My Friends, The Comedians

Jacob Marscola
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CALLING ALL CHAMPIONS OF CHUCKLE!!! Please join me as I sit down with a comedian to talk about the mysterious, delirious, and unserious realm commonly known as comedy. These comedians span a wide range, from stand-up comics and improvisers to sketch artists and beyond. The one thing they all have in common: They're my friends! (I'm pretty sure, at least)

  1. 12/15/2025

    MFTC Ep. 18: Jacob Marscola Likes Talking To Funny People

    The Season 1 Finale of MFTC is finally here! Please, have a seat, and let me tell you a tale of one man who decided the world needed just ONE MORE podcast about comedy. From writing standup material for a 4th grade talent show all the way to listening to friends talk about comedy, I'll take you through my comedy journey and what doing the first season of this show has been like. Thank you again for listening, and please, keep laughing if it's funny! Follow MFTC on IG @myfriendsthecomedians And listen to Season 1 of "My Friends, The Comedians" wherever you find your podcasts!

    29 min

  2. 12/08/2025

    MFTC Ep. 17: Nate DiFulvio Talks A LOT About Robert Moses

    It's the penultimate episode of MFTC S1, and I've brought you all quite the treat. Nate DiFulvio joins me to discuss his comedy journey, but not before recommending me horrible mashups and talking about our (then) upcoming graduation. Nate has been someone I've known since day one at Villanova and I think it's amazing that we both made out having still stuck with Ridiculum. As a comedian, he's known for his outlandish characters and specific niche references. If I had to choose one word to describe a scene with Nate it would be "unpredictable", and I've loved being in scenes with him for that reason. Though our paths in comedy may not cross often in the future, I look forward to hearing from Nate when he finally manages to add just one more lane to the highways. Follow Nate on Instagram @nate.difulvio And listen to "My Friends, The Comedians" wherever you find your podcasts!

    1h 9m

  3. 12/01/2025

    MFTC Ep. 16: Crackin' Eggs With Giana Abbas

    In this episode, Giana Abbas and I discussed the performance behind school presentations, knowing your audience very personally, and the butterfly effect that eventually led to the birth of Johnny Hot Dog. Giana, in her own right, is a master of characters, and you'll find that she'll never admit or acknowledge this very real truth. Ever so humble, Giana made her way through Ridiculum and inspired comedians (including myself) to go for the fun things! If there is one thing truthful about Giana it's that she is always looking for what will make an audience laugh, making her one of my favorite performers to have stepped foot in Ridiculum. Enjoy this tangent-filled "comedy examination" of my friend Giana, the comedian who loves keeping improv weird. Follow Giana on Instagram @giana_abbas And listen to "My Friends, The Comedians" wherever you find your podcasts!

    1h 10m

  4. 11/24/2025

    MFTC Ep. 15: Dr. John-Paul Spiro Diagnoses Involuntary Laughter

    Well, folks, after fourteen episodes of hearing almost nothing but Ridiculum nostalgia, you FINALLY get to hear from someone who was NOT in the club. My former professor, Dr. John-Paul Spiro, spent the greater part of his youth watching SNL and telling jokes at school. As he grew, he performed in a sketch group at Vassar College, meeting various comedy personalities and learning a lot about the industry. Moving from his sketch group in college, he pivoted to teaching and got his PhD in English. He now teaches the students of Villanova, and spends one hour a week every fall teaching a stand-up comedy class. Picking his academic brain on the nuances and psychology of comedy has always been, and will always prove to be, a fascinating and worth-while endeavor. Just listen for yourself. JP did not have any socials to plug, but he requested that the listeners of this show know about a Peace and Justice course he is teaching in the Spring of '26 at Villanova:"PJ 4000 - Comedy and Justice" And listen to "My Friends, The Comedians" wherever you find your podcasts!

    1h 3m

  5. 11/17/2025

    MFTC Ep. 14: Justin Groel Was Nearly Killed By A Shoe

    In recording this episode I was given the gift of talking with one of my best friends and closest collaborators: Justin Groel. Working with Justin throughout college was nothing short of educational, enriching, and straight up fun. Justin is a director, writer, filmmaker, editor, and (of course) a comedian. Not one of those aspirations or roles works without the others when it comes to Justin, and we get deep into how and why that is. Additionally, this conversation really opened my eyes to the experience him and I shared with our friends being in a comedy club. After 70 minutes of conversation about supporting your teammates and attempted shoe assassinations, I'm nothing short of grateful for my time doing comedy with Mr. Groel. Follow Justin on Instagram @Justin_g013 And listen to "My Friends, The Comedians" wherever you find your podcasts!

    1h 11m

  6. 11/10/2025

    MFTC Ep. 13: Diary Of A Gangster_Nerd (By Kelechi Onuigbo)

    Kelechi Onuigbo is my 13th quest on the show. Does that make this episode unlucky? Well, that depends. Are you a fan of Kelechi, an alumni of Ridiculum, current EMT, and aspiring standup comedian? Do you enjoy hearing about what being in a community like a comedy club can do for growing comedians and their perspective on the art? Do podcast episodes with a bunch of laughing lighten your mood? Oh, no to all of those questions? Wow, that's weird. Then yeah, this is a pretty unlucky episode for you. For me, though, I got to talk for an hour with one of my favorite people to laugh with and for, so it's your loss if you skip this one. Follow Kelechi on Instagram and TikTok @klxtch._ , as well as @klutchthemic on TikTok And listen to "My Friends, The Comedians" wherever you find your podcasts!

    1h 7m

  7. 11/03/2025

    MFTC Ep. 12: Julia Gasarowski Has Rememories Of The Theatal Position

    On this, the twelfth episode of MFTC, I speak to my former president of funny, Julia Gasarowski. Strap yourselves in, folks. This one gets silly. In this episode, I had an absolute blast recounting memories with Julia about her time in Ridiculum, being club leaders together, and TUNNELS!!! Any time on stage with Julia during an improv show was delightful and always fun to do. One day I hope to see her again in an improv scene, doing a terrible English accent and laughing all the way. Follow Julia on Instagram @juliagasarowski And listen to "My Friends, The Comedians" wherever you find your podcasts!

    1h 3m

  8. 10/27/2025

    MFTC Ep. 11 : Miguel Badia And The Shake Shack Shenanigan

    The back half of Season 1 brings us one of the friendliest and most creative comedians I’ve had the pleasure of working with: Miguel Badia! In this episode, Miguel and I sit down to unpack the elements of improv that align with his natural storytelling style. He shares his thoughts on playing support roles in scenes and the importance of knowing when to take a step back. And of course, we hear a great story from Miguel about an improv show that was almost derailed—thanks to none other than Shake Shack. Follow Miguel on Instagram @miguelbadia19 And listen to "My Friends, The Comedians" wherever you find your podcasts!

    1h 5m
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CALLING ALL CHAMPIONS OF CHUCKLE!!! Please join me as I sit down with a comedian to talk about the mysterious, delirious, and unserious realm commonly known as comedy. These comedians span a wide range, from stand-up comics and improvisers to sketch artists and beyond. The one thing they all have in common: They're my friends! (I'm pretty sure, at least)

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    Jacob Marscola
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