Emily Nellestein & Leah Marie

In this fiery episode of Dante’s Inferno, comedian Dante’ Quitman sits down with two razor-sharp rising comics, Emily Nellestein and Leah Marie, fresh off their no-holds-barred clash at the Dante’s Inferno Comedy Roast Showcase. After going head-to-head in a brutal (and hilarious) roast battle, the gloves come off—well, mostly—as they break down the jokes, the strategy, and the aftermath of roasting each other in front of a live crowd.The trio dives into the art of the roast: where the line is, why crossing it can be worth it, and how comics balance friendship with full-on comedic warfare. Emily and Leah share what it’s like to be on both sides of the mic—writing cutting jokes about someone you respect, then standing there while they fire right back. Plus, behind-the-scenes moments from the showcase, unexpected crowd reactions, and what surprised them most about each other during the battle.It’s equal parts savage and supportive in this episode—because in the world of comedy, sometimes the best laughs come from the sharpest burns.