Old Dirty Boston
In this episode, I'm at La Scala in Randolph for lunch with Myles Connor and Al Dotoli, two of Milton's most notorious men. One, for robbing banks and priceless works of art from Boston museums. The other, for managing the careers of entertainers like Frank Sinatra, Ozzy Osbourne and Rodney Dangerfield. Dane Cook told me, "Al Dotoli made me an arena comic." Al and Miles were childhood friends. They were in a high school band together. When Myles stole a Rembrandt from the MFA in 1975, he traded it back to bargain a reduced sentence and $10,000 reward. Al's the man who returned the...
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In this episode I'm talking to Boston Comedian Drew Dunn. Tune in to hear how he got started in stand-up, and how his Dad watching Twitch, helped him land a dream gig touring around the country opening for Dane Cook.
info_outline Old Dirty Boston Podcast Live Nov. 2nd 2023Old Dirty Boston
In this episode I speak with local comedians, Christian Trotter, Big D, the Legendary Vinnie Favorito and more. We also check back in with Director John Hickey and his heated fued with comedian Tim McKlasky.
info_outline Old Dirty Boston Podcast Live Nov. 1st 2023Old Dirty Boston
In this episode I confront Tim McKlasky on his use of the Golden Banana and Film Directory John Hickey expresses his anger.
info_outline Vinnie FavoritoOld Dirty Boston
In this episode I'm talking to the funniest man in Boston Comedy, the one and only, Vinnie Favorito. Vinnie talks about growing up in J.P., his first time seeing stand-up at the Ding Ho, winning the San Francisco Comedy Festival, Vegas, L.A., Foxwoods, and friendships.
info_outline Dane CookOld Dirty Boston
In this episode I'm talking to one of the greatest stand up comedians ever to come out of the city of Boston, Dane Cook. Dane talks about growing up in Arlington, navigating his dad's alcholism, childhood anxiety, and the importance of drive, determination and will power in the entertainment industry.
info_outline David Callinan Boston's Best Street PhotographerOld Dirty Boston
In this episode I'm talking to Boston Street Photographer @larrydavey_ or David Callinan. In my opinion Dave is the best street photographer in Boston. His style is up close and personal, raw and dramatic. Dave talks about shooting in New York and Mumbai, India and what he wants to do next.
info_outline Janet McNamaraOld Dirty Boston
In this episode I'm talking to Janet McNamara one of Boston's funnies and most original stand up comics.
info_outline Lenny Clarke and the Ding HoOld Dirty Boston
In this episode I'm talking to the legend of Boston comedy Lenny Clarke about the begining of Boston's stand up scene at the Ding Ho. A chinese restaurant in a Portuguese neighborhood (Inman Sq Cambridge) with western saloon decor. Hopefully this will the first of a series of episodes on the life and times of Lenny Clarke.
info_outline Sober DanOld Dirty Boston
In this episode, I'm talking to Dan Hall host of the Weed Game Show who decided to stop smoking weed for 30 days, the longest he's gone since he was 12. Dan also gave up drinking about a year ago and talks very honestly about how alcohol, Adderall and weed have affected him. All this talk about Boston comedy and comedians wouldn't be complete without a live show. We'll be taping a live episode of The Weed Game Show on December 1st at Laugh Boston. Tickets are $20. I hope you can make it to the show, I'll be there, Dan will be hosting, its gonna be a great night, I hope...
info_outlineIn this episode, I'm talking to Jonathon Gates host of the Black Comedy Explosion Boston's longest running comedy night, every Wednesday at Slade's 958 Tremont St. in Boston.
I can tell you from experience this is the liveliest room for comedy in Boston, and if you consider yourself a fan of the art of stand-up comedy, I urge you to experience it for yourself.
It was an honor and a pleasure to learn more about Jonathon, his journey into comedy, growing up between Boston and South Carolina and the true heart and soul that he has put into his show the Black Comedy Explosion.