425: Jeremy Pinsly and the Green Point Comedy Club
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427: Jonathan Van Halem and Hot Gossip
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Jonathan Van Halem! Comedian! Friend! Delight! More! You can follow him on and check out his tour dates at and you can listen to this delightful conversation we have right here right now! Also, here's some information about Jonathan from "Hi, my name Jonathan van Halem. I’m a stand-up comedian based in Brooklyn, NY. I currently work at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. I host a great stand up show called . It frequently sells out, and it’s been (ever heard of it?). I’ve performed on some of New York’s best showcases, like 50 First Jokes, Newcomers at the Bell House, and One...
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426: Rebecca Kaplan and Bad Fan Fic
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Rebecca Kaplan! Comedian! Podcaster! Friend! Delight! More! Rebecca is a super funny comedian who is a co-host of Bad Fan Fic Podcast, you can follow her on Instagram & Youtube @RebeccaTKaplan, and you can visit for a full list of her shows in NYC & tour dates. AND you can listen to this conversation we have on my podcast right here right now or right any time! Enjoy! And this is only the first HALF of our conversation. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR simply
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425: Jeremy Pinsly and the Green Point Comedy Club
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Jeremy Pinsly! Comedian! New comedy club owner! Friend! Delight! More! Jeremy and I have a great chat! You can have a great listen! And here's some information from the press release about his new club: ANNOUNCING OPENING WEEKEND OF THE GREENPOINT COMEDY CLUB APRIL 10-11, 2026 NYC’S NEWEST VENUE FOR COMEDY AND MORE LOCATION: 66 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222 OPENING WEEKEND: Friday April 10th and Saturday April 11th Tickets: February 25, 2026 - New York, NY - NYC comedy favorite and veteran show producer Jeremy Pinsly and his wife and business...
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424: Hallie Cantor and Like This, But Funnier
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Hallie Cantor! Writer! Novelist! Friend! Delight! More! Her new book is called "Like This, But Funnier" and it's available . The release date is April 7 but you can pre-order it anytime before then. (You can't pre-order it after then, because then that's just called "ordering.") You can follow her on Bluesky and Instagram at @halliecantor, and get more info on what she's up to at ! We have a great chat! You have a great listen! And this is only the first HALF of our chat! For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR
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423: Benny Feldman and Butterfly Pavilion
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! Comedian! Friend! Delight! More! Benny is @feldfrog on social media where he posts one-liner stand-up and is on tour right now with his hour of jokes called "Butterfly Pavilion." From his website: "A tour is a made-up concept where you just string together different dates and say it’s a tour" It's true! He's right! About a lot of things! We have a great talk about comedy and lots of things. Have a listen! PS This is only the first HALF of our chat. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or simply
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422: Karin Babbitt and Not in a Cult
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Karin Babbitt! Comedian! Story-teller! Friend! Delight! More! Karin's new album is called and is available all the album places! She is on a webseries on YouTube, called and this is . She is also on the story-telling circuit and Also, here are... Her Her Her We have a delightful chat! You have a delightful listen! And this is only the first HALF of our conversation. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR Enjoy!
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421: Chandler Dean and Abolish Everything!
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Chandler Dean! Comedian! Speechwriter! Friend! Delight! More! We have a fun chat! You have a fun listen! From Chandler's website: Chandler Dean is a comedian and speechwriter who created, hosts, and executive produces the comedy debate show on Nebula—taped in front of a live audience every month at . () He also leads the humor practice at and hosts the recurring satire and humor reading series . His work has been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Vulture, McSweeney's, Reductress, and Hard Drive. He is the author of the...
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420: Talia Clay and Spilling T
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Talia Clay! Comedian! Friend! Delight! More! Talia is a stand-up comedian in Chicago who "has been described as a clean toilet." She co-produces two shows. One is Spilling T, an all trans variety show and Standup Strip Down, a show where comics do burlesque then tell jokes in their undies. Both the shows are monthly! So, check those shows out if you're in Chicago! And check out this conversation between me and Talia if you're anywhere! We have a great chat! You have a great listen! Enjoy! PS This is only the first HALF of our chat. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or simply...
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419: Troy Walker and Esquire
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Troy Walker! Comedian! Writer! Friend! Delight! More! Troy's debut comedy album "Esquire" is out today! About the album: Troy Walker and Blonde Medicine are pleased to announce the release of Esquire, Troy’s debut comedy album recorded at Comedy Works Denver. Esquire is available everywhere comedy is streamed or downloaded. With nearly 20 years of stand-up to pull from, Troy has compiled his favorite bits into his upcoming debut album. On it, Troy tackles racist magicians and porn plotlines, old-school drink names and dating rules, and culture shock in Paris. He uses anecdotes,...
