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I Guess I’ll Do It with Pat House
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- Andy GoldMay 29, 2024 · 1 hr 3 minAndy Gold joins me on the podcast and we have a fantastic comedy chat about his heroin days and how he replaced his drug addiction with comedy. Andy is a hilarious stand-up comedian and has one of my favorite Instagram accounts because of his “Roasting Kids” videos. I love a good nightmare gig story, and Andy leads-off with one here. Great time catching up with an old buddy, give it a listen!
- Steph SimonMay 15, 2024 · 41 minSteph Simon, a tattoo artist and clothing designer, tattooed Dan Cummins and me in Denver and we’ve remained buddies ever since.
Steph and I have a great conversation about the ins and outs of the tattoo industry, creativity, and how her profession is similar to that of a touring comedian. From social anxiety to her funny videos on social media to dick tattoos (yes, you read that correctly), I also learn about the world of tattooing, and just like all of my comedian guests; I ask her to share a horror story from work. GO!
- Nicole BurchApr 17, 2024 · 52 minThe hilarious Nicole Burch joins me on my latest episode to discuss two areas I am VERY well-versed in stand-up and bartending. Since we share both lines of work, we hit it off immediately discussing the ins and outs of both occupations. We talk about the hilarious Instagram videos she makes at work, discussing comedy with bar patrons, getting material from bartending, and her career in LA. Really fun chat, GO!
- Ted AlexandroApr 3, 2024 · 1 hr 12 minOne of my absolute favorite comics, Ted Alexandro, returns to the podcast! We discuss performing in arenas with Jim Gaffigan, his musical background, when his Zillow joke was ‘stolen' and made into an SNL sketch, going back and listening to your earliest material and I tell him why his second "Comedy Central Presents…” is my absolute favorite CCP episode.
- Tammy PescatelliMar 20, 2024 · 1 hr 3 minMy latest guest is Tammy Pescatelli and she shares some of the craziest stories I’ve ever heard on the podcast. I love a good nightmare story and Tammy’s did not disappoint. All I’m going to say is a woman in the front row was watching porn on her phone, a wine glass got thrown at the stage, and it still managed to get crazier from there. We talk about her whole career from her very first open mic, MC-ing all over the country, moving to LA, Last Comic Standing and her fantastic podcast, The Cop and the Comedian.
- Mike MelloFeb 7, 2024 · 58 minMy buddy Mike Mello joins me and we talk a lot of comedy. From his parent’s comedy albums, watching Johnny Carson and that first SNL cast, we talk about all the things that led him towards stand-up and talk about his career and touring with Russell Peters and Tracy Morgan.
- Joe ConklinJan 24, 2024 · 52 minGrowing up outside Philly, I heard Joe Conklin on the radio my entire childhood; he was one of the first comics I heard tell jokes, do impressions, and sing hilarious music parodies, so I was super excited that Joe sat down with me to talk about his career, which began while Joe was just a kid. Impressions of family members, teachers, and celebrities were the catalyst for what would become his calling. From class clown to stand-up comedian, we discuss his impressions of local celebrities (and those that didn't care for his impressions of them), nightmare gigs, a career in radio, and - of course, Lenny Dykstra.
- JoAnn SchinderleJan 10, 2024 · 1 hr 3 minMy very first podcast guest, JoAnn Schinderle, is the first guest to return to I Guess I’ll Do It (with Pat House!) The podcast has come a long way since that first episode and it was great to catch up (and chat for more than 15 minutes.) From stand-up, acting, television work, and moving from LA to NYC to take the reigns at the brand-new UCB theater, we discuss her career, talk stand-up and the fun times we’ve had crossing paths around the country.
- 2023 Recap EpisodeDec 27, 2023 · 5 minQuick solo episode wrapping up 2023! I recap the year’s best episodes, my year on the road, and my bed bug situation in the Midwest. Thanks to all the listeners - cheers to more killer episodes in ‘24!
- David JamesDec 6, 2023 · 46 minMy first friend in comedy, David James, joins me on my latest episode! We talk about our early days doing open mics together, cutting our teeth in Philly, awful nights on the road, and the meaning behind his special “One Camera.”
- Radio SaraOct 11, 2023 · 1 hr 2 minRadio Sara and I met up at Philly’s rock station, WMMR, to record this fantastic episode! We talk about her career in radio and I ask a TON of questions about being the music director and deciding what songs get played on-air. We talk about her interviews with Chris Cornell and Metallica, nerd-out on our favorite bands and share our love for Philly radio legends, Preston and Steve.
- JacksonSep 27, 2023 · 1 hr 13 minAviation blows my mind. I fly all the time; I still can’t comprehend how planes fly. My buddy Jackson hops on the podcast to explain to me how planes work and shares some great stories about his life and career as a pilot.
- Glen TickleSep 13, 2023 · 1 hr 1 minGlen Tickle makes it very clear that he is from New Jersey and NOT Pennsylvania, despite us only having worked together and known each other from PA gigs. We discuss our early days performing in the Lehigh Valley and his start in stand-up leading up to his Dry Bar special.
- Susan RiceAug 30, 2023 · 1 hr 6 minSusan Rice is a veteran comic who has been making crowds laugh since 1983. She discusses comedy in the Pacific Northwest in the early 80s, her days in Los Angeles, and touring pre-internet and cell phones. BONUS: Her Seinfeld story is one for the record books.
- Dan SoderAug 16, 2023 · 56 minKiller episode with Dan Soder! We spend the first 15 minutes talking about Queens of the Stone Age and then chat all things comedy from there. Carpooling, working with (and BOMBING!) in front your heroes, studying and analyzing jokes, our love for Premium Blend and Comedy Central Presents... We have a great comedy chat and Dan even explains why he wasn’t happy with his Netflix special.
- Greg WarrenAug 3, 2023 · 56 minThe hilarious Greg Warren joins me on my latest episode! We discuss his early days in stand-up, the crew he came up with in St. Louis, driving across the country for gigs, wrestling, and his latest special “The Salesman,” produced by Nate Bargatze and Nateland Entertainment.
- Jake MatteraJul 5, 2023 · 1 hr 7 minJake Mattera is one of my favorite people on the planet. We went to the same high school but didn’t know each other then, but became great friends in our 20s through the Philly comedy scene. From interning at Preston & Steve and for Conan O’Brien, we discuss Jake’s comedy from his first open mic to performing in Montana and Alaska and his special, A Soft One.
- Tim WilliamsJun 21, 2023 · 1 hr 12 minThe similarities between music and comedy are endless, and Tim Williams and I discuss all of them. Originally starting out acting, Tim is talented musician who has opened for Weezer, Gin Blossoms, The Goo Goo Dolls and has shared the stage with Eddie Money and Everclear. His virtual shows during the pandemic were a highlight for me and many of his fans. Great chat; give it a listen!
- Steven RogersJun 7, 2023 · 49 minOriginally from Syracuse, now living in NYC, Steven Rogers traverses the country headlining while also touring with Brian Regan, Tom Papa, and Nate Bargatze. We talk confidence, touring with your heroes, babies in the audience, and the quest to do stand-up in all fifty states.
- Andrew MooseMay 17, 2023 · 39 minThe man that makes it all happen, my producer, Andrew Moose, joins me on my latest episode. We met up in Hickory, NC, and recorded this one in person at the MESH podcast studio. We talk about the podcasting world, Tom Segura (Moose went to college with him, and I spent years touring with him), owning a live music venue (the hum), and we compare golf to stand-up comedy.
- Pat BarkerMay 3, 2023 · 1 hr 6 minPat Barker is one of my longest friends in comedy; we started together around the exact same time and came up in the Philly scene. We discuss our early days, his move to Los Angeles, getting in on the ground floor of Roast Battle, writing for the Comedy Central roasts, and the moment that literally changed his life.
