Rich Shultis

Rich Shultis

Author: The MESH June 29, 2022 Duration: 58:11
Rich Shultis began his comedy a little later than most comics. From NY to Florida, we talk about finding your audience and working the grind regardless of age.

Ever wonder what actually happens the moment someone decides to become a comedian? I Guess I’ll Do It with Pat House digs into that exact turning point, pulling up a chair for candid, one-on-one chats with comics about the influences that first made them laugh and the nerve-wracking leap to their very first open mic. Hosted by Pat House from The MESH, each episode stays focused and concise, avoiding long tangents to zero in on a single topic-whether that’s swapping horror stories from grimy comedy club green rooms, debating favorite legendary performers, or unpacking the unique blend of joy and terror that defines life on stage. You’ll hear the real, unvarnished shop talk from working comedians, the kind of stories usually shared after a show over a drink. It’s a backstage pass to the craft, all delivered in short, digestible conversations that get straight to the heart of what drives people to tell jokes for a living. Tune in to this podcast for an authentic, grounded look at the world of stand-up, one specific story at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 80

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Podcast Episodes
Big Jay Oakerson’s First Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:37
No one did more for me in my first few years in comedy than Big Jay Oakerson. Jay got me started in comedy - so you can either thank or blame him. When I was 19, Jay performed at my college and I laughed my balls off. He…
Laurie Kilmartin’s First Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:20
Laurie Kilmartin has always been one of my favorite comedians. Her stand-up and her books are phenomenal, and her tweets genuinely make me laugh every day. We chat about her early days doing comedy in the Bay Area, day j…
Jackie Kashian’s First Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:31
Jackie Kashian is a fantastic comic with a unique style of quick and punchy story-telling. I opened for Jackie in 2012 and I still remember a specific piece of advice she told me that week. She’s the only comic I know of…
Todd Glass’ First Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:42
Todd Glass cares about more about stand-up than anyone I’ve ever met. From the pre-show announcements, to the lighting in the showroom to the vibe in the green room, Todd takes control and lets you know you’re in for an…
BONUS EPISODE: Natalie Windle Fell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:30
BONUS EPISODE! Natalie Windle Fell has dabbled in stand-up, but that’s not why she joined me on my podcast. Her first book, “Rude Awakening: A Mixtape” was released and, within days, every copy Amazon had in-stock was so…
Mary Santora’s First Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:12
Mary Santora is a fantastic comic out of Cleveland, who just released her debut album, ‘Hillbilly Boujee.’ Mary’s first set was an unusual one with hundreds of supportive people in the crowd - that’s basically unheard of…
Monroe Martin’s First Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:17
Monroe is a fantastic comedian and an even greater podcast guest. As soon as we start talking, he immediately starts complimenting me. Big fan of when episodes begin like that. Monroe and I have been on countless shows t…
Carole Montgomery’s First Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:45
Creator of Showtime’s “Funny Women of a Certain Age…” comedian Carole Montgomery sits down with me for a comedy chat covering everything from her early days in NYC to her laundry-list of credits including "Tough Crowd,”…
Blake Wexler’s First Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:16
Blake Wexler started doing stand-up in the Philly-area when he was 15…and I hated him for it. OK, I didn’t hate him, but he stole my thunder of being the youngest comedian in Philadelphia. Blake is a very close friend an…
Joe List’s First Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:01
Joe List and I have a ton of similarities in comedy - both of us started shortly after high school, neither one of us had any idea what were were doing, but we both knew that we loved doing stand-up comedy. We cover ever…