PODCAST
Marcus And Eric Learn Stuff From Smarter People
Paperhouse Network
Marcus and Eric are dumb, but at least smart enough to know they're dumb. Each episode they interview a much smarter person who is an expert in their field to learn stuff to make them less dumb.
PAPARAZZI with Kristin Callahan
Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400
Bonus episode! We are back with a bonus episode with paparazzi and photographer Kristin Callahan. Kristin has seen it all and has photographed some of the most famous and influential people in the world. Find her on IG at @kristincallahannyc
NYC Real Estate with Micah Byrnes
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400
Micah is back to talk all about NYC real estate! The average rent in New York City is $4,000 a month! Who is paying that? We find out and we listen to Micah on the job! Great ep! Marcus and Eric Learn Stuff From Smarter People is back for our final season! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and rate and review!
SNAKES AND COMEDY with Sergio Chicon
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400
He's a comedian and a serpent handler it's Sergio Chicon! A name you will be hearing a lot more of very soon! Sergio has a vast collection of mostly legal snakes in his apt. We chat about his comedy career and what he does when a snake escapes.
POLITICS with Patrick Bobilin
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400
We chat with Patrick Bobilin who was a Candidate for NY State Assembly! We chat about Black Lives Matter, getting arrested, and how he got his start in politics! Everyone give Patrick a follow on his social media and support his grassroots campaigns! Great guy!
COOKING with celebrity chef Jake Cohen
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400
Jake Cohen is the former food editor of Tasting Table and Time Out New York, and now serves as the editorial director of the FeedFeed. He knows food better than anyone we know and he tells us all about it! This is our season three opener and we are so happy to be here for our final season! Please rate, review and subscribe!
WORKING AT THE COMEDY CELLAR with Kim Hoffman
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a server or a manager at the greatest comedy club in the world? Kim knows all about it. Find out how she got started working at the cellar and some of her favorite memories from the last few years! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and rate and review!
ACTING with Jordan Carlos
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500
Jordan Carlos is not only a stand up comic, actor. and TV writer., but is also a Dad to two times! Jordan talks about juggling his career, being in Black Mirror and being on Zoom for hours every day writing TV shows. Please rate, review and subscribe to the pod!
STORYTELLING with Jeff Simmermon
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500
Today Marcus sits down with storyteller, comedian, and all around great guy Jeff Simmermon! (It's not with a Z) We discuss how great stories are told and tips if you're ever looking to tell a story. Jeff has a real way with words a modern day linguist! Eric was absent for this one, he was preparing for his Tonight Show debut! Please rate review and subscribe!
IMPRESSIONS with Adam Hamway
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500
Have you ever wanted to learn how to do an impression? Are you fascinated with voices? Buckle up, Sally! We got a great one for you. In this episode, Marcus and impressionist Adam Hamway sit down and try to navigate the world of impressions, voice overs, and announcing at Madison Square Garden! Eric was stuck in traffic, but the show must go on! Thanks for listening, please rate, review and subscribe!
CHESS with Kevin Doyle
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500
We all saw The Queen's Gambit and then went out and bought a chess set, but does anyone really know how to play? Kevin does! He's a chess master and explains chess in terms even we can understand. Kevin Doyle is a comedian, storyteller, and one hell of a chess player. Please rate, review, and subscribe! Thanks for listening! We love ya!
JUGGLING with Jay Gilligan
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500
Jay Gilligan is a world famous juggling superstar. FACTS! He is currently starring in Reflex (in NYC Until Feb 18!), an Off-Broadway one man show about his journey as a juggler, creative and showman. What is a juggling one man show? Jay will tell you! (Well, Marcus will try but then Jay will wrap it up.) This show instantly became one of our favorites. Please rate, reviews, and subscribe to the pod! THANK YOU! My Dad can do 10!
APPS with Jon Laster
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500
Creator of the very popular BLAPP app Jon Laster joins us! BLAPP is the best app to find black owned business near you! Jon is a fellow NYC comedian who was moved during the pandemic to start his own app to help even the playing field for black owned business. Eric and Marcus learn all about starting an app from scratch with a few laughs along the way! DOWNLOAD BLAPP NOW! Thanks for listening, please rate, review and subscribe! We love ya!
MAGIC with Magick Balay
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500
We've always been fascinated with magic. Marcus even performed in a show with a ton of magic in it! But how does someone start as a magician and then make a living doing it?! We asked one of NYC's hardest working magicians; Magick! Also, Eric sees a trick and then forgets how to speak. Classic! Please rate review and subscribe to the podcast! We love ya!
BOY BANDS with Chris Kirkpatrick
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500
We are thrilled to have Chris Kirkpatrick on the pod! Chris is the founding member of a little boy band called NSYNC! Marcus's FAVORITE band!! Eric and Marcus chat with Chris about life during and post NSYNC and if there's any possibility of another reunion! Make sure to follow us on IG and like, review and subscribe!
COMEDY WHILE TRANS with Jaye McBride
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500
SEASON 2 PREMIER! We are so honored to have comedian Jaye McBride on Learn Stuff. Jays is a hilarious comedian who happens to be trans. We chat with Jaye about her career, life as a trans comedian, and how she sees the future for trans performers. But until then, we are all learning! Thanks for joining us! Please rate, review, and subscribe!
REAL ESTATE with Micah Byrnes
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500
Million dollar listing anyone?! Marcus and Eric sit down with NYC real estate agent Micah Byrnes and chat with him about all things real estate. Why is it so complicated? Is it really the best investment? Should you stop renting? We tackle a ton of information here and learn a ton! This is the season finale of season 1! Come back next week for season 2! Please rate (5 stars), review and subscribe!
CLOWNS with Mark Gindick
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500
We sit down with professional clown Mark Gindick and discuss his amazing career in the circus. He's been the star clown in the Ringling Brothers Circus, Cirque Du Soleil, and the Big Apple Circus! He's done it all and now he's talking about it! He also went to clown college with Steve-O! Marcus and Eric learn about the inner workings of life as a clown! For real!! Please rate (5 stars), review, and subscribe! Thansk!!
RADIO DJ with Cipha Sounds
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500
Cipha Sounds!!! The most famous DJ in NYC is here to talk to us about his life in radio. How he discovered Rhianna and so much more! Marcus and Eric and fascinated with Cipha's stories and career. If you're a fan of hip-hop, rap, and or music in general this is a great look at how artists and careers are made! Please rate (5 stars), review, and subscribe!!
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST with Marc Gerber
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500
So what really does a school psychologist do? We explore this fascinating profession with Marc Gerber! Marcus and Eric learn all about the inner workings of this profession with fellow comedian and full time school psychologist. Marcus and Eric learn a ton here, cause let's face it, they're coming in with not a whole lot of expertise here. Please rate (5 stars!), review, and subscribe!!
STREET DRUMMER with Cyzon Griffin
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500
If you've ever been in Central Park and seen a drummer busking with giant crowds surrounding him, chances are it was Cyzon! Cyzon has been busy making a wonderful living busking in Central Park and Marcus and Eric learn all about it! How does one start busking in the park? What opportunities present themselves? Hear all about it! What time is it? SHOWTIME! Please rate (5 stars!), review and subscribe!!
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING with Jeff Seal
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500
Marcus and Eric learn about Jeff Seal's newest documentary where he explores NYC's worst landlords! He goes undercover and puts himself in intense situations all to make the best documentary possible! Jeff Seal is a NYC based clown, comedian, and filmmaker with a unique perspective. Marcus and Eric learn how to make a documentary and all the work involved. Please rate, review (5 stars) , and subscribe!!
DRUG DEALER with "Terry"
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400
Drugs. Don't do them, but if you do, get them from "Terry." We learn the ins and outs of selling drugs in NYC. How does one get started in the business? Is it terrifying? How much money can you really make? Marcus and Eric learn all about this side hustle that usually turns into a full time gig. Obviously, we don't condone drug use of any kind. Please rate, review (5 stars) and subscribe!
MARRIAGE with Dan Altano
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0400
Marcus and Eric talk to comedian and funny family man Dan Altano about the challenges being married while doing stand up comedy at the same time! Dan is one of the hardest working comedians out there and talking to him we learned a lot. Yes, Marcus is also married and also a stand up, but sometimes two perspectives is better than one! Thanks for listening to Marcus and Eric Learn Stuff From Smarter People!
AIRPLANE PILOT with Steve Kriese
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400
What do pilots REALLY do? I mean, sure, they fly planes, but what else? Well, we got scored an interview with a commercial airlines pilot and picked his brain. Marcus and Eric learn about the live of someone in the aviation field! We are learning! One podcast at a time! Please rate, review (5 stars!), and subscribe!
PRISON GUARD with John Dixon
Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400
Today Marcus and Eric learn about how prison guards do their job. Do they become friendly with the inmates? Is there a ton of drama? Do they feel unsafe at work? John discusses all of these topics while his birds chirp in the background. A prison guard who loves birds, what could be better?! Please rate, review and subscribe!
BROADWAY ACTORS with Kevin Duda
Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400
Kevin Duda from Broadway cast of 'The Book of Mormon,' 'Beautiful: The Carol King Musical,' and more... discusses his career on Broadway. Find out how to make it on 42nd Street and hear behind the scenes stories from the early days of The Book of Mormon.
PODCASTING with Krystyna Hutchinson (Guys We F*cked)
Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400
In this episode Marcus and Eric learn how to podcast with popular podcast personality Krystyna Hutchinson (host of Guys We F*cked) Are they any smarter than they were before? Listen and find out.