Behind The Bits with Scott Curtis

Dobie Maxwell has been a working comic since 1983. He's had a life full of tragedy that he has turned into a comedy career. Instead of being bitter about bad breaks, Dobie has been a teacher and mentor to countless standup comics. He started the Maxwell Method of Standup Comedy Facebook page and has attracted seasoned professionals like himself who show us new kids how to be successful. His giving nature and love for the art of comedy made for a great conversation.If you like the show, you can follow us on social media! Isn't that great!FacebookTwitterInstagram

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Charlie Hester started her comedy career in her 30's but is climbing through the ranks quickly. We talked about her branding, her website, and mostly about lifting other comics up. Charlie is proof you can be nice in the comedy business.If you like the show, you can follow us on social media! Isn't that great!FacebookTwitterInstagram

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Zach Boyce moved from the small city of South Bend, Indiana to Chicago in order to fullfil his comedy dream. After a lot of hard work he's getting the notoriety he deserves. Zach gave some great insight about the big move, being part-owner of a comedy club, and how to treat your peers. If you like the show, you can follow us on social media! Isn't that great!FacebookTwitterInstagram

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From Marc's Bio:When Marc Sheffler was approaching his eighth birthday, his father asked him what he wanted. Without hesitation, Marc asked his dad for The Three Stooges -- and his dad got them, hiring the famous slapstick threesome to perform at his party in front of him and his very lucky guests. That afternoon The Stooges brought Marc on stage with them as part of their act and made him the “Fourth Stooge.” That’s the where, when and how Marc Sheffler got bitten by the bug.About 10 years later, Marc began his professional career as a stage actor in Off-Broadway theater. His best-known film role is that of the teenage “Junior Stillo” in Wes Craven’s first film, Last House on the Left (1972). After Last House, Marc decided to pursue a career in stand-up comedy, writing and producing. He has appeared at the Improv, the Comedy Store on Sunset, and his name is inscribed on the Comedy Store Wall of Fame along with contemporaries Jay Leno, Robin Williams, David Letterman and Billy Crystal.His writing and producing credits include Sister, Sister, Harry and The Hendersons, Who's the Boss, and Charles in Charge to name but a few. He's also been involved with many pilots, made for TV movies, and television specials. He also worked with Mel Blanc, the voice of Warner Bros. cartoons, as the writer of How Bugs Bunny Won The West (1978).In 2002, Marc turned his attention to feature films and with Marlon Parry, produced David DeFalco’s controversial Chaos and in 2006, he co-wrote and produced another horror film, Girls Gone Dead. After over 30 years of writing and producing, he is now directing.In 2010, Marc supervised the writing of the pilot and second episode for Oh Telon, a half hour sitcom at EICTV, and became the first person ever to executive produce a sitcom in Cuba.Marc now teaches writing comedy for the screen and TV at Loyola Marymount.Check out Marc's new character: El Yid on Argus Hamilton's Comedy Store Tonight:El Yid Marc was a fantastic guest. Lots of good advice and some great stories in this episode. If you like the show, you can follow us on social media! Isn't that great!FacebookTwitterInstagram

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From Reena's Bio:Reena Calm is an East Coast Jew turned Chicago favorite, and one of the most respected and requested comedians in the Midwest. Pulling from a lifetime of questionable choices, Reena’s material is autobiographical, silly, and charmingly inappropriate. Reena is a featured regular at the Laugh Factory and performs all over the country on her signature #CalmedyTours. She loves a good fest! Some of the best were Accidental Comedy Festival, Birmingham Comedy Festival, Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Let’s Fest, Burning Bridges Festival, Turnbuckle Fest, The Comedy Exposition, Flyover Comedy Invasion, Limestone Comedy Festival, RiOT LA, Gilda’s LaughFest - Best of the Midwest, and Just For Laughs Chicago. She has opened for Arsenio Hall, Laurie Kilmartin, and Eddie Pepitone to name a few. Reena has been a frequent guest on WGN Radio, the Doug Loves Movies podcast, and she was named Comic of The Week on The Jackie & Laurie Show. Check out her first book “Once A Pun A Time…” here: Once A Pun A Time She’s been called “also terrific” by the Chicago Tribune, and “not a disappointment” by her mother.Reena is not a dissapointment to her mother and not as a guest on the podcast. We talked about her start in improv and how that helped her with her standup. We also touched on life on the road and working with comics you don't like. This was a great interview! If you like the show, you can follow us on social media! Isn't that great!FacebookTwitterInstagram

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I think it's great that Stewart Huff is my second guest and direStewart Huffctly followed Tom Dreesen. Their approach and philosphy on comedy is about as different as you can get. I think of Stewart as a comic philosopher and think he's fantastic. This was a great interview. It's hard to connect over the phone but I think we did it.  Check out Stewart's Podcast on your favorite podcast app or here:Stewart Huff's Obsessive CuriositiesCheck out his website for tour dates and merch here:Stewart Huff 

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First Episode!I'm stoked to finally get this podcast off the ground! My first guest is the great Tom Dreesen. Check out Tom's website here:Tom DreesenTom is my ultimate dream guest and as it turns out, my first guest!I hope you enjoy the interview and get some great insight into stand-up comedy.

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