Some Kind of Comedian

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.

SC 21 PUSHING PAUSE with Terry-Ann Zander & Terri Walters 05/02/2021

SC 21 PUSHING PAUSE with Terry-Ann Zander & Terri Walters 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 /episode/index/show/comedian/id/18944516

SC 20 A BRONX TALE with Debbie Bazza 04/16/2021

SC 20 A BRONX TALE with Debbie Bazza Debbie Bazza, born, and raised in Bronx NY, talks with Terry-Ann and Terri about relationships, kids, comedy and COVID. /episode/index/show/comedian/id/18738848

SC 19 THE BEATLES AND ME with Helaine Witt 04/02/2021

SC 19 THE BEATLES AND ME with Helaine Witt 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. /episode/index/show/comedian/id/18583262

SC 18 LAUGHTER IS MEDICINE with Linda Marcus Smith 03/19/2021

SC 18 LAUGHTER IS MEDICINE with Linda Marcus Smith 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. /episode/index/show/comedian/id/18355295

SC 17 WRITING OUT THE STORM with Paul Hallasy 03/05/2021

SC 17 WRITING OUT THE STORM with Paul Hallasy NYC guy, Paul Hallasy has shaped and built his artistic career through writing, perseverance, grit, networking and reinvention – but especially writing. 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. /episode/index/show/comedian/id/18193952

SC 16 THE PINK UNICORN with Kilara Sen 02/19/2021

SC 16 THE PINK UNICORN with Kilara Sen 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 conscious /episode/index/show/comedian/id/17991959

SC 15 CONFIDENTLY UNDERCONFIDENT with Vanessa Hollingshead 02/05/2021

SC 15 CONFIDENTLY UNDERCONFIDENT with Vanessa Hollingshead 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. /episode/index/show/comedian/id/17813105

SC 14 FUNNY IN PERPETUITY with Gaye Lirot 01/22/2021

SC 14 FUNNY IN PERPETUITY with Gaye Lirot 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. /episode/index/show/comedian/id/17642468

SC 13 WORKIN' IT with Nicky Paris 01/08/2021

SC 13 WORKIN' IT with Nicky Paris 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. /episode/index/show/comedian/id/17464658

SC 12 THE COMEBACK KID with Donna Moran 12/24/2020

SC 12 THE COMEBACK KID with Donna Moran 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. /episode/index/show/comedian/id/17293958

SC 11 - YOU GET MORE THAN YOU GIVE with Jim Dalakas 12/11/2020

SC 11 - YOU GET MORE THAN YOU GIVE with Jim Dalakas 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 /episode/index/show/comedian/id/17144693

SC 10 GIVING THANKS with Terry-Ann Zander & Terri Walters 11/23/2020

SC 10 GIVING THANKS with Terry-Ann Zander & Terri Walters Terri-Ann & Terri reflect on their journey creating SKoC and what they're thankful for this holiday. /episode/index/show/comedian/id/16920851

SC 9 FROM SHY TO FLY with Rob Cioffi 11/13/2020

SC 9 FROM SHY TO FLY with Rob Cioffi 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. 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 - The Virtual Comedy Writer's Room. /episode/index/show/comedian/id/16771313

SC 8 IOWA...WHO KNEW? with Julie Mac 10/30/2020

SC 8 IOWA...WHO KNEW? with Julie Mac 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. /episode/index/show/comedian/id/16539401

SC 7 HUMOR IN THE MIDST with Kate Lyn Reiter 10/16/2020

SC 7 HUMOR IN THE MIDST with Kate Lyn Reiter 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? /episode/index/show/comedian/id/16419341

SC 6 HA HA AHHH with Leighann Lord 10/02/2020

SC 6 HA HA AHHH with Leighann Lord 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. /episode/index/show/comedian/id/16218461

SC 5 KEEP MOVING with Kevin Dombrowski 09/18/2020

SC 5 KEEP MOVING with Kevin Dombrowski Kevin describes his brand of comedy as “personal.” He loves performing comedy on the road, with his mentor and friend, Carlos Mencia, but considers New York Comedy Club his home base. /episode/index/show/comedian/id/16034282

SC 4 EMBRACING YOUR RENAISSANCE MAN with Jeffrey Paul 09/03/2020

SC 4 EMBRACING YOUR RENAISSANCE MAN with Jeffrey Paul 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. /episode/index/show/comedian/id/15877328

SC 3 SOMETIMES I'M OK with Randi Simon Lupo 08/21/2020

SC 3 SOMETIMES I'M OK with Randi Simon Lupo 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! /episode/index/show/comedian/id/15661523

SC 2 MATH IS EASY, COMEDY IS HARD with Janet Regensburg 08/07/2020

SC 2 MATH IS EASY, COMEDY IS HARD with Janet Regensburg 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. /episode/index/show/comedian/id/15511805

SC 1 Welcome to Some Kind of Comedian 07/25/2020

SC 1 Welcome to Some Kind of Comedian 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. /episode/index/show/comedian/id/15351191

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