Behind the Bricks http://behindthebricks.com Stand-up Stripped Down Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:16:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 2006-2007 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Behind the Bricks) podcast@behindthebricks.com (Behind the Bricks) posts 1440 stand,up,,standup,,comedy,,comedian,,stage,,funny,,laugh Behind the Brick is an inside look at the world of stand-up comedy. Comedian Brian Mollica answers listener questions, chats with guests, rants on various topics and plays clips of comedy's best and worst. Behind the Brick is an inside look at the world of stand-up comedy. Comedian Brian Mollica answers listener questions, chats with guests, rants on various topics and plays clips of comedy's best and worst. Brian Mollica No no http://behindthebricks.com/images/albumart1.jpg Behind the Bricks http://behindthebricks.com 144 144 2006-2007stand,up,,standup,,comedy,,comedian,,stage,,funny,,laughSociety & Culturepodcast@behindthebricks.comBrian Mollica Robert Schimmel Rest In Peace http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/oN8H1ZR3Yvg/robert-schimmel-rest-in-peace http://behindthebricks.com/robert-schimmel-rest-in-peace#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:16:25 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=329 BTB says goodbye to one of the most underrated comics ever.

Topics on the day include a visit by punchlinemagazine.com editor in chief Dylan Gadino who discusses the loss of Robert Schimmel, punchline’s big 5 year anniversary show, the mystery behind Last Comic Standing, and we try to get him to share the world’s next comedy star. We’ll miss you Bob.

Comedian of the week – Robert Schimmel: Life Since Then

Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com

]]> http://behindthebricks.com/robert-schimmel-rest-in-peace/feed 18 56:48 BTB says goodbye to one of the most underrated comics ever. Topics on the day include a visit by punchlinemagazine.com editor in chief Dylan Gadino who ... BTB says goodbye to one of the most underrated comics ever. Topics on the day include a visit by punchlinemagazine.com editor in chief Dylan Gadino who discusses the loss of Robert Schimmel, punchline's big 5 year anniversary show, the mystery behind Last Comic Standing, and we try to get him to share the world's next comedy star. We'll miss you Bob. Comedian of the week ndash; Robert Schimmel: Life Since Then Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/robert-schimmel-rest-in-peacehttp://notiowa.com/audio/btb163.mp3 A Common Misconception http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/1j369mGmjKI/a-common-misconception http://behindthebricks.com/a-common-misconception#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:30:35 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=327 Did I say I was doing new shows or lazier shows?

Topics of the day include the art of the hustle, why comics are the only people who look down on working your way to the top, a comedy work shop wrap up, Last Comic Standing ends with a cluster fuck finale and Louis C.K. hits a homerun on FX.  Why don’t you land the chopper right there on the interstate?

Comedian of the week – Whitney Cummings: Emotional Ninja

Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com

]]> http://behindthebricks.com/a-common-misconception/feed 12 44:11 Did I say I was doing new shows or lazier shows? Topics of the day include the art of the hustle, why comics are the only ... Did I say I was doing new shows or lazier shows? Topics of the day include the art of the hustle, why comics are the only people who look down on working your way to the top, a comedy work shop wrap up, Last Comic Standing ends with a cluster fuck finale and Louis C.K. hits a homerun on FX.nbsp; Why don't you land the chopper right there on the interstate? Comedian of the week ndash; Whitney Cummings: Emotional Ninja Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/a-common-misconceptionhttp://notiowa.com/audio/btb162.mp3 Vaginal rejuvination http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/iALfhEBBiTQ/vaginal-rejuvination http://behindthebricks.com/vaginal-rejuvination#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:04:19 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=324 I’m telling you, it’s fun to say.

Topics on the day include Las Comic Standing conspiricies, should you keep trying out jokes that don’t work or is it one and done, Brian doesn’t share any writing techniques, and who is worse, people who teach comedy classes or Hitler.  Seriously dude, put your nuts away.

Comedian of the week – Dov Davidoff: The Point Is [Explicit]

Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com

]]> http://behindthebricks.com/vaginal-rejuvination/feed 27 44:33 I'm telling you, it's fun to say. Topics on the day include Las Comic Standing conspiricies, should you keep trying out jokes that don't work or ... I'm telling you, it's fun to say. Topics on the day include Las Comic Standing conspiricies, should you keep trying out jokes that don't work or is it one and done, Brian doesn't share any writing techniques, and who is worse, people who teach comedy classes or Hitler.nbsp; Seriously dude, put your nuts away. Comedian of the week ndash; Dov Davidoff: The Point Is [Explicit] Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/vaginal-rejuvinationhttp://notiowa.com/audio/btb161.mp3 Egotistical Sabbatical http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/X4DNccBKPLw/egotistical-sabbatical http://behindthebricks.com/egotistical-sabbatical#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:14:31 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=321 It’s been a while. So why do I have nothing to say?

Topics on the day include the return of Last Comic Standing and why it’s not making Brian’s blood boil this year, combating the shakey mic syndrome and why Behind the Bricks isn’t going anywhere…both literally and figuratively.  Do you think I’m pretty?

Comedian of the week – Andy Kindler: Un-Cabaret’s The Un & Only

Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com

]]> http://behindthebricks.com/egotistical-sabbatical/feed 25 24:42 It's been a while. So why do I have nothing to say? Topics on the day include the return of Last Comic Standing and why it's ... It's been a while. So why do I have nothing to say? Topics on the day include the return of Last Comic Standing and why it's not making Brian's blood boil this year, combating the shakey mic syndrome and why Behind the Bricks isn't going anywhere...both literally and figuratively.nbsp; Do you think I'm pretty? Comedian of the week ndash; Andy Kindler: Un-Cabaret's The Un #38; Only Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/egotistical-sabbaticalhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/behindthebricks/btb160.mp3 Are You Here To Clean The Condo? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/6RwdKMxXom4/are-you-here-to-clean-the-condo http://behindthebricks.com/are-you-here-to-clean-the-condo#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 11:53:12 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=318 Comic Lorrie Brownstone stops by to tidy up and tell her story.

Topics on the day include how to get your head shot up on the comedy club wall, performing for the deaf, staring down the barrell of a comedy crossroad, how working the road is nothing compared to raising kids and filling out 30 pages of tax forms to get your $25 and a burger.  Let us all chop broccoli!

Comedian of the week – Dana Carvey: Squatting Monkeys Tell No Lies

Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com

]]> http://behindthebricks.com/are-you-here-to-clean-the-condo/feed 18 48:32 Comic Lorrie Brownstone stops by to tidy up and tell her story. Topics on the day include how to get your head shot up on the ... Comic Lorrie Brownstone stops by to tidy up and tell her story. Topics on the day include how to get your head shot up on the comedy club wall, performing for the deaf, staring down the barrell of a comedy crossroad, how working the road is nothing compared to raising kids and filling out 30 pages of tax forms to get your $25 and a burger.nbsp; Let us all chop broccoli! Comedian of the week ndash; Dana Carvey: Squatting Monkeys Tell No Lies Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/are-you-here-to-clean-the-condohttp://traffic.libsyn.com/behindthebricks/btb159.mp3 Bitter condoms http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/hqLp3HExM8I/bitter-condoms http://behindthebricks.com/bitter-condoms#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 11:34:08 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=315 How quickly did that guy need to bang?

Topics on the day incude $4 magic tricks can earn you a spot on Letterman, can your dream job ruin your passion, Brian’s triumphant return to his home town, how to make something completely rehearsed sound natural, and why stealing jokes is a bad idea in the technical age.  My life is a bit of a failure pile.

Comedian of the week – Patton Oswalt: My Weakness Is Strong (DVD with CD)

Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com

]]> http://behindthebricks.com/bitter-condoms/feed 5 30:54 How quickly did that guy need to bang? Topics on the day incude $4 magic tricks can earn you a spot on Letterman, can your dream ... How quickly did that guy need to bang? Topics on the day incude $4 magic tricks can earn you a spot on Letterman, can your dream job ruin your passion, Brian's triumphant return to his home town, how to make something completely rehearsed sound natural, and why stealing jokes is a bad idea in the technical age.nbsp; My life is a bit of a failure pile. Comedian of the week ndash; Patton Oswalt: My Weakness Is Strong (DVD with CD) Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/bitter-condomshttp://traffic.libsyn.com/behindthebricks/btb158.mp3 Please Excuse His Language http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/zExrEghEX78/please-excuse-his-language http://behindthebricks.com/please-excuse-his-language#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 13:30:04 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=312 Sexaholics Anonymous is a great place to meet broads.

Topics on the day include Brian’s role as comedy sorbet, whether troubled pasts desensitize comics to the embarassment of bombing, turning an open mic into a professional comedy room, and Robin Williams admits to his transgressions and is forgiven.  Fuckin-A!

Comedian of the week – Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction

Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com

]]> http://behindthebricks.com/please-excuse-his-language/feed 9 42:36 Sexaholics Anonymous is a great place to meet broads. Topics on the day include Brian's role as comedy sorbet, whether troubled pasts desensitize comics to the ... Sexaholics Anonymous is a great place to meet broads. Topics on the day include Brian's role as comedy sorbet, whether troubled pasts desensitize comics to the embarassment of bombing, turning an open mic into a professional comedy room, and Robin Williams admits to his transgressions and is forgiven.nbsp; Fuckin-A! Comedian of the week ndash; Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/please-excuse-his-languagehttp://traffic.libsyn.com/behindthebricks/btb157.mp3 You’re Not Really Magic http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/eUwApCKGSWs/youre-not-really-magic http://behindthebricks.com/youre-not-really-magic#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:34:49 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=308 Can you hand me the sparkly jacket?  It’s showtime.

Topics on the day include drunken compliments, the differences and similarities between stand-up and magic, The harsh realities of getting older in stand up, pulling muscles and bleeding on stage, and how to make an act that can be purchased in a store unique.  I’m not a pedophile.

Comedian of the week – Brian Posehn: Fart & Wiener Jokes

Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com

]]> http://behindthebricks.com/youre-not-really-magic/feed 6 52:59 Can you hand me the sparkly jacket?nbsp; It's showtime. Topics on the day include drunken compliments, the differences and similarities between stand-up and magic, The harsh ... Can you hand me the sparkly jacket?nbsp; It's showtime. Topics on the day include drunken compliments, the differences and similarities between stand-up and magic, The harsh realities of getting older in stand up, pulling muscles and bleeding on stage, and how to make an act that can be purchased in a store unique.nbsp; I'm not a pedophile. Comedian of the week ndash; Brian Posehn: Fart #38; Wiener Jokes Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/youre-not-really-magichttp://traffic.libsyn.com/behindthebricks/btb156.mp3 I Hope I Never Make It http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/EHGaBs-mhyk/i-hope-i-never-make-it http://behindthebricks.com/i-hope-i-never-make-it#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:07:45 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=305 Was it good for you?

Topics on the day include belly button sex, the rules for playing nice with comedians, sharing the gory details of your first time, hitting a cold stage, feedback on Tony’s progress, and whether it’s really possible to truly be in stand-up for the art.  Can I get nipple?

Comedian of the week – Dave Chappelle: Chappelle’s Show – The Series Collection

Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com

]]> http://behindthebricks.com/i-hope-i-never-make-it/feed 13 28:15 Was it good for you? Topics on the day include belly button sex, the rules for playing nice with comedians, sharing the gory details of your ... Was it good for you? Topics on the day include belly button sex, the rules for playing nice with comedians, sharing the gory details of your first time, hitting a cold stage, feedback on Tony's progress, and whether it's really possible to truly be in stand-up for the art.nbsp; Can I get nipple? Comedian of the week ndash; Dave Chappelle: Chappelle's Show - The Series Collection Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/i-hope-i-never-make-ithttp://media.libsyn.com/media/behindthebricks/btb155.mp3 ColecoVision http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/xYUU7byN4Xk/colecovision http://behindthebricks.com/colecovision#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:43:41 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=301 I will write a scathing email sir!

Topics on the day include phase 1 of Tony’s completed joke, two year olds with their own Wikipedia page, the blurred line between annoying and driven, a way to help BTB and scratch your comedy itch and  whores, whores whores!  Lets go XBOX.

Comedian of the week – Greg Giraldo: Midlife Vices

Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com

]]> http://behindthebricks.com/colecovision/feed 7 37:14 I will write a scathing email sir! Topics on the day include phase 1 of Tony's completed joke, two year olds with their own Wikipedia page, ... I will write a scathing email sir! Topics on the day include phase 1 of Tony's completed joke, two year olds with their own Wikipedia page, the blurred line between annoying and driven, a way to help BTB and scratch your comedy itch andnbsp; whores, whores whores!nbsp; Lets go XBOX. Comedian of the week - Greg Giraldo: Midlife Vices Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/colecovisionhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/behindthebricks/btb154.mp3 Brian MollicanonadultBehind the Brick is an inside look at the world of stand-up comedy. Comedian Brian Mollica answers listener questions, chats with guests, rants on various topics and plays clips of comedy's best and worst.