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EP32: Man Chewing Gum - Anxiety Coping Tips with Katrina Reese and Nicole NarayanOct 11, 2021 · 50 minFollow Chris Roach @roachcomic, follow us on instagram @thechrisroachshow @katrinareesevo @nicolenarayan_ @mikenicolia @themanproductions- EP31: Celebrity Impressionist Nicky Smigs!Oct 4, 2021 · 37 minNicky Smigs was just building his career in improv when the pandemic hit. Upon completing his program at Chicago’s Second City Theater, all live shows were closed and Smigs moved back home to Arlington along with his siblings. Smigs never imagined that that’s when his career would skyrocket: he began posting his celebrity impressions on the viral app, TikTok, and now has nearly 120K followers on the platform, as well as over 1.6 million likes in total. A talented imitator, Smigs gets crowds rolling when he performs his stellar impressions of celebrities ranging from Thor, Nacho Libre, The Grinch, Jimmy Stewart, Tony Soprano, Ray Romano, Christopher Walken, Donald Trump, and countless others. In fact, his famous impression of Sebastian Maniscalco got the attention of the real Sebastian, who then proceeded, to like, comment, share, and follow Smigs and his content. He received an A+ on his impression from Sebastian himself on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Follow him on IG and TikTok @nickysmigs. Follow Chris Roach @roachcomic, follow us on instagram @thechrisroachshow @mikenicolia @themanproductions
- EP30: Comedy Chronicles with Joe Starr!Sep 27, 2021 · 55 minYou may remember Joe as "Enzo" from the TV show "Kevin Can Wait" ( Kevin James)
When Joe Starr headlines casinos, nightclubs and theaters across America and Canada, he brings with him twenty years of experience and a healthy respect for show biz history. The grandson of a vaudeville performer, Starr has opened for Jay Leno, Father Guido Sarducci, Soupy Sales and Robert Klein. His standup has been featured in the New York City Underground Comedy Festival, San Antonio's Latino Laugh Festival, the Amsterdam Comedy Festival and he is a favorite at Montreal's Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, the world's largest comedy festival, having been invited to perform in that most prestigious gathering five times. Starr's standup combines storytelling and jokes with precise physical humor, all infused with modern sensibilities. It's a winning formula that has been featured on such diverse showcases as "Premium Blend" on Comedy Central and "Comedy Factory" on Dutch television's Nederland 1 channel. Acting is a natural progression for Starr. He has appeared in the Oliver Stone-directed "World Trade Center", ESPN's award winning mini-series "The Bronx is Burning," NATIONAL LAMPOON'S "Dirty Movie", Comedy Central's new series "Important Things with Demetri Martin" and just wrapped on two new film project: "Date Night" with Steve Carell and Tina Fey and "The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn", directed by Steven Spielberg. "My list of influences starts with Chaplin and ends when television went to color," says Starr. "I'm proud that, in a world of fads and flavors of the month, fans tell me I remind them a bit of Lou Costello or Jack Benny or Jackie Gleason. It's intentional." Joe Starr's instantly recognizable face and a style that melds old and new make him at once singular, uncommon, familiar and unique. It's intentional.
