Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam Mitrani

Standup comedian Jonathan Van Halem joins the pod to talk about transitioning from open mics to headlining, studying film in college, his writing process, and introduces us to the JVH Tracker.We have a fun conversation about the changing landscape of comedy, whether or not we should have studied film, why he's not more famous, and so much more.You can follow Jonathan on social media: @jonathanvanhalemSubscribe to his newsletter here: https://punchup.live/jonathanvanhalem/followArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam MitraniRecorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T KnitwearIf you enjoy listening to the show, please like and subscribe! Rate the show! Write a review! Follow on all platforms. It's how we grow our audience.Love,Adam

Podcast Legend Carl Tart joins the pod to talk about growing up in LA, his past life as an high school and college basketball player, how his work ethic as an athlete has impacted his comedy, why he loves improv, and what it's like writing for SNL.Carl Tart is one of the improvisers working and has had a fascinating career in entertainment, becoming a mainstay on Comedy Bang Bang, while hosting his own podcasts: Hollywood Handbook, The Flagrant Ones, and XOXO Bada Bings. He currently writes for Saturday Night Live, prior to which he had written for MadTV and Brooklyn-Nine-Nine, and briefly starred in the short lived sitcom Grand Crew.You can follow Carl on social media: @dammitcarlArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam MitraniIf you like this show, please rate and review so we can grow our audience.

My old pal Ash Diggs joins the program!Ash and I started comedy together in the lovely mountain state of Vermont. Now we both live in New York. In addition to being a hilarious comedian, Ash also teaches standup comedy at the Second City in Brooklyn!We dive deep into how he created his standup comedy curriculum, his childhood as a military brat, what it was like growing up as a biracial person in the south, his brief stint in ROTC, and how a shoulder injury changed his life by allowing him to avoid military service. We also talk about what it's like being in a comedian in our current digital age and where Ash sees his career going forward.You can follow Ash on social media: @ashdiggs_ and see him perform an hour of standup live at Union Hall on August 14.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jokes-i-met-one-hour-of-stand-up-from-ash-diggs-tickets-1992767047884Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, Edited, and Produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T KnitwearPLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, SHARE, RATE AND LEAVE A REVIEW TO SPREAD AWARENESS ABOUT THIS PODCAST. EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS.

Comedian, Writer, and filmmaker Niles Abston joins the podcast to talk about: growing up in Mississippi, writing for Dave, meeting Donald Glover, his love of Ice Cube, the differences between New York and so much more!I've been a fan of Niles for awhile and have always admired his DIY style and work ethic. Really enjoyed this conversation. Recorded the day after the Knicks won Game One of the NBA Finals, so we talk about that a little bit too.In addition to continuing to work as a standup, writer and filmmaker, Niles is starting a film festival for other aspiring filmmakers. For more info visit https://footinthedoorfest.com/You can follow Niles on social media: @thenilesabstonshowArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Produced, edited, and hosted by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Comedian, writer, director, actor and musician Isabel Hagen joins the pod to talk about playing viola, the differences between music and comedy, directing her first film and so much more!Had a really fun time chatting with Isabel and I think you'll all enjoy listening to this conversation.You can follow Isabel on social media: @isabelhagen_and watch her new special Isabel Hagen at The Bitter End on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UVCSGKxJ5tQ?si=BAhox2aRGbqDXNTmTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited, and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

After a brief hiatus to recover from my concussion and celebrate the Knicks' incredible playoff run, we are back!Joining me is my good friend and fellow Knicks fan Kevin Wingertzhan. Kevin and I spend some time recapping the NBA finals and talking about what this Knicks championship means to us. We don't really touch on the usual subjects of the show: childhood, dreams, aspirations, hopes; but it's still a really fun conversation that I hope you enjoy!Be back on Friday with a regular episode.Follow Kevin on social media: @kevbot_etcArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

