Join us for a wide-ranging conversation with comedian and entrepreneur Ashley Hesseltine. Ashley shares insights into her journey starting stand-up comedy in Atlanta at age 29, the massive success of her podcast Girls Gotta Eat, and the challenges of running multiple businesses—including a sexual wellness company. We dive into the "dystopian" reality of modern attention spans, the importance of real human connection in comedy, and how she balanced filming a comedy special while planning a three-day wedding. Check out Ashley's new Special: Here Comes the Bride https://youtu.be/X-zTJOUu9_0?si=4XJB0_-jyVGxH1es Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of 10 for 10 presented by The Stand, host Eric Andre sits down for a chaotic and wide-ranging conversation. Andre discusses his early days as a jazz student in Boston, his transition to stand-up comedy to avoid heavy lifting, and the unique, fast-paced style of his television show. The interview takes an unexpected turn as the two delve into personal topics, including relationship struggles, the benefits of psychedelics over alcohol, and dealing with anxiety in the entertainment industry. 01:44 - From jazz school bassist to professional stand-up comedian 04:13 - Creating the "fastest show on television" and Adult Swim influences 04:56 - Key comedic influences: From Jackass to George Carlin 06:16 - The unpredictable reactions of pranked guests like Raymond Cruz 07:11 - Embracing "pain in production" for "pleasure in post-production" 11:03 - James Van Der Beek's crucial advice on belonging in Hollywood 12:54 - Comparing the two types of "bombing" on stage 25:50 - Personal reflections on sobriety, gummies, and a recent breakup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 for 10 — Hosted by Kieran McCann For over a decade, The Stand has been the home base for New York’s most unhinged, inventive, and battle-tested comedians. 10 for 10 is a documentary-style series hosted by Kieran McCann (record holder for hosting the longest running online radio show), taking you inside that decade — one comic at a time. Each episode profiles a Stand regular who spent the last ten years grinding at the club whether as an up-and-comer or a veteran looking to sharpen their material. We hear the bombs, the breaks, the green-room politics, the near-quit moments, the wins that changed everything, and the shows that should have ended them. This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s the real history written by the people onstage when no one was watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 for 10 — Hosted by Kieran McCann For the past decade, The Stand has been the home base for New York’s most unhinged, inventive, and battle-tested comedians. 10 for 10 is a documentary-style series hosted by Kieran McCann, taking you inside that decade — one comic at a time. Each episode profiles a Stand regular who spent the last ten years grinding in the club before anyone ever knew their name. We hear the bombs, the breaks, the green-room politics, the near-quit moments, the wins that changed everything, and the shows that should have ended them. This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s the real history written by the people onstage when no one was watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 for 10 — Hosted by Kieran McCann For over a decade, The Stand has been the home base for New York’s most unhinged, inventive, and battle-tested comedians. 10 for 10 is a documentary-style series hosted by Kieran McCann (record holder for hosting the longest running online radio show), taking you inside that decade — one comic at a time. Each episode profiles a Stand regular who spent the last ten years grinding at the club whether as an up-and-comer or a veteran looking to sharpen their material. We hear the bombs, the breaks, the green-room politics, the near-quit moments, the wins that changed everything, and the shows that should have ended them. This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s the real history written by the people onstage when no one was watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join comedians Pete Lee and Tone Bell live from SXSW for a candid and hilarious conversation hosted by Kieran McCann. The duo dives into everything from their early careers and the comedy club scene to personal stories of resilience, including Pete's viral Tonight Show appearance following a house fire and his unexpected legal battles. 