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Howie's High Sierra Comedy VaultEp234.Erin O'Connor comedian, sweet individual and former SF Bay Area galEpisode 234 with Erin O'Connor comedian, sweet individual and former SF Bay Area gal. This marks her very first time on my podcast and I might add is also married to comedian Bob Zany (but don't hold that against her folks).
2018-11-2500 min
The Answer Me Love Podcast with Melanie Baldonado"It was ours." The four loves of my life, and realizing I'm my father's daughter with Erin O'Connor.On episode 3 of “The Answer Me Love Podcast” I sit with the brilliant, glamorous, classy, and very funny stand-up comedian Erin O’Connor. Erin recalls the four loves of her life, including her husband of 26 years, and we laugh about the “coincidences” of comedians having affairs with the same comedians as our other comedian friends- did you follow that? We reflect on the ways our parents' relationship influences how we approach our own. And of course, Erin gives us her take on what good love feels like.
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2018-09-1700 min
2015-05-1922 min2015-05-1223 minBob Zany ShowEddie PenceComedian/Husband/Dog Owner Eddie Pence talks about the gigantic contest he just won, what it's like to watch a music legend watch stand-up, and why he got cast in "How to Be a Grown Up" instead of me. I have a pretty good idea, Bay-bee!
2015-05-0525 minBob Zany ShowShangWith a new special and millions of fans, why is comedian/marketing genius Shang so Shangry, Baybee?
2015-04-2820 minBob Zany ShowMark GrossEverybody has a Bob Zany story. Mike & Molly Producer Mark Gross shares his, but can we get him to play the saxophone, too, Bay-bee?!
2015-04-2122 minBob Zany ShowDom IrerraDom confesses his love for me and tells a great story about a swaggery late-night talk show host. But its Erin who gets Politically Incorrect, Baybee!
2015-03-0332 minBob Zany ShowHarland Williams Part 2In the second half of our confab with Harland Williams, he reveals why he named the heroine of his new game app after a popular reproductive organ. And as he says, "If you're just gonna laugh, maybe this isn't the podcast for you," Baybee!
2015-03-0324 minBob Zany ShowHarland Williams Part 1Harland Williams had so much to say about clock-winding, barn owls, ticker tape parades, canasta and jelly, we had to cut this interview in half. Plus we couldn't stop laughing, Baybee!
2015-02-2326 minBob Zany ShowKevin FaganSomething a little different this week: We sit down with Kevin Fagan, creator of my favorite comic strip, Drabble. The writer/artist/donut fan says his story lines bring "a little bit of light to our very dark world." Do people say that about my jokes?
2015-02-1734 minBob Zany ShowDwayne PerkinsComedian Dwayne Perkins stops by to talk about his crowd-funded feature film, Dying to Kill and priceless comedy advice he learned while cruising with the legendary Marty Allen, Bay-bee!
2015-02-0935 minBob Zany ShowJohnny SanchezI finally find out why Johnny Sanchez avoided me during our two week comedy tour of Israel. It had less to do with the Wailing Wall than I thought, but my dream of a SancheZany hybrid show is still just that, a dream, Baybee!
2015-01-2842 minBob Zany ShowApril MacieWhat makes April Macie's stories about her Irish family so good? They're true. Fellow Irish Lassie/Co-Host Erin O'Connor doesn't laugh much, but when she does, she means it. April made her laugh. A lot.
2015-01-2232 minBob Zany ShowJohn ManfrellottiEverybody recognizes Jon Manfrellotti from Everybody Loves Raymond. Me? I prefer his role as the bookie in Men of a Certain Age...the guy who tells endless jokes to deflect his insecurities. I think I met my soul mate, Baybee!
2015-01-1334 minBob Zany ShowJackson PerdueJackson Perdue swears that serving as Pauly Shore's babysitter convinced him to become a comedian instead of a criminal, and tells a great story about his recent near-death experience and how it lead to a David Hasselhoff-esque Lifesaving Moment, Baybee!
2015-01-1233 minBob Zany ShowGreg FitzsimmonsFour-time Emmy Award winner Greg Fitzsimmons admits to working on some jokes for up to a year. But we get the Letterman/Stern/Conan/Kimmel regular to finally reveal the real secret to his success: "I never reply to people." Something else we have in common, Bay-bee!
2015-01-0536 minBob Zany ShowBest of The Bob Zany Show: Kira Soltanovich, Orny Adams and Christopher TitusLet's take a look back at some of the best moments from the Bob Zany Show featuring appearances from Kira Soltanovich, Orny Adams and Christopher Titus
Its simply the best BAY-BEE!
Have a great new year!
2014-12-3039 minBob Zany ShowBest of The Bob Zany Show: Roy Wood Jr., Henry Phillips and Todd Glass!Let's take a look back at some of the best moments from the Bob Zany Show featuring appearances from Roy Wood Jr., Henry Phillips and Todd Glass.
Its simply the best BAY-BEE!
2014-12-2338 minBob Zany ShowSuli McCulloughSuli McCullough's comedy career began at UCLA with a classic "Right Place/Right Time" success story. The Tonight Show writer/Jamie Foxx Show regular also explains how losing three times on The Dating Game probably didn't help his career, "Dressing like a Huxtable" probably did, and why he still answers to "Crazy Legs" Bay-bee!
2014-12-1533 minBob Zany ShowHelen HongHow did this funny, perky comedian wind up in one of the most depressing feature films of all time? Helen Hong talks about the audition for the Coen Brothers that she almost turned down, and why she thinks anybody that doesn't love California is stupid, Bay-bee!
2014-11-1738 minBob Zany ShowPauly ShoreFormer Comedy Store fry-cook turned household name Pauly Shore stops by to talk about politics (yes, politics) and his new documentary, "Pauly Shore Stands Alone," and then leaves. That's right, we walked The Weasel, Bay-bee! Hear it unfold in this don't miss interview.
2014-11-1735 minBob Zany ShowTed Lange Part 2Actor/Director Ted Lange (AKA Isacc from The Love Boat) fills up the second half of our interview with more great show-bizz stories, including how Richard Pryor inspired him and what to do when The Black Panthers bust in during your Macbeth performance. The show must go on, Bay-bee!
2014-11-0534 minBob Zany ShowTed Lange Part 1Actor/Director Ted Lange (AKA Isacc from The Love Boat) shares some of the best show business advice we've ever heard on this show: Who to make friends with on the set, how to milk five laughs from four lines and how to make a perfect mai-tai, Bay-bee!
2014-11-0531 minBob Zany ShowWayne FedermanActor/Comedian/Biographer/Recovering Ventriloquist and subject (or as he prefers, "STAR!") of the documentary "I Am Road Comic," Wayne Federman talks working with director/best pal Jordan Brady and the pivotal role his dummy pal, Beaufort played in snagging a high school prom date, Bay-bee!
Catch "I Am Road Comic" on HULU right now! http://www.hulu.com/watch/668950
2014-10-2139 minBob Zany ShowRon PearsonComedian Ron Pearson reveals the hazards and benefits of raising children when Dad juggles chainsaws for a living. This interview gets crazy early, stays crazy, and then loses control completely. Surprised? Not so much, Bay-bee!
2014-10-2133 minBob Zany ShowWalter HongHow long is too long to wait for a regular gig at The Comedy Store? Self-described "Yellow Sheki" comedian Walter Hong chats with us about parents, Alabama and the requisite "something you can fall back on" Engineering Degree, Bay-bee!
2014-10-2134 minBob Zany ShowRajiv SatyalEva Longoria walked up to Rajiv Satyal, AKA "The Funny Indian" and told him he was hilarious. We agree, Bay-bee! Listen in as we talk orgasms, Cafeteria Ladies and Ohio with this 200K Hit YouTube sensation.
2014-10-2130 minBob Zany ShowChristopher TitusOne nation, under Christopher Titus is smart, angry, honest and really, really funny. The Norman Rockwell's Bleeding star gets truthy about surviving the morph from club comic to sitcom star/writer/producer. Not to be missed, Bay-bee!
2014-08-2634 minBob Zany ShowJack CoenFormer Tonight Show Head Writer Jack Coen and I swap stories about Rodney Dangerfield, Don Rickles and Xena: Warrior Princess. Plus, find out what it was really like to work with Jay and what Jack has planned for Life after Leno, Bay-bee!
2014-08-2639 minBob Zany ShowMarc PriceHow young was Actor/Producer/Comedian Marc "Skippy" Price when he started doing stand-up? So young that he had to plan his sets around his curfew. The Family Ties star shares great show business advice from a sitcom legend and--thankfully-- explains the "Stranded Schmooze," Bay-bee!
2014-08-2636 minBob Zany ShowLowell SandersLowell Sanders talks about Detroit Comedy, working with Tim Allen and George Lopez and how he got the nickname "Chicken of The Sea." Find out which classic sitcom star has directed all three of us in projects, Bay-bee!
2014-08-2635 minBob Zany ShowYakov SmirnoffFrom secretly listening to the Voice of America on a short-wave radio in his cramped Ukrainian apartment to owning his own always-sold-out Branson, Missouri theatre, Yakov Smirnoff reveals how he redirected his career after one sentence from a late night talk-show host almost ruined it. Hint: It's Professor Smirnoff now, Bay-bee!
2014-08-2646 minBob Zany ShowTerry Mulroy and Carrie Snow pt2Part II of our chat with Producer/Writer/Comedy Power Couple Terry Mulroy (The Drew Carey Show) and Carrie Snow (Roseanne). This week we cover humble beginnings, latest projects and TWO of us reveal the secrets found in a major sitcom star's sock drawer, Bay-bee!
2014-08-2633 minBob Zany ShowTerry Mulroy and Carrie Snow pt1Producer/Writer/Comedy Power Couple Terry Mulroy (The Drew Carey Show) and Carrie Snow (Roseanne) join us for over 120 years worth of "Be Careful Who You Hashtag/No Holds Barr-ed" industry gossip. And really good potato chips, Bay-bee!
2014-08-2632 minBob Zany ShowJimmy DoreComedian/Writer/Political Pundit Jimmy Dore reveals why Rupert Murdoch's Company Picnics are so huge and talks about his new book, "Your Country is Just Not That Into You." If that's true, then how do you explain the hickey I got in Arkansas, Bay-bee!
2014-08-1641 minBob Zany ShowFritz ColemanWeather. Or not. KNBC-LA weathercaster Fritz Coleman talks about his latest one-person show and lesser-known life as a comedian. Or as I like to call it, his Doppler-Ganger, Bay-bee!
2014-08-1543 minBob Zany ShowVote for BOB ZANY for the Funniest Person in the US!Vote for Bob Zany for the Funniest Person in the US! He's in the top 4 and needs your help.
Go to http://bobzany.com/ and click on the Laugh Factory link.
Let's do it for BOB....BAY-BEE!
2014-08-0501 minBob Zany ShowBob And ErinYes Bob interviews his Co-Host/Wife and talks about her quest to go Vegan for 100 days...
2014-07-1529 minBob Zany ShowJordan BradyComedian/Film Maker Jordan Brady chats with Bob and Erin on his second appearance on the show about his latest effort. "I Am Road Comic."
2014-07-1547 minBob Zany ShowOrny AdamsThis alum of the Seinfeld's Documentary, "Comedian" talks showbiz and his role as the coach on the hit TV show, "Teen Wolf."
2014-07-1540 minBob Zany ShowMario JoynerBob and Erin sit down with the very funny Mario Joyner. They talk starting out and his new campaign for an original web series...Digital Dan.
2014-07-1537 minBob Zany ShowBob FisherBob Fisher- The owner of the legendary Ice House discusses a 30 plus year relationship with Zany from just being a nubbin to headliner. Also, when Zany even hired him to work his club.
2014-06-2433 minBob Zany ShowJan SmithJan Smith-Former club owner of Igby's Comedy Cabaret and The Ice House and now talent producer of the latter, talks about want he's looking for in stand-ups.
2014-06-2437 minBob Zany ShowAllan StephensAllan Stephens-Stand-up, Producer yap with the kids about butting heads in clubs and network executives, in one of the most frank podcasts ever.
2014-06-2437 minBob Zany ShowJim KrennJim Krenn- The King of Pittsburgh radio & podcasting sits down w/ Bob and Erin and talk about being a big fish in a small pond.
2014-06-2438 minBob Zany ShowRoy Wood Jr.Roy Wood Jr- One of the stars of TBS's SULLIVAN & SON sits down with us to talk about how he got into showbiz and a Close, but No Cigar Moment for his dad.
2014-05-2343 minBob Zany ShowFred StollerFred Stoller- Bob and Erin talk with the Comedian/Actor about all the TV he has appeared on from "Seinfeld"to "Everybody Loves Raymond." He also talks about his new book where he admits he had sex with Kathy Griffin.
2014-05-2335 minBob Zany ShowEleanor KerriganEleanor Kerrigan- She went from a waitress at the The Comedy Store to opening for Andrew "Dice" Clay. She also talks about being one of 10 kids growing up in South Philly.
2014-05-2341 minBob Zany ShowJimmy BurnsJimmy Burns- Bob and Erin talk to long time friend and the King of openers and warm-up. They talk about his work with, Arsenio Hall, Richard Jeni and he outs his self about a side job...
2014-05-2334 minBob Zany ShowGeorge Schlatter (part 2)George Schlatter- Join Bob and Erin for an exciting two part episode with the legendary creator and producer of "Laugh-IN" Also talk about his other hit shows which Bob was a part of including the American Comedy Awards, which Bob was nominated three times, which means, he loss three times.
2014-05-1340 minBob Zany ShowGeorge Schlatter (part 1)George Schlatter- Join Bob and Erin for an exciting two part episode with the legendary creator and producer of "Laugh-IN" Also talk about his other hit shows which Bob was a part of including the American Comedy Awards, which Bob was nominated three times, which means, he loss three times.
2014-05-1336 minBob Zany ShowGene PompaBob and Erin, talk with one one of the funniest Face Booker's out there and how he lost to Bob on Star Search!
2014-04-1545 minBob Zany ShowElla JamesElla James- Bob and Erin, sit down with and talk voice over and showbiz, with the voice of a lot of GPS's in the world. She left Australia, to live the American dream...
2014-04-1540 minBob Zany ShowSam KwasmanBob and Erin welcome comedian/actor Sam Kwasman to the show to talk about his tremendous Donald Duck voice and what its like to work on the Bob Newhart Show!
2014-04-1536 minBob Zany ShowTom DreesenFrom (very) humble Chicago beginnings to fearless political comedy to the decades-long dream gig of opening for Frank Sinatra, Tom Dreesen remembers the details, and tells all.
2014-03-1736 minBob Zany ShowCathy LadmanCathy Ladman takes time out from prepping her one-person "Does This Show Make Me Look Fat?" for its Los Angeles premiere to talk serendipity, life's defining moments and wasting a good-hair day.
2014-03-1738 minBob Zany ShowGerry BednobGerry Bednob The "40 Year-Old Virgin" scene-stealer talks about how easy it would be for Judd Apatow to blackmail him, his new series directed by an old pal, and finally answers the question, "Who's Your Trinidaddy?"
2014-03-1739 minBob Zany ShowKira SoltanovichKira Soltanovich, reveals mixed emotions about the end of the Jay Leno era, how to turn an obscure pop-culture reference into an insult, and why she married an Irish guy. All that plus a Russian accent throw-down.
2014-03-1751 minBob Zany ShowTom WilsonActor/Writer/Painter/ Proud Dad Tom Wilson talks Beyond Back to The Future with Bob Zany and co-host Erin O'Connor.
2014-02-2741 minBob Zany ShowAlonzo BoddenAlonzo Bodden reveals his political aspirations, knowledge of current events and medieval torture devices and how he got the nickname Last Kidney Standing to Bob Zany and co-host Erin O'Connor.
2014-02-2735 minBob Zany ShowAuggie SmithOne of Bob Zany's favorite tour mates, Auggie Smith discusses comedy idols and going home again; when home is Montana, with Bob and co-host Erin O'Connor.
2014-02-2728 minBob Zany ShowJason StuartComedian/Actor/Activist Jason Stuart talks about coming out, standing out and giving back. And the time he ambushed Bob Zany's good friend Ed McMahon, with co-host Erin O'Connor.
2014-02-2437 minBob Zany ShowFelicia MichaelsFelicia Michaels- These Star Search rivals talk about who won and who didn't with co-host Erin O'Connor and Felicia and her photography and Playboy spread and working for Bob in the old days.
2014-01-1537 minBob Zany ShowHenry PhillipsHenry Phillips- Bob and co-host Erin O'Connor talk with this Comedy Central Half-Hour Special Veteran, about his movie, "Punching the Clown," that mirrors what it takes to be in the business and the Bob and Tom radio show and tour.
2014-01-1527 minBob Zany ShowBob LoganBob Logan- Erin O'Connor sits in and talks with Writer/Producer/Director, they talk an over a 30 year history of projects they'll worked on from the films, "Up Your Alley" to "Repossessed" with Linda Blair and "Yard Sale"where like Bob in "Up Your Alley",' and something in common. We also explore how he got his start as a comedy team and writing for the likes of Garry Shandling, Sam Kinison and Joan Rivers.
2014-01-1532 minBob Zany ShowJoey MedinaJoey Medina-One of the original Latin Kings of Comedy joins Bob and guest co-host, Erin O'Connor to talk radio, the road and the state of comedy as they swap stories of the road.
2014-01-1536 minBob Zany ShowMurray Langston aka The Unknown Comic (part 2)While Zan's away, Bob sits down with The Unknown Comic, Murray Langston, they talk about there work together in movies, TV and stage. We also find out if Chuck Barris was really a hit man for the CIA!
Part 2 of 2
2014-01-1431 minBob Zany ShowMurray Langston aka The Unknown Comic (part 1)While Zan's away, Bob sits down with The Unknown Comic, Murray Langston, they talk about there work together in movies, TV and stage. We also find out if Chuck Barris was really a hit man for the CIA!
Part 1 of 2
2014-01-1431 minBob Zany ShowDavid Koechner on being grateful in show businessIn this clip, actor/comedian David Koechner discusses how grateful he is to have a job in show business and how others would be wise to follow suit.
2013-12-1701 minBob Zany ShowDavid Koechner on his approach to Anchorman 2Actor/comedian David Koechner talks with Bob Zany about how he decided to approach his role in Anchorman 2 this time around
2013-12-1701 minBob Zany ShowBob Zany on Kyle's Cult with Kyle CeaseCheck out Bob as he hangs out with Kyle Cease to talk about a lack of coincidence in life and comedy.
2013-12-1737 minBob Zany ShowBob & Zan on Double Date with Shane Mauss & April MacieCheck out Bob and Zan on the Double Date podcast with Shane Mauss & April Macie talking about comedy and relationships
2013-12-1752 minBob Zany ShowDarren CarterDarren Carter- Bob talks about how they met on the road, working the clubs and comedy, Bay-Bee!
2013-11-2537 minBob Zany ShowDavid KoechnerZan still out, Bob talks with his old friend on how they met and about comedy, gratitude and Anchorman 2!
2013-11-2527 minBob Zany ShowPaul RodriguezPaul Rodriguez -The two talk about starting out together at the Comedy Store in 1979, and comedy and parents and TV.
2013-11-2530 minBob Zany ShowDanny WolfDanny Wolf- A TV producer who's hired Bob and giving him a place to stay, they talk about his latest project, Where he'll put himself to death, then brought back, to report what's on the other side.
2013-11-2527 minBob Zany ShowDanny WoodburnDanny Woodburn- While Zan is on special assignment, Bob sits down with one of his discoveries. The two talk about being class clowns, working Bob's rooms in the early days and of course, Seinfeld.
2013-11-2534 minBob Zany ShowTodd GlassWhile Zan is still on special assignment in New York, Bob talks with Todd about "the walk away", how they met and of course "Rickles."
2013-11-1842 minBob Zany ShowBrian DunklemanBrian Dunkleman. Zan still out, Bob talks with Brian on how they met, going home, and of course...American Idol!
2013-11-1235 minBob Zany ShowJohn CaponeraJohn Caponera. Bob and Zan go backstage with John at the Improv in Vegas and talk Comedy with Chicago's own. They talk all about the biz's ups and downs, but mostly ups!
2013-10-3020 minBob Zany ShowSamantha HaleSamantha Hale- Zan is still on special assignment, Bob's chats with another up and comer about how the business has changed and hasn't with a 30 year gap going to the clubs. Sam also talks about her famous grandfather, the Skipper from Gilligan's Island.
2013-10-2128 minBob Zany ShowRick OvertonRick Overton- While Zan is on special assignment, Rick and Bob discuss, Stand-up, Improv and movies icluding their film together, "The Informant" starring Matt Damon.
2013-10-2140 minBob Zany ShowFred WillardFred Willard graced us with his wit and charm. We are honored to have a chat with one of America's foremost comedic actors working today. This Emmy nominated star talks about one of our favor shows of all time, Fernwood Tonight and the ever changing business of "show."
2013-09-1048 minBob Zany ShowHarry BasilHarry Basil is a Renaissance man in comedy. We talk with our friend and boss at the Laugh Factory in Las Vegas. Bob and Harry reminisce about their days working with Rodney Dangerfield and starting out together at the Comedy Store in LA.
2013-09-1043 minBob Zany ShowFrazer SmithFrazer Smith, former of King of LA Radio in the 70's and 80's sat down with us and talk about radio, stand-up and giving Bob his first big break in show biz, Bay-Bee!
2013-09-1041 minBob Zany ShowAvi LibermanAVI LIBERMAN
If you ever wanted to know what's it like to perform in another country, this is the episode for you. Avi, Bi-Yearly takes 3 American comics to Israel for a charity tour of he country called "Komedy for Koby." Bob's been there with him and the two tell stories of their shows.
2013-08-1339 minBob Zany ShowJimmy FaillaJIMMY FAILLA
After being on his popular "Off The Meter" podcast, we find out why Jimmy became a comedian... Bob, you have a lot of explaining to do. A regular at Gotham, The Comic Strip, and clubs all over NYC, hear a real New York comic dish it up. His book coming out right now, "Follow That Car!" - A Cabbie's Guide to Conquering Fears, Achieving Dreams, and Finding a Public Restroom, is available at Amazon.com. I've read it and LOVE it. It's a page turner. Hilarious, thought provoking stories, more of the meat of what you get from...
2013-08-1338 minBob Zany ShowJimmy PardoJIMMY PARDO, host of "Never Not Funny" joins us in studio. He and Bob chat like they are at the back of a club, after a show. If you want to be a fly on the wall, this is your podcast.
2013-04-3038 minBob Zany ShowKristi LeeKRISTI LEE, tells secrets about "The Bob and Tom Show" and what it's like being the only woman on the show. Get her back story on how to have a long and successful career in radio.
2013-04-3036 minBob Zany ShowTom GriswoldTOM GRISWOLD, Tom from "Bob and Tom" talks about how two kids met at a radio station and created one of the most popular radio shows in America, the choices they had to make, the lifestyle they live and how radio is "theatre of the mind."
2013-04-3042 minBob Zany ShowBob KevoianBOB KEVOIAN, Bob from "Bob and Tom" talks to us from his secret lair. Hear about his run ins with Sir Paul McCartney and about what it takes to create a radio kingdom. This is his very first podcast ever.
2013-04-3030 min2013-04-1933 minBob Zany ShowPablo FranciscoPABLO FRANCISCO
Blockbuster comedían Pablo Francisco joins Bob and Zan this week for a raucous conversation.
2013-04-1220 minBob Zany ShowLance BurtonLANCE BURTON
This week, Bob and Zan spend time with legendary Las Vegas magician Lance Burton!
2013-04-0437 minBob Zany ShowJordan BradyJORDAN BRADY, comedian and director of I Am Comic, joins Bob and Zan for a discussion.
2013-03-2233 minBob Zany ShowGreg HahnGREG HAHN
Bob and Zan's guest this week is comedian and good friend Greg Hahn.
2013-03-1528 minBob Zany ShowGeorge Wallace (part 2)GEORGE WALLACE
Bob and Zan have a conversation with renowned comedian and current Las Vegas staple, George Wallace. Part 2 of 2
2013-03-0824 minBob Zany ShowNia PeeplesNIA PEEPLES
This week, Bob and Zan are joined by Bob's good friend, actress and singer Nia Peeples (The Young and the Restless, Pretty Little Liars)
2013-02-2727 minBob Zany ShowCarrot TopCARROT TOP
In the first episode, Bob and Zan sit down with the one and only Carrot Top in his secret warehouse where he keeps his props. Enjoy!
2013-02-2734 min