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From the archives, here’s my interview with Ted Alexandro from 2013. We talked about how Ted's background in music and teaching influenced his comedy, the art of stand up, and why comedy is always being performed in a basement or a back room (hint: NYC rent prices). Check out Ted's podcast A Little Bit of Me... Continue Reading →
My guest on this week's episode is stand up comedian/author Andrew Ian Bayroff! We sat down at NYC's historic Cafe Reggio and talked approaching open mics/bar shows versus performing at comedy clubs, taking advantage of check spots and last minute bookings, and giving every show (even the smallest ones) your best since you never know who... Continue Reading →
From the archives, here’s my interview with Myq Kaplan from 2013. We chat about his process of submitting for late night TV, transitioning from the Boston comedy scene to the NYC comedy scene, and putting together an album. We also discuss aging at the speed of light! Check out Myq on Twitter and Instgram at... Continue Reading →
My guest this week is stand up comedian Darin Patterson! We talk about the differences between the New York/New Jersey comedy scene, performing material vs just writing it, and all things hiphop! Darin also co-hosts some amazing podcasts: . ">The Virgin Chronicles with Evan Morgenstern and SNL Nerds with John Trumbull! Follow Darin on Twitter and... Continue Reading →
STOP THE PRESSES! HERE ARE SOME EXTRA HEADLINES FOR JULY 11TH, 2019: FULL WATER BOTTLE KNOWS YOU SPENT MOST OF YOUR WORKOUT ON THE PHONE. BALDING MAN IN DENIAL HE CAN'T GROW KICK ASS BEARD TD BANK TELLER EATS ALL THE LOLLIPOPS ON HER FIRST DAY. NOTHING SUSPICIOUS ABOUT DOWNSTAIRS NEIGHBOR... Continue Reading →
Did Sherlock Holmes’ friends call him “Sherly”? My upstairs neighbor must have changed her name to "Done". Everyday I hear her on phone shouting, "I'm done! I'm done!!" They never mentioned bathing in Star Wars. You’d think somebody would say, “I just fought dozens of drooling slimy alien monsters. I may want to go wash... Continue Reading →
My guest this week is stand up comedian/actor Chablis Quarterman! We talk about producing and performing in bringer shows, the advantages of having a solid work/life balance, and we even donated some recyclables to an old man collecting in the park! Going green, baby! Check out "The Demo Tape Show" produced by Chablis at The... Continue Reading →
Happy 4th of July! My podcast guest today is stand up comedian Chris Calogero! We talk about his hilarious viral Twitter videos, budgeting your time to perform comedy, and wedding planning! Check out his show Not Quite Midnight on July 12th in Brooklyn (click here for tickets) and follow him on Twitter at @RealChrisCal !!
Philadelphia, PA - Drooping his posture with a woeful melancholy expression, Revolutionary War saxophonist Nathaniel Irving Allengton was sad to learn he was left off the final version of The Sprint of '76. "As I crossed hill and yonder dale, I felt the true calling of my duty to liberty and melody. Alas, I am... Continue Reading →
My guest this week on the Not Off The Press Podcast is stand up comedian Mo Vida! We talk about splitting time between performing in Denver and New York City, hearing different points of view in comedy, and avoiding squirrel attacks in the park! Check out the show (and podcast) she co-produces called The Black... Continue Reading →