Unmasked

An instant classic, Unmasked with Rich Vos was recorded in front of a live audience at the Fat Black Pussycat in New York City's West Village.  You thought you knew Rich Vos....just wait. Including surprise guests, amazing stories, gigantic laughs and only one plug. Vosroast.com.

Perhaps the most legendary of all Unmasked guests, Bob Newhart appeared on the show in 2008. He is one of the greatest comedians of all time-- a true master of the craft and a genuine original artist. His stand up comedy was legendary, his timing has been studied by the greats who followed him, and of course his television career is envied by everyone in the business. Newhart spent and hour talking with Bennington about his early years, getting started in the business, and recording an album that would become a bestseller on his very first time on stage. Newharts accomplishments are unparallelled. After his first album was still #1, the follow up went to #2. He talks about dealing with hecklers, working through fear, and bombing as well as appearing on the Tonight Show, and how to learn to read an audience. Anyone in the business or anyone who is a comedy fan needs to hear this hour. It's riveting. The episode originally aired on April 8, 2008 and was recorded in front of a sold out crowd at Comix c

Recorded back in 2007, Ron Bennington sat down with the great Patrice O'Neal to tape the second episode of Unmasked ever.  This is also the episode that set the tone for the entire series and every episode that followed. Those who knew Patrice O'Neal before he passed away, knew he was one of the greatest, fastest funniest comedians on the planet. Since his passing, his reputation has grown and now you'll find Patrice's name listed among the greats everywhere lists are made. One of the greatest hour interviews you'll hear, here or anywhere else, Patrice talks about "righteousness" and what it means to him to be true to his art, above all other considerations. He also talks about why he considers himself a 'back of the bus' comedian. This is a must hear hour for fans of comedy and anyone in the industry. The episode was taped on July 12, 2007 at Comix Comedy Club in New York City.  

A special Bonus episode of Unmasked.  We normally release new episodes from the Unmasked archives once a week on Tuesday, but we couldn't wait to share this instant classic hour. Nick Di Paolo sat down with Ron Bennington to tape this episode of Unmasked just last week. He's out promoting his new Seeso special, Inflammatory. Di Paolo is perhaps the most unapologetic comedian performing today, and this hour Unmasked taped at The Stand Comedy Club in New York City proves it. Whether you agree with Nick politically or not, this is an hour that will make you laugh, out loud, repeatedly. It may be the funniest hour in the series. Nick shares his opinions about the election, Hillary, Trump, snowflakes, prison, acting and a very uncomfortable shirt. He also talks about how he met his wife, living with Comedian Louis C.K. and of course, his new special. The episode was taped on February 8 at The Stand comedy club in New York City.     

Jim Jefferies is one of the biggest drawing stand up comedians in the world right now. In 2016 he just put out another unbelievably strong hour special, and he's drawing like crazy at festivals and theaters around the world. He was also picked by our readers to be the Stand Up Comedian of the Year in 2016 and we're predicting an equally strong 2017.  Back in 2013, Jefferies recorded this episode of Unmasked with Ron Bennington, soon after his critically beloved series Legit premiered on FX and had just been renewed for a second season. Jefferies spent a good part of the hour talking about the series, sharing behind the scenes stories, including a great one about a John Ratzenberger improv that didn't make it to air. Legit's co-creator Peter O'Fallon was with him and added interesting anecdotes as well.  You'll also hear Jefferies talk about his family including his mom, his dad, his brothers, his girlfriend and he talks about being a new dad-  his was only four months old at the time. The

Ron Bennington sat down with Colin Quinn to tape an episode of Unmasked in 2010. Colin Quinn has been at the center of so much of the great comedy of the past two decades. His show, Tough Crowd, introduced the world to some of the greatest comedians performing today, and inspired countless others. In 2010, Quinn premiered his third one-man show Colin Quinn Long Story Short on Broadway, directed by Jerry Seinfeld.  It was a turning point for Quinn, who would later go on to create Unconstitutional and New York Stories, and a perfect time to hear him talk about his career and ambitions.  It's one of our favorite hours ever recorded in the Unmasked series. You'll hear Quinn talk about getting through lowpoints in his career, growing up in Brooklyn his time on Remote Control, SNL, and Tough Crowd and he talks about The Integrity Factor and comedy vs art.  The episode was taped on May 23, 2010 in the fishbowl at SiriusXM in New York City.