Nick Zaino joins us in the Acement to talk about 100 Years Of Boston Comedy. Nick is an accomplished arts journalist and even spent time performing comedy to experience stand up himself. This first hand knowledge and his experience writing about comedy led him to develop his 100 Years Of Boston Comedy lectures and his Boston Comedy Radio Station on the Live365 App. Check out Nick Zaino at https://100yearsofbostoncomedy.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins&nbs ..read more

Aaron Leidecker is in the Acement this week. Aaron got on stage for the first time only a few years ago, but has proven to be one of the hardest working new comics. He can be seen on multiple shows each night, accomplishing 222 performances last year. Check out Aaron at https://www.facebook.com/aaron.leidecker.3 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins  Check out our friends at The Mix Tape Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mix-tape/id1506341 ..read more

Paul D'Angelo joins us in the Acement.  Paul is mentioned with the best comics to ever come out of Boston.  His path from DA to comedian is an amazing story.  He is admired by everyone from new comics to established comics to some of the top comics working today.  Check out Paul at https://www.pdangelo.com/site/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins  ..read more

After seeing him in the penultimate episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, we knew we had to have Maine native Ian Harvie in the Acement for a discussion on his comedy and acting career. From his stand up special "May The Best C*ck Win" to shows like Curb and Will & Grace, Ian had plenty of stories. Why is he Scott's spirit animal? Listen and find out. Check out Ian at https://ianharvie.com/ or on https://www.instagram.com/officialtrandyman/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/s ..read more

Two of our favorite guests, Brian Mulhern and Brendan Kirby, joins us in the Acement to discuss the greatest sitcom every, Seinfeld. We are all mega fans of the show, hell Brendan is the author of The Official Seinfeld Cookbook. We discuss favorite episodes, scenes, guest stars and more. https://www.instagram.com/brendankirbytv/ https://www.instagram.com/bripharm/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins  ..read more

If you're an economist working for HBO and you love comedy, what would you do. Art Bell came up with the idea for Comedy Central. Art Bell joined us in the Acement and shared the story on how he came up with the idea for Comedy Central and how it came to be. You can read about it in his book Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor. https://www.amazon.com/Constant-Comedy-Started-Central-Sense/dp/1646040899 https://www.artbellwriter.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https ..read more

Derek Furtado joins us in the Acement this week to breakdown the art of comedy. Derek always offers a perspective on performing comedy and writing that is interesting and this time is no different. His approach to performing gives him a unique voice that makes him a hilarious performer. Check Derek out at https://www.facebook.com/DerekFurtadoComedy/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins  ..read more

Jim Colliton is today's guest in the Acement. Jim is a Boston Comedy staple and long time friend of Scott and Ace. Comics admire his fast wit and incredible story telling ability. He is prolific writer with multiple specials and recordings including his latest special Ultimate Dad on Youtube. Even a comic with Jim's talent has a great funny bad gig story. Check out Jim at https://jimwhat.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins  ..read more

Legendary Boston Comedian and Author Mike Donovan is this week's guest. He was presented with the 2023 Boston Comedy Choice Legacy Award. Besides an amazing comedy career, Mike has written over 100 books. A conversation with Mike Donovan is like taking a master class in comedy. Check out Mike's books at https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00N7YRHXY?ingress=0&visitId=9e74e3d6-e355-44d2-b985-d16a232404bf&ref_=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_6 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott ..read more

Jay Burns and Grandma Martha join us in the Acement so you know this one went off the rails. They come to announce their new project, but Martha gets a few scotches in her and F**k It. Where are the focusing their creativity now? Listen and find out. Check out https://www.facebook.com/jay.burns1 & https://www.facebook.com/brian.vincent.750 for more info Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins  ..read more