Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam Mitrani

Comedian, writer, director, actor and musician Isabel Hagen joins the pod to talk about playing viola, the differences between music and comedy, directing her first film and so much more! Had a really fun time chatting with Isabel and I think you'll all enjoy listening to this conversation. You can follow Isabel on social media: @isabelhagen_ and watch her new special Isabel Hagen at The Bitter En...

After a brief hiatus to recover from my concussion and celebrate the Knicks' incredible playoff run, we are back! Joining me is my good friend and fellow Knicks fan Kevin Wingertzhan. Kevin and I spend some time recapping the NBA finals and talking about what this Knicks championship means to us. We don't really touch on the usual subjects of the show: childhood, dreams, aspirations, hopes...

David Drake joins the podcast to talk about filming his 7th hour of comedy, balancing being a dad and comic, what makes a person famous, and what motivates him to write so much. David is an incredibly skilled storyteller and one of the most prolific comedians working right now. You can find his previous albums and specials on his website: daviddrakecomedy.com and follow him on social media: @david...

Today, I’m joined by the Ringer’s Michael Pina for a special bonus episode. We dive deep into the NBA Playoffs, the Knicks 51-Point win, how Michael got his start in sports media, what bold predictions he got wrong this year, and his love of horror movies. You can follow Michael on social media: @michaelvpina and read his writing on theringer.com   Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_) Theme...

Comedian Ben Smith joins the podcast to talk about his love of Kid Cudi, being in a relationship with another comedian, that time he moved to Iowa for a girl he met on Tumblr and why he hasn't traveled outside the United States yet. Ben is a hilarious comic and insane person. I loved this free flowing conversation with him. Follow Ben on social media: @itsbenjaminbro Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xa...

Chandler Dean joins the pod to talk about how he created his hit show Abolish Everything , growing up with creative parents in Houston, being thrust into the New York comedy scene as a college student. Chandler also gets into why he loves political humor and how his comedy was inspired by the Daily Show , Colbert Report , and Lewis Black. Chandler also answers the age old question "Would you...

Dan Perlman joins the pod to talk about being hired as a Michael Buble impersonator, creating a tv show, writing letters to his favorite comedians as a child, and why he's not more famous. Dan is a great standup comedian, writer and filmmaker. His newest short film "Being Buble" is available to watch on his YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/oyXoJhBtntQ?si=WMMDNGLKUy8vZjdU and watch t...

Karthik Raj joins the podcast to talk about starting standup after college, studying theatre, what got him into acting, being Indian, building a following online and so much more! In the past two years, Karthik has become a good friend and frequent collaborator of mine. This is a real silly episode where we goof off and riff bits and have an occasional moment of honesty. I hope you enjoy. Follow K...

Amber Singletary joins the pod to talk about how she found as a new passion after her college basketball career ended, writing for A Black Lady Sketch Show and how the writer's strike affected the career path she thought she was going to have, and what it's like dating a comedian who cares more about her career than his own. This is a really fun episode. A long and rambling conversation be...

Max Higgins becomes our first returning guest! We have a great convo about the Boston comedians who redefined masculinity in a softer way, getting over paranoia, and learning to be present with an audience. Follow Max on social media @max_headgear See his monthly show Comedy Wolf on 4/5 at QED in Astoria! https://qedastoria.com/products/comedy-wolf?event=2026-04-05T20%3A30%3A00 and I'll be per...

Comedian Shaun Murphy joins the pod to talk about performing at the Comedy Cellar alongside legendary comics like Chris Rock, Kevin Hart and Dave Attell; transitioning from part-time gig work to full time standup; and the pain of being a Buffalo Bills fan. Shaun has two hilarious specials on YouTube: His new special "Long Story Thin" produced by Mark Normand https://youtu.be/sqgJfhnpBN8?...

This is a really special episode. Gary Gulman has been one of my favorite comedians since before I even knew I wanted to do comedy. I had a great time sitting down with him, giving him his flowers and learning more about his life. We talk about substitute teaching, basketball, Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, the difference between writing a memoir and an hour of standup, and so much more! You can...

Comedian and friend Claire Siemietkowski joins the pod to talk about getting introduced to standup as an adult, not fitting in with comedy or theater nerds, and her past life as an athlete. Apologies to the listener for any audio issues on this one. I did my best to fix it but I'm only human. One day, I'll have a robot producer and there will be no more audio issues. Theme music by Isaac L...

Alaina Bamfield joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Lansing, Michigan, opening for Sam Tallent, and making comedy out of trauma. Alaina is a very funny comic who is releasing her first special "Untouchable" Later this year. You can follow her on social media: @alainabamfield Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_) Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_) Hosted, edited and produce...

Multi-instrumentalist, producer, dj, singer/songrwiter, and trumpet meditation expert Aaron Alcouloumre aka COULOU stops by the studio to reminisce on our time living together, discuss why vinyl is better than digital (it's not the sound quality!) and talk about his wide range of musical influences - from Russian composers to soundcloud rap! You can follow COULOU on social media: @coulou__ and...

Wilfred Padua joins the pod to talk about growing up Filipino in Seattle, breakdancing, meeting his future wife at a comedy show, and so much more! Follow Wilfred on social media: @wilfredpadua Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_) Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_) Hosted, edited, and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani) Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Comedian, musician, and former chemist Eli Ruffer joins the pod to talk about anxiety, books, creating a persona, comedy songs, his hatred of being online, and the viral success he found with his song "White Guy In a Kimono" I had to pee before we started recording, so the first 4 minutes are an Eli solo pod. Follow Eli on social media @elircomedy Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewi...

Denver-based comedian and musician Helen Driesen stops by the studio for a fun and free flowing conversation. We talk about the differences between New York and Denver, transitioning from music to comedy, creative inspirations, and more! Follow Helen on social media @who_the_heck_is_hel and check out her music on spotify, apple music, or wherever else you listen to things! Artwork by Xavier Mauric...

Comedian and podcaster Jeremy Kaplowitz joins the pod to talk about starting standup in college, being a stay at home husband, having his comedy used in a court case, and more! Jeremy is a very funny standup comedian with multiple viral videos, including a Schtick or Treat parody of Jerry Seinfeld and an Abolish Everything set where he proclaims "Jews, we need to stop comparing ourselves to g...

Christopher Isaacson joins the pod to talk about social media success, OCD, fear of death, making friends on the internet, creative pursuits in high school, and more! (including why he isn't more famous) You can follow Christopher on social media: @chillcuteboy He's one of the funniest folks you'll find on the internet. See his live show Bodega Comedy (@bodega_comedy) and watch his ser...

Nashville based comic Will Abeles joins the pod today! You can see Will at The Second City in New York this Saturday at 4pm! Will and I talk about starting standup in college, the pros and cons of living in New York, best comedy scenes in the country, studying film and wishing we were musically talented. Get tickets to Will's Second City show here: https://www.secondcity.com/shows/new-york/wil...

CHICAGO! COME SEE ME DO A HALF HOUR ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 14! https://link.dice.fm/g67d943171f6 Joel Walkowski-ski-ski joins the pod to talk about commodifying grief, playing basketball with Adam Sandler, and being addicted to the bit. We also talk about Joel's strange childhood in Detroit, his life as a film prodigy turned street performer turned standup comedian turned author, and how he overcame a...

Mini Episode! Due to some technical difficulties, the first hour of my conversation with Blake was lost to the sands of time. Enjoy a short conversation with one of Australia's funniest citizens. Blake talks about his inability to remember famous people and shares a story about a time he may or may not have told Lorne Michaels it was "past his bedtime" Follow Blake on social media: @...

Good friends James Azzaretti and Ibhan Kulkarni stop by the studio for this special episode. It's more of a riff fest than a traditional interview, but we still into the nitty gritty of why they're not more famous at the end. James and Ibhan individually are great standup comics who perform all around New York, and as a duo they create some of the best short form comedy on the internet. Li...

One of the best comics in the game joins the pod today! Anthony Devito sits down to talk about his new special, his past life as an architect, growing up in North Jersey, and why he isn't more famous! We also get into our failures at the most recent "Big Walkowski" where I assembled a poorly constructed team and Anthony became the first ever "DNP - Player's Decision" Yo...