Don't Quit Your Day Job

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Quitters! It's time to plan your roadtrip. This week I'm getting to know the hilarious Tommy Bayer! Tommy is an NYC comedian who has been killing it. We talk about his musician roots, his grand tour plan, and all the reckless things we did as kids! If you like Tommy, follow him everywhere @tommybayertime If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters! It's time to go back to engineering school! This week I'm getting to know comedian Camille Roberts! Camille and I have been doing shows every week together for this whole year. We talk about her unusual comedy beginnings, writing hours, and our thoughts on engineering school. If you like Camille, check her out on Instagram @camillerobertsverified and go to her weekly show, Comedy at Double! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters! It's not everyday I get to talk to a long-time comedian. This week I am joined by Dave Sheehan! Dave is an experienced comic who I met at a roast battle. We talk about what comedy was like before cell phones, how to deal with the highs and lows, and the surprises you find along the way! If you like Dave, follow him everywhere @shroudof silence If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

It's a blast from the past! This week I am catching up with PJ Johnson! PJ started stand up a few months before me in Boulder, CO. It's been 4 years since we have hung out and now we're catching up! PJ is a great comic who has been hitting the road big time. We talk comedy, places he's been, and what he likes about NYC (so far)! If you like PJ, follow him on Instagram @ibelieveinpapajr and else at the #ibelieveinpapajr If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Pennsylvania's capital is what?? This episode of DQYDJ I am joined by NYC comedian, Adam Mitrani! We talk about stand up, the pandemic, getting sick of jokes, and producing shows! If you like Adam, follow him on Instagram @amitrani If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

We have a returning guest this week! It's Bailey Pope! Last time I had Bailey on the show, we talked about her hair styling career, now we're talking comedy! Bailey has been going on the road a lot in the past couple years so we talk about festivals, booking shows, and cool places! If you like Bailey, follow her on Instagram @theactualbaileypope If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters! Prepare to be lulled to sleep by the ship's engines! This week I'm getting to know Noah Miller. Noah is an NYC comic who I met through the studio. We talk about his experiences in the coast guard, stand up, and comedy writing! If you like Noah, check him out everywhere @hellonoahmiller If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters! Today I am joined by the hilarious comedian Clara Olshansky! Clara is an NYC comedian, writer, and podcaster! We talk about their comedy journey so far, the stress of going viral, and what they love about rom-coms! If you like Clara, check them out on Instagram @claraolshansky If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters! I found one! It's a Quitter! This week I'm hanging out with FULL TIME comedian, Ben Miller! Ben is an NYC comic who produced a science-based stand up show at Edenborough Fringe Festival last year. Now, he's taking his show on the road! We talk comedy, science, touring, and being left on the road! If you like ben, check him out on Instagram @thisisbenmiller and go look up his tour dates on www.benmillercomedy.com If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

We're back with a heater, Quitters! This week I'm hanging out with the hilarious Lissa Lenis! Lissa is an NYC comic who records her podcast, Lemons at My Friend's Basement Studio. We talk about how she got into comedy, giving yourself flowers, and why we love crowd work. If you like Lissa, follow her on IG @damnm_lissa If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Get on the tour bus!! This week I'm getting to know Amber Flannery Field! Amber is 'The Best Tour Guide in NYC', a tiktoker, and a punk show producer! We talk tours, NYC history, and the importance of community! If you like Amber, follow her on tiktok @americascomic and check out her video essays on YouTube Amber Field Essays! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

He's back! This week I'm hanging out with John Hedrick! You may recognize John from your local skatepark or on tiktok fyp doing crowd work. We talk about what he's been up to in comedy and what he likes about skateboarding! If you like John, follow him on Instagram @john__hedrick and go to his show Shakedown NYC! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Grab your hotdog and winter jacket, this week's guest is visiting all the way from Chicago! I'm talking to Joe Medoff! Joe is a Chicago comedian and brother of former guest, Jeff Medoff. We talk about the difference between Chicago and NYC, what he hates about LA, and as always: stand up comedy. If you like Joe, follow him on Instagram @jokesmedoff and go to his comedy show, Discount Therapy! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Whoa it's a reconnection episode! This week my comedian friend from Boulder, Zach McConnel, is visiting so we're chillin on the pod! We talk about all things comedy, New York City, wedding planning, and more! Generally we're just hanging out and having a good time! If you like Zach, follow him on Instagram @honest_noneffort If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Roll initiative, Quitters! This week I'm hanging out with the wonderful host of My First Dungeon and Sounds Funny Radio, Brian Flaherty! I met Brian through last week's guest, Shenuque Tissera. We talk about Dungeons and Dragons, roleplaying games in general, bringing roleplaying games to a podcast format, and other nerd stuff! If you like Brian, be sure to listen to My First Dungeon and Sounds Funny Radio! Follow him on Instagram @bflare42 If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters, I know you love it when two nerds connect on the pod and that's exactly what's going on this week. I'm getting to know the hilarious Shenuque Tissea! Shenuque is an NYC comedian, podcaster, and tabletop game nerd. We talk about geography, getting into comedy, the Art of Killin it, and DnD! If you like Shenuque, follow him on Instagram @shenuque If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters, you can't park there! This week I'm hanging out with hilarious comedian, Will Purpura! We talk about car life, stand up comedy, and old people music! It was great getting to know him. If you do Like Will then follow him on Instagram @willpurpura If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Wake up Quitters! It's time for your American history test! I'm hanging out with comedian, Bobby Sheehan! Bobby is an NYC comic who you can see performing the Gettysburg address and reciting every president's last words. We're talking about crowd work, connecting with an audience, and the importance of performing sober! If you like Bobby follow him on Instagram @bobbysheehanlol If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters! I have a very special guest today, Manatsu Tanaka! Manatsu is does a LOT of cool stuff, but it's mainly acting, dancing, signing, and stage combat! We talk about their experience in theater both in the US and Japan, what they appreciate about dance, and how much they enjoy being an understudy! I think this was a great episode, and If you do too then follow Manatsu on Instagram @manatsu.tananka If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

