There It Is

In this Pop Talk episode we cover a few hot topics and our new bracket: Action Comedy movies! We're joined by GF of the Show, Justina; Best Friend of the Show, Rob; and Brother of the Show, Trey, to talk about Zack Snyder's Justice League, the MCU Disney+ shows WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and about the Action Comedy movie bracket! If you want a bracket do-over because your NCAA Bracket got destroyed immediately then do our Action Movie bracket. It's subjective so you literally can't get it wrong. It's bust-proof! Download the bracket here: https://www.thereitispod.com/post/pop-talk-action-comedy-bracket Fill it out, and share it with us on social media! Twitter: @the_soks, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @thesoksofficial, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @thesoks, @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

In this episode we talk to NYC comedian and TikTok fave, Kyle Gordon! We're very excited to see the success Kyle's been having! Jason talks with Kyle about performing at the Magnet, doing bits, his influences and how he's tried to preserve his unique voice, how he develops his work, that time Jason and (GF of the Show) Justina bumped into Kyle while he was in the middle of filming a wild bit, and how he creates his TikToks. There is great insight into the creative process for anyone struggling with the practicality of developing ideas. TikTok: @kylegordonisgreat, @JasonFarrToks Instagram: @kylegordonisgreat, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

In this episode we talk to improviser, writer, and photographer, Alrinthea Carter! Jason and Al go way back! After talking about what it will be like when live improv shows come back they talk about knowing each other 20 years ago at Winthrop University, Alrinthea's comedy aspirations at the time, what it's like to share the stage with people you look up to, dealing with nervousness about putting yourself out there, finding the fun, her photography and how it relates to doing improv, and more! Her photography website: southernphilter.com Her blog: alrintheacarter.com Twitter: @alrinthea, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

Today we talk to comedian and writer, Natasha Vaynblat! You may know Natasha from one of the many projects she's been involved with. She currently writes for A Little Late with Lily Singh and has her own show through Comedy Central, Your Worst Fears: Confirmed. She's really accomplished and has such a great and unique comedy brain that we had to pick it! She talks with Jason about those shows as well as creating comedy in college after not getting on the college improv team, moving to NYC and jumping into the world of UCB, commercial work, and more! natashavaynblat.com Twitter: @natashavaynblat, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @natashavaynblat, @withreservation, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @natashavaynblat, @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

In this episode we talk to comedian and producer, Abby Holland! We love Abby! She's so great. She and Jason talk about her sketch crew "Buzz Off, Lucille," comedy and how it's taken in by different audiences, activism and her previous work at Abortion Access Force (previously Lady Parts Justice), what cancel culture is not, working at SiriusXM, seeing up and coming comedians while working at Best Week Ever, and they have a thoughtful conversation about how we process things in our culture. Check out her podcast The Disaster Feminist wherever you get podcasts. Hear Jason on Apocalypse...Now? wherever you listen to podcasts! Instagram: @disasterfeminist, @AbbyHollandPics, @jopincushion, @apocalypsepodcastnetwork, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

In this episode we talk to writer, director, producer, and comedian, Kelly Bachman! Kelly has produced a wide variety of work from live stage shows, web series, and more. She gained notoriety for her shows "Rape Jokes by Survivors" and "Rape Victims are Horny Too." She talks about how those shows were developed, being from North Carolina, going to NYC, working in the film industry and how that parlayed into creative roles, the joy she feels finishing her first manuscript, and more. Twitter: @bellykachman, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @kellybachman, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

In this episode we talk to LA comic and writer, Rebecca Rush! Rebecca is from Connecticut and started comedy there before moving to New York and eventually Los Angeles. She talks with Jason about making her moves, her start in comedy, her career as a writer, her sobriety and writing about it, working the road, doing stand-up on Zoom, and much more! She's real and her openness was a breath of fresh air. Check out her podcast, Comic's Book Club: comicsbookclub.libsyn.com More on her website: rebeccarushcomedy.com Twitter: @RebeccaRush639, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @RebeccaRush639, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @VulnerabilityShow, @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

In this episode we have improviser and multi-hyphenate, James Quesada. James does it all! Aside from being an improviser he's an actor, writer, director, producer, audio producer. It might be easier to say what he can't do and we could just assume he does everything else. Jason and James talk about Detroit, how he got started with audio work, finding his own personal Narnia in a few ways, challenging yourself, facing fear in improv, voice acting, his video work, and much more! www.soundsfunnyrecords.com www.theimprovnetwork.org Instagram: @soundsfunnyrecords, @seriousgear, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

Today we talk to restauranteur and improviser, Sarita Ekya! You may know Sarita from her popular NYC mac and cheese restaurant, S'MAC, or her recent appearance on the Food Network's Chopped. She talks with Jason about what prompted her to start S'MAC, appearing on Chopped, getting attention in the world of Oprah, why she started taking improv classes at The Magnet, and why diversity in comedy theaters is important. It's a really great chat with one of the kindest people. S'MAC online: eatsmac.com Twitter: @eatsmac, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @eatsmac, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @eatsmac, @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

