Drinks, Jokes and Storytelling

Season 5 Begins Just Us

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:04:11 +0000

Mark and Richie discuss current projects including taping a new Comedy Compilation Album, Richie performing live while Mark Directs on Stage, putting up the original play Diving Horses by Vinny Nardiello staring Richie Byrne , Directed by Mark Riccadonna. Vickie talks about her trip to Texas, performing at the Dallas comedy festival, and whats coming up in the new year including March Comedy Madness and Rhino Comedy Contest. Tom was there too....

Raylen Nelson & J.B. Whiskey & Weed on Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:46:28 +0000

Country Western Music Stars Raylen Nelson & J.B. talk about life on the road, writing songs & jokes and how everybody wants to get high with her grandpa Willie and what happened to Snoop Dogg when he did.

Vanessa Hollingshead on Drinks, Jokes on & Storytelling

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 05:30:03 +0000

Richie & Mark welcome the incredibly funny Vanessa Hollingshead to Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling!

J.D. Shapiro on Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling Part 1

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:41:35 +0000

Join Mark Riccadonna, Richie Byrne & Tom Banis as they welcome J.D. Shapiro to Drinks, Jokes and Storytelling. From Robinhood Men in Tights to Battleship Earth So many incredible stories in 1 episode!

Dan Lauria on Drinks Jokes & Storytelling

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Dan Lauria talks to The boys about The Wonder Years, Acting, Writing , Sinatra, Hollywood and so much more.

Melvin George on Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:09:34 +0000

Melvin George discusses Everything from the true story of Mortgage Apple Cake Company to Comedy.

Steve Simeone on Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:02:05 +0000

Steve Simeone Podcast with Drinks Jokes & Storytelling as they discuss what it takes to make it in Entertainment. Steve is incredibly grateful for all he has and discusses growing up in the Simeone household. He talks to Mark Riccadonna , Tom Banis and Justin Gonzalez about paying dues and putting in the work before you made it. What type of jobs he had prior and in the beginning of doing comedy. and what its like now. Steve discusses the differences between LA and Florida, and his youth growing up outside oh Philly. Join as as Comedians and Live entertainers speak about what you dont see on stage.

Ventriloquist Gemini on Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 19:19:26 +0000

Join Gemini as he welcomes us to his studio and shares a few drinks as he takes us through his journey breaking into the business and street performing, to his current situation entertaining so many along the way!

Moscow Music Peace Festival 1989 Stories From Backstage and behind the Scenes with Pete Demas and DOn Jamieson

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:45:19 +0000

The Moscow Music Peace Festival 1989 was a part of Rock-N-Roll history, who better to discuss it with then the epitome of a rock-n-roll comedian Don Jamieson and MTV Producer and Editor Pete Demas. Hear some amazing tales from the USSR. As we hear how MTV made history and some stories from backstage and behind the scenes.SOme Incredible Stories of Motley Crue , Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osborne and so many more.

Paul Virzi on Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 01:06:13 +0000

Join us for an incredible episode of DJS, RIchie Byrne and Mark Riccadonna welcome the incredible Paul Virzi to the Cast. They discuss all things comedy from Hell gigs to all the ups and downs.

Lisa Lampanelli on Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:07:44 +0000

Join Mark Riccadonna, Richie Byrne & Tom Banis as the welcome the amazing Lisa Lampanelli to Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling. The stories and laughs are endless. Lisa discusses how life is since leaving comedy and enter motivational speaking, along with her new project Losers with a Dream Podcast. Some amazing stories from off stage including some incredible personalities including Patrice Oniel, Derick Jeter and so many more.

Episode 123 With Annie Gong

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Richie & Mark have a very special guest all the way from New Zealand. Annie Gong is an incredible Musician who plays the Electric Accordion and programs it to sound like a full orchestra. She has an amazing personality and an incredible story. Tune in for another entertaining Live Entertainer. This Episode Was Produced by Tom Banis, Angry Shih Tzu Productions & Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

Episode 122 With Kara & Tim Boyd

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 23:00:00 +0000

The Boys get together with Kara & Tim Boyd. Kara Boyd has some amazing stories as a Talent Booker from her years sailing the high seas on Disney cruise lines and more, which is where she met her husband Tim from Johnny Danger Live. Tune in as we go behind the scenes.
This Episode Was Produced by Tom Banis, Angry Shih Tzu Productions & Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

Episode 121 Live From The Road with Jim Mendrinos

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 22:26:59 +0000

Jim Mendrinos opens a virtual comedy club. Mark and Tom get very excited about it. Mark is coming to you live from Florida From the No Apologies Comedy tour. Richie is missing in action. This Episode Was Produced by Tom Banis, Angry Shih Tzu Productions & Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

