Good News York – Featuring Comedian Brian Enck on his Upcoming Special
In this episode of Good News York, hosts Mike Brindisi and Matt Maser welcome back comedian Brian Enck, their first repeat guest. Enck discusses his upcoming comedy special, ‘Letters Are Hard,’ which will be recorded at the McCarthy Mercantile in downtown Syracuse on April 12th. The show will feature two tapings, at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Brian talks about the nuances of recording comedy specials, the importance of getting the right take, and why having two shows can be beneficial. The hosts also delve into the unique charity aspect of Brian’s special, with proceeds supporting the Patty Foundation, Syracuse Pride, and ACR Health. Besides sharing laughs over underrated and overrated topics, they also touch on video games, overrated vacations, and reminisce about classic TV shows and movies. Tune in for a hilarious and insightful episode!
00:00 Welcome Back to Good News York
00:45 Introducing the Guest: Ryan the Comedian
01:05 Ryan’s Upcoming Comedy Special
01:30 The Art of Comedy and Crowd Work
04:11 The Creative Process and Deadlines
07:51 Recording a Comedy Special: Strategy and Distribution
14:39 Charity and the Patty Foundation
20:50 Comedy in Large Venues vs. Small Clubs
27:57 Overrated and Underrated: Pizza and Video Games
32:14 Underrated Games Discussion
33:27 Trains: The Underrated Mode of Transport
35:13 Las Vegas Hidden Gem: Pinball Hall of Fame
37:31 Overrated and Underrated Movies
37:51 Superman vs. Batman Debate
38:41 Animated Series: The Underrated Gems
41:10 Overrated Trends: Stylish Water Bottles
43:04 The Value of Good Coffee vs. Wine
44:30 Beach Vacations: Overrated?
45:18 The Art of Doing Nothing on Vacation
50:41 Steve Buscemi’s Versatility
53:40 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events
