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Behind The Funny

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.

Nov 26, 2020

Bob Carney joins us in the Acement this week. Bob is a long time Boston Comedy favorite that came up during the big comedy boom. He turned a bucket list item into a long career and has all the great stories to go along with it.  Check out Bob at https://www.facebook.com/bobcarneycomedian Support BTF podcast at


Nov 19, 2020

We heard stories about piano players at the famous Ding Ho Comedy Club, we had to talk to one. Martin Olson was talked about by several former guests. He may have started playing piano but went on to an incredible Emmy nominated comedy writing career. From writing the Encyclopedia Of Hell to writing Phineas & Ferb,...


Nov 12, 2020

Steve Scarfo is another comic who is also a show producer. He actually owned his own comedy club in Maine. Steve is known for his high energy act. Why did he get a tap on the shoulder during one performance, like a manager taking the ball from a pitcher? Listen and find out.  Check out http://www.stevescarfo.com/...


Nov 5, 2020

We talk to Pat Oates in the Acement this week.  Pat is passionate about the art of comedy and has helped out a lot of young comics. His book "How Not To Suck At Comedy" (available on Amazon) has a lot of these teachings in it. Pat even teaches Ace and Scott a few things during this episode. Check out Pat on Twitter...