A Comedy Advice Podcast

By Stephen SettanniComedy Improv

A Comedy Advice Podcast episodes

April 08, 2021 Ep 238: Lisa Lampanelli (Comedy Central Roasts, FX's Hysterical)
Former Queen of Mean and standup comedian Lisa Lampanelli was a constant in the comedy scene for 30 years. From nationally touring, to receiving two grammy nominations, to roasting some of the biggest celebrities like Chevy Chase, Pamela Anderson, and Donald Trump, Lisa was at the peak of her career when she decided to retire from standup and insult comedy in 2018. Recently pivoting from life coaching, Lisa is now delighting audiences with her show Sit Down & Shut Up, which is a mix of storytelling, advice, and a surprise!

Lisa joins Stephen to talk about:
-the importance of learning when to move on and how to do it gracefully
-learning to notice feelings and understand where they come from
-the art of roasting & insult comedy
-and so much more!
Then the two prance into some advice by helping a couple decide what paintings should occupy their edifice, provide tips for what to do when your girlfriend wants to "cemetery bang", and more.
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See Lisa's live streaming (& in-person) show Apr 24th! https://fairfieldtheatre.org/shows/warehouse/lisa-lampanelli%E2%80%99s-sit-down-shut?promo=artist
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53 min
April 05, 2021 Ep 237: Tehran Von Ghasri
Tehran Von Ghasri is an Iranian-American international comedian that has toured with Maz Jobrani and frequently appears on the podcast Back to School with Maz Jobrani. Tehran is also an actor, host, television and radio personality, and entertainer of African-American and Persian descent.
Tehran stops by to talk to Stephen about:
-How Tehran embraced his name and dealt with others pronouncing it improperly or changing it
-How Tehran did comedy in LA while finishing his law degree in Washington DC
-The value of education and why everyone who has the opportunity should pursue it
-Will Smith

Then the two twinkle-toe into some advice and tips, including deciphering a quote from a robot, how to explain international call charges to your mom, and so much more.
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50 min
April 02, 2021 Ep 236: Phil Tag (Writer for Saturday Night Live, Comedy Central, Showtime)
Phil Tag is a comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster. Phil has appeared on The Tonight Show w/Jay Leno, Showtime, Comedy Central, sold and rewritten screenplays for 20th Century Fox & WB and has written for SNL. He is also a co-host of The Adam Ferrara Podcast and best friends with Adam Ferrara.

Phil drops by to talk to Stephen about:
-how Phil started doing open mics and formed a bond with Larry the Cable Guy, Darrell Hammond, Jim Brewer and more
-how Phil met and became friends with, and shared the stage with Richard Jeni
-the advice Phil got from Brian Regan on testing new material without losing the audience expecting “the hits”
-Phil's first time when performing for people went wrong (doing magic)

Then Phil and Stephen butterfly kick into some self-help, including interpreting a quote from a robot, tips for a doting dishwasher to enamor a waitress, how to expand your palate, and so much more.

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Listen to The Adam Ferrara Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adam-ferrara-podcast/id1473543128

1 hr 7 min
March 30, 2021 Ep 235: Andrew Rivers (Drybar Comedy, Buzzfeed)
Andrew Rivers is a nationally touring comedian featured in the popular “Truth or Drink” webseries from Buzzfeed and his DryBar Comedy Special has over 15 million views on facebook. During the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020 he wrote and released a 25 minute pandemic special of just covid jokes that hit 100k views on youtube in 2 months. Andrew is also the cohost of the podcast Home Skool alongside cohost Cory Michaelis.

Andrew Zooms in to speak with Stephen about:
-The genius ways he’s been able to test out material during the pandemic in lieu of open mics, including his podcast Home Skool and podcasts, radio shows
-His pandemic special on YouTube that’s gained over 100,000 views
-We talk about Andrew’s brief flame with the new Bachelorette Katie
Then the two frolic into some self-help, including deciphering an inspirational quote from a robot, tips for removing t-shirt stains, how to recover a lost wedding ring, and so much more.
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Watch the Pandemic Specials! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVicC_zKKUw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIYH_4dEi40&t=67s
Watch Andrew's Drybar Special! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmE-CGh_8h4
1 hr 12 min
March 25, 2021 Ep 234: Michael Yo (America's Got Talent, Joe Rogan Experience, Morning Yo Podcast)
A 2-time Emmy nominee, Michael Yo is a comedian, actor, former radio & talk show host, podcaster, and loving husband & father. Michael was most recently seen on America's Got Talent and has been a guest three times on the Joe Rogan Experience.
Michael co-hosted The Insider on CBS, currently hosts Yo Show on Facebook Live (or wherever you listen to podcasts). Michael also appeared regularly on the comedy panel of Chelsea Lately, as a guest host for The Talk on CBS, and as pop culture commentator on Showbiz Tonight.

Michael joins Stephen to talk about:
-Michael’s mission to spread positivity in the morning with the Morning Yo podcast
-The material Michael Yo is working on for his new special and his "three heightened moments" method for building material
-Michael's near death experience from COVID and the beauty that can come from reflecting on, examining, and talking about past traumatic events

Then the two gracefully tango into some self-help, including deciphering a quote from a robot, what to do if you pissed yourself at a party, dealing with a girlfriend that wakes you up early, and so much more!

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39 min
March 23, 2021 Ep 233: Colin Mochrie from Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Colin Mochrie is an international comedy icon known for for his appearances on the British and US versions of the TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? alongside Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady, Aisha Tyler, and many others. Colin has also appeared in dozens of television series and films, as well as theatrical shows.
Colin stops by to talk to Stephen about:
-what things were like for Colin pre-COVID, including Hiprov, touring, and filming a movie in Utah
-Hiprov - where Colin Mochrie does improv with audience members that master hypnotist Asad Mecci has put under
-Applying Improv & “yes, and” to real life and how it took Colin & his wife to the Congo
-How episodes of Whose Line Is It Anyway were created, challenges with producers understanding it’s made up on the spot, & censorship
-and so much more!
Then the duo self-help the helpless, from interpreting quotes from robots, to tips for not having a baby face, to so much more.
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Follow Colin! http://www.colinmochrie.com/
44 min
March 21, 2021 Ep 232: Sidney Smith Comedian and Host of NTD & Murderess Podcast
Comedian and podcast host Sidney Smith is crushing it! He comes back on the pod to talk to Stephen about:
-The steps Sidney takes when it comes to marketing his shows
-His new true crime podcast, Murderess that focuses on female murderers
-His show three for three that pits two teams of comics against each other to create comedy from random topics
and so much more!
Then Sidney & Stephen put their advice caps on and decipher a quote from Inspirobot, how to unsub from an OnlyFans account, how to deal with annoying telephone rings, and so much 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:
https://www.sidneysmithcre8tiv.com/podcast
Listen to Murderess: https://www.murderesspodcast.com/podcast

See Sidney perform live tonight at Standup Live!
Get tickets here: https://www.sidneysmithcre8tiv.com/tickets
1 hr 9 min
March 19, 2021 Ep 231: Burlesque Queen Angie Pontani (Miss Exotic World, The Today Show, Conan)
Angie Pontani is one of the top burlesque performers in the world and a pioneer of the modern burlesque movement.
Angie was crowned as Miss Exotic World in 2008 at the Miss Exotic World Pageant and has had multiple appearances on Conan, Good Morning America, The Today Show, seen on Gossip Girl, and more.
She was one third of the burlesque trio "The Pontani Sisters" and was frequently seen performing in Vegas with her husband Brian Newman and Lady Gaga.

Angie stops by to talk to Stephen about:
-How Angie got into burlesque and how she became a pioneer of the modern burlesque movement
-The many details that came with being a burlesque trailblazer, including making her own costumes
-How the famous burlesque trio The Pontani Sisters came to be
-The unconventional venues that Angie would perform at when touring across the country
-Her multiple appearances on Conan and how the first time didn’t work out -Angie and (her husband) Brian’s afterparty show in Las Vegas with Lady Gaga that got her on a billboard in Vegas

Then the two get into some self-help, from interpreting quotes with rainbows, dating advice, how to not get ripped off in a cat lovers Facebook group, and so much more.
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AngiePontani.com
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46 min
March 18, 2021 Ep 230: Ricardo Leon from the One, Two, Three, Jokes! Podcast Part II
Ricardo Leon is a comedian and cohost of the One, Two, Three, Jokes! Podcast.
Ricardo joins Stephen to talk about his new podcast "Let's Talk About Ex", then the two gallop into the meadows of fan submitted questions, including tips for incessant swearers, sugar mama management, and more. So much more.
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https://www.instagram.com/ricstar_/
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https://onetwothreejokes.podbean.com/
42 min
March 15, 2021 Ep 229: Steven Briggs (TruTV's Laff Tracks, Hulu's Coming to the Stage, Jokesters TV)
Steven is an LA based comedian, writer & actor. In addition to his international touring schedule for Stand-up, he regularly shoots sketch comedy for his YouTube channel, which has grown exponentially in the recent years, with videos grossing over 100k views.
Steven has done 5 tours performing for the US troops in the Middle East and has also recently been featured on TruTV's Laff Tracks, Hulu's Coming to the Stage, Jokesters TV on the CW and is slated to appear on a new Netflix show this year. His album, Whiskey Dick, can be found on iTunes.
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Follow Steven! https://www.instagram.com/stevenbriggscomedy/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM2PPR3kWsiDR4zt8SiKjsw
See Steven LIVE at Jokers Comedy Club in Richland Washington March 26th - 27th.
Follow Rose! https://www.instagram.com/rosegetfit/
1 hr 16 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.