Stand-Up Memories

Comedian Chris Monty and His Wife Join Jackie Martling and Peter Bales on Stand-Up Memories Podcast for a Hilarious and Heartwarming Episode

Chris Monty, a well-known comedian, joins the hosts of Stand-Up Memories Podcast for a conversation about his life and career in comedy. But this isn't just any ordinary episode. Chris has brought his wife, Kristen, along for the ride, and the result is a heartwarming and hilarious discussion about love, family, and the ups and downs of pursuing a career in comedy.

Despite the initial reservations of the hosts, Chris and Kristen's chemistry is undeniable, and they quickly become a dynamic duo on the podcast. Listeners will be entertained by stories of their early romance, as well as the challenges they faced as a couple in the entertainment industry.

The episode is a must-listen for fans of comedy and anyone who enjoys hearing about the intricacies of a successful relationship. With Jackie and Peter's witty banter and Chris and Kristen's infectious energy, it's a fun and engaging listen that will leave you smiling from ear to ear. Don't miss this unforgettable episode of Stand-Up Memories Podcast!

In this episode of Stand-up Memories, join us for a laugh-out-loud conversation with Chris Monty, a gifted comedian known for his quick wit and hilarious stand-up performances. From comedic mishaps to behind-the-scenes stories, Chris shares his most memorable moments on stage. Don't miss this entertaining episode filled with lots of laughs and great storytelling - the perfect listen for any comedy fan!

More with the delightful Chris Monty. The anecdotes fly and you could
cut the camaraderie with a butter knife.
Many old pals are bandied about, the highlight being the late great
ventriloquist act Vince Dantona & George. The acts these guys have
traveled and worked with are the stars of their endless memories (!).
Amazingly our fellows almost made it through a show with no mention
of Peter’s sad, sad rendezvous with Barbara Eden.

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Standup Memories with Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling & Peter Bales is a look at the world of standup comedy through the eyes and collective memories of two men who have lived through the evolution of standup and comedy clubs from the late 1970’s through the modern era. Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling is best known for his 16 years as head writer and on-air personality for the Howard Stern Show. He is a veteran of the Long Island, NY comedy scene and has been a successful standup comedian and joke writer for more than 4 decades. The list of comedy legends he has worked with include Rodney Dangerfield, Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Nelson, Richie Miniveri, Rob Bartlett, Dave Hawthorne, Jim Myers, Paul Reiser, Jackie Mason and many more. Martling started a telephone joke line (516) 922 Wine, that has been in operation since the early 80’s and has recorded 4 comedy albums, and been featured in the films Private Parts and The Aristocrats. Peter Bales has appeared as a stand-up comedian at countless comedy clubs, corporate functions and colleges across the country and has appeared on a variety of television networks including FOX, A&E, Comedy Central, Lifetime, MTV, VH-1 and, most recently, "The New Rascals Comedy Hour" podcast for XM Satellite Radio. Peter has also hosted his own radio programs on NYC's WABC (770 AM) and WEVD (1050 AM). He studied at Chicago's famous "Second City" and in the eighties directed The Laughter Company, an improvisational comedy group that helped launch the careers of Rosie O'Donnell and Bob Nelson. Occasional penis and old lady jokes. Some audiences may be offended if we're lucky.

This week’s offering features another terrific guest, the very funny &
very popular Chris Monty.

Before they’ve hardly begun, the proceedings are interrupted by the
Professor once again plugging away at his comedy classes, and Jackietelling a joke, but eventually the three brothers-in-stand-up really get rolling. Along the way in the very beginning, Chris adopts and then discards a comedy partner. Tales of mutual friends of course ensue.

