There have been a few writers to sit down with TFP, but none that write movies for The Hallmark Channel. Yes, THAT Hallmark Channel. How he went from teaching English in New Jersey to the principal checking him for appearing on Showtime Networks' "WHITE BOYZ IN THE HOOD", to NACA to writing and (eventually) producing films is an amazing story. Jay …

Adam Ferrara might be on of the the nicest guys in Hollywood & he believes that shared experiences are what bring people together. He's a wise man with a sharp wit and a great comic. He & Dean talk Richard Pryor, how there is always something to overcome, good hosts setting a show's pace and why West Indian nurses LOVE him ever since "NURSE JACKIE"…

Erik Rivera return for part 2 of his talk with Dean as he continues sharing his continuing story returning to NBC Stand Up For Diversity to earning money as a comic doing NACA College gigs and then how grabbing Eva Longoria's attention is helping him to expand the opportunities for Latino's in Hollywood before shooting his own comedy special. Never…

Erik Rivera is a humble assassin of a comedian. He lays in the cut humbly with a thousand watt smile, but then when he takes the stage: HE'S A KILLER! He takes us on his Journey from doing megachurch's in the Bronx to LAST COMIC STANDING. Erik shares how John Leguizamo and Eddie Murphy made comedy relatable to a Puerto Rican kid from New Rochelle. …

Jeff Richards continues his conversation with Dean and walks us through his SNL audition, their 1st day of work being September 11th, 2001 and how comedy changed after the World Trade attacks. So much so that he got in trouble with Lorne Michaels after his very 1st episode. He also shares life after SNL, how the 2008 stock market crash affected him…

Jeff Richards is a funny comedian & brilliant impressionist. He also is the only person to ever be cast on both MAD TV and SNL. Jeff & Dean talk shop and their individual approaches to doing impressions: choosing what impressions to do, what order to do them in and creating jokes around impressions vs. merely doing them for sake of doing them. Nuan…

Dean gives insight on how to maintain ones professional decorum amidst the worst gigs and ensuring that the audience members do not suffer. The show must go on. We in the Building!بقلم Dean Edwards

Dean talks about idiots on flights, prepping for outdoor shows that lack the comforts of standard clubs and send a Rest in Funk to our friend, comedian William Stephenson, who recently passed away. We shall miss you, brother. May the Funk be with you...always. We in the Building!بقلم Dean Edwards

It's a new year and Dean brings in 2019 with a slightly different approach: he records the podcast episode live in the green room of The Comedy Cellar and comedians Greer Barnes, Mark Cohen, Traci Skene & Australia's Joel Ozmborn to talk shop and discuss their individual approaches before, during and after a show. We in the Building!…

Julia Scotti is a comic that happens to be transgender, not a transgender comic, so don't get it twisted. She's no ones novelty act. While gigging with Dean and Harris Stanton in AC, she takes us from humble beginnings onstage as Rick Scotti and shares stories of early shows selling a joke to Rodney Dangerfield as well as doing shows with Eddie Mur…

Dean talks his favorite Horror movies, collaborating with other artists and learning to write for television as well as why preparation to perform (on stage, television or film) is always important. We in the Building!بقلم Dean Edwards

Some Kats are motivated by fame and fortune, but Clinton Jackson is motivated by contribution and connection. He likes to make people feel comfortable and important and rather than seeking conflict for ego's sake, he looks for the common ground in humanity that can bring folks together. He sits down with Dean while at sea to talk coming up in Oakla…

We finally get a chance to continue our conversation with Lynne Koplitz as she takes us through her youth with her family running from the mafia to deciding between a relationship or her passion to knowing her worth and letting her first manager know that she knew that. That, and oral sex jokes in front of priests and nuns. Gotta be true to yoursel…

Andy Curtain helped create the comedy scene in China and recently brought Dean to tour multiple cities as part of his KUNG FU KOMEDY brand. Andy explains going from the business world in Melbourne, Australia to stumbling into creating a stand up comedy scene in China, first as a performer but eventually as a producer who now runs his own successful…

Season 3 of OWN networks "GREENLEAF" just began and one of it's stars, Sean Dominic, joins us to share his journey. From moving to NYC to pursue his modeling career in the shadow of 9/11, to using comics chasing their dreams as motivation to purse acting which ultimately lead to a leap of faith flight which landed him his biggest tv break yet. Sean…

Harris Stanton joins Dean again to talk the importance of writing to continue growing as a creative artist, recent drama at the JFL Comedy festival in Montreal and the various problems with movie remakesWe in the Building!بقلم Dean Edwards

Dean talks social media hibernation, the problem with advice and reflects on the Spike Lee canon. What are your top 5 Spike Lee joints? Sho' Nuff. Ya Dig? We in the Building!بقلم Dean Edwards

Dean talks preparing a late night set for The Tonight Show, constantly proving oneself and constructive criticism vs. actual harassment. We in the Building!بقلم Dean Edwards

God didn't bring Lynne Koplitz this far to drop her on her head. It's a mantra that reaffirms Lynne's faith in God and herself and reminds her to continue forward in an unforgiving industry. Lynne sits down with Dean for part 1 of an introspective analysis of the peaks and valleys of the road less traveled. From humble beginnings in Florida to feat…

Nick Guerra is dynamo of a personality and comedian who loves puzzles. He’s a problem solver that you never want to underestimate because of his stature because he’s gonna prove you wrong every time. Nick and Dean have known each other for years, but this is the first time they get to KNOW each other’s stories and Nick takes us to the beginning in …

This week Dean tosses it up with his shark tooth earring wearing homie, comedian Dante Nero aka Beige Phillip. Dante has an amazing story that began in Brooklyn living in the shadow of his Basketball legend Dad to studying genetic engineering in college, only to end up in the world of male strippers under the moniker, Mandingo. Somehow Dante maneuv…

In part 2, Dean continues his conversation with Jon Laster who gives the full story on how telling a joke about the current president got him fired and sent home from a casino gig in Atlantic City. We In The Building!See Jon's recent appearance on power 105's The Breakfast Club morning show in the link below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fipKe-oS…

Funny friend and comedian, Jon Laster joins Dean to talk fear of day jobs, going from Division 1 Basketball to telemarketing to Two steps Down, ski trips the 40 plus Black rooms in the city back in the days. Jon also opens up about battling alcohol abuse and recently getting x'd off of a gig because of a Trump joke. We In The Building, son!…

There is a difference between a stand up comic getting bumped and a comic getting disrespected. Dean speaks on a recent instance of a big fish in comedy using their position of power to usurp a comic with less clout and his opinion on it, the recent spate of fragile White folks calling the cops on Black people for NO REASON and his new "DEaNZEL On.…

Dean asks at what point is Lebron considered on Jordan's level, reflects on Michelle Wolf's comedic performance at the White House Correspondence Dinner, writing new material and thanks Zhaz 228 for the Futhamuckin' Rock of Inspiration that he received recently. We In The building, son!بقلم Dean Edwards

Dean ponders if he's the only one unaware that Coachella lasted more than one weekend long, talks music festivals like AFROPUNK and the Waffle House. We In The Building, son!بقلم Dean Edwards

Comedian John Moses spent a week in Atlantic City gigging with Dean (and Harris), so it's only right that they sat down and tossed it up. They talk HBO vs. Showtime, recovering from addiction and the horrors of rooming with other comics. They also discuss the importance of lotioning and maintaining healthy skin and John teaches Dean what a "BABY BR…

As the creator of the 'PAID OR PAIN' comedy show, offering newcomers a chance to perform stand up comedy & either get paid for a good set or get punished for an awful one (based on audience reaction), comedian Jay Nog has his sights set higher than the average comic...especially since he's a new Dad. Jay and Dean discuss what deters people from wat…

Sharon Wilkins is an artist that won't be constrained to one box or medium. She's acted in multiple shows on Broadway. She's done television shows and commercials. She's shared the silver screen with Hollywood Heavyweights Will Smith, Martin Lawrence and J-Lo in "BAD BOYS 2" and "MADE IN MANHATTAN". This episode is for the artists and those who kno…

Steven Scott was so much fun on the last episode of TFP, that we brought him back for a second episode. Steven and Dean bounce various impressions off of each other (Trump mistaking Denzel for Samuel L. Jackson) and walk you through the anatomy of good impressions vs. 'hacky' impressions before explaining how to approach presenting them for a sketc…

He's not just impressions. He's not merely sound effects. Steven Scott is a comedian that has mastered the art of vocal dexterity. A fully rounded entertainer, Steven KNOWS his instrument. Steven and Dean met in Montreal at Just For Laughs back in the day and have always enjoyed tossing it up. Here, they discuss everything from playing the piano as…

Futhamuckin' Fam Favorite Harris Stanton is back with Dean once again on TFP. This time, they're in Cleveland talking Chris Rock's new comedy special on Netflix, Faizon Love's harsh criticism of Dave Chappelle and the power of Black Panther. We in the Building, son!بقلم Dean Edwards

Dean explains that all Black people don't necessarily call their mother's "MOMMA' or "MAMA", ruining a GOOD thing and Colin Kaepernick vs. the NFL and the Super Bowl. We in the Building, son!بقلم Dean Edwards

