Are You Mad At Us?

This week we're getting into something that plagues all artists at some point. We're talking about failure, losers! How has failure shaped the art you make? How has your relationship to failure changed over the years? When do you know you've truly failed? Let's do this. And as always, big thanks to our fantastic podcast studio, 4B Studios . Follow Are You Mad at Us? on Instagra...

This week we reflect on the whole point of the podcast: friendship. With 17 years of friendship in the books, does that make us experts? Possibly! We get into how we became friends, how we've changed over the years, and why some friendships last longer than others. If you're like us and you love friendship, you're going to love this episode. Or you're going to hate it and be ma...

Are You Mad At Us?, is a friendship podcast at its core and for this episode we're doing exactly that - we're doing friendship at you. This week we're tackling the sadly common, very much online refrain of "we're cooked." We're getting into it about how collective resignation isn't realism (so knock it off with that shit), and what it means to declare defeat...

Recorded at the end of 2025 (that feels important to note), Quincy & Mia sit down with multi-hyphenate artist and actor, Mitzi Akaha to discuss some of life's heavier topics but also squirrels.  Mitzi Akaha is a NY-based actor who started her career on an educational sketch show for the NHK. Dubbed a rising star by Maryland Film Festival in 2024, she won Brooklyn FF's Best Actor Awar...

After a long hiatus (that we will get into), Quincy & Mia are back with their new friend, Andrea Allan!  Andrea Allan is a New York–based comedian and podcaster. She has been a featured performer at the New York Comedy Festival and the Cinderblock Comedy Festival. Andrea is also the co-host of Respectfully podcast  and the founder and owner of Four B Studios in Brooklyn. Also, as promised, sig...

Quincy and Mia are back with a real barn burner of an episode, where they exchange their most controversial, eyebrow-raising, and possibly friendship-ending hot takes. Nothing is safe—except their desperate attempts to avoid offending literally everyone (they fail). Who will have the spiciest take? Who will regret speaking into a microphone? Who will be mad at us by the end of the episode? Tune in...

This episode, Mia and Quincy are joined by the incredible, Danny Rouhier! Danny Rouhier is a Washington, DC-based talk radio host and standup comic. He hosts a mid-day sports and pop culture show on 106.7 The Fan, known for his blend of humor, knowledge, and dorky charm. As a standup comic, Danny has performed at top venues like Caroline’s on Broadway, The DC Improv, and festivals in Boston, Seatt...

We're back baby! After a few months off, Quincy and Mia are back with Grant Moore to talk about guns, buns, and Grant's new special, out December 5th, 2024 on Tubi. Grant Moore is a NYC-based comedian and content creator. He's the cohost of the Bottom of the Barrel Morning Show on Radio Free Brooklyn and cohost of the Sophomore Slump Comedy Show in New York. His new special is out n...

Mia & Quincy sit down with Gary Simons in a boiling hot apartment. But it's one of our all time favorite conversations, we think you'll agree. Gary Simons is a nationally-performing, NYC-based comedian, writer, and actor originally from Connecticut. While in college, he won Georgetown’s Funniest Human competition and was recently the tour opener for Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out to...

Quincy and Mia are here to answer the questions you asked us, and some you didn't. Hook up with your roommate and now have to deal with the fallout? Struggling with making art in the face of rejection? Have questions about bears? Let's get into it! You sent us your questions and now we're giving you your answers. Some fun extras: Check out Quincy's new short film, "Brand N...

Mia & Quincy kick off season 2 with one of their absolute favorite people, Liz Miele! Liz is an internationally renowned comedian originally from New Jersey who started doing stand-up at 16 in New York City. She has been profiled by The New Yorker Magazine, appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham" as well as Comedy Central’s “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Te...

For the final episode of Season 1, Mia & Quincy sit down with the truly legendary Ryan Connolly to discuss the future of film, contemporary filmmaking, and petty orcas. Ryan Connolly is a filmmaker, internet personality, and presenter best known for his web series Film Riot, which has gained over 2.1 million subscribers. He has also written and directed 16 popular short films, including PROXiM...

Recorded as the first new episode of 2024 in January. Who better to kick things off with than the incredible Jonathan Fujii of "The Film Drunk?" Check out our conversation with Jonathan about building his popular online platform, his approach to film criticism, and why people who sit next to instead of across from each other on dates are psychopaths. Follow Jonathan and The Film Drunk he...

In December (2023), Quincy and Mia got to sit down with Brooklyn-based comedian, Adam Mitrani to talk about moving to New York right before the pandemic, the New York comedy scene, navigating politics in comedy, and processing grief through art.  Keep up with Adam here ! Follow Are You Mad at Us? on Instagram and TikTok - @areyoumadatuspodcast Keep up with Mia & Quincy: Instagram - @qledbetter...

This week, Quincy and Mia are thrilled to be sitting down and chatting with Emmy award winning comedian and writer, Matt Goldich about his new special, No Questions Asked. Matt currently writes for Late Night with Seth Meyers and has appeared on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Comedy Central's Premium Blend.  He has also been a staff writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, t...

Mia & Quincy chat with comedian and co-owner/founder of Flophouse, Nick Hopping. Hear more about how Brooklyn's newest comedy club came to be, the NYC vs. DC comedy scene specifics, and Nick's career trajectory in this episode. Nick Hopping is a New York City-based stand up comic and a co-owner/founder of Brooklyn's newest comedy club, Flophouse. He was a selectee for the New Yo...

Mia and Quincy sit down and chat with Sam Kochman and delve into the psychology of Swifties, comedic writing process, and share some very unpopular opinions. Sam is a NYC-based stand up comic, writer, and photographer originally from West Palm Beach, Florida. Additionally, she is a co-host of the New Money Comedy Show and Late for Work Comedy Show. To keep up with Sam and see her live, follow her...

Mia & Quincy sit down with the multi-talented comedian, Ryan Conner to hear about his impressive career and his excellent new novel, The Party . Originally from the D.C. area, Ryan Conner was a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden, and a finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing, where judge Norm MacDonald called his first set "The best 3.5 minutes I've seen in five years.&...

In this episode, Mia and Quincy catch up with their longstanding friend, boice-Terrel Allen and get all the details on his most recent single & holiday banger, " On Xmas ." In addition to his 2022 album, Nevermind the Hardships, boice has released two previous albums, How to Be an Adult (2010) and Get Me Audio, Vol. 1 (2013).  He is also the host and producer of Talk Music Talk , a m...

This episode we're joined by Humzah Choudry. Humzah is a NYC-based stand up comic originally from Oklahoma City. He is a host of the Bottom of the Barrel Morning Show on Radio Free Brooklyn and a producer of Good Idea Comedy and has opened for HBO's Ian Lara and SNL's Sarah Sherman. To keep up with Humzah be sure to follow him here . Enjoy! Follow Are You Mad at Us? on Instagram and...

This episode we're joined by actor, producer, and virtuoso artist, Maestro Harrell.   Originally from Chicago, Maestro started working in the entertainment industry at 7 years old and has been consistently working ever since, sustaining a diverse career that spans film, television, and music. The list of his accolades is too extensive to rattle off but can be found here , while some of his mo...

In this episode of Are You Mad At Us?, we're joined by the brilliant and multi-talented, Denzel Whitaker. Denzel  is best known for his award-winning role in The Great Debaters , where he performed opposite two of his namesakes, Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker. In 2019, the Screen Actors Guild honored Denzel, alongside his entire cast, for an outstanding ensemble performance in Marvel&a...

Things got a little out of hand in recording the introduction for our upcoming episode with Denzel Whitaker, but we're here for it. Please enjoy this special friendship edition of Are You Mad At Us? and tune in next week when we return with our usual guest interviews. But for now, come get weird with us. Follow Are You Mad at Us? on Instagram and TikTok - @areyoumadatuspodcast Keep up with Mi...

In this episode of Are You Mad At Us?, we're joined by the very funny, Mac O'Hara. Mac is a NYC-based comic who can be seen on "The Come Up" on Hulu and is a regular at Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, and Stand Up New York. Follow Mac's work and find out where he's performing next here , and follow him on Instagram at @ohara_mac. Follow Are You Mad at Us? on...

In this episode of Are You Mad At Us?, we're joined by Anthony Vines. Anthony is a born and bred, NYC-based stand up comic. He is a prolific performer that can be found performing and producing all over New York City. He can be seen on Amazon Prime Video and Roku's "Why You Mad, Yo?" and he was a selectee for the 2023 Laughing Buddha Festival. Follow Anthony's work and fin...