There It Is Podcast

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.thereitispod.com/post/2016/08/16/joe-toplyn Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

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 newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

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

The "Of the Show" Boys get together to talk about the Super Bowl! Brother of the Show, Trey, Best Friend of the Show, Rob, and Jason share their most and leave favorite ads, as is customary when talking about the Super Bowl, as well as Rihanna's halftime show and where it falls in line amongst all the other halftime shows. Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

We talked to Brooklyn-based actor, comedian, and writer, Simone Norman. Simone is dope! She's written satire for Reductress, New York Times, Teen Vogue, and ELLE and she found out a connection she has to Jason through Reductress. Jason and Simone talk about pursuing acting work and they commiserate over the narcissism needed to put yourself out there, how to write satire, working on Stephen Colbert's "Tooning Out the News," finding a healthy level of confidence, what to do when you're bogged down doing all the creative things your doing. It's a fun chat! https://simonenorman.substack.com Twitter: @whysimonewhy, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @localhunny, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

We had the pleasure of speaking to actor, comedian, and writer, Micah Sherman! Micah has done a lot and he talks to Jason about it all! He weaves us through his comedy journey of doing stand-up in Boston, Chicago, and New York, as well as getting his 10,000 hours in with improv in all of those cities. Micah also shares the valuable lessons he learned from Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner while working on Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, and his awesome experiences with Robert Forster on the film. It's a great chat! https://micahsherman.com Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

NYC comedian, Luke Thayer, joins us for a fun chat! Jason has known Luke for over 5 years now. Luke is a workhorse who has been hitting stand-up rooms pretty consistently. Luke talks about what it was like for him to start doing comedy in NY after only doing comedy for a year, the approach he takes when around famous comics, how the process of doing gigs is the same no matter who you are, and more! https://comedianluke.dudaone.com https://www.steelstacks.org Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

Thinking about those New Year's Resolutions? How are they going so far? Congrats if they're going well, you're a rare breed. If they aren't going well, though, don't beat yourself up. New Year's Resolutions are often destined to fail because of how they're posed. In this episode, Jason talks about the challenges of accomplishing these resolutions and offers some tips for success and going easy on yourself. Patrycja Skurzak: https://linktr.ee/ps_confidence_coaching Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis Articles Mentioned in the Episode: https://www.fastcompany.com/90288015/why-making-new-years-resolutions-is-a-bad-way-to-start-the-year https://www.forbes.com/sites/prudygourguechon/2019/01/01/why-you-should-ditch-depressing-new-years-resolutions-and-do-this-instead/?sh=199ceb4b722e