353 episodes

Scott Higgins and Ace Aceto have 50 years combined of standing in front of crowds and making people laugh. Now they go Behind The Funny with entertainers in all stages of their career from national headliners, to comedy writers, to newer comics just starting out. Why did they start, what drives them, and what were some of the obstacles? Join Scott and Ace as they go Behind The Funny.

Behind The Funny Scott Higgins Live Productions

    • Comedy
    • 4.9 • 221 Ratings

Scott Higgins and Ace Aceto have 50 years combined of standing in front of crowds and making people laugh. Now they go Behind The Funny with entertainers in all stages of their career from national headliners, to comedy writers, to newer comics just starting out. Why did they start, what drives them, and what were some of the obstacles? Join Scott and Ace as they go Behind The Funny.

    Ep 346 Mike Murray "Full Circle"

    Ep 346 Mike Murray "Full Circle"

    One of our favorite guests, Mike Murray, is in the Acement this week. Mike goes with Behind The Funny like bourbon and chocolate milk.  Mike is an amazing story teller on and off the stage.  He has a such a unique viewpoint, we love having him on.  What group of people does Mike upset during his Funny Bad Gig story?  Listen and find out.  Check out Mike at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551419237219
    Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    • 1 hr 21 min
    Ep 345 Bill and Bethany Simas from Funny 4 Funds "One Chin, Brown Hair, & Hope; $10 Million Laughs"

    Ep 345 Bill and Bethany Simas from Funny 4 Funds "One Chin, Brown Hair, & Hope; $10 Million Laughs"

    Bill and Bethany Simas join us in the Acement this week to talk about their comedy night fundraising company Funny 4 Funds and their recent acheivement, $10 million raised in 10 years. The company started with a conversation between two comics, Bill Simas and Mike Murray, and now has multiple branches running from Maine to Florida. What made Bill, a successful comic, focus his career on a fundraising company?  What are some of the strangest items they help auction off at Funny 4 Funds events?  Listen and find out. Check out Funny 4 Funds at www.funny4funds.com
    Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Ep 344 Doug Guertin "Open Mics, Beer, and Belly Laughs"

    Ep 344 Doug Guertin "Open Mics, Beer, and Belly Laughs"

    Doug Guertin joins Scott and Ace in the Acement for a discussion on starting comedy in Worcester MA, his favorite headliners, amazing moments, and his funny bad gigs.  What hugely popular show has Doug never watched?  Listen and find out/. Check Doug out at https://www.facebook.com/digguertin
    Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    • 1 hr 26 min
    Ep 343 Max Dolcelli & Linda Belt "Brewing Up City Steam Memories"

    Ep 343 Max Dolcelli & Linda Belt "Brewing Up City Steam Memories"

    Ace and Scott found out that CT club City Steam's Brew Ha Ha Comedy Club was closing so decided to reminisce about the club with friends Max Dolcelli and Linda Belt.  The club opened in the late 80s and has been a staple of CT Comedy ever since.
    Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Ep 342 Derrick Fonseca "Here Just To Get F**k Up in the Acement"

    Ep 342 Derrick Fonseca "Here Just To Get F**k Up in the Acement"

    Derrick Fonseca joins Ace in the Acement while Scott is in Vegas.  Derrick always is a great conversation and has really good insight on comedy and performing.  Derrick started comedy at 17 yo, so he was already a veteran in his 20's.  A staple in the New England comedy scene and a great friend of the show.  Check out Derrick at https://www.facebook.com/derrick.fonseca
    Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    • 1 hr 26 min
    Ep 341 Roddy Thomas "Don't Let Anyone Take Your Dreams"

    Ep 341 Roddy Thomas "Don't Let Anyone Take Your Dreams"

    Roddy Thomas joins us in the Acement this week.  Roddy is a long time friend and veteran of the New England comedy scene.  He is a comedian and show producer through his Northeast Comedy Review production company.  Roddy is one of the most likeable people in the northeast comedy scene and a great storyteller.  Check out Roddy Thomas at https://www.facebook.com/comicroddy
    Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

    • 1 hr 8 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
221 Ratings

221 Ratings

boston pedro ,

The Wrong Richard Belzer by Paul Elwell

Congratulations to the Behind The Funny guys. Heard about your podcast and loved listening to my old friend Paul Elwell share stories including picking up the wrong Richard Belzer. Brendan McMahon

HelenG_66 ,

Belly Laughs and Bourbon

So happy I discovered this podcast! Love hearing comedians “talk shop” about how they began in stand up, the highs, the lows and all the hijinks in between. Scott and Ace do a great job of keeping it conversational and fun, plus their guests are a great assortment of seasoned and new local comedy talent which provides diverse perspectives on being a working comic. A fun, weekly listen and I’ve even learned a bit about bourbon thanks to their bourbon dates!

the pink master ,

Simply great content!

Love listening to these two. Always great conversations and stories! If you want to just laugh out loud in your car, just put this on and listen!

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