November 28, 2014

Andrew Dice Clay One Hour Unmasked Interview Premieres in 1 Week. Here’s a Preview.

Andrew Dice Clay sat down with Ron Bennington to tape an hour long interview in front of a studio audience. Over the course of the hour, the man who described himself as the biggest star in comedy spoke genuinely, telling one great story after another, but not as his character would tell the stories-- he told the stories from the perspective of Andrew Clay, and its fascinating to hear him talk about his early days, in his own voice.
November 16, 2014

Ron White Remembers When Robin Williams Showed Compassion to a Comic Struggling With Demons and Sobriety. And Breaks Down.

Ron White recently came to the SiriusXM studios to tape an episode of "Unmasked" with host Ron Bennington. He talked to Bennington about his start in comedy in his home state of Texas, his infamous run ins with the law and his days on tour. He also reflected on his widely publicized drinking and drug use which he offers no excuses for. In an emotional moment during the interview, the larger-than-life Texas personality shared a very personal story about a time when Robin Williams, someone he had never met before, stepped in to offer some help.
November 12, 2014

How Potheads Saved “Dumb and Dumber”

This week, the Farrelly Brothers sat down for an episode of "Unmasked" on SiriusXM to talk with host Ron Bennington about the new movie, and their incredible careers. Peter and Bobby talked about the sequel to "Dumb and Dumber", working with Bill Murray on "Kingpin" and the films that inspired them when they were younger.
September 12, 2014

Simon Pegg Says The Beatles Live In Your Mouth

Comedian, actor, and screenwriter Simon Pegg sat down this week with host Ron Bennington in front of a live audience to tape an episode of SiriusXM’s Unmasked. He talked about his new film Hector and the Search For Happiness, The Boxtrolls, what its like working with movie star Tom Cruise on Mission Impossible 5, and how his daughter saved Star Wars. He also shared his theory about how the Beatles live in all different parts of your mouth.
September 10, 2014

Simon Pegg’s Daughter Saved Star Wars

Simon Pegg sat down this week with host Ron Bennington in front of a studio audience to tape an episode of SiriusXM’s Unmasked. He talked about his new film Hector and the Search For Happiness, The Boxtrolls, Mission Impossible 5, and how his daughter became known as the girl who saved Star Wars.
July 12, 2014

Joan Rivers Hired Body Guards After Jerry Lewis Death Threat

Recently, Joan Rivers sat down with Ron Bennington at the SiriusXM studios in New York City in front of a live studio audience to tape an episode of Unmasked. Rivers talked with Bennington about her new book, her recent fight with Kristen Stewart and how emotional it was for her to return to the Carson Show after 27 years. She also addressed comments that comedian Jerry Lewis recently made about an age old fight between the two comedians.
June 26, 2014

“The Set” with James Adomian

Comedian James Adomian does stand up, sketch comedy, has a long list of cartoon voiceovers, and is a frequent guest on tv shows and podcasts like Comedy Bang Bang, the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Conan, and Children's Hospital. James does hilarious spot on impressions of unusual people which you can see in his popular Funny or Die videos. His first comedy album, "Low Hanging Fruit" came out 2012, and when he's not doing tv appearances, cartoon voices, and podcasts, he's busy as a fan favorite at festivals around the country. Our own Kelsey Bauman talked with Adomian tabout where his impressions come from, his feelings about Tom Leykis, and why winning over the audience matters to him.
June 9, 2014

Susie Essman: Jerry Lewis Never Was Funny

Comedian Susie Essman, who is best known for her role as Susie Greene on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, and comedy scenester Jeffrey Gurian stopped by the Ron and Fez Show last week to talk comedy. Susie had just come back from the Friar's Club, where they were interviewing her for a PBS documentary on the famous club. After reminiscing about some great Friar's Club moments, the subject of Jerry Lewis came up, and Essman revealed that she had been invited to a tribute to Jerry Lewis, but refused to go.