Follow Chris Roach @roachcomic, follow us on instagram @thechrisroachshow @mikenicolia @themanproductions
- EP29: We Mingle with AGT's Sal the VoiceSep 20, 2021 · 1 hr 28 minManhattan specials, hell gigs, awkward encounters, and some soppressata! Be sure to follow Christian: IG: @minglewithchristian, TikTok: ChrisHahnComedy, Twitter @MingleWithChris. Follow Chris Roach @roachcomic, follow us on instagram @thechrisroachshow @mikenicolia @themanproductions Sal Valentinetti @salthevoice on IG and salthevoiceny.com
- EP28: The Hysterical and Controversial Kevin Brennan.Sep 7, 2021 · 1 hr 8 minA must listen for newer comics and performers! Check out Kevin Brennan at kevinbrennan.com and @kevinbrennan666. Check out Chris Roach @RoachComic on Instagram, @ChrisRoachLive on TikTok and his website www.ChrisRoachLive.com. Check out Mike Nicolia @mikenicolia on IG
- EP27: My First Road Gig with my pal Chris Monty/ Funny Road StoriesAug 23, 2021 · 47 minCheck out Chris Monty @ChrisMontyLive. Check out Chris Roach @RoachComic on Instagram, @ChrisRoachLive on Tiktok and his website www.ChrisRoachLive.com
- EP26: We Love You Ziegler! Guests Gary Valentine & Mick Thomas on Govs RadioAug 15, 2021 · 36 minLive from the Governor's Green Room! Check out Chris Roach @RoachComic on Instagram, @ChrisRoachLive on Tiktok and his website www.ChrisRoachLive.com @mickthomascomedy @govscomedyclubradio @gary_valentine
- EP25: Margaritaville/ Alcohol and Video Games/ Katrina’s HandAug 7, 2021 · 44 minComedians Tim Thomson and Katrina Reese join us. @KatrinaReeseVO @TimThomsonComedy Check out Chris Roach @RoachComic on Instagram, @ChrisRoachLive on Tiktok and his website www.ChrisRoachLive.com
- EP24: Social Media: For Better or Worse/ Sleep Apnea/ Not All Opinions MatterAug 2, 2021 · 46 minHow has it made things better and worse?!! Check out Chris Roach @RoachComic on Instagram, @ChrisRoachLive on Tiktok and his website www.ChrisRoachLive.com Check out Mike Nicolia @MikeNicolia on Instagram and @MikeNicoliaComedy on Tiktok
- EP23: Very Special Guest John Trueson- Stories: Mark Messier, F. Murray Abraham, Jay Mohr.Jul 26, 2021 · 50 min*Be sure to listen for a big announcement. Okay…maybe not that big but I’m excited. John has been a professional comedian for many years. Aside from teaching Comedy College, he has also booked several major rooms, managed Gotham Comedy Club in Manhattan, served as a talent consultant for the Westbury/North Fork Music Fair and recently was a talent evaluator for NBC's Last Comic Standing at their NYC auditions so John knows all sides of the comedy business and gives a unique and detailed view on how things work in the comedy world. We were absolutely thrilled to have him on the Chris Roach Show.
- EP22: The Comedy Cellar, Tanning Salon Pee, Tales from the Adult Store with Tracey CarnazzoJul 19, 2021 · 55 minRoach passed his Comedy Cellar Audition! Tracey and Roach compare gross stories from their former jobs. Guest: Tracey Carnazzo is a comedian and podcast host from New York City. Her OCD and love for reality TV has shaped who she is today. Tracey hosts the podcasts Teen Mom Trash Talk, 90 Day Fiancé Trash Talk and her new podcast Only in New York, which sit on the iTunes Top Charts. Check out Tracey @trixietuzzini on Instagram and Twitter and her website www.Traceycarnazzo.com Check out Chris Roach @RoachComic on Instagram, @ChrisRoachLive on Tiktok and his website www.ChrisRoachLive.com Check out Mike Nicolia @MikeNicolia on Instagram and @MikeNicoliaComedy on Tiktok
- EP21: We Mingle with TikTok's Most Wanted- Comedian Christian HahnJul 12, 2021 · 1 hr 5 minThe boys discuss the algorithm, Space Jam 2, getting kicked off of TikTok and all things comedy! Be sure to follow Christian:
IG: @minglewithchristian, TikTok: ChrisHahnComedy, Twitter @MingleWithChris.
