Don't Quit Your Day Job

This week I am interview a wonderful friendly face, Eli Ruffer! Eli is a comedian who does sketches, make comedy 'zines, and contributes to The Onion! This episode is a bit longer, but we talk about some good stuff. Tune in to hear about starting comedy in Minneapolis, moving to Chicago, moving to New York, and how long it took to write for The Onion! If you like Eli, follow him on Instagram @elir...

Quitters! This week I got booked on my first roast battle by today's guest, Dan Wickes! Dan is an incredible NYC comedian who has done over 100 roast battles in his comedy career. I sit down with him and pick his brain about roasts, how he got into it, what he likes and doesn't like about roasts, and his new roast battle up in Astoria! If you like Dan you MUST follow him on twitter @dan_wickes and...

This week I am interviewing one of the hardest working comedians in this city: Espi Rivadeneria! Espi came to NYC from Austin in February 2020 and has since made a big impact on the comedy scene here. She hustles harder than almost everyone I know and she deserves every opportunity she gets from it. In this interview we talk about getting over the nerves, calling people out, and what it means to r...

Q-Q-Q-Quitters! It's a fun one today! I am interviewing the amazing John Hedrick and Julia Zhen! John and Julia are two comedians who moved from DC to NYC earlier this year. Since then, they've made their way around the scene and have done lots of comedy in the city. This episode, we talk about how they started stand up (John) and improv (Julia), how they met, and their satire website thelunartime...

Have you ever wondered what the drummer of the band Liturgy thinks about? Well, Quitters, wonder no more! This week I am interviewing Leo Didkovsky! Leo has been a drummer for most of his life and is currently in way too many bands. This episode we discuss his development, how he handles his projects, and defining who you are through your art. If you like Leo follow him on Instagram @filthy_water....

Guess what, Quitters? I am helping a couple other comics produce their own podcast! I'm a Pod-Daddy now! (At least that's what they call me) So this week I am interviewing one of those comics, James Coburn! James is an NYC comedian who started his journey in Melbourne, AUS. We talk about how he found out about comedy, how he decided what kind of material to do, and how to give yourself a break fro...

I finally did it, Quitters! I managed to get a MAGICIAN (he prefers "Illusion Designer") on the show. This week I am interviewing Annanya George! I met Andy back when I was doing comedy in Boulder. He is a magician and film-maker who has jsut moved to NYC. I am really stoked about this episode because I know nothing about the world of magic. I think you'll be surprised too! If you liked Annanya, c...

ONE WHOLE YEAR OF DQYDJ concludes with this interview! Today I am sitting down with Erin and Peter, the "CEOs" of Jumpkick.net, a satire crowdfunding site that I contribute to! This episode we talk about how they first met and got started in satire, what the greater satire community looks like, and what makes satire great. If you like them, please check out Jumpkick.net and follow them on instagra...

This week marks an unusual two-comedy-episode-in-a-row, but in the best way! I am talking to Chase Shanahan, NYC Comedian, show producer, and well dresser. I met Chase last year during the pandemic and I think he's such a cool dude. This episode is a little longer than most, we talk about small comedy scenes, producing outdoor shows, and how rejection is a good thing! Check out Chase and his show...

Hey Quitters! Today I am interviewing the hilarious Vannessa Jackson! Vannessa is an NYC comedian who I bump into all the time. She is wonderful and I think you'll love this episode! We talk about how she originally wanted to be a red carpet host, her experience with stand up comedy classes, and moving past shitty open mics. If you like Vannessa, follow her on Twitter and Instagram @nnessleigh If...

SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT! This week, one of my best friends ever is visiting me in the city and I couldn't miss the opportunity to talk to him about his craft! This week's episode is with Campbell Morgan! Campbell and I have been friends since highschool, we were roommates in college, now we're two dudes with creative stuff to do. Campbell's main craft is writing. This episode we talk about his early...

Hey Quitters! Have you ever wondered what it's like to work on a tv set or write your own movie? This week's guest, Belton DeLaine-Facey, has done both! Belton is a comedian friend of mine who has been doing screenwriting since college and has been working on set for 4 years now. We talk about his film-club in college, how reality shows are shot, and how to develop a screenplay! If you like Belton...

Another week another banger of an episode! This week I am interviewing Alisa Mae. Alisa is an aerialist who, before COVID, passed auditions at Cirque De Solei! I knew very little about aerial going into this episode so this was a great learning experience. We talk about their art form, their career so far, and what it's like swinging around on a cruise ship! If you like Alisa, follow them on Insta...

Heyyyooooo, Quitters! This week I am joined by a very special guest, Anya Jones! Anya is an NYC comedian who just got back from a SEVEN MONTH roadtrip/comedy tour around the US! This episode we talk about her adventures, struggles, and lessons learned during her incredible van journey as well as the documentary she made! If you like Anya, follow her on Instagram @anyaj0nes for a full chronology of...

Today I am joined by a good friend of mine, Shatha Yas! Shatha is a comedian and comedy show producer in NYC. This episode we talk about how she started with stand up comedy, her first show, and all the work she's doing now to produce two shows! We dive in deep into what goes into producing a comedy show in this city and I hope you get some insight about planning events in general! If you like Sha...

This week is something different! Today I am talking to comedians Lee Lan and Sasha Von D at the same time to discuss our thoughts on comedy and other things. This episode is a little looser than the others, but I hope you'll enjoy it like I did. If you like Lee and Sasha, check them out on their previous episodes and follow them on instagram @iwantpomeranians and @sashavond If you like me, follow...

Quitters! I have a new episode and a new show you NEED to check out! My good friend Frida and their friend Eveline have started a youtube series called Framed! with Frida & Eveline! Their show is all about art history and how art has influenced our culture and perceptions today. This episode I interview them about their experience in art history, their show, and what their plans for the future...

Yes, you read that right! Today I'm interviewing the INCREDIBLE Dylan Adler! Dylan is a musical comedian in NYC who absolutely annihilates every stage he's put on. This episode we talk about his background in music and musicals, how he found comedy and started at one the most brutal mics in NYC, and how he's trying to develop new clean material! You're going to love Dylan and you should follow him...

Today's episode is all about starting to do stand up comedy. I am interviewing my new friend, Antoine Nessralla! Antoine is a Boston-made comedy who moved to NYC last year. This episode we talk about how he put off starting stand up for years, his apprehensions about doing it, and how he's trying to improve. If you like Antoine, give him a follow on IG @the1andonlyantoine. If you like me, follow m...

Today's guest is one of the hardest-working comedians I've met in my short comedy career, Shafi Hossain! I met Shafi at the beginning of the pandemic when he would come to my open mic. I quickly realized that he is an absolute machine when it comes to stand up comedy. We talk about how he go into comedy, how he met some incredible headliners, and where his headspace is at when it comes to working...

Today's guest is a very unique ceramicist(?) and artist, Lou Howard! Lou does makes some incredibly fun food-themed ceramic pieces. This episode we talk about how she got into ceramics, discuss some of the work she's done, and talk about finding things that make you happy. I had a lot of fun this episode and I hope you like it too! If you like Lou, follow her on Instagram @lemmonlou! If you like m...

Happy Mother's Day, Quitters! By the time you are listening, it's already past. HOWEVER, today I am interviewing someone who is not only a mom, but a hilarious comedian, and badass hair stylist! Clap your hands for Bailey Pope! This episode we explore her punk roots in hair styling, breaking into the industry, and what it's like doing hair for Fashion Week! If you like Bailey, follow her on IG @th...

Wow this episode is amazing. This week I interviewed local business owner, Dr. V! Dr. V owns and operates Wellness Tea Therapy in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Wellness Tea Therapy is a tea shop, but also so much more. In this episode we talk tea, running a business, and giving back to the community! It was so much fun talking to Dr. V and I learned a lot this week. If you're in Brooklyn, absolutely stop by...

This week I'm talking to a very interesting person, Peter Liu! Peter is a boston comedian who has been practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for more than 7 years! This episode we talk about his journey in martial arts and how he got into BJJ specifically. We touch on topics like accepting defeat, getting yourself prepared for a fight, and how important discipline is in any endeavor. If you like Peter, f...

Today is a very special day, Quitters. I am interviewing the HILARIOUS Claire Alexander! Claire is a comedian on NYC and good friend of mine. This episode we hear about her amazing comedy origin story, how hard it was to get started in New York City, and how she put together one of the best shows in the city! We honestly could have talked for way longer, but the episode already went 30 minutes ove...