There It Is

Today's episode is the second part of our celebrating the podcast's Two Year Anniversary!! In this second part of a two-parter Jason reflects on the second year of the podcast! He provides some behind-the-scenes info about each episode, new lessons, and insight on each guest. It's a celebration! Give it a listen! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod

In today's episode we celebrate the podcast's Two Year Anniversary!! Time sure does fly! In this first part of a two-parter Jason reflects on the second year of the podcast! He provides some behind-the-scenes info about each episode, new lessons, and insight on each guest. It's a celebration! Give it a listen! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod

Today's episode is with the super fun and talented NYC-based actress, writer, and comedian, Erica Hernandez! Erica is crazy talented! She's on a Maude team at UCB, has made several appearances including on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, she writes comedy, and so much more! Jason and Erica talk about her start in entertainment, working with her sketch team at UCB, introverts who perform, dealing with different levels of success, developing characters for sketches, and what it was like being on The Late Show! Needless to say, it’s fun and informative chat. It’s the very definition of “infotainment!” Give it a listen! Here's a link to the The Late Show bit that Erica was in: youtube.com/watch?v=6pJOpRzFm5w Find more on Erica at erica-hernandez.com! Twitter: @Ericuddy, @ThereItisPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @365ericas, @JasonFarrPics YouTube: @emhernandez012 Facebook: @EricaMargaretHernandez, @ThereItIsPod

Today's awesome guest is NYC actor and performer who is half of the comedy duo "Pretty Sad White Girls," Lisa Bettencourt! In this lively episode Jason chats with Lisa about the entertainment industry and the online “DIY” aspect of it, auditioning for acting work, creating and releasing original material, the potential impact of fame for better or for worse, the writing process, how her duo “Pretty Sad White Girls” came to be, and foot fives (which is exactly what it sounds like)! It's a talk that is as fun and enjoyable as Lisa is! Jump right in! Check out the podcast Jason is going to be on this week! The Bearded Ones: www.beardedpodsnetwork.com Twitter: @pswgnyc, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @PrettySadWhiteGirls, @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @PrettySadWhiteGirls, @LisaBttncrt, @JasonFarrPics

Today is finally the day that Jason shares his comedy duo bracket and we are all here for it! In today's episode Jason talks about his appreciation for Seth Meyers and Michael Che, a hotbed topic of the week, the fear of offending people in comedy, and of course - THE BRACKET! We've got 64 Comedy Duos going head-to-head for no other reason than because it seemed like a good idea at the time! Comedy nerds will be angry! Fans of modern day comedy won't know the difference between Laurel & Hardy and Laurel & Yanny! It's bound to be controversial despite this being the silliest thing we all could possibly do with our time, but let's do it anyway! He talks about why he made the bracket and goes into a little detail about how he put it together. Go to ThereItIsPod.com or @ThereItIsPod on Twitter or Facebook to find the bracket and a comprehensive post with videos for each duo! Print out the bracket and fill it out with who you think is the best comedy duo of all time!  Snap a pic of your bracket and share it with

Today's episode is with half of Magnet Theater's renowned improv duo Trike, Nick Kanellis! Nick is an incredibly talented actor and improviser in New York City. The New York Times has called his and Peter McNerney's shows, "Reliably one of the best improv performances in the city." Nick talks with Jason about the beginnings of Trike as well as how he got into improv, his approach, dealing with self doubt, continuing to grow and challenge himself, and Nick gives a shout out to Story Pirates! It's a great chat for any improviser! Lexus live commercial featuring Magnet peeps:  https://dreamwires.com/portfolio/jimmy-fallon-lexus-live-commercial-spot/ Find out more about Story Pirates here: StoryPirates.org Twitter: @NickKanellis, @MagnetTheater, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @TrikeImprov, @MagnetTheater, @ThereItIsPod

Today's episode is another in a series of Comedy Shop Talk Episodes! Jason is joined by girlfriend of the show, Justina! Join them as they cover a few topics like the White House Correspondents' Dinner and Michelle Wolf's performance, Jason's homework from Lindsay Katt, a fun thing we're about to release, and some new comedy things going on in their world. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back and relax with them as they talk a little comedy shop! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @JasonFarrPics