Episode 120 With Buddy Fitzpatrick

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:29:57 +0000

Buddy Fitzpatrick a NY comic born in Philadelphia joins us this week. He is an actor and writer who has known Richie since the beginning. Buddy just came off a very successful Dry Bar Special. The boys talk about Kevin Meaney and the impact he made on them, Richie trying to hook Kevin's mom up with Dr. Oz, while Mark and Buddy talk about liars and lies they tell to blow you off. The gang reminisces on Ben Creed saving elderly people at Dangerfields. Happy Buick Day Everyone! This Episode Was Produced by Christian Cordes at Shared Universe, Angry Shih Tzu Productions & Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

Episode 119 With Dan Pasternack

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:17:17 +0000

For more than two decades, Dan Pasternack has been in the business of making television and digital entertainment in various roles including producer, programmer, studio/production company executive, and writer. He is currently developing a feature film with Lorne Michaels’ company Broadway Video for Paramount Pictures and is the showrunner on a presentation for Amazon being produced by Critical Content. Pasternack also heads his newly formed Little Bear Bear Productions, through which he has produced a special for Adult Swim, is in development on another project for Adult Swim, and is in production on a comedy documentary series for Audible, which he is writing, producing and hosting.--This Episode Was Produced by Christian Cordes at Shared Universe, Angry Shih Tzu Productions & Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

Episode 118 With Rick Overton

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 23:00:00 +0000

It's just Gig soup with Rick Overton, so much fun the show starts as soon as he logs on. Richard Overton is an American screenwriter, actor, and comedian. His writing credits include Dennis Miller Live, and his acting credits include Willow and The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne. The boys talk about growing up in show business, making George Burns laugh with a great joke, working with Jonathan Winters, Bill Murray, and Robin Williams. Jokes are word Jazz- come listen in. This Episode Was Produced by Ming Chen at A Shared Universe, Angry Shih Tzu Productions & Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

Episode 117 With Stanley Andrucyk

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:02:52 +0000

Join Us for another incredible Episode of DJS with special guest Stanley Andrucyk. Take a Peak behind the curtains with a promoter and entrepreneur from AM Productions. Join us for a Drink, Joke, and some stories from Tour with such legends as John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle, Jim Gaffigan, Willie Nelson, one of the Legendary Beatles along with much much more! This Episode Was Produced by Tom Banis, Angry Shih Tzu Productions & Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

Episode 116 With Michael E. Moran, Jr.

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 18:49:32 +0000

This week the boys of "DJS" join up with Jason Pollock from the "Hi I'm Jason" podcast to welcome Michael E. Moran, Jr. the President & CEO of The Palace in Stamford CT. Everyone loves a great story, and when Michael joins these two podcasts, boy does he deliver! If you like Chocolate Beer, Whiskey & Coke or Vodka sit back and enjoy a laugh. A major First- RICHIE DOESN'T Drink this episode! We tie Marks' Quote in a few times "All The World is a Stage and most are desperately unprepared!" Even though the show goes without a hitch- everyone is actually prepared! From stories of Elvis's tour manager, Chicago, country music, and comedians, Michael has it all - go check out The Palace Theatre in Stamford. Now let's enjoy the very handsome Mr. Moran. This Episode Was Produced by Jason Pollock and Justin Gonzalez who also host their own podcast "Hi, I'm Jason" check them out-, Angry Shih Tzu Productions & Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

Episode 115 With Paul Provenza

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Paul Provenza joins the boys in a very special episode. Paul Provenza is a television presenter, actor, actor on stage, radio panelist, stand-up comedian, filmmaker, and skeptic based in Los Angeles. In 2005 he became a director of one of the comedians favorites The Aristocrats. Paul tells stories of his journey in the business including Drinking with Steve Martin. This Episode Was Produced by A Shared Universe, Angry Shih Tzu Productions & Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

Episode 114 With KP Burke

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 19:36:22 +0000

A very skinny KP shows up and surprises the boys who haven't seen a gym since Jim Florentine worked with them. The winner of the Jacksonville Florida Comedy Competition, twelve years running and podcasts with his father on one of Marks Favorite podcasts "American Loser". Mark Plugs KP's best episodes from American Loser, guess who was on those episodes? Yep you guessed it Mark. Comics don't age well and KP looks like a founding father and they realize why jokes are fun. Tune in and find out. This Episode Was Produced by A Shared Universe, Angry Shih Tzu Productions & Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

Episode 113 With Us

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0000

Us. The new season starts with an all-new studio, A Shared Universe in Eatontown NJ. New producer Christian "The Big Kahuna" meets the boys LIVE- in the studio. Mark is fueled on 1675 whiskey and what looks like a perm. Richie is well-groomed and ready to figure out how he is one degree of separation from everyone. They talk dead birds and tramp stamps. This Episode Was Produced by A Shared Universe, Angry Shih Tzu Productions & Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

Episode 104 With Mike Vecchione

Thu, 21 May 2020 19:43:32 +0000

A new episode

Episode 103 With Yannis Pappas

Thu, 21 May 2020 19:42:24 +0000

A new episode

Episode 102 With Brennan Poole

Thu, 21 May 2020 19:41:53 +0000

A new episode

Episode 101

Thu, 21 May 2020 19:41:24 +0000

A new episode

Episode 100 With Paige Davis and Doug Wilson

Thu, 21 May 2020 19:40:43 +0000

A new episode

Episode 99 Tim Krompier

Thu, 21 May 2020 19:40:02 +0000

A new episode

Episode 98 With Richie Minervini

Wed, 13 May 2020 12:52:51 +0000

A new episode

Episode 97 With Richie Redding

Wed, 13 May 2020 12:48:40 +0000

A new episode

Episode 96 With Kevin Flynn

Mon, 11 May 2020 21:46:30 +0000

A new episode

Episode 95 With Chris Mazzilli

Mon, 11 May 2020 19:59:32 +0000

A new episode

Episode 94 With Chris Roach

Fri, 08 May 2020 15:51:40 +0000

A new episode

Episode 93 With Maureen Langan

Fri, 08 May 2020 15:41:36 +0000

A new episode

Episode 92 With Daniel Schechter

Fri, 08 May 2020 15:34:58 +0000

A new episode

Episode 91 With Rich Vos

Wed, 06 May 2020 19:20:52 +0000

A new episode

Episode 90 With Daniel Schechter

Wed, 06 May 2020 19:17:55 +0000

A new episode

Episode 89 With Ben Creed

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 22:07:23 +0000

A new episode

Episode 88 With Troy Hendrickson

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 01:04:16 +0000

A new episode

Episode 87

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 22:54:35 +0000

A new episode

Episode 86 With Craig Gass

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 23:00:00 +0000

A new episode

Episode 85 With Janine LaManna

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 23:00:00 +0000

A new episode

Episode 84 With Anthony Rodia

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:49:27 +0000

A new episode

Episode 83 With Rob Bartlett

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:43:57 +0000

A new episode

Episode 82 Coronavirus Monday

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:28:35 +0000

A new episode

Episode 81 With Don Jamieson

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:27:16 +0000

A new episode

Episode 80 With Doug Wilson

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:44:17 +0000

A new episode

Episode 79 With Vic DiBitetto

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:12:26 +0000

A new episode

Episode 78 With Chuck Nice

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 18:20:49 +0000

A new episode

Episode 77 With Jimmy Cannizzaro and Jenna Esposito

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 20:06:38 +0000

A new episode

Episode 76 With James Mattern

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 14:41:42 +0000

A new episode

Episode 75 With Carole Montgomery

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:52:26 +0000

A new episode

Episode 74 With Ronnie Marmo

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:17:41 +0000

A new episode

Episode 73 With James Mattern

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 19:45:11 +0000

A new episode

Episode 72 With Joe Richardson & Dr Nick Morrissey

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:44:08 +0000

A new episode

Episode 71 with Joey Kola

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 23:30:28 +0000

A new episode

Episode 70 With Dena Blizzard

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:07:48 +0000

A new episode

Episode 69 With Geno Vento

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:06:30 +0000

A new episode

Episode 68 With Jay Black

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:55:01 +0000

A new episode

Episode 67 With Jimmy Cannizzaro

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:40:10 +0000

A new episode

Episode 66 With Kate Wolff

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:38:03 +0000

A new episode

Episode 65 With Brendan Donegan

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 21:09:53 +0000

A new episode

Episode 64 With Tom Cotter

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 20:46:43 +0000

A new episode

Episode 63 With Eddie Brill

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 20:26:21 +0000

A new episode

Episode 62 With Missy G Hall

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 19:56:27 +0000

A new episode

Episode 61 With Tom Banis

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:17:02 +0000

A new episode

Episode 60 (First Video Podcast) Day 4 Of Quarantine

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 05:11:42 +0000

Richie Byrne, Mark Riccadonna and SoulJoel go over the current state of the world while keeping their social distance

Episode 59 With comedian and actor Chris Monty

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:45:24 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Season 2: Episode 2 w/ comedian and actor Chris Monty

Mark Riccadonna, Richie Byrne and Soul Joel are joined by long time friend, comedian and actor Chris Monty.

Chris talks about recently getting married and becoming a father.

Episode 58 The Boys Are Back

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:13:53 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Drinks Jokes and Storytelling Season 2, Episode 1

We're back after taking some time off

Co-hosts Mark Riccadonna, Richie Byrne and producer Soul Joel catch up and tell everyone what they've been up to at the Comic Strip in NYC. Join Us

Episode 57: The Return of Mike Burton

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:13:57 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 57: The Return of Mike Burton

This show with Mark, Richie and Joel is not our typical show.

We start and finish in a different way.

Listen in and let us know what you think!

Episode 56: Special Guest Chuck Gill

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:58:09 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Special Guest Chuck Gill with Richie, Mark and Joel

Episode 55: Special Guest Joey Kola Returns

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 20:15:00 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 55: Special Guest Joey Kola Returns

Mark, Richie and Joel welcome back Joey Kola for the 1st episode of 2019!

Catch your breath, listen in, and laugh.

Thanks for sharing!

Episode 54: Special Guest Joey Kola

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 19:14:22 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 54 with Special Guest Joey Kola

Warning: Catch your breathe before you listen, Joey Kola takes the ball and runs with the show right from the beginning.

Mark, Richie and Joel welcome Joey in at the legendary Comic Strip and laugh from the beginning to the end.

Joey talks about his infamous brother in law, that he mentions on stage and working the road at Betty's Fireside with Bob Wood.

Listen in, Laugh and share!

Episode 53: Christmas Show w/ Santa

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:53:40 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 53 with Santa

It's our Christmas Show w/ Santa in studio along with Richie, Mark and Joel!

Listen in, Laugh and Share!

Episode 52: Special Guest James Mattern

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 23:23:21 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Our 52nd Episode, which means we've been doing this podcast for 1 year!!!

We welcome our long time friend James Mattern, who warmed up the audience for Richie Byrne's special.

We talk about that, James moving from Las Vegas to New York City and more.....

Tune in, Laugh and Share!

Episode 51: The Boys are Back with Kevin Brennan

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 05:29:55 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 51: The Boys are back with Kevin Brennan

Kevin Brennan joins Mark Riccadonna, Richie Byrne and Joel Richardson in studio and discusses everything from moving to LA for the Norm McDonnald Sports Show to being married with two kids and being featured in Forbes Magazine for his two current podcasts.

Listen in, Laugh and share!

Episode 50: The Return of Vinnie Nardiello

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:48:45 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 50: The Return of Vinnie Nardiello

Vinnie joins Mark, Richie and Joel in studio for the 2nd time and comes out SWINGING.

Why does Vinnie have so much anger? Find out what he confronts Richie about.....

Episode 49: Special Guest Steven Rogers

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 18:32:43 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 49: Special Guest Steven Rogers

Mark, Richie and Joel are joined in studio by Steven Rogers.

Steven talks about the first big show he did was when Mark Ricccadonna pulled him out of the audience at a show, not knowing he was a comedian.

Originally from Upstate NY, Steven shares about how he first met Brian Regan and now opens up for him when Brian tours the United States.

You'll want to listen all the way until the end on this one, as Steven has a big announcement.

Listen in, Laugh, and Share!

Episode 48: Special Guest Mike Burton

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 02:44:33 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 48: Special Guest Mike Burton

Mark, Richie and Joel welcome in Special Guest Mike Burton.

Mike comes in giving the boys advice after listening to previous episodes.

The fellas discuss having kids and doing comedy, traveling, and stories from the road!

Please listen, comment to give us your feedback, and share this with others.

We have the best fans......

Episode 47: Special Guest Jackie Byrne

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:11:06 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 47 w/ Special Guest Jackie Byrne

Mark, Richie and Joel welcome in long time friend and comedienne Jackie Byrne.

Richie and Jackie discuss how they might be related and their Irish-Cathollic upbringing.

Jackie tells the boys about how she first heard of Richie Byrne and how they might be related.

Listen in, laugh, and share!

Episode 46: Special Guest Xorje Olivares

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 02:21:11 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 46 w/ Special Guest Xorje Olivares

Mark, Richie and Joel welcome in producer and radio personality Xorje Olivares.

Originally from Texas living in New York City. Xorje takes us on the journey of growing up in Texas as a Christian Gay Latino Male.

Xorje has a story, like no other. This is a must listen!

Episode 45: Special Guest David Feldman

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 16:05:39 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 45 with special guest David Feldman. Best friends with Jackie, "The Joke Man," Martling, David Feldman has been writing jokes and performing for decades. Listen in as David takes Richie, Mark and Joel on a ride.

David comes into The Comic Strip Live SWINGING from the beginning......

Episode 44: Carole Montgomery Returns....

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 03:42:44 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Carole Montgomery returns with Mark, Richie and Joel in studio.

Just in time for Women of a Certain Age to be headlining the Vault inside the Valley Forge Casino Resort.

Carole discusses doing 22 USO tours with Mark, performing for the troops.

They bust on Joel while telling some fun stories from the road.

Listen in, Laugh and share.

Episode 43: Special Guest Craig Gass

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 18:59:55 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 43 with special guest Craig Guest

Part 2 of having Craig Gass in studio with Mark Riccadonna, Richie Byrne and producer Soul Joel.

Craig discusses getting sober, being at a Marilyn Manson Concert and meeting the biggest Seahawk Fan at a bar in Vegas.

You'll want to hear this episode.

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Episode 42: Special Guest Mark Normand

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 18:28:20 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 42: Special Guest Mark Normand

Originally from New Orleans, Mark Normand discuses with Richie, Mark and Joel about hosting the VMA's at Radio City Music Hall, one week after being on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

Recorded at the Comic Strip Live in NYC.

Listen in, Laugh and share!

Episode 41: Summer Recap w/ Mark, Richie and Joel

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:35:34 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

The boys are back in town together!

Mark returns from his Summer Tour of 11 different states, warming up a comedy special in Nashville, and headlining the Borgata.

Richie discusses taping his special and being the co-host of Hanging with Langan on KGO in San Fransisco 10pm to 1am EST with Mauren Langan Sunday Nights.

Listen in, laugh, and share!

Episode 40: DJ Hazard Returns with the boys starting out laughing

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 16:28:22 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 40: The Return of DJ Hazard

Richie, Mark and Joel kick off the epiosde laughing... Find out why Joel name called Richie

Back by popular demand, the legendary DJ Hazard discuss growing up in NY, moving to Boston with his family, Chicago and finally Boston.

Episode 39: Retired NYPD Detective and Comedian Mark DeMayo

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 18:29:30 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 39: Retired NYPD Detective and Comedian Mark DeMayo

Mark, Richie and Joel welcome in their old friend comedian Mark DeMayo

Mark talks about his one man show 20&OUT that's off broadway, where he talks about stories working for the NYPD.

Richie tells DeMayo about the gig in Bayonne, where the booker got them confused.

It's a great episode by a monster headlining comedian and great story teller.

Listen in, Laugh and Share.

Episode 38: Vinnie Nardiello at The Strip

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 15:18:09 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 38: Vinnie Nardiello

Best Friends Mark Riccadonna and Richie Byrne welcome their long time friend Vinnie Nardiello.

Find out why Joel is so quiet in the beginning...

Vinny kills from start to finish, catch your breathe, get ready to laugh!

Listen in, laugh, and share.

Episode 37: The Ball Busting Maureen Langan

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:14:23 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 37: The Ball Busting Maureen Langan

Mark, Richie and Joel welcome in studio Maureen Langan, who comes out of the gate firing.

She's the only guest that listened to all of our episodes before coming on and brought her OWN drink in studio.

Listen in, Laugh, and share!

Episode 36: Just Mark, Richie and Joel.

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 14:45:17 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 36: Mark, Richie and Joel solo in studio

The boys tell tales about their trip to Nantucket

Mark and Richie have a "me" spa day!

Listen in, Laugh, and share with others!

Episode 35: Music and Comedy w/ Rhonda Hansome

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:40:40 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

A very special episode with Rhonda Hansome

Mark, Richie and Joel interview the multi-talented comedian, actresses, and director!

Rhonda hits the ground running early in this episode, telling the guys all of the big musical acts she's opened for including Anita Baker, Diana Ross, and Aretha Franklin.

Listen in, Laugh, and Share!

Episode 34: Special Guest Geno Vento of Geno's Steaks

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 08:31:08 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 34: Special Guest Geno Vento of Geno's Steaks

Recorded LIVE inside The Famous Comic Strip LIVE in New York City!

Richie, Mark and Joel recorded 2 episodes with Geno and combined it into one.

Tune in to find out why and get to know a different side of Geno, as he tells us all of the charity work he does behind the scenes.

Episode 33: Special Guest Craig Gass

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:14:26 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 33: Special Guest Comedian Craig Gass in studio at the Comic Strip Live w/ your Mark, Richie and Joel.

