Funny, Cuz It's True show

Funny, Cuz It's True

Summary: Stories. Everybody’s got them. Funny, Cuz It’s True hosted by writer/comedian Kevin McGeehan is a bi-monthly storytelling show recorded LIVE at The Second City Hollywood in Los Angeles. People sign up on the night of the show and are randomly selected to come up on stage and tell a five-minute, TRUE story based on the theme of the night. This podcast is a mixed bag of some of the best ones.

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  • Artist: Comedy Podcast Network
  • Copyright: 2012 Comedy Podcast Network

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 Episode 39 - The Hard Way | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:44

There are two ways to find things out – the easy way, or, the focus of this episode, The Hard Way. Rafael Orduna learns that alcohol and allergies don’t mix, Lisa Curry discovers her front tooth missing, and Kevin McGeehan learns the mortifying cost of convincing his mother to purchase a pornographic magazine.

 Episode 38 - Empowered | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:08

The theme of this episode is Empowered, three stories of people doing things they would never normally do. Danny Lobell fulfills a lifelong dream at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, Nicole Williams strikes while the iron-bodied Olympic swimmer is hot, and Kevin McGeehan experiences the short lived fulfillment of every waiter’s fantasy.

 Episode 37 - The Lengths We Go | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:13

The theme of this episode is The Lengths We Go…specifically to impress or woo the opposite sex. Danny Tuch ends up in the hospital after flirting goes horribly awry, Griffin Gundle makes a bold move that completely backfires, and Kevin McGeehan drives nine hours in an unsuccessful attempt to lose his virginity.

 Episode 36 - Embarrassment | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:05

The theme of this episode is Embarrassment, three stories of discomfort and chagrin. Laura Keller has her family history splashed across MSNBC; NASA scientist, Josh Willis fails to convince a roomful of people about the effects of Global Warming; and Kevin McGeehan looks like a big ol’ dummy in front of his celebrity crush.

 Episode 35 - Surprise | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:37

The theme of this episode is Surprise, three stories of something unexpected. Kyle McGrath witnesses a man pop a misguided and expensive question, Sam Fierstein has his world turned upside down, and Kevin McGeehan tells the story of a guy he calls Boner Move.

 Episode 34 - On The Road | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:30

The theme of this episode is On the Road, two stories of people Kerouac-ing across the U.S. Amanda Egge takes a trip with Mr. Brownstone and Kevin McGeehan gives an impromptu musical performance in Portland, Oregon.

 Episode 33 - Advice | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:20

The theme of this episode is advice – that thing we love to give, but don’t always take. Jeff Perreca seeks counsel from his no-nonsense father, Alex Franklin gets post-breakup dating tips from a friend, and Kevin McGeehan rejects the guidance of a D-bag.

 Episode 32 - Drugs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:45

The theme of this episode is drugs, stories of horse tranquilizers, potent edibles, and one-night stands. Jay Michel recounts the effects of Ketamine, Chelsea Spirito learns how much is too much, and Kevin McGeehan is the hapless victim of a street con.

 Episode 31 - Growing Up | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:20

The theme of this episode is Growing Up, featuring stories of white flight, lady skateboarders, and obtrusive man hugs. Josh Willis learns that Catholic guilt and illegal fireworks don’t mix; Diana Levy refuses to admit she broke her ankle, and Kevin McGeehan deals with a man crush that went just a little too far.

 Episode 30 - Four Aces | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:37

In observance of the one-year anniversary of the podcast, this episode features Kevin McGeehan’s one-man show FOUR ACES, told in its entirety. In October of 2009, U.S. Customs and Border Protection detained Kevin when a dog smelled an illegal substance on his body. He was taken to a back room and thoroughly and embarrassedly searched. One Customs Agent, a man who threatened incarceration found Kevin’s journal buried deep in his backpack. The Agent began reading it and soon discovered a startling connection between the two of them. The Customs agent completely changed his tune and made it his goal to get Kevin released without charges. FOUR ACES is the story of what he read in that journal.

 Episode 29 - Crime | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:57

The theme of this episode is Crime, three stories of pederasty, robbery, and sororicide. Jessica Svendsgaard discovers startling evidence as to what she is capable of, Jaime Moyer finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time, and Kevin McGeehan gets a call from the police that makes him incredibly insecure.

 Episode 28 – Fitting In | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:05

The theme of this episode is Fitting In, or more specifically, Not Fitting In. Josh Callahan gets insulted by a Tony Award winning actor, Carl Tart gets distracted by a majestic whale tale, and Kevin McGeehan gets inducted into the world of red-headed step-children.

 Episode 27 - Miscellaneous | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:27

The theme of this episode is Miscellaneous – three completely random and unrelated stories. Marcus Kowal discovers that Hell hath no fury like a drunk woman scorned, Seth Weitberg gets interviewed for Al Jazeera, and Kevin McGeehan comes very close to screwing up his mother's birthday.

 Episode 26 - Caught | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:13

The theme of this episode is Caught, three stories of dicey predicaments. Keith Reay gets caught in a closet, Jessica Lee Williamson gets caught in a lie, and Kevin McGeehan gets caught at a nude beach. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

 Episode 25 - Failure | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:16

The theme of this episode is Failure, that annoying and necessary travel companion on the road to success. Laura McGhee tries to have a polite relationship with her stalker, John Banks learns to not get married after two months of knowing someone, and Kevin McGeehan confronts a heckler. Be sure to subscribe to Funny, Cuz It's True on iTunes and please rate and review!

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