Behind the Bricks http://behindthebricks.com Stand-up Stripped Down Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:43:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 en © podcast@behindthebricks.com () podcast@behindthebricks.com() 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 ©stand,up,,standup,,comedy,,comedian,,stage,,funny,,laughSociety & Culturepodcast@behindthebricks.comBrian Mollica American Scream http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/415589781/american-scream http://behindthebricks.com/american-scream#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:43:51 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=140 Podcast LogoTwo BTB’s in a row?  Do I get overtime for this?

Topics on the day include promoting cancer, comedy in a sex shop, why a booking agent is the only person worth your money, why people are dumber in big crowds and performing in venues when deer heads on the wall out number audience members.  No one’s gonna bring you up or nothin’.

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]]> http://behindthebricks.com/american-scream/feed 35:52 Two BTB's in a row?nbsp; Do I get overtime for this? Topics on the day include promoting cancer, comedy in a sex shop, why a booking ... Two BTB's in a row?nbsp; Do I get overtime for this? Topics on the day include promoting cancer, comedy in a sex shop, why a booking agent is the only person worth your money, why people are dumber in big crowds and performing in venues when deer heads on the wall out number audience members.nbsp; No one's gonna bring you up or nothin'. Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com and give us a call on 206-203-4692 Latest,Entries,,Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/american-screamhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/behindthebricks/btb93.mp3 Mmmm, Comedy Diner http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/409148344/mmmm-comedy-diner http://behindthebricks.com/mmmm-comedy-diner#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:57:13 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=138 Podcast LogoWell, Brian half assed it in September, but it’s a new month and he’s starting off with the best intentions.

Topics on the day include putting together a dvd that no one will watch, why sometimes writing new material can actually hold you back, stand up with a view, a brand new segment that combines combines comedy and pie, and the comics of BTB shine again.  Nurse, can you hand me my dick poking wand?

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]]> http://behindthebricks.com/mmmm-comedy-diner/feed 36:57 Well, Brian half assed it in September, but it's a new month and he's starting off with the best intentions. Topics on the day include putting ... Well, Brian half assed it in September, but it's a new month and he's starting off with the best intentions. Topics on the day include putting together a dvd that no one will watch, why sometimes writing new material can actually hold you back, stand up with a view, a brand new segment that combines combines comedy and pie, and the comics of BTB shine again.nbsp; Nurse, can you hand me my dick poking wand? Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com and give us a call on 206-203-4692 Latest,Entries,,Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/mmmm-comedy-dinerhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/behindthebricks/btb92.mp3 Officially Jaded http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/396146673/officially-jaded http://behindthebricks.com/officially-jaded#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:59:36 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=136 Podcast LogoBrian turned 30 this week, and if you thought he was bitchy before, strap in.

Topics on the day include peaking at age 9, trying to find the funny, dealing comedy in a shitty economy, British comedy for American audiences, and making old topics fresh again.  I have never linguistically explored a vagina.

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]]> http://behindthebricks.com/officially-jaded/feed 34:48 Brian turned 30 this week, and if you thought he was bitchy before, strap in. Topics on the day include peaking at age 9, trying to ... Brian turned 30 this week, and if you thought he was bitchy before, strap in. Topics on the day include peaking at age 9, trying to find the funny, dealing comedy in a shitty economy, British comedy for American audiences, and making old topics fresh again.nbsp; I have never linguistically explored a vagina. Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com and give us a call on 206-203-4692 Latest,Entries,,Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/officially-jadedhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/behindthebricks/btb91a.mp3 Comedy Is Easy http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/383186593/comedy-is-easy http://behindthebricks.com/comedy-is-easy#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:42:02 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=134 Podcast LogoDoes it bother you when an actor known for making comedies decides to try his hand at stand up?  No?  Well it bothers the fuck out of Brian.

Topics on the day include praise for Robert Mac, the easiest job in America, bombing on purpose, butchering a legend’s act and Comedy Central actually doing something right.  Why don’t you go out in the woods somewhere and stop bothering people?

