Sitting Down With Stand-up Guys

This week, George Pira welcomes Megan Gailey to the podcast for a short, but sweet conversation about dating comics vs dating normal people and what she misses most about Chicago. 

George Pira sits down with comedian and improviser, Michael Boothby for a fun conversation about going stand-up in New Zealand and how even a bad Tinder date can lead to something good. 

"Cousin Vinnie" Hickey sits down with George Pira for a great conversation about doing comedy, producing shows and overcoming the biggest obstacles life can throw at a person. 

George Pira sits down with Jillian Ebanks who is not only a funny comedian, but also his funny co-worker. Follow her on twitter @curlyharenocare! 

George Pira welcomes Jeff Arcuri back to sit down and chat about some of his latest experiences on stage and how his life has changed since his last visit to the podcast. 

This week, George Pira sits down with Tim Barnes for a nice chat about doing stand-up and creating NPR's conversational storytelling podcast, "It's All True!"

George Pira welcomes comedian/improviser, Robel Arega, to the podcast for a great conversation about American Idol, the Grammys and being first-generation Americans. 

Christian Okoye joins the podcast for the first episode of 2016. He and George Pira cover a plethora of topics including: the NBA, the Oscars and the Republican Party Twitter @sittingdownwith! Facebook.com/sittingdownwith!

Its another "Best of" episode here at the Sitting Down with Stand-Up Guys studios. Get full episodes on iTunes, Stitcher or at sittingdownwithstandupguys.libsyn.com! 

This week, George welcomes Chris Noorian to the podcast for a delightful conversation about improv. You can see Chris and the "Noun & Laters" improvise at Second City Thursdays in December. (3rd, 10th & 17th)

Aaron Klopfer returns for another great conversation about stand-up and the darker side of comedy. We also discuss alcohol, Justin Bieber and the rise of the 90's. 

This week, George tells us about his weekend in the nation's capital and how he's finally been able to watch Netflix again. He also touches on some trending topics like the Rousey/Holm fight and Charlie Sheen. 

George Pira was unsuccessful when it came to landing a comedian this week so he turned on the microphone and kept the show rolling solo. He talks about Fallout 4, Netflix, Finding Dory and several equally random, but relevant topics. 

Antonio Aguilar joins the podcast to tell us all about doing stand-up on the road and why losing glasses is one of the worst things that can happen to a person. Find Antonio's upcoming dates on antoniocomedy.com! 

William Martinez invites us into his home to chat about voice over, stand-up comedy and the troubles that can come with it.  

Amy Shanker sits down with us before her big move to New York City, but things get a little bit serious after I decline to help her pack. Riveting stuff. Don't miss it.  Check out amyshanker.com for upcoming dates!

Today we're sitting down with half-comedian and half podcaster, Zach Peterson. Check out Zach's podcasts: "Getting Around to It" and "Arguments & Grievances"...but only after you've listened to this episode first...

In today's episode, Hermez Abraham and I talk about going to the same high school (7 years apart), growing up with Middle Eastern mothers and how acting in the school play led to his pursuit of becoming a stand-up comedian. 

Feeling nostalgic? Well then you'll love this short, but sweet compilation of some of the great moments in Sitting Down with Stand-Up Guys history.

Russ Williamson of the podcast, "This is For the Birds", sits down to discuss why he loves stand-up comedy and why bachelorette parties have no business at any of his shows.