Our go to guest about all things comedy, Brian Mulhern, is in the Acement for some bourbon and to discuss the Martin Short documentary. Based on Marty's early inspirations to be an entertainer, we end up discussing our early inspirations. We make our way back to Martin Short's and other comedy documentaries. Check out Brian Mulhern on Jaxon and the Pharmicist weekdays at 3pm EST on Ground Control Radio.

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2025 Boston Comedy Festival Winner Liam McGurk joins us in the Acement this week. Why was Liam's first time on stage in Ireland? Why did he take time off after that before pursuing comedy full time? What is his Funny Bad Gig Story? All these stories and more in this episode. Check out Liam McGurk at https://www.instagram.com/liammcgurkliammcgurk/ or https://linktr.ee/LiamMcGurk

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Comedian and founder of the Rogue Island Comedy Festival joins us in the Acement this week. We talk contests and festivals, submissions, Doug's special and some of the amazing comedians he knows and works with. Check out Doug at https://www.instagram.com/dougkeycomedy/

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Singer, Comedian, Producer, all around amazing talent Niki Luparelli join us in the Acement. Niki is a trained vocalist who ventured into comedy 25 years ago. She became a regular on the New England Comedy Scene as a stand up and as a part of her comedy duo the Steamy Bohemians. Check out Niki at https://www.instagram.com/luparelli/

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Scott and Ace dial up Comedian Dan Altano in the Acement this week. Dan has a great special "Stand Up Dad" on YouTube. In a relatively short time he went from taking a comedy class to having his special debut number 1 on iTunes. Even with that success, he has a Funny Bad Gig Story?

Check out Dan Altano "Stand Up Dad" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuUfefDVpf4&t=2786s

Look up Dan at https://www.danaltano.com/

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The Acement was honored to host Tom Stewart (RI Comedy Hall of Fame) and Frank Santos Jr (R Rated Hypnosis) this week. Frank Santos Sr is being inducted posthumously into the RICHOF so we wanted to tell stories about Frank Sr and his years performing and helping comedians and comedy all over but especially RI.

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Shiv Patel is in the Acement this week. Shiv was born in India but grew up in RI. A fan of comedy from a young age but took awhile before he decided to make his stand up debut. What drew him to the stage? Why did he take a break? What was his Funny Bad Gig? Follow Shiv on Instagram @shivthecomealtor

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Rhode Island comedian, podcaster, and booker Brian Beaudoin join us in the Acement this week. Brian has always been a favorite comedian among fans and other comics but in recent years has also taken on duties as club booker at the Comedy Connection in RI. We start the episode by clearing up a recent understanding, then we get into his podcast, his comedy, and his booking. Check out Brian at https://linktr.ee/WickedFunnyPodcast or https://linktr.ee/BasementBricks

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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 once she took the stage. Check out Stephanie at https://www.instagram.com/steph.white.comedy

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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 in comedy.

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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 call it, the Lucas Estrella Show. Lucas updates us on his latest shows and Brad complains about everything as usual. Dennis Mall pops in for a quick chat as well.

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