05:28 - Pete reflects on his journey with anxiety and how it shaped his comedic voice. 10:21 - The unbelievable story of Pete Lee vs. six NYPD officers. 13:50 - Insights into martial arts training and fighting "happy". 18:22 - The "Wrist-Breaking" technique: A lesson in Hapkido. 23:18 - Sentence to Sleep: The resolution of Pete's court case. 24:41 - Pete recalls his house burning down the night before his 9th Tonight Show appearance. 29:51 - Tone Bell joins the stage to discuss his career in acting and stand-up. 39:07 - Legendary comedy club stories involving Keith Robinson and Bobby Kelly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Years of The Stand NYC: From Sewage Floods to SNL Stars In this special 10th Anniversary interview, host Kieran McCann sits down with the team behind The Stand Comedy Club and Restaurant: owners Paul Italia and Cris Italia, and booker Patrick Milligan. They pull back the curtain on the brutal reality of operating a comedy club in New York City. This isn't just a victory lap—it’s a raw look at the disasters that almost shut them down (including Hurricane Sandy, a sewage flood on opening week, and a heartbreaking partner tragedy) and the triumphs that defined them. From Jimmy Fallon discovering Nate Bargatze in the front room to Pete Davidson sneaking beers at age 15, hear the untold stories of how The Stand disrupted the industry and became a staple of NYC nightlife. In This Video: 0:00 - Intro & 10 Years of "The Stand" 1:45 - The brutal reality of NYC business (Eviction & Bureaucracy) 6:30 - The Sewage Flood & Hurricane Sandy: Surviving the first month 12:30 - The Night Jimmy Fallon Walked In (And discovered Nate Bargatze) 15:00 - Fighting the Community Board & Losing the Bowery location 18:00 - Finding the New Home: The "Money Pit" build-out 21:15 - The "Pop-Up" Era: Keeping the brand alive without a building 26:40 - The Tragedy of Dave Kimowitz 32:20 - Why they started: Fixing the broken comedy club model 41:00 - Creating "The Hang": Why food & hospitality matter 52:00 - The Booking Philosophy: "Funny First" & Natural Diversity 58:00 - Launching Stars: Pete Davidson, Ian Lara, & Marcelo Hernandez Key Takeaways: The "Money Pit": The true story of the financial black hole that was the new location's renovation (formerly Brother Jimmy’s), which involved gutting the entire 10,000 sq. ft. space. Comedy Philosophy: How The Stand challenged the old "drink minimum/paper plate" model to create a "one-stop date night" venue. Scouting Talent: How the club’s open-minded booking strategy helped launch careers for SNL cast members and stadium-filling acts. Quotes: "If this was a job, it wouldn't last... It's a passion. It's a vision." — Paul Italia "Nobody who has to watch a comedy show in Manhattan should be punished." — Chris Italia About The Stand NYC: Voted New York's Best Comedy Club, The Stand combines A-list comedy with a high-end restaurant experience. 📍 Visit The Stand: 116 E 16th St, New York, NY 🎟 Get Tickets: https://thestandnyc.com #TheStandNYC #StandUpComedy #NYCBusiness #ComedyClub #PaulItalia #PatrickMilligan #PeteDavidson #NateBargatze #SNL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Ari Shaffir joins us for a no-holds-barred episode of "10 Years of The Stand." Fresh off the release of his massive YouTube special Jew, Ari discusses the five-year journey to create it, the tweet that nearly derailed his career, and why The Stand was the only club to have his back when the internet tried to cancel him. In this episode, Ari breaks down his philosophy on "Cancel Culture," explains why he purposely tweets offensive jokes when celebrities pass away, and recounts the origin of his "Amazing Racist" videos. He also shares the story of moving from Los Angeles to New York in search of adventure and reveals why a psychedelic experience at a Roger Waters concert convinced him to spend a fortune on the rights to a Louis Armstrong song. 📺 KEY MOMENTS: 0:00 - Intro: The success of the "Jew" Special 1:09 - The 5-year writing process & fact-checking the Bible 4:30 - Why comedy specials should be like college lectures 6:20 - How the Kobe Bryant tweet delayed the special & caused cancellations 8:25 - Why Ari trolls the internet when celebrities die 14:20 - Making jokes "Norman-Proof" (Mark Normand) 16:30 - Moving from LA to NYC: Boredom vs. Adventure 23:15 - Finding The Stand & "Cringe Humor" history 27:45 - The origin story of "The Amazing Racist" 32:40 - Why Ari believes he is "Uncancellable" 35:20 - The Gabby Petito joke controversy 36:50 - Being the first comic to perform at The Stand's new location 42:40 - Are cameras ruining the human soul? 45:00 - Buying the rights to "Go Down Moses" after seeing Roger Waters on acid 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Stand NYC for more interviews and clips:    / @thestandnyc   🎤 FOLLOW ARI SHAFFIR: Watch "Jew" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLCwq... Website: https://www.arishaffir.com/ Instagram:   / arishaffir   Twitter:   / arishaffir   📍 ABOUT THE STAND NYC: Named the best comedy club in New York City by New York Magazine, The Stand offers the best in food and comedy. Visit us: https://thestandnyc.com/ Instagram:   / thestandnyc  #AriShaffir #JewSpecial #TheStandNYC #StandUpComedy #ComedyInterview #KierMcCann #CancelCulture #AmazingRacist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedy’s most chaotic power couple, Rich Vos and Bonnie McFarlane, join us for a hilarious and unfiltered installment of "10 Years of The Stand." From their rocky start on Last Comic Standing to becoming literal "Lords and Ladies" of Scotland, nothing is off-limits. In this episode, the duo roasts each other non-stop while discussing Rich’s obsession with expensive jewelry, the true story of how they met (and why Bonnie hated him at first), and the reality of being married comedians for over 17 years. Rich shares legendary stories about hanging out with Patrice O'Neal and the old "Opie & Anthony" crew, while Bonnie opens up about directing their documentary Women Aren't Funny. Plus, they debate the current state of political correctness in comedy and rave about The Stand’s legendary lobster parties. 📺 KEY MOMENTS: 0:00 - Intro: Lord & Lady Titles, Rolexes, and Rich’s Rings 5:30 - How they met: Last Comic Standing & The Comedy Cellar 11:09 - The secret to staying married for 17 years in comedy 14:35 - Rich milking the Oscar Gift Basket for $100k worth of perks 17:48 - The O&A Days: Stories about Patrice O'Neal, Colin Quinn, and Keith Robinson 21:55 - Why they can’t tour together anymore (The fight in the wings) 25:45 - Producing the documentary Women Aren't Funny 29:37 - The success of the Vos Roast on YouTube 31:10 - Performing as a duo at Live at Gotham 34:25 - The evolution of comedy: Politics, "Woke" Culture, and Blue Collar crowds 42:40 - Cancel Culture and social media pressure 46:00 - Why The Stand throws the best parties (Free Lobster!) 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Stand NYC for more interviews and clips:    / @thestandnyc   🎤 FOLLOW THE GUESTS: Rich Vos: https://www.richvos.com/ Bonnie McFarlane:   / bonniemcfarlane   Podcast: My Wife Hates Me (Available on all platforms) Watch: Women Aren't Funny & Vos Roast 📍 ABOUT THE STAND NYC: Named the best comedy club in New York City by New York Magazine, The Stand offers the best in food and comedy. Visit us: https://thestandnyc.com/ Instagram:   / thestandnyc  #RichVos #BonnieMcFarlane #MyWifeHatesMe #TheStandNYC #StandUpComedy #ComedyInterview #PatriceONeal #OpieAndAnthony Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedy icon and 90s legend Janeane Garofalo joins us for a candid conversation on "10 Years of The Stand." From her refusal to join social media to her iconic roles in The Larry Sanders Show and The Sopranos, Janeane discusses the evolution of her career and why she prefers the New York comedy scene over Hollywood. In this episode, Janeane defends her signature style of bringing handwritten notes on stage, reflects on getting sober after the 90s, and explains how she handles being typecast in the industry. She also dives into the "toxicity" of the internet, her friendship with politically opposite comics like Nick Di Paolo, and clears up the story about the time she tried to help The Stand get a liquor license. 