- Matt O’DonnellApr 19, 2023 · 49 minPhilly journalist and newscaster Matt O’Donnell joins me on my latest episode! We’ve crossed paths here and there over the years, and as a lifelong 6ABC viewer, it was great to chat. We talk about his career in television, writing, drumming, and golf...and I *think* we formed a band.
- Drew KennedyApr 5, 2023 · 1 hr 6 minOriginally from PA and now living in TX, singer/songwriter/author, Drew Kennedy and I randomly met at the Austin airport when he noticed my Tim Williams Band hoodie. I was heading home and he was heading to Ireland to write songs in a castle (the most badass sentence I ever heard someone say.) At the airport, we immediately started chatting about the similarities between music and comedy, and we continued that conversation in this episode. From insurance to becoming a full-time musician, we also discuss his songwriting process, our love for 90s alternative, his favorite Phillie (it’ll surprise you!), and of course, a hell-gig story.
- Meghan HanleyMar 22, 2023 · 1 hr 5 minDespite being a Yankees fan, Meghan Hanley and I still manage to have a great conversation about her career and all things comedy. From watching The Muppets and Chris Rock to comedy classes to cruise ships, we discuss her interest in comedy that eventually led to her getting on stage and where it’s taken her. As always, I ask for a hell-gig story and she did not disappoint. Be on the lookout for her special when it gets released later this year! Really fun chat; give it a listen!
- Teresa DeGaetanoMar 8, 2023 · 57 minTeresa, like me, is a superior human being. She’s a stand-up comic AND bartender. We’re better than you; I’m sorry. We have a great chat about performing comedy at night while working the bar during the day. From Carlisle, PA to NYC, we discuss her brother’s encouragement to try stand-up, heckling (rare!), distractions in the crowd, and the navigation of talking about comedy during our day jobs.
- Mike RaineyFeb 22, 2023 · 49 minMike Rainey and I go way, way back in the Philly comedy scene. In fact, he may have said one of the funniest jokes I’ve ever heard on stage (and I completely butcher it during our conversation.) An author, podcaster and comic, Mike talks about his latest book, On Percs, a truly laugh-out-loud hilarious book where he breaks down all the Facebook statuses he posted during his Percocet addiction. Lots of addiction and Delco talk in this one! Listen to the podcast! Buy his book!
- Brad UptonFeb 8, 2023 · 46 minMy new best friend, Brad Upton, has the most-viewed Dry Bar comedy special, with over 200 MILLION views.
After writing stand-up for six years before he hit an open-mic, Brad finally decided to take the stage - then chickened out. He returned a year later and hasn’t stopped. From his early days performing in Seattle, where Bill Nye (yes, THAT Bill Nye) was also a comic in the scene, we discuss his early days in comedy, opening for Joan Rivers, and Dolly Parton and touring with Johnny Mathis to his extremely wild success forty years into his career.
- Gordon DouglasJan 25, 2023 · 41 minBoth a stand-up comic AND pastor, Gordon Douglas has had an interesting career. From the nightclubs in Philadelphia to Hollywood to ministry, we discuss clean comedy and the Christian Comedy Association and he shares a hilarious story about dropping his sermon notes in an open grave.
- Tommy AvalloneDec 14, 2022 · 49 minTommy Avallone and I go way back to the days of 94.1 WYSP in Philadelphia. Since then, he’s gone on to direct “The Bill Murray Stories,” “I Am Santa Claus” and the Barney documentary, “I Love You, You Hate Me.” As a kid, Tommy always had a camera on him and was constantly making videos with friends. We chat about how those videos were the stepping stone to a career in the world of documentaries. I know nothing about movies, so I have Tommy explain the difference between the director and producer, and his top five favorite movies.
- Rachel FoglettoNov 2, 2022 · 55 minRachel Fogletto joins me on my latest episode! She’s a hustler, and we’ve worked together a lot over the last year. We talk all things comedy from selling merchandise to comedy festivals to performing overseas!
- Irene TuOct 19, 2022 · 50 minOriginally from Chicago, Irene Tu cut her comedy teeth in the renowned San Francisco comedy scene. We have a great chat about how her interest in comedy came from cartoons, big theater shows, college gigs and the insecurities when comics start to headline.
