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Daily Paper Cast
Daily Paper CastGemini 2.5: Pushing the Frontier with Advanced Reasoning, Multimodality, Long Context, and Next Generation Agentic Capabilities đŸ€— Upvotes: 24 | cs.CL, cs.AI Authors: Gheorghe Comanici, Eric Bieber, Mike Schaekermann, Ice Pasupat, Noveen Sachdeva, Inderjit Dhillon, Marcel Blistein, Ori Ram, Dan Zhang, Evan Rosen, Luke Marris, Sam Petulla, Colin Gaffney, Asaf Aharoni, Nathan Lintz, Tiago Cardal Pais, Henrik Jacobsson, Idan Szpektor, Nan-Jiang Jiang, Krishna Haridasan, Ahmed Omran, Nikunj Saunshi, Dara Bahri, Gaurav Mishra, Eric Chu, Toby Boyd, Brad Hekman, Aaron Parisi, Chaoyi Zhang, Kornraphop Kawintiranon, Tania Bedrax-Weiss, Oliver Wang, Ya Xu, Ollie Purkiss, Uri Mendlovic, IlaĂŻ Deutel, Nam Nguyen, Adam Langley, Flip Korn, Lucia Rossazza, Alexandre RamĂ©, Sagar Waghmare, Helen Miller, Vaishakh Keshava, Ying Jian...
2025-07-1520 min0 to 1
0 to 1Quitting Microsoft for Comedy? — Austin Nasso’s Story on Building a FollowingIn this episode, hosts Aashna Doshi & Rayan Dabbagh sit down with Austin Nasso — comedian, content creator, and founder of Socially Inept, the touring comedy show that roasts tech culture. Austin went from being a Microsoft software engineer to selling out venues across North America with sharp, irreverent jokes about the industry he used to work in.We explore how Austin accidentally landed a six-figure job at Microsoft with no internships, why he stayed just long enough to vest his stock, and how he built Socially Inept from small shows in Seattle to a cult comedy brand. Austin al...
2025-06-2926 minStand-Up On The Spot
Stand-Up On The SpotSOTS Austin: John Goblikon, Orny Adams, Gianmarco Soresi, Austin Nasso Liza Treyger & Jeremiah Watkins| Ep 73Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from John Goblikon, Orny Adams, Gianmarco Soresi, Austin Nasso, Liza Treyger& Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Best Friends, Couples Massages, to Africa, Usher & more from the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin, Texas! Jeremiah Watkins you know from Trailer Tales, Dr. Phil Live, his special DADDY, and as the host and creator of Stand-Up On The Spot. John Goblikon is a goblin and host of the Right Now Podcast. Orny Adams you know from Teen Wolf and his...
2025-05-121h 30Tech Roast Pod
Tech Roast PodThis Founder Calls Himself The GATSBY of Tech?Tech Roast Pod is a clever trap/experimental form of torture where random startup founders are lured to a tiny sterile room to be interrogated by the Tech Roast Team. It’s a little like an investor pitch, except nobody stands to gain anything.GET TOUR TICKETS: https://sociallyinept.ioKeep up with us đŸ”„â— Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techroastshow ● TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techroastshow● Austin Nasso: https://www.instagram.com/austinnasso● Nikita Oster: https://www.instagram.com/osternikita● Jesse Warren: https://www.instagram.com/jessewarrenbruhWant to be on the Pod? Email podcast@sociallyinept.ioAbout Socially Inept:We are a gang of techi...
2025-02-131h 16Cooper & Cary Have Words
Cooper & Cary Have Words#180 Cooper & Cary Have The Last WordAnd so adieu, adieu, to yieu and yieu. What have we learned in seven years? What's changed? How have we changed - and why are conservative evangelicals so reluctant to admit to changing? I guess the clue is in the title... Anyway, here are Cooper & Cary's Last Words, with a few fresh jingles as well as some golden oldies.Keep in touch with Cary at Cary’s AlmanacKeep up to date with Coops' latest work here, his health situation here, and his sermons here.Celebrities burning themselves (Joe Gaudet)Trump th...
2024-12-121h 10Tech Roast Pod
Tech Roast PodThis Lonely Farmer Is A Brilliant Tech FounderTech Roast Pod is a clever trap/experimental form of torture where random startup founders are lured to a tiny sterile room to be interrogated by the Tech Roast Team. It’s a little like an investor pitch, except nobody stands to gain anything. GET TOUR TICKETS: https://sociallyinept.io Keep up with us đŸ”„ ● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techroastshow ● TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techroastshow ● Austin Nasso: https://www.instagram.com/austinnasso ● Nikita Oster: https://www.instagram.com/osternikita ● Jesse Warren: https://www.instagram.com/jessewarrenbruh Want to be on the Pod? Email podcast@sociallyinept.io About Socially Inept: We are a...
2024-11-301h 02First Date with Lauren Compton
First Date with Lauren ComptonLove Trumps All w/ Austin NassoSPONSORS: Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/date or through my promo code DATE. Head to http://acorns.com/firstdate or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes comic Austin Nasso to First Date. Austin has been circulating on social media for his tech bro roasts and Trump impression, which he nails throughout the entire ep. Austin is recently engaged to Mariana..Margo? Marlina! She's a...
2024-10-1549 minTech Roast Pod
Tech Roast PodThis Tech Founder is the Female Ben ShapiroHow to get out of credit card debt? Go on more dates. Tech Roast Pod is a clever trap/experimental form of torture where random startup founders are lured to a tiny sterile room to be interrogated by the Tech Roast Team. It’s a little like an investor pitch, except nobody stands to gain anything. Featuring the team of the live Socially Inept Tech Roast Show:Jesse Warren (ex-SpaceX)Nikita Oster (ex-gamedev)Austin Nasso (ex-Microsoft) Want to be on the pod? Email podcast@sociallyinept.io...
2024-10-101h 14MarSpace
MarSpaceWE'RE ENGAGED!!! 💍Austin proposed on the 21ST NIGHT OF SEPTEMBER and it was the best day ever so buckle up for alllll the glorious details as I officially enter my ✹bride era✹ a conversation with Austin Nasso --- Marlina is a writer passionate about relationships, mental health, and romanticizing the mundane. You can follow along at @madebymarlina
2024-10-0354 minThe PPDK Process
The PPDK ProcessEp. 4.3, "Extended Patience" (Purpose, Perspective, Paraprosdokian, Tag)If you’re in San Diego, get tickets to see me open for my friend Austin Nasso here: Austin Nasso LiveMark your calendars for November 17, for the next taping of “Nathanael Philip Mosher Has Friends. Get full access to PPDK PRODUCTIONS at www.ppdkproductions.com/subscribe
2024-09-2020 minThe Commercial Break
The Commercial BreakTCB Special Election Coverage!Episode #576: Former President Trump & President Biden join Bryan & Krissy at TCB to “discuss” all things “politics” in a very cool, chill, and coherent way. YeeAHHhh! We’re getting poly-charged here at TCB today The Olympics continue Breakdancing! Simone Biles, greatest athlete of our time!!!!! Making America the home of bitcoin, dogecoin, and fake news Old guys running for pres Trump’s eating habits He is very much in love! Trump’s audio hole Sleepovers with Kim Biden’s various ailments Biden knows the difference between cow and chicken! Ukraine & Putin Biden’s stand-up jet skis Austin Nasso! Tech roast Tech bros vs...
2024-08-021h 03The Big Flop
The Big FlopHow MoviePass Bombed at the Box Office with Jamie Loftus and Austin NassoStacy Spikes came to Hollywood with dreams of revolutionizing the industry. His creation, MoviePass, promised to offer low-fee, all-you-can-watch theater subscriptions for movie fans. The only problem? It couldn't make any money. Find out what happens when Stacy sells out to an eccentric investor, why a dog had to issue an apology to customers, and how John Travolta is somehow at the center of it all.Misha Brown and special guests Jamie Loftus (The Bechdel Cast, Lolita Podcast) and Austin Nasso (Socially Inept: A Tech Roast) sit back, grab some popcorn, and give a...
2024-04-2940 minSmall Town DnD
Small Town DnDEp. 26: The Egg Hunt (Spring Special ft. Austin Nasso)The party races around town searching for eggs and for the truth behind a centuries old problematic mascot. Featuring our first guest star, comedian Austin Nasso. Also, “Would it be disruptive to quickly unravel my tongue and devour the contents of the egg?”Content Warning: (Just a tiny bit of) Language, references to sex.Original Music by David Dillon, plus “Agoing to the Tavern” by Eric Romero “STD Theme” by Slappy paper_toss.wav by themfish -- https://freesound.org/s/45827/ -- License: Att...
2024-04-021h 01MarSpace
MarSpaceAustin Nasso - The Origin StoryIt's our first time having a guest and I'm joined with viral impressionist, tech roaster, stand up comedian, and (most importantly) boyfriend @austinnasso. We unpack childhood bullying, crushes, and why we recommend going after what you want. -- Marlina is a writer passionate about relationships, mental health, and romanticizing the mundane. You can follow along at @madebymarlina
2024-02-0927 minPerspectives with Matt & Melanie
Perspectives with Matt & MelanieEpisode 13: From High Tech to High Touch: The Journey of a Men's Coach Towards Personal Fulfillment and HappinessHave you ever felt that despite your professional triumphs, there's still a void gnawing at your happiness? Charlie McKeever, founder of Happy Man Coaching, knows that feeling all too well. In today's episode, Charlie takes us through his transitory journey from the lucrative tech industry to men's coaching, prompted by an insatiable desire for personal fulfillment and happiness. As he unravels his tale of marital struggles and self-discovery, you'll come to realize how labels can limit your identity and the profound impact of choosing the right people in life. Ever wondered why men and women react differently to distress...
2024-02-0553 minThank You Come Again with Melissa Ong & Che Durena
Thank You Come Again with Melissa Ong & Che DurenaEpisode 26: Smurf Island with Austin NassoMel and Che reach an exciting milestone this week - their first talk about hemorrhoids! Host of The Tech Roast Show, Austin Nasso, joins the show for an in-depth chat about butt bleeding, their Pornhub Wrapped lists, and the weird stuff that tech people do. Come for the laughs, but stay for the truly wild stories from the tech world and beyond. We want to hear from you! Leave us a message/question at https://sayhi.chat/tycapod if you want to be featured on the podcast! Credits: ...
2024-01-311h 10Too Close To Call Podcast
Too Close To Call PodcastComedian Austin Nasso on how he formulated his Ron DeSantis impressionAustin Nasso is a 28-year-old comedian and social media influencer who began incorporating Ron DeSantis into his sketch repertoire at the behest of The Howard Stern Show.He describes his caricature of DeSantis as “elongated and nasally” as he integrates him into a routine that already includes Donald Trump and Joe Biden.What’s his process for learning a new character? Who is the hardest pol to do? And are even fans of comedy getting sick of Trump?Enjoy this fun, free pod by listening above, or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
2023-06-2921 minNervous Habits with Ricky Rosen
Nervous Habits with Ricky RosenNervous Habits - Episode 69: Funhouse of Impressions ft. Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos and More (with Comedian Austin Nasso)Nervous Habits host Ricky Rosen is joined by President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, Founder and CEO of Amazon Jeffrey Bezos, and political commentator Ben Shapiro - all voiced by the immensely talented comedian and impressionist Austin Nasso.
