Mike Bent is in the Acement this week. Not only a comic, he is a professor of comedy at Emerson College in Boston. His students have gone to write for The Daily Show and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and won Emmys. We discuss his love of the process of creating comedy. Why did being an honest performer cause Mike to do something to an out of town headliner that comedians respected him for. Check out Mike at http://www.abrakidabra.com/. Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny 

Niki Luparelli is a multi-talented entertainer. Comediene, Singer, Show producer, she does it all.  Niki started the same time as Scott and has worked on several shows with Ace. What famous comedian did she say this episodes title to? Check Niki out at https://www.nikiluparelli.com .  Support BTF podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny 

Tommy Morin is our guest in the Ace-ment this week. Ace knew Tommy from the Periwinkle's days as part of the comedy team Caito and Morin. Together for 3 1/2 years, they skyrocketed to the top of the comedy ladder. A personal decision then changed their path. Tommy is one of the deepest most spiritual guests we've ever had. Check Tommy Morin out at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-morin-40186817 . Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

Marty Caproni is a comic that likes to take chances. As he says he swings hard so we he connects its big but when he doesn't, he'll corkscrew in the ground. Pushing limits has helped become a favorite of audiences and comics alike. Marty is not afraid to take a deep dive into a subject. Check out Marty at https://www.facebook.com/martycaproni . Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny 

This week we talk to Dan Crohn, a Boston based comedian that rose quickly in the comedy scene.  So much so, he left his full time day job to pursue comedy full-time.  He now has one CD out, ready to record another, and is featured on the CD "Best Of Boston Stand-Up, Vol. 1" along with some Boston heavyweight comedians.  Check out Dan at http://dancrohn.com/# To support the podcast go to https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny  

Bobby Collins is well known and well accomplished in stand up comedy.  Performing regularly all over the country for the past 40 years.  He's worked with performers such as Cher and Frank Sinatra.  Bobby Collins was also the first national headliner Scott and Ace got to open up for. This was an amazing episode as Bobby has no lack of stories. https://bobbycollins.com To support BTF go to https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

Carolyn Plummer is one of the funniest comics you may not have heard of. We talk about her career and about her script idea, which is hilarious. No surprise there, she is a brilliant joke writer. Find out why Carolyn's Bad Gig Story includes her getting f***ed twice, and not in a good way.  https://www.carolynplummer.com/  Support Behind The Funny at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny 

Dave Rattigan works as hard as any performer we know.  Accomplished comedian and show producer, he has the resume and the stories to show for it.  Check out Dave's production company at https://www.facebook.com/scomedyproductions .  Support Behind The Funny at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny 

Mike Prior is an accomplished comedian and eighth grade educator. You wouldn't think these careers overlap, but they do. Mike uses lessons he's learned in comedy to teach valuable life lessons to his eighth grade class.  He is passionate about comedy and teaching. https://www.facebook.com/michael.prior.10 To support BTF podcast https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

Max Dolcelli has had quite a career. Started and worked with some of the all time greats. Grew up in the 50s and 60s in a neighborhood where he witnessed racism first hand. Max has traveled the world making people laugh.  His story was unique and really interesting.  Go to http://www.maxdolcelli.com/ for info on Max.  Support BTF at: https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny