Road Dogs

Today we’re talking stand-up comedy with Liz Miele. From being proudly Jersey trash to releasing four comedy specials online and surviving the hellscape of dating apps like Bumble, Liz joins Sam and Jim for a funny, real conversation about comedy and modern dating.Find her specials on YouTube and follow her on instagram @lizmiele.

Today we’re talking Charm City stand-up with Baltimore native Parker Brown. Parker sits down with Sam and Jim to talk about absolutely crushing it the first time he ever stepped on stage, cutting his teeth at Magooby’s Joke House, and whether comedians should keep their traps shut when it comes to politics, drugs, and booze. From early confidence to navigating comedy rooms with opinions, this episode is a great look at coming up in a city with a strong comedy scene.You can find Parker on instagram @parkerbrowncomedy to see where he'll be next.

This is Road Dogs with Sam and Jim!!! The Podcastwhere we’re talking stand-up comedy and the BEST cities to see it.Today we’re talking about our top-4 summertime comedymovies.  The summer is hot and long, let’scozy up inside with some air conditioning and catch a great flick! Sam and Jim go through their favorite hits like Camp Nowhere, Heavyweights, She’s The Man,The Sandlot, Fired Up, National Lampoon’s Vacation, The To-Do List, and Wet Hot American Summer. Stay tuned until the end to catch Sam and Jim’s honorable mention picks for best summertime drama movie!These movie recs are red hot, be sure to pop one in the ol’ VCR the next time you’re bored of the same old re-runsof The Office and enjoy one of these all-time classics.You can see a ton more Road Dogs content on our Instagram @RoadDogsComedy and at www.RoadDogsPodcast.com.Are you a Road Dog???

This is Road Dogs with Sam and Jim!!! The Podcastwhere we’re talking stand-up comedy and the BEST cities to see it.Today we’re talking Jersey comedy with Sean Gilroy. They talk about the open mic scene in the Tri-State region, bombing as a two-some, why 90’s cartoons like Ren and Stimpy were so gross, whether Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network had the best cartoons, the absolute best grit of sandpaper when woodworking, MC’s that diss you while introducing you on stage, and standing in as the sub for a dominatrix show. Sam and Jim go down a few strange and fascinating rabbit holes in this great conversation with a true Jersey local.You can see a ton more Road Dogs content on ourInstagram @RoadDogsComedyand at www.RoadDogsPodcast.com.Are you a Road Dog???

This is Road Dogs with Sam and Jim!!! The Podcast where we’re talking stand up comedy and the BEST cities to see it.Today we’re talking Mystic Connecticut, the cutest little New England shore town full of nautical charm, great bars and restaurants, and plenty to walk around and enjoy. Sam and Jim make the Connecticut casino run and check out Annie Lederman perform at Comix Roadhouse at the Mohegan Sun casino, followed by Sheng Wang at the Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Casino. On top of all this fun, your hosts get AirBnB-catfished into staying in one terrifying cabin glamping experience in what we lovingly call the “Murder Shed”. Do Sam, Jim, and Niko survive this harrowing night? Tune in to find out!You can see a ton more Road Dogs content on ourInstagram @RoadDogsComedyand at www.RoadDogsPodcast.com.Are you a Road Dog???

This is Road Dogs with Sam and Jim!!! The Podcast where we’re talking stand up comedy and the BEST cities to see it.Today we’re talking all things comedy from the city of brotherly love. Sam and Jim explore the Philadelphia comedy scene and book end three killer shows with a ton of great bites at local bars and eateries. They go to the Helium Comedy Club in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood to see headliners Laurie Kilmartin, Sam Tallent, and Greg Fitzsimmons. All that laughter sure built up an appetite, so they check out the best food and drink Rittenhouse has to offer with a Nom Nom Ramen lunch, brunch at The Continental Mid-town Diner, happy-hour drinks and apps at Village Whiskey and Restaurant Aleksandar, and an epic English pub dinner experience at The Dandelion. Closing the night with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream sounded like the cherry on top of a great night in Philly.You can see a ton more Road Dogs content on our Instagram @RoadDogsComedy and at www.RoadDogsPodcast.com. Are you a Road Dog???

This is Road Dogs with Sam and Jim!!! The Podcast where we’re talking stand-up comedy and the BEST cities to see it.Today we’re in Baltimore with comedian Mike Pallotta—fellow Jersey native turned Charm City regular. Mike walks us through his unexpected pivot from engineering to comedy post-COVID, what it’s like building a scene in a new city, and how performing across Baltimore and D.C. has shaped his voice. We talk home turf, hard pivots, and the kinds of jokes that just hit different for the fellas.Check out Mike Pallotta on Instagram @mikepallotta_ and on his LinkTree to catch one of his upcoming shows!You can see a ton more Road Dogs content on our Instagram @RoadDogsComedy and at www.RoadDogsPodcast.com. Are you a Road Dog???

This is Road Dogs with Sam and Jim!!! The Podcast where we’re talking stand-up comedy and the BEST cities to see it.Today we’re taking a trip down Negative-Nancy boulevard- it’s the Road Dogs Complaint Box. Sam and Jim have a lot of strong opinions on travel, hotels, comedy clubs, restaurants, and we want you to hear ‘em. They rant about stinky car rentals, shitty hotel pillows, questionably clean hotel comforters, great chicken tenders and if they make the comic funnier, chicken wing bone etiquette, the check drop distraction to close the comedy show, and not-so convenient fees every damn time you look to buy some entertainment. If you love griping about life’s little annoyances like Sam and Jim, this episode is a must-listen!You can see a ton more Road Dogs content on our Instagram @RoadDogsComedy and at www.RoadDogsPodcast.com.Are you a Road Dog???

This is Road Dogs with Sam and Jim!!! The podcast where we’re talking stand up comedy and the BEST cities to see it.In this episode, Sam throws the map out the window and picks two whole states (Alaska and Hawaii, naturally), while Jim makes a strong case for the southern charm of Charleston and Savannah. From ghost tours and cobblestone streets to skipping slots and pineapple everything, they break down the places that stole their hearts (and filled their stomach). One thing they both agree on? Savannah belongs on everyone’s must-visit list.You can see a ton more Road Dogs content on our Instagram @RoadDogsComedy and at www.RoadDogsPodcast.com. Are you a Road Dog???

This is Road Dogs with Sam and Jim!!! The Podcastwhere we’re talking stand-up comedy and the BEST cities to see it.Today we’re taking a Road Dogs Detour back to the 1980’sto check out the legendary Eddie Murphy in some of his earliest work as acomedian. Sam and Jim take a deep dive on Delirious, Murphy’s classic firsthour-long stand-up comedy special with the iconic red leather jumpsuit, all theimpressions, F-words, and bits that you definitely could not get away withtoday.  They bounce from the live stage to the sound stage and check out Trading Places, one of Eddie Murphy’s first feature comedy films co-starring a young Dan Aykroyd, where we laugh along as two psychotic rich old men destroy the life of a promising colleague over a $1 bet, Eddie Murphy thinks everyone is gay and out to get him, and the 80’s generally vomit all over the audience for 90-minutes.Check out Eddie Murphy’s Delirious and Trading Places if you’re a comedy fan and haven’t experienced these two gems from 1983, they’ll make you laugh, cringe, and leave you thankful that the 80’s are far in the rearview mirror.You can see a ton more Road Dogs content on our Instagram @RoadDogsComedy and at www.RoadDogsPodcast.com.Are you a Road Dog???

This is Road Dogs with Sam and Jim!!! The Podcast where we’re talking stand up comedy and the BEST cities to see it.Today we’re talking stand-up comedy with Daniel Crow. Daniel talks to Sam and Jim about living that road dog comic lifestyle, touring all across the country, couch surfing, killing, bombing, and everything in between. Check out Daniel Crow @DanielFCrow and www.DanielCrowComedy.com to find out when he’ll be performing on a stage near you.You can see a ton more Road Dogs content on our Instagram @RoadDogsComedy and at www.RoadDogsPodcast.com. Are you a Road Dog???

This is Road Dogs with Sam and Jim!!! The Podcast where we’re talking stand up comedy and the BEST cities to see it.Today we’re talking Boston Massachusetts and Big Jay Oakerson. Sam and Jim go see Big Jay at the famous Wilbur Theater in Boston’s historic theater district. They get fancy with some High Tea at the Boston Public Library, get cultured at the Museum of Fine Art, hit up The Dubliner bar for some Irish grub, and get lost looking for the hidden entrance to a premier back-alley speakeasy. Oh, and we close the trip with a cup of coffee from Central Perk, a Friends-themed replica coffee house that covers the hits from the orange couch to the smelly cat.Check out Big Jay Oakerson @BigJayOakerson and www.BigJayComedy.com to find out when he’ll be performing on a stage near you.You can see a ton more Road Dogs content on our Instagram @RoadDogsComedy and at www.RoadDogsPodcast.com. Are you a Road Dog???

