There It Is

In today's episode, Jason and Jimmy talk about podcasting, coaching, and how to capitalize on a trip to New York in this insightful, fun, and encouraging chat. It's a good listen for improv instructors and coaches as Jimmy really delves into what one can do to make the most out of leading a group. The trick is in letting them lead you. As with many things in life, the improv fundamental of agreement always helps. Listen as Jimmy exemplifies that in this rich chat with Jason. For more on Jimmy, what he's doing, and how you can be instructed by him go to http://jimmycarrane.com/ and for his podcast, Improv Nerd, go to http://www.feralaudio.com/show/improv-nerd/ Twitter: @Improv_Nerd, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ImprovNerdPodcast, @ThereItIsPod

In today's episode, Jason has a giggly good time with actor and writer, Ayden Mayeri, who appears in tonight's episode of New Girl! She's also done some fun commercial work and was on the web series "Harder Than it Looks." The two of them become new friends for life talking about the entertainment industry, hustle, nicknames, and buzz saws. Enjoy this fun-filled chat stuffed with insight into working in the industry! For more on Ayden go to her website: www.aydenmayeri.com and check out the web series here: https://www.facebook.com/HarderThanItLooks/ Twitter: @AydenMayeri, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod

Today's may not have Jason in it, but it does have some excellent people from the Greenville, SC comedy scene! This was a panel discussion that was part of the Greenville Comedy Marathon, an annual marathon put on by Alchemy Comedy. It was moderated by Alchemy Artistic Director, Harrison Brookie, and features Meg Pierson, Todd Janssen, Tom Emmons, Traysie Amick, and Carrie Adams! Great insight into the Greenville comedy scene and into starting and being a part of your own scene! http://www.thereitispod.com/single-post/2016/09/13/Hella-Interesting-Folks Facebook and Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @AlchemyComedy,

Today Jason talks to Dave Stone, stand up comedian from Late Late Show, Just for Laughs, Last Comic Standing, and Adult Swim! Jason gets Dave to talk about his old crew, The Beards of Comedy, DIY touring, and his time living in his van. Dave gives some very sound advice for any stand up comedian who wants to move ahead. It's a great listen. Look for Dave online at his website www.DaveStoneStandUp.com. Follow him on Twitter @DaveStoneComedy and like him on Facebook: @DaveStoneStandUp Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: @ThereItIsPod and check out our website: www.ThereItIsPod.com

In today's episode Jason talks to the incomparable Charna Halpern! Ms. Halpern is the founder and director of the magnificent iO theater and co-creator of the Harold, the basis of long form improv. Jason talks with Ms. Halpern about the heart of improv, the iO theater and the greats who have come through it like Tina Fey and Adam McKay, as well as her role in getting many greats of SNL past and present on the show. It's an enjoyable and informative talk. You can buy her books, "Truth in Comedy" and "Art by Committee" on Amazon. Follow everyone on Twitter: @iOChicago, @iOWest, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Websites: www.iOimprov.com, www.ThereItIsPod.com

Jason speaks with his old friend Toby Morrell, who is the lead singer of Emery, cohost of the Bad Christian podcast, and host of the upcoming The Unstoppable Badass podcast. We have a great chat about the drive to create, taking risks, and how comedy. It's a great listen! Follow Toby's band and podcast on Twitter: @OfficialEmery, @xBadChristianx For upcoming tour dates for Emery go to www.EmeryMusic.com Follow the podcast on Twitter and Facebook: @ThereItIsPod For more info on the podcast and for blogs and fun go to www.ThereItIsPod.com

Today's guest is Joe Toplyn, former head writer for both the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the Late Show with David Letterman! Joe started his career in television as a staff writer for Late Night with David Letterman and went on to work on In Living Color, The Chevy Chase Show, Monk, and more. Jason talks with him about his work in TV, the process of working on various kinds of shows, and his book, "Comedy Writing for Late-Night TV." It's a very helpful discussion for anyone who wants to create comedy professionally or as a hobby! Buy Joe Toplyn's book on Amazon. Check out his website for insightful blogs, www.JoeToplyn.com, and follow him on Twitter: @JoeToplyn Follow us on Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes www.ThereItIsPod.com

In today's episode Jason talks to the very funny Atlanta comedian, Mia Jackson! You've seen her on Fox, Last Comic Standing, TLC, and in the Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts movie “Mother's Day!” Jason and Mia discuss those exciting topics plus coming up with stand up material and starting out as a stand up. It's a great talk! Be sure to check Mia out on her website for tour dates and other info: www.MiaJackson.com. Follow her on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter: @miacomedy and on Facebook: @ComedianMiaJackson Follow the podcast on Twitter and Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Find blogs and how to cope with Thereitis at www.ThereItIsPod.com

In today's episode Jason has a great talk with the always candid Jarrod Harris! Jarrod is a phenomenal stand up comic who has appeared on Nerdist, Lopez Tonight, Fox, and Comedy Central! The two of them cover topics like touring, the comedy business, and how to approach doing character work on stage. It's a great listen for stand ups who need a dose or two of reality. Follow us on Twitter, @ThereItIsPod and @JasonFarrJokes Like Jarrod and the podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JarrodHarrisComedy https://www.facebook.com/thereitispod/ (It later came to the podcast's attention that Don Lapre had committed suicide while in jail. No jokes were made at the expense of his death. Peace and love to those who loved him.)

In today's episode Jason talks to improviser, writer, and actress from the famed UCB in New York City, Lindsay Calleran! Jason and Lindsay have an engrossing chat about the fundamentals of improv. They cover topics like what it really means to support your partner, not judging others, and keeping good vibes. It's a great talk! Aside from being in the UCB Harold Team "Dr. Snake," Lindsay has also made a web series and some videos for College Humor. Find out more about Lindsay and see her videos on her website, www.lindsaycalleran.com! Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes

Jason has a discussion with improviser, actor, and co-founder of Theatre 99 in Charleston, SC, Greg Tavares! They get into a fun and deep discussion about coaching at Theatre 99, having integrity as a performer, and continuing to grow and learn as an artist. It's a great talk! Greg wrote a great book titled, "Improv for Everyone," and it's a must read for anyone interested in doing improv. It's available on Amazon and Kindle. Greg performs regularly at Theatre 99 in various shows including company staple, The Have Nots. Find out what shows are coming up at http://theatre99.com/! Follow everyone on social media! Twitter: @Theatre_99, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @Theatre99

Jason talks to the multi-talented Douglas Widick of the renowned UCB theatre's Maude Night, the acclaimed Pop Roulette, and the fantastic Hip Hop improv group North Coast. You'll remember from episode 3 that Jason talked to beatboxer Kaila Mullady about North Coast. Doug talks about how practice to be prepared for these tremendous shows. Spoiler Alert: there's no easy trick, ya just gotta do the work. It's a fun chat! Douglas Widick: www.DouglasWidick.com, @dwidick Pop Roulette: http://www.poproulettecomedy.com/, @poproulette North Coast: www.NorthCoastNYC.com, @NorthCoastNYC There It Is and Jason: @ThereItIsPod, Facebook.com/ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes

In today's fun-filled episode Jason talks to comedian and writer for HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Josh Gondelman! Josh co-created Modern Seinfeld, the Twitter account of premises for episodes of Seinfeld if the show were still on today. Jason and Josh talk about how he came up with premises for Modern Seinfeld and writing comedy in general.  Josh also has a new comedy album out called Physical Whisper, available now on iTunes, Rooftop Comedy and BandCamp! Find out more about Josh at JoshGondelman.com and follow him on Twitter: @JoshGondelman Follow Jason and the podcast on Twitter: @JasonFarrJokes, @ThereItIsPod

On today's episode Jason has an inspiring talk with world renowned improv performer and instructor Jill Bernard! Jill Bernard co-founded the HUGE Improv Theater in Minneapolis, performed with ComedySportz-Twin Cities, was part of the world championship ComedySportz team, and had a critically acclaimed one-person show, "Drum Machine." Jason and Jill talk about improv technique, fear, and instruction. It's a great talk! More on Jill at http://www.hugetheater.com and http://jillbernard3.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @jillybee72 Buy her book, "Small Cute Book of Improv" at http://jillbernard.blogspot.com/ Keep Up with There It Is! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, www.ThereItIsPod.com, www.facebook.com/ThereItIsPod

On today's episode Jason chats with the always funny and sweet comedian and actress, Sarah Hylander! Sarah has been on Punk'd and MadTV. She is quite well known for characters she created for her YouTube channel. Jason and Sarah talk about her character work, her approach to stand up, and how a fan of Modern Family's Sarah Hyland invited the wrong Sarah to the prom! Find Sarah at www.SarahHylander.com and find La'Sarah at https://www.youtube.com/user/sarahhylandcomedy Follow her on Twitter: @SarahHylander Follow There It Is on Twitter: @ThereItIsPod

In this week's episode, Jason talks to hilarious musical comedy duo, the Reformed Whores. Marie and Katy talk about how they met and started Reformed Whores as well as how they approach music and comedy! They also wax inspirational. It's a great talk with two great people...and Jason. Enjoy! For more Reformed Whores: www.ReformedWhores.com, @ReformedWhores, www.GhostedBusters.com For more There It Is: www.ThereItIsPod.com, @ThereItIsPod, facebook.com/ThereItIsPod

In this first ever episode of There It Is we hear from author, comedian, and actress Tess Rafferty about her book "Recipes for Disaster: A Memoir" and her time at TV's The Soup. A deeper discussion about comedy and political correctness is also had. Find out more about Tess at http://tessrafferty.com/ Follow on Twitter: Tess - @TessRafferty, There It Is - @ThereItIsPod

In this episode Jason talks to half of GREAT TIMES w/Cory and Kevin, comedian Cory Cavin, formerly of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Nikki & Sara Live! They have a great talk about his work, how long it took him to love Justin Timberlake, and there's mention of the movie, The Room. Find out more about Cory at http://www.corycavin.com/ Follow on Twitter: Cory - @CoryCavin, There It Is - @ThereItIsPod

World Champion Beatboxer Kaila Mullady of NYC improv troupe North Coast is with us today! She talks with Jason about beatboxing, comedy, and then teaches Jason a little something. Fun episode! Keep up with Kaila here: http://kailamullady.com/ and here: http://www.beatboxhouse.com/ Follow on Twitter: Kaila - @KailaMullady, There It Is - @ThereItIsPod