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]]> http://behindthebricks.com/comedy-is-easy/feed 37:09 Does it bother you when an actor known for making comedies decides to try his hand at stand up?nbsp; No?nbsp; Well it bothers the fuck ... Does it bother you when an actor known for making comedies decides to try his hand at stand up?nbsp; No?nbsp; Well it bothers the fuck out of Brian. Topics on the day include praise for Robert Mac, the easiest job in America, bombing on purpose, butchering a legend's act and Comedy Central actually doing something right.nbsp; Why don't you go out in the woods somewhere and stop bothering people? Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com and give us a call on 206-203-4692 Latest,Entries,,Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/comedy-is-easyhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/behindthebricks/btb90.mp3 Comedian Robert Mac Goes Behind The Bricks http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/377054359/comedian-robert-mac-goes-behind-the-bricks http://behindthebricks.com/comedian-robert-mac-goes-behind-the-bricks#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:38:24 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=132 Podcast LogoBrian invites a fellow Arizona boy to hang out today.  Robert Mac, soo to be seen on the Late Show stops by to discuss his career, the future of stand up, and his appearance on Last Comic Standing (Here’s a preview, it’s rigged).

Other topics include acting natural in the most unnatural environment on Earth, why bombing on purpose only sounds like a good idea, and another BTB comedy virgin takes the plunge.  Know More Robert Mac!

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]]> http://behindthebricks.com/comedian-robert-mac-goes-behind-the-bricks/feed 69:29 Brian invites a fellow Arizona boy to hang out today.nbsp; Robert Mac, soo to be seen on the Late Show stops by to discuss his ... Brian invites a fellow Arizona boy to hang out today.nbsp; Robert Mac, soo to be seen on the Late Show stops by to discuss his career, the future of stand up, and his appearance on Last Comic Standing (Here's a preview, it's rigged). Other topics include acting natural in the most unnatural environment on Earth, why bombing on purpose only sounds like a good idea, and another BTB comedy virgin takes the plunge.nbsp; Know More Robert Mac! Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com and give us a call on 206-203-4692 Interviews,,Latest,Entries,,Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/comedian-robert-mac-goes-behind-the-brickshttp://media.libsyn.com/media/behindthebricks/btb89.mp3 Bernie Mac R.I.P. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/370771230/bernie-mac-rip http://behindthebricks.com/bernie-mac-rip#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:19:10 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=130 Podcast LogoBTB is back and Brian has a lot of catching up to do.  In addition to the tragic passing of Bernie Mac, Brian made his return to the stage and it was almost as tragic.

Topics on the day include, making it hard for comics to follow you, the hardest part of stand up from a fan’s perspective, is a comedy club a good place for a first date, and the “funniest comic in the world is crowned”.  I ain’t scared of you motherfuckers!

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]]> http://behindthebricks.com/bernie-mac-rip/feed 41:46 BTB is back and Brian has a lot of catching up to do.nbsp; In addition to the tragic passing of Bernie Mac, Brian made his ... BTB is back and Brian has a lot of catching up to do.nbsp; In addition to the tragic passing of Bernie Mac, Brian made his return to the stage and it was almost as tragic. Topics on the day include, making it hard for comics to follow you, the hardest part of stand up from a fan's perspective, is a comedy club a good place for a first date, and the "funniest comic in the world is crowned".nbsp; I ain't scared of you motherfuckers! Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com and give us a call on 206-203-4692 Latest,Entries,,Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/bernie-mac-riphttp://media.libsyn.com/media/behindthebricks/btb88.mp3 It’s A 3 Fer Thursday! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/351582906/its-a-3-fer-thursday http://behindthebricks.com/its-a-3-fer-thursday#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:18:57 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=128 Podcast LogoIt’s the final episode of BTB before sabbatical, and Brian is clearly already mailing it in.

Topics on the day include a visit by Dylan who discusses punchlinemagazine.com’s new feature “A Tight 5″, is it ever ok to say no, Brian visits another podcast, why comics aren’t treated better and the exporting of rednecks.  Fuggetaboutit y’all.

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]]> http://behindthebricks.com/its-a-3-fer-thursday/feed 67:53 It's the final episode of BTB before sabbatical, and Brian is clearly already mailing it in. Topics on the day include a visit by Dylan who ... It's the final episode of BTB before sabbatical, and Brian is clearly already mailing it in. Topics on the day include a visit by Dylan who discusses punchlinemagazine.com's new feature "A Tight 5", is it ever ok to say no, Brian visits another podcast, why comics aren't treated better and the exporting of rednecks.nbsp; Fuggetaboutit y'all. Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com and give us a call on 206-203-4692 Latest,Entries,,Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/its-a-3-fer-thursdayhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/behindthebricks/btb87.mp3 The Comedy Club Soap Opera http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/344478298/the-comedy-club-soap-opera http://behindthebricks.com/the-comedy-club-soap-opera#comments Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:53:16 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=126 Podcast LogoI’m not sure when the business of stand up turned into an episode of Days of Our (Hilarious) Lives, but now in addition to writing material that is universally funny and summoning the courage to put it out there on stage, comics have to deal with the 7th grade-style clicks that make up most club owners.  Brian talks about the finer points of juggling egos that are not his own, and what he did when presented with the risk of being black balled.  Plus take the new poll, is Brian’s child a genius or retarded?

