Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC"

Scott Edwards
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Celebration of 40+ years on the fringe of show business. Stories, interviews, and comedy sets from standup comics... famous, and not so famous. All taped Live on my Comedy Club "Laughs Unlimited" stage. Lots of stand-up comedy and interviews. The interviews will be with comics, old staff members, and Friends from the world of Comedy. Standup Sets by Dana Carvey, Jay Leno, Tom Dreesen, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry Miller, Mark Schiff, Bobcat Goldthwait, Paula Poundstone, Garry Shandling, Ray Ramano, Cathy Ladman, Willie Tyler & Lester, and MORE. My web site has many pictures, items for sale, and more information www.standupcomedyyourhostandmc.com 

  1. 3d ago

    Jeanette Rizzi On Turning Tragedy Into Stand Up, Interview of a Comedienne

    Send us Fan Mail Jeanette Rizzi didn’t take the “safe” path into stand-up comedy. She talked her way into moving for law school, then immediately started chasing stage time and never looked back. That tension between stability and the pull of the mic runs through everything we talk about, especially what it’s like to come up in the Los Angeles comedy scene where crowds can feel tougher, more jaded, and harder to impress. We also get into the kind of material you can’t fake. Jeanette shares the story behind her one-woman show Blindsided, including growing up with a mother who was a nun and a father who was a Franciscan monk, and how real grief shaped her voice. We talk about why bombing is part of the job, how repetition sharpens timing, and how comedians learn to turn pain into something an audience can hold. Her work doesn’t stop at laughs either: she’s helped raise over $150,000 for mental health, proving comedy can be both cathartic and practical. Then we go full craft mode: comedy competitions, festivals, what “taboo” words do to a room, and what she learned from icons like Bob Saget and Sinbad. We also talk about rewriting life onstage after marriage, motherhood, and raising biracial twins, plus her annual fundraiser for the Children’s Tumor Foundation connected to neurofibromatosis NF1. Stick around to hear a sample of Jeanette’s stand-up at the end. Subscribe for more interviews and sets, share this with a friend who loves stand-up, and leave a review. What’s the hardest room you’ve ever tried to win? Hosted by: R. Scott Edwards Offer to those listeners interested in standup comedy to get a FREE book I wrote to help people get started. Support the show   www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Website....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! "NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTube Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon and the "BookBaby" Book Store for Discounted copies! "20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic" "Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"

  2. Oct 4

    Three Comedy Powerhouses: Bobby Slayton, John Fox & James Stephens III

    Send us Fan Mail This episode of Standup Comedy “Your Host & MC” features an incredible lineup of three top headlining comedians: Bobby Slayton, John Fox, and James Stephens III. Each brings their own unique style, energy, and years of experience to the stage, delivering a powerhouse showcase of stand-up comedy at its finest. From sharp wit and edgy humor to clever storytelling and classic punchlines, this episode highlights why these performers have earned their place as top-tier headliners. Whether you're a longtime comedy fan or just discovering stand-up, this show is packed with laughs, personality, and unforgettable moments. Tune in for a triple dose of comedy excellence you won’t want to miss! Hosted by: R. Scott Edwards Offer to those listeners interested in standup comedy to get a FREE book I wrote to help people get started. Support the show   www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Website....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! "NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTube Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon and the "BookBaby" Book Store for Discounted copies! "20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic" "Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"

  3. Sep 27

    Bobby Slayton (Pit Bull of Comedy) InterviewWhat Happens To Edgy Comedy When Culture Shifts

    Send us Fan Mail Bobby Slayton doesn’t ease into a conversation, he comes out swinging. We sit down with the “Pit Bull of Comedy” (coined by Radio's Alex Bennett) and immediately get a master class in the kind of blunt, fast, hard-hitting stand-up that helped define the comedy club boom. From the first minute, Bobby is roasting me, questioning my podcast “listeners,” and somehow making the whole thing feel like the green room after a late Saturday show. We rewind to the Laughs Unlimited era in Sacramento and talk about what made those rooms matter: the layout, the crowd, the emcee’s job, and the fragile relationships between comics and club owners. Bobby digs into loyalty versus opportunity, why contracts changed the Northern California circuit, and what it takes to build a name when you’re living out of hotels. We also get into the big topic hanging over stand-up comedy today: audience sensitivity, political correctness, and whether the Don Rickles style of equal-opportunity insults could break through the same way now. Then the conversation turns to show business beyond the stage, including Bobby’s acting work and a great behind-the-scenes story about landing Family Guy through a phone read when he was sick, exhausted, and ready to pass. To top it off, we share a live Bobby Slayton set recorded at Laughs Unlimited in the mid-80s so you can hear exactly what made him a standout headliner. If you love comedy history, comedy club stories, and honest talk about how the business really works, hit play, subscribe, and leave a review. What do you think changed stand-up the most: the crowds, the culture, or the industry? Offer to those listeners interested in standup comedy to get a FREE book I wrote to help people get started. Support the show   www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Website....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! "NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTube Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon and the "BookBaby" Book Store for Discounted copies! "20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic" "Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"

