There It Is

Today's unique episode is a test pilot of sorts with Jason's equally nerdy brother Joe "Trey" Farr! Jason has known Trey his whole life and Trey has worked at ESPN, produced programs, and has seemingly seen every episode of almost any show. The two talk about the Grammy's, an announcement regarding a cast member of the CW's The Flash, some Superman related news about the upcoming superhero movie Shazam!, and Halsey on SNL. Get ready to nerd out with this Pop talk! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @JasonFarrPics

Today's guest is New York City-based actor, improviser, coach and teacher, Xavier Padin. Xavier is a good friend of Jason's and coaches the indie team Jason and (girlfriend of the show) Justina are on called BOYF! Xave has been performing practically his whole life. He talks about performing as an actor when he was a kid, the culture shock of moving from Puerto Rico to South Carolina, studying Meisner technique, getting into improv at a very young age, performing in D.C., and Abe Vigoda. It's a fun conversation. Give it a listen on iTunes or SoundCloud! We didn't get around to talk about his indie team, Chucho, but below are links to their social media pages! Twitter: @CHUCHOimprov, @ThereItIsPod Facebook: @CHUCHOimprov, @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @CHUCHOimprov, @xavellance, @JasonFarrPics

This episode has all brand new segments! We never do segments on the podcast so we're doing it now! We're like a real deal podcast. All growds up! Listen to Jason break five segments in this extra special episode! Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @JasonFarrPics

Today's guest is NYC-based Actor, Comedian, Producer, and Writer, Lisa Kleinman! Lisa is hilarious and in this delightful discussion she and Jason talk about her college days (including her friends who are also in the industry), stand up, learning to act, acting technique, how she figured out she should go into comedy, how it was getting started as a producer, the tough times in this business, her time performing at the UCB Theatre on her sketch team, and putting yourself out there in the universe! This convo runs the gamut of everything a great episode has: funny, enlightening, practical, and sweet! More Online! LisaKleinman.com Twitter: @LisaKleinwoman, @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @LisaKleinman, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod

Today's guest is actor, singer, and comedian, Shannon Krowicki! Shannon and Jason are good pals so this is a super fun and chatty convo to kick off the new year! They talk about her background in performance, singing, studying improv at two major theaters, the all female musical improv team she's on at the Magnet Theater, auditioning, developing in different ways as a performer, mention two of their dopey friends , and they end the podcast playing a fun warm-up game! It's a silly, fun episode so give it a listen! See her Musical Megawatt Team every Tuesday night at the Magnet Theater and check out her awesome website where you can view videos, upcoming performances, and more! ShannonKrowicki.com Social Media Facebook: @ShannonKrowicki, @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @Krowchickie, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @ThereItIsPod

It's Christmas and we have a brand new episode up for you!! Yay! In today's special episode Jason and girlfriend of the show, Justina, talk about UCB, getting friends to come out to shows, some favorite moments of the podcast this year, and what they are thankful and hopeful for in comedy! It's a quick little bite of an episode for you to enjoy when all the presents have been open and you're tired of spending time with the family. We kid, we kid. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @JasonFarrPics

Today's guest is New York City-based community builder and entrepreneur who founded the Connection Movement, Amy Silverman! Amy is a facilitator and educator for connecting people in communities and relationships. This is a great follow up episode to the meditation episode Jason recently did with Jeska Brodbeck. While this discussion deals a lot with benefits of meditative exercises and similar activities, it's connected to a discussion about how to be a better actor and performer. Jason and Amy have a very thoughtful discussion about what The Connection Movement is, not cheating yourself from experiencing moments honestly, expressing yourself, how to accept how you feel as well as how other people feel, connecting deeper, and a host of things that can benefit you on and off stage. More Online: TheConnectionMovement.com Twitter: @connectionmvmt, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @connectionmovement, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @theconnectionmovement, @ThereItIsPod Jason is on this week's episode of Th

Today's guest is Brooklyn-based stand up comedian and writer, Jo Firestone! Jo is an incredible comedian working today and she has done a ton of work on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and the Chris Gethard Show. You may also have heard her on Earwolf or WMUF or maybe you caught her half hour special on Comedy Central a couple of years ago. She's a delight and she talks with Jason about being from Missouri, writing sketches when she was a kid, doing comedy in college, working on Chris Gethard Show and the Tonight Show, and dealing with tragedy and grief while trying to work in comedy. It's a sweet and heartfelt discussion. More Online: JoFirestone.com Twitter: @kingfirestorm, @ThereItIsPod Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @yoyofirestone, @JasonFarrPics

Today's episode is with New York City actor, improviser, instructor, Peter McNerney! Peter is one of the greats! You have seen him in a number of commercials, he graces the Magnet stage every other Saturday as part of Trike, and is an associate artistic director at Story Pirates! We talk all things improv! We talk about his Trike partner, his time at Northwestern University doing improv, moving to New York and thinking he was hot stuff, the differences of different approaches to improv, teaching, and the podcast he does with his awesome wife. They talk about a ton of things and yet we still didn't scratch the surface with everything Jason wanted to talk about with him. It's a really great chat about improv at large and it's a real treat! Give it a listen! More online! PeterMcNerney.net Twitter: @micnen, @WeKnowsPod, @StoryPirates, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @micnen, @WeKnowsPod, @StoryPirates, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @TrikeImprov, @WeKnowsPod, @StoryPirates

We're (finally) back!! In today's triumphant return episode we play a little catch up and answer burning questions. Where have we been, what have we been up to, and what's to come? We talk about performing, anxiety, confidence, and even John Mayer! It's good to finally be back! It's a quick episode, but Jason still tries to get into some stuff. Feel free to share your thoughts on some of the topics with us! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @JasonFarrPics

Today's guest is comedian, entertainer, and former CIA agent, Emily Brandwin. No, really. This episode, if you choose to accept listening to it, will (not) self destruct in 2 minutes. But it is explosive! Emily is awesome and she has an exciting and intriguing story! She tells Jason about her comedy beginnings doing improv in dingy bars, how she found her way into the CIA, her six years working in the agency, how improv helped her in her role as an operative, what Hollywood gets right and wrong about the espionage, life after the CIA, and of course Val Kilmer. It's a super fun episode!  More online: CIASpyGirl.com Twitter: @CIASpyGirl, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod

Today's guest is UCB writer and The Truth podcast producer and writer, Davy Gardner! Davy is a good friend of the podcast as he's on an indie team with Jason and (girlfriend of the show) Justina! Davy and Jason have a fun, loose chat about Davy's background, comedy, writing for a UCB Maude team, Davy's writing style, the Truth Podcast, what it's like being at two separate comedy theaters, and they get into the nitty gritty of how to think about approaching this kind of lifestyle. There's wine, there's cookies, there talk about a kid photo of Jason. It's all here, so get into it! For more on Davy and The Truth Podcast: davygardner.com TheTruthPodcast.com Twitter: @DavyGardner, @TheTruthFiction, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @DavyGardner, @TheTruthFiction, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @TheTruthPodcast, @ThereItIsPod

This special mini-episode is a guided meditation with recent guest and performance coach, Jeska Brodbeck!​ Jeska guides us in a senses meditation. It's the very same mediation that appeared at the end of her episode and is provided here for easy access. This meditation helps with being more present, in the moment, and immersed in your surroundings. Try it before a show or presentation! Download it to your listening devices and take a 6 minute break to meditate. Find out more about Jeska on her website: BeLightConsulting.com Facebook: @BeLightConsulting, @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @BeLightConsulting, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @ThereItIsPod

Yes! Today's episode is with Miami-based performance coach, Jeska Brodbeck! In addition to empowerment coaching, Jeska works with executives and speaks to organizations across the private sector, government and non-profit. Jeska trained at one of the top yoga schools in the U.S.(Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health), has practiced yoga for over 14 years and has been teaching for over 6 years. She talks with Jason about the usefulness of meditation, the science and health benefits of it, how it relates to performance and creativity, and they do two meditation exercises that you can do with them! Get in a comfy spot and enjoy this calming episode. More Online: BeLightConsulting.com Facebook: @BeLightConsulting, @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @BeLightConsulting, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @ThereItIsPod

Today's guest is a senior copywriter at McCann, one of the country's best ad agencies, Elina Rudkovsky! There is so much to learn about creativity from Elina and she gets into a lot of things with Jason here. They talk about growing up in Brooklyn (including the best beaches to go to), how she got into her line of work, writing copy, breaking down an idea, how ads are made, and living up to fellow high school alumni like Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Judge Judy! They even fit in some love for Judge Joe Brown. This episode hits all the hot topics! Lina is a delight! You'll enjoy her as much as we did! Give it a listen! More Online! elin-rudkovsky.squarespace.com Vimeo/user8724739 Twitter: @bklinz, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod

Today's guest is a multi-hyphenate entertainer from Chicago, Jill Valentine! You heard Jill talk about her comedy festivals in the recent episode about festivals, but today you get to hear all about her! Jill has done it all in Chicago! She's an actress, writer, director, improviser and has mostly focused on sketch throughout her career. Jason and Jill went up the hill and talk about how she started studying at Second City, what it was like when she started out in sketch, working in Chicago, taking chances when Charna Halpern talks you into it, wearing all the hats when developing a show, being the Executive Director of Stage 773, and not being a video game character! A ton is covered so listen in and broaden your horizons because a lot of great advice is doled out! More Online: jillvalentineactor.com Twitter - @JillMValentine, @Stage773, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook - @Stage773, @ThereItIsPod

Today's guest is with the hilarious NYC comedian Julia Claire! Julia is from the Boston area and she chats with Jason about what is and isn't around Boston, starting out in comedy, late night talk shows and their hosts, the greatness of Tiffany Haddish (and others), self-deprecating humor, their thoughts on how people responded to Nanette, her approach to writing, and how Arsenio helped Bill Clinton win the presidency. A lot of fun was packed into this discussion and you have plenty to learn from, too! Give it a listen! Find out more about Julia: Julia-Claire.com Twitter: @OhJuliaTweets, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @JuliaClaireGrams, @JasonFarrPics

Today's episode is all about upcoming Comedy Festivals! Festivals you can submit to and/or go see! To get a little insight on each festival Jason talked to organizers and executive producers of 5 different festivals. Listen in as they go in depth on why the festivals were started and how to submit! There's also mention of a really great improv resource! Jason talks to old friends Harrison Brookie and Alrinthea Carter of the Alchemy Comedy Theater in Greenville, SC where the New South Comedy Fest is put on and Greg Tavares of Theatre 99 where the Charleston Comedy Festival is put on. Jason also chats with new friends of the show Justin Lukasewicz of the Tucson Improv Movement and organizer of the Tucson Comedy Arts Festival, Jill Valentine of Stage773 and executive director of the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival and the Chicago Women's Funny Festival, and executive producer of the Westside Comedy Festival, Nick Armstrong. Links below for all of these theaters and festivals! Alchemy Comedy Theater AlchemyComedy

Today's brand new episode is with Writer, Performer, and Nice Person, Hunter Gardner! Hunter is an old pal of Jason's. Like Jason, he is from the Carolinas and moved to New York City in 2017. The two lads chat about starting out in comedy and their shared experience of living in South Carolina and then moving to NYC and the differences of doing comedy in the two places. They also discuss some crucial habits to getting better and much more fun stuff about developing your talent and work. Hunter also talks about how he puts together his one man shows. They had this discussion right before Hunter put on his show "How to Make Friends, Find Love, and Not Be Lonely: Or at Least Try Your Best," in Brooklyn! It's an interesting chat!  More Online: HunterGardner.com Twitter: @HunnaGardnah, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @HunnaGardnah, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod

Today's episode is a special 100th episode with a guest host!! In this episode girlfriend of the show becomes host of the show! Join us as Justina interviews Jason about the milestone, things he's learned making the podcast, burning questions, and more! It's a super fun twist to the norm with a sweet little chat mixed in! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @JasonFarrPics