Follow Chris Roach @roachcomic, follow us on instagram @thechrisroachshow
@mikenicolia @themanproductions
- EP20: Bret Ernst from Cobra Kai/ Funny Bouncing StoriesJun 30, 2021 · 1 hr 5 minChris and Bret share some hysterical stories from their “bouncing” days. Bret was one of four comedians featured in Wild West Comedy Show with Vince Vaughn. Ernst has also appeared on the television programs Comedy Central Presents and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. His Comedy Central half-hour special was voted "TOP 5" of all of 2010, and his first comedy album "American Comic" was an instant success, breaking "TOP 10" on iTunes in its first week. Ernst is best known for his "Roller Skating Bit." He currently plays Louie LaRusso Jr. on Cobra Kai. On March 8, 2018 he uploaded his one-hour standup special entitled ”Principals Office” onto YouTube for free. bretcomedy.com Check out Chris Roach @RoachComic on Instagram, @ChrisRoachLive on Tiktok and his website www.ChrisRoachLive.com Check out Mike Nicolia @MikeNicolia on Instagram and @MikeNicoliaComedy on Tiktok
- EP19: Anthony Rodia/Our First Live-streamed EpisodeJun 21, 2021 · 1 hr 11 minThe boys talk about the road, gigs, and the trials and tribulations of show business. This was our first episode with video, we livestreamed on Chris Roach's & Anthony Rodia Comedy's FB Fan Pages. One for the books! ANTHONY RODIA is a first generation Italian Comedian born and raised in Westchester NY. He has always had a way of turning any situation into comedy! Using Social Media as his platform, Anthony has exploded onto the Comedy scene out of nowhere, making quite a name for himself and building a large fan base. He is known for his hilarious skits, song parodies, And his weekly “Road Rage Wednesday” using his popular character “Uncle Vinny.” He is an energetic, theatrical, off the wall comedian who never holds back and always finds a way to relate to his audience. With his stories, accents and unique delivery, he is sure to have you falling out of your seat with laughter! His videos have been viewed over 10 million times on Social Media. For more info go to www.RodiaComedy.com Check out Chris Roach @RoachComic on Instagram, @ChrisRoachLive on Tiktok and his website www.ChrisRoachLive.com Check out Mike Nicolia @MikeNicolia on Instagram and @MikeNicoliaComedy on Tiktok
- EP18: Tracey Carnazzo/Roach Needs a MomentJun 14, 2021 · 51 minEpisode 18: Hysterical interview with Tracey Carnazzo! Roach has to do some deep soul searching after Tracey points out his delusional taste in women. Check out Tracey @trixietuzzini on Instagram and Twitter and her website www.Traceycarnazzo.com Check out Chris Roach @RoachComic on Instagram, @ChrisRoachLive on Tiktok and his website www.ChrisRoachLive.com Check out Mike Nicolia @MikeNicolia on Instagram and @MikeNicoliaComedy on Tiktok
- EP17: Don't Hate the PlayerJun 9, 2021 · 51 minThe guys talk about dating in 2021, review some famous bits about dating, and talk about Chris' wedding with a Rodney Dangerfield ice sculpture!
- EP16: Carlos Alazraqui from Reno 911!Jun 4, 2021 · 48 minChris and Mike interview Reno 911 star Carlos Alazraqui. Carlos Alazraqui was not just the face of Deputy James Garcia on Comedy Central’s hit show RENO 911 or RENO 911 the movie! He recently won the prestigious ANNIE AWARD for Outstanding Achievement in Voice Acting in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production THE MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN SHOW. He’s also been a standup comic for over 25 years, a well known television/film actor and one of LA’s top voiceover actors with hundreds of credits to his name.
Television and film audiences have recently seen Carlos as Officer Alvarez in the new CBS series KEVIN CAN WAIT, Dr. Moncada on JANE THE VIRGIN for CW, Sammy Tucker on BONES for FOX, Detective Nash on Tru TV’s ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING, Mr. Foodie on MUTT AND STUFF, and Christopher Columbus on CROSSROADS OF HISTORY. On the big screen, Carlos plays Hector in DANCE BABY DANCE to be released in 2018, and Carlo in TAKE THE TEN for Netflix. He also has a long running commercial campaign in the Southeast as spokesman JJ Hightail for DIRECT AUTO INSURANCE.
