There It Is

In this episode we welcome cartoonist, Emily Flake! Emily's work has been seen in The New Yorker, MAD magazine, and more! Jason and Emily talk about how she got into illustrating, how comedy started playing a role in her life, moving to New York, how she got her big gigs, her writing process, the process of crafting jokes, and more! Stay 'til the end to hear a fun announcement for the podcast! Emily's latest is her book That Was Awkward - The Art and Etiquette of the Awkward Hug. Find it on Amazon or at Books-A-Million, or Barnes & Noble! She also has a podcast called Nightmares! Check it out here: good-orbit.com/series/nightmares/ Find out more about her at www.emilyflake.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis Twitter: @EmilyFlake, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @eflakeagogo @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod

Today's guest is comedian and cofounder of She Makes Me Laugh in NYC, Laura Zabolotsky! Laura tells Jason about her love of comedy, what drove her into comedy, studying improv, the ups and downs of running a show/festival, websites that are terrible and more! It's a fun convo! If you're looking for the inside scoop on the problems you can run into when running a festival then it's a great listen! Subscribe to our comedy lifestyle newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis shemakesmelaugh.com Instagram: @smml_nyc, @thelauraproject, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @smml_nyc, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @shemakesmelaughnyc, @ThereItIsPod

Today's episode welcomes back Brother of the Show, Trey! Jason and Trey talk all that pop (culture) about Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, late night talk show ratings "wars," and now that they've seen the CW's crossover event discussed in the last Pop Talk episode they share their thoughts on Crisis on Infinite Earths. So buckle up nerds, and check this episode out! Subscribe to our comedy lifestyle newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics

Today's guest is NYC comedian and writer, Audrey Stanfield! Audrey is a force! She has been working hard in this business for years and has the talent to prove it. Audrey talks with Jason about her journey from acting to comedy, dealing with professional rejections early in her career, powering through, working with your friends, developing shows, her solo show "For Everyone's Eyes Only," and more. Give it a listen! For Everyone's Eyes Only Show Dates: NYC- https://hellskitchen.ucbtheatre.com/show/7515 LA - https://www.ucbtheatre.com/show/7710 Instagram: @audreystanfield, @ThereItIsPod Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Twitter: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

In the first episode of the 2020s (recorded in the 2010s) is improviser and finance bro, Andy Roberts! Don't let his face fool you, Andy is a complete jackass. Andy is a good friend of the podcast and is on a team with Jason and TWO teams with girlfriend of the show, Justina! Jason and Andy talk about how Andy got interested in performing, Ohio, superlatives, studying at two improv theaters at the same time, what it's like to focus so much on improv then not do it for a bit, how to be financially responsible, and they obviously get into quite a bit of nonsense. It's a fun interview! Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis Instagram: @AndyAndyAndyRoberts, @ButterButterButterImprov, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod, @ActorComedianJasonFarr

It's a Christmas miracle! We have a brand new episode for you and it's with Girlfriend of the Show, Justina! Yay!! Jason and Justina talk about the podcast episodes they loved this year, reflect on what they've experienced in comedy since last Christmas, what they're hoping comedy brings them in 2020. It was a great year even with the ups and downs. We hope this year you learned a lot, too! Happy Holidays! Subscribe to our comedy lifestyle newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod, @ActorComedianJasonFarr

Today's guest is Actor, Improviser, and Dancer, Anna Neu! Jason became familiar with Anna at the Magnet Theater and was struck by the stage presence and calming vibe she brought to her comedy. Jason talks with Anna about New Hampshire, previous guest and Anna's BFF, Liz, and how not getting donuts is all her fault, Anna's start in the arts, studying acting, getting into improv, her approach to improv, dance and how it informs her, not taking improv too seriously, TikTok being for the kids, how emotional reactions inform her performances and experiences, and Anna does her best to take Jason's compliments. Anna is a delight and makes days brighter. Subscribe to our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis Her Food Blog: lizandannaeatoutnewyork.com/ Instagram: @AnnaCNeu, @lizandannaeatoutnewyork, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereIsPod

Today's guest is NYC comedian, actor, singer, writer, Seann Cantatore! Jason met Seann at the Magnet Theater and knew he had to have her on the podcast because she's multi-talented. She is a delightful human and life is better knowing she's in it. She brings her delight to the podcast to talk to Jason about how she got into music and then comedy, her accent and doing silly voices, singing in her real singing voice when doing a comedy show, what improv and performing means to her, navigating a career, where she's going, and pounding the pavement. They have a giggly good time! More Online! www.SeannCantatore.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCAHl1ncvESonh-jz4eqk2yA Facebook: @seanncantatoree (w/the extra e), @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @seanncantatore, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes

Today's episode welcomes back Brother of the Show, Trey, to nerd out big time on The CW DC series' crossover event. We had to get another pop talk ep in before the end of the year and the boys got to record in person while back home in South Carolina! Jason and Trey are talkin' all that pop about the Arrowverse's epic "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, what we hope to see in Eddie Murphy's return to SNL, new TV shows we've enjoyed this season, and what we've been binging since being home for the holidays! Subscribe to our free comedy lifestyle newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics

Today's guest is NYC singer/songwriter and musician, Julian Velard! You may have heard his music on Howard Stern or when he's subbed in on NPR's Ask Me Another. Julian talks with Jason about what it's like growing up in NYC, how he didn't originally start in music, how he ended up in music, his appreciation for thoughtful writing, narratives we create with the content we consume, and his process in creating work. They also have a discussion about (awful) people who trade in on a phony identity to push their art. It's interesting! Subscribe to our Comedy Lifestyle Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis https://julianvelard.nyc Twitter: @JulianVelard, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @JulianVelard, @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @JulianVelard, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics

Today's guest is actor, comedian, and filmmaker, Fray Forde! Fray was a part of the 2019 CBS Showcase, has appeared in commercials, and has been seen on Hulu, Netflix, FX, CW, and IFC. After reminiscing about their old days in SC, Jason and Fray talk about starting out in comedy, Fray's short films and commercials like Natural Light and NFL's Fantasy Football, developing work, experiencing nervousness, what he learned through the CBS Showcase, the importance of making your own content, how he creates his work working with his creative partner and fiance Katherine, and more! It's fun! Subscribe to our newsletter for tips and tidbits on living that comedy life: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis https://www.poppopisdead.com/ Instagram: @FrayForde, @cokiproductions, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @FrayForde, @cokiproductions, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @cokiproductions, @ThereItIsPod

Today's guest is NYC improviser and yoga instructor, Liz Migliaccio! Like many guests, Jason met Liz at the Magnet Theater. The pair have a fun chat about improv, working in production at the Colbert Report, leaving TV behind before diving into yoga, her twin sister, astrology, positivity, and donuts (obvi). It's a delectable chat with a lot of insight on how people tend to treat others. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis lizandannaeatoutnewyork.com Instagram: @lizandannaeatoutnewyork, @migliaccioe, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod

Today's episode is a special Halloween-themed Pop Talk episode with Best Friend of the Show, Rob! Jason and Rob get into some heavy nerding out about horror comedy movies, the new HBO series The Watchmen, great musical side projects, and they break down how they would do the Horror Comedy Movies Bracket that we put out last week! If you haven't put your bracket together check it out on ThereItIsPod.com and on our social media (links below). It's a fun episode showing love for Halloween and surprisingly Don Johnson. Listen on Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud! Subscribe to our newsletter for comedians and artists: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis Find our horror bracket on ThereItIsPod.com, fill it out, and share it with us on social media! #HorrorComedyBracket ​​ Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod

Justina, Girlfriend of the Show, is back!! Today Jason and Justina have a silly good time while talking about the new season at their improv theater, fun shows they've seen like Dumb People Town, friends who are in awesome commercials, and the Horror Comedy Movie Bracket! It's a delicious episode and not just because popcorn is involved! Subscribe to our newsletter for comedians and like us on social media! Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Go to thereitispod.com/single-post/2019/10/22/Comedy-Shop-Talk-Episode to download the bracket, fill it out, and share it with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! #HorrorComedyBracket!