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Standup Memories with Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling & Peter Bales is a look at the world of standup comedy through the eyes and collective memories of two men who have lived through the evolution of standup and comedy clubs from the late 1970’s through the modern era. Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling is best known for his 16 years as head writer and on-air personality for the Howard Stern Show. He is a veteran of the Long Island, NY comedy scene and has been a successful standup comedian and joke writer for more than 4 decades. The list of comedy legends he has worked with include Rodney Dangerfield, Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Nelson, Richie Miniveri, Rob Bartlett, Dave Hawthorne, Jim Myers, Paul Reiser, Jackie Mason and many more. Martling started a telephone joke line (516) 922 Wine, that has been in operation since the early 80’s and has recorded 4 comedy albums, and been featured in the films Private Parts and The Aristocrats. Peter Bales has appeared as a stand-up comedian at countless comedy clubs, corporate functions and colleges across the country and has appeared on a variety of television networks including FOX, A&E, Comedy Central, Lifetime, MTV, VH-1 and, most recently, "The New Rascals Comedy Hour" podcast for XM Satellite Radio. Peter has also hosted his own radio programs on NYC's WABC (770 AM) and WEVD (1050 AM). He studied at Chicago's famous "Second City" and in the eighties directed The Laughter Company, an improvisational comedy group that helped launch the careers of Rosie O'Donnell and Bob Nelson. Occasional penis and old lady jokes. Some audiences may be offended if we're lucky.

So glad to have Jim Florentine aboard. Jim & Jackie first met in 1999 on the set of “Rules For Men,” an indie film they use to torture terrorists. They also share having The Howard Stern Show on their resumes. Peter and Jim of course crossed paths all along the comedy circuits. All these years later Jim is still a very funny comic who works & kills everywhere. The memories just keep coming .. so many so similar, so many so far-flung. Ahh, show biz. 

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Standup Memories with Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling & Peter Bales is a look at the world of standup comedy through the eyes and collective memories of two men who have lived through the evolution of standup and comedy clubs from the late 1970’s through the modern era. Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling is best known for his 16 years as head writer and on-air personality for the Howard Stern Show. He is a veteran of the Long Island, NY comedy scene and has been a successful standup comedian and joke writer for more than 4 decades. The list of comedy legends he has worked with include Rodney Dangerfield, Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Nelson, Richie Miniveri, Rob Bartlett, Dave Hawthorne, Jim Myers, Paul Reiser, Jackie Mason and many more. Martling started a telephone joke line (516) 922 Wine, that has been in operation since the early 80’s and has recorded 4 comedy albums, and been featured in the films Private Parts and The Aristocrats. Peter Bales has appeared as a stand-up comedian at countless comedy clubs, corporate functions and colleges across the country and has appeared on a variety of television networks including FOX, A&E, Comedy Central, Lifetime, MTV, VH-1 and, most recently, "The New Rascals Comedy Hour" podcast for XM Satellite Radio. Peter has also hosted his own radio programs on NYC's WABC (770 AM) and WEVD (1050 AM). He studied at Chicago's famous "Second City" and in the eighties directed The Laughter Company, an improvisational comedy group that helped launch the careers of Rosie O'Donnell and Bob Nelson. Occasional penis and old lady jokes. Some audiences may be offended if we're lucky.

Gabe Abelson was in the trenches with us way back when the Professor created the act he used last night. Well, me, too. Gabe's credits are so staggering that I'd rather write a dopey paragraph about him joining us than give him his due .. because down deep, and on the surface, that's how comics are.

Gabe was David Letterman's head monologue writer for five years. I hope I avoided writing that until after your attention span withered and you stopped reading about him. He's truly fascinating, as he's now paying the rent with a mentalism act, as well as television writing, acting & directing. This is a terrific episode. Click on it now, please.

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Standup Memories with Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling & Peter Bales is a look at the world of standup comedy through the eyes and collective memories of two men who have lived through the evolution of standup and comedy clubs from the late 1970’s through the modern era. Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling is best known for his 16 years as head writer and on-air personality for the Howard Stern Show. He is a veteran of the Long Island, NY comedy scene and has been a successful standup comedian and joke writer for more than 4 decades. The list of comedy legends he has worked with include Rodney Dangerfield, Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Nelson, Richie Miniveri, Rob Bartlett, Dave Hawthorne, Jim Myers, Paul Reiser, Jackie Mason and many more. Martling started a telephone joke line (516) 922 Wine, that has been in operation since the early 80’s and has recorded 4 comedy albums, and been featured in the films Private Parts and The Aristocrats. Peter Bales has appeared as a stand-up comedian at countless comedy clubs, corporate functions and colleges across the country and has appeared on a variety of television networks including FOX, A&E, Comedy Central, Lifetime, MTV, VH-1 and, most recently, "The New Rascals Comedy Hour" podcast for XM Satellite Radio. Peter has also hosted his own radio programs on NYC's WABC (770 AM) and WEVD (1050 AM). He studied at Chicago's famous "Second City" and in the eighties directed The Laughter Company, an improvisational comedy group that helped launch the careers of Rosie O'Donnell and Bob Nelson. Occasional penis and old lady jokes. Some audiences may be offended if we're lucky.

