More Stand Up Memories 19 Comedian Dave Hawthorne

Episode Description

This week on Stand-Up Memories, Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling and Peter Bales sit down with comedian Dave Hawthorne for a time-traveling conversation packed with legendary names and unbelievable stories. Dave pulls back the curtain on real comedy history — sharing firsthand stories involving Billy Crystal, an eight-year-old Ben Stiller, and even the unmistakable voice of Howard Cosell. No Wikipedia timelines here — just raw, lived moments from an era when comedy clubs were classrooms, legends were accessible, and nobody knew who would become iconic… yet. It’s a fast, funny, and deeply nostalgic ride through comedy’s backstage hallways, where timing mattered, characters were larger than life, and stories were earned the hard way. 🎭 Comedy legends, up close 🎤 Old-school stories you won’t hear anywhere else 🧠 Insight from someone who was actually there 😂 Laughs that transcend generations Press play and step into comedy history — one memory at a time.

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“Stand-Up Memories” is a podcast featuring former head writer and cast member of the Howard Stern show Jackie Martling and fellow comedian, friend and history professor Peter Bales bridging the worlds of comedy, history and wherever else they land. They share hilariously heartfelt (and sometimes raunchy) stories from their decades of stand-up comedy and unique lives, diving deep into their experiences in very varied locales and with extremely eclectic characters, all resulting in their being as wise and messed up .. and funny .. as they are today. This is a Tiedin Studios exclusive.