Today's episode has NYC Dialect Coach, Jordan Yanco. Jordan works with actors, improvisers, stand-ups, and more on getting accents down. After chatting a bit about barbecue, Jason and Jordan have a lively talk about all things accents: some great accents (and not so great ones) in TV and film, the approach to getting an accent down, accent myths like if you lose your accent when you sing, some tricks of the trade, Jason's characteristic features, and of course...we do accents! Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis Jordan's accent workshop: thepit-nyc.com/classes/accent-workshop JordanYanco.com Twitter: @AccentonJordan, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @AccentonJordan, @ThereItIsPod

Today we have on stand-up comedian, Carlos Valencia! Jason met Carlos ages ago back in the Carolinas in Jason's early days of doing comedy. They talk about when Carlos started out in Charlotte, opening for Doug Stanhope, approach to performing, comedy at large, and they talk about the very complicated topic of offensiveness in comedy. Hot bed issue! Will they emerge unscathed by the internet? Should be fine. Subscribe to our newsletter! It's free and it's designed to make life easier for comics! Check it: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis http://carlosvcomedy.com/ http://indecorousentercation.com/ Twitter: @carlos_valencia, @indecorouspod, @thereitispod, @jasonfarrjokes Facebook: @carlosvalenciacomedy, @indecorouscomedy, @thereitispod Instagram: @carlosvcomedy, @indecorouscomedy, @thereitispod, @jasonfarrpics

Actor, comedian, and improv instructor, Will Hines, is on the podcast today! Will is a UCB great who has appeared in a ton of stuff like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Arrested Development, Broad City, and the new film Between Two Ferns: The Movie. Jason shares some exciting news and then Will talks with Jason about Scott Aukerman's impeccable memory, performing on Comedy Bang Bang and Improv for Humans, his years at UCB, how improv has evolved over the last 20 years, how to get out of an improv rut, fun things to do more in improv, sensitivity in comedy, his book "How to be the Greatest Improviser on Earth," and so much more! This is a great episode for people who like great things so give it a listen! Will's Podcast: Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About Comics - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/screw-it-were-just-gonna-talk-about-comics/id1316290447 Will's Book: How to be the Greatest Improviser on Earth - amazon.com/How-Be-Greatest-Improviser-Earth/dp/0982625723 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd

Today's guest is LA-based improviser and writer, Molly Kiernan! Molly is a writer, performer, producer, and director. She wrote and produced for MTV News' Need To Know and was a script coordinator for Broad City. Jason met Molly when she lived in NYC and performed at the Magnet Theater. She is a delightful person. Molly talks with Jason about how she found improv and her people, the struggles she was going through when she began doing improv, mental health in general, the joy of comedy and community, getting laughs, what it's like moving and getting involved in a different kind of improv community, the lows of auditioning for an improv team, and more! Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis Molly's upcoming shows: Los Angeles - Staycation: Friday, Sept. 27th at El Cid New York - Scout: Monday, Sept. 30th at The Pit Loft mollybkiernan.com Twitter: @MollyKiernan, @staycationshow, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @MollyBKiernan, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @

We welcome back to the show the ever popular improviser and coach, Brian James O'Connell! BOC and Jason talk the benefits of being exposed to various styles of improv, having the right attitude about different theaters, sitting unnoticed in the audience of shows, being the best teacher and coach he can be, how to grow with the direction comedy is going, stepping back as AD at The Pack, and they get a little off topic which is always fun. Subscribe to the newsletter and get one entry for a chance to win a copy of Comedy Writing for Late-Night TV signed by the author (and former guest) Joe Toplyn! Sign up for the free newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis http://itsboc.com/ Twitter: @b3oc, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @Improv1to1, @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @b3oc, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics

Bro of the Show, Trey, is back to talk a little pop culture with Jason. Today they talk about new music that just dropped, the greatness that is Red Letter Media, the new TV season as well as what they are looking forward to the most, Leslie Jones and SNL, and the Arrowverse crossover! Last week's guest, Cody Lindquist, has her show "Two Beers In" tomorrow night at UCB Hell's Kitchen. Buy tickets here: ucbtheatre.com/show/5447 Subscribe to the Newsletter: mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod, @ActorComedianJasonFarr Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics