Podcast
Stand Up Scuttlebutt
Hosted by Rick Fink Jr · EN
Hang out for conversations with comics in Boston and beyond. We talk about the behind-the-scenes stuff and life in general from the perspectives of comics, which is rarely normal.
Check us out online: standupscuttlebutt.com
Follow us on Instagram: @standupscuttlebutt
Proudly sponsored by APC Pest Control, Perez Martial Arts, Royal Pizza, and Winslow Design.
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E296: Rich Condon – One Man's Trash, Another Man's Next Project
2d ago01:03:18Tap to summarizeStand-up comedian Rich Condon has built a reputation for finding the funny in everyday life, but offstage he's just as passionate about something else: bringing old, forgotten machines back from the dead. In this episode, Rich shares his love of rescuing everything from cars and mopeds to just about anything with an engine. Armed with patience, know-how, and an eye for a bargain, he buys unwanted projects on the cheap, breathes new life into them, and sends them back out into the world—often finding a new home through Facebook Marketplace.
Transcribe →E295: Marriage, Baseball & Stand-Up with Andrew Della Volpe
2w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeAndrew Della Volpe is a New England stand-up comedian, host of The ADV Show podcast, and a former collegiate catcher whose baseball background still shapes the way he approaches comedy today. We talk about his meticulous restaurant research before a night out, celebrate his first wedding anniversary with stories from dating through married life, revisit his days behind the plate as a power-hitting catcher, and get his prediction for where the surging Red Sox will finish this season. We also dive into the discipline it takes to stick with stand-up, how baseball prepared him for the highs and lows of the comedy grind, and wrap things up with Andrew's upcoming appearance at the Hampton Beach Comedy Festival and his own podcast, The ADV Show.
Transcribe →E294: Uncle Yak, Magic, Mind Games & Studio Mayhem
3w ago01:14:31Tap to summarizeUncle Yak has spent decades blending comedy and magic into a one-of-a-kind act. On this episode of Stand-Up Scuttlebutt, he talks about what first drew him to magic, dealing with skeptics, and why comedy became an essential part of his performances. Along the way, he leaves Rick completely baffled with impossible card tricks, reveals personal information he seemingly couldn't have known, lights a fire in the studio, and even shares stories from his days performing as a clown.
Transcribe →E293: Mary Beth Collins, Awkwardness, Online Dating & Off-the-Map Travel
4w ago01:13:13Tap to summarizeMary Beth Collins is a comedian known for her sharp writing, self-deprecating style, and what she proudly describes as being "level 10 awkward." She also claims to be the oldest person living in Boston's Seaport neighborhood who occasionally gets mistaken for Owen Wilson.In this episode, Mary Beth joins Rick to talk about writing, refining, memorizing, and performing stand-up comedy. They also swap stories about the realities of online dating, living in Massachusetts while constantly traveling, and finding humor in awkward moments.
Transcribe →E292: Matt McArthur, Comic, Bagpipe Legend & World Cup Folk Hero
Jul 100:58:34Tap to summarizeA well-established Boston comic with years in stand-up, Matt found himself at the center of one of the wildest scenes Boston has seen in a while when 60,000 Scottish fans—better known as the Tartan Army—descended on the city for the World Cup. Armed with his bagpipes, Scottish heritage, and larger-than-life presence, Matt became a central figure in the celebration, helping strengthen a bond between Boston and Scotland that will last forever! From leading the charge in packed pubs across the city to appearing on Fox Sports alongside Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski, Matt was everywhere. His run even earned him airtime on BBC back in Scotland. In this episode, Matt breaks down what it was like becoming an unofficial ambassador during Boston’s Scottish takeover, the surreal media attention that followed, and how a stand-up comic ended up becoming a citywide symbol of one unforgettable World Cup moment.
Transcribe →E291: Ajay G — Betting on Yourself and Trusting the Process
Jun 2401:07:13Tap to summarizeAjay G is one of the most unique voices in New England comedy—a Boston-based stand-up comic, award-winning storyteller, startup mentor, and tech entrepreneur originally from Mumbai, India. Known for his clean, sharp storytelling style, Ajay has performed on PBS, ABC, NPR, and stages across the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, and India. He’s also a multiple-time Moth performer, comedy festival favorite, and somehow balances life as both a comic and a serious business mind. Ajay talks with Rick about Indian culture, the challenges of assimilating to life in America, and how a colonoscopy may have accidentally launched his stand-up career. Ajay also shares his unconventional path from dropping out of Harvard University to launching his own social networking platform, which has amassed nearly five million users. Along the way, he tells wild stories about entrepreneurship, reinvention, and betting on yourself.
Transcribe →E290: Carolyn Plummer, Comics Come Home, Nudist Resorts & Electric Grills
Jun 1701:22:37Tap to summarizeComedian Carolyn Plummer joins Rick for the first episode of the newly rebranded Stand-Up Scuttlebutt. Carolyn is one of New England's most recognized comics, having performed at TD Garden as part of Comics Come Home. Carolyn shares stories from her comedy journey, including performing at a nudist resort, which is as awkward as it sounds. Then Rick and Carolyn discuss the challenges of moving, the summer jobs that helped shape them, and why neither of them has ever gotten a tattoo. Carolyn's also attempts to justify buying an electric grill. The episode wraps up with spirited opinions about music as Carolyn shares her love of the Grateful Dead and Rick explains why Phish is the worst band to ever exist. Sponsored by APC Pest and Termite Control - APCPest.com
Transcribe →E289: Heart Attacks, Hoops & Comedy with PJ Thibodeau
Jun 301:31:11Tap to summarizePJ Thibodeau is one of New England's most respected stand-up comics, a longtime basketball coach, and a guy who's somehow managed to shrug off two heart attacks and keep moving forward. PJ joins Rick for a conversation about life in your 50s, from AARP memberships and staying healthy to simplifying life and focusing on what really matters. They also pull back the curtain on stand-up comedy, sharing stories from the road, observations about the comedy scene, and the interesting characters you meet along the way. It's a funny, honest conversation about aging, perspective, and finding the humor in all of it.
Transcribe →E288: Steve Wheeler: Comedy, Alaska & Bad Social Skills
May 2701:08:32Tap to summarizeRick and Steve Wheeler talk comedy scene personalities, the quirks comics all seem to have, and the social behaviors that probably shouldn’t happen in public. They also get into growing up playing sports and how that shaped their personalities, confidence, and approach to life.Steve shares what it’s really like splitting time between New England and Alaska — the endless daylight, what people actually do for fun, and whether the dating scene lives up to the rumors.
Transcribe →E287: One-on-One w/ Will Noonan
May 2001:46:17Tap to summarizeRick sits down with comedian, actor, and director Will Noonan for a wide-ranging conversation about stand-up, creative ambition, and trying to make sense of the world we’re living in. Will reflects on building his comedy career between Boston and New York, producing comedy specials — including his own special, Live in Boston — and the realities of pursuing a creative life. Along the way, the conversation turns philosophical, covering success, authenticity, modern life, and what it means to keep evolving as a person and performer.Proudly sponsored by Royal Pizza.
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