Pitcast

Pete joins Mark in The PIT Attic to talk about his upcoming SOLO show "A Special Evening with Pete LePage". They talk about their hometown neighborhood spots, the first comic books they ever got and their deep loves of FUNK. Oh...and they talk about improv and teaching improv and all that good stuff too!   Audio Engineering by The Atlantic Transmission "PITcast" Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Attention, earthling! Prepare yourself for X Plus One, the improvised science-fiction radio show straight out of 1940. Recorded live at WXPO studio as we fight bravely against the terrifying scourge of monsters, aliens, and women in the workforce. Get your fix of atomic saucers, ray guns, and metal men when you tune in for X Plus One! X Plus One's rotating cast includes stars of stage and screen! Jonathan Desley, Lou Fernandez, Matt Giroveanu, Geoff Grimwood, Jeff Scherer, Rachel Scherer, Beth White, and Marshall York! "X Plus One" Music by: Rebecca Vigil  Audio Engineering: The Atlantic Transmission "PITcast" Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun  

The multi-talented and silky-voiced Marshall York joins Mark in the PIT Attic to talk about his 31/31 project where he records a new song every day during the month of January. He has done so for the past 6 years. He shares his secrets to discipline, his musical inspirations and why he loves 24-hour improv festivals.    Audio Engineering: The Atlantic Transmission Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun End Song: "Risky Endeavors" by Marshall York  

The absolute joy, Rachel Scherer, and Mark hang out in the PIT Attic and talk about her hit show "X plus One", mutual friends and how differently comedy is experienced all over.   NYC Audio Engineering by The Atlantic Transmission Mexico Audio Engineering by Mark's Cellphone Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Join moderator Peter Michael Marino (Edinburgh Fringe, Orlando Fringe, Hollywood Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Brighton Fringe, Philly Fringe) and his experienced panel of festival­performers for a one­hour glimpse into the world of arts festivals so you can aim for the right one for your show. Panelists include:Harmon Leon, David Carl, Leila Ben­Abdallah, Les Kurkendaal, Christian Kelty, Michole Biancosino, Lucas Brooks, Wanda Carroll and Jon Bennett.   Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Mark and Nick go deep about racial issues, doing Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and pre-life hacks.    Audio Services provided by: The Atlantic Transmission Theme: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Chelsea and Mark delve deep into Chelsea's work on VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live", how she got "TRL" and what she did with Ralph Macchio's banana...   Audio Engineer: Kent Wilhelm Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Mark and Caseen Gaines, author of "We Don't Need Roads: The Making of Back to the Future" and "Inside Pee-Wee's Playhouse", talk about the history of and the phenomenons that are BACK TO THE FUTURE and PEE-WEE HERMAN. They also riff on White Manna and what makes an on-point Pee-Wee Herman laugh.  Special Song Credit: "White Manna" by Winter is Coming Audio Engineer: Kent Wilhelm Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Peter Michael Marino takes Mark through the beginnings of SOLOCOM, his love of the Edinburgh Fringe and his journey as a Solo performer.  SOLOCOM is November 20th - 22nd at The Peoples Improv Theater   Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Mark meets up with Jeff Solomon, from "Elephant Larry", in the PIT Striker dressing room where Jeff breaks down the history of Elephant Larry, where the name comes from and what it's like to work with John Landis, director of "Blues Brothers", "Coming to America", "Three Amigos", etc.   Sound by: Kent Wilhelm Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Mark and Nikki meet up in one of the Striker green rooms to talk about Super Free Mondays, podcasts, making a house team and farts (insert fart joke here).   Sound Engineer: Kent Wilhelm Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Back in 2013, Mark and Iliana Inocencio (then co-host of The PITcast) sat down with Daily Show writer Zhubin Parang to hear about what it takes to be a Daily Show writer and a successful comedian in NYC. Since then, Zhubin has become the Head Writer for The Daily Show!   Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Mark and JW continue their converstation by discussing JW's other show, Gas Station Horror, his relationship with improv and sketch writing and producing. Mark gets both JWs name (what JW stands for) and where JW is from totally wrong!   Theme: "Breakdown" by Homsick Sun

Mark and Mehdi finally get to talking about Bunch Night and Mehdi and Jamie's big show at Caroline's on Broadway on Sept 10th at 9:30pm.    Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Intending to talk about Brunch Night, these two knuckleheads spend the better part of the episode talking about the ridiculousness of video production and Burning Man.  Tune in next week to hear all about Brunch Night and their epic show at Caroline's on Broadway on September 10th.    Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Christine Liz Pynn is the silent hero of many of the shows she works on. The comedy world does not often recognize those that work behind the scenes and make sure the lights go on when they are supposed to. And the sound cues hit at the right time. No one is better at this than Christine Liz Pynn. We talk about how she has found a way to be a very real presence in the shows she techs and how she has found a way to make a living doing theater.    Sound Engineer: Kent Wilhelm Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Mark gets existential after watching a meteor shower in Cape Cod. Mark and Chris talk about his creative process, "High Maintenance" and Chris's production company, "Bankrukt".   Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Mark and JW meet up at The PIT and discuss the Ins & Outs of sketch writing, alter-egos and JWs monthyl show, "Sktch Shw" that goes up August 8th at The PIT.   Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Part 2 of Mark's interview with PIT Founder and Caretaker, Ali Farahnakian. Where Ali takes about the dreams that took him to New York, getting hired by and then leaving SNL and what his current dreams are for The PIT and for himself. 

Mark sits down (well, Ali chose to lie down) with PIT Founder and Caretaker, Ali Farahnakian, at Simple Studios. Ali breaks down the inception of The PIT, where it is now, where it has come and his legendary solo show, "Word of Mouth".  Tune in next week for Episode 2 - where he talks about working on SNL, how it was pivital to his realizing his destiny and what his dreams are for The PIT and himself.