- Mike MaguireOct 5, 2022 · 57 minMike Maguire is the first musician to make an appearance on my podcast. One of my very good friends for a long time now, we talk about what we always talk about - music and comedy. From his best gigs to his worst gigs, we talk about choosing what songs to play, reading the crowd, his Sunday night open-mic at Maggie O’Neill’s and his career as a guitarist!
- Chris AlanSep 21, 2022 · 56 minChris Alan started comedy with guns blazing. His first set was in Vegas while still in the military, and from there, Chris now tours with Mark Normand and he even had the chance to perform in front of 10,000 people in his hometown of Rochester, NY. We talk about crowd work (SPOILER: he loves it, I hate it), and working alongside your heroes. His Vince Morris story made my arm hair stand up (no pun intended.)
- Matt BalakerSep 7, 2022 · 42 minMatt Balaker, author of “Greg Giraldo: A Comedian’s Story” joins me and we talk A LOT about one of our favorites - the brilliant Greg Giraldo. Matt and I go back-and-forth with our favorite Greg bits, I tell a few stories about working with him, we talk about how the book came fruition and what Greg’s family thinks of the the biography. We also talk about Matt’s stand-up and how he was dared to try it - and twenty years later, he’s still at it!
- Ken KrantzAug 24, 2022 · 58 minKen Krantz has gotten more complaints after shows than any other comic I know - and I LOVE these stories. Is it his dark material or his face? I don’t know. Regardless, Ken tells some great stories about horrible audience interactions after shows and how his brother’s support led him to first get on stage. He also makes me recall my worst heckler story. Another great comedy chat; give it a listen!
- Alonzo BoddenAug 10, 2022 · 42 minTen days after Alonzo Bodden donated a kidney to his brother, we worked together at REVEL casino in Atlantic City… Let’s just put it this way: a decade later, we STILL remember that night. From airplane mechanic to The Power Rangers to Last Comic Standing, we have a great chat about comedy advice, how to kill in a two-minute audition, The Montreal Comedy Festival and we talk about his latest special, “Stupid Don’t Get Tired."
- Linette PalladinoJul 27, 2022 · 1 hr 3 minNot only is Linette Palladino absolutely hilarious, she is also active military. From NJ to deployment and performing in Iraq, we have a great comedy chat about the community of military comics, the importance of guest sets, the nightmares of selling merch, and the grind in NYC!
- Mary RadzinskiJul 13, 2022 · 56 minMary Radzinski is one of my longest friends in stand-up and I’m truly convinced we share the same brain when it comes to comedy. We talk about our early days starting out together in Philly, being funny as a child, nightmare casino gigs, touring with big-name comics, and since Mary saw one of the worst sets of my entire life - we talk about my epic bomb at the Boston Comedy Festival.
- Rich ShultisJun 29, 2022 · 58 minRich Shultis began his comedy a little later than most comics. From NY to Florida, we talk about finding your audience and working the grind regardless of age.
- Josh FirestineJun 15, 2022 · 53 minMy good buddy, Josh Firestine, joins me on my latest episode. We don’t cross paths often, but whenever we do, we can talk comedy for hours. Originally hailing from San Diego, now living in Tacoma, we talk about my obsession with Mt. Rainier, how the military led to him trying stand-up, opening for our heroes & favorite comics (Josh saw Attell while stationed in Afghanistan!), and his dad’s fake laugh.
- Reena CalmJun 1, 2022 · 46 minHilarious comic and fellow National Park enthusiast, Reena Calm joins me for a great chat. Reena is a true road dog; I don’t know anyone who hustles harder. From Connecticut to Chicago to Alaska and everywhere in between, Reena is CONSTANTLY on the road. We talk about the random and crazy, observations you find on long car rides, photography, and hitting National Parks and we chat about her upcoming album!
