Francis Cronin on Ep #20 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder

Francis Cronin on Ep #20 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder

Francis Cronin is an Irish-born and raised comedian, actor, writer, producer, and ex-Irish army officer. In 2012, Frank won the 'People's Choice Award' at the WAFF Awards in Ireland. Nominated for an 'Outsider - Person of the Year Award' in 2013 for his comedic documentary series about living in a tent for his entire final year of university. He received a full scholarship at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting and has written for the hit Irish comedy series 'The Boys' and BlackPills 'SuperHigh.' Francis has made numerous TV appearances in Ireland and America, and you can catch him on Fox's Laughs TV. Francis has worked with SNL alumni on beyondthecomics.com and Equal's three viral sketches. He recently appeared on Comedy Central and Sirius XM Radio.

Will Burkart on Ep #19 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder

Will Burkart is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian and actor. After growing up in the SF Bay Area, he moved out to LA and quickly established himself as one of the hardest-working young comics on the scene. Given the massive popularity of his stand-up clips on social media, Will's fan base has skyrocketed over the past few years, amassing over 1.5 million followers and more than 400 million views. Since embarking on his first nationwide tour in 2023, Will has sold out clubs across the country and headlined at the Netflix Is a Joke festival in 2024. Will recently released his debut comedy special, "Warm Regards", which premiered in June 2025 to wide acclaim.

Elyssa Phillips on Ep #18 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder

A native New Yorker, Elyssa has been acting since the age of 5 (she still owns the red dress with the black bow from when she played Annie at the age of 6). After studying at the British American Drama Academy in England, and graduating from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Elyssa spent her time performing around the country in various theatrical productions....from Shakespeare's "As You Like It" and "Measure For Measure", to the long-running improvisational comedies "Tony 'n Tina's Wedding" and "Shear Madness"...with some other tricks of her trade along the way.... Since making the move out west to L.A., Elyssa has been seen in various commercials and television shows, including featured roles on "Silicon Valley", "The Mindy Project", and "Chelsea" on Netflix, among others. She can usually be seen doing some live improv or sketch comedy around the likes of Upright Citizens Brigade and The Pack Theater. She's opened for Iliza Shlesinger, headlined clubs across the U.S. and Europe, and won Best of Fest at the Laugh Out Loveland Comedy Festival. On screen, Elyssa has delivered sharp one-liners on hit shows like Leanne, Hacks, Silicon Valley, Fresh Off the Boat, Tuca & Bertie, and The Mindy Project. She is also very, very single. Feel free to say hi to her. She doesn't bite. At least, we don't think she does.

Greg Benevent on Ep #17 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder

After years of writing screenplays that were optioned but never made and ghostwriting jokes for others, Greg began stand-up. He's since made it to the semifi nals of the Boston Comedy Festival and the San Diego Comedy Festival. A Best of the Fest Showcasing Comedian at the 2019 & 2020 Burbank Comedy Festival, as well as at the 2020 Palm Springs Comedy Festival, Greg has been to the Main Event of the World Series of Comedy. Greg was in the April 1992 issue of Nintendo Power magazine (yes, Ken Griffey Jr. was on the cover. That's just how long ago it was). Additionally, he's the top name on the UCLA Extension Writers Program "Where Are They Now?" page (due to alphabetical order).

Mary Basmadjian on Ep #16 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder

Mary Basmadjian is a stand-up comedian, actor, and producer based in Los Angeles. Her comedic work pokes holes and fun at topics rooted in intersectional identity, mental health, digital culture, and the Armenian immigrant experience in America. Growing up around funny accents and family melodramas in the 90s is what ultimately led Mary to adopt comedy as a second language. Because laughter has healing superpowers. Whether it's at yourself or at a joke, your world feels a little better after you do. Through her first-generation lens, Mary aims to create a space for honest, all-in laughter that inspires people to connect, communicate, and ultimately, love more freely. From the funny to the absurd, her unapologetic stand-up humor, rich character work, and satirical social commentary are a beloved fi xture in Los Angeles and the international community.