Steep Conversations With Josh Lanzet

Guest on the pod this week is Matt Misisco! Matt is an LA-based comedy photographer who has worked with comedians such as Bill Burr, Marc Maron, Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Nealon. Over a cup of Rose City Genmaicha, Josh and Matt talk about surfing culture, famous photographers, and pivoting between passions. Matt's social media: Instagram Facebook Josh’s socials ⁠⁠:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagr⁠⁠ a ⁠⁠m⁠⁠ ⁠⁠/...

This week on the pod we have Claire Isenthal! An Indiana native, Claire went from working in digital marketing to publishing her first novel this year called "The Rising Order.” It quickly became an Amazon bestseller! Over a cup of Elderberry Healer Tea, Josh and Claire talk about taking risks, writing a novel, and making adult versions of the Spot books. Mike's social media: Instagram Jo...

Welcome Mike Perkins to the pod! A New Jersey native now based in LA, Mike hosts and produces multiple shows around LA including his own live late night talk show called Another Late Show Tonight! While sipping on a cup of pandan waffle green tea, Mike and Josh talk about late night hosts, movie producing, and catching card counters. Mike's social media: Instagram TikTok Twitter Facebook YouTu...

Our guest this week is Amir Kabiri! Amir is a Los Angeles based stand-up comedian who has shared the stage with Bill Burr, Dane Cook, and Max Amini. He recently featured at the Orpheum Theater in Vancouver and regularly performs at the Laugh Factory in LA. While sipping on a Paris Breakfast tea, Amir and Josh talk about doing math homework for fun, finding the one, and what it means to be a weird...

Guest on the pod this week is screenwriter Michael Kennedy! Starting in TV but quickly segueing to movies, Michael is best known for his first feature script "Freaky" with Vince Vaughn, and his upcoming horror Christmas movie It's a Wonderful Knife! While sipping on a Chunky Cherry Tea, Michael and Josh talk about Comedy Horror movies, filmmaking, and jump scares. It's A Wonderful Knife opens only...

A comedian and writer who can be seen all around LA, Matt's comedy covers everything from his upbringing in a "post-racial" society to an ill-advised law school stint, for which he is still in debt. While sipping on a Pomelo Wild Green Tea, Matt and Josh talk about the Irish Revolution, Matt’s biracial experience, and long lost sisters. Matt's social media: Instagram Twitter TikT...

Nicole Becannon is joining us this week on the pod! You may know her from Comedy Central Roasts, Banfield Afterparty, and her own podcast, Everything Hurts. While sipping on a Hazelnut Vanilla Black Tea, Nicole and Josh talk about awkward first dates, snowmen, and mean hecklers. Nicole's social media: Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Youtube Josh’s socials: Instagram/TikTok/YouTube/Twitter/Fa...

Welcome Ahmed Al-kadri to the pod! Ahmed is a Yemeni-American comedian best known for his "F-Boi Rehab" series featured on Buzzfeed, as well as his appearance as Liam on the web-series "David Diamond hands." While sipping on a Peppermint Rooibos tea, Ahmed and Josh talk about college kids, dad jokes, and controversial comics. Ahmed's social media: Instagram Twitter YouTube...

Welcome Lisa Curry to the pod! Lisa is an internationally touring comedian and TV writer based in Los Angeles. Her debut album called “Alive For a While” topped the charts, and her show, “Long Story Long” airs Thursdays on Sirius XM’s “She’s So Funny” channel. While sipping on Mariage Freres Pleine Lune tea, Lisa and Josh talk about her Olympian doppelganger, dating apps, and the politics of Beetl...

Originally from San Diego, Chip Nicholson is an LA based comic who recently won 2023 B4U Die Alaska's Best of Fest and 2023 Burbank Comedy Festival Best of Fest. When he's not on the road, you can find him regularly performing around LA. Welcome Chip to the podcast this week! While sipping on a White tea, Chip and Josh talk about comedy fraternities, cookies, and mini fridges. Chip's s...

Welcome Jared Kassebaum on the pod! Originally hailing from Indiana, LA-based comedian Jared Kassebaum performs at clubs and festivals all around the country. His new album "The Better Jared" comes out on 10/4! While sipping on a White tea, Jared and Josh talk about church gigs, how to be more successful than your parents, and going bald for fun. Jared's social media: Instagram Twitt...

Special guest tomorrow is Maxi Witrak! You may have seen her on the ABC sitcom “Maggie,” CBS’s “The Bold and the Beautiful,” or doing standup around the world. She can also be found around LA drumming in her female rock band Mik&Maxi. While sipping on a Butterfly Pea Flower tea, Maxi and Josh talk about the joys of Amsterdam, if dreams are worth it, and why they chose comedy of all professions...

Welcome Elliott G-B to the pod! Elliott G-B is a standup comedian and writer gaining acclaim in Los Angeles since relocating from Madison, WI by way of Seattle. While drinking a Fruity Paradise Iced tea, Elliott and Josh talk about Elliot's social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Josh’s socials : Instagr a m / TikT o k / YouTu b e / Twitt e r / Facebo ok: @JoshLanzet Steep Conversation...

Special guest on the pod tomorrow is Sophia Zolan! Sophia is a stand up comedian/writer/actor/director and horror movie connoisseur. She started the Shout Out Show podcast with Aisha Alfa and is the mind behind endless WhoHaha videos. While sipping on a Coconut Chai, Sophia and Josh talk about the Big Apple, dads in the mafia, and exposing each other's social security numbers. Sophia's soc...

Special guest on the pod is Dylan Subiza! Dylan Subiza a French-Argentinian, LA based standup comedian who's done stints in DC and Montreal. He can be seen performing all over LA and the west coast. While sipping on a Baked Corn Hojicha tea, Dylan and Josh talk about Argentinian Yerba Mate, finding your soulmate after pooping you pants, and simply life and death. Dylan's social media: Inst...

This week’s special guest is Jihan Sabir! Jihan is an actress, writer, and standup comic in Los Angeles. She is currently developing her own podcast called "Random Thoughts with Jihan," and has a mini special on YouTube called, 'Get Ya Life.'While sipping on a Vietnamese Black Tea tea, Jihan and Josh talk about being a theater kid, dating on hinge, and believing in yourself. Jiha...

Justin Clark! Justin is a stand up comedian and writer from Seattle, WA and has performed at festivals and colleges across the country. He’s also written for Disney’s “Oh My Disney” show and is ironically characterized by his dark and sarcastic tone. Link in bio to tune in tomorrow for the new episode! While sipping on a Hazelnut Rocher tea, Justin and Josh talk about pet peeves, illegally running...

Special guest on the pod tomorrow is Kari Assad! She is a Mexican, Lebanese, French and German standup comic who is best known for hosting shows for the renowned WhoHaha, featuring at the Limestone Comedy festival, and hosting the fantastic podcast “Kari Assad Ghost Detective.” While sipping on a Lemon Mirangue Pie Rooibos tea, Kari and Josh talk about crying from caffeine, Michael J. Fox, and pol...

Special guest on the podcast this week is Ramsey Badawi! He is a stand up comedian, writer, and podcaster living in Los Angeles. When he's not performing in Los Angeles, Ramsey tours the country opening for Chris Estrada (Hulu's This Fool) and WandaVision's Asif Ali. Ramsey was selected as a finalist for “Comic of the Year” at the first ever Politicon and he is also the co-host of a we...

Special guest on tomorrow’s episode is Galina Rivina! She’s a Ukranian LA-based standup comedian and writer who also happens to be an expert in true crime and the Fast and the Furious franchise. She also hosts her own podcast, The Galina Ravina Podcastina. While sipping on a Toasted Almond Fruit tea, Galina and Josh talk about dance camp, their TikTok algorithms, and Fast and Furious. Galina's...

This week’s special guest is Julia Austin! A standup comedian who’s been in the game for over 10 years, Julia was named a Top Comic To Watch by Time Out LA in 2020 and performed in the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in 2022. While sipping on a Red Nectar Rooibos tea, Julia and Josh talk about extreme couponing, being bad at flirting, gold diggers, and thriller movies. Julia's social media: Instagr...

Special guest this week is Kazeem Rahman! In addition to being a great stand-up comic, Kazeem hosts a popular podcast called "Tough Choice with Kazeem Rahman" in which he poses thought-provoking and sometimes crazy "would you rather" questions to his guests. While sipping on a Patagonia Super Berry tea, Kazeem and Josh talk about dark humor, the legendary Robin Williams, and ba...

This week we got Zack Chapaloni as our special guest! As a storyteller, Zack shared one of his Moroccan family adventures on MTV’s Greatest Party Story Ever. He has performed standup comedy all over the country and currently co-hosts Hesby Street, a comedy podcast, with comedian Torio Van Grol. While sipping on a black SF-inspired tea, Zack and Josh talk about being a night showerer, going bald, a...

This week we have the amazing Torian Miller on the pod! As an actor he is known for Fire Island (2022), Abbott Elementary (2021) and Silo (2023). He’s a GLAAD, Equality California, and Gotham awards recipient and is originally from the windy city of Chicago. While sipping on a Kuki Hojicha tea, Torian and Josh talk about the superior map app, hoarding mugs, and queer representation in film. Torian...

As one of the lead vocalists and keyboardist for the pop band the Shadowboxers, Matt Lipkins has toured with Justin Timberlake, Faith Hill, and The Indigo Girls to name a few. On top of that, he's about to release two new EPs! While sipping on an Oolong tea, Matt and Josh talk about going on tour at 22, temptations on the road, and Charles Barkley. Check out Matt's new EP! Matt's socia...