A Comedy Advice Podcast

By Stephen SettanniComedy Improv

A Comedy Advice Podcast episodes

September 07, 2020 Ep 179: Jon Fletcher
Jon Fletcher is a local Phoenix comedian, craftsman, and greeter at the Tempe Improv.

Jon joins Stephen, Eric, and Kam to talk about:
-How badass Jon’s voice is.
-How he lost part of his index finger.
-How he got a job at the Tempe Improv and how he's improved in comedy through the exposure to and conversations with the pros like Pablo Francisco, Craig Robinson, Tony Hinchcliffe, and more.
-Why the Tempe Improv is so special and other owners need to take a page from their book.
-His experience working with furniture making, making things with leather, and why he needs to be the next Leather Man.
Then the quartet leaps into their leather suits to become self-help superheroes. First they decipher a quote from a robot, figuring out what to do with gifts you don't like, how to deal with dogs named Dennis Quaid, and more.

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https://www.instagram.com/craftsmancomedy/
https://www.instagram.com/fletcherbuiltleatherwork
See Jon perform at El Charro Hipster Bar & Cafe Wednesday, September 12 at 7:00pm!
1 hr 28 min
September 03, 2020 Ep 178: Sidney Smith
Sidney Smith is a national touring comedian that started his comedy career in Phoenix and has shared the stage with comics like Damon Wayans, Russell Peters, Whitney Cummings, Roy Wood Jr., Pete Holmes, Sinbad, David Spade, Judd Apatow and many more. Sidney is a prolific comedy creator and has created sketches, produced shows, and is the host of various web shows and podcasts, including "Now That's Debatable".
Sidney dropped in to talk with Stephen about:
-Sidney’s work outside his standup, including sketch writing, his online shows, and the importance of finding time to stretch yourself to be successful.
-The importance of recognizing when something isn’t working and knowing when to move on.
-Some of the most interesting open mic locations (LIKE AN ICE RINK) he frequented as he was growing before the Phoenix scene blew up.
-How important it is for comedians to understand that comedy is a business and why it will never be enough for a comic just to be funny on stage.
-And MUCH more.
Then Sidney & Stephen put their advice caps on and decipher a quote from Inspirobot, what to do about foods you no longer like, how to tell your bosses why you have a black eye, and more.
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Follow Sidney!
https://www.sidneysmithcre8tiv.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sidneysmithcre8tiv/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SidneySmithCre8tiv/

Watch to Now That's Debatable LIVE at 6pm AZ time every Monday or Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
https://www.sidneysmithcre8tiv.com/podcast

See Sidney perform live in Mesa Sep 04, 8:00 PM – Sep 05, 10:00 PM
Get tickets here: https://www.sidneysmithcre8tiv.com/tickets

This Episode is sponsored by Expanse Real Estate in Phoenix, AZ. Head on over to https://www.expanserealestate.com/ or call 480-400-1745 to buy or sell your home in Phoenix or the surrounding areas!
1 hr 2 min
August 31, 2020 Ep 177: Jade Catta-Preta Host of The Soup on E!
Jade Catta-Preta is a Brazilian-born comic and actress working in Los Angeles, New York and Brazil. She performs at comedy clubs all over the country both in English and Portuguese. Her credits include host of E!’s The Soup, MTV’s Girl Code and Punk’d, Comedy Central’s @Midnight and guest roles on Modern Family and The Jim Gaffigan Show.

Jade pays Stephen a visit to talk about:
-Jade moving from beautiful Brazil to quaint lil' Charlottsville, VA.
-Going back to Brazil and making a documentary of her doing standup in Portuguese and how it has helped further shape her comedic style.
-How Jade developed a resilience to rejection in comedy and acting and how it’s prepared her for amazing opportunities.
-How Jade deals with looking like so many different celebrities.
-How Jade became the NEW HOST of E!’s The Soup and what it’s like filming amid the pandemic.
Then the two get into some self-help, including why it's bad to compare yourself to kale, how couples can split up tub time, and so much more.

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Watch Jade on new episodes of The Soup Wednesdays at 11p on E! or stream on the NBC app.

See Jade's Comedy Show "Me, Myself, and Zumba" October 17th at 7pm
https://rushtix.com/events/jade-catta-preta/

Follow Jade!
https://jadecattapreta.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jadecattapreta/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jadecattapreta
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jadecattapreta

This Episode is sponsored by Expanse Real Estate in Phoenix, AZ. Head on over to https://www.expanserealestate.com/ or call 480-400-1745 to buy or sell your home in Phoenix or the surrounding areas!
36 min
August 29, 2020 Ep 176: Eric Bell
Eric Bell is a Las Vegas Stand Up Comedian and host of the TELL ME A STORY Podcast.