This is Road Dogs with Sam and Jim!!! The Podcast where we’re talking stand up comedy and the BEST cities to see it.Today we’re talking East Coast stand-up comedy with Dan Frigolette. Sam and Jim welcome Dan to the show where he shares stories about the life of a touring stand-up comic, living on the road between Boston and Florida, performing with Chris Kattan, eating every burger in a city to finally declare the best burger in town, and we get a rare glimpse into Sam and Jim’s origin story!Check out Dan Frigolette @DanFrigolette and www.DanFrigolette.com to find out when he’ll be performing on a stage near you.You can see a ton more Road Dogs content on our Instagram @RoadDogsComedy and at www.RoadDogsPodcast.com. Are you a Road Dog???

This is Road Dogs with Sam and Jim!!! The Podcast where we’re talking stand up comedy and the BEST cities to see it.Today we’re talking Wilmington, North Carolina and the Dead Crow Comedy Club. Sam and Jim visit Wilmington’s premier stand-up comedy stage and enjoy a great show with Aldo Campana and Tristan Bowling. They get into a lot of killer food and drink on the Carolina coast, talking about The Copper Penny- a Philly bar in the deep south with the state’s best cheese steaks and onion rings, a gnome themed deli called Gnome Nom-Nom that’s a must see lunch spot at the Downtown Riverwalk, and Good Lie- the 9-hole indoor mini golf bar with a fantastic $5 shot menu to help tighten up that short game of yours. Wilmington is a hidden gem on the East Coast and a must visit city, go check it out.Check out Aldo Campana and Tristan Bowling on Instagram @aldo.campana and @tristanisacomedian to find out when they’ll be performing on a stage near you and go see a great night of comedy with these straight killers.You can see a ton more Road Dogs content on our Instagram @RoadDogsComedy and at www.RoadDogsPodcast.com. Are you a Road Dog???

This is Road Dogs with Sam and Jim!!! The Podcast where we’re talking stand up comedy and the BEST cities to see it.Today we’re talking about ourselves - easily one of our favorite subjects. We are Sam and Jim, hosts of the podcast, and it’s high time that our listeners get to know us on a deeper, more best-friend level.  We talk a little about our likes, a lot about our dislikes, and why we wanted to even host this stinkin’ podcast.Then we enjoy a little back-and-forth on some of today’s hardest hitting topics, like if bad drivers just really have to poop, the merits of defacing a good purse with a celebrity signature, and the many levels of an appropriate hug.You can see a ton more Road Dogs content on our Instagram @RoadDogsComedy and at www.RoadDogsPodcast.com.Are you a Road Dog???

This is Road Dogs with Sam and Jim!!! The podcast where we're talking stand up comedy and the BEST cities to see it.Today we're talking Sam and Jim's Top-4 Stand Up Comedians, and we're going over the old school, the new school, the never been to school, and even talk shit on Andy Warhol. Check out these comics if you haven't heard of them, they're all KILLERS and have a ton of material you can find on Netflix, HBO, YouTube, and Hulu. Are Sam and Jim WAY off in their top-4 picks? Well then smarty pants, I guess you should show us all how your taste is superior and leave your top-4 stand up comic picks in the Comments. I'm sure we'll all be SOOOO impressed.

This is Road Dogs with Sam and Jim!!! The podcast where we're talking stand up comedy and the BEST cities to see it. Today we're talking New York City comedy with Emma Quinlan Baxter- stand up comedian, sketch comedy stage performer, screenwriter, playwright, and all around good hang. We cover the grind of the up-and-coming comedy performer, her time as a PA on Saturday Night Live and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, growing up as a performer, and how New Jersey has WAY better pizza and bagels than New York.You can see Emma Quinlan Baxter perform on stages across New York City, find out where she's going to be next on her Instagram @emmaquinlanbaxter and at www.emmaqbaxter.com.