Ran in to Lucas Bohn on the NCL Bliss. One of my favorite runs through Alaska. Lucas is an old pro. Working stand-up from all sides. 90 minutes of some real solid insight to the business side of things. Talked about his own production company / record label Bojo Entertainment. Balancing the social media posts, live shows, and really promoting yourself as a brand. Everything Lucsa Bohn:IG - https://www.instagram.com/comiclucasbohn/FB - https://www.facebook.com/ComicLucasBohn...and his pro...
Jimmy Denning Rocks! Really, he just rocks. A great musician and powerful vocalist. He's traveled the world and played Vegas with "Tenors of Rock." Currently touring with "Rebel." I caught up with him on the @celebritycruises Reflection by accident.... we were double booked! I win... and my win is your win. Jimmy's got stories man. Like cool "Rock and Roll" stories. Not, "We were bored on the ship so we play Canasta" stories. I'm talking "We got drunk in Germany, stole a golf ca...
Magician Austin Brooks and I go back about thirty years. One of my bestfriends I've been dying to get him on the pod. We toured together on the early stand-up circuit. Worked together on numerous projects, shot dozens of of hours on internet content.... almost got our own video content company off the ground, By almost I mean nothing happened of course. Austin has gone on to create and run a very succesful media content (981 Media) on his own and does magic on the side as much as he can...
Louis is and old Pro. Works the road, ships, he's produced numerous tours and theater shows, been over seas to perform for the troops.. He has seen comedy from every angle. This is my favorite kind of show. Louis and I talked shop for most of it. Our writing process, others we know of.. (Chris Rock, George Carlin) Everything from notecards, to pens, to email lists... Thhis episode is a total behind the scenes of what comedians do and how we do it. Louis everywhere:IG - https://www.instagram.c...
TSS is back. A three week hiatus to support the release of "Fire Sign" the full comedy special. (info below) But, ne we are back at full speed.Tony Esposito is one of those comics that I've known for several years, but have never worked with. Many ships only book one comic at a time. So, we can go years without working together. But, weird scheduling, a couple extra shows and a double booking.... and Tony and I are working together. Tony's been on ships for years. Most of his career. A l...
Let's talk about my newest stand-up comedy special "Fire Sign" out and available now.OVER 25,000 VIEWS on YouTube!!!Buy an your own MP3 copy of "Fire Sign" here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/firesignIDWatch it here: https://youtu.be/wMkw6DYdJRU?si=eTv8HbtYf-4OA_RX@800pgm productionAll the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is financially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to throw cash at us.(Venmo - @MRLennySchmidt)(Cash app - $MRLenny...
Richie is the perfect guest. I love talking stand-up, technique, prep.... opening up the hood and seeing hjow it all works. Love working with him too. Funny dude. Great talk.All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is financially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to throw cash at us.(Venmo - @MRLennySchmidt)(Cash app - $MRLennySchmidt)Go to Lennyschmidt.com and hit the "PAYIFUCAN" tab up top for Paypal options.If you're really into ...
Mike and I go back many years. Many, many, many... we're old. We're both comedians, travel the world, work on ships, we even each have our own podcasts about travel, entertainment and stuff. Today, we talk about just that. Also, his past a a sportswriter, and youth athletics and the changes they've mad since we were young... and of course, performing on cruise ships., in front of kids, the different lines, and the misinterpretation sop many people have about how "hard" it is to be a comedian....
Not often I get a Cruise Director on this show. Actually, this is only #4. Brittany Hydra was nice enough to sit with me on the @celebritycruises Reflection. Not any easy thing to do. CD's move at 100 MPH and have ZERO free time. She explains it all here. She is also one of the best I've worked with. Check her out:IG @BrittanyfromcandaAll the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is financially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several way...
Johnny and Lenny get together and talk about the Titanic, Comedy at the "Sandtrap" in Beaumont, CA, The pros and cons of therapy.... and agree to disagree about couple therapy. Check out Johnny on:IG - https://www.instagram.com/johnnycardinale/FB - https://www.facebook.com/johnnycardinaleThreads - https://www.threads.net/@johnnycardinaleAll the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is financially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to...
