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Behind The FunnyEp 392 Leonard Kimble and Nick Gordon "Great Falls Comedy Club"Leonard Kimble and Nick Gordon, owners of the Great Falls Comedy Club in Maine, join us in the Acement. Comics before starting their own comedy club, it was in 2018 when Leonard took Nick's comedy writing class that this duo came together. What made them get on stage the first time? What was their Funny Bad Gig moment? Listen and find out. Check out Great Falls Comedy Club at https://greatfallscomedyclub.com/Check out FeedSpots Top 60 Comedian Podcast List at https://podcast.feedspot.com/comedian_podcasts/Check out Wicked Hot Pickles at https://www.facebook.com...
2025-03-131h 18
Lydia's Lunch BunchLeonard & Nick - Great Falls Comedy ClubGreat Falls Comedy Club's Leonard Kimble and Nick Gordon join the Lunch Bunch to talk about the local comedy scene and Maine's Wicked Funny Laugh Off on Nov. 15. Plus, we sample Allagash Haunted House Hoppy Dark Ale as part of Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tails!
2024-10-1735 min
Comedy Think Tanked PodcastS02 Episode 06 - Zach ValenciaLeonard and Nick talk acronyms, narrowly avoid the disaster of going into a Beavis and Butt-Head bit, and talk about how entering comedy later in their adulthood has affected their comedy careers.
Young Boston-area comedian Zach Valencia loses his watch but eventually shows up for a great interview before performing at Craft Brew Underground. He talks about his start of comedy, running mics with friends. We take time to appreciate his mustache and his dedication to his academics. We also talk about the fun of producing shows and efforts to get into comedy festivals.
2022-12-231h 01Comedy Think Tanked PodcastS02 Episode 05 - Lloyd Legacy SharpNick and Leonard talk about efforts to build their business and their stage versus real-life personas.
Lloyd Legacy Sharp joins us to talk about his start in entertainment, from Michael Jackson impersonation to standup comedy. We go into his comedic influences that include Pryor, Murphy, and Dane Cook (2006 Dane Cook). We do a deep dive into the horrors of a Bill Cosby bit. (Spoiler Alert: Bill Cosby is not a good person.) Lloyd goes on to talk about the incredible highs and lows of Boston comedy, and his sincere aspirations for the comedy world around him.
2022-06-131h 09Comedy Think Tanked PodcastS02 Episode 04 - Texas School ShootingNick and Leonard take a break from the laughs to get through a difficult discussion about the latest school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
2022-05-2615 minComedy Think Tanked PodcastS02 Episode 03 - Peter Liu and David McLaughlinIn this additional episode from the CTTP archives, we interview Boston comedians Peter Liu and David McLaughlin. First, Nick and Leonard demonstrate why they need a production assistant to keep them on task during their recordings.
Then from the archive, Peter and David join us and discuss various items including efforts to do clean comedy, how to be nimble on stage if a crowd is not into your content, and comedy festivals.
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2022-05-231h 04Comedy Think Tanked PodcastS02 Episode 02 - Leonard KimbleDeep from the CTTP archives, we are releasing the conversation that Nick and Leonard had about Leonard’s trip home late last year for his high school reunion. Despite being from Chicago, this was Leonard’s first chance to experience and perform comedy in his hometown. Leonard bounced around to a few open mics and got to perform on the iconic stage of the Laugh Factory, Chicago. He also had the worst time remembering his classmates’ names.
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2022-05-1343 min
Balderdash AcademyEpisode 208: After Hours with Nick GordonWe finish the night with Sex With Me! Get into the fun by submitting topics for us to riff on in our bonus episodes. Use the form and, if selected, we’ll use your idea in the show. If your topic is selected, you’ll be entered to win a special tee-shirt from our school store.
Our visiting professor tonight is comic, producer, and podcaster, Nick Gordon. Nick has performed throughout New England, and has had the good fortune of opening for the legendary Eddie Brill. He’s also the co-founder of The River Comics comedy production team a...
2022-04-2717 minComedy Think Tanked PodcastS02 Episode 01 - Ian MacDonaldNick and Leonard interview the latest addition to the River Comics, Ian MacDonald from Brunswick, ME.
Because not enough people have talked about it, we discuss the infamous Will Smith slap of Chris Rock.
Then (without further ado) Ian joins us to discuss his starts in comedy and music. We chat about video games, his family supporting his comedy, and his comedy influences.
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2022-04-181h 24
Balderdash AcademyEpisode 208: Nick Gordon, Comic, Producer, PodcasterOur visiting professor tonight is comic, producer, and podcaster, Nick Gordon. Nick has performed throughout New England, and has had the good fortune of opening for the legendary Eddie Brill. He’s also the co-founder of The River Comics comedy production team and a co-host of the Comedy Think Tanked Podcast both along with our Inaugural visiting professor Leonard Kimble.
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2022-04-131h 18Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 24 - Sara PoulinNick and Leonard interview the lovely singer, actress, and new comedian, Sara Poulin from Auburn, ME.
We discuss our awe of people with multiple talents for entertainment.
Then Sara joins us to discuss her start in entertainment, singing as a four-year-old. Sara competed as a singer in her youth, joined bands, and for the last twenty years has sung in the band Rick Wormwood and the Rumbling Proletariat. She’s acted in plays and is now over a year into a journey into the world of standup comedy that started with a local stand...
2022-01-131h 05Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 23 - Keith HebertLeonard and Nick interview the multitalented comedian, Keith Hebert. We discuss Leonard’s upcoming trip home to Chicago for his high school reunion, and we realize that we should not talk over our own podcast.
Then Keith Hebert joins us to talk about his start in comedy and becoming the newest member of The Portland Comedy Co-op. Nick and Leonard also do their best to prepare Keith for his upcoming fatherhood. Not only is Keith a very funny comedian, he’s also a very talented lead guitarist for the band Objet.
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2021-10-151h 12Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 22 - Billy Jack GoodwinLeonard and Nick interview the unparalleled personality Billy Jack Goodwin.
We discuss the recent tragic death of comedy legend Norm Macdonald.
Then the extraordinary, joyous comic originally from Lewiston, ME, Billy Jack Goodwin joins us. Now retired from comedy after an incredible six-year ride, Billy Jack shares with us his philosophy of being in constant pursuit of being a better person. His adult life has been dedicated to the civil rights movement working with people battling depression and anxiety. Billy Jack does his best to make his life a fun, positive influence on ever...
2021-09-201h 13Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 21 - Jay Hunter (Part 2)Nick and Leonard talk about nicknames and then jump back into Part 2 of our interview with Jay Hunter.
Jay recounts his time in the military and his time being in awe of seasoned veteran comics. The voices of Muhammed Ali, Shaq, Charles Barkley, and Jerry Seinfeld make appearances.
Thankfully, Nick survived this recording.
Again, do not eat Tide Pods. They are poisonous.
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2021-08-3153 minComedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 20 - Jay Hunter (Part 1)Leonard and Nick interview the hilarious and dapper comedian from Detroit, Michigan, Jay Hunter. Appropriately enamored by Jay's stage apparel, we first give our opinion on what comics should wear on stage.
We immediately jump into ghost riffing. (Google it.) We spoil the movie "A Quiet Place." (Spoiler Alert: a monster eats someone who makes noise.)
Then we get into Jay's origin story and slip into various voices and discuss radioactive genitalia.
Do not eat Tide Pods. They are poisonous.
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2021-08-281h 00Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 19 - Tim SampleNick and Leonard interview Tim Sample, Maine’s Humorist Laureate, said to be the man “who wrote the book on Maine humor.” First, Leonard and Nick question their life-choices and contemplate quitting comedy.
Then Tim Sample joins us to talk about his start in humor as a seven-year-old, performing memorized comedic songs and routines at cocktail parties. Tim produced his first comedy album 42 years ago and toured with Marshall Dodge. He puts on a storytelling showcase, sharing lessons and secrets he has learned during his illustrious career, including various albums, books, theater tours, and the CBS News S...
2021-08-181h 18Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 18 - Hanji and Atom O'Chang of O'Chang ComicsLeonard and Nick interview Atom and Hanji O’Chang, the brilliant cartoonists of O’Chang Comics. We talk about cartoons and toys from our youth and discuss the Maine accent.
Hanji and Atom O’Chang sat down with us to discuss how they met, punk rock, and the origins of O’Chang Comics. Atom tells us how the Temp Tales characters are based on real people he has met as a temp worker. Hanji, an incredibly talented animator, tells us about her artistic schooling. O’Chang Comics has garnered millions of views on YouTube.
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2021-08-091h 14Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 17 - Connor McGrathNick and Leonard interview comedian Connor McGrath from Biddeford, ME. We chat about mic technique and a comedy contest Nick is in.
Connor joins us to discuss the origins of the Laugh Shack a weekly comedy show produced by the Portland Comedy Co-Op, his start in comedy, and WrestleMania 5. Connor also talks about his challenges performing standup while having autism spectrum disorder. He will celebrate ten years in comedy this December.
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2021-07-261h 02Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 16 - Casey CrawfordNick and Leonard interview the great Boston comedian Casey Crawford. We first have a nice chat about how nice it is to be nice.
Then Casey joins us to tell us how he started comedy working with friends to build his first five minutes of stage time, and then bounced around doing comedy open mics. An incredibly nice guy, Casey has become an amazing comic, from appearing at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, to a TV appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He is now preparing to go on tour.
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2021-07-121h 07Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 15 - Tim FerrellNick and Leonard interview the wonderful wizard of comedy Tim Ferrell on today's episode. We first chat about the value of comedy workshops.
Then Tim joins us to tell stories about his start in comedy as part of the New York comedy scene, from his first time seeing Gilbert Gottfried perform, to teaching comedy to legends like Ray Romano, Jon Stewart, and Chris Rock. Tim also talks about running shows and comedy workshops from the now-closed Portland, Maine, comedy club the Comedy Connection.
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2021-06-281h 11Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 14 - Joel KleinNick and Leonard interview Joel Klein, standup comedian from Vermont, who just so happens to have a 30-year career in television and film entertainment. He has been executive producer, producer, director, and writer on many shows like Fear Factor, Family Feud, and most importantly (to some) Playboy Playmates Bloopers.
Joel tells us some great stories from his long career and then talks about the standup comedy scene in Vermont.
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2021-06-181h 03Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 13 - Karen MorganNick and Leonard interview Karen Morgan, incredible comedian originally from Athens, GA, now living in the great state of Maine. Leonard and Nick talk about the ups and downs of comedy contests.
Afterwards, Karen, known as “Maine’s Funniest Mom”, tells us how she started in comedy like many others; she was encouraged to take a standup comedy workshop.
From a great experience on Nickelodeon’s “Search for the Funniest Mom in America” to a horrible experience on “America’s Got Talent” to an incredible encounter with Steven Wright, Karen has built a great multi-decade comedy career.
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2021-06-081h 06Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 12 - Julie PoulinLeonard and Nick interview Julie Poulin, actress and comedian from Monmouth, ME. Julie shares stories about putting on shows in her backyard as a kid, then goes on to discuss her learning improv and stand-up comedy and how she tries to not use naughty words on stage.
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2021-05-301h 04Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 11 - Ann-Marie KeeneLeonard and Nick interview Ann-Marie Keene, pharmacy technician turned comedian (and the CTTP voice-over lady) from Portland, ME. Nick and Leonard talk about famous people they have met, then sit down with the lovely Ann-Marie to discuss starting a comedy career, stage anxiety, interesting jobs, and an impromptu marriage proposal.
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2021-05-191h 06Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 10 - Dennis FoggLeonard and Nick interview Dennis Fogg, veteran comedian from Portland, ME. Nick and Leonard discuss working things out on stage in lieu of therapy, Christopher Titus ruining Nick’s new joke, and Leonard’s lame dream superpower. Then Dennis joins us to talk about his successes over a nearly 30-year comedy career, his incredible cooking skills, and how he is dealing with a surprise cancer diagnosis.
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2021-05-111h 12Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 9 - Brian PlumbLeonard and Nick interview Brian Plumb, comedian from western Massachusetts. On this week's episode we discuss hecklers and the heckles they heckle, then interview Brian Plumb. Brian continues our talk about hecklers, tells tales out of school, and recounts his days in the corporate world.
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2021-04-291h 05Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 8 - Johnny Ater and Tuck TuckerLeonard and Nick interview Johnny Friggin’ Ater and Tuck Tucker, two Maine comedians, who regale us with stories and lessons learned from the many shows they’ve done together over near 20 years of comedy. We discuss their performing with Maine comedy legend George Hamm, performing at the Maine Comedy Festival, starting out at the Comedy Connection in Portland, and Johnny’s 33 years of sobriety.
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2021-04-191h 14Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 7 - Nic DufaultLeonard and Nick interview Nic Dufault, comedian and fellow River Comic from Lewiston, ME.
Nic discusses the origins of The River Comics and shares stories about opening for Christine Hurley and Gilbert Gottfried. Bud Light and Subway are not official sponsors of this episode.
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2021-04-101h 09Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 6 - Dennis PriceLeonard and Nick interview Dennis Price, actor and improviser from Readfield, ME.
Dennis takes us on a journey of stories including studying at Second City in Chicago and traveling to Maine for an internship at The Theater at Monmouth at the beautiful Cumston Hall, where he met his lovely wife.
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2021-04-011h 14Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 5 - Mike GrayLeonard and Nick interview Mike Gray, comedian from Biddeford, ME.
Mike Gray joins us to talk about comedy, mental health, and how shitty this apocalypse has been.
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2021-03-221h 06Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 4 - Doug BirgfeldLeonard and Nick interview Doug Birgfeld, light entertainer from Gardiner, ME.
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2021-03-121h 12Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 3 - Mark TurcotteLeonard and Nick interview Mark Turcotte, comedian from Lewiston, ME.
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2021-03-031h 15Comedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 2 - Adam HatchLeonard and Nick interview Adam Hatch, comedian from Bangor, ME.
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2021-02-221h 11Comedy Think Tanked PodcastComedy Think Tanked Podcast TrailerQuick announcement for the Comedy Think Tanked Podcast with Leonard Kimble and Nick Gordon.
We talk to comedians so you don't have to!
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2021-02-1500 minComedy Think Tanked PodcastEpisode 1 - Dawn HartillLeonard and Nick interview Lewiston, ME, comedian Dawn Hartill.
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Theme music written and composed by Ralph Birgfeld.
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Clips in this episode are from some of our favorite comedians:
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2021-02-091h 08
Ultra Quiz PlusUltra Quiz Plus Ep 23: Leonard's Single Casual NutIt's out first Show recorded in front of a live audience at Craft Brew Underground. We had a great cast of comics including: Amanda Kinsey, Leonard Kimble and Nick Gordon along with the Lovely Sheldon Bird and, Host, Doug Birgfeld.
We tackle all the question of the day including, hipster gastropubs, alternative medicine, True of False and the Dreaded, Song Round.
When you are Auburn, ME, don't forget to stop by CBU and have one of their 200 craft brews!
Find out about more live shows here www.ultraquizplus.com
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