David Drake joins the podcast to talk about filming his 7th hour of comedy, balancing being a dad and comic, what makes a person famous, and what motivates him to write so much.David is an incredibly skilled storyteller and one of the most prolific comedians working right now. You can find his previous albums and specials on his website: daviddrakecomedy.com and follow him on social media: @daviddrakecomedyTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Today, I’m joined by the Ringer’s Michael Pina for a special bonus episode. We dive deep into the NBA Playoffs, the Knicks 51-Point win, how Michael got his start in sports media, what bold predictions he got wrong this year, and his love of horror movies.You can follow Michael on social media: @michaelvpina and read his writing on theringer.com Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Comedian Ben Smith joins the podcast to talk about his love of Kid Cudi, being in a relationship with another comedian, that time he moved to Iowa for a girl he met on Tumblr and why he hasn't traveled outside the United States yet.Ben is a hilarious comic and insane person. I loved this free flowing conversation with him. Follow Ben on social media: @itsbenjaminbroArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, Edited, and Produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Chandler Dean joins the pod to talk about how he created his hit show Abolish Everything, growing up with creative parents in Houston, being thrust into the New York comedy scene as a college student. Chandler also gets into why he loves political humor and how his comedy was inspired by the Daily Show, Colbert Report, and Lewis Black. Chandler also answers the age old question "Would you rather be tall or ripped?"Follow Chandler on social media: @chandlerjdean and stream both seasons of Abolish Everything on Nebula https://go.nebula.tv/abolish?ref=abolishchandlerArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme Music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, Edited, and Produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Dan Perlman joins the pod to talk about being hired as a Michael Buble impersonator, creating a tv show, writing letters to his favorite comedians as a child, and why he's not more famous.Dan is a great standup comedian, writer and filmmaker. His newest short film "Being Buble" is available to watch on his YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/oyXoJhBtntQ?si=WMMDNGLKUy8vZjdU and watch the entirety of his show "Flatbush Misdemeanors" on his website: punchup.live/dan-perlmanFollow Dan on social media: @danjperlmanArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Karthik Raj joins the podcast to talk about starting standup after college, studying theatre, what got him into acting, being Indian, building a following online and so much more!In the past two years, Karthik has become a good friend and frequent collaborator of mine. This is a real silly episode where we goof off and riff bits and have an occasional moment of honesty. I hope you enjoy.Follow Karthik on Instagram: @karthikraj_ and on TikTok: @car.thiccMusic by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Edited, hosted, and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Amber Singletary joins the pod to talk about how she found as a new passion after her college basketball career ended, writing for A Black Lady Sketch Show and how the writer's strike affected the career path she thought she was going to have, and what it's like dating a comedian who cares more about her career than his own. This is a really fun episode. A long and rambling conversation between two people with ADHD, so naturally things were interrupted several times by one of us noticing a dog outside the studio.Amber is a very funny standup comedian and host of the show @judgyseries on Instagram and TikTok. You can follow her on social media @ambdotcom.Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Max Higgins becomes our first returning guest! We have a great convo about the Boston comedians who redefined masculinity in a softer way, getting over paranoia, and learning to be present with an audience.Follow Max on social media @max_headgearSee his monthly show Comedy Wolf on 4/5 at QED in Astoria!https://qedastoria.com/products/comedy-wolf?event=2026-04-05T20%3A30%3A00and I'll be performing with Max in Burlington, VT on 4/18 at Radio Beanhttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/radiobean/2122658Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Comedian Shaun Murphy joins the pod to talk about performing at the Comedy Cellar alongside legendary comics like Chris Rock, Kevin Hart and Dave Attell; transitioning from part-time gig work to full time standup; and the pain of being a Buffalo Bills fan.Shaun has two hilarious specials on YouTube:His new special "Long Story Thin" produced by Mark Normand https://youtu.be/sqgJfhnpBN8?si=3fnimJXekCBo5iumand his first special "Neal" https://youtu.be/sqgJfhnpBN8?si=3fnimJXekCBo5iumfollow Shaun on social media: @iamshaunmurphyArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme Music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Produced, hosted and edited by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

This is a really special episode. Gary Gulman has been one of my favorite comedians since before I even knew I wanted to do comedy. I had a great time sitting down with him, giving him his flowers and learning more about his life. We talk about substitute teaching, basketball, Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, the difference between writing a memoir and an hour of standup, and so much more!You can follow Gary on social media: @garygulman and go to his website https://garygulman.com/ to see where he's performing next!Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited, and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Comedian and friend Claire Siemietkowski joins the pod to talk about getting introduced to standup as an adult, not fitting in with comedy or theater nerds, and her past life as an athlete. Apologies to the listener for any audio issues on this one. I did my best to fix it but I'm only human. One day, I'll have a robot producer and there will be no more audio issues.Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Alaina Bamfield joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Lansing, Michigan, opening for Sam Tallent, and making comedy out of trauma.Alaina is a very funny comic who is releasing her first special "Untouchable" Later this year. You can follow her on social media: @alainabamfieldTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Multi-instrumentalist, producer, dj, singer/songrwiter, and trumpet meditation expert Aaron Alcouloumre aka COULOU stops by the studio to reminisce on our time living together, discuss why vinyl is better than digital (it's not the sound quality!) and talk about his wide range of musical influences - from Russian composers to soundcloud rap!You can follow COULOU on social media: @coulou__and subscribe to his YouTube channel where he regularly posts beautiful trumpet meditations: https://www.youtube.com/@coulou__You can also listen to his music on all streaming platforms. Just search "coulou"Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited, and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Wilfred Padua joins the pod to talk about growing up Filipino in Seattle, breakdancing, meeting his future wife at a comedy show, and so much more! Follow Wilfred on social media: @wilfredpaduaArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited, and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Comedian, musician, and former chemist Eli Ruffer joins the pod to talk about anxiety, books, creating a persona, comedy songs, his hatred of being online, and the viral success he found with his song "White Guy In a Kimono"I had to pee before we started recording, so the first 4 minutes are an Eli solo pod.Follow Eli on social media @elircomedyTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Denver-based comedian and musician Helen Driesen stops by the studio for a fun and free flowing conversation. We talk about the differences between New York and Denver, transitioning from music to comedy, creative inspirations, and more!Follow Helen on social media @who_the_heck_is_hel and check out her music on spotify, apple music, or wherever else you listen to things!Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T KnitwearIf you like the show, PLEASE follow on instagram/spotify, leave comments, subscribe on YouTube or Apple Podcasts, and rate or write a review. It makes a huge difference in terms of getting more people to listen to the pod.

Comedian and podcaster Jeremy Kaplowitz joins the pod to talk about starting standup in college, being a stay at home husband, having his comedy used in a court case, and more!Jeremy is a very funny standup comedian with multiple viral videos, including a Schtick or Treat parody of Jerry Seinfeld and an Abolish Everything set where he proclaims "Jews, we need to stop comparing ourselves to goblins"Jeremy is one of the hosts of the hilarious podcast Quorators and creator of the short-lived web series The Hamlet Factory. You can follow Jeremy on social media @jeremykaplowitzArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Christopher Isaacson joins the pod to talk about social media success, OCD, fear of death, making friends on the internet, creative pursuits in high school, and more! (including why he isn't more famous)You can follow Christopher on social media: @chillcuteboyHe's one of the funniest folks you'll find on the internet.See his live show Bodega Comedy (@bodega_comedy) and watch his series Strange Goods (@strangegoods_show)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Nashville based comic Will Abeles joins the pod today! You can see Will at The Second City in New York this Saturday at 4pm!Will and I talk about starting standup in college, the pros and cons of living in New York, best comedy scenes in the country, studying film and wishing we were musically talented.Get tickets to Will's Second City show here: https://www.secondcity.com/shows/new-york/will-abeles-subaru-chic-nycFollow Will on social media: @willabelescomedyTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the podcast studio at P&T Knitwear

CHICAGO! COME SEE ME DO A HALF HOUR ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 14! https://link.dice.fm/g67d943171f6Joel Walkowski-ski-ski joins the pod to talk about commodifying grief, playing basketball with Adam Sandler, and being addicted to the bit.We also talk about Joel's strange childhood in Detroit, his life as a film prodigy turned street performer turned standup comedian turned author, and how he overcame a year filled with grief, divorce and getting hit by a bus!You can pre-order Joel's book Honolulu Blues here:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Honolulu-Blues/Joel-Walkowski/9781637749043?fbclid=PARlRTSANkiyVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8we-n9maDTzHNDs2NHfkQq-rTiESp09qKF2Ys-XLbitaFs8wUuk5djAyOIw_aem_c9A8ZpISaRRkVOCvvcc6mg&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bioFollow Joel on social media: @joelwalkowskiTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Edited, hosted, and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Mini Episode! Due to some technical difficulties, the first hour of my conversation with Blake was lost to the sands of time. Enjoy a short conversation with one of Australia's funniest citizens. Blake talks about his inability to remember famous people and shares a story about a time he may or may not have told Lorne Michaels it was "past his bedtime"Follow Blake on social media: @blakefreemancomedyTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the podcast studio at P&T KnitwearIf you live in Chicago, you can come see me and friend of the pod Max Higgins do our half hours at the Color Club on Dec. 14th!Get your tickets here: https://link.dice.fm/g67d943171f6

Good friends James Azzaretti and Ibhan Kulkarni stop by the studio for this special episode. It's more of a riff fest than a traditional interview, but we still into the nitty gritty of why they're not more famous at the end.James and Ibhan individually are great standup comics who perform all around New York, and as a duo they create some of the best short form comedy on the internet. Listen to their radio show Sundays at 11 on radiofreebrooklyn.com and follow them on social media:James: @snazzarettiIbhan: @doublelagaanIf you want to see them live, Ibhan has a show on December 4th and James has a show on December 8th. Go to their profiles for more info.Music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Edited, hosted, and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

One of the best comics in the game joins the pod today!Anthony Devito sits down to talk about his new special, his past life as an architect, growing up in North Jersey, and why he isn't more famous! We also get into our failures at the most recent "Big Walkowski" where I assembled a poorly constructed team and Anthony became the first ever "DNP - Player's Decision"You can watch Anthony's newest special: Straight Hoopin on YouTube now!https://youtu.be/I4uTvSfRNRs?si=smgfzzfWRpC-k_d9He also has a backlog of great specials, tv sets and more on his YouTube that I highly recommend checking out.Follow Anthony on social media @comediananthonydevitoTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Mark Little joins the pod to talk about growing up in Canada, overcoming imposter syndrome, the terrors of artificial intelligence, and more! We also get into some good movie talk at the end of the movie and had some disagreements about Bong Joon Ho. Mark is an incredible standup comic and improviser who can be seen performing all around New York and all over the internet. Follow him on social media @marklittle_good and listen to his podcast Caveman Need KnowTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Edited, produced and hosted by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Liam Welsh is a standup and sketch comedian who is also my roommate. I first met Liam at an open mic in Burlington, Vermont in 2018 and since then he's become one of my closest friends and collaborators. Liam and I have a great chat about his childhood in Vermont, earliest creative endeavors and what it's like making art in the age of social media. You can follow Liam on social media @liampwelsh and see his live show at The Rat NYC on December 18th! https://www.theratnyc.com/event-details/an-unforgettable-hour-a-live-comedy-experienceTheme Music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Cooper Kim joins the program to talk about growing up in the Bay Area, having anger problems as a child, comedic influences and grief.Cooper is a very funny standup comedian. You can follow him on social media @koo.perkim and see him perform all around New York CityArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)

If you listened to the podcast Cumtown, you may recognize the name Jim Tews from the iconic bit "Cruisin' Joe List"https://youtu.be/Q4dUakk8sFk?si=hkjJJh3PgIPPaRYdJim shares his side of that story here, and also talks about meeting Chris Rock, starting standup while in the coast guard, being managed by his wife, the downfall of Comedy Central, and bombing at New Faces.Jim is a hilarious comic and great animator, you can watch his new special "With Pictures" on his YouTube channelhttps://youtu.be/MIrOEshft5g?si=y7w4rV0rUa8_ziKjOr listen to his new album "Without Pictures"https://open.spotify.com/album/3fACDKpksBymCHdstENYO1?si=UJzXFELYQLmBPDzkG_k9WwFollow Jim on social media @jimtewsTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Produced, edited and hosted by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Comedy triple threat alert! Standup comedian, improv performer and satire writer Meredith Dietz joins the pod to talk about growing up in rural Pennsylvania, going to an all girls high school, running marathons, German humor, and being responsible for her parents' divorce (just kidding about that last one).Meredith is a quick witted joke writer and really cracks me up on this one. A lot of laughs were had!Follow Meredith on social media @dietz.mArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at The Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

My new friend Alex La joins the pod to talk about traveling, dating older women, and getting back into comedy after taking a 3 year hiatus. Follow Alex on social media at @alextrlaTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited, and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the podcast studio at P&T Knitwear

The Sweet Baby Boy himself! Sam Evans joins the podcast to talk about starting comedy in Cincinnati, bombing at JFL, middle school insecurities, dating comics, and more!Sam Evans is a great comic whose debut special will be releasing this fall! You can listen to his album Sweet Baby Boy on all streaming platforms! And follow him on social media @reallysamevansArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited, and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Ryan Ciecwisz joins the pod to talk about his love of Adam Sandler, pretentious film, New Jersey roots, first time doing standup in a library, and more!I've known Ryan for a few years, seen him around the Brooklyn comedy scene and always admired his creativity onstage. Seeing the amount of things we have in common, from our recent breakups, past lives as film majors, current occupation as barista and our love of Bob Dylan, it's shocking we haven't become better friends. Please enjoy this audio record of the longest conversation we've ever had without mentioning Bob Dylan. Follow Ryan on social media @ryanciecwiszArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xavier_maurice)Theme Music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited, and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Mia Wilson joins the podcast to talk about transitioning from music to comedy, being married to a rabbi, performing in front of Reggie Watts and Robert Pattinson, and more!You can follow Mia on social media @miawilsoncomedy and go to her website miawilsoncomedy.com to check out upcoming shows. You can follow Mia's lovable lunatic of a dog @babkawhoodle on instagram too!Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Corey Tindall joins the pod to talk about his comedic influences, growing up in Michigan as a child of divorce, love languages, why he became a fan of metal and also why isn't he more famous?Corey shares his theories on why every comic's best album is their second and I share my theory on why the 1970s is the best decade of music.Follow Corey on Instagram: @coreytcomedyEdited by Jonny Leonidas (@jonnyleonidas)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at Corey's Apartment

Fresh off the release of his new special "Half of We" (YouTube), Steven Rogers joins the pod today to talk about his interesting career. Steve regularly opens for big name comics like Nate Bargatze, Tom Papa, and Brian Regan and tours around the country headlining clubs on his own, but he still chooses to do open mics and bar shows every time he's home in New York City. Why? Simply because he loves comedy and wants to be as good as he can be at it.Steve and I process our recent breakups together, talk about his comedic influences, why he writes clean, and bond over our own failed attempts at playing the saxophone!Really enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too!You can watch Steven Rogers' new special "Half of We" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Yu7EblMo1Ig?si=_013a1ZF9wD56dXAand see his new hour at Union Hall on June 22!Follow Steven on Instagram: @stevenrogerscomedyArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme Music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Produced, Edited and Hosted by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at The Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Ovrkast. is a rapper and producer from Oakland, CA.On this episode, we talk about Ovrkast.'s origins and influences, his time working at the library in Oakland before "making it big" by producing beats for Earl Sweatshirt and Drake. We also discuss the Kendrick/Drake beef, nerd out over hip hop, and bond over being introduced to Eminem by our older brothers.Ovrkast.'s second album "While The Iron Is Hot" is out now and can be streamed everywhere.Watch his video "I'm On" which features a performance from yours truly: https://youtu.be/NNEfcz022z0?si=r4D1XyF_LQ0omdGc Stream all his music wherever you stream music and follow him on instagram: @ovrkastTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T KnitwearFollow the show on instagram @whyarentyoumorefamous

Myq Kaplan is a true comedy veteran. He's been performing standup for over 20 years and has been seen on every late night show, Comedy Central, Louie, Comedy Bang Bang, America's Got Talent, and so much more!Myq Kaplan is by all metrics a VERY succesful comedian, but he's not famous. Why isn't he more famous? Short answer: he doesn't want to be.On this episode, we talk about Myq's childhood, his love of Mitch Hedberg, flying on a private plane while opening for Louis C.K. and more!Follow Myq on social media @myqkaplanAll his albums are on streaming platforms, search for “Myq Kaplan”Myq has a Dry Bar special called “Live from the Universe” and if you use the promo code MYQKAPLAN you can get a free month of Dry Bar. He also has a special “Small Dork and Handsome” on Amazon.His book “Heart Brain Art Train” is available through his website Myqkaplan.comListen to Myq's podcast Broccoli & Ice Cream (free episodes every week and bonus episodes on my Patreon)and subscribe to his newsletterhttps://open.substack.com/pub/myqkaplan?r=3a5bz&utm_medium=iosFor Myq's tour dates go to his webesite or:https://punchup.live/myqkaplan/followArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Edited, Produced and hosted by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Carson Olshansky became a niche internet micro celebrity in 2022 after posting some of their jokes on TikTok... but three years before that, in 2019, they took an improv class at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective, where they became friends with me!On this episode, we discuss their childhood in Brooklyn, following in both their parents' creative footsteps, and how they discovered their trans identity during a global pandemic.Carson co-hosts the monthly show Friendly's Comedy at C'mon Everybody in BrooklynSUBSCRIBE to Carson's SubStack Review Mode here: https://reviewmode.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webFollow Carson on social media: @carsonolshanskyArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Edited, hosted and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the podcast studio at P&T Knitwear

Martin Urbano (This Fool! Fallon! Kimmel! Comedy Central!) joins the pod to talk about growing up in Texas, odd jobs he's worked, his brief stint writing for Jimmy Fallon and more!Martin has a hilarious special available on YouTube called "Apology Comeback Special"Watch it here: https://youtu.be/U66yQzov2to?si=p8HIA-nTWaLKzYmjArtwork by Xavier MauriceTheme music by Isaac LewisHosted, Produced, and Edited by Adam MitraniRecorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Recorded over a year ago, this is the second episode I ever recorded for the podcast. We talk about Max's origins in Atlanta, being a southern Jew, his struggles with addiction, and friendship with the late great Kenny Deforest.We also talk NBA a little bit, this is from over a year ago so some of our takes are a bit dated.Artwork by Xavier MauriceTheme Music by Isaac LewisProduced, edited and hosted by Adam Mitrani

Hayden Arrington joins the pod to talk about starting comedy in DC, growing up in the south, doing MMA in secret and more!Hayden hosts Man on the Mat for Inside Fighting and performs standup comedy in Brooklyn.Artwork by Xavier MauriceTheme music by Isaac LewisHosted, edited and produced by Adam MitraniRecorded in my apartment

Tommy Bayer joins the pod to talk about his artsy midwest family, leaving the country for the first time at 27, comedic influences and basketball!We recorded this days after the infamous Luka Dončić trade so we spent a decent amount of time talking about that.You can follow Tommy on social media: @tommybayertimeArtwork by Xavier MauriceTheme music by Isaac LewisHosted, produced and edited by Adam MitraniRecorded at P&T Knitwear Podcast Studio

This was a really fun episode with a lot of great conversations.Henry Sir (Comedy Central! Don't Tell! Mr. Sir!) joins the pod to talk about the differences between the US and Canada, being a former college athlete, and the state of comedy and the world today. Are we living through America's swan song?We also get into it about our shared connection as members of the dead brother's club. Henry's brother, Ben died at 38 and my brother, Reuben died at 20. We talk about how experiencing that type of loss can change your perspective on life. Yesterday marked what would have been Reuben's 33rd birthday so it felt fitting to release this episode today.You can watch Henry's new special "Mr. Sir" on YouTube:https://youtu.be/BH4nus_cXoE?si=xFNupX53fzkW7YABand check out his brother Ben's band Worst Days Down! You can listen to Worst Days Down and their albums "Elsewhere" and "Stay Innocent" where ever you streamArtwork by Xavier MauriceTheme music by Isaac LewisProduced, hosted and edited by Adam MitraniRecorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Brittany Carney (That Damn Michael Che! Don't Tell! Comedy Central!) joins the pod for a short chat about her origins in the DC standup scene, love of British comedy, and Brandon Wardell's age.Produced by Sy Schimberg and Adam MitraniTheme music by Isaac LewisCover art by Xavier MauriceEdited and hosted by Adam MitraniRecorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T KnitwearYou can follow Brittany on instagram @brittany.goblin.carneyand watch her special "That's My Horse" on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/vBkpX4TIi3w?si=5TFgHNWbk12Uw6dW

One of the first "test episodes" we recorded. It was too fun to not release. Carl Sonnefeld is one of my first friends in comedy. We sat down in the basement of a beautiful apartment where I was dog sitting to talk about Vermont, hiking the Appalachian trail, and his brief college football career.Theme music by Isaac LewisCover Art by Xavier MauriceProduced, edited and hosted by Adam Mitrani