2022-03-2559 minGood Trip with Brent Pella
Good Trip with Brent Pella#90 - Austin Nasso (Comedian)Episode 90 features my buddy Austin Nasso! A comedian and computer engineer who made the move from LA to Seattle - then back - to pursue comedy. You might have seen him on TikTok in one of his viral celebrity impression videos, or with me in videos portraying Donald Trump or Tony Robbins - but wherever you've seen him, you probably laughed. Enjoy this convo! And check out our sponsor at http://www.magnesiumbreakthrough.com for 20% my favorite health supplement during the month of November.   
2021-11-291h 05Blockbusting
BlockbustingAustin Nasso Hates FoodFight!SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blockbustingJOIN THE OFFICIAL BLOCKBUSTING FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blockbusting/LISTEN TO MY ALBUM: https://800PGR.lnk.to/LightJay (@DietJay) and Austin (@austinnasso) discuss 2012's FoodFight!, an animated war crime that features your favorite supermarket characters like Mr. Clean, Charlie Tuna, and the Hawaiian Punch guy trying to keep themselves from getting genocided by a bunch of literal generic brand Nazis. Oh and there's implied bestiality, too. Fun for the whole family!
2021-11-1533 minNobody Likes Casey McLain
Nobody Likes Casey McLainSocially Inept with Austin NassoCasey is joined by comedian, sketch writer, impressionist, and TikTok star Austin Nasso. Austin has grown his following in the pandemic doing great impressions, and runs a show called Socially Inept, a roast of people in the tech industry, all over the country.   #techindustry​ #comedy​ #podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nobodylikescaseymclain/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nobodylikescaseymclain/support
2021-02-101h 31Nobody Likes Casey McLain
Nobody Likes Casey McLainSocially Inept with Austin NassoCasey is joined by comedian, sketch writer, impressionist, and TikTok star Austin Nasso. Austin has grown his following in the pandemic doing great impressions, and runs a show called Socially Inept, a roast of people in the tech industry, all over the country.   #techindustry​ #comedy​ #podcast--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nobodylikescaseymclain/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nobodylikescaseymclain/support This is a public...
2021-02-101h 32The Younger Half
The Younger HalfEpisode Twenty Six- Interview with Famous TikToker Austin NassoIn today's episode, we have a special interview with an amazing TikToker, Austin Nasso! Austin Nasso has over 300k TikTok followers and does amazing voice-impressions! To see more of our podcasts, check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google  Podcast, and Spotify Podcasts, @theyoungerhalf.  Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!  www.youtube.com/channel/UCGjFCDzw-_p5X48zLYpPIJA   Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyoungerhalf/?hl=en   Twitter: https://twitter.com/YoungerHalf   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/younger...
2020-12-2022 minCosmic Fire Podcast
Cosmic Fire PodcastAre We a Nation of Borderlines?Final Debate - Trump vs. Biden featuring Brent Pella, Austin Nasso and Nina Gewd (YouTube). 
2020-11-0142 minSkyTalkDoc
SkyTalkDocE82 But Why? Series GUEST Austin Nasso, comedian & software engineer talks about how social media is polarizing the nation and how to move on when you fall flat on your face.In this episode comedian Austin Nasso, Trump impersonator, Microsoft Engineer and founder of UCLA's Shenanigans Comedy Club talks about the polarization of people due to social media and back door secrets about how AI's learn your behavior and further the polarization by specifically showing you more left/right news, dealing with sensitivity and emotions and how to move forward from falling flat on your face. Before Covid, Nasso was traveling the nation doing the Socially Inept Tech Roast. STAY TUNED until the end to hear "Trump" share why meditation is great.  The But Why? Series question of t...
2020-09-2347 minElvis Duran\'s After Party
Elvis Duran's After PartyThe GovernorWe have tried to get NY Governor Andrew Cuomo on the show BUT we found Austin Nasso, who sounds like him! We talked to our intern Julianna who is celebrating her 22nd birthday and graduating college vitually! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-05-1438 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastHow to Be Productive, Rich and Funny with Josh LanzetI sat down with the very funny and talented Josh Lanzet. Josh is a fellow high tech comedian. He works at Google, does stand up, and creates his own content. In this conversation we chat about outsourcing work to virtual assistants when you're way too busy, Josh's personal organization system, a meticulous approach to maximizing effectiveness of open mics, balancing a high tech job with comedy, and overcoming creative resistance. P.S. Sorry it's been a long time for me. Lately I have been trying to focus more on the creative parts of comedy, so I will be posting less...
2020-01-1300 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 52: Auggie Smith (Big Sky Comedy Festival)I recently had a great conversation with Auggie Smith who is one of the producers of Montana's Big Sky Comedy Festival, a touring headliner, and the only person to win both the Seattle AND San Francisco International Comedy Festivals in the same year. In this episode, Auggie talks about what it's like being a headliner, gives some tips on getting into competitions, shares his perspective on comedy today, talks about how Big Sky works and much more! Enjoy!
2019-11-2100 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 51: Jr De Guzman, Musical Comedy and Traveling the WorldIn this episode we talk about traveling the world doing comedy, the power to make money, how opportunities domino, and much more!