@Framoscomedy and I worked together in #lasvegas. Really great week over at #BradGarrettsComedyClub in the @mgmgrandlv Funny dude, smart cat when in comes to Comedy and the Biz. We had a great chat... here it is!.All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is financially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to throw cash at us.(Venmo - @MRLennySchmidt)(Cash app - $MRLennySchmidt)Go to Lennyschmidt.com and hit the "...
Magic, Illusion, Prestidigitation... Paige Thompson is a magician playing the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood 2NITE!! May 28-June 2. We worked together on the #norwegiancruiseline #NCLPrima last month. I'm actually heading out the door to see @PaigesMagic live 2nite. You should too.Your welcome.All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is finacially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to throw cash at us.(...
Mike Lukas makes his triumphant return to the LSCN on 2TSS86 - - A second city alum, freelance writer, podcaster, husband and a father... We talk old second city stories, Chicago Improv, and about @mikelukas book series "Find Your Funny Muscle"All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is finacially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to throw cash at us.(Venmo - @MRLennySchmidt)(Cash app - $MRLennySchmidt)Go to Lennyschmidt.com ...
I love street performers.. Buskers...whatever you want to call them. I think it takes a perfect combination of incredible talent. balls, and charm to build a crowd on a street, and keeopm them entertained. Some cities have a great Busker community.. Melbourne, AUS.... NY... Venice Beach, California... I've always been really blown away by that.I met Quinn Beasley "The Mighty Quinn" a few years ago. A juggler, comedian, busker... ran into him again and decided to have him on the show. Fun show...
It was the @celebritycruises Constellation where I ran in to Gabriel and and Alessandra Nicastro. Gabe's show has everything from close-up magic, to crowd work, to card tricks, to an enourmous breathtaking stunt. It really hits all the levels They are both from Italy. Worked in the circus together before coming out to the ships. It's the story I always love. Performers re-inventing themselves, pushing the limits... MAKING a career out of an idea and passion. It was a great convers...
This weeks show is an edited version of the TSS (PATREON ONLY) Live stream. Become a member and get access to more live stream. Podcasts and stand-up shows. Cleveland comedian and Second city alum Quinn Patterson sat down with Lenny on the Norwegian Prima. They talk process, performance, writing... If you're a of the art of live stand-up, you'll love this show.
Dan Gabriel and I worked together. We tlaked about kids, ships, comedy, and some baseball... anong other things.You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/K7oJOZREK8QAll the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is finacially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to throw cash at us.(Venmo - @MRLennySchmidt)(Cash app - $MRLennySchmidt)Go to Lennyschmidt.com and hit the "PAYIFUCAN" tab up top for Paypal options.If you're really into what ...
Ever want to hear a kick ass musician play some honky tonk, rock out, and talk about the Blues....? You're welcome.Josh Christana flat out stomps. He talks with Lenny about playing all kinds of music, perforrming live, and his (obvious) influences. Ya gotta see hime live, man. Ya gotta see him live. @JoshChristinaOfficial Again You're welcomeAll the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is finacially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Sever...
This one came out late. I wanted to get it right.Ep. 2TSS80P is dedicated to Toni Laporte.Chicago Comic Rocky Laporte recently revealed on his socials the struggles he and his family are facing. His daughter Toni has been diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer. Besides the physical and emotional strain, the financial strain on Rocky and his family has been overwhelming. Rocky set-up a Go Fund Me to help the family.This weeks episode is a remix/edited version of a "Quarantine Comedy" episode...
A bonus episode!! By bonus, I mean the video files were corrupted. So, no YouTube this time, just a podcast. Ryan is exactly the type of artists I thought about when I started TSS. At the time of this recording, Ryan was playing the role of "Frankie" the lead in "Jersey Boys". Lots of insight to what goes on in the life an an actor. From hidden cups of water on the set, proper health and fitness during a show run, working with numerous acting coaches in NY, taping auditions... balancing ...