Comedy veterans Rich Vos and Bonnie McFarlane are the latest guests on The Stand 10 for 10, delivering a hilarious and unfiltered conversation that dives deep into their 17+ year marriage, life in comedy, and the wild stories that come with both.
In the episode, Rich hilariously admits to his obsession with expensive jewelry—despite being a lifelong road comic—while Bonnie shares the true (and brutally honest) story of how they first met, including why she couldn’t stand him at the beginning. The couple reflects on how their relationship evolved from mutual annoyance into one of comedy’s most enduring partnerships.
Rich also takes listeners back to the golden era of stand-up, recounting legendary nights with the late Patrice O’Neal and the infamous Opie & Anthony crew, offering rare behind-the-scenes stories from a pivotal time in comedy history.
Bonnie opens up about her experience directing their acclaimed documentary Women Aren’t Funny, discussing gender in comedy, the challenges of being taken seriously as a female comic, and what it was like putting their relationship under a cinematic microscope.
The episode also tackles the current state of political correctness in comedy, with Rich and Bonnie debating cancel culture, free speech, and whether comics today have it easier—or harder—than ever before. And in true Stand fashion, the conversation wraps with both raving about the club’s legendary lobster parties, which Rich calls “the only mic where you can bomb and still leave with seafood.”
The Stand 10 for 10 Podcast continues its mission of spotlighting top-tier comedians in candid, long-form conversations, and this episode with Rich Vos and Bonnie McFarlane stands as one of its funniest and most revealing yet.