  4. Sep 20

    Six Comics Turn Stand Up Into A Live Comedy/Music Concert

    Send us Fan Mail Stand-up comedy gets a second engine when you add a melody, because now the punchline can hit… then echo. We’re putting that idea to the test with a high-energy “Stand Up Comedy The Musical” showcase, stitched together from live club performances and packed with comedy songs from the 1980s and 1990s. If you love stand-up history, musical comedy, and the unpredictable feel of a real crowd, this one plays like a time capsule you can laugh along with. We kick things off with Bob Saget turning end-of-month desperation into a song about an empty fridge, expired food, and counting change like it’s treasure. From there, Tim O’Rourke jumps in with a “Footloose” style parody that leans into big nostalgia and bigger cravings, while Yakov Smirnoff brings a piano-backed character piece with “Natasha,” blending romance, exaggeration, and classic club energy. The middle of the show highlights the craft of live performance: Denny Johnston drops quick musical bits and impressions, including a memorable Jimmy Stewart take on the Beatles’ “Blackbird.” Paul Robbins spoofs the long-distance dedication format and flips a famous ballad into something far more disgusting, and we close with a special treat from Dana Carvey and his early band as they ride “Burger Rush” into a rowdy sing-along finale.  If you had fun, subscribe so you don’t miss next week, share this with a friend who loves comedy, and leave a review telling us which musical bit you’d actually sing out loud. Hosted by: R. Scott Edwards Offer to those listeners interested in standup comedy to get a FREE book I wrote to help people get started. Support the show   www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Website....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! "NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTube Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon and the "BookBaby" Book Store for Discounted copies! "20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic" "Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"

  5. Sep 13

    "Paul & Phil", from Radio to Comedy Club then "Answer Guys" to 4 Emmy's...Great story!

    Send us Fan Mail A comedy club can change a city, and it can change a career. We sit down with Emmy Award winners Paul Robbins and Phil Cowan and rewind to the early Laughs Unlimited days in Old Sacramento, when a young room, hungry local comics, and a couple of wildly original radio promos helped build real momentum for stand-up comedy in Northern California. If you love comedy history, comedy club stories, or the behind-the-scenes craft of writing jokes that land, this one is packed with detail. We talk about how two speech team “geeks” turn performance reps into stand-up, then into their one-of-a-kind act, live radio theater, complete with sound effects and scene work in a comedy showroom. That creative swing opens an unexpected door into morning radio at KPOP, and the path keeps unfolding through Y92, big live events, and the kind of listener stunts that only work when the writing is solid and the audience trusts you. From there, the story expands into television, including the Answer Guys on the Discovery Channel and the Emmy wins that came from saying yes to assignments and doing the work even when the schedule got brutal. Along the way we swap classic Laughs Unlimited memories, name the comics who left a mark, and make the case for clean comedy that families can hear in the car without cringing. Subscribe for more stand-up comedy conversations, share this with a friend who misses old-school radio, and leave a review with your favorite comedy club memory. Hosted by: R. Scott Edwards Offer to those listeners interested in standup comedy to get a FREE book I wrote to help people get started. Support the show   www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Website....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! "NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTube Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon and the "BookBaby" Book Store for Discounted copies! "20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic" "Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"

  6. Sep 6

    A Fast-Paced Mix Of Classic Stand-Up Impressions And Comedy Songs

    Send us Fan Mail A good comedy night doesn’t have one “main course” it has a bunch of great bites, back to back, with a host who knows exactly when to move the spotlight. That’s what we’re serving here: a Cornucopia of Comedy sequel built from live stand-up clips, a left-field comedy song, classic impressions, and a high-energy musical closer pulled from the Laughs Unlimited universe. We kick things off with Ronnie Kenny, a true MC’s MC, doing quick jokes about exercise, aging, and the strange logic people use to justify bad habits. From there we jump into a surreal fast-food parody song featuring Carlos Alazrqui (Reno 911), musician Chris Hobbs, and my longtime creative partner Bob Stobener on voiceover, proving that musical comedy can be just as punchy as a stand-up set. Then it’s time for Kevin Pollak, a powerhouse impressionist and actor, with a set that taps into movie fandom and a Star Trek-inspired run of character voices that keeps escalating. We also drop into Laughs in the Park, recorded in front of a massive outdoor crowd, with ventriloquist Jay Johnson bringing that unique puppet-and-performer rhythm that made him a standout. Finally, we close with the theme music written by Robert Aguyo for our Live at Laughs TV days, with Bob Stobener on vocals, ending the show on a bright, classic-variety note. If you love a stand up comedy podcast packed with 80s and 90s comedy, live crowd energy, impressions, ventriloquism, and comedy music, hit subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a laugh, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Hosted by. R. Scott Edwards Support the show   www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Website....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! "NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTube Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon and the "BookBaby" Book Store for Discounted copies! "20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic" "Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"

