Don't Quit Your Day Job

Quitters! This week we have an ACTUAL Quitter! On Episode 85, I am talking to Ricky Sim! Ricky is a stand up comedian who had a full career he let go to pursue stand up comedy! Amazing! This episode we talk about what drove him to do stand up, how many comedy classes he took during the pandemic, and how difficult it is to make grief funny. This episode was a lot of fun. If you like Ricky, check hi...

Quitters! Today I am interviewing a very special comic: Bo Ballew! Bo and I both started comedy in Boulder, CO before moving to NYC. I first met Bo on my rooftop in 2020, a time where comedians finally got to relax a little bit. This episode we talk about hating hippies, how his dangerous obsession with stand up started, and how to take a break from the grind! If you like Bo, follow him on Instagr...

This week on DQYDJ, we are continuing our descent on the topic of Theater! This episode I am interviewing the wonderful Uma Paranjpe! Uma is an actor, playwriter, and all around storyteller! This episode we talk about how she didn't fully get into theater until college, the first play she wrote, her upcoming projects, and the importance of representation in storytelling! If you like Uma, follow he...

Hey Quitters! I've got a real fun episode this week with very funny, very tall comedian: Ben Loftus! Ben is a formerly-Boston based comic who moved to NYC last year. He's a real cool guy who started comedy really young. His older sister brought him to her comedy shows when he was just 13! Pretty cool! This week we are talking about his highschool comedy club, the Grinch, making cops laugh, and wha...

This week on DQYDJ, I am interviewing an incredible comedian, cool mom, and tiktokker: Patricia Dinglasan! I was super excited to have Patricia on because she's so cool and funny, I knew this would be a great episode. We talk about why she got into comedy, pre-pandemic open mics, her first show, how it felt being backstage at the cellar, and how she tries to keep her kids from killing eachother. I...

This week Ive got another one of Anne Hathaway's friends on the podcast, Aran Abilock Clemmons! Aran is a very funny comedian who is good friends with previous guest, Gabby Jordan Brown. In this episode we talk about Aran being an eagle scout, his lonely first 7 months in comedy, starting his legendary open mic, and how much he loves ASMR! If you like Aran, follow him on Twitter (and Instagram) @a...

Quitters! Today I learned that I really don't know ANYTHING about theater. This week I am joined by new friend, Maragret Montagna! Margaret is a theatrical sound designer who has been working on off-broadway shows for almost 7 years! On this episode, we talk about what sound design is, what the basic setup for a play looks like, challenges, and the theater industry! If you like Margaret, check out...

It's another great episode of DQYDJ! This week I'm talking to the HILARIOUS Benny Feldman! Benny is a comedian who moved from Philly to NYC last year. He's a one-liner comic who loves to go "Freak Mode". This week we talk about his experience in improv, moving to NYC, being cool in a comedy scene, and how he manages his ticks on stage! Benny is amazing and you should follow him everywhere you can!...

Quitters! We are BACK to our regularly scheduled DQYJD content! This week I am interviewing hilarious comedian, Torrey Huggins! Torrey trekked through quite a snowstorm to join me on the podcast today! Torrey is full of hilarious stories from when he started comedy, 5 years ago. We talk about writing jokes, show nightmares, and what it means to find your voice! If you like Torrey, follow him every...

Quitters! We have another new years 'comeback' episode! This week I am talking to my good friend, the legendary GJB: Gabby Jordan Brown! Gabby is a comedian and co-host of Two Nosy Meerkats. Last time Gabby was on the podcast, we had to record over zoom and we had just started to become friends. It's been almost a year since then and I wanted to have her back on for an in-person video episode! We...

Guess what Quitters!?!?! We're on YouTube now, and this is the first video episode! This week I wanted to do a test run of my video setup so I'm chilling with Sasha Von D! If you've listened to the show, you know Sasha. He's back for more! We're talking music, comedy, getting out of the covid blues, and what we like about There Will Be Blood! If you like Sasha, give him a follow on IG @sashavond a...

Quitters! I'm continuing my trend of revisiting previous DQYDJ guests this month. This week, I am talking to a close friend of mine who was on Episode 2 of DQYDJ, Lukas Arnold! Lukas is a comedian and content creator from Brooklyn. When he was last on DQYDJ, his Tiktok career was just taking off so I wanted to have him back on to update you all on what he's been up to! If you like Lukas, follow hi...

Happy New Year, Quitters! The last few weeks I've been at my Mom's place for Christmas and have barely done any comedy-work during this time. So this episode is nothing like a usual DQYDJ. This week I am hanging out with the lovely Lee Lan! We are talking 2021 highlights, looking back on lessons learned, and talking goals for 2022! If you like Lee, follow her on Instagram @iwantpomeranians To dona...

This week I have a VERY special guest, the first guest on DQYDJ to do an impression of a horse: Brittany Cardwell! Brittany is a hilarious comedian and good friend of mine. This week we talk about her love for horses, starting comedy in New Zealand, and what is was like staring Drule with Claire Alexander. If you like Brittany, give her a follow on Instagram @brittonuscardwell and check out her co...

Special special treat today, Quitters! This week I am interviewing the hilarious, fashionable, Jiu-Jitsu rolling comedian: Mic Nguyen! Some of you may recognize Mic from his hit podcast Asian Not Asian, the rest of you are going to get to know him this week! We talk about how he met his cohost and writing buddy, how the podcast has effected his comedy career, and what the kids really think about M...

Quitters! It's time for some J A Z Z! This week I am interviewing saxophonist Lomar Brown! Lomar has been playing the saxophone since he was very young and now he plays in all sorts of bands and projects as well as live events! This episode we talk about how he got his start, what he likes about playing saxophone, and how you should treat your wedding band! If you like Lomar, follow him on Instagr...

This week is a super special guest, father of two previous DQYDJ guest, musician, metalhead, and composer: Nick Didkovsky! Nick has been playing guitar since he was very young and is now known for his band Doctor Nerve amongst many other musical projects! We talk about his past in highschool bands, going to college and expanding his music taste, musical school, finding his sound, and creating Doct...

Special episode dropping now! Dan Frank discussed his experience with the organ back in Episode 17 and he's back AND he brought his wonderful coworker and Organist: Janet Yieh! Janet studied the organ at Juliard as well as Yale's School of Sacred Music. This episode we do a deep dive into what makes the organ special, some history about the instrument and its composers, and also what they love abo...

Quitters! This week I am interviewing a friend of mine who has a VERY cute dog. Please welcome Ann Chun to the show! Ann is a comedian in NYC who got her start in San Francisco. This week we talk about comedians starting comedy after breakups, her terrible first show experience, and what she likes about producing comedy shows! If you like Ann, follow her on Instagram at @annchuncomedy and go to he...

This week on DQYDJ I am joined by my hilarious neighbor, Dan Yang! Dan is a comedian in NYC who always crushes and never bombs. This week we talk about how he got started, what we like about comedy, and a bunch of other things (we got off topic). Regardless, I think you will enjoy this episode a lot. If you like Dan, follow him on Instagram and Twitter @realdanyang If you like me, follow me on twi...

This week on DQYDJ I am interviewing Nate Ziller! Nate is an animator who I met at an open mic and I HAD to get him on to talk about his work. We discuss how he experimented with animation in school, went to an arts college, and what his career has been since then. Definitely some interesting stuff I never thought about! If you like Nate and want to check out his animations, here is a bunch of the...

Quitters! We have a very fun episode this week! I am interviewing the hilarious Igor Martinez! Igor is a comedian in NYC who I first got to know through my mic. Today we talk about about balancing work and comedy, what it's like to be a manager at a comedy club, and our comedy pet peeves. If you like Igor, follow him on Twitter and Instagram @yoiggysmalls and check out his podcast: Lady and the Si...

Quitters! A special treat this week! I am interviewing someone who has made me some of the best food I've had in NYC: Chef Segun! I met Chef through Wellness Tea Therapy a few months ago and I am very excited to have him on the show! He has been cooking since he was 4 years old and has spent his whole life experimenting with and cooking delicious food. Don't miss this interview! If you like Chef S...

Another episode that takes us behind the scenes of entertainment! This week I am interviewing Julianna Maher about her career in writing! Julianna is an NYC comedian who has been writing her whole life and now works as a Writer's Assistant for a TV show! This episode was really informative for me. We talk about what goes on in the writers' room on a TV show, how the script gets distributed and edi...

Another Boston comic on the podcast? Old news at this point, but this week I am interview the absolutely hilarious, Jeff Medoff! Jeff is a Boston comic who moved to NYC earlier this year and we have since become friends. This episode has a lot of great topics and Jeff was a really thoughtful guest. We talk about working your way into a scene, getting booked, and the benefits of running a show. If...