Don't Quit Your Day Job

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Quitters! It's time to plan your roadtrip. This week I'm getting to know the hilarious Tommy Bayer! Tommy is an NYC comedian who has been killing it. We talk about his musician roots, his grand tour plan, and all the reckless things we did as kids! If you like Tommy, follow him everywhere @tommybayertime If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit...

Quitters! It's time to go back to engineering school! This week I'm getting to know comedian Camille Roberts! Camille and I have been doing shows every week together for this whole year. We talk about her unusual comedy beginnings, writing hours, and our thoughts on engineering school. If you like Camille, check her out on Instagram @camillerobertsverified and go to her weekly show, Comedy...

Quitters! It's not everyday I get to talk to a long-time comedian. This week I am joined by Dave Sheehan! Dave is an experienced comic who I met at a roast battle. We talk about what comedy was like before cell phones, how to deal with the highs and lows, and the surprises you find along the way! If you like Dave, follow him everywhere @shroudof silence If you like me, follow me on Instagram @...

It's a blast from the past! This week I am catching up with PJ Johnson! PJ started stand up a few months before me in Boulder, CO. It's been 4 years since we have hung out and now we're catching up! PJ is a great comic who has been hitting the road big time. We talk comedy, places he's been, and what he likes about NYC (so far)! If you like PJ, follow him on Instagram @ibelieveinpa...

Pennsylvania's capital is what?? This episode of DQYDJ I am joined by NYC comedian, Adam Mitrani! We talk about stand up, the pandemic, getting sick of jokes, and producing shows! If you like Adam, follow him on Instagram @amitrani If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

We have a returning guest this week! It's Bailey Pope! Last time I had Bailey on the show, we talked about her hair styling career, now we're talking comedy! Bailey has been going on the road a lot in the past couple years so we talk about festivals, booking shows, and cool places! If you like Bailey, follow her on Instagram @theactualbaileypope If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. Y...

Quitters! Prepare to be lulled to sleep by the ship's engines! This week I'm getting to know Noah Miller. Noah is an NYC comic who I met through the studio. We talk about his experiences in the coast guard, stand up, and comedy writing! If you like Noah, check him out everywhere @hellonoahmiller If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day...

Quitters! Today I am joined by the hilarious comedian Clara Olshansky! Clara is an NYC comedian, writer, and podcaster! We talk about their comedy journey so far, the stress of going viral, and what they love about rom-coms! If you like Clara, check them out on Instagram @claraolshansky If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram...

Quitters! I found one! It's a Quitter! This week I'm hanging out with FULL TIME comedian, Ben Miller! Ben is an NYC comic who produced a science-based stand up show at Edenborough Fringe Festival last year. Now, he's taking his show on the road! We talk comedy, science, touring, and being left on the road! If you like ben, check him out on Instagram @thisisbenmiller and go look up his...

We're back with a heater, Quitters! This week I'm hanging out with the hilarious Lissa Lenis! Lissa is an NYC comic who records her podcast, Lemons at My Friend's Basement Studio. We talk about how she got into comedy, giving yourself flowers, and why we love crowd work. If you like Lissa, follow her on IG @damnm_lissa If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also fol...

Get on the tour bus!! This week I'm getting to know Amber Flannery Field! Amber is 'The Best Tour Guide in NYC', a tiktoker, and a punk show producer! We talk tours, NYC history, and the importance of community! If you like Amber, follow her on tiktok @americascomic and check out her video essays on YouTube Amber Field Essays! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can...

He's back! This week I'm hanging out with John Hedrick! You may recognize John from your local skatepark or on tiktok fyp doing crowd work. We talk about what he's been up to in comedy and what he likes about skateboarding! If you like John, follow him on Instagram @john__hedrick and go to his show Shakedown NYC! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Do...

Grab your hotdog and winter jacket, this week's guest is visiting all the way from Chicago! I'm talking to Joe Medoff! Joe is a Chicago comedian and brother of former guest, Jeff Medoff. We talk about the difference between Chicago and NYC, what he hates about LA, and as always: stand up comedy. If you like Joe, follow him on Instagram @jokesmedoff and go to his comedy show, Discount Thera...

Whoa it's a reconnection episode! This week my comedian friend from Boulder, Zach McConnel, is visiting so we're chillin on the pod! We talk about all things comedy, New York City, wedding planning, and more! Generally we're just hanging out and having a good time! If you like Zach, follow him on Instagram @honest_noneffort If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can als...

Roll initiative, Quitters! This week I'm hanging out with the wonderful host of My First Dungeon and Sounds Funny Radio, Brian Flaherty! I met Brian through last week's guest, Shenuque Tissera. We talk about Dungeons and Dragons, roleplaying games in general, bringing roleplaying games to a podcast format, and other nerd stuff! If you like Brian, be sure to listen to My First Dungeon and S...

Quitters, I know you love it when two nerds connect on the pod and that's exactly what's going on this week. I'm getting to know the hilarious Shenuque Tissea! Shenuque is an NYC comedian, podcaster, and tabletop game nerd. We talk about geography, getting into comedy, the Art of Killin it, and DnD! If you like Shenuque, follow him on Instagram @shenuque If you like me, follow me on In...

Quitters, you can't park there! This week I'm hanging out with hilarious comedian, Will Purpura! We talk about car life, stand up comedy, and old people music! It was great getting to know him. If you do Like Will then follow him on Instagram @willpurpura If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are o...

Wake up Quitters! It's time for your American history test! I'm hanging out with comedian, Bobby Sheehan! Bobby is an NYC comic who you can see performing the Gettysburg address and reciting every president's last words. We're talking about crowd work, connecting with an audience, and the importance of performing sober! If you like Bobby follow him on Instagram @bobbysheehanlol If...

Quitters! I have a very special guest today, Manatsu Tanaka! Manatsu is does a LOT of cool stuff, but it's mainly acting, dancing, signing, and stage combat! We talk about their experience in theater both in the US and Japan, what they appreciate about dance, and how much they enjoy being an understudy! I think this was a great episode, and If you do too then follow Manatsu on Instagram @manat...

He's back! And this time he's not breaking your limbs! This week I'm hanging out with Boston comedian, Peter Liu! We talk about the benefits of comedy classes, his worst bomb, and the good ol' days of zoom comedy! IF you like Peter, follow him on Instagram @peterliucomedy and go to his monthly show Comedy at the Jungle in summerville! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @aspargu...

Strap in, Quitters! This week I'm hanging out with the hilarious Andre Medrano! Andre is an NYC comedian who, like me, loves skiing! We talk about stand up, Colorado vs Vermont, and getting away from NYC to tell jokes! If you like Andre, follow him on Instagram @numberoneandre If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ...

Quitters, it's time for your check-spot! This week I'm hanging out with the hilarious Mac O'Hara! Mac is an NYC comedian who has been crushing it in clubs and on tiktok. We talk about his comedy journey, show stories, and what it's like doing the clubs. If you like Mac, follow him on tiktok and instagram @ohara_mac If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also fol...

Quitters! It's a very special episode whenever I get a long-time comedian on the show. You might have seen this week's guest at the Comedy Cellar, it's Jaye McBride! We're talking about her special, 'Daddy's Girl' which you can watch on YouTube! We also talk about her comedy origins as well as her webcomic, @suziehellspawn (Instagram)! If you like Jaye, make sure you fo...

I hope you like hula-hoops, quitters! This week I am re-joined by my friend, Julia Zhen! Julia is an NYC comedian who does characters, sketch, and improv! We talk about what she's been up to for the last couple years, developing characters, good rooms for improv, and how to squeeze characters into a stand up show! If you like Julia, follow her on instagram @juliazhen_ If you like me, follow me...