Comics Coming Up

Myq Kaplan comes by Side Two Studio to talk about a slew of topics in his comedic journey, development in Boston, entering into the national stage and his upcoming dates at Laugh Boston January 12-14th. Check out his work on Netflix, iTunes (albums and podcast) and more! www.myqkaplan.com

On a semi-whim Matt Kona returns to the podcast world for a special edition of Comics Coming Up breaking down the rankings of Boston's surging competitive roast world. (Next such show is Weds 1/20 at Laugh Boston at 8pm)

Also on the docket is somewhat cohesive ramblings and fight picks for UFC Fight Night Las Vegas, The TUF Finale and UFC 194. Coming soon: The MMAniacs Podcast with myself and Nick David (who I will also be performing with on New Years Eve at 7 and 9:30 at The Davis Square Theatre! Tickets at www.BostonComedyFestival.com

This podcast was recorded at Side Two Studio www.sidetwostudio.com

I visit Andy Ofiesh (@Andyofiesh) to talk about how he got into Naked Comedy (he is the creator/host of The Naked Comedy Showcase which happens every first Wednesday of the month at 9:30pm at Improv Boston in Central Square Cambridge), overcoming personal adversity, coming up in the mostly clothed Boston comedy scene and more. It was possibly the longest one on one talk I've done and here's part one!

Mike Sweeney and I hang out in the parking lot of a vacant restaurant talking about his start in comedy nearly 20 years ago, frustration, quitting, returning and steadily going towards storytelling more and hint at the bigger story around it which Mike is presenting at Out of the Blue Gallery at 106 Prospect st. in Central square Cambridge, MA on Tuesday May 20th at 7pm.

Another historic break in format on this episode. I call up hilarious comedian Sean Sullivan and leave a series of voicemails that I'm self conscious about.

Check out his website http://comedy.sean-sullivan.com/ for upcoming dates and to watch his clip from Live at Gotham. Be sure to read his very funny tweets @MrSeanSullivan and find him on vine as well. And on a self promotional note, please vote for Matt Kona in this internet popularity contest. http://www.funnyordie.com

This is a special "two parter" with Matt trying to connect with @PeterFRogier while in traffic on 93 South.

Well here's a little something different! Comics Coming Up is still on hiatus so now I'm just going to put up some sub 10 minute podcasts of exactly what it says in the description. Follow Sam @Monker59 or call him up at 508...

Chris Pennie (@WhyNoEasyNames) joins me DEEP in the hallways of the Howard Johnson Hotel to have a long, pleasant, sometimes disruptive conversation about his comedy origin story. We talk about drag racing, body building, starting out, being a single father and his appearance doing standup on Country Music Television. Check out his web site featuring a new monthly cartoon at www.chrispennie.com

Mike Mulloy (@FakeMikeMulloy) relives a childhood arson, Langston Kerman (@LangstonKerman) takes us through an awkward series of showers and a makeshift court of law, Chris Faraone (@Fara1), the author of "99 Nights with the 99 Percent" and the upcoming 'I Killed Breitbart' talks about the first non staff member to find out the Boston Phoenix was shutting down, and Chris D. (ChrisOBCT) relives a few wild Halloween celebrations.