In this episode we talk to author, journalist, and screenwriter, Teresa Lo! Teresa joins Jason to talk about the process of writing a novel, getting into comedy, working at Hustler magazine, producing comedy shows, having fun and being passionate about your work, the fun of watching dumb movies, and more! http://www.teresalowriter.com http://teresalocomedy.com Twitter: @teresalo_tweets, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @teresalowriter, @teresalopresents, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @teresalowriter, @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

We've got a brand new full episode and it's a fun Pop Talk! Jason is joined by Bro of the Show, Trey; Best Friend of the Show, Rob; and Girlfriend of the Show, Justina, for a fun and lively chat about Wonder Woman 84, the right time to do reboots and revivals, how streaming services release episodes, and diversity in front of and behind the camera! It's a great chat! YouTube: @thesoks, @thereitis Instagram: @thesoksofficial, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

We have another mini episodes for you offering some great tips! In this quick lil' mini ep (our last for the time being) we're talking about how to face your fear! We have a couple tips on how to deal with that and share advice from previous guests! What tips do you have for this? Share it with us on social media! Greg Tavares' Audiobook I am the Horrible Thing: A True Life Story of How I Almost Got Myself Killed…On Vacation: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T63445F/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_XcgeGb3JJNEWG Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

We have another mini episodes for you offering some great tips! In this quick lil' mini ep we're talking about how not to break/laugh in a scene! We have a couple tips on how to deal with that and share advice from a previous guest! What tips do you have for this? Share them with us on our socials! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

We're back with mini episodes for the rest of the month! Every Tuesday in January we are posting quick lil' mini eps covering a different topic and offering a tip on how to manage it! Today's topic: When you don't get the joke! We have a couple tips on how to deal with not following your improv scene partners' jokes. --- Check out our other Minis! Mini Episode 2: How to Not Break/Laugh in a Scene Mini Episode 3: How to Deal with Fear --- What tips do you have? Share them with us on social! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod --- Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

We're joined by Bro of the Show and GF of the Show for our special episode and last of the year! Jason talks with Trey (Bro of the Show) and Justina (Girlfriend of the Show) about how the pandemic affected comedy for Justina and Jason, favorite SNL Christmas sketches and episodes, favorite Christmas movies, the perspective of George Bailey, and if Die Hard is a Christmas movie! We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

Today Jason and Girlfriend of the Show, Justina, celebrate the 200th episode of the podcast!! In this special ep, Jason and Justina talk about reaching another milestone episode, comedy during COVID, hopes for comedy post-COVID and how we think things might change, and make a fun announcement about a project of the podcast! Subscribe to our new YouTube page: www.youtube.com/thereitis Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod

This is a special bonus episode with this week's guest John Ross! We talk controversy in comedy and how comedians can address it if they even should and what some who raise controversy may be missing, if anything. It's a thoughtful chat! TikTok: @BlackJohnRoss, @JasonFarrToks Twitter: @BlackJohnRoss, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @BlackJohnRoss, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

In this episode we talk to actor, producer, and Magnet performer, Johnathan Ross! Jason met Johnathan at the Magnet Theater when John was already a stable of the community. Everyone loves John, and with good reason. John talks about studying engineering, how he ended up in NYC, why he started studying comedy, his love of comedy, sketch, and the TikTok collective he's a part of: BK Hype House. It's a fun chat! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and SoundCloud. TikTok: @BlackJohnRoss, @JasonFarrToks Twitter: @BlackJohnRoss, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @BlackJohnRoss, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

In this episode we talk to person of comedy Alexis Gay! Alexis is a delightful person and she brings that joy to the podcast! She talks with Jason about getting into the tech world after college, living in San Francisco, studying improv, pursuing comedy, building an audience online, the idea of blowing up, the world of Patreon where she also works, artists taking control of their work for their freedom, and following the rules like a Capricorn loves to do. It's a great chat! Twitter: @yayalexisgay, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @yayalexisgay, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod NewSouthComedy.com Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

In this episode we talk to writer and performer Fred Chong Rutherford! Fred is a New York City-based writer/performer who Jason met at the Magnet Theater. He is a ray of sunshine in a gloomy world. Jason and Fred talk comedy, growing up in Washington State, doing bits on the radio when he was in high school, seeing the growth of grunge music in the 90's, seeing the beginnings of Death Cab for Cutie, meeting the Beastie Boys' MCA, how he got into comedy in NYC and the adventures that preceded it, how to do a John C Reilly impression, and all sorts of fun stuff. Give it a listen! VOTE - Find where you can vote and more here: https://vote.theskimm.com/vote/sviddomestic.htm www.thehelpmachine.com Girl Tales: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-legend-of-yuwul-by-nina-ki/id1269253764?i=1000491144024 Twitter: @effdot, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @mreffdot, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis