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UnCoMfY CoNvOs

by Shiv Patel

Shiv Patel, a comedian who has been based in Boston and NY, talks to guests from all walks of life on unvoiced anxieties they face on a daily basis. The conversations are aimed at weaning some light on any stresses and how to overcome those stresses from past personal experiences. Through listening to these conversations, we hope you hear some insights that can help you with your everyday life. Also, we hope you can laugh as we share our stories- thanks for listening!

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Episodes

  1. Episode #39 Real Estate Agent Anxiety Feat. Aram Ghazaryan - 3-11-21

    In this Episode Shiv sits down with top-notch Chicago Realtor Aram Ghazaryan! Aram has 6K subscribers on Youtube, has been an incredible agent for his first 4 years in the business, and is consistently putting out high-quality content follow him @aramgrealty . We discuss everything from how Aram...

  2. Episode #38 Dublin Anxiety Feat. Damian Clark - 3-7-21

    In this Episode Shiv virtually sits down with Damian Clark, a hilarious Stand Up Comedian born and raised in Australia and now based in Dublin. Damian has performed stand up comedy across the world, recently came out with a 2020 Lock Down Comedy Special, and has made several appearances on talk...

  3. Episode #37 Musician Anxiety Feat. Marielle Kraft - 12-23-20

    In this Episode Shiv sits down with Marielle Kraft, a Professional Indie Pop Singer and Songwriter now based in Nashville. She plays at venues all across the country, shares the stage with as big as names as John McLaughlin, Ava Max, and Betty Who, was crowned Grand Champion of the Mid-Atlantic...

  4. Episode #36 Coaching Anxiety Feat. Mario Llano - 12-12-20

    In this Episode Shiv sits down with legendary tennis coach Mario Llano to talk about Coaching Anxiety. Mario is a USPTA P-1 certified pro, a former two-time NCAA All-American (at Southwest Baptist University), a former Junior National Champion in Colombia, and has previously served as the…

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  5. Episode #35 Trynna Chill Anxiety Feat. Jared Schwartz - 12-6-20

    In this Episode Shiv chills with Jared Schwartz, a hilarious and extremely talented Stand Up Comedian based in NYC. Jared has started his own Stand Up Show called "Momma's Boy Comedy" in New York, is the Co-Host on the OnlyFeehans podcast with Kerryn Feehan, and has been on Chris Gethard…

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  6. Episode #34 Oldest Sibling Anxiety Feat. Pooja Fitzsimmons - 11-22-20

    In this Episode Shiv sits down virtually through Zoom with his oldest sister, Pooja Fitzsimmons, even though they are in the same house and could record in the same room. Pooja is a kicka** mother, oldest sibling, singer, tennis player, and overall person. In addition to all of this, she's a...

  7. Episode #33 Immigrant Anxiety Feat. Dad Patel - 11-14-20

    In this Episode my Dad, a.k.a. Jayesh Dahyabhai Patel, hops on the pod to talk about his struggles and triumphs coming into America as an immigrant. He opens up about the difficulties he experienced with my Mom trying to support three kids, grow their businesses, and maintain their health at the...

  8. Episode #32 Inner Conflict Anxiety Feat. Shiv Patel - 11-11-20

    In this Episode Shiv Patel speaks to Shiv Patel on Inner Conflicts he faces. These inner conflicts range from telling your boss about a mistake to whether or not you should go commando if you've used up all your underwear. As always, please share, subscribe, and rate if you enjoy- thanks so much...

  9. Episode #31 Nostalgia Anxiety Feat. Jeremiah Broderick - 10-28-20

    In this Episode Shiv sits down with a great friend from college and fellow Stand Up Comedian Jeremiah Broderick to talk about Nostalgia Anxiety. Jeremiah won the BU's Funniest Competition in 2019 (joining the likes of Myq Kaplan who won the competition during his time at BU), hosted the Clean...

  10. Episode #30 Pandemic Comedy Anxiety Feat. James Camacho - 10-17-20

    In this Episode Shiv sits down with the hilarious and insightful James Camacho, a very accomplished comedian and actor. James performs stand up at professional clubs all around NYC as well as all around the country. He was a finalist on New York's Got Talent 2 years in a row, and has been…

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  11. Episode #29 Autism Anxiety Feat. Baz Kannan - 10-4-20

    In this Episode Shiv sits down with Baz Kannan to discuss Autism Anxiety and some of the misconceptions that may be surrounding the condition. Baz is a Digital Artist from the UK who does phenomenal videography and photography which you can follow @realbazzkill on Instagram. Baz now also works in...

  12. Episode #28 Legacy Anxiety Feat. Nate Kern - 9-12-20

    In this Episode Shiv sits down with Nate Kern to talk about Legacy Anxiety along with mental health. Nate recently created the Iron Mind Fund and has raised $34,450 in honor of his friend and spreading mental health awareness. He will also be racing in the Iron Man Triathlon Series on November…

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  13. Episode #27 Spirituality Anxiety Feat. Kamil Ravin - 8-29-20

    In this Episode Shiv has an UnCoMfY CoNvO on Spirituality Anxiety with Kamil Ravin. Kamil is a Life Coach and also the host of the Ascension podcast which can be found on all platforms including Spotify and Apple. We discuss everything from the definition of spirituality to not wanting to be...

  14. Episode #26 Decision Anxiety Feat. Evan Gresham-Jones - 7-28-20

    In Episode #26 of UnCoMfY CoNvOs Shiv sits down with the man, the myth, the legend Evan Gresham-Jones for a conversation on Decision Anxiety. Evan, who has started his own sneaker business and made many more big decisions in his life including buying a dog and getting married, shares his...

  15. Episode #25 Perseverance Anxiety Feat. Nolan Cooney - 7-18-20

    In this Episode Shiv sits down with fellow East Greenwich High School Alumn Nolan Cooney to talk about Perseverance Anxiety. Nolan is a Cancer Survivor, a former 12-Season High School Athlete, currently a Punter for Syracuse University, and has recently started a tremendous Podcast called Power...

  16. Episode #24 Sober Anxiety Feat. Gene Meyer 7-11-20

    In this episode Shiv sits down with fellow NYC-based Stand Up Comedian Gene Meyer to discuss Sober Anxiety. Gene is a regular at New York Comedy Club, a Grindcore Vocalist for Bandit an Internationally Touring Band, and a proud Jets fan. We discuss everything from staying sober to Shiv sucking…

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  17. Episode #23 Minority Conformity Anxiety Feat. Kesar Ram 7-2-20

    In this Episode Shiv virtually sits down with fellow Stand Up Comedian Kesar Ram to talk about Minority Conformity Anxiety. Kesar performs stand up comedy all around NYC and I have had the pleasure of seeing him crush one of his sets at Broadway Comedy Club. We discuss everything from our…

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  18. Episode #22 Social Media Anxiety Feat. Graham Sacks - 6-25-20

    In this episode Shiv speaks with Graham Sacks, a phenomenal comedian based in NYC, on Social Media Anxiety. Graham is one of the best improv comedians I've ever watched and been able to perform with, has finished all levels of improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade Training Center, is on a House...

  19. Episode #21 Living with Parents Anxiety Feat. Eion Falance - 6-7-20

    Shiv virtually sits down with Eion Falance, a fellow comedian, for an open conversation on what it's like to live with our parents. Eion finished third in last year's "Last Comix Standing" at Mohegan Sun, has opened for the live recording of the "Tuesday's with Stories" podcast, and is currently…

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  20. Episode #20 Virginity Anxiety Feat. Jack Burke - 5-28-20

    In this Episode Shiv speaks with fellow comedian Jack Burke on Virginity Anxiety. Jack has been performing comedy for years starting in Boston making audiences laugh so hard they had to come back and now is in New York tearing up the scene there. In addition to being a killer stand up, Jack also…

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  21. Episode #19 Food Anxiety Feat. John Perrotta - 5-17-20

    In this episode Shiv talks to John Perrotta, a legendary Rhode Island comic, on Food Anxiety. John has been performing comedy for about 30 years, founded the Comedy Factory in 1993, opened for Bill Burr, was inducted into the Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame in 2012, is known as the "Italian Don...

  22. Episode #18 Addiction Anxiety Feat. Jamie Wolf - 5-16-20

    In this Episode Shiv talks to Jamie Wolf, a hilarious comedian based in NYC, on Addiction Anxiety. Jamie has recently won the prestigious Phillies' Funniest Competition at Helium Comedy Club in his hometown, at age 22 was named a Comic to Watch in the 2019 NY Comedy Festival, has been on three...

  23. Episode #17 Emergency Anxiety Feat. Stephen Pratt 4-28-20

    In this episode Shiv speaks to Stephen Pratt an Elite Paramedic and Comedian based in NY. Stephen performs stand up comedy all around, produces a spectacular show in Crown Heights called Geek Sauce Comedy Show at Anyone Comics, has a huge following on Twitter (@theStephenPratt on Twitter and...

  24. Episode #16 Olympic Anxiety Feat. Laura Sogar 4-24-20

    Shiv talks to Laura Sogar, a former professional swimmer and now an extremely talented comedian based in NYC, on the anxiety of striving to reach an extremely intense goal through an intense journey. Laura has experienced tremendous success in her swim career having been a Six-Time All-American...

  25. Episode #15 "Alpha" Male Anxiety Feat. Mike Bramante 4-23-20

    Shiv talks to Mike Bramante on "Alpha" Male Anxiety and on generally just being two men with emotions. However, Mike is more than just a man with emotions- he is a NYC-based comedian/writer who has won the the Inaugural Comfy Comedy Clash, won a Broadway Comedy Club Residency, co-hosts a show in...

  26. Episode #14 Dance Anxiety Feat. Krissy Phillipino - 4-16-20

    Shiv interviews legendary dance instructor and choreographer Krissy Phillipino in an episode you do not want to miss! We talk about everything from overcoming the fear to put yourself out there in dance to observing dance behaviors in other species. Krissy owns her own dance studio called…

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  27. Episode #13 Law School Anxiety Feat. Andrew Stern - 4-14-20

    Shiv talks to Andrew Stern, current Boston College Law student and a best friend from childhood, on his experience as a law school student and law in general. They cover topics ranging from the Bar Exam all the way to the legality of spitting on a statue in Central Park. As always, please feel…

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  28. Episode #12 Home(School) Anxiety Feat. Peter Moran a.k.a. Tweet Daddy 4-9-20

    Shiv talks to fellow NYC comedian, former collegiate baseball player, and homeschooled student Peter Moran. Peter tells us what it is like to grow up as a homeschooled boy while most others around him were not. We talk about about everything from stereotypes to working from home during the...

  29. Episode #11 Being Brown Anxiety Feat. Gibran Saleem - 4-7-20

    Shiv and Gibran Saleem, a comedian based in NYC who performs all around the country, talk about the anxieties of both being and having grown up as brown people. Gibran has also been on AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live, MTV's Beyond the Wall, Better Things FX Season 2, Stand Up NBC, and is currently a...

  30. Episode #10 Beauty Anxiety Feat. Gina Lauricella - 4-2-20

    Shiv talks to friend and fashionista Gina Lauricella about the anxieties associated with trying to look beautiful in the eyes of others. In our discussion, Gina emphasizes how important it is to try to feel comfortable in your own skin without judgment and forces Shiv to do a virtual wave. Gina…

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  31. Episode #9 DJ Anxiety Feat. DJ Ruckiss - 3-31-20

    DJ Ruckiss (also known as Sajan), a med student and DJ who does big gigs all across the country, explains to Shiv his DJ origin story in addition to the intricacies of DJ'ing. Sajan and Shiv talk about everything from throwing bean burritos instead of popping champagne at parties to balancing...

  32. Episode #8 Irrational Fear Anxiety Feat. Ted Barton 3-28-20

    Ted Barton, a stand up comedian based in NY who performs all around the city, and Shiv discuss irrational fears and where they stem from. Ted and Shiv also share real life stories of when their irrational fears led to irrational behaviors like when Shiv shoved his sister off of a jet ski in…

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  33. Episode #7 Dolphin Anxiety Feat. Steven Natale - 3-26-20

    Steven Natale, an improv comedian in NYC who used to train dolphins and now works at Google, talks to Shiv about his experience with animals and overcoming the fear to interact with animals (particularly, dolphins). Shiv and Steven also discuss topics ranging from whether or not dolphins have...

  34. Episode #6 Medical School Anxiety Feat. Biraaj Mahajan - 3-24-20

    Biraaj Mahajan, a soon to be Surgeon who has just secured a residency in Florida, explains to Shiv what it is like to be in medical school. We touch upon topics ranging from why Biraaj decided to pursue medicine to how medical students ingest Aderall. If you enjoy or find insightful please feel...

  35. Episode #5 Social Anxiety Feat. TJ Francis - 3-23-20

    TJ Francis, a comedian in NYC and former collegiate athlete, and Shiv discuss social/peer pressure anxiety both as children and now as adults. Whether it's career or night-life habits, we talk about how it feels to go against the commonly traveled path. Stories on this episode include everything...

  36. Episode #4 Public Speech Anxiety Feat. Dr. Anthony Drew - 3-8-20

    Shiv interviews Dr. Anthony Drew a Speech Therapy Professor by day and hilarious comedian by night. With lots of experience on public speaking, Anthony discusses ways to overcome speech anxiety in addition to many other insights that may help you with presentation. Shiv and Anthony also play a...

  37. Episode #3 Fashion Anxiety Feat. Gaven Duff - 2-29-20

    An Uncomfy Convo between Shiv and Gaven Duff who has 8 years of experience in retail and dresses fashionably everyday. Gaven and Shiv talk about Fashion Anxiety which includes topics ranging from fashion as a form of self-expression to the meaning of fashion to different people. Given Shiv is…

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  38. Episode #2 Dating has Aged Feat. Jules C - 2-16-20

    Shiv interviews fellow comedian Jules C who has performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade and has been living in NYC for over 8 years. Jules is skilled in improvisation, characters, and sketch comedy. Given Valentine's Day just passed, Jules and Shiv talk about their experiences dating in the…

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  39. Episode #1 The SH-ART of Comedy Feat Art Cai - 1-25-20

    The first episode of UnCoMfY CoNvOs where Shiv interviews Art Cai a comedian in NYC who was in the Asian American Comedy Festival and hosts his own open mic called Toaster Tuesdays 6 pm at Black Cat LES. Shiv and Art discuss the anxiety of trying to make it in comedy and much more.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Shiv Patel, a comedian who has been based in Boston and NY, talks to guests from all walks of life on unvoiced anxieties they face on a daily basis. The conversations are aimed at weaning some light on any stresses and how to overcome those stresses from past personal experiences. Through listening to these conversations, we hope you hear some insights that can help you with your everyday life. Also, we hope you can laugh as we share our stories- thanks for listening!

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Shiv Patel, a comedian who has been based in Boston and NY, talks to guests from all walks of life on unvoiced anxieties they face on a daily basis. The conversations are aimed at weaning some light on any stresses and how to overcome those stresses from past personal experiences. Through listening...

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