Celebration of 40+ years on the fringe of show business. Stories, interviews, and comedy sets from standup comics... famous, and not so famous. All taped Live on my Comedy Club "Laughs Unlimited" stage. Lots of stand-up comedy and interviews. The interviews will be with comics, old staff members, and Friends from the world of Comedy. Standup Sets by Dana Carvey, Jay Leno, Tom Dreesen, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry Miller, Mark Schiff, Bobcat Goldthwait, Paula Poundstone, Garry Shandling, Ray Ramano,…
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Stand Up From Laughs Unlimited's TV Show Starring Tim Bedore & Frank Prinzi, Fun!
Send us Fan Mail A local TV stand up comedy show from 1988 doesn’t sound like it should feel fresh, but the moment the crowd comes up you can hear why we loved making Laughs at Laughs Unlimited in Sacramento. I’m Scott Edwards, and I’m bringing one of those original TV tapings over to the podcast as pure audio so you can experience the pacing, the room energy, and the working-comic craft that made…
How Laughs Unlimited Started And Why It Lasted 40 Years
Send us Fan Mail Forty years doesn’t happen by accident, especially in live entertainment. Lynn Stobener grabs the host chair and gets Scott Edwards and Bob Stobener talking through the real, unpolished origin story of Laughs Unlimited , one of Sacramento’s defining stand-up comedy clubs. The early days are pure DIY: a tiny budget, borrowed know-how, side hustles that quietly trained them for the…
George Wallace Tells The Origin Story Of A Comedy Club Boom
Send us Fan Mail A comedy club opening in a restaurant basement doesn’t sound like the start of history, until you remember what stand-up felt like in 1980: new, hot, and so alive that every seat mattered. We’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of Laughs Unlimited by bringing back our first headliner, George Wallace , and letting him tell the story in his own voice. The memories are specific and…
Four Headliners Plus Vintage Radio Bits From A Classic Comedy Club Era
Send us Fan Mail Four headliners. A stack of vintage radio promos. One tight 30-minute ride through stand-up comedy and the comedy club culture that built it. We’re mixing it up with what I call a cornucopia of comedy: short sets from Steve Smith, Robert Aguayo, David Crow, and Tom McTigue , broken up with real broadcast audio from the Laughs Unlimited archives. If you’ve ever wondered how a…
Larry "Bubbles" Brown On Bay Area Comedy And Road Life
Send us Fan Mail A nickname you never wanted can become the thing that gets you booked, remembered, and introduced for the rest of your career. We sit down with Bay Area stand-up Larry “Bubbles” Brown to trace how a deadpan, low-key approach cut through a high-energy comedy scene and turned into decades of steady work. If you love stand-up comedy history, comedy club stories, and the…
Observational Stand-Up On Phones Family And Food by Headliner/Actor Larry Miller
Send us Fan Mail A lot of stand-up ages fast. This one doesn’t. We’re dropping you into a full-length Larry Miller set recorded live at Laughs Unlimited in the early 1980s, back when Larry was still “getting his chops” and already sounding like a pro. Before the tape rolls, I share why I’m featuring a single extended set instead of our usual mix: Larry is that rare comic who can take one everyday…
From Renaissance Fairs To Comedy Clubs And Pier 39-The Fred Anderson Story
Send us Fan Mail Short intro to TTTP Support the show www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Website....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! "NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTube Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon and the "BookBaby" Book Store for Discounted copies! "20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic" "Be a Standup…
From Close-Up To Stand-Up, Comic/Magician Ken Garr
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with comic magician Ken Garr and trace how a stubborn request for an audition turns into years of close-up magic at the Magic Hat and a long run as one of our most reliable stage acts. We talk shop on timing, crowd work, and why the comedy world helped Ken find his voice faster than the traditional magic scene. • Ken’s first connection to our club and the Magic Hat •…
A Working Comic Tells The Stories You Never Hear On Stage / Bruce Smirnoff
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Standup Comedy “Your Host & MC” , we feature a special appearance by “Uncle Bruce,” the hilarious and heartfelt character connected to comedian Bruce Smirnoff . This episode blends an engaging interview with a live stand-up comedy set, offering both insight and laughter from a seasoned performer. “Uncle Bruce” shares stories, perspectives, and humor shaped by…
Early Seinfeld Comedy and Writer Ed Solomon join Chris Hobbs for a Night of Comedy
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Standup Comedy “Your Host & MC” , we feature the multi-talented Ed Solomon —writer of many hit movies, and Jerry Seinfeld from the iconic TV show Seinfeld —alongside comedian Chris Hobbs for a fun and engaging comedy showcase. Ed Solomon brings a unique perspective from both the writing room and the stage, sharing his creative journey through television, music,…
Mark Schiff & "The Funniest Men in the Universe" – New York Comedy at Its Best
Send us Fan Mail A $5,000 lunch. A 30-year promise. A frozen walk across the Brooklyn Bridge to make the new year feel real. R. Scott Edwards sits down with comedian Mark Schiff for a warm, hilarious time-capsule of stand-up comedy history that starts in New York at The Comic Strip and stretches all the way to arena-sized shows with Jerry Seinfeld . If you love comedy stories that actually explain…