Besides regularly performing in many a New York City comedy club, Kurt Metzger's credits include performing on Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham," Showtime's "White Boyz in the Hood" and as a regular on VH1's "Best Week Ever." Kurt has filmed a half-hour special for "Comedy Central Presents" and appeared on Comedy Central's "Important Things with Demetri Martin," IFC's "Z-Rock" and will be a regular on the new Comedy Central program "Ugly Americans." Previously, he was the stand out comedian at the Montreal Comedy Festival's New Faces showcase. He has also written for "Chappelle's Show" on Comedy Central and several other SpikeTV, VH1 and Comedy Central programs.

Join Vinnie as he sits down with Kurt to see what makes him tick.

Besides regularly performing in many a New York City comedy club, Kurt Metzger's credits include performing on Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham," Showtime's "White Boyz in the Hood" and as a regular on VH1's "Best Week Ever." Kurt has filmed a half-hour special for "Comedy Central Presents" and appeared on Comedy Central's "Important Things with Demetri Martin," IFC's "Z-Rock" and will be a regular on the new Comedy Central program "Ugly Americans." Previously, he was the stand out comedian at the Montreal Comedy Festival's New Faces showcase. He has also written for "Chappelle's Show" on Comedy Central and several other SpikeTV, VH1 and Comedy Central programs.

Join Vinnie as he sits down with Kurt to see what makes him tick.

A long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.......some shit happened while 2 guys were ripping an old pay phone off the wall of an abandoned business. Cut to that phone being installed on the then virgin stage wall of the Stress Factory and wired into the house PA by non other than Wile E. Barry Jay, supergenius ....commandeered by Vinnie Brand with a handful of phone numbers and names and delivered like only Vinnie can, in front of a live audience, and you have some of the best phoney phone calls ever produced in the history of comedy. So funny, that most comics would request that Vinnie NOT do them during the opening of the show...they were just too hard to follow. ;) Join us as Vinnie reminisces a bit about that phone, Barry and the fun they made together in this weeks BONUS CAST, A Tribute to Barry Jay!

A long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.......some shit happened while 2 guys were ripping an old pay phone off the wall of an abandoned business. Cut to that phone being installed on the then virgin stage wall of the Stress Factory and wired into the house PA by non other than Wile E. Barry Jay, supergenius ....commandeered by Vinnie Brand with a handful of phone numbers and names and delivered like only Vinnie can, in front of a live audience, and you have some of the best phoney phone calls ever produced in the history of comedy. So funny, that most comics would request that Vinnie NOT do them during the opening of the show...they were just too hard to follow. ;) Join us as Vinnie reminisces a bit about that phone, Barry and the fun they made together in this weeks BONUS CAST, A Tribute to Barry Jay!

Ian Bagg is the first name in this sentence, and chances are it will be the last. Ian started comedy in a small country off the coast of Japan called Canada. He proceeded to do all the show business things that every successful Canadian entertainer does. He went to a “Hockey Night in Canada” game on a Saturday night performed at the “Montreal Comedy Festival,” kissed a fish in New Foundland and did a “Comedy Now” special on CTV.  So what does a Canadian do when he has done all? He stops by the Stress Factory Comedy Club to tell Vinnie Brand all about it.

Chris Roach standing 6’6” tall Chris is bringing comedy to new heights. His self deprecating humor and mannerisms make this gentle giant stand out from the rest (or at least taller than the rest). Chris brings you into his world talking about everything from his family to some of his unusual life experiences.

Listen in as these two hysterical comics join in to double team Vinnie on this weeks Proving Ground podcast.

Ian Bagg is the first name in this sentence, and chances are it will be the last. Ian started comedy in a small country off the coast of Japan called Canada. He proceeded to do all the show business things that every successful Canadian entertainer does. He went to a “Hockey Night in Canada” game on a Saturday night performed at the “Montreal Comedy Festival,” kissed a fish in New Foundland and did a “Comedy Now” special on CTV.  So what does a Canadian do when he has done all? He stops by the Stress Factory Comedy Club to tell Vinnie Brand all about it.

Chris Roach standing 6’6” tall Chris is bringing comedy to new heights. His self deprecating humor and mannerisms make this gentle giant stand out from the rest (or at least taller than the rest). Chris brings you into his world talking about everything from his family to some of his unusual life experiences.

Listen in as these two hysterical comics join in to double team Vinnie on this weeks Proving Ground podcast.

When Dom Irrera takes the stage, he does not simply get on it, he owns it!

Dom projects a singular charisma that firmly engages audiences from the opening moment and doesn't let go until the end of the performance, and beyond.

Trying to analyze what makes a comedian special is typically a fool's errand, but we'll give it a go: With Dom, it seems to be a blend of regular-guy presence and relaxed, effortless delivery-and, of course, what he's delivering is top-notch material, laced with an array of colorful characters and voices.

Now listen in as long time friends Vinnie Brand and Dom Irrera talk shop and eat cookies.

When Dom Irrera takes the stage, he does not simply get on it, he owns it!

Dom projects a singular charisma that firmly engages audiences from the opening moment and doesn't let go until the end of the performance, and beyond.

Trying to analyze what makes a comedian special is typically a fool's errand, but we'll give it a go: With Dom, it seems to be a blend of regular-guy presence and relaxed, effortless delivery-and, of course, what he's delivering is top-notch material, laced with an array of colorful characters and voices.

Now listen in as long time friends Vinnie Brand and Dom Irrera talk shop and eat cookies.

Celebrating 15 years as a stand-up comic, Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late-night TV circuit.

Marley, a Maine native and University of Maine at Farmington graduate, uses biographical and observational material for his high-energy routines.

Listen in as Vinnie and Bob trade stories and have a great time in this weeks episode of The Proving Ground.

Celebrating 15 years as a stand-up comic, Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late-night TV circuit.

Marley, a Maine native and University of Maine at Farmington graduate, uses biographical and observational material for his high-energy routines.

Listen in as Vinnie and Bob trade stories and have a great time in this weeks episode of The Proving Ground.