Today's guest is New York City performer and improviser, Charlie Nicholson! Charlie is, for our money, one of the best talents in NYC. He is on three teams at the Magnet Theater (a house team, a musical house team, a sketch team). Jason went to the New York Public Library to meet with Charlie to have this very thoughtful chat. The two talk about how Charlie got started as a performer, his approach to improvising, authenticity on stage, vulnerability and fear in performance, and the greatness of Stephen Colbert. It's a great conversation so dive right in! www.MagnetTheater.com/people/Charlie-Nicholson Twitter: @MagnetTheater, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @MagnetTheater, @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @MagnetTheater, @JasonFarrPics

Today's guest is NYC-based artist extraordinaire, Lindsay Katt! Lindsay does it all! She's a musician, singer, painter, busker, filmmaker, and all-around amazing person! Jason and Lindsay chat about what she gets out of art, how she manages to create all of the work she makes, getting out of creative jams, being in a healthy head space to make your work, genuinely setting goals for yourself, and when and how you give your work to the World. This is one of our all-time favorite discussions! Lindsay is an incredible and loving person. We hope you enjoy it!  Listen to Lindsay's music here! https://lindsaykatt.bandcamp.com/ Twitter: @LindsayKatt, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @LindsayKattMusic, @ThereItIsPod Instagram:@LindsayKatt, @JasonFarrPics

Today's guest is comedy writer behind the Twitter account @ExplodingUnicorn, James Breakwell! James is a father of four who writes comedy about parenting. He tells Jason about how "Exploding Unicorn" came to be, how it blew up, what an exploding unicorn even is, his start in comedy, how and why he left journalism, how to come up with a name for your teams or projects, and his book Only Dead on the Inside! James provides incredible advice on approaching the business of creating your work and how to utilize social media. Get out your pen and take some notes! Check out his podcast Wrong & Wronger on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher! Buy his book Only Dead on the Inside on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Books-A-Million! Find these things and more at ExplodingUnicorn.com! Twitter: @XplodingUnicorn, @WrongWronger, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ExplodingUnicorn, @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @James_Breakwell, @JasonFarrPics

Today's episode is with Twitter comedian, Lisa Marie, who runs @xLiserx! By day Lisa works as an EMT, but she also happens to be hilarious! Due to her hilarity she has amassed a great deal of followers on Twitter. Jason and Lisa talk about her Twitter account (trolls and all), how Twitter went afoul recently, where her humor comes from, Canadian euphemisms, and why Lin-Manuel Miranda is a bright spot in the World. It's a very fun chat and you should get to listening to it right away!  ThereItIsPod.com Twitter: @xLiserx, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @MrBearEsq, @JasonFarrPics

Today's episode is with NYC-based Writer and Performer, Chrissie Gruebel! Chrissie performs regularly at the Magnet Theater and UCB and is stellar anywhere you see her! Jason has a really great chat with her about performing at multiple acclaimed theaters, her indie group "The Mannequin Room," her copywriting career, writing for Reductress, and her inability to wear hats. She offers some sage advice from a new perspective than we've had on the show before so give it a listen! More Online! ChrissieGruebel.com Twitter: @chrissiegruebel, @mannequinroom, @thereitispod Facebook: @themannequinroomcomedy, @thereitispod Subscribe to "Desperate Women Comedy" on YouTube

Today's episode is with Brooklyn Comedian and Writer, Dan Wilbur! Dan has done a ton! He has appeared on Sirius XM and the RISK! Podcast; written for McSweeney's, Someecards, The Onion News Network, and College Humor; and appeared in sketches for College Humor, MTV.com, and Funny or Die. He has become incredibly accomplished...and Jason and Dan hardly talk about any of it! The two take off on such a great discussion about comedy theory, surviving seasonal depression with humor, navigating touchy atmospheres, and getting comedy pieces published that they just didn't have time to get into everything Dan has done. Hot damn if this isn't a great episode, though! Take the deep dive into their chat which is chock-full of humor and useful tips! Find more online! DanWilbur.com ThereItIsPod.com Twitter: @DanWilbur, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @DanWilburisi, @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @dwilbs, @JasonFarrPics

Today's new episode is a special one! Jason is joined by girlfriend of the show, Justina, on the one year anniversary of their moving to New York! Listen in as they share what they have learned and pass on some helpful tidbits for anyone making a move to a big city themselves! They talk about the highs and lows of NYC (mostly highs), things they wish they would have done, and dole out some advice on being inside New York City. Join us for this fun and festive celebration! ThereItIsPod.com Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @JasonFarrPics

Today's episode is with Actress, Comedian and Writer, Keisha Zollar! Keisha is a writer for Comedy Central's, "The Opposition," and has done a ton outside of that on and off stage and camera! Jason and Keisha talk about her studying as an actress at the Actor's Studio and how that led to comedy, starting out in comedy and performing with Sasheer Zamata and Nicole Byer, her approach to comedy, when she realized she is a political comedian, how people respond to political satire, and hustling to produce projects! Keisha is incredibly smart and thoughtful. You will learn a lot so give this thoughtful and informative chat a listen...right now! More Online: Get tickets to "Yeah She Did: Stories About Women You Should Know" at Caveat.nyc KeishaZollar.com ThereItIsPod.com Twitter: @KeishaZ, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod

Today's guest is with NYC actress and improviser extraordinaire, Lane Kwederis! Lane performs on a musical improv team at the Magnet Theater and acts in all sorts of places! Jason talks with her about her work on stage, in TV, and much more. The topics of their chat range from her getting cast back home in Florida to her time in NYC at various improv theaters to being in the very first gif ever made for Comedy Central's "Broad City." She seamlessly weaves in great advice for all of you improv nerds and actors out there. Jason and Lane's convo also touches on inspiration, the differences (or lack there of) of the different improv theaters, and creating characters. Give it a listen! More online! LaneKwederis.com ThereItIsPod.com Twitter: @Kwederis_Lane, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod

Today's guest is Magnet Theater improviser, Sulaiman Beg! Jason first saw Suli perform about a year ago and he quickly became one of Jason's favorite performers at Magnet. Jason has had the pleasure of performing with Suli on a few occasions and today Jason talks to Suli about his time developing as a performer, how improv has helped in his work life in the media world, how to balance career and aspirations for getting on a house team, and more! Jason kicks things off by sharing thoughts on the SuperBowl Half-time hate and his Prince fandom. It's all right here in this fun episode! Check out Suli's team, Metal Boy, at the Magnet Theater on Wednesday nights. Go to MagnetTheater.com for show info! Social Media Twitter: @Seriousuli, @MagnetTheater, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @Seriousuli, @JasonFarrPics

Slow down. Not that Hendrix. This episode is with the musician, Jim Hendrix. Wait...the one still alive. Jim Hendrix plays bass guitar with country artist Adam Craig and is one of Jason's best friends. Though it's not a comedy-related episode its chock-full of info for anyone who wants to tour or have a professional career in entertainment. Jason and Jim talk about what it's like moving alone to a new city to pursue a dream, the ups-and-downs of a non-glamorous life on the road, doing the things you didn't think would come with your dream job, and how the value of joy that an artist can bring is worth it in the face of tragedies. Great insight from this conversation so dive in! To hear the music Jim has been making head over to Adam Craig's website! http://www.adamcraigofficial.com/ More online: Twitter: @AdamCraigMusic, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @AdamCraigOfficial, @ThereItIsPod YouTube: @AdamCraigOfficial

Today's Bob Ross inspired episode is a fun one with girlfriend of the show, Justina! It's always a delight when Justina is on! Join them as the pair discuss a crazy comedy news item about a fight between a stand-up comedian and an audience member, their impression of the critically acclaimed comedy series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, some other happenings in the comedy world for them, and going to a Bob Ross themed event at a bar where they got to paint along with episodes of the legendary show that made Bob Ross a cultural icon. Check out their versions of the paintings at www.ThereItIsPod.com or on Instagram @JasonFarrPics! Social Media: Twitter - @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook - @ThereItIsPod Instagram - @JasonFarrPics

Today's episode is with Screenwriter Paul Vicknair! Paul is an old college friend of Jason's who is currently based out of Los Angeles and has worked in the industry in various capacities before focusing on writing. He and his writing partner have written several movies together including the Chris Evans films, "Before We Go" and "Playing it Cool." Jason talks with Paul about his experiences getting screenwriting gigs, developing scripts, working at the major agency CAA, working as Zach Braff's assistant, some new projects he's working on and more! Paul gives some great tips on approaching a career in screenwriting and even if you aren't looking to write you get some good ideas on seeking work in the industry. More Online: Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @JasonFarrPics