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7 years!? We did it! Drop the confetti!! We're so thrilled to have reached this milestone. Due to our being so inspired by Prince, 7 years is an extra special anniversary to celebrate! In this special episode, Jason listens to some messages from friends of the show congratulating us for 7 years of doing the podcast. Happy Anniversary! Listen on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud! Go here for info on the guests who shared a message: https://www.thereitispod.com/post/7th-anniversary-episode Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

We got to talk to improviser, instructor, and Magnet Theater Artistic/Musical Megawatt/Megawatt Director, Michael Lutton! Michael Lutton is a multi-hyphenate in general, but also at the Magnet Theater alone. He talks with Jason about his background in theater, how he got into improv, musical improv, and what it's like to be the overall artistic director of an improv theater while also being the director of house team nights. It's a lot. This is a great talk about what makes an improv team great, the ups-and-downs of auditioning, the thought process he puts into auditioning people and casting teams, how to handle the disappointment of not getting cast, and much more! For more on classes and shows at the Magnet: https://magnettheater.com Twitter: @MagnetTheater, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @MagnetTheater, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @MagnetTheater, @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

The "Of the Show" Boys are back and they're better than ever to finish out our re-ranking of the best movie sequels of all-time! This is Part 2 of the "Of the Show Boys" talking all that pop about movie sequels. Bro of the Show, BFF of the Show, and Jason talk out what movies should make out the rest of their list and this time, it's personal! The vultures have scattered after their destruction and the fellas are out for revenge! Check out our Top 100 Movie Sequels of All-Time (and some Honorable Mentions) here: https://www.thereitispod.com/post/movie-sequels-vol-2-this-time-it-s-electric-boogaloo Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

This is Vol. 1 of the "Of the Show Gang" talking all that pop about movie sequels. In a Pop Talk last year, we trashed Vulture's 102 Best Sequels List (with good reason). We vowed to re-rank the list. We're making good on that promise! Fiancée of the Show, Justina, makes her triumphant return at the top of the episode with a fun quiz! She then leaves the fellas to nerd the hell out over where movies should land on our new and more accurate ranking of the greatest sequels of all-time. Listen to all the dirt in the first of this Pop Talk two-parter! Vulture's original ranking: www.vulture.com/article/best-movie-sequels-of-all-time.html Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

We talk to our old friend (actor, comedian, and host), Shama Mrema! Jason and Shama met in South Carolina where they both did comedy at the Alchemy Comedy Theater and No Expectations Comedy. Shama has come a long way since there and he talks to Jason about it all. He chat about co-creating Deuteronomemes, how he figured out how to make comedy about Christian culture, how he started making his videos that have blown up online, the Writer's Strike, the ethical issue of using of A.I. and more! Listen on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, and SoundCloud! https://www.shamamrema.com TikTok: @Shama4Realz, @JasonFarrToks Instagram: @Shama4Realz, @Deuteronomemes, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @Shama4Realz, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

Our bud Hannah Rae Aslesen returned to the podcast for a super fun chat! A ton has happened for Hannah since she was last on the podcast! She was on Loki, she's part of this hilarious golf-centric sketches for St. Andre Golf, and she's taking her one-woman show, "Cross My Heart" to the Hollywood Fringe Festival next week! We talk about all of that and creating comedy, corny online comments, what she does to stay creative, and more! We even fit in some talk about the NBA! It was wonderful having her back on! Get tickets to her L.A. performances: https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/9586?tab=tickets Instagram: @hey_hannah_rae, @standregolf, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics TikTok: @hey_hannah_rae, @JasonFarrToks Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