Eric joins Stephen, Eric H., & Kam to talk about:
-the art of finding the perfect pair of sunglasses for your face (and why Stephen’s face sucks).
-how Eric found his voice in comedy and feels comfortable presenting his unique self to any crowd.
-Carolina...the one that got away…
-How he started his podcast “Tell Me a Story” and the unlikely source of inspiration.

Then the quartet jumps head first into some self-help, including how to deal with 2 year olds with tantrums, tips for Sly to sell his whip, and more!

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Follow Eric!
IG: @bellcomedy
TikTok: @bellcomedy
Facebook: Bell Comedy

Listen to the TELL ME A STORY Podcast!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tell-me-a-story-podcast/id1495043747

This Episode is sponsored by Expanse Real Estate in Phoenix, AZ.
Head on over to https://www.expanserealestate.com/ or call 480-400-1745 to buy or sell your home in Phoenix or the surrounding areas!
1 hr 45 min
August 26, 2020 Ep 175: Amir K from CW's MADtv, Comedy Central, NBC's Last Comic Standing
Amir K is an Iranian-American comedian that starred on the cast of CW’s MADtv, appeared on Comedy Central, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, TruTv’s Comedy Knockout, and more. Amir is also an actor that’s starred in The Pyramid and won a SAG award for his role in Argo with Ben Affleck.
Amir is also the host of the podcast “Salty Locks” and has a bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science. And if that wasn't enough, Amir is a polyglot.
Amir joins Stephen to talk about:
-how Amir is taking time during the pandemic to recalibrate and focus on things like improving family dynamics.
-how standup has made Amir more articulate (and how he’s still working on it).
-why Amir started the podcast “Salty Locks” and where he wants to take it in the future.
-the art of riffing on stage and how it can take comedy to the next level.
-how Amir’s approach to comedy allows his fans to come see him night after night.
Then the two get into some self-help, including getting inspiration from a robot, how to make a painting for your boyfriend when you don't know how to paint, and the do's (or do-do's?) and don't's of colonoscopy prep.
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See Amir perform at the House of Comedy in Phoenix July 27-30! https://az.houseofcomedy.net/attraction/amir-k/
Follow Amir! http://amircomedy.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/amircomedy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amircomedy
FB: https://www.facebook.com/AMIRCOMEDY/

This Episode is sponsored by Expanse Real Estate in Phoenix, AZ.
Head on over to https://www.expanserealestate.com/ or call 480-400-1745 to buy or sell your home in Phoenix or the surrounding areas!
57 min
August 24, 2020 Ep 174: Anthony Davis Winner of 2019 San Diego Comedy Festival
Anthony Davis is an LA based comedian that has won the 2019 San Diego Comedy Festival, been seen on NBC's "A New Leaf" and the Nationwide commercial for Bakblade and his debut album "Eat Around It" produced by Uproad Records is OUT NOW.

Anthony joins Stephen to talk about:
-Anthony’s experience living in Detroit as a teacher for 4 years.
-His wife’s surprise about one of his bits about her in his special “Eat Around It” (4 days after the special came out).
-How Anthony makes his shows more of an experience than just telling jokes to an audience to make them feel more involved.
-How Anthony maneuvers through jokes where he knows the audience is going to pull back and reels them back in.
-How and why Anthony became an ordained minister.

Then the two gentlemen get into some self-help by interpreting a quote from robot Inspirobot, deciding whether you should ask your husband's boss for time off for him, how to stop having nightmares about aliens, and more.
Listen to Anthony's debut album "Eat Around It" now! https://fuga.ffm.to/anthonydaviseataroundit

Follow Anthony!
http://www.adcomedy.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/adcomedy28/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/adcomedy28
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedcomedy

See Anthony perform in St. George Utah at Electric Comedy Theater Sept 18th & 19th https://www.eventbrite.com/e/electric-comedy-night-september-18th-tickets-116307529953

This Episode is sponsored by Expanse Real Estate in Chandler, AZ.
Head on over to https://www.expanserealestate.com/ or call 480-400-1745 to buy or sell your home in Chandler or the surrounding areas!