  7. Aug 30

    A Native American Comic Explains How Stand-Up Really Works, OR...Escaping the DMV!

    Send us Fan Mail A comedy career can start in the most unexpected place, and Marc Yaffee proves it. We sit down with Marc, a Native American stand-up comedian who once worked as a DMV driving examiner, then taught traffic school before ever thinking he’d end up headlining clubs, casinos, and events across the country. That strange “day job” origin story turns into a real masterclass on stage presence, writing jokes, and learning how to win over strangers one laugh at a time. We also get honest about what comedy audiences don’t see: the grind of open mic nights, the value of mentors, and why we cared so much about clean comedy at Laughs Unlimited. We talk about originality, why stolen bits kill your momentum, and how professional comics treat the craft like a job. If you’re searching for stand-up comedy tips, how to write a set, or how to structure a comedy show, you’ll hear practical tactics like recording your sets, saving joke ideas, and placing experimental material in the middle while you open strong and close stronger. Then Marc delivers the kind of road stories you can’t make up: telling jokes over an airplane PA, performing for Marines in Iraq, and using commitment and timing to lift a room. We wrap with why clean, flexible comedy is perfect for fundraisers and community events and share a stand-up set from Mark that highlights his sharp perspective and identity-driven humor. If you enjoy behind-the-scenes comedy stories, clean stand-up, and real-world advice from working comics, subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Hosted by: R. Scott Edwards Support the show   www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Website....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! "NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTube Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon and the "BookBaby" Book Store for Discounted copies! "20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic" "Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"

  8. Aug 23

    Stand Up From Laughs Unlimited's TV Show Starring Tim Bedore & Frank Prinzi, Fun!

    Send us Fan Mail A local TV stand up comedy show from 1988 doesn’t sound like it should feel fresh, but the moment the crowd comes up you can hear why we loved making Laughs at Laughs Unlimited in Sacramento. I’m Scott Edwards, and I’m bringing one of those original TV tapings over to the podcast as pure audio so you can experience the pacing, the room energy, and the working-comic craft that made comedy clubs the real training ground. We start with club favorite Frank Prinzi firing off tight, offbeat jokes that twist everyday life into something surreal, from food fears to childhood memories and the weird logic of getting older. Then Phil Bauman changes the texture with comedy rap and music-driven bits, bouncing from concert jokes to pop culture riffs in a style you don’t hear on many stand up comedy podcasts today. Mid-show, I pause to set up a vintage TV sketch drop-in: our fake-celebrity character Tony King, played by my partner Bob Stobner with voiceover by Carlos Alazraqui (yes, that Carlos from Reno 911 and a ton of iconic voice work). After that, headliner Tim Bedore closes the night with sharp late-1980s political and televangelist satire, a reminder that the headlines have always been absurd when you look at them the right way. If you love classic stand up, comedy club history, and rare recordings from the Laughs TV series, this one’s a treat. Subscribe, share it with a friend who misses real club comedy, and leave a review. What’s the bit that made you laugh out loud? Hosted by: R. Scott Edwards Offer to those listeners interested in standup comedy to get a FREE book I wrote to help people get started. Support the show   www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Website....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! "NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTube Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon and the "BookBaby" Book Store for Discounted copies! "20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic" "Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"

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Celebration of 40+ years on the fringe of show business. Stories, interviews, and comedy sets from standup comics... famous, and not so famous. All taped Live on my Comedy Club "Laughs Unlimited" stage. Lots of stand-up comedy and interviews. The interviews will be with comics, old staff members, and Friends from the world of Comedy. Standup Sets by Dana Carvey, Jay Leno, Tom Dreesen, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry Miller, Mark Schiff, Bobcat Goldthwait, Paula Poundstone, Garry Shandling, Ray Ramano, Cathy Ladman, Willie Tyler & Lester, and MORE. My web site has many pictures, items for sale, and more information www.standupcomedyyourhostandmc.com 

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  • Creator
    Scott Edwards
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    503
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC"
  • Show Website
    Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC"

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