Episodes
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!
Published 04/30/18
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!
Published 04/23/18
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 BRAIN" is exactly. Say BAHUBALI! We In The Building, son!
Published 04/16/18
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 watching "Game of Thrones", porn stars and how a close friends unfortunate suicide helped push Jay towards performing. We also hear them discuss...
Published 04/02/18
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 know they have IT, but aren't exactly sure how to share "IT" with the world.
Sharon takes us from her humble Newburgh, NY beginnings and working with...
Published 03/26/18
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 sketch tv show audition. Then Steven shares how believing in himself helped him bum rush JFL Comedy Festival (he wasn't booked) which then led to him...
Published 03/19/18
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 a child to Eddie Murphy's influence to learning via kinesthetics. Strap in as Steven takes us on his journey from joining the Friars Club to being...
Published 03/12/18
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!
Published 02/19/18
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!
Published 02/07/18
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. DUVALL' in Tina Fey's upcoming Broadway musical, "MEAN GIRLS". We in the Building, son!
Published 01/22/18
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!
Published 01/17/18
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 attributes of Therapy and they discuss the current state of Hip Hop music. We in the Building, son!
Published 01/08/18
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 Homayoon WAS that guy and has stories for days.
He's a funny comic that came out of Long Island under Kevin James and Adam Ferrara and an even more...
Published 12/27/17
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!
Published 11/20/17
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!
Published 11/14/17
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, son!
Published 10/23/17
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!
Published 10/02/17
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 and kill at a talent show. Rodney Dangerfield would've been proud. Only a future comic could get bombed in Israel and use it as motivation to...
Published 06/27/17
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 aspect of the industry (long before Dana Carvey wrote him his first joke). Dean spent a week with Don at sea and got to discuss how hypnotism...
Published 06/20/17
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.
Published 05/30/17
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.
Published 05/15/17
Dean's 12 Air Force Base Tour ends and he gives us the play by play. We in the Building, son.
Published 05/02/17
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 Building, son!
Published 04/10/17
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!
Published 03/27/17
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!
Published 03/21/17