There It Is Podcast

Jason Farr
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The "There It Is" podcast is for comedy fans as well as comedy creators. Here you can get into the minds of the comedians we admire. Listen in as host Jason Farr picks the brains of some comedy greats! There It Is also has a comedy lifestyle newsletter devoted to helping you find your inspiration on and off stage! Find more at ThereItIsPod.com!

  1. Pop Talk - Oscars 2026 and the Scrubs Revival (No. 427)

    11H AGO

    Pop Talk - Oscars 2026 and the Scrubs Revival (No. 427)

    The “Of the Show” gang joins Jason to talk all that POP about the Oscars and the Scrubs revival! Jason, Rob, Trey, and Justina react to the major Oscar wins including Michael B. Jordan, celebrate Ryan Coogler’s win, debate Paul Thomas Anderson’s win for One Battle After Another, and compare it to Sinners while critiquing elements like sexualization and story choices. They praise Conan O’Brien’s hosting, discuss how powerful the In Memoriam segment was including the emotional Rob Reiner tribute that featured many luminaries of his films, took a deep dive into their love of film, and Justina shares a dream about politician James Talarico and SNL's Ashley Padilla that you have to hear to believe. Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics  Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod  Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

    1 hr
  2. No. 426 - Erica Diederich on Commercials and Characters

    MAR 10

    No. 426 - Erica Diederich on Commercials and Characters

    We had a great chat with actor, comedian, and writer, Erica Diederich! Jason talks with NYC-based actor and comedian Erica Diederich about their work, including being a Tina Fey in a Booking.com commercial. Erica shares their path from childhood theater near Syracuse to a BFA in theater performance at Niagara University, where audience reactions helped them discover their comedic voice. They discuss UCB training, the benefits of improv for confidence and “failing well,” and how the pandemic pushed them toward characters and sketch, including performing on the Boogiemanja, Fever Dream. Erica emphasizes taking action in an acting career, lessons learned on large sets, and how they develops characters by grounding absurdity in truthful human feelings. The Indecision Zone: theratnyc.com/event-details/the-indecision-zone-a-comedic-anthology-series Instagram: @EricaMirandaa, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics  Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod  Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

    49 min
  3. No. 425 - Rachel Niswander on Her Hilarious Monologue Prediction Videos

    MAR 3

    No. 425 - Rachel Niswander on Her Hilarious Monologue Prediction Videos

    We got the chance to chat with NYC-based comedian, Rachel Niswander! Jason talks with Rachel about getting into comedy at the University of Maryland, performing sketch (Boogie Manja, Maude Night) and stand-up after moving to New York, and creating her late-night-style talk show, “See You Later.” They also dive into their shared love of Saturday Night Live (including her attending multiple tapings) and Conan O’Brien...and how she got to meet him! She also breaks down her digital bits predicting award show and SNL host monologues and promos, which caught the attention of Nikki Glaser. It’s a fun, nerdy chat! Instagram: @Rachel_n24, @seeyoulatershow, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics  TikTok: @RachelNis, @JasonFarrToks Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod  Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

    46 min
  4. No. 424 - Iris Bahr on Doing Solo Shows About Trauma

    FEB 24

    No. 424 - Iris Bahr on Doing Solo Shows About Trauma

    We got to talk to actor, author, director, and comic, Iris Bahr! Iris joins Jason to talk about growing up in the Bronx, spending time in Israel, and studying neuropsychology at Brown (with stints at Stanford and Tel Aviv University) before making a big pivot into acting. She gets into her screen work (Star Trek, The Big Bang Theory, Curb Your Enthusiasm), plus what pushed her to start writing and performing her own character-driven solo shows to avoid typecasting. Iris shares how travel shaped her work, how she approaches writing about trauma, and what it was like creating a raw shows and her newer show Stories from the Brink (coming to Soho Playhouse March 18-April 3). They also talk about her books, teaching/coaching at GOLD, running Neurotica Fest, and the realities of getting creative work seen in today’s crowded landscape. Get tickets to her show "Stories from the Brink" - www.irisbahr.com Sign up for her GOLD Comedy class "Build Your Solo Show" and use our code - ***GOLD Member Link: myrootabl.com/r/VGpHmbt0?rootabl=thereitispod ***New Member Link: myrootabl.com/r/SDSFxXel?rootabl=thereitispod Instagram: @Iris.Bahr, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics  Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod  Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