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418: Sue Funke and Congratusorry!
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Sue Funke! Comedian! Writer! Actor! Friend! Delight! More! Sue is a super funny comedian with a new album out right now called ! Listen to that! And listen to this! PS This podcast is only the first HALF of our conversation. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR simply
info_outlineJeremy Pinsly! Comedian! New comedy club owner! Friend! Delight! More!
Jeremy and I have a great chat! You can have a great listen! And here's some information from the press release about his new club:
ANNOUNCING OPENING WEEKEND OF THE GREENPOINT COMEDY CLUB
APRIL 10-11, 2026
NYC’S NEWEST VENUE FOR COMEDY AND MORE
LOCATION: 66 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
OPENING WEEKEND: Friday April 10th and Saturday April 11th
Tickets: https://www.greenpointcomedyclub.com/
February 25, 2026 - New York, NY - NYC comedy favorite and veteran show producer Jeremy Pinsly and his wife and business partner Kayla Pinsly will open The Greenpoint Comedy Club this spring. Greenpoint Comedy Club will feature the best comics in NYC and beyond and boasts a thoughtfully designed bar room where you can find expertly crafted cocktails (and more!) from afternoons through 2AM. The venue is over 2,000 square feet in a prime location in Greenpoint.
The bar will open in late March, with a grand opening weekend on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11. Live comedy will kick off on April 10 with an 8PM show, followed by an opening party with music, food and some of the coolest comics in NYC. The weekend will continue on April 11 with two shows at 7:30PM and 10:15PM.
Greenpoint Comedy Club is a venue for comics, by a comic. From top of the line lighting and A/V systems to the design of the space, every detail of this club has been considered to maximize the experience for both the comics and the audience. This will be a place for comics to work regular spots, headliner nights and record their specials. Jeremy aims to create a place for comedians at all stages of their career to have an opportunity to reach new audiences.
Jeremy has performed and produced stand-up in NYC and on the road for more than 15 years, He’s produced shows in comedy clubs, speakeasies, a boxing gym, and a brownstone in Cobble Hill, where monthly shows sold out consistently for two years. Armed with a unique sense of what works and what is missing from most comedy venues, Jeremy and Kayla aim to make the Greenpoint Comedy Club a destination for the best comedy in NYC. As Jeremy describes, GCC’s mission is “to run the highest quality show possible while also giving younger comics a chance to get their start.”
Greenpoint Comedy Club will serve as an incubator for the comedy scene. With a mission to bring “the hang” back, guests and performers are welcome to mingle and network before and after performances. Jeremy says: “We want to create a club where you can spend an evening, not just see a show and go. We’ve intentionally designed this space so you can grab a drink and meet new friends all night long.”
With a cozy atmosphere, ample seating and a top tier alcohol program curated by industry veteran and skilled mixologist Dory Greenberg, GCC aims to be a spot where you can grab a great drink and stay a while. While comedy is at the heart of everything Greenpoint Comedy Club does, the club will also feature live music, writing workshops and even after school programs with the intention of offering a space for creatives of all types to gather.
ABOUT THE GREENPOINT COMEDY CLUB:
The Greenpoint Comedy Club is NYC’s newest comedy club located in the nightlife center of Greenpoint. By offering regular standup shows, unique produced shows and live music in a cozy, speakeasy environment, Greenpoint Comedy Club aims to be a flagship destination for NYC nightlife.
ABOUT JEREMY PINSLY:
Jeremy Pinsly, born in Nashville, has performed standup comedy in NYC for the past 15 years. He has produced standup shows at comedy clubs, bars, restaurants, and speakeasies all over NYC. In 2015 he started a podcast with an 89 year old comedian and actress, Dev Rogers where they discussed life and comedy in Dev’s rent stabilized apartment in the Upper West Side. In 2022 Jeremy and his now wife Kayla started a comedy show in their apartment, Bubbe’s Comedy Hour, that ran successfully for over 2 years. Most recently Jeremy started a comedy production business in Nashville, TN where he ran shows at Friends in Low Places on Broadway, Music City Boxing Gym and other venues all over the city. In late fall of 2025, Jeremy founded the Greenpoint Comedy Club.
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