What does an economist, working for HBO, who loves comedy, do in his spare time. Come up with the idea for Comedy Central. Art Bell was in the Acement this week and shared his story with Scott and Ace 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/ 

Normally we have an episode about the paranormal before Halloween. Ace booked a whole month of themed guests for Scottober 2021. Started with an inspiring story from comedian Dave Kane, then clips from episodes with actor David Naughton "American Werewolf In London", Cody Ray DesBiens & Satori Hawes "The Paranormal Couple", Ken DeCosta "Riseup Paranormal", and Jason Hawes "Ghost Hunters, Ghost Nation, TAPS"

We continue our look back at 2021, starting with a collection of Ace's "To Your Point" moments then continue with great stories from Rob Bartlett, Mo Mandel, Nick Pasyanos, Martin Olsen, Jay Burns and Brian Vincent.

This episode we look back at some great one liners, incredible wow moments, and some awesome stories from 2021. Includes Paul Bond, Richie Byrne, Cal Verduchi, Jackie Flynn, Andrew Kennedy, Brian Kiley, Jack Lynch, Sean Morey, Kevin Mulhern, Mark Riccadonna, Al Romas, Dave Russo, Shea Spillane, Jimmy Tingle, Rick Walker

This episode Scott and Ace look back at some of the best moments from 2021, including musical moments, relationship issues, great stories and awesome one liners. Including Tom Anzalone, Judy Carter, Bobby Braciola, Gregg Boggis, Tyler Hittner, Chris McGuire, Dwayne Perkins, Mike Murray, Brad Pierce, Kirsten Logan, Brian and Carla Mulhern

One of our favorite episodes, the yearly recap of the Best of the Funny Bad Gigs from 2021. Comic stories from Judy Carter, Tom Anzalone, Tyler Hittner, Chris McGuire, Wes Martens, Greg Boggis, Mark Riccadonna, Al Romas, Rich Walker, Cal Verduchi, Jimmy Tingle, Brian Kiley, Richie Byrne, Paul Bond, Bobby Braciola, Chance Langton, Mo Mandel, Claudia Stavola, and Jackie Flynn.

Frank Santorelli is not only known for being Georgie the Bada Bing bartender on the Sopranos, he is also a hilarious comedian and one of the best storytellers.  He is still the only comedian we know of to have comedy banned in a town after one of his shows. Listen and find out why. 

Claudia Stavola checks into the Acement this week. Claudia hosts the Monsters of Rock radio show so we start with a rock conversation. We turn to comedy and learn how not fitting in brought her to the stage and to be the opener for some big acts. Claudia has no fear on stage so we also discuss pushing the envelope. Check out Claudia at https://www.claudiacomedy.com/

Our friend Kirsten Logan joins us in the Acement to talk about Bourbon, inappropriate jokes and dealing with cancel culture. Check out www.kirstenlogan.com