CEO of Big Laugh Comedy, Brandon Lewin stops by the studio and talks shop with Emillo and Nick. Brandon has taken the Austin comedy scene by storm by creating one of the best comedy brands in the entire country. By providing opportunities for comics and creating a community, it's no wonder Austin is being called the "3rd coast." For Tickets to the …

After a year of being closed, the New York Comedy Clubs are finally ready to reopen. Even though it's not too full compacity, it's a step in the right direction. Emilio and Scott tell Nick about the obstacles, hurdles, and frustrations that come with re-opening after such a long absence. Plus the NYCC Presents Sessions, comes out April 2nd. The mas…

Owner of the legendary Comic Strip Live, Richie Tienken passed away and Scot and Emilio remember and pay respect to a man who has in many ways help shape the foundation of The New York Comedy Club. It's no secret that many of us here at the club cut our teeth in the comedy world promoting for the Strip and in this episode, we reminisce about some o…

Emilio and The Commissioner of Comedy, James Mattern, record an episode in the car on their way to The Atlantic City Comedy Club. This episode gets back to basics and the roots of comedy... sitting in a car ride, cutting it up! Use Code COMEDY for 15% off at: SilkCityHotSauce.comPaperhouse Network

Soul Joel's Comedy Club has been thriving during the past year in Royersford PA, and the man behind it all, Joel Richardson is our guest on this episode to talk all about it. We discuss surviving the pandemic, the "Big Jay" incident, all that sand, and the Commissioner of Comedy himself, James Mattern, even makes a cameo. Use Code COMEDY for 15% of…

The first episode of the new year and we're off to a... well, rough start. We discuss the benefits of living in a "comedy world" and how the ability to poke fun at tumultuous times is actually therapeutic, but also discuss the pitfalls it may cause. We also examine what it takes for a comedian to be able to be fearless on stage and toe the line bet…

We talk comedy specials on this episode. The Daily Show's Michael Kosta just released his new Comedy Central special that was partially filmed at the club. But that's not the only special, both Brendan Sagalow and Eric Neumann have recorded an album during the pandemic at one of our rooftop shows, as well as Neko White doing a new, innovative, reco…

The New York Comedy Club Podcast is back with a brand new format. Join host Nick Angelo as he sits down with the owners of the New York Comedy Club, Scott Lindner and Emilio Savone. In this episode, they discuss the current state of stand-up comedy clubs and buckle down for what appears to be a second lockdown. Get Tickets to the Club Here…

Fellow Paperhouse Network member, Neko White comes into the studio to talk about his brand new podcast, One Piece of Mind, and his latest album that he filmed and recorded inside Pinch Recording. However, Neko and Nick first talk about the recent #SaveNYComedy rally and get into an in-depth conversation about social injustice, #BlackLivesMatter, an…

Newest members to Paperhouse Network, Andras Jones and Bryan Connolly talk to Nick about their extremely positive podcast, The World is Wrong. Taking a look at some unpopular opinions on film, the duo brings a "no argument" approach to movie criticism and find themselves defending Adam Sandler movies, among many others. Movie fans, art critics, and…

Fellow Paperhouse Network member, James Mattern comes into the studio to talk about his podcast, The Commissioner of Comedy, where he explains the unwritten rules of the comedy business. James is one of the most well-respected comics in NYC and has many years of stage time, green room hangs, and road work that makes him an expert in the field. Nick…

Brendan Sagalow was our first guest when the quarantine started and after 5 months, we check back in with him. The first "in-person" guest in almost half a year, Nick and Brendan are just happy to be in the same room together. Sagalow tells a crazy story about passing out at the doctor's office, maintaining his mental health, and Nick unveils a NEW…

The country is slowly opening back up, and so is the comedy world. Owner and operator of The Laugh Factory Chicago, Curtis Shaw Flagg talks with Nick about breathing life back into comedy clubs, the safety precautions that come with it, and how good it feels to just laugh again. Curtis also talks about the Chi-town comedy scene and who to keep an e…

Mike Cannon talks with Nick about his new movie, Timing (on Amazon), and the similarities of the character to his real life in stand-up comedy. Cannon also discusses his future in acting, the pain and pleasure of re-visiting his old jokes for the movie, and how life can easily get in the way of following your dreams. Follow Mike on YouTube Here…

Carmen Lynch joins Amy on this episode to talk about her brand new comedy album which is being praised by the comedy world. Carmen also talks the pandemic, zoom shows, jokes in Spanish, and the firework phenomenon!Paperhouse Network

Fresh off her major motion picture debut, Carly Aquilino talks with us about her performance in "The King of Staten Island." She gives a detailed look behind the scenes and what it was like being directed by Judd Apatow. We also discuss her upcoming Netflix special and the Girl/Guy Code reunion on MTV.…

