The Fort Podcast
The Fort Podcast
Mike Costantini, Kevin Ford, Ed Galvez
The Fort is a comedy podcast hosted by Mike Costantini, Kevin Ford and Ed Galvez who are three improvisational actors and stand up comedians in Los Angeles. The show features top talented guest comics, hilarious radio sketches and all things action, sci-fi and horror. The Fort Podcast is where you hang out and pretend with your favorite comics. Past guests have included T.J. Miller (Cloverfield, She's Out Of Your League, Get Him To The Greek, Yogi Bear), Frank Conniff (Mystery Science Theater 3000, Cinematic Titanic), Matt Braunger (MADtv, Live At Gotham, Carpoolers, Pushing Daisies), Brian Scolaro (Stacked, Men Of A Certain Age, Conan O'brien, Live At Gotham and Comedy Central Presents: Brian Scolaro), Matt McCarthy (AMC's Action Pack, Comedy Central, The Other Guys and Mr. Tambourine Man), Ron Lynch (The Sarah Silverman Program, Andy Richter Controls The Universe, Raising Dad and Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, Home Movies, Tom Goes To The Mayor and Bob's Burgers), Leonard Robinson (Wild N' Out, Speed Dating) and Josh Fadem (30 Rock, Reno 911, Weeds, and The Midnight Show).
Episode 54: Emily Heller
Comedian/writer Emily Heller joins "The Fort" Podcast to talk about her worst job, public displays of affection, Mike's knees giving out at a Frank Turner Concert, mosh pits, thoughts about New York and an announcement from Ed that takes the crew a bit by surprise. Emily is a fantastic comedian who has appeared on "Conan," "John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show" on Comedy Central and the Montreal Comedy festival to name a few. She was voted "Funniest People in Town" by 7x7 Magazine. Check her out doing stand-up around the country. Special guest Meghan Parks once again joins Ed, Kevin and Mike for a radio sketch called "Hardcore Yoga" written by Ed Galvez. Then stick around for more fun on "The Fort Wrap-Up."
Mar 10, 2014
1 hr 16 min
Episode 53: Annie Lederman
Comedian/producer/actress Annie Lederman joins "The Fort" Podcast to talk about her time as a Nanny, getting in trouble in her teenage years, stealing a car, her current years of sobriety and much more. Annie is a regular panelist on "Chelsea Lately." If you are a video game fan you can hear her voice-over work in the number one selling game in the world "Grand Theft Auto V." She has a special on "Gotham Comedy Live" and has appeared in "The Soup Investigates." Annie, Mike, Kevin and Ed perform two radio sketches: "Not-Her" written by Ed Galvez with special guest actress/comedian Meghan Parks and "The Principal" written by Kevin Ford. Stick around as always for "The Fort Wrap-Up" as the guys have a lot to say since their time away. The Fort is back and strong again. Thank you for all of your patience and Kevin, Ed and Mike look forward to bringing you many new episodes. Check out Ed live in Seattle this month if you are in the city! Enjoy!!!!
Feb 10, 2014
1 hr 18 min
Episode 52: Hannah Gansen
Comedian/musician/singer Hannah Gansen joins "The Fort" Podcast to talk about the craziest little kid game ever, bad waitress jobs, working with douchbags in Chicago and the most obnoxious heckler. Hannah can be seen performing all around the country with her unique style of stand-up and song performance. She has appeared at "The Fringe Festival," "The Hollywood Comedy Festival" and the "L.A. Comedy Festival." Hannah released her first music album "Al The Bum" in 2013 which was produced by "The Fort's" own Mike Costantini. Gansen is a classically trained pianist and an extremely talented singer and songwriter. You can purchase her album "Al The Bum" on iTunes and Amazon. Kevin, Ed, Mike and Hannah perform two radio sketches: "Stand-Up With Witch Mildred" written by Ed Galvez and "Sassy Sally's" written by Kevin Ford. Stick around for "The Fort Wrap-up" to hear a sample of Hannah's new album!
Sep 5, 2013
1 hr 22 min
Episode 51: Katie Crown
Comedian/writer Katie Crown joins "The Fort" Podcast to talk about prohibition in Canada, a fantastic Yeti encounter, Kevin's encounter with a pedophile and comic books . Katie has performed at "Just For Laughs," "The Global Comedy Fest," Comedy Central's Comedians of Comedy Tour" and The San Francisco Sketchfest." She has opened for Zach Galifianakis, Paul F. Tompkins and Neil Hamburger. She has made numerous television including "Conan," "The Nerdist" and "Funny as Hell." She can be seen performing stand-up around the country. Kevin, Ed, Mike and Katie perform two radio sketches: "Fire Drill" written by Ed Galvez and "Web Doctor" written by Kevin Ford. Happy 4th of July to all of our listeners!
Jul 5, 2013
1 hr 21 min
Episode 50: Tony Sam
Comedian Tony Sam joins "The Fort" Podcast to talk his time as a molecular biologist, a stunning fight at a bakery, pissing on Mike's glasses and marriage. Tony is the long time executive producer of the critically acclaimed comedy show "Chicago Underground Comedy." He has performed on "Comedy Death-Ray" at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, and is a regular fixture at the theater performing on the monthly variety show, "The Walsh Brothers Show." Currently, Tony is the Head Writer and Editor in Chief of Jamie Kennedy's online comedy site, Hahajk.com. This is "The Fort's" 50th episode. We want to thank all of our listeners for sticking with us. We look forward to another 50 episodes!
Jun 13, 2013
1 hr 5 min
Episode 49: Brock Wilbur
Comedian Brock Wilbur joins "The Fort" Podcast to talk about an odd murder, awkward 911 comedy, breaking a guys nose at a Ben Folds concert and a guy with one hell of a scheme to get people to pay for his cocaine habbit. Brock can be seen performing and stand-up around the country. He recently released a comedy special called "28 Years Later." Brock, Kevin, Ed and Mike perform two radio sketches: "The Reluctant Drug Smuggler," written by Ed Galvez and "Sexiest Man Alive," written by Kevin Ford. Stick around for "The Fort Wrap-up" as Ed talks about seeing the new OZ film. For more on Brock Wilber visit his site at http://brockwilbur.com. And a very happy Saint Patty's day to all.
Mar 17, 2013
1 hr 25 min
Episode 48: Jen Murphy
Comedienne and actress Jen Murphy joins "The Fort" Podcast to talk about her experience being a nanny for a rich family, Mike's new very smart puppy, Ed's job offers he does not want, Ed and Jen's resent tour in Santa Barbara and the good old days of drinking Red Dogg beer. Jen has appeared in such television shows as "Last Comic Standing," "Comics Unleashed" and "This is Why You're Single." She can be seen performing standup around the country and Canada. Jen, Kevin, Ed and Mike perform two radio sketches: "Sad Valentines Day," written by Ed Galvez and "Cop Widow," written by Kevin Ford. Stick around for "The Fort Wrap-up" and for some revealing facts about the guys. For more on Jen Murphy visit her site at JenMurphyComedy.com.
Feb 25, 2013
1 hr
Episode 47: Gareth Reynolds
Comedian Gareth Reynolds joins "The Fort" Podcast to talk about his horrible job dressing as superheroes for kids parties, being labeled a "bad kid" in high school, messing with people while they are sleeping and one of the funniest prank stories in the history of "The Fort ". Gareth has appeared in "A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas" and "The Real Wedding Crashers." Reynolds has a new television show coming out on MTV called "Philosophy" which is set to appear every thursday at 10:30 P.M. "He along with Kevin, Ed, and Mike perform two radio sketches: "Insanity," written by Ed Galvez and "Lost in the Woods," written by Kevin Ford. Stick around for "The Fort Wrap-up" for Ed's awkward story from his latest show in Santa Barbara.
Feb 11, 2013
1 hr 11 min
Episode 46: Naomi Grossman
Comedienne and actress Naomi Grossman joins "The Fort" Podcast to talk about playing "Pepper" on this season of "American Horror Story." She shares other spicy anecdotes, like nearly breaking the bathroom door down when a man cut the ladies room line on her New Year's Eve. Naomi is a former member of the Groundlings Sunday Company. She along with Kevin, Ed, and Mike perform two radio sketches: "Going Down," written by Ed Galvez and "Gypsy Intervention," written by Kevin Ford. Stick around for "The Fort Wrap-up" as the guys explain why the show has been on hiatus for so long and about how Kevin ate 7 year old shrooms. The Fort is back! Thanks for all of your patience and enjoy the triumphant return of "The Fort!"
Jan 29, 2013
1 hr 13 min
Episode 45: Lauren Ashley Bishop
Comedian Lauren Ashley Bishop joins The Fort Podcast to talk about Chucky Cheese, dating gang members, growing up with Chelsea Clinton, Cotillion, Lauren's love of pugs, getting the most out of weddings and Ed's worst audition. Lauren performs stand-up all over the courntry and has appeared in many commercials. She has a tremendous following on Twitter and is a favorite on Whitstream. Kevin, Ed, Mike and Lauren perform two radio sketches: "Spam Salesman" written by Kevin Ford and "Somebody Help" written by Ed Galvez. Stick around for "The Fort Wrap-up" for some more fun! Make sure to follow Lauren on twitter at @sbellelauren.
Sep 1, 2012
1 hr 25 min
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