Behind The Funny

Scott Higgins, Ace Aceto

Booking Overview

This is an interview show focused on comedians, comedy writers, and entertainers at all career stages, with recurring external guests discussing their beginnings, motivations, obstacles, and difficult gigs. A PR agency could credibly pitch stand-up comedians, comedy writers, entertainment authors, and performers with distinctive career stories; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features newer and locally established professionals alongside more prominent entertainers.

Metrics

Episodes: 454

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Instagram: 837 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

behindthefunnypod@gmail.com

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Host

Scott Higgins - Comedian and podcast host with extensive experience performing for live audiences.

Ace Aceto - Comedian and podcast host with extensive experience performing for live audiences.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Stand-up comedians, comedy writers, entertainers, authors, and professionals with a notable connection to comedy or performance. Guests may be newer performers or established professionals with a compelling career path or difficult-gig story.

Required Achievements:

Stand-up performance experience, Comedy writing or production credits, Published books or journalism, Professional entertainment work, A distinctive second career connected to performance

Recent Guest Discussions

Andrew Kennedy - His Comedy Career, The Motivations And Obstacles Behind Performing, And A Memorable Difficult Gig.

Matt Roy - His Path Into Stand-up Comedy, His Broader Comedy Work, And A Difficult Performance Experience.

Mike Thomas - His Writing Career, Books About The Second City, Johnny Carson, And Phil Hartman, And His Work Related To A Stage Adaptation.

Mark Riley - His Comedy Career, Work As An NHL Referee, And Experiences Across Both Professional Pursuits.

Rick Roberts - Balancing Legal Work With Stand-up Comedy, Performing For Lawyers Versus General Audiences, And Difficult Gigs.

Recent Topics

Comedy, Stand Up Comedy, Comedians, Comedy Writing, Performing Arts

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Behind The Funny

Ep 472 Johnny Pizzi "Time To Help A Comedy Legend Who Has Help So Many"

September 24, 2026

Johnny Pizzi joins us in the Acement this week to talk about his recent cancer diagnosis. Johnny is a staple of Boston comedy and is well known for being one of the most generous people. Besides performing in Vegas and Joe Rogan's Comedy Mothership, he's performed countless fundraisers and performs magic for kids at children's hospitals. Now it's time for the comedy community to help Johnny. To donate go to http://spot.fund/p4jlgplsc. Check out Johnny at https://www.facebook...

Ep 471 Andrew Kennedy "At Least They Didn't Kill Me"

September 17, 2026

Andrew Kennedy joins us in the Acement from the Atlantic Ocean. Andrew is an established cruise ship comic who also has a CBS pilot and Comedy Central Special. Even a comedian of his success can have a Funny Bad Gig. Check out Andrew at https://www.andrewkennedylive.com/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/AndrewKennedyJokes/Get tickets to Scott Higgins Comedy All Stars at https://ci.ovationtix.com/36038/production/1281483?performanceId=11833213Check out Ground Control Radio at ⁠http...

Ep 470 Matt Roy "My Dad Is Getting Up There, Same As You Guys"

September 10, 2026

Comedian Matt Roy joins us in the Acement this week. Matt's a newer comedian but has already added show producer and podcaster to his comedy resume along with stand up. What influenced Matt to try standup and what was his Funny Bad Gig moment? Check out Matt at https://www.facebook.com/matt.roy.961 and the Roy Brothers podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@RoyBrothersPodcastGrow your podcast with Podstatus ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠Check out Ground Control Radio at ⁠https://www.groun...

Publicly listed emails

behindthefunnypod@gmail.com

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