2019-10-0200 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 50: Sarah Keller, Roast Battle Producer and Asking For OpportunityHi Everyone, In this interview, I sit down with Sarah Keller! Sarah is an actress, comedian and the producer of the "Roast Battle" live comedy show at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles. What started as a show hidden away in the Comedy Store's famous "Belly Room," Roast Battle has become a world-wide phenomenon. Since the inception of this show, roast battling now exists across the world and has informed the popular Comedy Central's Roast Battle show. We talk about what it takes to run Roast Battle, how to get into the comedy store, how to ASK for what you...
2019-09-2400 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 49: Usama Siddiquee, Getting Passed at the Cellar and Bringing Charisma to ComedyHey everyone! I'm finally back in LA. While I was in New York, I had the opportunity to sit down with the very funny and charismatic Usama Siddiquee. Usama is a bit famous in NY for his incredible comedy hustle. At one point, he was hitting 28+ mics/shows PER week. That's four per night and more than anyone else in NY (and probably the country?). Usama was featured in Just For Laugh's and was recently passed at the Comedy Cellar. One thing I really admire about Usama is his incredible charisma. He has such a powerful, kind, magnetic presence and...
2019-08-2600 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 48: Curtis Cook (Jim Jefferies Show & Comedian) and Joke PoliticsHi Working Comic Fans, I know I have been sparsely posting, but I am still at it. I am probably going to do less than one podcast per week, but I am definitely not dropping the ball here. I've been travelling a lot and prepping my tech roast show "Socially Inept." I had a really cool interview with TV Show Writer & Comedian Curtis Cook. We start out talking about how Curtis got into comedy and segue into an interesting tangent on comedy politics. We spend most of the episode talking about recovering from an offensive bit, being edgy on stage...
2019-07-2300 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 47: Devin Field (Late Night Writer, UCB Main Stage, & Comedy Central Stand Up)In this episode, I interview Devin Field. Devin is like a comedy "jack of all trades" - he writes for Jimmy Kimmel Live, performs on a coveted UCB Main Stage Team in LA, and is great stand up comic with a 30 minute comedy central special. Most people (myself included) complain about the difficulty of excelling in multiple areas of comedy at once, yet Devin is a walking testament that IT IS POSSIBLE.
2019-06-2900 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 46: Tyler Smith and The Dope ShowHi Working Comic Fans, Sorry for the craaaazy delay. I've been MIA for about a month now. For the last three weeks of May I was travelling Europe with my girlfriend because I'm a monogamous wealthy jew and THEN I had three Socially Inept roast shows in a row. We had one big show at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco on June 6th followed by two great shows in Los Angeles on June 13th and 14th. Anyway - back to business - in this episode, I interviewed Tyler Smith, the producer of the "Dope Show." The Dope Show is...
2019-06-2000 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 45: Biniam Bizuneh on Working with Comedy Central and Mastering Social MediaIn this interview we learn how Biniam applies his social media marketing skills to his comedy career. He used to work for MakerStudios, a huge company that grew influencers and social media stars and connected them with corporate sponsors/brand deals. We also talk about his personal comedy career and how he got in with Comedy Central! I learned a lot and think this information is super practical to the modern comic. Bio: Ben Bizuneh's stand up was recently featured on Comedy Central. Ben Bizuneh is a writer, actor, and comedian who made his television stand-up debut on Viceland’s “Flop...
2019-05-1300 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 44: Caleb Synan on Just For Laughs and working under pressureI had a great interview with Caleb Synan last week. We chatted about his experience doing Conan, his philosophy regarding high pressure performing situations, his incredible 'Just for Laughs' experience, mastering social media and much more. Bio: Caleb Synan is one of the hottest young comics in the country. (Funny AND good looking!) His unique background as a preacher’s kid from a small southern town gives him the ability to relate to any and every crowd -- even though he’s a big old millennial who lives in LA. Want proof? He’s written and starred in two different Comedy...
2019-04-2900 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 43: Paige Weldon (Producing an Album, Podcasting, Progressing as a comic)Awesome interview with comedian Paige Weldon! We chat about starting out at UCLA doing comedy, producing a comedy album, doing a late night set, a day in the life of a comic, performing at colleges, podcasting, balancing your life, and MORE. Paige Weldon is a writer, actor and comedian based in LA. You may know her stand-up from appearances on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring, or her album Girlfriend at the Time from A Special Thing/Literally Figurative Records. She was also recently named one of Time Out LA’s top 10 comedians to watch, as...
2019-04-1900 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 42: Erik Escobar, Mexipino Road ComicI had a great chat with Erik Escobar last week. Erik is a working comic based in LA who does a lot of road work in the Pacific Northwest. He has been seen in Last Comic Standing and a handful of Buzzfeed videos. In this interview, we talk about hetting into NACA and doing colleges, stand up comedy strategy, getting Road gigs and more!
2019-03-2600 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 41: Sammy Obeid, Comedian and MathematicianThis week I interviewed comedian, mathematician, and (unofficial) world record breaker for doing the most consecutive nights of comedy shows in a row. Sammy is incredibly talented and has a very unique set of skills. His math major background clearly influences his humor and the projects he chooses. I really love the amount of emphasis Sammy places on taking care of one's physical and mental health - two things often overlooked by busy comedians. We talk about a ton of great things during this interview including structuring your day, learning from 1001 nights of comedy, taking care of yourself, turning data...
