In the Tank Episode 112 - Kurt Metzger
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Original release date: April 6, 2009 Originally from South Jersey Kurt started his stand up career in Philadelphia and in 2001, he moved to NYC. I think we could have left Kurt alone in my kitchen with a 6 pack of Budweiser and a list of topics and pressed record. But luckily we were there to be the laugh track. After listening to this podcast, it will be easy to see how Kurt’s unique brand of humor has led him to numerous writing jobs and appearances on Showtime’s White Boys in the Hood, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham and most recently his own half hour Comedy Central Presents. ...
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In the Tank Episode 111 - Becky Donohue
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Original release date: March 27, 2009 This week we welcome New York native . Ever wonder how Becky makes sunshine? We found out. Also learn about my new use for hand sanitizer, how Becky deals with “gentle violations” on the road, and how Shaki triumphs over diversity. Dan Allen you ask? Approaching his 200th day of homeless status.
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In the Tank Episode 110 - Ted Alexandro
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Original release date: March 20, 2009 This week we welcome Queens, NY native . We ease into the tank by catching up on Dan’s squatting and my pledge for better dental hygiene. After Jon surprises us with an old picture of Ted and Jon both with hair, we have Ted answer some listener submitted questions. From there we delve into Ted’s life and views on comedy covering such topics as the importance of being able to adapt to different environments, the comedy coalition, Ted’s first comedy vehicle, the advantages of starting stand up in NY, and how growing up has changed Ted’s act. Lastly...
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In the Tank Episode 109 - Mark Babbitt
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Original release date: March 16, 2009 This week I was in Houston at the Laff Stop with my buddy Jason Kanter. Jason introduced me to Mark Babbitt. Mark is the former managing partner of the Houston Laff Stop and he’s the voice you hear introducing Mitch Hedberg on Mitch’s first CD, Strategic Grill Locations. Along with Mitch, Mark talks about Doug Stanhope, Margaret Cho, Greg Fitzsimmons and Richard Lewis.
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In the Tank Episode 108 - Baron Vaughn
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Original release date: March 7, 2009 Baron braved the snowstorm from the Upper West Side to Queens to talk about magic, Garfield, developing in Boston, commercials, college work and he kicked off the show with a little beat boxing.
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In the Tank Episode 107 - Ophira Eisenberg
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Original release date: Feb 26, 2009 Sweet Ophira talks about Sweet Paprika, taping of her new DVD at Comix, leaving a boy in Canada, the woes of producing your own show and a deer committing suicide.
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In the Tank Episode 106 - Andy Pitz
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Original release date: Feb 20, 2009 Andy Pitz tells a tale about a kid getting his hand blown off by a homemade pipe bomb, his experience as a bouncer for exotic dancers and enlightened us with his expert knowledge of helium tanks.
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In the Tank Episode 105 - Pat Dixon
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Find out why became a "suit comic."
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In the Tank Episode 104 - Nate Bargatze
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Original release date: Feb 6, 2009 Fun Trivia: One of only two guests to be on twice:
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In the Tank Episode 103 - Moody McCarthy
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Original release date: Jan 30, 2009 This was our first episode with a guest and you know it's !
info_outlineThis week we welcome Michael Stahl back to the podcast. Michael is a freelance journalist, writer and editor based in Queens, New York, and the co-author of Big Sexy: Bartolo Colón In His Own Words, published by Abrams Books.
Sam and Jon do a brief weekly check in before talking with Michael as we explore dating in COVID times and parallels between writing and standup.
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