The hilarious Joe List talks with Nick and Amy about becoming accustomed to the quarantine and keeping a strong mental health during the whole ordeal. Joe also talks about his "outside" performance at the Bel-Aire Diner and what to expect moving forward. Also check out Joe's podcasts "Tuesday's with Stories" with Mark Normand and his new mental hea…

The very talented, Hannah Berner joins the podcast to discuss her podcasts, her stand up career, and what it's like to be a "reality" star. Hannah's passion for being a creator shines through multiple mediums and her athlete-like work ethic is one of the main reasons for her success. We also get into the art of judging roast battle, Lil Dicky, and …

Former owner of the NYCC, Al Martin joins current owners, Scott and Emilio ,and talks, well, the comedy business. Al still owns clubs in the New York area and has a candid conversation about the current state of the comedy business and what to expect post coronavirus. Martin also has a new book, "I Did It On a Dare: How I Created a Comedy Empire in…

The Hard Feelings guys, H. Foley and Kevin Ryan come back on the show to tell Nick he's garbage. They're new podcast, "Are You Garbage?" is a fun, and popular new show that pokes fun at the way we were all brought up. As always, the guys have fun at each other's expense and laugh their way through another episode of the podcast!…

Comedy veteran Chuck Nice calls in and chats with Nick and Emilio about the new "zoom" comedy going on during the coronavirus. The positives and negatives of it, and how Chuck misses the raw, live comedy club stages. The guys also discuss Chuck's new album, "Uncomfortably Hot Dad" which was recorded at The New York Comedy Club.…

Mark Normand calls in and talks to Nick and Emilio about his brand new, upcoming comedy special on YouTube, "Out to Lunch." Mark reveals the struggle he's had with getting a special released, so he just did it himself. The guys also talk about walking around an empty city, the anticipation of getting back on stage, and getting the approval of the o…

Comedy scene staple and New York legend, Jeffrey Gurian calls in and tells his incredible story about contracting and battling the coronavirus. Thankfully, Jeffrey is doing much better and is starting to "finally" feel normal again. His eye-opening story is not to be taken lightly as we continue to deal with this pandemic. Jeffrey's positive outloo…

The Kevin Dombrowski episode is finally here, as the last time we recorded, we couldn't release the episode due to "things beyond our control." But in the meantime, Kevin's debut comedy album, "High on Molly" has also finally been released and the response has been fantastic!Paperhouse Network

Dave Sirus calls in to talk with Nick about his "quarantine" and the upcoming release of his film, "The King of Staten Island." A movie he co-wrote with SNL's Pete Davidson and produced by Judd Apatow. The two also discuss the absurdity of politics, conspiracies, and lack of social distancing during this time. Plus a quick dive into the new R.A. th…

We've hit our 100th episode and we had our good friend and busiest man in quarantine, Jared Freid! Jared is the host of not 1, but 2 hilarious podcasts, The J-Train Podcast, U Up Podcast, and his daily video "Freid by Noon!" Jared also just moved into a new apartment with his g/f and of course, he talks to Nick and Amy about The Bachelor! Happy 100…

Richie Redding drops by via Zoom and tells Nick a crazy story about his girlfriend's parent's BOTH testing positive with the coronavirus and why we should take this situation very seriously. But never to get too serious, in true Richie Redding fashion, he and Nick get silly and talk Tiger King, 1,000lb Sisters, the Keto Diet, and of course, some go…

Brendan Sagalow calls in and talks to Nick about staying busy, positive, and not trying to "go live" during this coronavirus lockdown. Brendan also discusses why not wasting his energy on the negative things is actually making him able to come out of this quarantine a better person. They also talk The Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Jay and Silent Bob, an…

Scott, Emilio, Amy, and Nick give a quick update and state of the union as the coronavirus keeps everyone locked down and quarantined. We share some important financial advice for anyone who has lost their income for the time being. On a lighter note, the gang talks about the state of comedy when things get back to normal and who to follow and list…

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Paperhouse Network family member, filmmaker Dennis Cahlo comes by the studio to discuss his recent work in the stand-up comedy world and the music/comedy project that he's embarked on. And of course, Nick and Dennis talk some movies, the art of interviewing, and Dennis' popular podcast, The Cary Allen Picture Show which is a proud member of the Pap…

Fresh off his Late Night TV debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Andre D Thompson stops by the studio and tells us his amazing and funny story about the experience, the nervousness, and how even dropping the F bomb on national television didn't keep him from enjoying the success of it all. Andre also tells us about the hard work and dedicat…

Industry insider and stand up comedy connoisseur Maureen Taran comes by the studio to talk about her days at the legendary Boston Comedy Club where she made her connections with some of today's best comedians. Maureen also gives advice for young comics trying to navigate the business and talks about The Patrice O'Neal benefit show that she and Bill…

Matt Pavich stops by the studio to talk about becoming a viral sensation and his song appearing on Tik Tok. Matt's Handsome Dancer YouTube page has become a massive hit that has taken him all over the world and now he's seeing his song pop up on Will Smith's Tik Tok. Matt also reveals the pressures of living up to a viral hit and talks about fears …

Jason Salmon from Comedy Central's "A Cowboy Explains" stops by the studio to talk about his popular comedy series, his podcasts, and we even critique some movies. Jason also talks about comedians using pain as a way to be funny and how the public can relate, plus he gets a fan letter for being the voice of a video game. Oh, and we talk a little Go…

Eric Neumann stops by the studio for this Holiday Extravaganza! Eric talks about his annual tradition of hosting the "A Very Merry Jewish Christmas" show at the New York Comedy Club on December 24th. Eric and Nick also talk about Christmas music in movies, his new gig with IFC, his upcoming Netflix appearance, and if "All I Want for Christmas is Yo…

Our good friend Greg Stone comes back to the studio to tell us about a crazy incident that happened to him while he was doing some crowd work during a show. The "did not see that coming" moment has since become a viral video and Greg tells us about the goods and bads that come along with "Going Viral."…

Tis the season to deck the halls with a jolly look into our favorite guilty holiday pleasure, Hallmark Christmas Movies. Casey Balsham and Leah Bonnema stop by the studio to discuss their favorite, and not so favorite festivus films and the gang comes up with their own movie for next year! Get the fireplace warm, the hot chocolate ready, and cue up…

The one and only Rell Battle returns to This is Not a Green Room and gets into some real talk with Amy and Nick about the current state of social media and comedy. Rell also explains why it's important to disagree and argue with people to help learn from their points of view... and how it helps with comedy. Plus Nick has a message for everyone abou…

Then Gone Girls swing by the studio to tell us all about their upcoming show at The New York Comedy Club during the New York Comedy Festival. But that's not all, in typical "gone girls" fashion, the discussion covers a little bit of everything as the crew talks, drugs, the "c" word, and Rachel reveals quite an interesting factoid about herself.…

New York Comedy Club OG, Brendan Sagalow finally stops by the studio to talk everything comedy! Brendan tells us about his unique way of looking at the business, his writing techniques, and how therapy has made him a better comic. Co-owner of the club and podcast derailer Scott also sat in on the conversation to keep things from getting too serious…

Greg Stone returns as our guest to talk about his experience at NY Comic Con! Greg partook in a "Fantasy Draft" that got fellow comedian and comic book fan, James Mattern a bit heated! We also discuss the new Joker movie which led to an interesting conversation about mental health. There's also some good mustache talk too!…

LA comedian and Comedy Store regular, Mat Edgar hangs with the gang to talk about his brand new move to New York City. Mat will be recording his debut album during the NY Comedy Festival and he explains why recording an album means so much to him. He also reminisces with his old roommate Amy, tells a great Brody Stevens story and of course, Nick ta…

Pro boxer Nick Baez stops by the studio with Nick and Emilio to catch up with his old crew. Baez gives an interesting insight into the parallels of comedy and boxing and discusses the journey he's been on as he prepares for his pro debut on December 6th in Philadelphia. The guys also talk about the power of positive thinking in the most motivationa…

Richie Redding stopped by the Pinch Recording Studios and derailed the podcast immediately. The gang talks conspiracy theories, Rachel's dating habits, and racial humor. WARNING: Not for the easily offended... it's one of the funniest episodes to date :)Paperhouse Network

Jess Salomon stops by the studio to tell us an incredible story from her live taping at JFL, her times as a war crimes attorney, and her work on IFC's Baroness Von Sketch show. There's even some talk about dancing on acid at a Phish concert.Paperhouse Network

Napoleon Emill stops by the studio to talk to Nick and Amy about his JFL performance! The Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival's prestigious "New Faces" Show is a major stepping stone for a young comic and Napoleon took us for a behind the scenes look.Paperhouse Network

Comedian Dave Sirus stops by for this jam-packed episode as we talk about his early YouTube success as Brick Stone, his writing days with SNL, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, and his new movie he co-wrote with Pete Davidson and Judd Apatow! Plus, the finalist of the New York Comedy Club's Summer Roast Tournament, J.P. McDade and Gianmarco Soresi also…

Stand up comic and actor, Tone Bell stops by the studio to talk about life on the road, his Showtime special, "Can't Cancel This," and his upcoming movie. Tone also tells a "horror" story from the road that is without a doubt, one of the funniest stories you'll ever hear about drugs, the cops, and taking all your clothes off as a defense!…

NYC's best host and dear friend of the club, James Mattern stops by to talk about the release of his debut album, "No Segues." James tells us about all the time, effort, and second-guessing that went into the album... SPOILER ALERT... It's a hit! We also talk about The Atlantic City Comedy Club and what makes a "good audience."…