📺 KEY MOMENTS: 0:00 - Intro: The confusion between "The Stand" NYC and UK clubs 2:30 - Why Janeane refuses to have any social media presence 3:55 - The Notebook: Why she still brings handwritten notes on stage 11:00 - Wired vs. Wireless mics: Her preferences at The Stand 15:00 - Being friends with comedians who have opposite politics (Nick Di Paolo) 19:15 - The impact of online vitriol and "Cancel Culture" 26:30 - Why she prefers living in NYC over Los Angeles 28:30 - Reflecting on her drinking in the 90s and getting sober 30:40 - Being typecast as "surly" after The Larry Sanders Show 35:00 - Did she help The Stand get a liquor license? (The confusion) 42:40 - Her cameo on The Sopranos and learning Italian slang 46:45 - Getting cast in Billions during the pandemic 53:20 - How comedy has changed since 1985: Diversity vs. Homogeneity 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Stand NYC for more interviews and clips:    / @thestandnyc   🎤 FOLLOW JANEANE GAROFALO: Janeane famously does not use social media, but you can catch her performing live at The Stand! 📍 ABOUT THE STAND NYC: Named the best comedy club in New York City by New York Magazine, The Stand offers the best in food and comedy. Visit us: https://thestandnyc.com/ Instagram:   / thestandnyc  #JaneaneGarofalo #TheStandNYC #StandUpComedy #ComedyInterview #90sComedy #TheSopranos #Billions #KierMcCann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chaos ensues as comedian and actor T.J. Miller crashes the studio for a hilarious and unpredictable installment of "10 Years of The Stand." Between bites of pizza and sips of Red Stripe, T.J. explains why he escaped the "soul-crushing" nature of Los Angeles for New York and why The Stand is the only club "cool" enough to handle his most experimental material. In this episode, T.J. recounts his journey from Chicago to Hollywood, the specific moment he realized being a New York comic was the "zenith" of the profession, and the infamous night he followed Shane Gillis on stage wearing a full-body milk carton costume. He also discusses his unique approach to filming specials (shooting two in three weeks) and why juggling has become an essential part of his act. 📺 KEY MOMENTS: 0:00 - Intro: Pizza, Red Stripe, and "Tornado" energy 1:57 - Why Los Angeles is the worst place in the world 5:20 - The moment he realized NY comedy was the "Zenith" 8:53 - Memories of the original Stand location vs. Union Square 10:55 - Bringing the Winklevoss Twins to Rockwood Music Hall 13:00 - The controversy of the glass wall vs. the curtain 18:07 - Being a "Laugh Factory Comic" vs. a New York Comic 21:19 - Why The Stand is the only "Cool" club in NYC 22:56 - The Pizza Test: Floppy vs. Firm 26:34 - The "Milk Carton" Story: Bombing after Shane Gillis 32:26 - Filming Philosophy Circus and Dear Jonah back-to-back 34:00 - Incorporating juggling and circus skills into stand-up 40:40 - Why comics like Aaron Berg, Shane Gillis, and Chris Rock love The Stand 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Stand NYC for more interviews and clips: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStandNYC 🎤 FOLLOW T.J. MILLER: Website: https://tjmillerdoesnothaveawebsite.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teejaymiller/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nottjmiller YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC... 📍 ABOUT THE STAND NYC: Named the best comedy club in New York City by New York Magazine, The Stand offers the best in food and comedy. Visit us: https://thestandnyc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestandnyc/ #TJMiller #TheStandNYC #StandUpComedy #ComedyInterview #KierMcCann #SiliconValley #PhilosophyCircus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedians, neighbors, and best friends Yannis Pappas and Paul Virzi join us for a hilarious and heartfelt installment of "10 Years of The Stand." The duo discusses their decade-long friendship, the evolution of the comedy industry, and the wild stories that define the club's history. In this episode, Paul recounts the terrifying experience of having to perform immediately after Artie Lange’s legendary comeback set at the original Stand location. Yannis reflects on being one of the first comics to monetize viral internet fame, and together they discuss the "content grind" of the modern era. The conversation concludes with a touching tribute to the late Dave Kimowitz, remembering his impact on their lives and the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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