We had the pleasure of talking to actor, comedian, and writer, Chelsea London Lloyd! Aside from having a very fun name, Chelsea also has a helluva lot of talent! She’s been performing since a very young age and started doing comedy shows early in the LA area. She cut her teeth at the major comedy schools and theaters and it shows. She does great character work which you can see all over the internet! She talks with Jason about her journey in entertainment, how she develops characters, working on TV shows like Barry, her comedy podcast, Dying of Laughter, about dealing with grief, and much more! See her work on her website: https://www.chelswhoelse.com Twitter: @ChelsWhoElse, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @_ChelsWhoElse_, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

PR expert, Molly McPherson, joined us for a fascinating chat about managing your image. Molly is a nationally recognized expert in crisis public relations and pop culture. She hosts the podcast "Indestructible PR," and wrote the book "Indestructible: Reclaim Control and Respond with Confidence in a Media Crisis." She has worked with FEMA and was the Director of Communications for the Cruise Line International Association. She blew up on social media talking about public fallout in pop culture. After coming to grips with having a parasocial relationship with Molly, Jason talks with her about how comedians from Kevin Hart to Louis CK managed their media crises and much more! Molly's Website: https://mollymcpherson.com TikTok: @mollybmcpherson, @jasonfarrtoks YouTube channel: @MollyMcPherson, @ThereItis Instagram: @molly.mcpherson, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @MollyMcPherson, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod

The WGA is on strike. Jason talks about why this strike is happening, the problems that writers are trying to address, why it's important, and ways you can help them. It's a very important topic and getting informed is a big step into creating a better situation for those of us in the entertainment industry. Ways to help: Donate - https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work Join them on the picket line - https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis Source: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf

In this episode we talk to actor, comedian extraordinaire, Lauren LoGiudice! Lauren and Jason met through performing on "Hi, Nice People!" The very show we talked about in a recent episode. Lauren is an actor, author, and comedian who has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, McSweeney’s, and more. She's great at character work and that is a big part of this discussion. She talks about how she develops them, where inspiration for characters come from, how she stays in character, how teaching taught her how to perform, and more! https://www.laurenlogiudice.com TikTok: @LaurenLogi, @JasonFarrToks Twitter: @LaurenLogi, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @LaurenLogi, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

In this mini episode we offer tips on how to free your mind up to perform improv comedy. Jason enlists the help of Ben Burris (Alchemy Comedy), Eleanor Lewis (Magnet Theater), and James Quesada (Sounds Funny Radio) to help figure out why improvisers can think much more clearly when watching improv than when they're performing. If this has been a frustration for you, then check out their insight on why it happens and what can be done to help open your mind when you perform. www.alchemycomedy.com www.themagnettheater.com thepit-nyc.com/events/sounds-funny-radio-live Instagram: @validation_bot, @burriscommaben, @jamesqyou, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

In this mini episode we offer tips on where to go if you want to get better at writing comedy. In this episode, we explore how to take your comedy writing skills to the next level. If you're just starting out, there's plenty out there to help you get better. Jason suggests a book to read as well as comedy writing classes and workshops you can take to develop your skills. We encourage listeners to embrace online learning opportunities that are more accessible than ever. We have links to where you can begin below, but in the episode, Jason highlights what makes these the best starting points. Listen on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, and SoundCloud! https://magnettheater.com/class/sketch-writing-one https://ucbcomedy.com/trainingcenter/course/#1-loccode=Online https://thepit-nyc.com/available-classes https://groundlings.com/school/online-classes https://www.secondcity.com/courses/chicago/writing-program https://education.reductress.com Joe Toplyn's Episode: https://www.thereiti

In this mini episode we offer tips on submitting to and suggestions on running fests. This is a guide for comics, performers and festival producers/runners. There are a ton of fests out there to submit to, but you may not know the first thing about what it takes to submit. And if you're running a fest, you may not be aware how unclear your fest info is. For comics, we have a few tips on submitting to festivals so that you can put your best foot forward! For fest runners, we have some suggestions to make submitting to your festival much easier for comedians. Festivals are fun and submitting to them shouldn't be the opposite of fun! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

