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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.

Mar 25, 2021

Our episode "Comedy and Coronavirus" on 03/24/20 included comedian and friend of the podcast Brad Pierce having a meltdown about his comedy career and its direction with the pandemic starting. We decided to check in with him one year later. Brad's partner Mike Murray from the online Mike and Brad show joins us. The...


Mar 18, 2021

Greg Boggis is a guest we've wanted in the Acement for awhile. A chance text to Ace finally got him here. Stand-up, writer, actor, producer, he has done a lot in his 27 years as a performer. What makes a history/communications major try stand up comedy for the first time? You find out in this episode. BTF merch...


Mar 10, 2021

What happens when four comedians get together to discuss some of their all time favorite comedy movies. It turns into a Steve Martin tribute of course. Comedians John Morris and Derrick Fonseca join us in the Acement for a discussion of comic genius, Steve Martin. Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny or...


Mar 4, 2021

Wes Martens is in the Acement for this episode of Behind The Funny. Wes waited until 50 to try comedy and it paid off. He quickly made a name for himself on the west coast with major acts and booked his own shows. Relocating to the east coast has not slowed Wes down. When you see Wes perform, you think "Why don't I know...