Another set of firsts, as The Nutty Professor and his not-so-able-bodied joking sidekick welcome the very funny & talented Michelle Durante, a former cop & still lesbian comedian, whose tales are as hysterical as they are different. You can't help but notice the fellas have left their flirting mechanisms home, as it would have been like telling a hair-raising story to a bald-headed man. But raucous of course prevails, as these three slosh around in the well of the clubs & stages & Green Rooms & craziness of their shared world. Michele Durante has been leaving them laughing in the aisles from coast to coast! She's cutting edge and – tackling subjects such as her own sexuality and her time on in the South Bronx as a New York City narcotics detective – she's guaranteed to be a hit at any comedy event. A Long Island native, Michele stays true to her roots and doesn't hold back… all in the interest of laughter and fun. As "Officer" Durante likes to tell her audiences: "One time I responded to the scene of a domestic dispute between two women. Luckily, I was able to get in the middle!"

Michele Durante has been leaving them laughing in the aisles from coast to coast! She's cutting edge and – tackling subjects such as her own sexuality and her time on in the South Bronx as a New York City narcotics detective – she's guaranteed to be a hit at any comedy event. A Long Island native, Michele stays true to her roots and doesn't hold back… all in the interest of laughter and fun. As "Officer" Durante likes to tell her audiences: "One time I responded to the scene of a domestic dispute between two women. Luckily, I was able to get in the middle!"
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Standup Memories with Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling & Peter Bales is a look at the world of standup comedy through the eyes and collective memories of two men who have lived through the evolution of standup and comedy clubs from the late 1970’s through the modern era. Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling is best known for his 16 years as head writer and on-air personality for the Howard Stern Show. He is a veteran of the Long Island, NY comedy scene and has been a successful standup comedian and joke writer for more than 4 decades. The list of comedy legends he has worked with include Rodney Dangerfield, Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Nelson, Richie Miniveri, Rob Bartlett, Dave Hawthorne, Jim Myers, Paul Reiser, Jackie Mason and many more. Martling started a telephone joke line (516) 922 Wine, that has been in operation since the early 80’s and has recorded 4 comedy albums, and been featured in the films Private Parts and The Aristocrats. Peter Bales has appeared as a stand-up comedian at countless comedy clubs, corporate functions and colleges across the country and has appeared on a variety of television networks including FOX, A&E, Comedy Central, Lifetime, MTV, VH-1 and, most recently, "The New Rascals Comedy Hour" podcast for XM Satellite Radio. Peter has also hosted his own radio programs on NYC's WABC (770 AM) and WEVD (1050 AM). He has studied at Chicago's famous "Second City" and in the eighties directed The Laughter Company, an improvisational comedy group that helped launch the careers of Rosie O'Donnell and Bob Nelson.

Occasional penis and old lady jokes. Some audiences may be offended if we're lucky.

Yes, another first. The Professor, Joke Man and our first female guest, comedian Carie Karavas, are joined by Sam, Carie’s husband of eighteen years.
Sam pulls back the curtain and we have a fun peek at a terrific couple, show business or no. Sam’s very funny in his own right and the (conflicting) tales of their beginning .. kicking off at “a Greek Club” .. are priceless. (“It’s baby time or goodbye time ..”)

Carie's Special on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B088FBZGZM/

We've made it to SEASON 3!

Get ready for a season of some amazing and funny guests and a new set of surprises for Stand-Up Memories!!

Standup Memories with Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling & Peter Bales is a look at the world of stand-up comedy through the eyes and collective memories of two men who have lived through the evolution of standup and comedy clubs from the late 1970’s through the modern era. Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling is best known for his 16 years as head writer and on-air personality for the Howard Stern Show. He is a veteran of the Long Island, NY comedy scene and has been a successful standup comedian and joke writer for more than 4 decades. The list of comedy legends he has worked with include Rodney Dangerfield, Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Nelson, Richie Miniveri, Rob Bartlett, Dave Hawthorne, Jim Myers, Paul Reiser, Jackie Mason and many more. Martling started a telephone joke line (516) 922 Wine, that has been in operation since the early 80’s and has recorded 4 comedy albums, and been featured in the films Private Parts and The Aristocrats. Peter Bales has appeared as a stand-up comedian at countless comedy clubs, corporate functions and colleges across the country and has appeared on a variety of television networks including FOX, A&E, Comedy Central, Lifetime, MTV, VH-1 and, most recently, "The New Rascals Comedy Hour" podcast for XM Satellite Radio. Peter has also hosted his own radio programs on NYC's WABC (770 AM) and WEVD (1050 AM). He has studied at Chicago's famous "Second City" and in the eighties directed The Laughter Company, an improvisational comedy group that helped launch the careers of Rosie O'Donnell and Bob Nelson.

