Podcast by Steve Ziegler
A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast
Interviewing comedians from across the globe to discuss stand-up and self-discovery at middle age. Hosted by Steve Ziegler
A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast
Latest episodes
16 September 2026
A Bit Later - Episode 21 - The Necessity of Joy w/Pops Leonard
Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves at this stage of their lives. Today my guest is Pops Leonard.
Pops is a comedian, actor, producer and overall connector in the Philadelphia comedy scene and beyond.
At ten years into his comedy career, Pops is recognized worldwide for his performances in multiple viral sketches from the production companies Baby Goblin and Cheese Parade, which have garnered over 75 million views and counting.
In this episode we talk about improv, sobriety, inspirations, family, and so much more.
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06 September 2026
Episode 20 - Most Likely to Make Us Laugh w/Meredith Leigh
Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives.
Today my guest is Meredith Leigh. Meredith Leigh is a stand-up comedian and producer based in Pottstown, Pennsylvania who has quickly made a name for herself in the Northeast comedy scene and beyond.
At three years into her career, Meredith placed 2nd in the 2024 & 2025 Best of the Burbs comedy competitions, and was a semi-finalist in Philly's Funniest 2025. She was voted Class Clown her senior year in high school and voted most likely to cause a world crisis by her third-grade teacher.
You can follow her on social media @makemelaughmeredith.
Let’s hear a gen-x perspective in the modern world with Meredith Leigh.
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01 September 2026
Episode 19 - Keeper of The Grape Room w/Sylis P.
Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives.
Today my guest is Sylis P. Sylis P. is a Philadelphia-based stand-up comedian and producer. He is a stalwart in the scene, and amongst his other duties, he runs The Grape Room open mic, one of the city’s longest running and most respected open mics among comedians and fans of comedy alike. Sylis is known to many as the Mayor of Manayunk, and is an incomparable ambassador of Philly comedy.
We talk about creative pursuits, the use of AI, what it takes to run a room, and of course, fried Oreos. Let’s hear from the Keeper of the Grape Room, the great, Sylis P.
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23 August 2026
Episode 18 - Finding the Funny w/Shar Martin
Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives.
Today’s guest is Shar Martin. Shar Martin is an incredibly funny Philadelphia-based comedian, self-described problematic jawn, and an expert in corporate quality. You can follow her on Instagram @heysharhey and see her hilarious acting in several Baby Goblin Production skits.
In this episode, we discuss being socially conscious on stage, navigating stand-up as a woman, and how her divorce spurred her stand-up career. Let’s talk about finding the funny in all of it and more, with Shar Martin.
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17 August 2026
Episode 17 - DIY w/Altered Judgement
Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives.
In today’s crossover episode, my guests are Alex and Joe from Altered Judgement. They are two friends who met playing hockey and decided to pursue their creative outlets together with the production of Altered Judgement, the podcast where morning radio meets late night vibes.
Together they are highlighting local talents in food, music, business, entertainment, and more.
In this episode, we discuss artistic pursuits at 40 and building something from the ground up, just like our comedy heroes across generations
Check out Altered Judgement wherever you consume podcasts or social media.
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09 August 2026
Episode 16 - Organized Chaos w/McClain
Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives.
My guest today is McClain. McClain is a stand-up comedian based in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Just one year into comedy, McClain has quickly become a fixture on the Philadelphia scene. Her raw, high-energy style forces audiences to notice her and keeps her true to herself.
In this episode, we talk about overcoming addiction, jail time, dating at 50, family, and carving out her path in comedy.
Aside from the fun conversation, my favorite thing about this episode is that McClain was a preparing for a mic while we chatted. So, let’s take a trip to Delco and get ready with McClain.
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