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]]> http://behindthebricks.com/the-comedy-club-soap-opera/feed 43:08 I'm not sure when the business of stand up turned into an episode of Days of Our (Hilarious) Lives, but now in addition to writing ... I'm not sure when the business of stand up turned into an episode of Days of Our (Hilarious) Lives, but now in addition to writing material that is universally funny and summoning the courage to put it out there on stage, comics have to deal with the 7th grade-style clicks that make up most club owners.nbsp; Brian talks about the finer points of juggling egos that are not his own, and what he did when presented with the risk of being black balled.nbsp; Plus take the new poll, is Brian's child a genius or retarded? Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com and give us a call on 206-203-4692 Latest,Entries,,Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/the-comedy-club-soap-operahttp://media.libsyn.com/media/behindthebricks/btb86.mp3 Hypnotist Marc Savard Goes Behind The Bricks http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/337914664/hypnotist-marc-savard-goes-behind-the-bricks http://behindthebricks.com/hypnotist-marc-savard-goes-behind-the-bricks#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:58:47 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=124 Podcast LogoGenerally when people are sleeping through one of my shows it means something has gone horribly wrong, but when Marc Savard does it hilarity ensues.  This Las Vegas headliner sits down with Brian to discuss how you fall in to this line of work, are comedy and hypnosis really related, and what happens when hypnosis goes wrong.

Other topics include using profanity as a punchline, the comedy scene in New Zealand, why Brian needs to get uglier friends, the German’s finally discover comedy, and whether having a writer makes you any less of a comic.  You are getting sleepy…

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]]> http://behindthebricks.com/hypnotist-marc-savard-goes-behind-the-bricks/feed 58:58 Generally when people are sleeping through one of my shows it means something has gone horribly wrong, but when Marc Savard does it hilarity ensues.nbsp; ... Generally when people are sleeping through one of my shows it means something has gone horribly wrong, but when Marc Savard does it hilarity ensues.nbsp; This Las Vegas headliner sits down with Brian to discuss how you fall in to this line of work, are comedy and hypnosis really related, and what happens when hypnosis goes wrong. Other topics include using profanity as a punchline, the comedy scene in New Zealand, why Brian needs to get uglier friends, the German's finally discover comedy, and whether having a writer makes you any less of a comic.nbsp; You are getting sleepy... Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com and give us a call on 206-203-4692 Interviews,,Latest,Entries,,Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/hypnotist-marc-savard-goes-behind-the-brickshttp://media.libsyn.com/media/behindthebricks/btb85.mp3 That’s Fist-Tastic! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BehindTheBricks/~3/331616545/thats-fist-tastic http://behindthebricks.com/thats-fist-tastic#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:32:52 +0000 podcast@behindthebricks.com (Brian Mollica) http://behindthebricks.com/?p=122 Podcast LogoIt seems like forever since we’ve just hung out and taked, so Brian is using today’s show for just that.

Topics on the day include reactions to the Carlin memorial, the fourth face on the Mount Rushmore or stand up, backlash to Mike’s “Worst Ever” list, using babies to blast your lats, and a comedy spotlight that goes international.  Do you guys know where I can get a bedazzler?

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]]> http://behindthebricks.com/thats-fist-tastic/feed 48:40 It seems like forever since we've just hung out and taked, so Brian is using today's show for just that. Topics on the day include reactions ... It seems like forever since we've just hung out and taked, so Brian is using today's show for just that. Topics on the day include reactions to the Carlin memorial, the fourth face on the Mount Rushmore or stand up, backlash to Mike's "Worst Ever" list, using babies to blast your lats, and a comedy spotlight that goes international.nbsp; Do you guys know where I can get a bedazzler? Email: brianmcomedy@gmail.com and give us a call on 206-203-4692 Latest,Entries,,Podcasts podcast@behindthebricks.com no No http://behindthebricks.com/thats-fist-tastichttp://media.libsyn.com/media/behindthebricks/btb84.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.