More with Ms. Karavas. Carie, Peter & Jackie travel back in time to
when they were all boozing .. another era, when you chose rock & roll or
disco. And young people had to talk to each other at bars.
Somehow our friends are funny and engaging while sounding like
dinosaurs. You can feel the warmth as they reminisce about the
legendary Otto & George and many others. And they disclose that no,
they’re not really a bowl of cherries, and you wouldn’t want to hang
with them.
We've made it to SEASON 3! Get ready for a season of some amazing and funny guests and a new set of surprises for Stand-Up Memories!! Standup Memories with Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling & Peter Bales is a look at the world of stand-up comedy through the eyes and collective memories of two men who have lived through the evolution of standup and comedy clubs from the late 1970’s through the modern era. Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling is best known for his 16 years as head writer and on-air personality for the Howard Stern Show. He is a veteran of the Long Island, NY comedy scene and has been a successful standup comedian and joke writer for more than 4 decades. The list of comedy legends he has worked with include Rodney Dangerfield, Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Nelson, Richie Miniveri, Rob Bartlett, Dave Hawthorne, Jim Myers, Paul Reiser, Jackie Mason and many more. Martling started a telephone joke line (516) 922 Wine, that has been in operation since the early 80’s and has recorded 4 comedy albums, and been featured in the films Private Parts and The Aristocrats. Peter Bales has appeared as a stand-up comedian at countless comedy clubs, corporate functions and colleges across the country and has appeared on a variety of television networks including FOX, A&E, Comedy Central, Lifetime, MTV, VH-1 and, most recently, "The New Rascals Comedy Hour" podcast for XM Satellite Radio. Peter has also hosted his own radio programs on NYC's WABC (770 AM) and WEVD (1050 AM). He has studied at Chicago's famous "Second City" and in the eighties directed The Laughter Company, an improvisational comedy group that helped launch the careers of Rosie O'Donnell and Bob Nelson.

Our aging duo continues to share many moons of comedy with the great and still hot Carie Karavas. It’s worth seeing just to watch the
Professor suck up to his guest to the point of pass the cyanide.
Carie continues to be totally engaging, as the group relates the non-stop comedy booking horror stories they suffered and now love toremember. Groping for a highlight, it might as well be The Professor’s department store trivia.

We've made it to SEASON 3! Get ready for a season of some amazing and funny guests and a new set of surprises for Stand-Up Memories!! Standup Memories with Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling & Peter Bales is a look at the world of stand-up comedy through the eyes and collective memories of two men who have lived through the evolution of standup and comedy clubs from the late 1970’s through the modern era. Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling is best known for his 16 years as head writer and on-air personality for the Howard Stern Show. He is a veteran of the Long Island, NY comedy scene and has been a successful standup comedian and joke writer for more than 4 decades. The list of comedy legends he has worked with include Rodney Dangerfield, Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Nelson, Richie Miniveri, Rob Bartlett, Dave Hawthorne, Jim Myers, Paul Reiser, Jackie Mason and many more. Martling started a telephone joke line (516) 922 Wine, that has been in operation since the early 80’s and has recorded 4 comedy albums, and been featured in the films Private Parts and The Aristocrats. Peter Bales has appeared as a stand-up comedian at countless comedy clubs, corporate functions and colleges across the country and has appeared on a variety of television networks including FOX, A&E, Comedy Central, Lifetime, MTV, VH-1 and, most recently, "The New Rascals Comedy Hour" podcast for XM Satellite Radio. Peter has also hosted his own radio programs on NYC's WABC (770 AM) and WEVD (1050 AM). He has studied at Chicago's famous "Second City" and in the eighties directed The Laughter Company, an improvisational comedy group that helped launch the careers of Rosie O'Donnell and Bob Nelson.