Spiraling Up

Original release date: April 6, 2009 Originally from South Jersey Kurt started his stand up career in Philadelphia and in 2001, he moved to NYC. I think we could have left Kurt alone in my kitchen with a 6 pack of Budweiser and a list of topics and pressed record. But luckily we were there to be the laugh track. After listening to this podcast, it will be easy to see how Kurt’s unique brand of humor has led him to numerous writing jobs and appearances on Showtime’s White Boys in the Hood, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham and most recently his own half hour Comedy Central Presents. Please enjoy this very adult episode of In the Tank.

Original release date: March 27, 2009 This week we welcome New York native Becky Donohue. Ever wonder how Becky makes sunshine? We found out. Also learn about my new use for hand sanitizer, how Becky deals with “gentle violations” on the road, and how Shaki triumphs over diversity. Dan Allen you ask? Approaching his 200th day of homeless status.

Original release date: March 20, 2009

This week we welcome Queens, NY native Ted Alexandro. We ease into the tank by catching up on Dan’s squatting and my pledge for better dental hygiene. After Jon surprises us with an old picture of Ted and Jon both with hair, we have Ted answer some listener submitted questions. From there we delve into Ted’s life and views on comedy covering such topics as the importance of being able to adapt to different environments, the comedy coalition, Ted’s first comedy vehicle, the advantages of starting stand up in NY, and how growing up has changed Ted’s act. Lastly Ted tells us about his fondness for Jamie Lissow and the trials and tribulations of their current long distance relationship. Thanks for listening and enjoy.

Original release date: March 16, 2009

This week I was in Houston at the Laff Stop with my buddy Jason Kanter. Jason introduced me to Mark Babbitt. Mark is the former managing partner of the Houston Laff Stop and he’s the voice you hear introducing Mitch Hedberg on Mitch’s first CD, Strategic Grill Locations. Along with Mitch, Mark talks about Doug Stanhope, Margaret Cho, Greg Fitzsimmons and Richard Lewis.

Original release date: March 7, 2009

Baron braved the snowstorm from the Upper West Side to Queens to talk about magic, Garfield, developing in Boston, commercials, college work and he kicked off the show with a little beat boxing.

Original release date: Feb 26, 2009

Sweet Ophira talks about Sweet Paprika, taping of her new DVD at Comix, leaving a boy in Canada, the woes of producing your own show and a deer committing suicide.

Original release date: Feb 20, 2009

Andy Pitz tells a tale about a kid getting his hand blown off by a homemade pipe bomb, his experience as a bouncer for exotic dancers and enlightened us with his expert knowledge of helium tanks.

Find out why Pat Dixon became a "suit comic."

Original release date: Feb 6, 2009

Fun Trivia: One of only two guests to be on twice: Nate Bargatze

Original release date: Jan 30, 2009

This was our first episode with a guest and you know it's Moody McCarthy!