Drinks Jokes and Storytelling hosted by veteran New York comedians Mark Riccadonna (Live At Gotham) and Richie Byrne (The Dr. Oz Show) discuss their adventures on and off stage and promise lots of laughs as superstar guests reveal insider stories from the comedy and entertainment world all while enjoying a drink or two...

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Mark and Richie discuss current projects including taping a new Comedy Compilation Album, Richie performing live while Mark Directs on Stage, putting up the original play Diving Horses by Vinny Nardiello staring Richie Byrne , Directed by Mark Riccadonna.  Vickie talks about her trip to Texas, performing at the Dallas comedy festival, and whats coming up in the new year including March Comedy Madness and Rhino Comedy Contest. Tom was there too....

Season 5 kicks off with Mark and Richie being joined by Tom and Vickie and talking about the hope that the pandemic is behind us ... AGAIN!

Season 5 Begins Just Us

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Country Western Music Stars Raylen Nelson &amp; J.B.  talk about life on the road, writing songs &amp; jokes and how everybody wants to get high with her grandpa Willie and what happened to Snoop Dogg when he did.

WIllie Nelson's granddaughter Raylen Nelson talks about her career, life on the road, and growing up with Grandpa Willie.

Raylen Nelson & J.B. Whiskey & Weed on Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling

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Richie &amp; Mark welcome the incredibly funny Vanessa Hollingshead to Drinks, Jokes &amp; Storytelling!

Richie & Mark welcome the incredibly funny Vanessa Hollingshead to Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling!

Vanessa Hollingshead on Drinks, Jokes on & Storytelling

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Join Mark  Riccadonna, Richie Byrne &amp; Tom Banis as they welcome J.D. Shapiro to Drinks, Jokes and Storytelling. From Robinhood Men in Tights to Battleship Earth So many incredible stories in 1 episode!

Join Mark  Riccadonna, Richie Byrne & Tom Banis as they welcome J.D. Shapiro to Drinks, Jokes and Storytelling. From Robinhood Men in Tights to Battleship Earth So many incredible stories in 1 episode!

J.D. Shapiro on Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling Part 1

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Dan Lauria talks to The boys about The Wonder Years, Acting, Writing , Sinatra,  Hollywood and so much more.

Dan Lauria on Drinks Jokes & Storytelling

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Melvin George discusses Everything from the true story of Mortgage Apple Cake Company to Comedy.

Join us as we welcome the always funny Melvin George and Cover everything from Comedy to his Love Story being portrayed on Film.

Melvin George on Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling

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Steve Simeone Podcast with Drinks Jokes &amp; Storytelling as they discuss what it takes to make it in Entertainment. Steve is incredibly grateful for all he has and discusses growing up in the Simeone household. He talks to Mark Riccadonna , Tom Banis and Justin Gonzalez about paying dues and putting in the work before you made it. What type of jobs he had prior and in the beginning of doing comedy. and what its like now. Steve discusses the differences between LA and Florida, and his youth growing up outside oh Philly. Join as as Comedians and Live entertainers speak about what you dont see on stage.

Steve Simeone drops in to discuss his road to becoming a professional comedian.

Steve Simeone on Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling

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Join Gemini as he welcomes us to his studio and shares a few drinks as he takes us through his journey breaking into the business and street performing, to his current situation entertaining so many along the way!

Join us as we are joined by Comedian, Ventriloquist and Magician John "Gemini" Lombardi. We have a few drinks and learn of his start in the industry and some amazing stories along the way.

Ventriloquist Gemini on Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling

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The Moscow Music Peace Festival 1989 was a part of Rock-N-Roll history, who better to discuss it with then the epitome of a rock-n-roll comedian Don Jamieson and MTV Producer and Editor Pete Demas. Hear some amazing tales from the USSR. As we hear how MTV made history and some stories from backstage and behind the scenes.SOme Incredible Stories of Motley Crue , Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osborne and so many more.

Don Jamieson the Rock and Roll Comic and Producer Pete Demas recap some of their days back at MTV during a historic Moscow Music Peace Festival.

Moscow Music Peace Festival 1989 Stories From Backstage and behind the Scenes with Pete Demas and DOn Jamieson

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Join us for an incredible episode of DJS, RIchie Byrne and Mark Riccadonna welcome the incredible Paul Virzi to the Cast. They discuss all things comedy from Hell gigs to all the ups and downs.

Paul Virzi on Podcasting, Hell Gigs, working with Bill Burr, and going back with Richie Byrne in Comedy and some incredible Comedy Advice.

Paul Virzi on Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling

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Join Mark Riccadonna, Richie Byrne &amp; Tom Banis as the welcome the amazing Lisa Lampanelli to Drinks, Jokes &amp; Storytelling. The stories and laughs are endless. Lisa discusses how life is since leaving comedy and enter motivational speaking, along with her new project Losers with a Dream Podcast.  Some amazing stories from off stage including some incredible personalities including Patrice Oniel, Derick Jeter and so many more.

Lisa Lampanelli joins RIchie, Mark & Tom to discuss motivational speaking, how retirement from comedy is going and some epic stories from off the stage. Lisa discusses her new project Losers with a Dream and whats in store for the future.

Lisa Lampanelli on Drinks, Jokes & Storytelling

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Richie &amp; Mark have a very special guest all the way from New Zealand. Annie Gong is an incredible Musician who plays the Electric Accordion and programs it to sound like a full orchestra. She has an amazing personality and an incredible story. Tune in for another entertaining Live Entertainer. This Episode Was Produced by Tom Banis, Angry Shih Tzu Productions &amp; Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

Richie & Mark have a very special guest all the way from New Zealand. Annie Gong is an incredible Musician who plays the Electric Accordion and programs it to sound like a full orchestra. She has an amazing personality and an incredible story. Tune in for

Richie & Mark have a very special guest all the way from New Zealand. Annie Gong is an incredible Musician who plays the Electric Accordion and programs it to sound like a full orchestra. She has an amazing personality and an incredible story. Tune in for another entertaining Live Entertainer.


Episode 123 With Annie Gong

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The Boys get together with Kara &amp; Tim Boyd. Kara Boyd has some amazing stories as a Talent Booker from her years sailing the high seas on Disney cruise lines and more, which is where she met her husband Tim from Johnny Danger Live. Tune in as we go behind the scenes.  This Episode Was Produced by Tom Banis, Angry Shih Tzu Productions &amp; Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

The Boys get together with Kara & Tim Boyd. Kara Boyd has some amazing stories as a Talent Booker from her years sailing the high seas on Disney cruise lines and more, which is where she met her husband Tim from Johnny Danger Live. Tune in as we go behind

The Boys get together with Kara & Tim Boyd. Kara Boyd has some amazing stories as a Talent Booker from her years sailing the high seas on Disney cruise lines and more, which is where she met her husband Tim from Johnny Danger Live. Tune in as we go behind the scenes

Episode 122 With Kara & Tim Boyd

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Jim Mendrinos opens a virtual comedy club. Mark and Tom get very excited about it. Mark is coming to you live from Florida From the No Apologies Comedy tour. Richie is missing in action. This Episode Was Produced by Tom Banis, Angry Shih Tzu Productions &amp; Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

Jim Mendrinos opens a virtual comedy club. Mark and Tom get very excited about it. Mark is coming to you live from Florida From the No Apologies Comedy tour. Richie is missing in action.

Episode 121 Live From The Road with Jim Mendrinos

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Buddy Fitzpatrick a NY comic born in Philadelphia joins us this week. He is an actor and writer who has known Richie since the beginning. Buddy just came off a very successful Dry Bar Special. The boys talk about Kevin Meaney and the impact he made on them, Richie trying to hook Kevin&#39;s mom up with Dr. Oz, while Mark and Buddy talk about liars and lies they tell to blow you off. The gang reminisces on Ben Creed saving elderly people at Dangerfields. Happy Buick Day Everyone! This Episode Was Produced by Christian Cordes at  Shared Universe, Angry Shih Tzu Productions &amp; Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

Buddy Fitzpatrick a NY comic born in Philadelphia joins us this week. He is an actor and writer who has known Richie since the beginning. Buddy just came off a very successful Dry Bar Special. The boys talk about Kevin Meaney and the impact he made on the

Buddy Fitzpatrick a NY comic born in Philadelphia joins us this week. He is an actor and writer who has known Richie since the beginning. Buddy just came off a very successful Dry Bar Special. The boys talk about Kevin Meaney and the impact he made on them, Richie trying to hook Kevin's mom up with Dr. Oz, while Mark and Buddy talk about liars and lies they tell to blow you off. The gang reminisces on Ben Creed saving elderly people at Dangerfields. Happy Buick Day Everyone!

Episode 120 With Buddy Fitzpatrick

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For more than two decades, Dan Pasternack has been in the business of making television and digital entertainment in various roles including producer, programmer, studio/production company executive, and writer. He is currently developing a feature film with Lorne Michaels’ company Broadway Video for Paramount Pictures and is the showrunner on a presentation for Amazon being produced by Critical Content. Pasternack also heads his newly formed Little Bear Bear Productions, through which he has produced a special for Adult Swim, is in development on another project for Adult Swim, and is in production on a comedy documentary series for Audible, which he is writing, producing and hosting.--This Episode Was Produced by Christian Cordes at  Shared Universe, Angry Shih Tzu Productions &amp; Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

For more than two decades, Dan Pasternack has been in the business of making television and digital entertainment in various roles including producer, programmer, studio/production company executive, and writer. He is currently developing a feature film w

For more than two decades, Dan Pasternack has been in the business of making television and digital entertainment in various roles including producer, programmer, studio/production company executive, and writer. He is currently developing a feature film with Lorne Michaels’ company Broadway Video for Paramount Pictures and is the showrunner on a presentation for Amazon being produced by Critical Content. Pasternack also heads his newly formed Little Bear Bear Productions, through which he has produced a special for Adult Swim, is in development on another project for Adult Swim, and is in production on a comedy documentary series for Audible, which he is writing, producing and hosting.

Episode 119 With Dan Pasternack

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It&#39;s just Gig soup with Rick Overton, so much fun the show starts as soon as he logs on. Richard Overton is an American screenwriter, actor, and comedian. His writing credits include Dennis Miller Live, and his acting credits include Willow and The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne. The boys talk about growing up in show business, making George Burns laugh with a great joke, working with Jonathan Winters, Bill Murray, and Robin Williams. Jokes are word Jazz- come listen in. This Episode Was Produced by Ming Chen at A Shared Universe, Angry Shih Tzu Productions &amp; Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

It's just Gig soup with Rick Overton, so much fun the show starts as soon as he logs on. Richard Overton is an American screenwriter, actor, and comedian. His writing credits include Dennis Miller Live, and his acting credits include Willow and The Secret

It's just Gig soup with Rick Overton, so much fun the show starts as soon as he logs on. Richard Overton is an American screenwriter, actor, and comedian. His writing credits include Dennis Miller Live, and his acting credits include Willow and The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne. The boys talk about growing up in show business, making George Burns laugh with a great joke, working with Jonathan Winters, Bill Murray, and Robin Williams. Jokes are word Jazz- come listen in.

Episode 118 With Rick Overton

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Join Us for another incredible Episode of DJS with special guest Stanley Andrucyk. Take a Peak behind the curtains with a promoter and entrepreneur from AM Productions. Join us for a Drink, Joke, and some stories from Tour with such legends as John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle, Jim Gaffigan, Willie Nelson, one of the Legendary Beatles along with much much more! This Episode Was Produced by Tom Banis, Angry Shih Tzu Productions &amp; Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

Join Us for another incredible Episode of DJS with special guest Stanley Andrucyk. Take a Peak behind the curtains with a promoter and entrepreneur from AM Productions. Join us for a Drink, Joke, and some stories from Tour with such legends as John Mulane

Join Us for another incredible Episode of DJS with special guest Stanley Andrucyk. Take a Peak behind the curtains with a promoter and entrepreneur from AM Productions. Join us for a Drink, Joke, and some stories from Tour with such legends as John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle, Jim Gaffigan, Willie Nelson, one of the Legendary Beatles along with much much more!

Episode 117 With Stanley Andrucyk

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This week the boys of &#34;DJS&#34; join up with Jason Pollock from the &#34;Hi I&#39;m Jason&#34; podcast to welcome Michael E. Moran, Jr. the President &amp; CEO of The Palace in Stamford CT.  Everyone loves a great story, and when Michael joins these two podcasts, boy does he deliver! If you like Chocolate Beer, Whiskey &amp; Coke or Vodka sit back and enjoy a laugh. A major First- RICHIE DOESN&#39;T Drink this episode! We tie Marks&#39; Quote in a few times &#34;All The World is a Stage and most are desperately unprepared!&#34; Even though the show goes without a hitch- everyone is actually prepared! From stories of Elvis&#39;s tour manager, Chicago, country music, and comedians, Michael has it all - go check out The Palace Theatre in Stamford. Now let&#39;s enjoy the very handsome Mr. Moran. This Episode Was Produced by Jason Pollock and Justin Gonzalez who also host their own podcast &#34;Hi, I&#39;m Jason&#34; check them out-, Angry Shih Tzu Productions &amp; Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

This week the boys of "DJS" join up with Jason Pollock from the "Hi I'm Jason" podcast to welcome Michael E. Moran, Jr. the President & CEO of The Palace in Stamford CT. 

Episode 116 With Michael E. Moran, Jr.

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Paul Provenza joins the boys in a very special episode. Paul Provenza is a television presenter, actor, actor on stage, radio panelist, stand-up comedian, filmmaker, and skeptic based in Los Angeles. In 2005 he became a director of one of the comedians favorites The Aristocrats. Paul tells stories of his journey in the business including Drinking with Steve Martin. This Episode Was Produced by A Shared Universe, Angry Shih Tzu Productions &amp; Creative Partners International, Distributed by Realize Studios. Music By: YNOT?! Courtesy of Realize Records.

Paul Provenza joins the boys in a very special episode. Paul Provenza is a television presenter, actor, actor on stage, radio panelist, stand-up comedian, filmmaker, and skeptic based in Los Angeles. In 2005 he became a director of one of the comedians fa

Paul Provenza joins the boys in a very special episode. Paul Provenza is a television presenter, actor, actor on stage, radio panelist, stand-up comedian, filmmaker, and skeptic based in Los Angeles. In 2005 he became a director of one of the comedians favorites The Aristocrats. Paul tells stories of his journey in the business including Drinking with Steve Martin. 
