leighann
TODAY’S QUESTION: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks “When has your life dramatically changed as the result of some seeming random external influence? And how much do you feel in control of the course of your life?”
Leighann Lord
Website: www.VeryFunnyLady.com
YouTube: Leighann Lord - https://www.youtube.com/user/LeighannLord
Twitter: @LeighannLord - https://twitter.com/LeighannLord
Bookings Email: LeighannLord@gmail.com or Call: 347.871.8768
Podcast: People With Parents - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-with-parents-podcast/id1135645307
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
Kevin describes his brand of comedy as “personal” drawing material from his family and life experiences. He loves performing comedy on the road – traveling the country with his mentor and close friend, Carlos Mencia – but considers New York Comedy Club his home club. “New York just does comedy right,” he says.
Kevin’s road to comedy is paved with dozen of odd jobs but never as a drug-dealer or prostitute – not that there’s anything wrong that. He now performs regularly on SiriusXM, hosts his Podcast, Just Joking, and is debuting his album, High on Molly.
Kevin says the best comedy advice he’s ever gotten is “You’re smarter than what you’re writing.” The best advice he can give is “Stop overthinking and keep moving.”
Episode 5 By the Numbers:
05:09 | Terry-Ann
Introducing, the very prickly, Kevin Dombrowski: Podcaster, Radio-er, Teacher, Comedian Host & Headliner!
08:27 | Terry-Ann/Kevin
We’re having a baby! Now what?
13:15 | Terry-Ann/Kevin
Teaching and writing comedy today – how do you work outside a normal comedy routine? Easing back into the “live” comedy scene.
19:29 | Kevin
On my road to SiriusXM Radio. What Just Happened!? Podcast with Keith Price.
26:28 | Kevin
Being the white guy who can hang – that’s my thing!
33:10 | Terry-Ann/Kevin
When asked … do the DRIVE!
38:38 | Terry-Ann/Kevin
OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks “How many times during the day do you look at yourself in the mirror?
Kevin Dombrowski
Facebook: Kevin Dombrowski - https://www.facebook.com/kevindombrowskicomedy
Twitter: @KevinDombrowski - https://twitter.com/KevinDombrowski
Instagram: @KevinDombrowskiComedy - https://www.instagram.com/kevindombrowskicomedy/
Podcast: Just Joking! With Comic Kevin Dombrowski – Listen HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-joking/id1490363873
Album - On streaming services: High On Molly – Listen HERE: https://800pgr.lnk.to/DombrowskiID
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
Brooklyn-born Jeffrey Paul now calls Staten Island his home. Evolving his comedic craft over many years, first as a writer, and now on-stage, Jeffrey believes what makes a great comedian is living an interesting life. Living that personal mantra, Jeffrey lives and works hard – constantly honing his craft, keeping a life-balance, and seeking out great mentors, which have all contributed to Jeffrey’s success as a late-comer comedian.
4:39 | Terry-Ann
Introducing, the very interesting and diverse, Jeffrey Paul: Dean of Schools, Teacher, Police Officer, Springsteen Roadie, Strip Club Manager, Podcaster, Film & T.V. Actor, and Comedian!
05:40 | Terry-Ann/Jeffrey
Not quite normal YET – how we’re putting on shows today. Some advantages of virtual comedy.
11:10 | Terry-Ann/Jeffrey
Evolving our technological skills in the new normal. How to remain relevant, be creative and find new outlets for content.
14:30 | Terry-Ann/Jeffrey
Staying on the move! What’s so wrong with Charlemagne?
16:35 | Terry-Ann/Jeffrey
Who’s Your Band? Podcast with Jeffrey Paul & Sean Morton. A who’s who talking about their musical passions.
18:04 | Terry-Ann/Jeffrey
My long and winding road to the comedic stage.
20:46 | Terry-Ann/Jeffrey
Finding your audience at any age – on being authentically funny.
22:36 | Terry-Ann/Jeffrey
Scoring a major Scorsese film!
32:46 | Terry-Ann/Jeffrey
OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks “Would you be willing to give up sex for five years if you could have wonderfully sensual and erotic dreams any night you wished?”
Jeffrey Paul
Facebook: Jeffrey Paul - https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.paul.1069
Twitter: @JeffreyPaul17 - https://twitter.com/jeffreypaul17
Instagram: @JeffreyPaul2363 - https://www.instagram.com/jeffreypaul2363/
Podcast: Who’s Your Band? With Comics Jeffrey Paul & Sean Morton - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whos-your-band/id1497361536
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
Drawing on her Brooklyn upbringing and family dynamic, Randi’s unique brand of comedy springs from her belief that “there’s healing in laughter and in telling the truth”… and the reality that the truth can be absurd, ridiculous, and oh so comical!
