Marcus And Eric Learn Stuff From Smarter People
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.
Episodes
27 episodes
PAPARAZZI with Kristin Callahan
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 @kristinca...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:23
NYC Real Estate with Micah Byrnes
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 f...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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20:58
SNAKES AND COMEDY with Sergio Chicon
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....
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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25:33
POLITICS with Patrick Bobilin
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 camp...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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20:09
COOKING with celebrity chef Jake Cohen
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 thre...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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35:13
WORKING AT THE COMEDY CELLAR with Kim Hoffman
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! Th...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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28:24
ACTING with Jordan Carlos
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, re...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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44:03
STORYTELLING with Jeff Simmermon
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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24:18
IMPRESSIONS with Adam Hamway
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, vo...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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34:24
CHESS with Kevin Doyle
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, storytel...
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27:53
JUGGLING with Jay Gilligan
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 w...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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31:58
APPS with Jon Laster
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...
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19:19
MAGIC with Magick Balay
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 s...
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36:39
BOY BANDS with Chris Kirkpatrick
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 an...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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20:12
COMEDY WHILE TRANS with Jaye McBride
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 performe...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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33:41
REAL ESTATE with Micah Byrnes
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 tackl...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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22:23
CLOWNS with Mark Gindick
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 ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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29:01
RADIO DJ with Cipha Sounds
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 m...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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20:43
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST with Marc Gerber
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 an...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:04
STREET DRUMMER with Cyzon Griffin
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 o...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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22:17
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING with Jeff Seal
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, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:33
DRUG DEALER with "Terry"
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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19:08
MARRIAGE with Dan Altano
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, Ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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37:18
AIRPLANE PILOT with Steve Kriese
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:16
PRISON GUARD with John Dixon
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. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:51