Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam Mitrani

Nico Carney joins the pod to talk about shooting his first special Wee Lad , how his identity as a trans man and standup comedian are interconnected, touring, performing at the Comedy Cellar, acting, and so much more! I had a great time chatting with Nico! Watch his hilarious special on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z7Zpx7zRgLs?si=jAKsCwa9pGYrM-j7 and follow Nico on social media: @nicocarney Artwork b...

Shaunak Godkhindi joins the pod to talk about doing an hour of improvised standup every month, his friendship with Rory Scovel, starting comedy in Atlanta, and getting arrested for spray painting in college. Really fun convo! Shaunak is hilarious! Hope you all enjoy! Please rate and write a review so we can get more listeners!!! Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_) Artwork by Xavier Maurice...

Comedian, actor, writer, father, all around good guy Michael Cruz Kayne is on the pod today! Michael sits down to talk about grief, how he wrote a solo show about losing his son at 34 days old, starting standup after years of improv, his love of musical theater, writing for the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and the time Method Man dissed him. You can watch Michael's special Sorry For Your Lo...

One of the funniest and hardest working comics I know, Mike McPartland takes a break from his busy schedule of five mics a night to talk about why he's not more famous. Talking to Mike about standup is always refreshing and inspiring. He doesn't care about social media trends or becoming famous, all he cares about is getting better at his craft and in due time that will pay off with him be...

Karli Marulli joins the pod for some good old fashioned riffing! We have a fun free flowing conversation where we talk about Karli's comedic influences, what makes Maria Bamford so special, Karli's studious childhood, and how podcasts and social media are ruining standup (Please like and subscribe to this show! and follow us on instagram!) You can follow Karli on social media: @karlimarulli Artwor...

Comedian, actor and musician (a triple threat!) Josh Nasser joins the pod to talk about getting into comedy at a young age, why he loves comedy music, how Weird Al and Jack Black have influenced him and where he sees his career going from here! You can listen to Josh's new album joshua, nasserchussets on all streaming platforms: https://music.apple.com/us/album/joshua-nasserchusetts/6768471827...

Jenna Sheritton joins the pod to talk about growing up in Florida, overcoming shyness, quitting and restarting standup, and her love of one liners. Really fun episode with one of my favorite comics. Follow Jenna on social media: @jennasheritton Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited, and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at t...

Ben Kirschenbaum stops by the pod to talk about his love of movies, how he got into standup, and what being a dad has changed about his life. Super fun chat with Ben! Follow him on social media: @benkirschenbaum And watch his special Best Picture on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W6AorYXiGww?si=g5kJIwoak9XIP4_S Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_) Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_) Host...

If you like this show, PLEASE RATE AND WRITE A REVIEW Comedian, author, tv writer and famously nice person Josh Gondelman joins the pod to talk about his experiences writing for Desus & Mero and Last Week Tonight , the moment his wife knew Ziwe was going to be a star, meeting Chris Rock, and so much more! Watch his latest standup special "Positive Reinforcement" on YouTube: https://y...

Becky Granger joins the pod to talk about the difference between standup and acting and why she feels the need to do both, what it's been like making her first film Rachel Sings , and her lifelong love of Brendan Fraser. Follow Becky on social media: @beckdaddyg and @rachelsingsmovie Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_) Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_) Hosted, edited and produced...

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: @jonath...

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 hos...

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 i...

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 th...

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 En...

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...

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: @david...

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...

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: @itsbenjaminbro Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xa...

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...

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 t...

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 K...

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 be...

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_headgear See his monthly show Comedy Wolf on 4/5 at QED in Astoria! https://qedastoria.com/products/comedy-wolf?event=2026-04-05T20%3A30%3A00 and I'll be per...

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?...