Head on over to https://www.goconditionone.com/ and enter POD10 for 10% off your next purchase!
1 hr 20 min
August 21, 2020 Ep 173: Nick Scopes and The Gregalicious from The Mangina Dialogues
Comedian Nick Scopes & The Gregalicious (new name pending) are co-hosts of "The Mangina Dialogues" podcast, which features interviews with well-known comedians, actors, musicians and other pop culture figures.

Nick & Greg stop by to talk to Stephen about:
-How Greg & Nick met and ended up starting their podcast “The Mangina Dialogues” together.
-How they released an episode a day in May because…"why not?”
-The great guests they’ve had on their podcast, from Jamie Kennedy, Dani Daniels to Anthony Scaramucci (yes, you read that right).
-How their theme song became an ice breaker.
-Their non-interview format that makes their guests comfortable and their episodes so good (“g-licious”, perhaps?).

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Listen to The Mangina Dialogues!
TheManginaDialogues.com
Follow The Mangina Dialogues!
IG: https://www.instagram.com/themanginadialogues/

Follow Nick and Greg:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickscopes/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalicious/

1 hr 5 min
August 17, 2020 Ep 172: Michael Lenoci (FOX's "The Mick", "The Takeover" Podcast)
Michael Lenoci is a comedian and actor based in Los Angeles. Michael has appeared on the hit television show “The Mick” on FOX and the “Goatface Comedy Special” on Comedy Central. Michael tours extensively, performing at festivals, colleges, and clubs across the country, and is the host of "The Takeover" podcast.

Michael joins Stephen to talk about:
-His Keurig commercial (https://www.ispot.tv/ad/76AY/keurig-hint-doll) in 2012 and some of the challenges he's encountered when acting.
-How important and refreshing it is to be who you are in your comedy and stop worrying about what other people think.
-His brilliant bit about finding humor in one of the darkest times of his life.
-How he got into podcasting and ended up going solo in “The Takeover”.

Then they dive into some self-help by deciphering a quote from "Inspirobot", helping someone stop picking their belly button, what to do when you send a naughty pic and your guy says, "it's my bedtime", and so much more.

Please subscribe and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen.
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Follow Michael @michaellenoci everywhere.
http://www.michaellenoci.com/

Listen to Michael's podcast "The Takeover" wherever you listen to podcasts.
http://www.michaellenoci.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-takeover-with-michael-lenoci/id1477892254
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSn-XQpUl9rjWX9eYhZ3fvA

49 min
August 10, 2020 Ep 171: Matt Micheletti
Matt Micheletti is a local Phoenix comedian and member of the sketch comedy group "Hot Phoenix Knights".

Matt joins Stephen, Eric, and Kam to talk about how he got into comedy by trolling poetry slams, how he became an elder in the Phoenix comedy community and started to run mics in the valley, as well as his sketch comedy project "Hot Phoenix Knights".

Then the gang gets into some self-help, including deciphering a quote from Inspirobot, making amends with your barber, if Mike Tyson could win a fight against a shark, and so much more.

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Support A Comedy Advice Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acomedyadvicepodcast
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Follow Matt!
https://twitter.com/onmattalon
https://www.instagram.com/mmicheletti435/?hl=en

Watch "Hot Phoenix Knights" Sketches!
Facebook.com/hotphoenixknights
https://www.instagram.com/hotphoenixknights/?hl=en
1 hr 2 min
August 07, 2020 Ep 170: Sarah Tollemache (Comedy Central's "Roast Battle", "Adam Devine's House Party")
Sarah Tollemache is a comedian based in NYC that has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Adam Devine’s House Party, Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, and more. She has a podcast called "Vadge" with Adrienne Iapalucci and her DEBUT album “Voluptuous Boy” is out NOW.
Sarah drops by to talk to Stephen about:
-The importance of audience targeting and social media algorithms when releasing an album.
-The specific reason for Sarah’s ordering of her bits in her album.
-Sarah’s sketches and how she started getting into sketch writing.
-How moving to New York propelled Sarah's comedy career.
-How important social media is and how you can get booked by being funny there.
-how important it is to be patient.

Then they put their heads together to give some advice, including deciphering a quote from a robot, finding the "new normal" handshake, and so much more.

Send a question: [email protected]
Support A Comedy Advice Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acomedyadvicepodcast
Follow ACAP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast/
Listen to Sarah's New Album "Voluptuous Boy": https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/TollemacheIN

Follow Sarah!
https://www.sarahtcomedy.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/stollemache/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stollemache
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedianSarahTollemache

See Sarah perform live TONIGHT at Arlington Draft House in VA:
https://acdh.arlingtondrafthouse.com/event.cfm?cart&id=542503
57 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.