A podcast about standup comedy, the work that goes into it, and comedy talk. Join hosts John Caparulo and Brian Shinanigan as they do standup and interview comics. Filmed in Las Vegas at Wiseguys Comedy Club, we are showcasing the Vegas comedy scene. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. Fun guests, great comedy stories, and lots of standup of varying qualities.
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In our 19th episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts John Caparulo (@JohnCaparuloComedy) and Brian Shinanigan (@brianshinanigan) bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. This podcast is about the work that goes into comedy, the comics of the Las Vegas comedy scene, and how we are always working on jokes to improve them. We had an incredible comic Jozalyn Sharp as our guest this week. She is so funny! We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements comics make weekly. So join us every week as we showcase the comedy of Vegas and have fun.
31 May 2024
Killing Crickets Episode 18: Allan Stephan Part 2
In our 18th episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts John Caparulo (@JohnCaparuloComedy) and Brian Shinanigan (@brianshinanigan) bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. This is a podcast about the work that goes into comedy, the comics of the Las Vegas comedy scene, and how we are always working on jokes to make them better. We had a true legend on the podcast this week with Allan Stephan and the interview was supersized so we split it into two episodes. So check out part two with great comedy stories and a lot of comedy talk. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy of Vegas and having some fun.
10 May 2024
Killing Crickets Episode 17: Allan Stephan Part 1
In our 17th episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts John Caparulo (@JohnCaparuloComedy) and Brian Shinanigan (@brianshinanigan) bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. This is a podcast about the work that goes into comedy, the comics of the Las Vegas comedy scene, and how we are always working on jokes to make them better. We had a true legend on the podcast this week with Allan Stephan and the interview was supersized so we split it into two episodes. So check out part one with great comedy stories and a lot of comedy talk. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy of Vegas and having some fun.
25 Mar 2024
Killing Crickets Episode 16: John Caparulo & Gabe Nolasco
In our 16th episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts John Caparulo (@JohnCaparuloComedy) and Brian Shinanigan (@brianshinanigan) bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. We got a new look, and new music as we are always improving this podcast. This is a podcast about the work that goes into comedy, the comics of the Las Vegas comedy scene, and how we are always working on jokes to make them better. We really had some great comedy talk this week, so check out the interviews! On this episode we have sets and interviews from our host John Caparulo and our feature Gabe Nolasco. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy of Vegas and having some fun.
21 Feb 2024
Killing Crickets Episode 15: Mike Krasner & Rob Falco
In the 15th episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts John Caparulo (@JohnCaparuloComedy) and Brian Shinanigan (@brianshinanigan) bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. We are talking about comedy onstage and offstage, the Las Vegas comedy scene, and really trying to show the work that goes into comedy. We really had some great comedy talk this week, so check out the interviews! On this episode we have sets and interviews from our feature acts Mike Krasner and Rob Falco. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy and having some fun.
4 Jan 2024
Killing Crickets Episode 14: Best Sets Of 2023
In the14th episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts John Caparulo (@JohnCaparuloComedy) and Brian Shinanigan (@brianshinanigan) bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. We are talking about comedy onstage and offstage, the Las Vegas comedy scene, and really trying to show the work that goes into comedy. On this episode we have sets from our hosts and some of our favorite comics of last year. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy and having some fun.
1 Dec 2023
Killing Crickets Episode 13: John Caparulo, Shawn Fitzsimmons, TC Morgan
In the 13th episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts John Caparulo (@JohnCaparuloComedy) and Brian Shinanigan (@brianshinanigan) bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. We are talking about comedy onstage and offstage, the Las Vegas comedy scene, and really trying to show the work that goes into comedy. We really had some great comedy talk this week, so check out the interviews! On this episode we have sets and interviews with our host John Caparulo, and our feature acts Shawn "Fitzy" Fitzsimmons, & TC "The Captain" Morgan. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy and having some fun.
17 Oct 2023
Killing Crickets Episode 12: John Caparulo, Brian Shinanigan, Parker Tighe
In the 12th episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts John Caparulo (@JohnCaparuloComedy) and Brian Shinanigan (@brianshinanigan) bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. We are talking about comedy onstage and offstage, the Las Vegas comedy scene, and really trying to show the work that goes into comedy. We really had some great comedy talk this week, so check out the interviews! On this episode we have sets and interviews with our hosts John Caparulo & Brian Shinanigan, and our feature act this week is Parker Tighe. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy and having some fun.
27 Sept 2023
Killing Crickets Episode 11: Mario Sanchez, Johnny Pogo, Brian Shinanigan
In the 11th episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts John Caparulo (@JohnCaparuloComedy) and Brian Shinanigan (@brianshinanigan) bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. We are talking about comedy onstage and offstage, and really trying to show the work that goes into comedy. This week we have sets and interviews with our host Brian Shinanigan, Mario Sanchez, and Johnny Pogo. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy and having some fun.
10 Sept 2023
Killing Crickets Episode 10: John Caparulo, Brian Shinanigan, Joshua Giordano
In the Tenth episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts John Caparulo (@JohnCaparuloComedy) and Brian Shinanigan (@brianshinanigan) bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. We are talking about comedy onstage and offstage, and really trying to show the work that goes into comedy. This week we have sets and interviews with our hosts John Caparulo, Brian Shinanigan, & Featuring Joshua Giordano. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy and having some fun.
