Podcasts by Small Town Funny

Small Town Funny

Michelle Maclay and John Sideris are two comics working in North Carolina. We talk about performing, about writing jokes, and about building an act away from the traditional comedy meccas. On the show we also interview other comics, both local and national acts, about the evolution of their acts, how they work and write, and what it's like performing in small towns and larger venues.

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Small Town Funny
It's been a big month... from 2015-10-10T19:02:53

Both DS and ALJ had live shows as part of the Soundbites podcast festival and DSI Comedy Theater. Both are available now at the show pages and in iTunes. If you haven't downloaded them, go ahead...

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The new shows are live and happening from 2014-05-01T01:23:19

Both A Local Joke and Drunk Sportsfan are up and running (links at the top of this page). Subscribe to the RSS feeds here or on iTunes. If you are an iTunes user, please post reviews for the sho...

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STF Final Episode! from 2014-04-24T01:44:20

In which we wrap things up. This is it, the final Episode of Small Town Funny, but the beginning of Small Town Funny.

 

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Episode 226 - Govt. Shutdown Edition from 2013-10-04T02:27:55

In which we feel the pinch of the government shutdown. It's a micro-mini episode of STFpod!

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Episode 225 - Mello Mike Miller from 2013-09-19T02:19:18

In which we chat with the great Mello Mike Miller. Come on! Mello Mike? Hell yeah!

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Episode 224 - John "The Silver Senior" Boni! from 2013-09-15T01:38:59

In which the Third Rail sits down with the Silver Senior. We are lucky to have John Boni as a part of the comedy scene here in NC and now we got him on the show.

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Episode 223 - Mick McKenna! from 2013-09-02T00:37:18

In which we talk chickens, hecklers and gospel projects with the Great Scott Mick McKenna!

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Episode 222 - The Third Chair (Rail? Wheel?) Minisode from 2013-08-23T02:41:17

In which we move into the third dimension and reshape the show with a major assist from Gretchen McNeely!!!

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Episode 221 - Frank King with Tim O'Connell from 2013-08-10T20:17:02

In which we get the scoop on a new club, try to figure out what some people are so angry about and where to go right (and wrong) in your career.

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Episode 220 - Thomas Dixson from 2013-07-25T00:41:20

In which we talk to an American hero about honest comedy and John's dangerous neighborhood. Thomas is one of those local comics who is creating a great scene here. Checkout his biweekly showcase...

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Episode 219 - Owain Weinert with a Special Announcement from 2013-07-06T13:03:02

In which we catch up with the Owain Weinert, a genuinely amazing young man. Head over to pablove.org to see what they are doing and kick in a few (or very many) bucks.

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Episode 218 - Nip It Mini from 2013-06-14T01:50:36

In which we try to nip some bad open mic behavior in the bud. It's the episode that will make you say, "What? No way."

 

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217 - Aaron Burrell from 2013-06-08T05:23:42

In which we blastoff (wordplay!) with Aaron Burrell and discuss the sniping abilities of Mr. Rogers. Go to AaronBurrellComedy.com and follow him on Twitter @airburple to get all things Burrell.<...

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Episode 216 - Tyler Meznarich! from 2013-05-19T01:04:59

In which we get to catch up with our buddy Tyler Meznarich, stand-up comic and host of the Take Me Home podcast. Tyler has some advice for you all: Don't be comfortable! Also, we find out that J...

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Episode 215 - April Richardson! from 2013-05-09T20:28:31

In which we risk the life of one of America's great young comic voices, April Richardson. We talk Vegas, Bakersfield and vultures. Find more about April at AprilRichardson.com and go get her pod...

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Episode 214 - Final... from 2013-04-05T00:43:48

In which we have our last episode....before we move to the stationary studios of WCOM! We also have a new feature called "Inception." What can it be? Listen and find out!

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Episode 213 - Rerun with Katerina Vrana from 2013-03-28T13:24:10

Katerina is in the continent/country of Australia presenting her amazing show "Feta With the Queen." By all accounts she is taking the Melbourne underground by storm! In honor of her journey, we...

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Episode 212 - Post Competition from 2013-03-20T13:54:50

In which John sits down in a bar with his fellow competitors, Virginia Wallis, Jenny Chalikian, & Gretchen McNeely to rehash the night. We miss Michelle, but manage to have a laugh or two. R...

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Episode 211 - Paula Pazderka! from 2013-03-13T02:39:15

In which we find ourselves in the Carr Mill Labyrinth, lost and afraid. But we are saved by the Theseus of Carrboro, Paula Pazderka! Paula is the artistic director of the DSI Comedy Theater. She...