Presently he is rebooting his role of Rocko in the NEW ROCKO’S MODERN LIFE for Nickelodeon. Carlos has provided the voices for Rocko and Spunky on Nickelodeon’s ROCKO’S MODERN LIFE, Mr. Weed on FOX’s THE FAMILY GUY, Lazlo on Cartoon Network’s CAMP LAZLO, Bane in JUSTICE LEAGUE DOOM, and Mr. Crocker on Nickelodeon’s long running series FAIRLY ODD PARENTS. One of his most famous roles was the voice of The Taco Bell Chihuahua for TACO BELL, which has been documented as one of the most well known advertising campaigns of all time.
Carlos had a Showtime special and a Comedy Central Half Hour Special as well as several other national television appearances including three spots on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. He is presently developing another comedy special!
We had a lot of fun interviewing Carlos, enjoy!
- EP15: Dancing Larry! Unofficial Mascot of the New York Rangers!May 27, 2021 · 31 minChris and Mike talk with Dancing Larry/the NHL/the future of sports!
- EP14: Comedian Mick Thomas/Readjusting to Full Capacity Life/Church/Cancel CultureMay 17, 2021 · 45 minComedian Mick Thomas joins us as our first Guest Host. We talk comedy clubs opening back up and how the "post pandemic lockdown" crowds have been responding.
- EP13: We Love You, Carl Labove. An Untold Story...May 12, 2021 · 45 minA great story about the legendary and beloved Carl Labove. And a story from Roach's checkered past.
- EP12: Adam Ferrara and his Vaccine ScareApr 23, 2021 · 42 minAdam Ferrara (Rescue Me, Nurse Jackie, Top Gear) stops by and tells us about his vaccine scare.
- EP11: Keto Almost Killed MeApr 13, 2021 · 55 minComedians Chris Roach, John Ziegler and Mike Nicolia talk about Roach's recent 3-day stay in the hospital because of the famous Ketogenic Diet.
- EP10: Drive-in Movies, Roach Working with Pacino, Zombies and More!Mar 29, 2021 · 52 minRoach and the boys talk about the fate of movie theaters, Roach's experience with Al Pacino at Barry Levinson's house, the glory days of Drive-in Movies and a tangent about their night club days.
- EP9: Video Games part 2/waterlogged Playboy magazines and The Escapade Channel from the 80sMar 23, 2021 · 31 minChris and the boys finish their talk about Video Games and go off on a side talk about Playboy’s Escapade Channel from the 80s.
- EP8: The Evolution of Video Games and My First Secret Celeb Party part 1Mar 15, 2021 · 37 minThis week was a really fun one! Chris talks about his first time at a private party with other celebrities and his time playing NHL94 against one of the NHL's top enforcer's.
- EP7: The Unreality of Reality Shows part 2Mar 8, 2021 · 22 minChris and the boys continue their talk about reality shows which leads to a conversation about Late Night Talk Shows.
- EP6: The Unreality of Reality Shows part 1Mar 1, 2021 · 34 minChris and the boys talk about the Reality Shows and how fake they are. Chris talks about his own personal experience with Reality Shows.
- EP5: Humbling Stories of Showbiz part 2Feb 22, 2021 · 36 minPart 2 of Chris and the boys sharing some of their most humbling and painful Standup Comedy and Acting stories.
- EP4: Humbling Stories of Showbiz part 1Feb 18, 2021 · 29 minChris and the boys share some of their most humbling moments in both the Standup Comedy and Acting worlds.
- EP3: Cobra Kai part 2Feb 5, 2021 · 32 minChris and the guys talk about the Cobra Kai series, comedian Brett Ernst who plays Daniel Larusso's cousin and Chris' experience working with Kevin James on CBS.
- EP2: Cobra Kai part 1Feb 1, 2021 · 26 min*Spoiler Alert - This episode Chris and the boys talk about the Cobra Kai series, meeting Ralph Macchio and other groovy stuff.
- EP1: Comedy Finds a WayJan 27, 2021 · 34 minA discussion on Standup Comedy and Television Auditions and how they’re adapting during these unprecedented times.
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