I just had arguably the biggest week of my career. And then….. what? This will happen a lot in this business. Spend days, weeks, months even years trying to accomplish something then the panic of a scary question. “What’s next?” This week I discuss facing the possible malaise after a big gig. And how to feel after an accomplishment. Production by “…

The check spot is the most dreaded spot on a comedy show. It’s where the young act on the bill earns their keep. The audience doesn’t pay attention, the servers are loud, and one’s self esteem can get crushed. I talk about how important the checks were to my development and Why I decided to record an album during them. In the end I discuss if that …

This week I ponder if getting mental health deteriorates a comic art? Does getting help take away one’s edge? And is it worth it? Production By “Slick” Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Music by MDMDBy Paperhouse Network

I had a good weekend after weeks of misery. What got me out of it? Doing gigs I didn’t really want to do. I discuss how inspiration can come from the least likely places. Later I discuss how hanging with peers is so taken for granted. Production by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Music by MDMDBy Paperhouse Network

WE ARE BACK!!!! I open by explaining why there hasn’t been an episode. I then go into things I’ve seen since the last ep that are driving me insane. Comics leaving the stage after two minutes and sitting in the audience before their set plus more things that make me scream like a banshee!!!! Production by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one…

Is it worth it to be different? Is there such thing as “pure comedy” or “traditional comedy?” In this episode I dig deep inside the pitfalls and potential gold mine of doing something outside the box in comedy. Production Nick Angelo Art JSS.one Music MDMDBy Paperhouse Network

There is more to getting work than just killing. Comedy is a job. And jobs like punctual and easy to to work with employees. This week I discuss the importance of being on time, not blowing the light and being kind to the staff. And how eventually how abusing these things can lead to nit getting booked. Production by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Musi…

Sometimes you have to keep performing. And sometimes that is giving yourself a task to work on. It’s very productive to always work on something on stage beyond killing and developing new material. This week I look at how giving oneself homework can show dividends in the long run. Production by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Music by MDMD…

When should a comic do their best material? It’s a frequently asked question. Is it beneficial to only kill? And does a performer owe it to who is booking them to crush every time? Production by Nick Angelo (congrats) Art by JSS.one Music by MDMDBy Paperhouse Network

When are you an aspiring comic and when can you tell people you are a comic? Are there benefits to not getting onstage? This week I talk about the perception of people who only get a couple times a week and act like they have been paying their dues. Production. By Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Music by MDMD If you are in the philly area see the first …

You have to act like a professional as comic. Even though it’s very fun and exciting. That means not posting pics and tagging every celebrity you share a stage with. I tell a story of how I almost fanned boy out and what that would have cost me. Production by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Music by MDMDBy Paperhouse Network

Living the dream? Sometimes it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Sure the stories and friendships you create in this journey from all the bad times are unmatched, but you still have to expierence those bad times. And sometimes those bad times can make your dreams become a nightmare. Production by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Music by MDMD…

This episode is about not getting too discouraged when your peers start to “pass you by” in the journey. How to deal with it. And how to deal ITV gaining success without making your friends feel bad when they don’t get the same thing. Production by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Music by MDMDBy Paperhouse Network

I'm in the middle of a move, working new gigs I've never worked, and just like that New York City is back to being wide open. Is change a good thing? I don't know, but it sure can be a scary thing. But like the great Michael Jordan said, "Why be afraid of a shot you haven't taken yet?" Shoot your shot baby, Shoot. Your. Shot! Production by Nick Ang…

Look I was lucky enough to get into the Chapelle Comedians ball. And it was beautiful and inspiring. And in this episode I explain why it was both. Production by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Music by MDMDBy Paperhouse Network

This episode is the struggle of liking someone off stage but not on stage or online. Is it ok to hate someone because of their act? Do you have to like everyone you work with? I reflect hard on this and tell some stories of trying to make peace with comics I’ve had issues with. Produced by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Music by MDMD…

Comedy is far from pretty. It’s awesome but it can make the rest of your life difficult. Is it worth it? This week I discuss it. Production by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Music by MDMD “So you want to be a writer” by Charles BukowskiBy Paperhouse Network

Alex Babbitt has been doing standup since he was a teenager. He’s asked all the right questions and has been super respectful to the craft and the veterans of the business from the minute he started. That dedication has led to him getting on Def Comedy Jam. He hasn’t stopped asking questions. This week he turns the table on me asks me about the jou…

Everyone’s favorite NYC green room hang Rojo Perez comes on and talks about how we wants to teach male comics how to act when they have guest spots, and why it’s important to watch the show before you go on. Production by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.One Music by MDMDBy Paperhouse Network

The absoute comedy killing machine Brian Scott Mcfadden stops by and I tell him how I used to be intimidated to work him because of how hard he crushes. He then talks about the importance of having fool proof closing bits because audiences tend to only remember the last things you say. We go on to discuss all kinds of comedy nuiances, like does the…

Jon Laster has been making crowds leave with their stomach’s hurting for years at the Comedy Cellar in NYC. He’s one of the pound for pound best comics in the biz, and one of my dearest friends. We talk about being grinders and not looking at the other horses in the horse race that is comedy. We dig deep into finding peace when performers you know …

Greg Stone is a former writer on “The Break with Michelle Wolf” and is former roommate of mine. We start the show discussing how important living with another comic can be to one’s journey. Then Greg asks the question “ what should you say to your friend after they just bombed?” Should you lie? Say nothing? What is the best way to empathize after s…

Neko White joins the show He’ been doing standup since 14 and has never had a day job. He discusses what it’s like to be a 14 year veteran and only be in his 20’s. We also discuss the importance of act outs in comedy during the reopening. Plus the fallacy that act outs mean poor writing. Neko opens up about staying late at clubs because it wasn’t a…

This week is a special episode. Our first guest!!! None other than Nathan Macintosh. He’s been on Colbert, Comedy Central, you name it he’s done it. And today he discusses how after all these years and all his success He still wonders what’s the point of all of this? We debate whether Jim Carey looked crazy in the Andy Kaufman doc on Netflix. And d…

One week back inside at clubs and I’ve already heard a million comics tell stories about HOW MUCH THEY HATE PERFORMING in front of their friends and family. So this week I tell some painful stories of dying a horrible death in front of people who love me. How to deal with them not liking you and if you should you trust the laughs they give you. Pro…

Comedy is back and people are back to trying to do a million shows in an evening. Is that a good thing? I discuss an article I saw that discusses how “hustle culture” is killing comedy. Is it important to say yes to everything? Is there a power to saying no? This is a dive into the importance of balancing work and living. And if you ever wanted me …

Things are going to be changing as indoors open up. One of the things is pay. Do comics need to take a pay cut? If so, why? And if they do when can they expect pay to go back to normal? What compromises must be made all involved in comedy to keep the business thriving? Welcome back everybody!!! Production by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Music by MDMD…

I recently found a clip of a podcast where people described comedy clubs as masters holding comics in chains. Both those people on the podcast don’t work comedy clubs. It’s really easy for them to be anti. I found the whole thing hogwash. This week I talk the importance of comedy clubs opening back up and the importance of having alternative venues…

This week is a tough love episode. I talk about the role of looks in comedy. Is it an advantage to be attractive? Does being attractive mean you have to work harder or less? And does people discussing your looks reflect on your comedy? It's a super raw and real episode that asks if looks matter. And if they do, is it fair? production by Nick Angelo…

In finishing last week;s episode I told a story about The Comic Strip Live. In doing so I gave a shout out to it's owner Richie Tienkan. I went to bed about a half hour after. When I woke up I learned he was dead. I didn't know how to react. To be honest I still don't. This episode I talk the importance of Richie and The Strip. How many times I had…

Finally I actually name names this episode and I'm really unconfortable about it. Especially since the names are deceased. I hate doing it but we need to discuss cruelity from older comics. I share stories of how I was treated by some veterans. I discuss how I felt then and with hindsight how I feel now. And did "TOUGH LOVE" help me and would it he…

This episode is recorded in a bathroom because times are tough. So tough that I'm scared I'll get cancelled about talking about cancelling. But I do it anyway. It's a heart felt look at why people cancel and why artists shouldn't engage with those who hunt for mistakes. I also discuss times I've fought back with trolls and how I feel about it in re…

Performing your art is awesome. But talking about it to people you respect who love it as much as you is sometimes even better. I recently had some car rides and meals with comics and it reminded me of how special the hang is. This episode is about the hang. Should you do it to network? Do it for fun? When should you talk to a veteran comic on the …

I performed standup for a club on a train. That's right. That happened. The first part of the pod has me dealing with my anxiety of performing on public transportation right before i leave to do it. I also wonder out loud "should a comic perform anywhere?" The second half of the pod was recorded the next day. I recap the gig and discuss how it felt…

I have always gotten nervous before "big" gigs and meetings. Hell, I get nervous before recording this podcast. Everyone gets so ridden with fear before they go and create something. This episode is about realizing why that is silly. That whatever you create didn't exist till you made it. So seriously...... why sweat it? production by Nick Angelo a…

Can talking honest on stage lead to problems in your real life? How far should you push it when opening up about everyone and everything in your personal life? In this episode I discuss the dilama of being honest yet protecting your loved ones. And how people expect comedians to talk about them in their act. Plus I finally tell the hot sauce in the…

Is there a line to cross when “making fun” of the venue you are working? Is it appropriate? Will the club owner and staff tend to take it with stride? How important is it to have a strong relationship with the staff? Can being shitty to them lead to Not working somewhere in the future? All this and more get answered in this weeks episode!! Producti…

Should a comic post every joke that comes to mind? Can you offend yourself with your material? Should you ever hold back on what you say? Is it your job to be edgy? All these questions get answered and more!! production by Nick angelo art by JSS.one Music by MDMDBy Paperhouse Network

Silence can be incredibly scary and akward. In life and at a show. The sooner a comic learns to be in control of it, the sooner the comic can grow to their full potential. This episode is about enjoying the silence and finding a way to get yourself centered on stage. production by Nick Angelo art by JSS.one music by MDMD…

New Years resolutions are a bunch of horseshit. It’s good to have goals. But after a year like this let’s be honest your goals might not be fully in your hands. This episode is about focusing on what you can handle and not dwelling on what didn’t go right for you this year or anytime in the past. Production by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Music by MD…

This is by far the most personal show I have ever done. Straight up. It is about the time I quit my job to do standup full time. All that went into the decision and all the sacrifices that come with it. Towards the end I talk about moving to New York and how I spent the first Christmas alone. And how that absolutely prepared me for the long journey…

This episode is all about the importance of a comic’s intro. Does it really matter? Can it bury a comic? Can credits make up for your lack of talent? I then share my worst intros I’ve been given And how I dealt with them. You might be shocked at how wild they were. Production by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.One Music by MDMD Get Well soon David Suarez…

A listener asks why are comics miserable? It’s a fair question. There seems to be a lot of tortured souls in the business. Some show it more than others. Some use it as a muse. Artists tend to have One foot in the darkness and one in the sunshine. This episode I discuss how to use misery and pain as a way to find happiness. And why so many comics e…

A listener asks my opinion on Dave Chappelle's "Unforgiven." Are contracts a big deal? Should someone "complain" so much about the business? I discuss whether I feel that his video helps comics and if that was even his intention. In the end I break down if its important to agree with everything an artist says and does. Production by Nick Angelo Art…

Too many wild and memorable nights have happened at The Creek and the Cave. It was the training ground for so many great comics for the past decade plus. Its doors are closed. But the stories live on. This episode I tell some personal tales of triumph and comradery that have shaped me as an artist and a person. From a Legion of Skanks b day show to…

I heard a sentence that drives me nuts last week. “She is a female comic.” We get she is female with the pronoun. It’s redundant and also makes it seem like being a female is it’s own sub genre that is different then everyone else. Some people think it is. This week we talk about the use of adjectives to describe comics and how that can sometimes b…

I did a gig hours after the election got declared. And I failed. I wasn’t honest with myself or the audience. This week I talk about trusting instincts And how the first person that has to trust the words being said is the one who is saying them. Production by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Music by MDMD…

Whether you kill, bomb or dojust ok. The first time you get on stage shapes your journey. In this episode I share why I tried standup, what it was like, and how I felt after. In the end I tell you why it still affects me and keeps me searching for a place to perform. And why we are ultimately nomads. production by Nick Angelo art by JSS.ONE music b…

I gotta be honest. I didn’t have it this week. Wanted to lay in bed instead of recording. But the show must go on. So I talked about sometimes when you don’t feel like creating but you have a deadline or obligation it leads to some of the best creativity. And can lead you out of your slump. Production by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Music by MDMD…

This week NYC lost an institution. Dangerfields announced they were not going to reopen. It was the first comedy club causality of the pandemic. People posted really nice things about the club. And then some people were bitter and petty. This episode is about how counter productive it is to root for a comedy club to close. production by Nick Angelo…