We Tawk FUNNY Podcast

LaShawnna Stanley TAWKS Funny

This week on We Talk Funny, Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo sit down with one of South Florida’s most respected casting directors, Lashana Stanley. From casting Harmony Korine’s cult classic The Beach Bum starring Matthew McConaughey, to working on major projects like Bad Boys, White Boy Rick, Burger King commercials, Gucci campaigns, and Netflix productions — Lashana shares unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories from the entertainment industry. The conversation dives into Miami casting culture, finding “real people” for film and television, celebrity encounters, Matthew McConaughey stories, working with Harmony Korine, Rihanna projects, production life, AI in Hollywood, entrepreneurship, relationships, masculine and feminine energy, and the reality of building a career in entertainment. Plus, Sharon shares hilarious stories from her time working on The Beach Bum and Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, while Joe talks celebrity conventions, classic films, and South Florida entertainment culture. If you love movies, acting, comedy, casting, celebrity stories, filmmaking, or behind-the-scenes Hollywood conversations — this episode is for you. #WeTalkFunny #LashanaStanley #MatthewMcConaughey #BeachBum #HarmonyKorine #CastingDirector #MiamiFilm #Hollywood #PodcastJunkeez #SharonPfeiffer #JoeRubo #EntertainmentPodcast #BadBoys #TheIrishman #ComedyPodcast

Charlie Rodriguez TAWKS Funny

Before freestyle became legendary, Charlie Rodriguez was the man helping build the movement from the ground up in South Florida. On this episode of We Talk Funny, Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo sit down with the “Godfather of Freestyle” himself for an unforgettable conversation about music, nightlife, police work, Miami in the 80s, and the rise of one of the most iconic music scenes in history. From promoting legendary freestyle concerts to working the streets of Hialeah during the cocaine era, Charlie shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories about how music brought people together — and how freestyle became more than just a genre. In this episode: The origin story of freestyle music in South Florida How Charlie Rodriguez helped build Miami’s freestyle concert scene Working as a police officer during Miami’s wildest years The connection between music, nightlife, and culture Stories about Stevie B, TKA, George Lamond, Brenda K. Starr, Exposé, and more Why freestyle music still sells out venues decades later The difference between disco and freestyle Behind-the-scenes stories from Power 96 and Miami nightlife Concert promotion wars and crazy stories from the business Why freestyle music creates such emotional nostalgia Plus: Old-school New York club stories Hustle dancing, mixtapes, and the golden era of nightlife The future of freestyle concerts and collaborations Family, success, and balancing life in entertainment If you grew up on freestyle music, old-school dance clubs, Miami nightlife, or 80s and 90s culture, this episode is pure nostalgia. Like, comment, and subscribe for more legendary conversations on We Talk Funny. #FreestyleMusic #CharlieRodriguez #WeTalkFunny #StevieB #TKA #GeorgeLamond #BrendaKStarr #Power96 #MiamiNightlife #OldSchoolMusic #FreestyleConcert #80sMusic #90sMusic #PodcastJunkeez

John Fiore TAWKS Funny | Ep 27

This week on We TAWK Funny, Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubbo sit down with actor John Fiore — best known for his role as Gigi on The Sopranos, for a hilarious, unfiltered conversation about acting, comedy, and life in the business.From landing roles in one of the greatest TV shows of all time to navigating auditions, self-tapes, and the realities of Hollywood, John shares stories you won’t hear anywhere else.In this episode:How John Fiore landed his role on The SopranosThe real story behind that unforgettable sceneBehind-the-scenes stories with James GandolfiniWhy in-person auditions beat self-tapes every timeBreaking into acting later in life and building a careerLife after The Sopranos and staying relevant in the industryIndependent films, horror projects, and what’s nextPlus:Comedy, stand-up talk, and industry insightWild stories from set and real-life experiencesHonest takes on Hollywood, aging, and chasing rolesIf you’re a fan of The Sopranos, acting stories, or just great conversation with real personalities, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of We Talk Funny#WeTAWKFunny #JohnFiore #thesopranos #podcast #Acting #behindthescenes #comedypodcast #hollywoodstories #PodcastJunkeez #entertainment

Richie Minervini TAWKS Funny | Ep 26

This episode of We Talk Funny is exactly what the name promises — chaotic, hilarious, and completely unpredictable. Hosts Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo kick things off with a wild (and slightly traumatic) Halloween story that quickly spirals into conversations about dating, relationships, and the realities of modern love — with zero filter 😳 Then things level up as comedian and actor Richie Minervini joins the show, bringing incredible stories from decades in comedy and Hollywood. We dive into: * A crazy childhood Halloween story you won’t believe 🎃 * Dating dynamics, cougars vs cubs, and relationship chaos * Behind-the-scenes stories from The King of Queens * Working with Kevin James and breaking into comedy * The evolution of stand-up and what’s changed over the years * Legendary moments with icons like Robin Williams Plus — random tangents, savage jokes, and the kind of real conversation that only happens when nobody’s holding back. If you love comedy, storytelling, and unfiltered podcast energy — this one’s for you. 👉 Like, subscribe, and drop your favorite moment in the comments 👉 Would YOU still go trick-or-treating after that story? 😂 #WeTalkFunny #ComedyPodcast #RichieMinervini #KingOfQueens #StandUpComedy #Podcast #FunnyStories #Halloween #ComedyLife #BehindTheScenes

BOSTON Guido TAWKS Funny | Ep 25|

Welcome back to another hilarious episode of We TAWK Funny recorded live at the Podcast Junkie studio! Hosts Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubbo are joined by the one and only Boston Guido, a larger-than-life personality known for his viral content, unforgettable characters, and iconic Boston accent.In this episode, the crew dives into: Wild comedy show stories from Tampa The reality of stand-up, accents, and “talking funny” Boston vs. New York culture and dialects Guido’s journey into acting, social media, and viral success Why “life is short” and how that mindset fuels everything he does Pizza debates, dating stories, and absolute chaos From hilarious impressions to real talk about chasing your dreams, this episode blends comedy, culture, and pure entertainment from start to finish.If you love podcasts about comedy, entertainment, and unfiltered conversations — this is your show.Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more episodes of We TAWK Funny!Follow Boston Guido:Instagram | TikTok | Facebook – @thebostonguido🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube#WeTAWKFunny #BostonGuido #comedypodcast #podcastjunkeez #StandUpComedy #funnypodcast #entertainmentpodcast #italiancomedy #bostonaccent #NewYorkAccent #viralcomedy #podcastlife #comedyclips #YouTubeComedy #laughoutloud