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Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniMia WilsonMia Wilson joins the podcast to talk about transitioning from music to comedy, being married to a rabbi, performing in front of Reggie Watts and Robert Pattinson, and more!You can follow Mia on social media @miawilsoncomedy and go to her website miawilsoncomedy.com to check out upcoming shows. You can follow Mia's lovable lunatic of a dog @babkawhoodle on instagram too!Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam...2025-07-111h 26Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniCorey TindallCorey Tindall joins the pod to talk about his comedic influences, growing up in Michigan as a child of divorce, love languages, why he became a fan of metal and also why isn't he more famous?Corey shares his theories on why every comic's best album is their second and I share my theory on why the 1970s is the best decade of music.Follow Corey on Instagram: @coreytcomedyEdited by Jonny Leonidas (@jonnyleonidas)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by...2025-06-271h 00Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniSteven RogersFresh off the release of his new special "Half of We" (YouTube), Steven Rogers joins the pod today to talk about his interesting career. Steve regularly opens for big name comics like Nate Bargatze, Tom Papa, and Brian Regan and tours around the country headlining clubs on his own, but he still chooses to do open mics and bar shows every time he's home in New York City. Why? Simply because he loves comedy and wants to be as good as he can be at it.Steve and I process our recent breakups together...2025-06-131h 27Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniOvrkast.Ovrkast. is a rapper and producer from Oakland, CA.On this episode, we talk about Ovrkast.'s origins and influences, his time working at the library in Oakland before "making it big" by producing beats for Earl Sweatshirt and Drake. We also discuss the Kendrick/Drake beef, nerd out over hip hop, and bond over being introduced to Eminem by our older brothers.Ovrkast.'s second album "While The Iron Is Hot" is out now and can be streamed everywhere.Watch his video "I'm...2025-05-301h 16Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniMyq KaplanMyq Kaplan is a true comedy veteran. He's been performing standup for over 20 years and has been seen on every late night show, Comedy Central, Louie, Comedy Bang Bang, America's Got Talent, and so much more!Myq Kaplan is by all metrics a VERY succesful comedian, but he's not famous. Why isn't he more famous? Short answer: he doesn't want to be.On this episode, we talk about Myq's childhood, his love of Mitch Hedberg, flying on a private plane while opening for Louis C.K. and more!Follow Myq on social media...2025-05-161h 26Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniMax HigginsMax Higgins is a standup comedian, musician, talk show host and FRIEND!Max joins the pod to talk about his unusual childhood, discovering himself as a comedian while coming out as trans, Phish, Vermont, Club Penguin, and more!You can see Max's solo show "The Underdog" at the Rat NYC next Friday, May 16th.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/max-murphy-higgins-the-underdog-tickets-1261940591279He also hosts "Talk Show with Max Higgins" at Caveat and co-hosts "Friendly's Comedy" with friend of the pod Carson OlshanskyFollow Max...2025-05-091h 19Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniCarson OlshanskyCarson Olshansky became a niche internet micro celebrity in 2022 after posting some of their jokes on TikTok... but three years before that, in 2019, they took an improv class at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective, where they became friends with me!On this episode, we discuss their childhood in Brooklyn, following in both their parents' creative footsteps, and how they discovered their trans identity during a global pandemic.Carson co-hosts the monthly show Friendly's Comedy at C'mon Everybody in BrooklynSUBSCRIBE to Carson's SubStack Review Mode...2025-04-1851 minWhy Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniMartin UrbanoMartin Urbano (This Fool! Fallon! Kimmel! Comedy Central!) joins the pod to talk about growing up in Texas, odd jobs he's worked, his brief stint writing for Jimmy Fallon and more!Martin has a hilarious special available on YouTube called "Apology Comeback Special"Watch it here: https://youtu.be/U66yQzov2to?si=p8HIA-nTWaLKzYmjArtwork by Xavier MauriceTheme music by Isaac LewisHosted, Produced, and Edited by Adam MitraniRecorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear2025-04-111h 04Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniMax FineRecorded over a year ago, this is the second episode I ever recorded for the podcast. We talk about Max's origins in Atlanta, being a southern Jew, his struggles with addiction, and friendship with the late great Kenny Deforest.We also talk NBA a little bit, this is from over a year ago so some of our takes are a bit dated.Artwork by Xavier MauriceTheme Music by Isaac LewisProduced, edited and hosted by Adam Mitrani2025-04-041h 30Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniHayden ArringtonHayden Arrington joins the pod to talk about starting comedy in DC, growing up in the south, doing MMA in secret and more!Hayden hosts Man on the Mat for Inside Fighting and performs standup comedy in Brooklyn.Artwork by Xavier MauriceTheme music by Isaac LewisHosted, edited and produced by Adam MitraniRecorded in my apartment2025-03-281h 39
Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniTommy BayerTommy Bayer joins the pod to talk about his artsy midwest family, leaving the country for the first time at 27, comedic influences and basketball!We recorded this days after the infamous Luka Dončić trade so we spent a decent amount of time talking about that.You can follow Tommy on social media: @tommybayertimeArtwork by Xavier MauriceTheme music by Isaac LewisHosted, produced and edited by Adam MitraniRecorded at P&T Knitwear Podcast Studio...2025-03-211h 19Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniHenry SirThis was a really fun episode with a lot of great conversations.Henry Sir (Comedy Central! Don't Tell! Mr. Sir!) joins the pod to talk about the differences between the US and Canada, being a former college athlete, and the state of comedy and the world today. Are we living through America's swan song?We also get into it about our shared connection as members of the dead brother's club. Henry's brother, Ben died at 38 and my brother, Reuben died at 20. We talk about how experiencing that type of loss can change...2025-03-141h 29Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniBrittany CarneyBrittany Carney (That Damn Michael Che! Don't Tell! Comedy Central!) joins the pod for a short chat about her origins in the DC standup scene, love of British comedy, and Brandon Wardell's age.Produced by Sy Schimberg and Adam MitraniTheme music by Isaac LewisCover art by Xavier MauriceEdited and hosted by Adam MitraniRecorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T KnitwearYou can follow Brittany on instagram @brittany.goblin.carneyand watch her special "That's...2025-03-0721 minWhy Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniCarl SonnefeldOne of the first "test episodes" we recorded. It was too fun to not release. Carl Sonnefeld is one of my first friends in comedy. We sat down in the basement of a beautiful apartment where I was dog sitting to talk about Vermont, hiking the Appalachian trail, and his brief college football career.Theme music by Isaac LewisCover Art by Xavier MauriceProduced, edited and hosted by Adam Mitrani2025-02-2838 minWhy Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniLiz GlazerLiz Glazer (Comedy! Don't Tell! Nateland! A Very Particular Experience!) joins the pod to talk about her transition from law to comedy; the one woman show she performed after doing standup for three weeks; and the perfect night of comedy in New Jersey.Theme music by Isaac LewisArtwork by Xavier MauriceEdited, hosted and produced by Adam MitraniInstagram:@lizglazer@amitrani@whyarentyoumorefamous2025-02-211h 06Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniCarmen LagalaCarmen Lagala (Comedy! Sweet Batch! In Cahoots! Colbert!) joins the pod to talk about growing up in Vermont, overcoming stage fright, probably having ADHD, and more! You can stream Carmen's debut special "Sweet Batch" which has over 100k views on YouTube and listen to her podcast "In Cahoots." Follow her on instagram @carmstagrams.Theme music by Isaac LewisCover art by Xavier MauriceRecorded in the In Cahoots studio courtesy of Carmen Lagala and Corey TindallHosted, produced and edited by Adam Mitrani2025-02-1456 minWhy Aren't You More Famous? with Adam MitraniAdam MamawalaAdam Mamawala (Comedy!) joins the pod to talk about opening for Dane Cook, origins in standup, performing at colleges, and answer the question on everyone's mind: why isn't he more famous?????Follow him on instagram: @adammamawalaTheme music by Isaac LewisCover art by Xavier MauriceRecorded at P&T Knitwear Podcast StudioHosted, produced and edited by Adam Mitrani2025-02-051h 03