2019-03-1400 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 40: Neel Nanda (Getting on TV Without An Agent)I had such an insightful interview this past Tuesday with Neel Nanda. After I made him an atrocious unsweetened coconut milk latte, we got to chatting. In this interview we cover headlining and selling out, finding your niche audience, getting on TV without an agent, transitioning out of open mics and into shows, and MUCH MORE. This interview is jam packed with incredibly helpful content. Bio: Starting comedy in Atlanta, GA and now based in Los Angeles, Neel Nanda has performed all over the country with some of comedies’ biggest acts. Neel has most recently performed stand up on ABC's JI...
2019-03-0700 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 39: Sierra Katow (From CS50 to TV)I recently had a great interview with Sierra Katow! Taken from her bio: She first began performing standup at 16 and was the youngest comedian featured on season 9 of Last Comic Standing on NBC. Her standup was also featured on Last Call with Carson Daly, Laughs on Fox, and Acting Out on MTV. Her festival credits include the Seattle Int'l Comedy Competition, Boston Comedy Festival, the Women in Comedy Festival, the LA IO West Comedy Festival, the Comedy Comedy Festival, the Women In Comedy Festival, and the Funny Women Fest LA. She's currently writing for a new show on Eko and serves as...
2019-02-2000 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 38: Mekki Leeper, From College to White HouseHi Working Comic Fans, In this episode, I interviewed the very funny and talented Mekki Leeper. He's only 24 and he's tearing up the comedy game. His standup has been featured on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Just For Laughs: New Faces, Comedy Central’s Up Next, and he was named a Comedian You Should Know by Vulture in 2018. He also wrote for the 2017 White House Correspondents Dinner. In this episode we talk about some really cool stuff such as dropping out of college to pursue comedy, touring different comedy scenes while in college, getting a life changing e-mail, being a...
2019-02-0200 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 37: Morgan Jay, The RnB ComedianHello Working Comic Fans, In this episode, I had the pleasure to sit down with RnB Comedian Morgan Jay. Morgan has been doing comedy for 11 years and musical comedy for 5. He’s performed at the 2017 SF Sketchfest, 2017/2018 Big Fire Festival, 2010 Iowa Comedy Festival, 2010 LA Comedy Festival. He won 1st Prize at the 2012 Santa Monica Comedy Fest, 1st Prize in the 2018 Ventura Comedy Festival and was 1st Runner up at the 2018 Boston Comedy Festival. Morgan is a regularly featured artist for sofarsounds.com and was one of the top booking acts for the 2017 NACA. In this interview we talk about the so...
2019-01-1800 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 36: Eric Moneypenny (How he became a Professional Comedy Writer)Hi everyone, I've finally returned! This is a super fun interview. I met with Eric Moneypenny, a professional comedy writer who currently writes for AOK. You might remember him from Episode 2 with Gina Ippolito when she recommended that aspiring sketch writers take his class at the Pack Theater in LA. I took his class and got a chance to sit down with him.  We chatted about a ton of stuff including choosing your comedy focus, transitioning from stand up to writing, his Saturday Night Live audition experience, running a 10 Year Sold Out Comedy Show, touring with Drew Carey, working with J...
2019-01-0900 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 35: Michael Longfellow (Conan, Laughing Skull, TBS Comics to Watch)I am going to be a bit slow over the holidays with releases. I've stepped down to one every other week for the time being as I am home on the east coast. In this interview, I chatted with Michael Longfellow! Michael is 24 and has already been on Conan, placed 2nd in Laughing Skull comedy festival, helps run Arizona's Big Pine Festival, was a TBS Comic to Watch, and can be seen on Hidden America with Jonah Ray. In this interview we touch on: getting into comedy, not joining a frat, college comedy at ASU, circumventing the gatekeepers, having a...
2018-12-2100 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 34: Amy Miller on Marketing, Festivals, and SuccessHi Working Comics Fans, this interview is one of the most beneficial I've had in a while. I learned SO much about marketing, applying to festivals, and structuring my comedy life. This is definitely going to be one of the top listened to episodes. I interviewed Amy Miller. Amy is a fast-rising talent on the West Coast and national scene. Originally from Oakland, California Amy found her comedy chops in the Bay Area and is still a regular at the SF Punch Line and Cobb’s Comedy Club. After a move to Portland, Amy quickly rose to the top of th...
2018-12-0500 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 33: Jack Robichaud ("Dead Kevin" and JFL)Hi Everyone! Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving Break. I've been out here freezing my ass off on the East coast and finally got around to posting the latest episode. This is a great one and is the FINAL installment of me interviewing members from the Dead Kevin sketch group. Jack Robichaud got Just For Laugh's in 2014, does stand up around Los Angeles, and has some cool experience in the industry. Here are some things we talk about: getting in just for laugh's, finding the perfect 7 minute set, getting the right manager, submitting to (and winning) Series Fest, balancing...
2018-11-2600 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 32: Nicholas Rutherford (Good Neighbor Stuff, SNL, Adult Swim)Hey Working Comic Fans, sorry for the delay! I've been super busy moving into my new place and balancing several shows that I'm producing. I really think that this episode was worth the wait as I had the opportunity to interview Nick Rutherford. Nick is one of the original members of Good Neighbor Stuff, a viral sketch comedy group with a cult following. This group featured Nick Rutherford, Kyle Mooney, and Beck Bennett who all went on to work for Saturday Night Live. I was really excited to do this interview because Good Neighbor Stuff honestly formed a lot of...
2018-11-1500 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 31: Salma Zaky, Doing Comedy in College, Allocating Time Effectively, and MOREIn this fun interview, I talked with my good friend Salma Zaky. She is the head of Shenanigans's Stand Up Comedy division at UCLA and has produced tons of huge shows. She's performed all over LA and SF and is definitely up and coming! In this conversation, we talks about doing comedy in college, how and why we got into comedy, producing smart shows, approaching mics efficiently and much more!
2018-11-0500 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 30: Jon Rudnitsky (Hacking JFL and Getting on SNL)Hello Working Comic Fans! I am super excited to share with you one of my FAVORITE recent interviews. I had the chance to meet with Jon Rudnitsky, a former cast member of Saturday Night Live! Jon was a featured player in SNL's 41st season that aired 2015-16. I met Jon a couple of years ago outside the Hollywood Improv and I remembered him being such a cool guy. At the time, he was most notable for winning the 2012 UCLA vs USC Laugh Bowl and then going on to star in some hilarious viral videos. When he got onto SNL, I...
2018-10-2900 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 29: Lucas Cruikshank, Inventing Fred and Being the First YouTube CelebrityIn this episode, I sat down with viral YouTuber Lucas Cruikshank, the guy who created FRED. He had the first channel to get 1 million+ subscribers on YouTube and starred in three Nickelodeon Fred movies (with John Cena playing his Dad). These days Lukas is able to completely design his daily schedule and live off of the royalties from his two YouTube channels and movies. In this episode we talk about: - The origin of Fred - How to make money on YouTube - Making a movie - Growing up as Fred - Where he's at now
2018-10-1800 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 28: Richard Sarvate (Producer of SF's "The Setup" and Former Software Engineer)Hey Working Comic Fans, this week I had the opportunity to meet with Richard Sarvate. Richard is a fantastic up and coming comic and former Yahoo Software Engineer who made a name for himself in San Francisco and Los Angeles for creating the extremely popular show "The Set Up." This is one of the BEST SELLING and most popular shows in all of San Francisco. He also produces a big show called Comedy Vs Nerds where comedians do jokes about the tech scene (he graciously gave me a spot!). In this interview we dive into the following topics: - Cryptocurrency ...
2018-10-0500 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 27: Jesse Warren (Self Help Books, Mindfulness, and Talking to Girls)This is a special interview with my good friend Jesse Warren. Jesse is a relatively new comic to the scene making ripples in the Seattle scene. He is a regular at Laugh's Comedy Club and the Comedy Underground. He also produces a popular show called "Off the Top." Formerly software engineer at Microsoft and SpaceX, Jesse now spends his time focusing on stand up comedy full time. In this interview we talk about our formative years, self help, and some impactful books that have positively influenced our lives.
2018-09-2500 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 26: Brian Moses, Host of Comedy Central Roast BattleHello Working Comic Fans! I interviewed Brian Moses, the host of Comedy Central's hit show "Roast Battle." We talk about a TON of super cool stuff. In this episode, I learned that he essentially CREATED THE ROAST BATTLE FORM! Wow, that's huge. This interview is super informative and I attempted to break it up by topic below if you want to skip ahead to different parts. Hope you enjoy! Here's what we cover: - Pornhub Awards (0:50) - Formation of the Roast Battle (~10:00) - Selling a show to Comedy Central (~15:05) - Financial success from selling a show (~17:00) - Selling shows: Major...
2018-09-1700 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 25: Fahim Anwar (From Hour Lunch Breaks To Hour Specials)I interviewed Fahim Anwar! He is really cool and shares a ton of wisdom from his experience starting stand up in college (at UW) to becoming a Mechanical Engineer at Boeing in Long Beach to making it big in LA and getting an hour stand up special and, as of recently, an hour sketch comedy special! From his bio: "Fahim Anwar is a Los Angeles-based standup comedian, actor and writer. Formerly an aerospace engineer at Boeing, Fahim traded the cubicle for the stage and has never looked back. His parents however plead with him to look back nearly every day. "...
2018-09-0900 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 24: Brent Pella (NACA Comedy, Character Work, Stand Up Cartoon)In this episode, I interview the very talented character comic, actor, and comedian Brent Pella. His comedy sketches and music videos have gained millions of views around the world and have been featured on Funny or Die, College Humor, BroBible, The Chive, and Worldstar HipHop. In this episode we talk about: - NACA College Shows - Doing his first hour - Comedy and Health - WHERE to put characters in comedy? - UCB and Groundlings Improv - Making a stand up cartoon (Dane Cook style)
2018-08-3100 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 23: Chad Kroeger ("Chad Goes Deep" not Nickelback)In this episode of Working Comic Podcast, I interview Chad Kroeger from "Chad Goes Deep" on YouTube. Chad rose to fame when a video of him asking San Clemente City Hall to erect a statue of Paul Walker went viral. He made a name for himself by making similar viral videos. Chad is an activist and budding comic that you can catch on his web series "Get Sent" on Facebook. This interview is honestly very weird and pretty different from the previous ones. Half way through, my buddy Derek 2000 fills in for me as host. Enjoy whatever the hell this...
2018-08-2600 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 22: Bo Johnson (Kevin Hart's "Hart of the City")Bo Johnson is a good friend of mine and an up and coming comic in the Pacific Northwest! He's been featured in Seattle's Bumbershoot music festival and Kevin Hart's "Hart of the City" show on Comedy Central. He was also just featured in Montreal's "Just for Laugh's" for Kevin Hart's stand up comedy app "LOL." We talk about a ton of cool things in this episode including: - Getting TV Credits - Producing shows to get stage time - Early stand up success - Competition Set vs Normal Set Disclaimer: the audio is pretty bad in this episode... I accidentally...
2018-08-1700 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 21: Andrew Rivers on 4-Walling, Touring, and Putting Stuff OnlineSorry for the delay in posts recently! I am in the middle of moving to Los Angeles and have been on a pretty hectic schedule. Last week, I had the opportunity to interview the very funny, talented, and entrepreneurial Andrew Rivers. Andrew has several stand up comedy videos with millions of views online and has toured both nationally and internationally. In this episode, we cover the following topics: - Viral internet stand up comedy - Effectively promoting shows and 4-walling - What comedy should you be posting online? - How to do comedy and have a social life - How...
2018-08-0600 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 20 1/2: Rob Schneider (Short)In this short episode, I talk with Rob Schneider after I drive him home from Laugh's Comedy Club in Seattle! He gives me some great comedy advice. Full blog post on www.workingcomicpodcast.com
2018-07-3000 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 20: Alex Hooper on Being a Big Lovable WeirdoIn this episode, I interview Alex Hooper. He has multiple TV credits, made a best selling comedy album on iTunes and Amazon, released a Pug Yoga calendar that was featured on Ellen, and is an all around loving and cool guy! We talk about resilience, following through with things, making cool shows, and much more.
2018-07-2400 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 19: Nicole Becannon, Roast Battling ProIn this episode I interview my old friend Nicole Becannon and we talk about her rise to becoming the best roast battler in the west coast for a period of time. In this interview we also talk about grinding in the LA open mic scene and strategies for improving.
2018-07-1400 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 18: Producing Content with Jared PopkinHey Working Comic fans! Sorry for the delay again. I was on vacation with my girlfriend this past week at my family Lake House in New York. I tried desperately to post earlier, but there was negative internet out there... In this interview, I had the opportunity to speak with comedic actor and producer Jared Popkin. Jared has produced dozens of BuzzFeed videos with millions of views and is actively selling and pitching various comedy series'. Most importantly, he was my old college improv team coach! Jared knows what it means to be on both sides of the camera, how...
2018-07-1000 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 17: Multi-City Producing and Featuring with Erin IngleIn this episode, I had the chance to speak with Erin Ingle. Erin is one of the first people I met in the Seattle Comedy Scene when I moved out here. My friend Nathan Mosher told me to message her when I came to Seattle because she is so friendly and well known within the scene. Erin is the Head Producer at Jai Thai's Punchline Comedy Shows - these guys put on some of the most happen' shows in Seattle. They're basically at the heart of the Seattle DIY Indie comedy scene. She also just recently left a popular multi-city...
2018-06-3000 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 16: Ryan O'Flanagan (30 Minute Comedy Central Special, American Vandal)In this episode, I interviewed Ryan O'Flanagan. You may know him from his viral sketch comedy group Dead Kevin or maybe you've seen him in American Vandal, Corporate, or New Girl. In this enlightening episode we talk about: - Getting on Funny Or Die - Sketch comedy - Joining American Vandal - NACA and College Comedy - His Comedy Central Special - The pilot pitching process - Croissant Party 2k18 Enjoy this episode!
2018-06-1900 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 15: Emmett Montgomery Part 2, Character Work and Last Comic StandingThis is part II of my interview with Seattle's Favorite Comedian, Emmett Montgomery! Emmett is a stand up comedian, storyteller, puppeteer, character comic, curator of talent, and just a quirky cool guy. You might’ve seen him at Bumbershoot or on Last Comic Standing! Emmett talks about a ton of cool stuff in this interview including: - Coming up with new characters - Why watching drag and professional wrestling will make you funnier - How to do comedy professionally against all odds - Having a beloved elderly chiuahua - Being on last comic standing!
2018-06-0800 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 14: Emmett Montgomery, Comedian and Cultivator of Human EmotionHi Working Comic Fans, this is a very epic episode! I interviewed Seattle's favorite comedian, Emmett Montgomery. Emmett is a stand up comedian, storyteller, puppeteer, character comic, curator of talent, and just a quirky cool guy. You might've seen him at Bumbershoot or on Last Comic Standing! I really enjoy this interview because it gives Emmett a chance to showcase his incredible storytelling skills. He is absolutely captivating and runs some really cool unique shows in Seattle that will make you laugh and sometimes cry. Emmett watched the Seattle scene grow up and helped incubate it into the breeding ground...
2018-05-3100 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 13: The Joke Editing Process with Sarah MartinHey Working Comic Podcast fans, I had a very interesting episode with Sarah Martin. In this episode we cover the joke editing process and talk about the following: - What bits to do at open mics - Which bits to develop - How to allocate stage time at mics - Recording sets - Reviewing your recording - The New England Comedy Scene
2018-05-2300 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 12: Bill Conway, Co-Founder of TheHardTimes.Net (1m+ unique visitors per month)In this interview, I speak with Bill Conway and we discuss his experience creating The Hard Times, an online satirical newspaper with over 1,000,000 unique visitors every month. In this episode we talk about: - Creating viral content - The nature of the internet landscape for comedy - Leveraging social media for your comedy career And more! Hope you all enjoy this one.
2018-05-1000 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 11: Natalie Holt (Comedian and Producer), How to Run a Great Open MicIn this epsiode, I was lucky enough nto meet up with Natalie Holt. Natalie is a leader in the Pacific Northwest Comedy scene. She produces several shows and runs the famous Comedy Undergroud Open Mic, the longest running comedy open mic in Seattle. Natalie has appeared at Seattle's large Bumbershoot festival, the 208 Comedy Festival, Asheville Comedy Festival, and 10,000 Laughs. In this interview we talk about some of the following: - Natalie's first stand up comedy experience - The state of the Seattle comedy scene - Being a woman in comedy - How to run a great open mic - Mentorship...
2018-05-0700 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 10: Chris Reinacher, Former BuzzFeed Star, Going Viral and STILL Being FunnyIn this interview, I had the privilege of meeting with Chris Reinacher. Chris is a former Buzzfeed celebrity and current writer, actor, improvisor, filmmaker, and editor to name a few. He has over 800k followers across his social media platforms and has mastered the craft of making viral content that is ALSO funny and doesn't sacrifice comedic integrity. In this interview we talk about a lot of cool things including: - Being in a popular sketch group - Learnings from BuzzFeed - Dealing with "the industry" - Making of a good team - Treading the fine line of virality and...
2018-04-2800 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 9: Building UCLA Comedy Scene featuring Nathan MosherIn this episode of Working Comic Podcast, I co-host with one of my best friends, Nathan Mosher. Nathan Mosher is a stand up comic based out of Los Angeles. He helped me start and run Shenanigans Comedy Club which has grown to be one of the biggest comedy groups at UCLA. In this more free-formy episode, we share our experiences producing shows and developing a comedy scene from the ground up. We recorded this out of my girlfriend's car in Westwood right before performing at Boyband at The Improv Space.
2018-04-1900 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 8: Kortney Shane Williams (Best in Northwest), Opening for Chappelle, Producing an AlbumI had a great phone interview with Kortney Shane Williams - one of the TOP comedians of the Pacific Northwest Comedy Scene. We talk about what his experience was like getting into comedy, how to produce a comedy album, how to open for Dave Chappelle and Hannibal Buress, what moving to New York TWICE is like (and back), and some tips for up and coming comics! Enjoy!
2018-04-0500 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 7: Susan Jones, Road Warrior & Prepping for EVERYTHING from Bar Shows to CruisesHey guys, welcome to Episode 7 of Working Comic Podcast. In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the great Susan "Cupcake" Jones. Susan is a nationally touring comedian that has toured with Dana Carvey and Rob Schneider. She's been featured on several networks and just dropped her 30 minute album on Ride TV. In this conversation, we cover the following topics: - Handling crowd work - Preparing for different types of shows (i.e. bar show, club show, theater show) - Building a 30 minute set - HOW to WORK as a COMIC - Booking from Colleges to Cruises - The...
2018-03-2900 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 6: Ahmed Bharoocha, Different Comedy Scenes, Nailing a Late Night Set, and Sketch ComedyThis past Sunday, I had a fantastic interview with Ahmed Bharoocha. He was generous enough to have Marlina (my girlfriend) over his house on a Sunday evening even though his little baby was sleeping. Ahmed is a stand up comic featured on Conan O'Brian and Comedy Central (30 minute special), was featured in Montreal's Just for Laugh's, has a viral sketch comedy channel called Dead Kevin, and is on Adult Swim's Dream Corp LLC.  In this conversation we cover a variety very interesting topics including: - Starting in a small comedy scene and moving to LA - Differences between smaller and lar...
2018-03-2300 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 5: Michael Rousselet, from Cult Leader to 5 Second Films to Cyanide and HappinessI had the amazing opportunity to interview the Michael Rousselet. Michael is one of the original members of the viral success YouTube channel '5 Second Films' which has featured Patton Oswalt and Weird Al Yankovic, he wrote the comedy movie 'Dude Bro Party Massacre III', is currently a writer for the popular online cartoon site 'Cyanide and Happiness', and STARTED the cult following for the movie "The Room." He is a very cool guy and I gained a lot of valuable insight about writing and collaborating. Enjoy!
2018-03-1500 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 4: Dave and Angela Dennison (Small Comedy Scene Club Owners)I had the privilege of interviewing the owners of Laugh's Comedy Club, Dave and Angela Dennison, last night! Laugh's Comedy Club is located in the U-District of Seattle and is near and dear to my heart because it is the location of the first open mic I did when I moved to Seattle in August. This interview is very insightful and covers what it's like being club owners, how national headliners are booked, how shows are marketed and produced, what costs go into operating a comedy club, the route for fledgling comics to "break in" to the club, and much...
2018-03-0800 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 3: Gina Ippolito (TV Writer), Building Community, Doing EVERYTHING, and How to Be A WriterIn this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Gina Ippolito. Gina is a professional TV Writer, Actor, Producer, Host, and V.O. Artist. She wrote for 'Regular Show', 'Powerpuff Girls', College Humor, Screen Junkies, CBS Diversity Showcase and currently Disney's "Bunk'd". She also started the LA Comedy Jobs page with 12,000 members and actively teaches Sketch Comedy classes. We discuss how she became the successful writer she is today, her writing process, and building the comedy community.
2018-03-0100 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 2: Sean Carrigan (Coach Rafferty On ‘American Vandal’), Actor, Improvisor, And ComedianSean Carrigan is a professional actor, stand up comedian, sketch comedian, and improvisor. Sean recently played Coach Rafferty in Netflix’s “American Vandal” and Dr. Ben ‘Stitch’ Rayburn on “The Young and The Restless.” In this episode, Sean talks life balance, comedy, triumph and failure.
2018-02-2200 minWorking Comic Podcast
Working Comic PodcastEpisode 1: Dan Perrault (Co-Creator of 'American Vandal'), From YouTube to NetflixIn my first episode of Working Comic, I interview Dan Perrault who is the co-creator of American Vandal. Dan shares valuable insights on his journey from film school to the to the creation of the show. Our conversation explores the minutia of creating a YouTube channel and making videos to the self promoting and eventually being able to pitch to Funny Or Die.
2018-02-1300 min