Flappcast: Behind The Funny

D.J. Demers is a funny guy who happens to wear hearing aids. He has performed on Conan, was a fan favorite on season 11 of America's Got Talent, and is a regular performer at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, Canada.

Lou Santini regales Barbara Holliday & Joshua Snyder with stories about making the jump from successful radio host to successful headlining comedian, Catalina Island T-Shirt debacles, and running into Steve Carell (aka his doppelgänger) in a Trader Joes. Lou Santini won Detroit and San Diego Comedy Festivals was tapped as "Best of the Fest" at the 2016 Burbank Comedy Festival.  He has opened for Bob Saget and Paul Reiser.  His hosting and comedy has been seen on "Reelz Channel" and "Pop TV", and acting on "Frank TV".  You can hear his voices on the video games, "Evolve" and "Mafia 3" as well as TV and radio commercials nationwide.  He was one of the writers and co-hosts of the hugely popular web series "1TrackMind" and is the co-writer and co-executive producer of the movie: "30 Dates on Craigslist".  His second comedy album, "Let's Get Bloated" is heard on iTunes and Amazon, where you can find two books he wrote.  See more of Lou Santini at lousantini.com.

JR De Guzman shares some of his favorite comedy songs with Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder - you'll never guess which song is his mom's favorite... Born in the Philippines and raised in California, JR De Guzman began performing comedy while working as a music teacher, which he quickly learned just meant teaching Taylor Swift songs to teenagers. He has entertained all over the world, having performed for Stand-Up Tokyo and ROR Comedy in Japan, the Jokers Ball in Indonesia, the Badaboom Comedy Series in Amsterdam, the Edmonton Comedy Festival, and countless other international shows. Combining music and comedy, JR serenades the audience into laughter with songs, jokes, and stories of traveling the world, life after college, and family. He has shared the stage with Tim Allen, Margaret Cho, Daniel Tosh, Jerrod Carmichael, Iliza Shlesinger, and more. Catch him on Coming to the Stage Season 2 on Hulu, Comedy Central's Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City, and MTV's Acting Out. Also, check ou

Jimmy Brogan (The Tonight Show) sits down with Barbara Holliday (Co-owner of Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant) and Joshua Snyder (Comedian and Promotions Director) and recounts a legendary career in comedy that includes best and worst show stories, getting the Tonight Show gig, and playing the video game "tanks" with Leno until 6am every night.  Dana Eagle (Last Comic Standing) and a great friend of Jimmy's, joins in on the conversation.       Jimmy Brogan is the son of John and Anne Brogan.  He was born in New England, but at the age of six moved to Chicago and then to Cleveland.  In a short period, he saved enough money with a paper route and a pyramid scheme to pay for his parents to join him.      Jim grew up in a Catholic family and went to Catholic schools all the way through.  His parents sent him to an all boys high school (St. Ignatius) and an all boys college (Notre Dame).      It was a good life for the young lad, his Mom

Barbara Holliday (Co-Owner & Booker) and Joshua Snyder (Comedian and Sales & Marketing Director) rock out with musical comedian Kristin Key (Last Comic Standing), sampling tunes from her forthcoming album; songs about people finding true love in Lizard stores and fairy tale princesses who were probably drunk. Kristin Key shares her thought provoking and hilarious stories about growing up gay and being a preacher's daughter through Stand-Up and Musical comedy. It wasn't always easy for her to discuss her sexual orientation publicly. Discrimination and isolation lead her to keep her true identity a secret, until recently. She originally sought out stand-up comedy as a form of therapy but after figuring out that she had a knack for making people laugh, she decided to make it a career. She is most recognized for her appearance on Last Comic Standing, additional credits include: Comics Unleashed, VH- 1's 100 Greatest Series, The Bob and Tom show and is often played on Sirius and XM Satellite Radio. @TheKri

Barb and Josh recount what it was like to have the amazing Jerry Seinfeld and Adam Sandler drop into the club for the first time and how to make sense of gender pronouns.  Two topics that have absolutely nothing to do with each other.  Or do they?  No, they really don't.  But existentially, they might.  

Lisa Sundstedt drops by and talks about her highly successful "Pretty, Funny Women" show, comedy beginnings, and finding the humor in being bipolar.   Lisa Sundstedt is an accomplished stand up comic, writer, singer, actress and producer. Her first professional gig was singing and dancing at Tokyo Disneyland in Japan. She spent another few months singing on an Italian cruise ship, followed by four years on the road with the infamous 50's rock group "Sha Na Na". In 1995 her then-boyfriend said, "pretty women aren't funny!" so Lisa became a stand-up comic and created "Pretty, Funny Women"...the longest running all female comedy show in the country. Their relationship broke up, but her career took off and she immediately landed herself a big time Hollywood agent, a holding deal with Tri Star Television, and the Montreal Comedy Festival where she shared the stage with Ray Romano. She then booked the Chicago Comedy Festival, where she shared a room with Doug Stanhope. She has written on shows like "Girls Beha

