Behind The Funny

Behind The Funny

Scott Higgins Live Productions

Episodes 430
Avg. Duration 1h 18m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (88)
Since Apr 2017
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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82%
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About This Podcast

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.

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Ep 447 Stephanie White "You're A F****n' Weirdo, Do Comedy"

Apr 02, 2026 1h 25m

Stephanie White joins us in the Acement this week. Ace and Scott are big fans of Stephanie and were looking forward to talking with her. Comedy was not a childhood dream but she definitely took off…

Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show

Apr 02, 2026 2m

From the Acement, we recommend a podcast we've been listening to called the Jordan Harbinger Show. Check it out and hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Ep 446 Mike McCarthy and Brad Pierce "Hecklers & Crowd Work, Working A Different Muscle"

Mar 26, 2026 1h 27m

This week Mike McCarthy and Brad Pierce join us in the Acement for a discussion on crowd work. Did it come from dealing with hecklers, is it it's own art form, either way it is a different skill set…

Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show

Mar 26, 2026 2m

From the Acement, we recommend a podcast we've been listening to called the Jordan Harbinger Show. Check it out and hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Ep 445 Brad Pierce and Lucas Estrella "An Open Mic Discussion With Comics Young and Old"

Mar 19, 2026 1h 11m

This episode starts in the Acement with Ace and Scott talking about open mics and showcase shows, then we go to Centerdale Revival in N Providence RI once again for Brad Peirce's Showcase or as we…

Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show

Mar 19, 2026 2m

From the Acement, we recommend a podcast we've been listening to called the Jordan Harbinger Show. Check it out and hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Ep 444 Joey Callahan "Notorious F.O.D. (Father Of Daughters)"

Mar 12, 2026 1h 16m

Comedian Joey Callahan is our guest in the Acement all the way from Philly. Joey is an accomplished comedian, headlining regularly in the US, Canada, and the UK. He's also performed at the Fringe…

Ep 443 Mike McCarthy "The Comedy Barbarian"

Mar 05, 2026 1h 36m

Mike McCarthy aka The Comedy Barbarian is in the Acement for a no holds barred discussion on the Boston Comedy Scence, past and present. Mike's tell it like it is style is what make's him a favorite…

Ep 442 Rob Fenn "Bad Santa Is Petting My Pig"

Feb 26, 2026 2h 26m

Rob Fenn is our guest in the Acement this week. Rob is the creator of Ground Control Radio, which BTF is now part of M-F at 10am EST. Rob is a man of many talents; musician, photograph, radio, and…

Ep 441 The Mulherns "Ugh, You're Not Smart Enough"

Feb 19, 2026 2h 24m

Two of our favorite people, Brian and Carla Mulhern, join us in the Acement this week. We started by talking about the Chevy Chase documentary "I'm Chevy Chase And You're Not". We were split on our…

Ep 440 Mark McGwin and Tyler Hittner "The ADHD Episode"

Feb 12, 2026 1h 34m

Our buddies Mark McGwin and Tyler Hittner join us in the Acement, add some bourbon and things come of the rails quickly. We had them on to talk about some shows they had coming up but the…

Ep 439 Pete McLaughlin "After Time Off, Back With Pete 2.0"

Feb 05, 2026 1h 21m

Pete McLaughlin joins us in the Acement. Pete is not new to the Boston comedy scene but did take some time off. With a renewed focus he is storming back. What our his goals this year and does he…

Ep 438 EJ Edmonds "Life Is Funny, I Talk About Life, I Must Be Funny"

Jan 29, 2026 1h 7m

EJ Edmonds joins us this week with guest host Brad Pierce. EJ Edmonds has that everyman charm that makes him extremely likable on stage. He has established himself as a crowd favorite and continues…

Ep 437 Two Comics Walk In The Acement

Jan 22, 2026 1h 22m

We are sans guest in the Acement this week, but that's fine, we have two comedians on every week. Scott and Ace talk impressions, comedy and podcasts.Check out Ace at ⁠https://www.aceaceto.lol/⁠ and…

Ep 436 James Dorsey "Ace Is Stuck In The Middle Of Two"

Jan 15, 2026 1h 26m

James Dorsey is in the Acement this week which means Ace is stuck between two guys that talk A LOT. James is known for his high energy comedy and he brought it to the podcast. A Boston veteran comic…

Ep 432 Live From Capo Restaurant

Jan 13, 2026 39m

Ace and Scott are on the road again. This time they are at Capo Restaurant in S. Boston for Will Noonan's weekly showcase by John Tobin Presents. A great line up of comics on the show and a few stop…

Ep 435 Best Moments of 2025

Jan 08, 2026 1h 38m

2025 was a great year in the Acement for Behind The Funny. This week is a collection of a few of our favorite moments. Some great stories that are funny, some are moving, but all are…

Ep 434 2025 Best Of The Funny Bad Gig Stories

Jan 01, 2026 1h 7m

One thing we love in the Acement is a great Funny Bad Gig story and 2025 has shown us we can still be surprised by new ones. This is a collection of some of our favorites from the past year.Check out…

Ep 433 Doug Stanhope "2025 BTF Episode Of The Year"

Dec 25, 2025 1h 9m

Time for our yearly Best Of, we decided to add the Episode Of The Year. It was a tough choice but our 400th episode stood out. A Wow Moment for BTF, stand up great Doug Stanhope is known for The Man…

Ep 432 Live At Capo Supper Club

Dec 23, 2025 39m

Another roadtrip for the Acement, this time we head north to Capo Supper Club in South Boston for Will Noonan and John Tobin Presents Wednesday Night Comedy Showcase. After doing a spot we talk with…

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