Kurt Metzger

Original release date: April 6, 2009  Originally from South Jersey Kurt started his stand up career in Philadelphia and in 2001, he moved to NYC. I think we could have left Kurt alone in my kitchen with a 6 pack of Budweiser and a list of topics and pressed record. But luckily we were there to be the laugh track. After listening to this podcast, it will be easy to see how Kurt’s unique brand of humor has led him to numerous writing jobs and appearances on Showtime’s White Boys in the Hood, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham and most recently his own half hour Comedy Central Presents.  Please enjoy this very adult episode of In the Tank.

Original release date: April 6, 2009 Originally from South Jersey Kurt started his stand up career in Philadelphia and in 2001, he moved to NYC. I think we could have left Kurt alone in my kitchen with a 6 pack of Budweiser and a list of topics and pressed record. But luckily we were there to be the laugh track. After listening to this podcast, it will be easy to see how Kurt’s unique brand of humor has led him to numerous writing jobs and appearances on Showtime’s White Boys in the Hood, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham and most recently his own half hour Comedy Central Presents. Please enjoy this very adult episode of In the Tank.

In the Tank Episode 112 - Kurt Metzger

Becky Donohue

Original release date: March 27, 2009  This week we welcome New York native Becky Donohue. Ever wonder how Becky makes sunshine? We found out. Also learn about my new use for hand sanitizer, how Becky deals with “gentle violations” on the road, and how Shaki triumphs over diversity. Dan Allen you ask? Approaching his 200th day of homeless status.

Original release date: March 27, 2009 This week we welcome New York native <a href="https://www.beckydonohue.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becky Donohue</a>. Ever wonder how Becky makes sunshine? We found out. Also learn about my new use for hand sanitizer, how Becky deals with “gentle violations” on the road, and how Shaki triumphs over diversity. Dan Allen you ask? Approaching his 200th day of homeless status.

In the Tank Episode 111 - Becky Donohue

Ted Alexandro

Original release date: March 20, 2009 This week we welcome Queens, NY native Ted Alexandro. We ease into the tank by catching up on Dan’s squatting and my pledge for better dental hygiene. After Jon surprises us with an old picture of Ted and Jon both with hair, we have Ted answer some listener submitted questions. From there we delve into Ted’s life and views on comedy covering such topics as the importance of being able to adapt to different environments, the comedy coalition, Ted’s first comedy vehicle, the advantages of starting stand up in NY, and how growing up has changed Ted’s act. Lastly Ted tells us about his fondness for Jamie Lissow and the trials and tribulations of their current long distance relationship. Thanks for listening and enjoy.

Original release date: March 20, 2009 This week we welcome Queens, NY native <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tedalexandro/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ted Alexandro</a>. We ease into the tank by catching up on Dan’s squatting and my pledge for better dental hygiene. After Jon surprises us with an old picture of Ted and Jon both with hair, we have Ted answer some listener submitted questions. From there we delve into Ted’s life and views on comedy covering such topics as the importance of being able to adapt to different environments, the comedy coalition, Ted’s first comedy vehicle, the advantages of starting stand up in NY, and how growing up has changed Ted’s act. Lastly Ted tells us about his fondness for Jamie Lissow and the trials and tribulations of their current long distance relationship. Thanks for listening and enjoy.

In the Tank Episode 110 - Ted Alexandro

Mark Babbitt

Original release date: March 16, 2009 This week I was in Houston at the Laff Stop with my buddy Jason Kanter. Jason introduced me to Mark Babbitt. Mark is the former managing partner of the Houston Laff Stop and he’s the voice you hear introducing Mitch Hedberg on Mitch’s first CD, Strategic Grill Locations. Along with Mitch, Mark talks about Doug Stanhope, Margaret Cho, Greg Fitzsimmons and Richard Lewis.

Original release date: March 16, 2009 This week I was in Houston at the Laff Stop with my buddy Jason Kanter. Jason introduced me to Mark Babbitt. Mark is the former managing partner of the Houston Laff Stop and he’s the voice you hear introducing Mitch Hedberg on Mitch’s first CD, Strategic Grill Locations. Along with Mitch, Mark talks about Doug Stanhope, Margaret Cho, Greg Fitzsimmons and Richard Lewis.

In the Tank Episode 109 - Mark Babbitt

Baron Vaughn

Original release date: March 7, 2009 Baron braved the snowstorm from the Upper West Side to Queens to talk about magic, Garfield, developing in Boston, commercials, college work and he kicked off the show with a little beat boxing.

Original release date: March 7, 2009 Baron braved the snowstorm from the Upper West Side to Queens to talk about magic, Garfield, developing in Boston, commercials, college work and he kicked off the show with a little beat boxing.

In the Tank Episode 108 - Baron Vaughn

Ophira Eisenberg

Original release date: Feb 26, 2009 Sweet Ophira talks about Sweet Paprika, taping of her new DVD at Comix, leaving a boy in Canada, the woes of producing your own show and a deer committing suicide.

Original release date: Feb 26, 2009 Sweet Ophira talks about Sweet Paprika, taping of her new DVD at Comix, leaving a boy in Canada, the woes of producing your own show and a deer committing suicide.

In the Tank Episode 107 - Ophira Eisenberg

Andy Pitz

Original release date: Feb 20, 2009 Andy Pitz tells a tale about a kid getting his hand blown off by a homemade pipe bomb, his experience as a bouncer for exotic dancers and enlightened us with his expert knowledge of helium tanks.

Original release date: Feb 20, 2009 Andy Pitz tells a tale about a kid getting his hand blown off by a homemade pipe bomb, his experience as a bouncer for exotic dancers and enlightened us with his expert knowledge of helium tanks.

In the Tank Episode 106 - Andy Pitz

Pat Dixon

Find out why Pat Dixon became a "suit comic."

Find out why <a href="https://www.comedianpatdixon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pat Dixon</a> became a "suit comic."

In the Tank Episode 105 - Pat Dixon

Nate Bargatze

Original release date: Feb 6, 2009 Fun Trivia: One of only two guests to be on twice: Nate Bargatze

Original release date: Feb 6, 2009 Fun Trivia: One of only two guests to be on twice: <a href="https://natebargatze.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Nate Bargatze</a>

In the Tank Episode 104 - Nate Bargatze

Moody McCarthy

Original release date: Jan 30, 2009 This was our first episode with a guest and you know it's Moody McCarthy!

Original release date: Jan 30, 2009 This was our first episode with a guest and you know it's <a href="http://www.moodymccarthy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moody McCarthy</a>!

In the Tank Episode 103 - Moody McCarthy

Jon Fisch talks to people from the comedy world about handling daily struggles and digging out of life’s major ruts. Sound heavy but it's funny too.

Awesome podcast for fans of Jon, comedy and life!!

Spiraling Up is the Tops!!!!

Funny, interesting. Jon Fisch has a great point of view.

Fantastic!!!! Must listen.

Spiraling Up

Giulia Rozzi

Giulia Rozzi is a super talent whose presence is felt across podcast, standup &amp; storytelling worlds. She has been a TEDx Speaker &amp; a Moth GrandSlam Champion. She has appeared on Comedy Central’s This Is Not Happening &amp; SeeSo’s Night Train Show. We discuss what kind of kooky is okay with Giulia, if being less busy CAN be a good thing &amp; how Giulia got her bright light back.

Giulia Rozzi is a super talent whose presence is felt across podcast, standup &amp; storytelling worlds. She has been a TEDx Speaker &amp; a Moth GrandSlam Champion. She has appeared on Comedy Central’s This Is Not Happening &amp; SeeSo’s Night Train Show. We discuss what kind of kooky is okay with Giulia, if being less busy CAN be a good thing &amp; how Giulia got her bright light back.

Episode 6 - Giulia Rozzi

Myq Kaplan

Support Spiraling Up... https://ko-fi.com/spiralingup This week Spiraling Up welcomes back the prolific and hilarious Myq Kaplan. Myq has been seen on Conan, The Tonight Show and The Late Show to name a few. His new hour of comedy A.K.A. has just been released and it is worth listening to from beginning to end.  We discuss the goal of comedy, the success of failure and if Sam is a good candidate for ayahuasca. But first, Sam and Jon check in and go over some new material...

Support Spiraling Up... <a href="https://ko-fi.com/spiralingup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/spiralingup</a> This week Spiraling Up welcomes back the prolific and hilarious <a href="http://myqkaplan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Myq Kaplan</a>. Myq has been seen on Conan, The Tonight Show and The Late Show to name a few. His new hour of comedy <a href="https://www.blondemedicine.com/store/bm008-x7scz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A.K.A.</a> has just been released and it is worth listening to from beginning to end.  We discuss the goal of comedy, the success of failure and if Sam is a good candidate for ayahuasca. But first, Sam and Jon check in and go over some new material...

Episode 306 - Myq Kaplan (2)

Rich Vos

Rich Vos is a comedy legend. A master of the roast &amp; all things stand-up, he has multiple albums &amp; specials. He’s a 2 time Oscar writer &amp; the 'Vos Roast' recorded live at the Village Underground will be available June 17th @VosRoast.com Rich &amp; I were at the Boragata in Atlantic City performing for the week &amp; he was nice enough sit down with me to talk about how he maintains creativity, the folklore of the “Cellar Table,” &amp; how he deals with his resentment issues. Rich got a call from his wife, the hilarious Bonnie McFarlane during the podcast. Erin Jackson (who was also performing with us at the Borgata) stopped by to say a quick hello and an O &amp; A fan interrupts us to meet Vos. Just a heads up because even though you may not be able to hear the people off mic so well, I thought it was cool to leave in...

<a href="https://www.richvos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rich Vos</a> is a comedy legend. A master of the roast &amp; all things stand-up, he has multiple albums &amp; specials. He’s a 2 time Oscar writer &amp; the '<a href="http://vosroast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vos Roast</a>' recorded live at the Village Underground will be available June 17th @<a href="http://vosroast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VosRoast.com</a> Rich &amp; I were at the Boragata in Atlantic City performing for the week &amp; he was nice enough sit down with me to talk about how he maintains creativity, the folklore of the “Cellar Table,” &amp; how he deals with his resentment issues. Rich got a call from his wife, the hilarious <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_McFarlane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bonnie McFarlane</a> during the podcast. <a href="http://erinjackson.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erin Jackson</a> (who was also performing with us at the Borgata) stopped by to say a quick hello and an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opie_and_Anthony" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">O &amp; A</a> fan interrupts us to meet Vos. Just a heads up because even though you may not be able to hear the people off mic so well, I thought it was cool to leave in...

Episode 22 - Rich Vos

Sam Rubinoff

Comedians Jon Fisch and Sam Rubinoff cope with these uncertain times together.

Comedians Jon Fisch and <a href="http://www.samrubinoffcomedy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sam Rubinoff</a> cope with these uncertain times together.

Episode 301 - Back with Sam Rubinoff

Luisa Diez

Luisa Diez is responsible for producing some of your favorite comedy shows such as Too Many Cooks, Witch Hunt &amp;  Schtick or Treat which this Halloween celebrated its 10th year in NYC this past Halloween &amp; has also expanded to Los Angeles. We pick things up mid discussion about the importance of setting boundaries. We find out how Luisa spells Comedy, why she’s technically not industry &amp; who helped Luisa go from comedy fan to comedy producer. Plus, where do comedians look for stability, what is Luisa really thinking about when a comic is on stage and how the temporality of art applies to stand-up

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/luisadieznuts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luisa Diez</a> is responsible for producing some of your favorite comedy shows such as Too Many Cooks, Witch Hunt &amp; <a href="https://www.thebellhouseny.com/event/1549202-10th-annual-schtick-or-treat-brooklyn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Schtick or Treat</a> which this Halloween celebrated its 10th year in NYC this past Halloween &amp; has also expanded to Los Angeles. We pick things up mid discussion about the importance of setting boundaries. We find out how Luisa spells Comedy, why she’s technically not industry &amp; who helped Luisa go from comedy fan to comedy producer. Plus, where do comedians look for stability, what is Luisa really thinking about when a comic is on stage and how the temporality of art applies to stand-up

Episode 18 - Luisa Diez

James Patterson

James Patterson is an author of many books. But another James Patterson is one of my favorite people in comedy. We started in Boston a few years apart &amp; his standup is original &amp; amazing. He’s been to the Montreal Comedy Festival &amp; has appeared on Comedy Central. He just finished filming the movie Strangers in Berlin which will be out by the end of this year &amp; he just recorded his first comedy special.

James Patterson is an author of many books. But another James Patterson is one of my favorite people in comedy. We started in Boston a few years apart &amp; his standup is original &amp; amazing. He’s been to the Montreal Comedy Festival &amp; has appeared on Comedy Central. He just finished filming the movie Strangers in Berlin which will be out by the end of this year &amp; he just recorded his first comedy special.

Episode 21 - James Patterson 

This week I welcome the delightful &amp; insightful Myq Kaplan. A man with 4 comedy albums, Myq has appeared on The Tonight Show, Letterman, The Late Late Show &amp; Conan. You may also recognize him from Last Comic Standing or America’s Got Talent. I GET to talk to Myq (foreshadowing) about disarming a potentially hostile audience, Myq explains everything you ever wanted to know about Iowaska &amp; then we breakdown an ideal day for Myq.

This week I welcome the delightful &amp; insightful Myq Kaplan. A man with 4 comedy albums, Myq has appeared on The Tonight Show, Letterman, The Late Late Show &amp; Conan. You may also recognize him from Last Comic Standing or America’s Got Talent. I GET to talk to Myq (foreshadowing) about disarming a potentially hostile audience, Myq explains everything you ever wanted to know about Iowaska &amp; then we breakdown an ideal day for Myq.

Episode 8 - Myq Kaplan

Greg Stone

I am thrilled to have Greg Stone as my guest this week. He is a force on the stage &amp; screen. You may recognize him from America’s Got Talent, AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live” or the New York Bagel &amp; Coffee House in Astoria, NY. Greg shares how being a communist can lead to comedy, he gives us a peek into the underbelly of the Action Figure world &amp; reveals the best time to go to high school. If you’re enjoying the podcast please go rate &amp; subscribe on iTunes.

I am thrilled to have Greg Stone as my guest this week. He is a force on the stage &amp; screen. You may recognize him from America’s Got Talent, AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live” or the New York Bagel &amp; Coffee House in Astoria, NY. Greg shares how being a communist can lead to comedy, he gives us a peek into the underbelly of the Action Figure world &amp; reveals the best time to go to high school. If you’re enjoying the podcast please go rate &amp; subscribe on iTunes.

Episode 3 - Greg Stone

Alingon Mitra

Very excited to welcome Alingon Mitra from Last comic Standing, Colbert, Conan the Late Late show. We share some New England memories before getting into Gretchen Rubin’s book The Four Tendencies. It’s all about how you react to expectations both internal and external (which I annoyingly call exterior - oops sorry) Alingon explains why it can be so difficult to do things you want to do when you are an obliger, how to push the right lever for external accountability and some examples of an accountability group. Plus, how tendencies work within relationships, what your tendency says about your values and Alingon’s own test to determine your tendency.

Very excited to welcome <a href="http://www.alingonmitra.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alingon Mitra</a> from Last comic Standing, Colbert, Conan the Late Late show. We share some New England memories before getting into <a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gretchen Rubin</a>’s book <a href="https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Four Tendencies</a>. It’s all about how you react to expectations both internal and external (which I annoyingly call exterior - oops sorry) Alingon explains why it can be so difficult to do things you want to do when you are an obliger, how to push the right lever for external accountability and some examples of an accountability group. Plus, how tendencies work within relationships, what your tendency says about your values and Alingon’s own test to determine your tendency.

Episode 213 - Alingon Mitra

Daniel Tirado

Daniel Tirado is one of the very few comedians to perform at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival in both French &amp; English. He made his American television debut on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live &amp; was selected to perform as one of the top 10 finalists on StandUp NBC. On the podcast we learn how to act like you belong at the party, when to do what terrifies you &amp; what if our “what ifs” were all positive.

<a href="http://www.danieltirado.com/index.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daniel Tirado</a> is one of the very few comedians to perform at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival in both French &amp; English. He made his American television debut on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live &amp; was selected to perform as one of the top 10 finalists on StandUp NBC. On the podcast we learn how to act like you belong at the party, when to do what terrifies you &amp; what if our “what ifs” were all positive.

Episode 16 - Daniel Tirado

Casey Balsham

Help support the podcast at https://ko-fi.com/spiralingup This week we welcome the hilarious co-host of  Not Another True Crime Podcast, Casey Balsham. We learn how to party like a theater major, the best day for a comedian to get married and what it will be like when we finally get back on stage. But first, Sam and I go over some bits...

Help support the podcast at <a href="https://ko-fi.com/spiralingup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/spiralingup</a> This week we welcome the hilarious co-host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-another-true-crime-podcast/id1437413223" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Not Another True Crime Podcast</a>, <a href="http://www.caseybalsham.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Casey Balsham</a>. We learn how to party like a theater major, the best day for a comedian to get married and what it will be like when we finally get back on stage. But first, Sam and I go over some bits...

Episode 305 - Casey Balsham 

Erin Jackson

I was thrilled to have Erin Jackson sit down with me in the lobby of the Borgata in Atlantic City. She is so funny &amp; makes me laugh every time I see her. She recently appeared on Conan &amp; is recording her 1st album at the DC Improv on Saturday July 14th. On the podcast we discuss why Erin is happy to see you even though she does not want to hug you, the best way to surprise &amp; confuse your dad &amp; why you do not want to cross Erin Jackson.

I was thrilled to have <a href="http://erinjackson.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erin Jackson</a> sit down with me in the lobby of the Borgata in Atlantic City. She is so funny &amp; makes me laugh every time I see her. She recently appeared on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ytoWWG4wW4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Conan</a> &amp; is recording her 1st album at the DC Improv on Saturday July 14th. On the podcast we discuss why Erin is happy to see you even though she does not want to hug you, the best way to surprise &amp; confuse your dad &amp; why you do not want to cross Erin Jackson.

Episode 23 - Erin Jackson

This week we learn how Sam started stand up and where Sam and Jon's bond began.  Then hear what happens when your therapist is at your show, decide if you let your girlfriend listen to your podcast and who retweeted Sam's Farmedy Club tweet. 

This week we learn how Sam started stand up and where Sam and Jon's bond began.  Then hear what happens when your therapist is at your show, decide if you let your girlfriend listen to your podcast and who retweeted Sam's Farmedy Club tweet.

Episode 302 - Getting to Know Sammy

Sam and Jon break down the importance of a relationship milestone, what things will be like when Sam returns to NYC, and how growing as a person can mess up your act. Plus goals for the upcoming week...

Sam and Jon break down the importance of a relationship milestone, what things will be like when Sam returns to NYC, and how growing as a person can mess up your act. Plus goals for the upcoming week...

Episode 303 - Living and Learning

Evan Williams

Evan Williams is a super funny man who has been seen on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle and appeared at the Montreal Comedy Festival. We jump in mid conversation about the joys of comedy condos. Then we learn who inspired Evan to be a better comic and talk about himself on stage when he moved to NYC. Evan shares a pretty great reason not to get high with your mom. We learn about the therapeutic value of a roast and who inspired Evan to feel okay about dealing with depression.

<a href="https://evanwilliamscomedy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evan Williams</a> is a super funny man who has been seen on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle and appeared at the Montreal Comedy Festival. We jump in mid conversation about the joys of comedy condos. Then we learn who inspired Evan to be a better comic and talk about himself on stage when he moved to NYC. Evan shares a pretty great reason not to get high with your mom. We learn about the therapeutic value of a roast and who inspired Evan to feel okay about dealing with depression.

Episode 204 - Evan Williams

Tony Deyo

My friend Tony Deyo has been seen on Conan &amp; The Late Late Show. The Village Voice calls him “one of the tightest joke writers in the business” &amp; I couldn’t agree more. On the podcast we discuss Tony’s approach to comedy &amp; why having a strong work ethic is so important in comedy right now. Plus, hear how to wipe terrible shows off the calendar &amp; how it can hurt to be billed a “clean comedian.”

My friend <a href="https://tonydeyo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tony Deyo</a> has been seen on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ajHiCB0FEQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Conan</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM1YLPxbIXo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Late Late Show</a>. The Village Voice calls him “one of the tightest joke writers in the business” &amp; I couldn’t agree more. On the podcast we discuss Tony’s approach to comedy &amp; why having a strong work ethic is so important in comedy right now. Plus, hear how to wipe terrible shows off the calendar &amp; how it can hurt to be billed a “clean comedian.”

Episode 13 - Tony Deyo

Lance Weiss

Lance Weiss is my guest. Lance is a fantastic comedian who performs nightly in NYC, is a regular on the festival circuit and was the co-creator of one of my favorite  shows in NYC: “Gandhi, Is That You?” We talk about the origins of my tiny head hats, why Lance if forever indebted to Anthony Devito and how to run a great show. Then we get down to the nitty gritty of some OCD struggles.

<a href="http://lanceweiss.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lance Weiss</a> is my guest. Lance is a fantastic comedian who performs nightly in NYC, is a regular on the festival circuit and was the co-creator of one of my favorite  shows in NYC: “Gandhi, Is That You?” We talk about the origins of my tiny head hats, why Lance if forever indebted to Anthony Devito and how to run a great show. Then we get down to the nitty gritty of some OCD struggles.

Episode 207 - Lance Weiss

My guest this week is journalist and model comedy audience member Michael Stahl. He has written for Rolling Stone, Vice, and Huffington Post. Sorry for making you listen to some chewing noises right out of the gate but a few weeks ago I found out that Michael had never had chocolate babka and I made it part of the podcast day experience and we ate it on air. As the chocolate rush kicked in we talked about other substances and how they affect the bod. We talked about Michael’s transition from teaching to freelance journalism, sleepless nights and how to live with integrity.

My guest this week is journalist and model comedy audience member <a href="http://www.michaelstahlwrites.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Stahl</a>. He has written for Rolling Stone, Vice, and Huffington Post. Sorry for making you listen to some chewing noises right out of the gate but a few weeks ago I found out that Michael had never had <a href="https://prettysimplesweet.com/chocolate-babka/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chocolate babka</a> and I made it part of the podcast day experience and we ate it on air. As the chocolate rush kicked in we talked about other substances and how they affect the bod. We talked about Michael’s transition from teaching to freelance journalism, sleepless nights and how to live with integrity.

Episode 206 - Michael Stahl

Liza Treyger

Chloe Hilliard

This episode I did a little something different. I sat down at the Olive Tree Cafe above the Comedy Cellar to do a quick chat with comics about New York City. Ups and downs, difficulties and positives and insights into starting to work at some of NYC’s best comedy clubs. This week its Chloe Hilliard from This Week at the Comedy Cellar and Last Comic Standing and then Liza Treyger from her Netflix Degenerates special and her Comedy Central Half Hour Special.

This episode I did a little something different. I sat down at the Olive Tree Cafe above the <a href="https://www.comedycellar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comedy Cellar</a> to do a quick chat with comics about New York City. Ups and downs, difficulties and positives and insights into starting to work at some of NYC’s best comedy clubs. This week its <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ChloeHilliard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chloe Hilliard</a> from <a href="http://www.cc.com/shows/this-week-at-the-comedy-cellar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Week at the Comedy Cellar</a> and Last Comic Standing and then <a href="http://www.glittercheese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liza Treyger</a> from her Netflix Degenerates special and her Comedy Central Half Hour Special.

Episode 208 - Chloe Hilliard / LIza Treyger

Joe DeVito

I welcome my ol’ pal Joe DeVito this week. Joe is a professional comedian to the tenth power. A Last Comic Standing alum with performances on the Late Late Show &amp; Comedy Central as well as a regular panel guest on CNN &amp; Fox News. In the episode, we reminisce about our early days as stand-ups in NYC. Joe reminds me of a time he was worried about me on stage, we learn what a sip of water can do for a dark joke &amp; Joe reveals what everyone in the world should have to experience. Then we get down to the nitty gritty &amp; discuss Joe’s approaches to handling a midlife crisis. We learn who you need to forgive. Plus Joe shares the advice he got which is as close to perfect as you can get. [Side note: We recorded the podcast the day the Louis CK news broke. We literally finished recording &amp; started seeing the twitter explosion so that is why we refer to him without addressing the latest news.]

I welcome my ol’ pal <a href="http://www.joedevito.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe DeVito</a> this week. Joe is a professional comedian to the tenth power. A Last Comic Standing alum with performances on the Late Late Show &amp; Comedy Central as well as a regular panel guest on CNN &amp; Fox News. In the episode, we reminisce about our early days as stand-ups in NYC. Joe reminds me of a time he was worried about me on stage, we learn what a sip of water can do for a dark joke &amp; Joe reveals what everyone in the world should have to experience. Then we get down to the nitty gritty &amp; discuss Joe’s approaches to handling a midlife crisis. We learn who you need to forgive. Plus Joe shares the advice he got which is as close to perfect as you can get. [Side note: We recorded the podcast the day the Louis CK news broke. We literally finished recording &amp; started seeing the twitter explosion so that is why we refer to him without addressing the latest news.]

Episode 11 - Joe DeVito

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