We are celebrating our 300th Episode with Brother of the Show, Trey, and GF of the Show, Justina! We talk about previous guests who have blown up since being on the podcasts. Help us celebrate by reminiscing with us! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

Just For Laugh's Canadian Talent Programmer & Booker, Neil Bansil, joins us for a great talk! Jason met Neil through a stand-up show Neil produced called Most Races Show on Earth (MRSOE), which Jason got to open for. Jason talks about how Bill Murray played a role in Jason's performing on that show before Neil talks about Canada, getting started in radio, delving into comedy, starting MRSOE, getting involved at JFL, and offers tips on how to submit to comedy festivals. It's a great and informative chat we know you'll get a lot out of! https://www.hahaha.com/en Instagram: @NeilBansil, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

We got to talk to the amazing actor and voice over talent, Vanessa Marshall! Vanessa has done a ton of work you have definitely seen and/or heard. From appearing in video games like Metal Gear Solid to playing Mary Jane in The Spectacular Spider-Man to Star Wars' Hera in several projects. She's been doing it all and doing it exceptionally well! Vanessa talks to Jason about her talented family, childhood acting gigs, how storytelling is vital to her, playing iconic characters, appearing in Scrubs, her one person show that led to her getting into voice acting, and much more! https://linktr.ee/VanessaMarshall Twitter: @VanMarshall, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @vanessamarshall1138, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @vanessamarshallfanpage, @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

The "Of the Show Fellas" join Jason to talk about the Oscars! Brother of the Show, Trey, Best Friend of the Show, Rob and a dash of an appearance by Girlfriend of the Show, Justina, talk about Jimmy Kimmel's hosting, how their predictions fared, Angela Bassett (Queen), Key Hu Quan (!), the songs, the passing of Nichelle Nichols as well as Ray Liotta, and Rob shares his brutal take on Lenny Kravitz. Listen wherever you get podcasts! Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

We're joined by the producers and talent behind the live show, Hi, Nice People! Our guests for this episode are previous guests and dear friends of the show, Hunter Gardner and Meg Pierson. The two are here to talk about a show Jason and GF of the Show, Justina, have been on, Hi, Nice People!, which is an adult Mr. Roger's style show. Hunter and Meg tell Jason what goes into putting the show together, how they've developed it over time, how changing to the show's new venue as of March 14th, Caveat, has helped the show evolve, The Artist's Way, and more! Get tickets to their March 14th show: http://caveat.nyc/events/hi-nice-people-3-14-2023 Instagram: @NicePeople.Show, @hunnagardnah, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @hunnagardnah, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

We talk to comedian, Gabe Mollica, about his solo show, "Solo: A Show About Friendship." The off-Broadway show started its run in January at the Soho Playhouse. Jason actually saw an early version of the show several years ago. Gabe talks to Jason about how he developed the show in the years since and the surprising things he's had to learn while developing this show. Aside from talking about the show, he also chats about doing musical theater from a very young age, moving to Scotland where he started doing stand-up, what makes Kenan Thompson and Cicely Strong so great at SNL, and being the brother of the wildly talented Kay Mollica. "Solo" returns for its extended run at the Soho Playhouse on March 23! Click the link below for tickets and use the promo code GABE to save some money. https://www.sohoplayhouse.com/solo-a-show-about-friendship Instagram: @GabeMollica, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @GabeMollica, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newslet

Comedian and digital creator, Mike Zakarian, joins us for a great chat! After talking about meeting Jason at a comedy festival many years ago, Mike shares the interesting reason he started doing improv in Boston, why he moved to NYC, how he got in the improv scene in NYC, what to do when you move to a big city for comedy, his basketball-focused YouTube channel, starting a channel and a Discord, and they chat a little NBA. It's a fun talk! Mike's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TEAMHOLDNFT Twitter: @MikeZakarian, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @MikeZakarian, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics TikTok: @MikeZakariannba, @JasonFarrToks Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis