A Comedy Advice Podcast

By Stephen SettanniComedy Improv

A Comedy Advice Podcast episodes

November 21, 2020 Ep 198: Nina G (Author of Stutterer, Interrupted)
Nina G is the San Francisco Bay Area's favorite female stuttering stand up comedian (granted she is the only one). She is also a disability activist, storyteller, author and educator. She brings her humor to help people confront and understand social justice issues such as disability, diversity, and equity.

Nina drops by to talk to Stephen about
-what causes stuttering
-how many people stutter
-how we can be allies to people who stutter
-how Nina has been able to pursue her passion of standup
-and so much more!
Then the two cook up some advice, from deciphering a quote from a robot, helping a new archaeologist dig inside himself, how to stop feeling sleepy, and so much more.

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Find Nina here!
https://www.ninagcomedian.com/
Facebook Fan Page: Facebook.com/ninagcomedian
Twitter: @ninagcomedian (occasional adult content)
Youtube: NinaGcomic (some adult content)
Blog: ninagcomedian.wordpress.com/
Email: [email protected]
56 min
November 16, 2020 Ep 197: Felipe Esparza (Netflix's Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones, Winner NBC's Last Comic Standing)
Felipe Esparza is a comedian and actor known for his stand-up specials “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You” and “Translate This”, his recurring appearances on Netflix’s “Gentefied”, NBC’s “Superstore”, "The Opening Act", "Guest House" with Pauly Shore, and Adultswim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010) and his popular podcast called “What’s Up Fool?”.
His brand new third (and fourth) stand-up specials "Bad Decisions" & "Malas Decisiones" just aired on Netflix – one in English and one in Spanish – the first time an American comedian has done a stand-up special in Spanish!
Felipe stops by to tell Stephen about what he's been up to, how he was able to do TWO specials in TWO different languages at the same time, what he had to do to perfect his Spanish special, and MORE.

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Watch "Bad Decisions" & "Malas Decisiones" on Netflix!
See Felipe LIVE at his next upcoming shows: https://felipesworld.com/
Listen to Felipe's podcast "What's Up, Fool?": https://felipesworld.com/podcast/
42 min
November 09, 2020 Ep 196: Maz Jobrani (Netflix's Immigrant, Comedy Central, Axis of Evil Comedy Group)
Maz Jobrani is a stellar comedian, writer, and actor. Maz was a series regular on the CBS comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS as a series regular. He can often be seen on television’s most popular shows such as GREY’S ANATOMY, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, THE DETOUR, LAST MAN STANDING, and SHAMELESS. He’s co-starred in many additional films, including Sydney Pollack’s THE INTERPRETER, Disney’s DESCENDANTS and Ice Cube’s FRIDAY AFTER NEXT. Maz’s original NETFLIX standup special IMMIGRANT was filmed at the prestigious Kennedy Center and is currently available for streaming. He’s also released 3 additional solo specials on SHOWTIME including: BROWN AND FRIENDLY, I COME IN PEACE, and I’M NOT A TERRORIST, BUT I’VE PLAYED ONE ON TV.
In the Spring of 2016 he performed at the White House where he had the privilege of introducing Michelle Obama.
Maz served as the host for the 45th International Emmy’s in New York.
He was a founding member of THE AXIS OF EVIL comedy tour, which aired on Comedy Central.
He is a regular panelist on NPR’s WAIT WAIT DONT TELL ME and has given 2 TED Talks. His LA Times Best Selling Book, I’M NOT A TERRORIST BUT I’VE PLAYED ONE ON TV, was published by Simon & Schuster. Maz executive produced EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE, a documentary about his sister’s battle with breast cancer which is currently available on iTunes.
Maz hosts his own podcast Back to School with Maz Jobrani with the All Things Comedy Network.

Maz joined Stephen to talk about:
What the founder of the Comedy Store Mitzy Shore told Maz he should wear when he became a regular there.
How the Axis of Evil Comedy Group was created.
How Maz grew as a comedian by learning what do do when opening and closing spots having to follow great comedians like Andrew Dice Clay.
The importance of being in the moment and calling out what’s happening beyond the stage.
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Follow Maz!
https://www.mazjobrani.com/
@mazjobrani on Twitter & IG
Check out Maz’s special IMMIGRANT on Netflix!
Listen to Maz’s podcast Back to School with Maz Jobrani
https://www.mazjobrani.com/back-to-school-with-maz-jobrani-podcast/
See Maz perform LIVE Nov 10-12th at the Tempe Improv!
https://www.tempeimprov.com/events/41038

27 min
November 02, 2020 Ep 195: Mike Cannon (Comedy Central, TruTV, Barstool Sports, host of Irish Goodbye Podcast)
Mike Cannon is a comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, and DELIGHTFUL human being. Mike has been seen on Comedy Central, TruTV, Barstool Sports, MTV, Amazon, and his albums have been found at the tippy top of iTunes & Billboard comedy charts.

Mike joins Stephen to talk about:
-The movie "Timing" that Mike starred in and how his scene with Tim Dillon sunk deep to his core.
-How Mike is able to salvage old tags and punchlines and revitalize them for new bits.
-The brilliant format of Mike’s special LIFE BEGINS with interview breaks of some of the most vicious comics like Robert Kelly, Craig Robinson, Jim Norton, and more trashing him.
-Mike’s vocabulary.

Then Mike and Stephen swing on over to the advice segment and hit it hard. They interpret a quote from a robot, help a youngster investigate a bedroom robbery, give public speaking tips, and so much more.

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Follow Mike!
http://www.mikecannoncomedy.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iammikecannon/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IamMikeCannon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamMikeCannon/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dongcomic2

See Mike perform LIVE in Philly December 6th:
https://philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/132572

Watch "Timing" on Amazon Prime (If you live in Canada, DM Mike for the link!): https://www.amazon.com/Timing-Mike-Cannon/dp/B08BJXNSPQ

Listen to Irish Goodbye Podcast with Mike Cannon & Mike Feeney!
https://gasdigitalnetwork.com/gdn-show-channels/irish-goodbye/

50 min
October 29, 2020 Ep 194: Reece Muniz
Reece Muniz is a fast rising comedian based out of Phoenix. He performs regularly at the top comedy clubs in the Valley of the Sun and has shared the stage with nationally renowned comics like Jesus Trejo, Alex Reymundo, and more. He's also the host of the Studio Gangsta podcast.
Reece joins Stephen as they talk about Reece's traumatic first experience trying standup and why he kept it up, his new podcast, and why Reece is wise beyond his years. Then the two get into some advice, including how to get the farm stank out of a car, tips for opening up a funeral accessories shop, and more.

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Follow Reece:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/reecemuniz/

See Reece perform LIVE:
October 30th-31st at Laff's Comedy Cafe in Tucson: https://www.laffstucson.com/coming-soon.html
Nov 4th at the House of Comedy in Phoenix: https://www.showclix.com/event/comics-unleashedw96sGob
Nov 13th with Paul Rodriguez & Joey Medina (Latin Kings of Comedy): https://soazproductionsllc.simpletix.com/e/59700/?promocode=MUNIZ
1 hr 3 min
October 28, 2020 Ep 193: Eric Bernal
Originally from Sleepy Hollow, NY, today's special guest is comedian Eric Bernal. Eric joins Stephen to talk about how he got into comedy, how he's become an opener, feature, and headliner in just 14 months, and more.
Then the two advice it up as they interpret a quote from a robot, help an unmotivated gamer rekindle his passion for Fortnite, positive spin some negative traits, and so much more.

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Follow Eric!
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericbernalcomedy

Bookings:
[email protected]

See Eric perform LIVE:
Standup Live 10/28
https://phoenix.standuplive.com/shows/131604
House of Comedy 11/4
https://az.houseofcomedy.net/attraction/comics-unleashed/
Prescott Comedy Club 11/6
DM/Email Eric for tickets
JP’s Comedy Club 11/12
https://www.jpscomedyclub.com/events/james-hoenscheidt-and-special-guests/
56 min
October 27, 2020 Ep 192: XIMXIA aka Lauren D'Abate
XIMXIA (pronounced shem-shee-ya) aka Lauren D'Abate is a versatile Top 20 Billboard charting Los Angeles singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
Lauren drops by to talk with Stephen about:
-how Lauren got started with music at a VERY YOUNG AGE (I bet you can't guess when!)
-the mental fortitude needed to break up with bands that don’t help you grow
-the beautiful things we can create with anger
Then the two harmonize on advice by helping someone ask a girl "do you have a boyfriend?" in a tactful way, how to get neighboring campers to turn down their music, and so much more.

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Follow XIMXIA!
https://ximxia.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ximxiamusic/

Listen to XIMXIA's new EP Anymore But Here!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3NI1p3IVpB8gWWnrSnpXz2
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ximxia/1477591604

Subscribe to XIMXIA's YouTube page to stay tuned for her new music video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFt--sc3qvpHbxZ4HFzfPhA
50 min
October 26, 2020 Ep 191: Monica Nevi host of Dumb Pitches Podcast
Monica Nevi is an ex-collegiate basketball player turned nationally touring comedian. Monica opened for comedians like Michael Ian Black, Ari Shaffir, Sarah Colonna and Nick Swardson among many other impressive names and has performed in the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, 208 Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival, Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival and the Seattle International Comedy Competition. She also has a new album "Mostly Finger Guns" available now for pre-order and releasing 10/30!
Monica drops by to talk with Stephen about:
-How Monica got into comedy after getting injured playing college basketball.
-Her growth after doing comedy for 10 years and how jokes require training from a writing and performance perspective.
-The inspirational origin of her Huglife podcast where she and co-host Mike Coletta put a more positive spin on the world.
-Monica’s brilliant mini docuseries 80-for-80 where she interviews the elderly (and the reason she started it).
Then the two hobble into some advice, including how to get a sleepy dog off of your chest, how to react when friends don't reciprocate gift-giving, and so much more.
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Follow Monica!
https://monicanevi.com/
https://linktr.ee/MonicaNevi

Pre-order Monica's New Album "Mostly Finger Guns" Now!
https://orcd.co/mostly-finger-guns
Listen to the Huglife Podcast:
https://huglifepodcast.com/

Watch Monica's mini docuseries "80-for-80":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZURa4Ycg4w
1 hr 5 min
October 21, 2020 Ep 190: Josh Blue (Winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing)
Josh Blue is an extraordinary comedian that WON Season 4 of NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2006 and 5 specials that have released on Showtime, Comedy Central, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon.

He was the first comedian to perform stand-up on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, was named Best Winning Reality Show Guest on Live with Regis and Kelly, and his story has been featured on Fox, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, and CNN.

Josh does over 200 shows a year, continuing to spread laughter and break down stereotypes of people with disabilities. His stand-up routine is in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guarantee that no two shows are alike.

Josh joins Stephen to talk about:
-His start in comedy at an open mic in between a slam poet and a songwriter.
-What it’s like to mix comedy and music through his experience opening for The Lumineers.
-Josh's approach to comedy, including learnings from past shows, not writing anything down, and reading the room to add comedy decor like one-liners, callbacks, and more..
-How Josh’s self-awareness and ability to see how his audience sees him allows him to work with and mess with his them.

Then the two troublemakers get insightful and start to give advice, from helping someone that is disgusted by his girlfriend's kisses, keeping up a lie to cover up that a guy skated into a bus, and so much more.

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Follow Josh!
https://www.joshblue.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnYcoEwcvu-9FDOZw7sx3fQ
https://www.instagram.com/joshbluecomedy/

See Josh perform LIVE in Phoenix at the Tempe Improv!
https://www.tempeimprov.com/events/40789
33 min
October 20, 2020 Ep 189: Jonesy (Gotham, Drunk History, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, host of Weird AF News)
Jonesy is a standup comedian based in LA that has performed in 7 different countries. He is also an actor seen in Gotham, Drunk History, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and more and hosts and produces Weird AF News that recently hit 1 million downloads.
Jonesy joins Stephen, Eric, and Kam to talk about:
-Jonesy’s tour in several Asian countries as COVID started…
-Jonesy's experience taking on a job at a COVID testing facility.
-Jonesy’s daily podcast “Weird AF News”.
-What it’s like to do comedy in countries where the country’s language isn’t English.
-What vending machine salmon tastes like.
Then the quartet trots into some delish advice, including how to make a boyfriend feel special, fulfilling fantasies of getting arrested, and so much more.
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Follow Jonesy:
https://jonesy.com/
https://www.instagram.com/funnyjones/?hl=en
Listen to Weird AF News: https://www.weirdafnews.com/
1 hr 10 min

About A Comedy Advice Podcast

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Join in every week to hear self-proclaimed guru Stephen bring special guests seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, Conan, The Impractical Jokers, Joe Rogan, or your local comedy venue to help break down inspirational quotes made by robots, answer questions found from the internet, read 1-star reviews to help businesses, and more to elevate your mind, heart, and chuckle box. It's self-help for the helpless.