Jen Kober discusses growing up Jewish and gay in Louisiana, the evolution of her act, and harem pants (she's got 20 minutes on the pants).  Also - there was much talk of Batiks. Jen Kober is originally from Lake Charles, LA, and has recently bounded onto the national stage bringing crowds to their feet with her original blend of stand-up, story telling, and improvised rock-n-roll comedy.  Her hard-hitting hour is phenomenally funny as Kober commands the stage and dares you not to laugh... See Jen Now.... spinning stories on NPR's Snap Judgement as food court maven Brenda on The Middle as Joan on BET's Real Husbands of Hollywood  starring Kevin Hart as Judge Selma on Franklin & Bash as Nurse Dena on The Mindy Project  as Little Ed on Anger Management  with Charlie Sheen knocking out Larry David on Curb Your Enthusiasm in the movie Paranoia  with Liam Hemsworth & Richard Dreyfuss in the film Grudge Match  with Robert Deniro in the riotous American Reunion as

Actor, Comedian, and unstoppable force of nature Cocoa Brown (For Better Or Worse, American Crime Story) shares comedy origins, how being a mom changed her comedy, and breaking into the world of dramatic acting.   When actress and comedian Cocoa Brown takes the stage, the world stands still. Brown is undeniably one of the most talented comics and performers of this generation. The Newport News, Virginia native, born Farah Brown, assails her craft with such passion and soul-searching veracity, when she claims a stage the ensuing act is nothing short of a force of a nature. Cocoa Brown audaciously draws from painful reminiscences and hard-knocked lessons, bravely weaving humorous tales that uplift, upend, and upgrade everything you thought you knew about comedy. What drives the comic who female fans nationwide have nicknamed the "The Truth"? The sheer will of a woman who survived the worst life had to offer and is still standing.  The fiery performer, whose credits include Tyler Perry's critically acc

Alycia Cooper drops by to talk comedy origins, self-producing your comedy album, and, oh yes, politics.    Quickly on her way to the top of the comedy food chain, mainstream comedienne, Alycia Cooper, is a force to be reckoned with. Her "take no prisoners" stand up is a mix between Chris Rock, George Carlin, and Margaret Cho (three of her idols). Alycia's favorite topic is politics, but she has no problem sprinkling in observational humor and family stories, to round out the routine. Her brand of universal humor coupled with a razor sharp wit, keeps Alycia in the top of requested comics at comedy clubs and colleges all across the country. In 2000, Alycia made her national television debut performing stand up in a segment called "The Flavor of the Future" on BET's "Oh Drama." After this, the television shows and DVD performances kept coming. Alycia has been featured on, "Comicview," "Last Comic Standing," "Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed," "America's Got Talent," "The Mo'Nique Show," "Wanda Does It,"

Dat Phan is the Original Winner of NBC's "Last Comic Standing" and is a Headlining Comedian touring live across the U.S. He has made numerous TV and movie appearances including "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", "The Family Guy" voiceover, and "Cellular". Most recently Dat has appeared on "The Tyra Banks Show" discussing racial diversity.   ​Dat Phan was born in Saigon, Vietnam and immigrated with his mother to San Diego, CA. He suffered through financial hardships most of his childhood. After 9/11 he realized life was short and decided to go for his dream to pursue comedy full time. Moving to LA he had to live out of his car and even after being robbed at gunpoint he wouldn't stop pursuing his dream. Dat answered phones for The Improv in Hollywood during the day and tried to get as much stage time as possible at night; this meant he often went on well after midnight when crowds were often more drunk than coherent. Later, Dat took the risk and auditioned for the experimental, comedy based show produced by

Flip discusses starting out in the Florida Comedy Scene & contributing to Dana Carvey's latest Netflix special. Skippy discusses... let's just say it's NSFW.   When Flip Schultz was eight years old, he won a summer camp talent show by performing stand up comedy. There was never a doubt in his mind that comedy would be his future. For a while he performed wherever he could find an audience, whether at a family get together, bar-mitzvahs, seniors center; he didn't care. He just wanted to make people laugh. Finally, at 18, he braved a real comedy stage and won the open mike contest. For the next few years Flip performed at many comedy clubs (and bars) honing his craft, paying his dues and finding his comedic voice. And he still managed to earn his degree in theater. After leaving South Florida as a local favorite, Flip now lives in Los Angeles and tours clubs & colleges all over the country, and has quickly become a sought after comic in Scandinavia.

On this weeks episode, Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder interview Geoff Keith.  Along with being a cast member on "Disaster Date" on MTV for two seasons, Geoff Keith is one of the top college comedians in the United States. In 2012 he was nominated for College Comedian of the Year by Campus Activities Magazine. His TV appearances range from doing stand up on HBO to BET to Comedy Central to CBS's "Late Late Show w/ Craig Ferguson." He has also appeared on multiple VH1 Countdown Shows as well as "Chelsea Lately" on E!. His book "Guys Have No Game, A Book of First Impressions" which is a compilation of the funniest online dating site pick up lines is a top seller on Amazon. Keith is currently one of the stars of "Jerks With Cameras" on MTV. -Geoff Keith "I take the high road, then I brag about it."

On this weeks episode, Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder interview Don Friesen. If you missed Don's hilarious Showtime one-hour Special,   Ask Your Mom  you've got to catch him Live!  Don captures the irony of parenting, marriage and everyday absurdities through characters, voices, parodies and some of the best written routines around!

On this weeks episode, Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder interview James P Connolly. James P. Connolly is a stand up comedian and radio/TV host known for his playful, confident style and unique sense of humor. In addition to having appeared on Comedy Central and HBO, James hosted VH1's "Movie Obsessions" and more recently "Live From Here" on XM Radio for National Lampoon. He is recognized across the country as one of the most played comedians on the Sirius XM Comedy Channels and is a frequent guest on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show. James has also made multiple trips overseas to entertain the troops. His latest CD "The Master Plan" debuted to rave reviews on XM Radio's Comedy Concert Series and has been called "captivating" and "laced with intelligent humor, edgy opinions" and "leaves them (the crowd) hanging on his every word!" James also wants you to know you he has a very manly voice.

On this weeks episode,  Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder give rise to the great Richard Pryor Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, and actor. Pryor was known for uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, which employed colorful vulgarities and profanity, as well as racial epithets. He reached a broad audience with his trenchant observations and storytelling style. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time: Jerry Seinfeld called Pryor "The Picasso of our profession" and Bob Newhart heralded Pryor as "the seminal comedian of the last 50 years". This legacy can be attributed, in part, to the unusual degree of intimacy Pryor brought to bear on his comedy. As Bill Cosby reportedly once said, "Richard Pryor drew the line between comedy and tragedy as thin as one could possibly paint it.  

On this weeks episode, Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder interview Dwayne Perkins. Brooklyn native Dwayne Perkins is a young vet in the comedy game.  He has earned a spot in today's elite class of standup comics with several appearances on Comedy Central and on Conan.  Most recently, he has been getting a lot of buzz for his recurring piece on The Jay Leno Show entitled "Great White Moments in Black History

Jeff Richards describes his early years, favorite impressions, and his musical comedy in a British accent that he sustains through the entirety of the 1 hr interview. From the LA Weekly Article by Julie Seabaugh: "Working with musicians Ben Seaward, Brandon Christy, Peter Von Pinnon and John Sanders he eschewed the clever acoustic-guitar ditties popularized by the likes of fellowSNL vet Adam Sandler up through duo Garfunkel & Oates, who are debuting their eponymous new series August 7 on IFC. Richards's output is instead experimental and eclectic, something akin to next-level Reggie Watts by way of electronica and dubstep. Above all, the songs are defiantly, joyously weird. (Sample lyric: "Lightning could strike you dead / Slip in the shower, crack your head / Tricked by an ex-wife with an improvised explosive device / Ripped apart by horses or stomped by horses or kicked by a horse or just fall off a horse" from the addictively hummable "Someday You Will Die.") "You can laugh at it, and y

On this weeks episode Joshua Snyder interviews Ian Harris. A fascinating and funny mix of spot-on impressions and clever, cutting-edge comedy, headliner Ian Harris' act has landed him coveted appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Comedy Central, DirecTV's MMA drama "Kingdom, as well as his own hour TV special "Critical & Thinking" which AXS TV  called "A truly masterful hour of wit, humor and derisive jabbing." Ian was also named #25 on Entertainment Journal's Top 100 Comedians list, was a semi-finalist in Comedy Central's "Laugh Riots Competition" and dubbed "Top Character Comedian in Town" by Backstage West.  His keen grasp of science, evidenced by his satirical, skeptical take on everything from religion to global warming-deniers and beyond, has also earned him comparisons to favorite thinking-man's comics like Lenny Bruce, Bill Maher and George Carlin.

Hailing from Memphis, TN, Nick Cobb attended Indiana University where he majored in Psychology and learned to obsess over meaningless nonsense. This led him to work in his first comedy club, aptly named "The Looney Bin." It was at a tiny Beale Street bar where Nick won a stand-up competition, was bitten by the comedy bug and moved to New York to pursue The Dream. While in New York, Nick was seen on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, VH1's Morning Buzz, AMC's Date Night as well as on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" where he not only earned a spot in the semi-finals, but was also featured in a montage of comics recognized for having highly original material. Less than a year ago, Nick took his talents to Los Angeles. Since moving out West he won the March Madness Competition at the Hollywood Improv, appeared on Comedy Central's Inside Amy Schumer, and had his late night debut on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. He also recently performed on AXS's Gotham Comedy Live. He also played the lead in the espn.com com