Craig talks about watching the Cubs win the World Series and catching Bill Murray on Facebook Live from Wrigley Field, just as the Cubs win!

Plus stories from the road and much much more!

@CraigGassComedy is one of the greatest story tellers!

Episode 32: The Legendary DJ Hazard

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 21:31:28 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 32 w/ The Legendary DJ Hazard

Richie, Mark and Joel are joined by long time friend DJ Hazard, who started comedy in Boston at the famous Ding Ho Comedy Club, where many of the comedians out Boston started.

Originally from NYC, DJ talks about moving to Chicago and then Boston before starting comedy.

Sit back, relax and enjoy as DJ takes us all on a journey!

Episode 31: Funny Farm Animal Rescue Live Show

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 18:55:29 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Our 1st Live Show

Recorded back in April with special guest radio personality David Allen Pratt

The night was at the Garden State Beer Company to benefit Funny Farm Animal Rescue

Listen in, Laugh and Share.

Thank you!

Episode 30: Special Guest Paul Mercurio

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:10:56 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Special Guest Paul Mecurio

Old time friends Mark and Richie sit down with Paul, who has been warming up tv shows for decades and currently for The Late Night Show w/ Stephen Colbert.

Listen in, Laugh, and Share!

Thank you!

Episode 29: Special Guest John Fugelsang

Wed, 30 May 2018 04:18:28 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 29: Special Guest John Fugelsang Twitter: @JohnFugelsang

John discusses interviewing 3 out of the 4 Beatles. 2 of them in the same week on 2 different contineants.

Richie and Mark normally spend 30 minutes with each gueset, but we didn't even get to the Beatles until minute 27, as Richie points out.

John discusses the unusual way his parents met and fell in love.

Subscribe to our podcast, laugh, then share with others!

Thank you!

Episode 28: Special Guest Dr. Oz

Wed, 23 May 2018 21:14:33 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 28: A Special Episode and first non comedian guest Dr. Oz!

Tune in and listen as Dr. Oz sits down with Richie, Mark and Joel.

Count how many times Dr. Oz makes fun of Richie! It's fun.

Episode 27: Jeffrey Gurian in studio at Comic Strip

Wed, 16 May 2018 18:28:57 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Comedy Historian Jeffrey Gurian joins Mark, Richie and Joel in studio!

How approiately suited to have Jeffrey as this week's guest at the Comic Strip, as he shared with his the stories behind his book "Make 'Em Laugh. 35 Years of The Comic Strip, the Best Comedy Club of All Time." Get this book and his latest book "Healing Your Heart, By Changing Your Mind" on his website www.comedymatterstv.com

Jeffrey cracks mulitple jokes, as he tells Richie, Mark, and Joel about writing for Rodney Dangerfield and Joan Rivers, becoming a member of The Friar's Club being sponsored by Milton Berle, and much much more!

Download FREE on iTunes, Google Play and Laughable App

Episode 26: Michael Somerville Returns

Wed, 09 May 2018 22:12:01 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Michael Somerville returns to Drinks Jokes and Storytelling inside The Comic Strip Live

Richie and Mark catch up with their long time friend Michael Somerville.

Meanwhile Joel remains the punching bag of the podcast!

Listen in, laugh, and share with others!

Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.

Episode 25: RC Smith in studio at Comic Strip Live

Wed, 02 May 2018 13:50:03 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 25 of Drinks, Jokes and Storytelling w/ special guest RC Smith

Richie and Mark share non stop laughs as they discuss RC's depature from NY, as he starts a new chapter of his life in Florida with his family.

They discuss warm up comedy, life and the road, and the time RC got arrested 20 years ago.

You won't want to miss this episode.

Episode 24: Teddy Smith in studio at Comic Strip Live

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:41:44 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 24 of Drinks Jokes and Storytelling

w/ special guest Teddy Smith in studio along with Mark, Richie and Joel.

Find out about when Teddy and Richie did a gig together in Long Island.

Plus Teddy had to perform on a show after George Wallace and Jerry Seinfield.

Mark sets up a comedy show near Times Square in a Strip Club.

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Episode 23: A Day in the Life of Joel, Mark and Richie

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:59:28 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 23: A Day in the Life of Joel, Mark and Richie

Richie and Mark discuss a Sunday spent in Philly w/ Geno Vento of Geno's Steaks, The Singing Santa of Philly Pops Chuck Gill, Tony Luke's fundraiser, and The Rim Cafe w/ Rene and Belle!

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Thanks for tuning in!

Episode 22: The Jimmy Shubert Show

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 14:34:36 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Special Guest Jimmy Shubert joins Richie and Mark in studio.

He tells one of the best Sam Kinison stories that took place at the Comedy Store in LA.

We barely said hello, Jimmy took the ball and ran with it.

Warning: Please don't listen to this show unless your lungs are at full capacity.

By the end of the show, you're going to lose your breath!

Episode 21: One Funny Mother Dena Blizzard

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 19:59:53 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

A special episode of Drinks, Jokes and Storytelling w/ Dena Blizzard

Dena shares with Richie some funny stories of how she got started in comedy and turned her brand into opportunities for others.

Now Dena, in addition to her one woman show, "One Funny Mother," she also has a board game "Chardonay Go," and her own Facebook Live show every Tuesday Night called "Tipsy Tuesday" Like her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/onefunnymother/

Episode 20: We're Back!

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:49:35 +0000

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We're back

Mark and Richie are back in studio for a belated St. Patty's Day addition.

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Episode 19: Mike Keegan Tells His Side of The Story

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 19:51:35 +0000

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Special Episode 19th w/ The Mike Keegan Rebuttal Story

Mike Keegan joins Mark Riccadonna and Richie Byrne at the Comic Strip Live after Richie, in an earlier episode, tells the story how a local Long Island man thought Mike Keegan was the late legendary comedian John Pinette.

Mike brings his own drink and street joke to the episode.

Listen in, laugh, and please share with others!

Episode 18: Vic Henley one of the greatest story tellers

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:19:55 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Epsisode 18: Vic Henley

One of the greatest story tellers, Vic Henley joins Mark and Richie in studio at The Comic Strip Live.

Vic tells the story about being a bookie for sports gambling while attending college at Auburn University.

Getting permantely banned by a comedy club after getting a standing ovation on the first night.

Listen in for 30 minutes, we promise you won't stop laughing.

Episode 17: Carole Montgomery joins The Boys

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:27:26 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Recorded at the Comic Strip Live

Episode 17 with special guest Carole Montgomery

Richie Byrne and Mark Riccadonna discuss working Grandpa's Comedy Club on Staten Island, The Riveria in Vegas, and the homeless shelter behind Billionaire Row in Manhattan.

Richie tells the same Street Joke for the 2nd time.

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Episode 16: The Lost Episode

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 01:11:07 +0000

Soul Joel Preesents

Formally Episode #2 from 2017 that we never aired!

This edition of Drinks, Jokes and Storytelling got lost in the archives when we first created this show.

Listen in as Richie and Mark tell stories about working with Robert Schimmel, Brian Reagan and Jackie, "The Joke Man," Martling.

Episode 15: The Paul McCartney Episode

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 21:49:30 +0000

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The Paul McCartney Episode

Richie and Mark both discuss the times they met John McEnroe.

Find out why Mark's wife Angie had Mark thrown out of the bar, where she was working in NYC.

Richie discusses seeing Paul McCartney live last year in concert, but then fell asleep and missed the opportunity of a life time.

Tune in and find out why!

Episode 14: Hanging with Kevin Flynn

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 16:32:13 +0000

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Richie and Mark are joined by actor and comedian Kevin Flynn.

A former professional soccer player and coach, Kevin discusses his career path including playing soccer in college.

Recorded inside The Comic Strip Live Comedy Club in New York City, this was a fun hang while catching up with Kevin.

Episode 13: Angelo Lozada back in town from West Coast

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 15:02:21 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Richie and Mark sit down with Angelo Lozada, who just got back in from the West Coast over the weekend. Opening for Trevor Noah in LA and Santa Barbara.

Angelo talks about the after parties in LA, the crowds dealing with the mudslides in Santa Barbara, and the night he met Trevor Noah at Gotham Comedy Club.

Now Angelo is the warm up comedian for The Daily Show for Trevor Noah and opens on the road touring across the country.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this podcast!

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Episode 12: Special Guest Mike Somerville

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:25:52 +0000

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Special Guest Mike Somerville joins Mark Riccadonna and Richie Byrne inside The Comic Strip Live in New York.

They talk everything from Mike's road stories opening for Brad Garrett, doing Letterman, and you'll never guess what happens the night Mike takes a private jet to a gig!

Episode 11: The Oprah Story

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 23:21:46 +0000

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Mark Riccadonna and Richie Byrne discuss the day Richie met Oprah on set at the Dr. Oz Show.

You'll never guess how it ended....

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Episode 10: Inside The Journey of Rock Star Comic Dustin Chafin

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 05:34:55 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

A special edition of Drinks Jokes and Storytelling

Recorded inside The Comics Strip Live in NYC.

Richie Byrne and Mark Riccadonna welcome in Dustin Chafin.