3:58 | Terry-Ann
Introducing Randi Simon Lupo: Writer, Actress, Creator and Performer of the acclaimed One-Woman Show “Sometimes I’m Ok.” Randi has performed throughout the Greater New York area in clubs such as Comix at Foxwoods, The New York Comedy Club, Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, The Metropolitan Room and Catch A Rising Star – Princeton to name a few.
5:22 | Terry-Ann/Randi
Contrasting different comedic worlds: Stand-Up vs. Theatre.
8:00 | Terry-Ann
How do you develop, evolve and debut a One-Woman Show?
11:44 | Terry-Ann/Randi
On actively marketing and traveling a show, especially in a time of COVID.
13:54 | Terry-Ann/Randi
Comedy “the drug.” Finding inspiration and content for developing Stand-Up.
15:51 | Terry-Ann/Randi
The importance of finding a mentor.
17:48 | Terry-Ann/Randi
The business side of the comedy business.
18:55 | Terry-Ann/Randi
Building a bigger toolbox – hosting, acting, performing, writing.
21:23 | Terry-Ann/Randi
Developing a second One-Woman Show – stretching and challenging your own talents.
27:10 | Terry-Ann/Randi
OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks “If you were able to live to the age of 90 and retain either the body or the mind of a 30-year-old for the last 60 years of your life, which would you want?”
Randi Simon Lupo
Website: www.SometimesImOk.com
Facebook: Randi Simon Lupo: https://www.facebook.com/randi.lupo
YouTube: randilupo: https://www.youtube.com/user/randilupo
Podcast: The Randi Lupo Show: https://www.spreaker.com/user/11763979/the-randi-lupo-show
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Event Yak
Website: https://www.eventyak.com/podcast
Facebook: @TheEventYak - https://www.facebook.com/TheEventYak/
Email: terri@eventyak.com
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
From her first comedic inspiration working at Chicken Delight (an iconic Hudson County, NJ fast food restaurant), to her family of funny people, to the high school classroom, listen in on how stand-up comedian, Janet Regensburg finds the funny in everything.
Janet Regensburg
Facebook: Janet Regensburg, https://www.facebook.com/jregs6
Instagram: @JanetRegs, https://www.instagram.com/janetregs/
Twitter: @JLREGS, https://twitter.com/jlregs
Terry-Ann Zander
Email: TerryAnn@TazComedy.com
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @TazComedy
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Event Yak
Website: https://www.eventyak.com/podcast
Facebook: @TheEventYak - https://www.facebook.com/TheEventYak/
Email: terri@eventyak.com
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
Episode 2 By the Numbers:
4:02 | Terry-Ann
Introducing Janet Regensburg: N.J. High School Math Teacher turned comedian, actor, writer, producer!
6:16 | Terry-Ann/Janet
From a HS Math Teacher’s perspective ... finding the “X” in life.
8:28 | Terry-Ann
How does a Math Teacher go from math to comedy?
10:14 | Terry-Ann/Janet
Is comedy acting?
11:53 | Terry-Ann/Janet
Developing comedy personas – using our bodies and facial expressions to enhance the comedy.
On show prep, and the importance of having a support network.
14:37 | Terry-Ann/Janet
On coaching. How to balance your comedic nights with your “day job.”
17:20 | Terry-Ann
Where does your comedy inspiration come from?
18:40 | | Terry-Ann/Janet
Being the comedic voice for your audience. On giving back to your community.
19:56 | Terry-Ann/Janet
The business of the comedy business – protocols, politeness, and promoters.
22:26 | Terry-Ann/Janet
The business of comedy isn’t taught in comedy school.
25:40 | Terry-Ann/Janet
Murder, she writes!
26:19 | Terry-Ann/Janet
Why comedy now? The inner “Church Lady” comes out.
30:00 | Terry-Ann/Janet
OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks “If you were able to live to the age of 90 and retain either the body or the mind of a 30-year-old for the last 60 years of your life, which would you want?”
In this, our pilot episode, indeed, EPISODE ONE, hosts Terry-Ann Zander and Terri Walters discuss the crystallization of Some Kind of Comedian. They provide you with the who, what, when, where and why of the show, and how they hope to shine a spotlight onto the backstories of today’s Stand-Up funny guys and funny gals.
Terry-Ann Zander
TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971
Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Some Kind of Comedian
Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast
Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/
Event Yak
Website: https://www.eventyak.com/podcast
Facebook: @TheEventYak https://www.facebook.com/TheEventYak/
Email: terri@eventyak.com
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
Episode 1 By the Numbers
01:51 – Welcome to the Show!
03:39 – Who are we going to interview?
04:39 – What do we want the show to BE for our listeners?
06:00 – What’s the 411 on the format, and what’s your WHY?
08:15 – Terry-Ann educates Terri on the “lingo of Comedy.”
09:58 – Comedy is the best medicine.
11:45 – “It’s not me, it’s YOU!”
13:50 – The art of being a good listener.
15:20 – Who will we be yakking with, and what will we be yakking about?
23:10 – Where to find us.