Episodes

Eric talks to storyteller, musician, and host of Sideshow Goshko, Leslie Goshko.

Eric talks to stand-up comic Harry Terjanian.

No Name talks to Mr. No Name himself, Eric Vetter. Comic and videographer Mike Sgroi takes over the hosting duties to talk with Eric about his journey with the No Name NYC Variety Show, celebrating its 29th year this February 25, 2023.

No Name's Eric Vetter talks to photographer, videographer, and Word Up principal Emmanuel Abreu about finding his footing as a freelance photographer and about his work with Word Up Community Bookstore in Washington Heights..

Eric and stand-up comic and author Liz Miele met up in Brooklyn to talk about starting stand-up in NYC at age 16, producing in the post-pandemic comedy world, and how one of the world's greatest stand-ups supported and encouraged her from the very start.

Eric talks with musician, composer, and longtime No Name principal Miles Blue Spruce about making music in New York City and what it's taken Miles to build his own recording studio.

No Name NYC's Eric Vetter talks to TONY-Nominated, Lortel and OBIE award-winning, performing artist John-Andrew Morrison about his entry in New York theater, the path of Strange Loop from cabaret show to Broadway success, and what keeps him on track for the future.

Non Name NYC's Eric Vetter talks to comedian, actress, and writer Nancy Lombardo about her days in the First Amendment Improv Troupe, what it takes to roast at the Friar's Club, and you can break into show biz with a cricket imitation.

No Name's Eric Vetter talks to Ophira Eisenberg about her start in stand-up comedy, her early years in NYC, and her new podcast, Parenting is a Joke.

No Name's Eric Vetter talks to Lee Alan Barrett about the early days of No Name NYC, his stints performing in theme restaurants, and life as a comedy magician.

No Name's Eric Vetter talks to Canadian comic Jillian Thomas about her days as the Queen of Pot Comedy, the ins and outs of the Canadian standup scene, and what Kiefer Sutherland's grandfather did for Canada.

No Name's Eric Vetter talks to veteran NYC comic and playwright Alaudin Ullah about mounting DIY shows in the 90s, the path from standup to writing plays, and South Asian representation in entertainment.

Eric is joined by musician Carl Fortunato, keyboardist for No Name's hose band the Summer Replacements, who talks about his path through NYC's music and arts world.

Eric and Richard Binder—actor, musician, and keyboardist for the No Name house band, the Summer Replacements—head to Central Park to talk about finding your place in the arts in NYC.

Eric sits down to talk with his old friend, author and storyteller Tommy Pryor, about his genesis on the streets of Yorkville and about the genesis of Tommy's book, I Hate the Dallas Cowboys: Tales of a Scrappy New York Boyhood (YBK Publishers), among many other things. Bonus content from Jordan Okrend!

Eric sits down to talk with Rhonda Hansome about her thirty-plus years as a stand-up comic opening for acts like Anita Baker, the Pointer Sisters, and Aretha Franklin. Did you know Rhonda was on the very first episode of Saturday Night Live? Here all about it in this week's episode! And find out more about Rhonda at https://rhondahansome.com/!

Eric talks with actor, writer, performance artist, and storyteller Michelle Carlo about her (over!) thirty years entertaining people in NYC.

Eric sits down with actor, comedian, and comedy writer Charles McBee to talk about his earliest days in NYC and the path that led him to the head writer's chair.

Eric sits down for a chat with singer Alex De Suze about growing up in Boston in a radio family, dreaming of Broadway, and about breaking in to NYC's Broadway and cabaret scenes.