2 Sept 2023
Killing Crickets Episode 9: John Caparulo, Evan Connolly, Seth Robichaux
In the Ninth episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts John Caparulo (@JohnCaparuloComedy) and Brian Shinanigan (@brianshinanigan) bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. We are talking about comedy onstage and offstage, and really trying to show the work that goes into comedy. This week we have sets and interviews with our host John Caparulo, Evan Connolly, & Seth Robichaux. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy and having some fun.
1 Sept 2023
Killing Crickets Episode 8: John Caparulo, Donna Joy, Gizmo
In the Eigth episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts John Caparulo (@JohnCaparuloComedy) and Brian Shinanigan (@brianshinanigan) bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. We are talking about comedy onstage and offstage, and really trying to show the work that goes into comedy. This week we have sets and interviews with our host John Caparulo, Donna Joy, & Gizmo. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy and having some fun.
31 Aug 2023
Killing Crickets Episode 7: Brian Shinanigan, Rob Falco, Gavin Monaco
In the seventh episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts John Caparulo (@JohnCaparuloComedy) and Brian Shinanigan (@brianshinanigan) bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. We are talking about comedy onstage and offstage, and really trying to show the work that goes into comedy. This week we have sets and interviews with our host Brian Shinanigan, Rob Falco, & Gavin Monaco. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy and having some fun.
25 Jul 2023
Killing Crickets Episode 6: John Caparulo, Skyler Shock, Chris Storin
In the sixth episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts John Caparulo (@JohnCaparuloComedy) and Brian Shinanigan (@brianshinanigan) bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. We are talking about comedy onstage and offstage, and really trying to show the work that goes into comedy. This week we have sets and interviews with our host John Caparulo, Skyler Shock, & Chris Storin. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy and having some fun.
18 Jul 2023
Killing Crickets Episode 5: John Caparulo, Gator, Casper
In the fifth episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts John Caparulo (@JohnCaparuloComedy) and Brian Shinanigan (@brianshinanigan) bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. We are talking about comedy onstage and offstage, and really trying to show the work that goes into comedy. This week we have sets and interviews with our host John Caparulo, Gator, & Casper. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy and having some fun.
11 Jul 2023
Killing Crickets Episode 4: Brian Shinanigan, Robby Aces, Chris Spring
In the fourth episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts @JohnCaparuloComedy and @brianshinanigan bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. We are talking about comedy onstage and offstage, and really trying to show the work that goes into comedy. This week we have sets and interviews with our host Brian Shinanigan, Robby Aces, & Chris Spring. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy and having some fun.
4 Jul 2023
Killing Crickets Episode 3: John Caparulo, Sean Reddy, Tanner Tuttle
In the Third episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts @JohnCaparuloComedy and @brianshinanigan bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. We are talking about comedy onstage and offstage, and really trying to show the work that goes into comedy. This week we have sets and interviews with our host John Caparulo, Sean Reddy, & Tanner Tuttle. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy and having some fun.
26 Jun 2023
Killing Crickets Episode 2: John Caparulo, Anne Marie Avey, Parker Tighe
In the Second episode of Killing Crickets, Hosts @JohnCaparuloComedy and @brianshinanigan bring some great comedy from Las Vegas. We are talking about comedy onstage and offstage, and really trying to show the work that goes into comedy. This week we have sets and interviews with our host John Caparulo, Anne Marie Avey, & Parker Tighe. We are trying to show all sides of comedy, the good, the bad, and especially the improvements every week. So join us every week as we are showcasing comedy and having some fun.
20 Jun 2023
Killing Crickets Episode 1: John Caparulo, Brian Shinanigan, Casper
Welcome to the debut episode of the Killing Crickets podcast, where we delve into the captivating world of stand up comedy. Join hosts John Caparulo and Brian Shinanigan as they expertly blend interviews and live standup performances to deliver an unforgettable comedic experience. Filming on location at Wiseguys Las Vegas during their weekly open mic. In this first laughter-packed installment, we dive headfirst into the comedy universe with the comedian Casper as our first feature guest.
To kick off the show, John and Brian bring their infectious energy and quick-witted banter to the table. They set the stage for a hilarious journey through the life and craft of standup comedy, inviting listeners to peek behind the curtain and explore the inner workings of the industry.
Casper, our feature guest interview this week, talks about his set including the challenges of writing and refining jokes. John brings his 25 years of comedic wisdom to the discussion providing invaluable insights into the art of standup.
Moreover, the episode provides a glimpse into the world of standup comedy. We want to showcase local talent here on the Las Vegas Scene, and to show the work that goes into comedy every week on this stage. With a mix of standup and interviews, we try to give you a more in depth look at how standup is created and performed. Every week we will have new guests and always fresh comedy. The good, the bad, and the ugly, we will give you all sides of the Las Vegas stand up scene.
Whether you're a comedy enthusiast or simply looking for a good laugh, this episode offers a delightful mix of interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and live performances that are guaranteed to leave you in stitches. Join us on this uproarious journey as we uncover the hilarious world of comedy, one joke at a time. Tune in and get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt!
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