We have yet another Souled Out Comedy reunion as Dean is joined, once again by Rick Younger. They talk Mo'Nique's recent accusations against Netflix's "gender and race bias", Rick's approaching comedy in a similar fashion to Miles Davis & Thelonius Monk playing music and Rick walks us through auditioning for, and eventually booking the role of 'MR.…

Dean talks sexual misconduct in Hollywood and recent accusations against Aziz Ansari and wonders about the #TimesUp & #MeToo movement in contrast to Black lives Matter. He also discusses sharing the spotlight, what lengths comics will go for stage time and how far is too far. We in the Building, son!…

Harris Stanton is back on the road and the Protocol with Dean to talk about his new album, "NAIVE INNOCENCE" hitting number 6 on iTunes recently. Between shows and swinging by another weed dispensary in Denver, Harris opens up about surviving the now infamous Wal-mart truck accident with Tracy Morgan and Ardie Fuqua as well as the positive attribut…

What kind of kid takes a public speaking class and gets reprimanded by his teacher for doing a "NURSING HOME STRIPPER" bit? Tim Homayoon. What kind of a person gets booed 3 times in a day but continues to pursue comedy afterwards? Tim Homayoon. What kind of a comic doesn't want coffee, but still might smash? Well, that's probably most, but Tim Homa…

Dean talks preparing for opportunities, breaking into the NACA/college circuit and blindly supporting your friends, a'la Lena Dunham. We in the Building, son!بقلم Dean Edwards

Dean talks about the harassment crises, performing in different sized venues in 'A' cities vs. 'B' cities and defines what a 'New Jack' is (to him). We in the Building, son!بقلم Dean Edwards

Dean talks about "guest spots" on the road and what to expect from them, Harvey Weinstein fallout and Corey Feldman's sounding the alarm about the abuse of power in Hollywood years ago on "THE VIEW". Plus, Dean takes a moment to break down why people who like "THE WALKING DEAD" aren't necessarily fans of "FEAR THE WALKNG DEAD". We in the Building, …

Dean talks about where he's been to the Futhamuckin' Fam, bouncing back from close calls in the industry and what it was like attending Def Comedy Jam's 25th anniversary.We're back & We in the Building, son!بقلم Dean Edwards

Comedy is tragedy. As most comics do, Rich Aronovitch has turned his calamities into humor. SMOOTH DADDY JOHNSON. What's in a name? Ask Smooth Daddy Johnson aka Rich Aronovitch. Dean spent a week at sea with Rich and although they've been Kool for years, they finally got to KNOW each other. Only a future comic could go away to camp in their youth a…

Don Barnhart is a comic's comic with over 30 years in the business. He's seen it all and has stories about every one of those years. From bringing his high school dates to the set of 'MORK & MINDY' to becoming a finalist on the original "Star Search", to entertaining the troops worldwide in the new "I Am Battle Comic 3", Don's literally seen every …

Dean talks comedy being subjective & online comedy critics as well as how couch critics have evolved from The Apollo and The Gong Show to American Idol and 'likes' on Facebook. Oh...& about getting tricked into attending Nick Cannon's comedy special taping. We in the Building, son.بقلم Dean Edwards

Dean is in a supportive mood as a few of his friends take leaps in their careers in comedy/entertainment. Plus, Katz Deli, losing a foot, Stevie Wonder's birthday, and making sure to wash hands after meeting fans. We in the Building, son.بقلم Dean Edwards

Dean's 12 Air Force Base Tour ends and he gives us the play by play. We in the Building, son.بقلم Dean Edwards

Dean talks about sharing good news in entertainment prematurely vs. waiting for projects to come into full bloom. He also shares the entire story of how going on tour took a turn for the worst when Atlanta Hartsfield Airport was struck by lightning and how he dealt with delayed and canceled flights for 4 consecutive days in a row. We in the Buildin…

In prep for his upcoming month long tour of Air Force Bases, Dean responds to some of the comments that TFP Fam have written and also talks about men using Face Time & taking selfies in public, great business practices and skinny jeans. We in the Building, son!بقلم Dean Edwards

Dean returns from gigging at sea to discuss sea sickness, Captain Pickard in Park Slope, Katt in the BK & the benefits of NETFLIX comedy specials. We in the Building, son!بقلم Dean Edwards

As the world patiently waits for Nicki Minaj to respond to Remy Ma's scathing dis track, "shETHER", Dean ads his two cents on Battle rapping, so called "femcees", heterosexual males singing Young M.A.'s "OOOOOH" & the lyrical credibility problems facing animated mc's like Busta Rhymes, Ludacris and now, Onika Tanya Maraj's alter ego. We in the Buil…