    53 min
  5. No. 423 -Florence Friebe on Embracing Emotion in Performance

    FEB 17

    No. 423 -Florence Friebe on Embracing Emotion in Performance

    We talk to actor and performer, Florence Friebe! Florence shares with Jason how her multicultural upbringing shaped her interest in universal comedy, the play Brody Went Missing, and her music. She describes how therapy and emotional work improved her acting and improv by building safety with emotions, and she and Jason explore improv concepts and developing comedic intuition. Florence also talks about her music project Privacy Club evolving into Possessed Hand and her solo music. Plus Florence explains how creative variety feeds her performance work, solo improv exercises, and how solo work forces full commitment and builds confidence. It's a chat as delightful as Florence is! Instagram: @FlorenceKF, @BrodyWentMissing, @PossessedHandMusic, @KarmilaMusic, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics  Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod  Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

    1h 1m
  6. Pop Talk - Super Bowl 2026 (No. 422)

    FEB 10

    Pop Talk - Super Bowl 2026 (No. 422)

    The 'Of the Show Fellas' are here to talk pop off about the Super Bowl! Jason, Rob, and Trey talk all the pop about the 2026 Super Bowl, touching on everything including Bad Bunny's halftime show, which brought joy, energy, and cultural significance to the stage. They also pop talk the commercials, highlighting their favorites and the "meh" ads. Then the trio debate which fictional quarterbacks from movies and TV shows they would draft for their respective very not real teams, sharing funny and insightful takes on each character's potential. It's a fun deep dive into the telecast and more! Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics  Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod  Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

    59 min
  7. No. 421- Jon Bander on Comedy and Finding Your Voice

    FEB 3

    No. 421- Jon Bander on Comedy and Finding Your Voice

    We had the pleasure of talking to multi-hyphenate performer, Jon Bander. Jon shares with Jason how he first started performing and what got him into doing improv, character, musical improv, and stand-up comedy. They discuss the unique charm of people from the Northeast, the fundamental aspects of being a 'nice a*****e,' and the importance of honesty and flaw in comedy. Jon also delves into how he got back ino stand-up, his experiences in his early improv days, touring with stand-up Steve Hofstetter, and he offers practical advice on finding one's comedic voice. It's a rich and insightful conversation! Instagram: @JonBander, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics  Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod  Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

    51 min
  8. No. 420 - How Improv and Sketch Benefit Social Media Marketing with Elaine Bledsoe

    JAN 27

    No. 420 - How Improv and Sketch Benefit Social Media Marketing with Elaine Bledsoe

    We talked to performer and social media strategist, Elaine Bledsoe! Elaine is a fellow BOYF and dear friend so she and Jason fall into a sweet and informative chat! Elaine shares how her background in improv, sketch, and storytelling have directly influenced her work in marketing and social media management at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. She provides valuable tips into effective social media strategies, the importance of humor in marketing, and how to engage new audiences while retaining existing ones. She also breaks down social media metrics and offers practical tips for anyone looking to enhance their online presence. It's an enlightening conversation packed with actionable advice for creatives! GOLD's Build Your Solo Show Class Info: ****New Member Link: myrootabl.com/r/SDSFxXel?rootabl=thereitispod ****GOLD member Link: myrootabl.com/r/VGpHmbt0?rootabl=thereitispod Use this discount code for 10% off: GOLD10POFF Instagram: @elainenotseinfeld, @bam_brooklyn, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics  Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod  Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

    50 min
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The "There It Is" podcast is for comedy fans as well as comedy creators. Here you can get into the minds of the comedians we admire. Listen in as host Jason Farr picks the brains of some comedy greats! There It Is also has a comedy lifestyle newsletter devoted to helping you find your inspiration on and off stage! Find more at ThereItIsPod.com!

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  • Creator
    Jason Farr
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    471
  • Rating
    Explicit
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