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See John at NC Funniest from 2013-03-07T15:59:59

Hello STF pals,
I'm going to be in the NC Funniest comic competition this year. My first round show is tomorrow (Friday March 7th) at 9 pm at DSI Comedy Theater in Carrboro. I'd love to have...

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Episode 210 - Minisoooooooode! from 2013-02-27T17:59:05

In which we write some jokes, spread confusion about what day it is, and wax rhapsodic about ramen. Both of us will be at ComedyMongers on Sat, Mar 2, upstairs at Fishmonger's in Durham!

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Episode 209 - Andy Rider! from 2013-02-20T14:12:27

In which we go Full Southern and get the vapors with Charleston comic Andy Rider. John promises to write 50 jokes; Michelle is too smart to say such a crazy thing.

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Episode 208 - April Richardson&Christian Spicer! from 2013-02-18T17:09:29

In which we uncover the secrets of producing good shows and being awesome onstage with Christian Spicer and April Richardson. All of this behind the scenes at the 2013 NCCAF.

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Episode 207 - Live! NCCAF 2013 from 2013-02-12T00:56:35

Finally! The live episode from the terrific 2013 Comedy Arts Festival. Thanks to our guests Munashe M, Eric Oren, Sarah Connor, and Nick Lavallee (plus Sally Struthers's voicemail).

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Episode 206 - Who is a Comic? from 2013-01-31T03:21:11

In which we prep for NCCAF and figure out who can call themselves a comic and who can not.

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NCCAF is coming! from 2013-01-25T02:30:31

And we'll be there. We've both been doing this festival for a few years now and it just gets better and better. Get out to as many of these shows as you can, Small Towners.

And now it's ...

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Episode 205 - Mini, Solo from 2013-01-24T03:34:27

In which John is melancholy (and a little congested) as he struggles through a solo ep. Lot's o' fun coming up and a joke for academics aspiring to comedy.

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Episode 204 - Jenny Chalikian! from 2013-01-18T00:35:54

In which we finally, finally, finally get to chat with local super-comic Jenny Chalikian. Jenny is one of the rising stars in the Triangle and we are the psyched that we are the first podcast to...

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Episode 203 - A Little Mini from 2013-01-10T19:16:05

In which we plug our shows, beg Marc Maron to come on and John exposes his true feelings about race. Michelle talks about how she doesn't have a joke, but has an "idea."

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It's all here.... from 2013-01-01T23:45:48

The whole back catalog of the show is now posted on the Listen page. Start your new year right by getting caught up on your Small Town Funny.

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Holiday Message from Small Town Funny from 2012-12-26T16:39:33

In which don't have an episode, or even a mini-episode. You might call this a very-mini-episode. A brief message and a joke. Back for New Years.

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Episode 202 - Zach Ward! from 2012-12-19T18:45:01

In which we learn all about Zach Ward. Zach is the proprietor of DSI comedy theater and the managing director of Improv Boston AND the creator of the NC Comedy Arts Festival. Also, he's hilariou...

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Episode 201 - Season Two Begins! from 2012-12-13T13:42:07

Not only is this our first episode of season two, but is our first p-cast. It may even be the first p-cast ever. Probably.

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Performance page from 2012-12-04T02:26:13

Want to come see us doing the standing up comedy? Head on over to the performance page (look up at the top of the screen, now click where it says "Performance.")

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Post season rest from 2012-11-27T04:18:17

No show this week. We are on our between seasons rest. That's right, when we come back, it'll be season two! Take that!

Stayed tuned, though, there may  be important subscripti...

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Latest episode available in iTunes from 2012-11-24T14:50:49

The Gala Anniversary show is now available in iTunes. Don't forget to download it!

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Episode 29 - Gala Anniversary from 2012-11-21T23:19:46

It's been a year in the coming, but here it is: the live recording of our Gala Anniversary Episode! Boom! Caroline Monday! Boom! Shane Smith! Boom! Gretchen McNeely! Boom! We had a great night a...

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Tonight's the night! from 2012-11-17T16:03:17

Come see us for the first episode recorded in front of a live audience.

When: November 17th, 8:30 (doors at 8)

Where: Carrboro ArtsCenter

If you can't make it, make sure you a...

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Social Media! from 2012-11-11T02:24:04

Yeah, that's right, we do the social media. Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Small-Town-Funny/370271873060822?ref=ts&fref=ts

and on Twitter: @STFpod

You can fol...

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Live Podcast! from 2012-11-06T03:02:49

Coming up - One Year Anniversary Live Recording! Come to the ArtsCenter in Carrboro and be a part of our first live recording.

When: November 17th, 8:30 (doors at 8)

Where: Carrboro...

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