- Chip ChantryMay 18, 2022 · 1 hr 1 minOne of my first friends in comedy, Chip Chantry, joins me on this episode. Chip and I have a lot of similarities between our childhoods, comedy interests, and our careers. We chat about his very first time doing stand-up (opening for his brother's band), our early days in the Philly scene, how Philly comedy has evolved and we each work on a new bit. We also talk about the television masterpiece, Strangers With Candy, because half of our conversations are about that show anyways.
- Jill MaragosMay 4, 2022 · 56 minJill Maragos is my latest guest and we got into it! And by into it, I mean the nuts and bolts of jokes and joke writing. Why do descriptive words enhance jokes? What’s her separation between journals and notebooks for jokes? Why hasn’t anything from her journal gone into her joke notebook?? We delve into all of this and talk about her career from entertaining her family as a child, comedy classes, working the road, and her upcoming album!
- Christy McCafferyApr 20, 2022 · 54 minWriter, producer, and podcaster Christy McCaffrey joins me on this episode and we have a great discussion about creativity. We went to high school together but didn’t become friends until our 30s, and now we’re constantly chatting about writing and podcasts.
From journaling, setting goals, and public speaking, we cover all the bases about creativity and the beauty of writing. BONUS: Her Bob Saget story is one for the record books! (See, I have to bring stand-up into it SOMEHOW!) Christy and Bob had a close bond with her non-profit, Project Scleroderma, where they collaborated many times over the years at various events and projects.
- Chris PorterApr 6, 2022 · 48 minDo Chris Porter and I enjoy playing guitar more than we enjoy doing comedy? (The answer is yes.) Did we both discover stand-up comedy in Kansas? (That’s another yes!)
Chris and I chat about comedy, music, meeting your heroes and Chris shared a few memories of working with Mitch Hedberg. We’re back! Do it up!
- Mike Vecchione’s First TimeJun 9, 2021 · 51 minMike Vecchione is another fantastic comic that was great to me in my early days. He did such a nice thing for me 15 years ago, I still think about it to this day, and I remind him of that kind deed. We both worked The Laff House early in our careers and we both share some stories from there. Mike tells his most recent bombing story and we talk about his move from Philly to New York City, and the grind that comes along with moving to the comedy Mecca of the world.
- Greg Fitzsimmons First TimeJun 2, 2021 · 53 minNo BS, Greg Fitzsimmons has been one of my favorite comics since I was in high school, and having him on was an absolute blast. We talk about his early days in the tough Boston scene, watching Hedberg bomb, performing at the AVN awards and I tell him my favorite jokes I’ve watched him do over the years. Hands down, this episode is one of my favorites.
- Eleanor Kerrigan’s First TimeMay 19, 2021 · 52 min“Richard Pryor called me a bitch!” Born and raised in South Philly before moving to LA, Eleanor Kerrigan was a waitress at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles for twelve years before she tried stand-up. We’ve done some interesting and crazy shows together. From Nick’s Roast Beef in Springfield, PA to theaters with Andrew Dice Clay, we cross paths often and it’s always great to chat. This is a really fun episode. We talk comedy, the road and Eleanor tells MULTIPLE stories of wanting to fight audience members.
- Brad Williams First TimeMay 12, 2021 · 1 hrBrad Williams and I met 12 years ago during a blizzard in Philadelphia, performing to very small crowds that weekend. Fast forward to 2021. We’ve worked together a ton this year to packed houses, adding extra shows in most cities. Brad’s first time on stage was an unusual one - attending a Carlos Mencia show, Mencia was doing jokes about little people - and the people sitting around Brad were afraid to laugh. Carlos called Brad up on stage, they joked about all of it, and Brad was hooked. From bombing at brutal open-mics to performing in arenas, we discuss his career here!
- Julia Scotti’s First TimeApr 21, 2021 · 1 hrIn only 90 seconds, Julia Scotti blew us away on America’s Got Talent. We talk about just how hard it is to be funny and make an impression in that short amount of time, auditioning for clubs in the 80s, taking a break from comedy and coming back even stronger, and of course, I make her share some horror stories from hell gigs.
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