I did this instead of killing myself

Ryhaad Carroll is a comic from Brooklyn, NY.  That’s all he told me to put.  Ryhaad has been doing comedy for 4 years, plays the drums kind of, thinks his therapist isn’t actually listening to him, and is a fan of George Clooney.  He also thinks football is too Republican.  Had a great time catching up with Ryhaad – follow him at the links below, and watch his standup in NY.  Today we also listen...

Gezim Camaj is a creative artist from the Bronx, with a deep passion for music and film making.  He’s been making music since he was 11, and his song “Letters to Myself” was playlisted/co-signed by Eminem on Audiomack.  Today’s interview is great.  We talk about creative writing in childhood, Gezim’s experience growing up in the Bronx with his dad, a near death experience that inspired a shift Gez...

Sam Lichtenstein is a hot boy comic who performs all over NYC.  He has a youtube channel with funny sketches, and you should also follow his ig.  Just don’t post critical feedback in the comments because that’s insane.  Originally from West Windsor, New Jersey, Sam grew up around NY and has been doing standup for 3 years.  Today we talk Donald Trump, XXX shows in Amsterdam, and Sam does his Sebast...

Dave ***** is a very funny guy and new friend in New York.  He wanted to remain anonymous for this episode.  Originally from a rich town in New Jersey, Dave has been doing standup for the last 10 years, & you never know what he’s going to say.  I asked him for a bio, and he replied  “there’s no need to take him too seriously, but he does sincerely think the Earth is flat.”  He’s also Jewish an...

Dean David is a New York City based comedian originally from Queens.  He’s been doing standup since he was 18.  Now 28, Dean performs regularly at comedy clubs around the city including Tiny Cupboard, New York Comedy Club, Westside, and the Comedy Cellar.  He co-produces Aggressively Chill Comedy, a weekly show every Tuesday at 8:30PM @ Goldsounds Bar in Bushwick.  Dean’s hilarious, and one of our...

Alex Pischera is a very chill dude. He’s also a hilarious comedian based out of New York City. He produces and hosts a fantastic weekly stand up show called “Aggressively Chill” in Brooklyn, NY. Alex was a semi-finalist in “New York’s Got Talent Season 6” and has performed in various comedy festivals, most notably New York Comedy Festival and Skankfest.  Today we talk about corporate life & st...

Danny Fallon is a five year comic originally from Indiana who moved to NYC by way of Florida just over a year ago.  He has an hour special on YouTube w/62K+ views and you can find hilarious sketches on his IG and youtube channel.  He different. Danny cracks me up every time I see him, and you should follow his stuff.  Today we talk about Catcher & the Rhye, picking fights to impress women, Dan...

David Jin is an NYC based comic and self-described dumplin dealer of Queens.  His mom knows he does standup, but his dad doesn’t.  He also forwent a career as a surgeon to pursue comedy.  David is committed to standup.  He and I met in Atlanta 3 years ago, and bonded at the Comedy Cellar watching Aziz Ansari & Joe List’s special tapings, which was great, even though David’s crowd-work convo wi...

Chris Connell’s is the number one chief, most famous person alive, and coach, according to his IG profile.  He’s hilarious.  Producer of the Gauntlet Show, a heckle show at the Pine Box Rock Shop in Bushwick (Next show 2/16).  Originally from Tampa, Chris started doing standup at age 20.  Today we talk about what it’s like to spend 40 hours on a cartoon to get 9 likes, growing up Baptist, confirm...

Anthony Greco is a New York City based comedian and the proud producer of Thirst Trap Comedy, a monthly comedy show at St. Marks comedy club.  He can be seen all over the tri state area, including New York Comedy Club and The Stand.  Anothony is also a cancer survivor and cancer research advocate, working with Cycle for Survival, cofounder of the Adam Fiorello Foundation, a non-profit seeking a cu...

Alden Skeadas is a comedian from Swampscott, Massachusetts.  He loves his friends and his mandolin.  He won the Lynnfield East comedy festival in 2023.  He’s been doing standup for 5 years and produces the Perfect Length Comedy show Mondays @ The Comedy Shop in Greenwich Village (Next show, January 22nd - follow Alden for more show dates).  Today, Alexis also joins us, and we grill Alden with a se...

Ryan Peterson:  comedian, modern thinker, philanthropist.  From Connecticut, Ryan has been doing standup 3 years and moved to NYC in 2023.  He’s a tall lovable dude with great hair, even though Alex Tomaselli roasts him constantly, avid vaper, and fan of goth girls.  Today we talk about the white rabbit in our apartment complex, The Matrix and Andrew Tate, Ryan shares about the scar on his head fr...

Oliva “Obo” Gilmore” is  the self described most annoying person you could possibly meet.  She’s a Bushwick bisexual, recovering theater kid, former expat, current astrology girl, musical improviser, and an android user.  She runs a comedy game show in Brooklyn called Constellation Prize.  You can find her on all social media at the @ThatOMGkid (links below).  Today we discuss astrology, sing a du...

Claire is a small Jewish girl with a self-proclaimed zest for life (when she isn’t feeling depressed).  She’s a very funny comedian, born and raised in Manhattan, Producer of Good Potential Productions & the Bearhug Variety Show (Next show 12/21 – 7PM @ Caveat Theater), and NYU business school student.  She dreams of being the next Harvey Weinstein in the entertainment business, except nice. ...

Jimmy McCullough is good at calling ambulances and has a sexy last name according to his girlfriend.  He joins the show on the cusp of his final undergrad essays and exams, and by Christmas he’ll be a college graduate.  He’s funny too.  Jimmy is from Long Island and is Italian, mostly Irish, Polish, and Scottish.  Today he talks about a guy with sus vibes almost dying on stage, how he loves dogs,...

Rob Sajous is a half Haitian, half American man, born and raised in East Flatbush Brooklyn.  He’s a standup comedian and portrait photographer, husband to a lovely wife and father of one.  Rob is the man.  He’s very funny, talented, and to top it off TODAY is his birthday.  Happy Birthday Rob!  In this interview we talk about the dynamics of marriage and parenting while doing your creative passion...

Matt Miller is a Jewish standup comedian who grew up in a working class family in Long Island, New York.  He’s been doing standup for 2 years and has an extensive background in musical and theatrical performance.  Now living in Queens, he regularly performs at QED, on Tightpants Comedy shows, and elsewhere around the city.  This interview is the best thing I’ve ever done in my illustrious standup...

Dan Wickes is a comedian from Long Island, now based in Brooklyn, NY.  He performs regularly at New York Comedy Club, was featured in SXSW and Skankfest 2023, and is the winner of the 2021 Coney Island Comedy Festival.  He’s also the producer of Popped Collar Comedy and Roasted Grove 34.  On this episode we talk about Dan’s start in standup, technical aspects of joke writing for roasts and how he...

Andy Mango is a comedian, but more importantly, a perennial politician who “has been there” and can relate to the common man(go).  He also challenges Matt Riffe to an arm wrestling contest.  Andy is a 5 year comic recently moved to New York from Pittsburgh.  Catch him around NYC pleading his case with grace, sensitivity, and a mango mentality.  Andy is a character (literally).  Today we talk about...

Alex Tomaselli is a 5 year comic from Connecticut.  He’s been doing standup in NY for the past year, performs regularly throughout the city, is currently on the road with Zach Amico, and hosts the Yes Offense podcast where you can find him and many other funny comics in NYC (check it out linked below).  On this episode Alex and I talk about relationships, a lot… we also go into family dynamics, se...

New Zeeland native Chester Jerrat is our guest today. Chester and I met at a show here at QED in Astoria.  He currently lives in Auckland, New Zeeland, where he was born and raised.  By day he’s a software engineer.  He did his first standup show when he was 15, and he has received nominations for Breakthrough Comedian, and Best Newcomer.  Today we talk about life in New Zeeland and compare the co...

Originally from Atlanta, Alejandra has been doing standup almost 3 years, writes sketches, and has a background in improv/sketch comedy from her time at UGA.  Should you bless burps?  Does it freak you out you’re one heartbeat away from dying?  Would it be better to get fat on purpose?  Does God love you?  Is the Dalai lama still alive?  Which animal would you reincarnate as?  Alejandra and I talk...

On today’s show, our guest is the very funny and talented Mohammad Patel.  Mohammad has been doing standup comedy almost 10 years, and moved to NYC this year from Cincinnati, OH. Not every interview is the same or even smooth, and today’s falls in that category.  I was in a weird mood, it was my fault for discussing politics, and for some reason I chose violence. Despite some tense moments, this w...

I got hair transplant surgery. This episode Alexis and I talk about it.  If you’ve ever been insecure about losing your hair, feel free to listen or message me directly because I’ve read everything on the internet about the topic.  Today we talk about the surgery, and what female equivalents are (breast/butt implants?), healthy boundaries and communication of sex in and out of a relationship, Alex...

Making his 4th (or 5th or idk…) appearance on the show is…the new, improved, selfemployed, phantom of the a*** singing, what’s your favorite movie asking, toast reviewing, bat milky drinking, bidi stick vaping, Bill Riner.  Bill’s one of a kind and hilarious.  We review Oppenheimer vs Mission Impossible, talk about the nature of reality, and more.  Great time catching up with Bill, and I hope you...