Dustin gives an inside to his life prior to comedy. His up bringing in Texas, his Mom taking him to concerts at 7, and time spent has a Mormon in Chile.

You'll never guess where journey takes them.

Not even Richie and Mark knew this side of Dustin.

You're going to want to listen to this show twice.

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Episode 9: Who S#!t in the Box? w/ Tom Briscoe

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:49:23 +0000

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Mark, Richie and Joel are back at The Comic Strip Live w/ comedian Tom Briscoe and Joel's Dad Joe.

You're never going to guess who S#!T in the box. It's one of Mark Riccadonna's favorite stories of all time.

Non stop laughs and stories!

Richie receives an unexpected compliment on a cruise ship and Mark talks about traveling to Mexico w/ Rich Vos.

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Episode 8: Christmas Stories

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 23:54:57 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

The Christmas Edition

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire or in Riccadonna's case, peanuts.

Find out their favorite Christmas movies.

Thanks for everyone who listens in every week!

Please share, like our Facebook page and leave us a review on iTunes and Facebook!

Episode 7: The Friar's Club, Cruise Ships and Weight Loss

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 17:20:07 +0000

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Drinks, Jokes and Story Telling hits the road, as we recorded at the famous Comic Strip Live in New York.

This week Richie and Mark @MarkRiccadonna are joined by comedian Tom Briscoe

They discuss Tom's recent weight loss, hanging at the Friar's club and stories from working on a cruise ship, as a comedian.

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Episode 6: Richie Byrne Christmas Variety Show

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 14:18:49 +0000

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A special Richie Byrne Christmas Variety Show episode

Richie Byrne (@RichieBComedy), Mark Riccadonna (@MarkRiccadonna) and Soul Joel (@SJPComedy) are joined again by warm up comedian and actress Tracy Locke.

We discuss this week's Richie Byrne Christmas Variety Show Saturday December 9th in Riverton, NJ.

For tickets go to SJPComedy.com or find us all on Facebook.

Episode 5: Warm up Comedians w/ special guest Tracy Locke

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:50:41 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

A special episode of Drinks Jokes and Storytelling

Richie Byrne (@RichieBComedy), Mark Riccadonna (@MarkRiccadonna) and Soul Joel (@SJPComedy) get ready for the Richie Byrne Christmas Variety Show, they decided to record a special episode w/ guest comedian Tracy Locke.

Tracy Locke is also an actress, singer and warm up comedian. Richie and Tracy discuss being a warm up comedian for various tv shows.

You're never going to guess what professional sport Tracy played for 4.5 years.

Mark discusses being the director of the Richie Byrne Show and his visit to the Dr. Oz Show and more in NYC.

Grab a drink, sit back and enjoy! Then share this show.

Episode 4: The Mike Keegan Story- We're Obviously Running Out of Celebrities

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 06:16:13 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Drinks, Jokes and Story Telling w/ Mark Riccadonna and Richie Byrne

Richie Byrne (@RichieBComedy), Mark Riccadonna (@MarkRiccadonna) and Soul Joel (@SJPComedy) take the show on the road and record at the world famous Comic Strip Live in New York.

Nothing good will ever happen when Richie hangs inside a bar.

Find out what happens when Richie meets a stranger twice with Mike Keegan and a case of mistaken identity.

Episode 3: Who's Your Hero? Rodney and Carlin Stories

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 02:07:14 +0000

Soul Joel Presents

Episode 3-

You'll have to make sure you listen to episode 2 first, as there is an update from The Adam Sandler Story with Richie.

Richie Byrne (@RichieBComedy), Mark Riccadonna (@MarkRiccadonna) and Soul Joel (@SJPComedy) discuss their heros and why you should never meet them!

The boys discuss meeting George Carlin, Steven Wright, and Rodney Dangerfield.

Pour your drink, sit back and relax. Don't forget to rate us on iTunes and Google Play and share this podcast with your friends!

Episode 2: The Adam Sandler Story

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:48:45 +0000

Thank you to all that listened to our first episode.

Now grab your drink, sit back and relax and listen to Richie Byrne (@RichieBComedy), Mark Riccadonna (@MarkRiccadonna) and Soul Joel (@SJPComedy) and why Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) owes Richie Byrne $150

Episode 1: The Cursing Story

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 21:03:52 +0000

Richie Byrne and Mark Riccadonna cost host the first of many storytelling podcasts, along with producer Soul Joel. The boys kick things off with a story from the road of the decision of Richie Byrne's opening act to be clean or curse at a fundraiser for a Catholic School Fundraiser. Listen in, Laugh, and Share!