He's back! And this time he's not breaking your limbs! This week I'm hanging out with Boston comedian, Peter Liu! We talk about the benefits of comedy classes, his worst bomb, and the good ol' days of zoom comedy! IF you like Peter, follow him on Instagram @peterliucomedy and go to his monthly show Comedy at the Jungle in summerville! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Strap in, Quitters! This week I'm hanging out with the hilarious Andre Medrano! Andre is an NYC comedian who, like me, loves skiing! We talk about stand up, Colorado vs Vermont, and getting away from NYC to tell jokes! If you like Andre, follow him on Instagram @numberoneandre If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters, it's time for your check-spot! This week I'm hanging out with the hilarious Mac O'Hara! Mac is an NYC comedian who has been crushing it in clubs and on tiktok. We talk about his comedy journey, show stories, and what it's like doing the clubs. If you like Mac, follow him on tiktok and instagram @ohara_mac If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters! It's a very special episode whenever I get a long-time comedian on the show. You might have seen this week's guest at the Comedy Cellar, it's Jaye McBride! We're talking about her special, 'Daddy's Girl' which you can watch on YouTube! We also talk about her comedy origins as well as her webcomic, @suziehellspawn (Instagram)! If you like Jaye, make sure you follow her @jayemcbride If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

I hope you like hula-hoops, quitters! This week I am re-joined by my friend, Julia Zhen! Julia is an NYC comedian who does characters, sketch, and improv! We talk about what she's been up to for the last couple years, developing characters, good rooms for improv, and how to squeeze characters into a stand up show! If you like Julia, follow her on instagram @juliazhen_ If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

They're back! After 112 episodes, my good friends, Matt and Jack have returned to the show! Matt and Jack are two hilarious sketch/character comedians who you should absolutely pay attention to. We talk about all the shows they've put on and the characters they've developed since they were last on the show in 2021. We hear about the best of the best and the worst of the worst. If you like Matt and Jack, you HAVE to follow them on instagram and go to their shows @mattandjackcomedy and follow them on tiktok @dr.parade If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters, it's time to get to know the face of tinder, Karthik Raj! Karthik is a friend of mine who started his journey in NYC as an actor and now does stand up comedy! We talk about going to NYU, trying to be an actor, doing outdoor comedy, and what happened during our roast battle! If you like Karthik, follow him on Instagram @Karthikraj_ and on tiktok at @car.thicc If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

BOOM! Roasted! The week on DQYDJ I am hanging out with a comic who I just met last week, Eric Asker! Eric is an NYC comedian who does some killer roast battles. You may know him as the host of the 69th Ammendment Podcast! We talk about being a child magician, getting into stand up, and his roast battle strategy! If you like Eric, check him out on Instagram "@ericaaskercomedy" If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Sheeeeee's baccccck! Quitters, it's my wife, Lee Lan! We're catching up on what she's been up to this last year. We talk about her comedy shows, Lychee Martini and Sunday Supper. She tells me about all the lessons she's learned and how to put together a great comedy show. We also talk about her newfound love of rock climbing! If you love Lee as much as I do, follow her on Instagram @iwantpomeran1ans If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters! Today's episode is a real thriller. I'm hanging out with the fantastically hilarious, Michael Abber! Michael is an NYC comedian who loves firing off obscure film and tv references like a pro. He's wonderful storyteller and that's what he's doing on this episode. He talks about getting into playwrighting, starting comedy, making weird sketches, and collecting Pez! If you like Michael, check him out on Instagram @michaelabber and go to his show @neighborhooddarlings If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

He's back after 100 episodes! It's David Dobbins! Last time we talked about his comedy journey and getting to NYC. Now we are catching up about our terrible bar show, Two Virgins, and talking about his new podcast @SnDPodcast !! If you like David, go check him out on Instagram @pastor_dave_bless If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters, it's time to bundle up for an adventure in N E W Y O R K C I T Y! You may have seen this week's guest on Tiktok where he is known for his videos about living in a van in NYC! That's right, it's comedian Frankie Hoy! We talk about his comedy journey, living in the van, making vlogs, and staying wram! If you like Frankie, check him out on Instagram and Tiktok @frankie_hoy If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

What do you call two Coloradan's in NYC? This week's episode of DQYDJ! This week I'm interviewing the hilarious Allie Lawrence! Allie is a comedian who does a very good impression of her mother. We talk about Denver, doing Improv, and figuring out where you fit in comedy! If you like Allie, check her out on Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter @allielolrence If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters! More Comedy talk on this week! I'm hanging out with NYC comedian, Alden Skeadas! Alden has been doing stand up since college. We talk about getting into stand up, how the scene was pre-pandemic, and what we love about roast battles! If you like Alden, follow him and watch his bathroom review videos on Instagram @aldskeedorhino If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters! This week I am joined on DQYDJ by a fellow podcaster who records at my studio! This week I'm hanging out with the hilarious Ali ONeil! Ali is an NYC comic who did improv for 10 years! We talk about her comedy journey, leaving improv, and making friends- drama and all. If you like Ali, check her out on Instagram @itsAliONeil and go listen to her podcast, Worthless Clowns on Spotify! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Another week, another great comedian interview! This week on DQYDJ I'm hanging out with my friend David Velona! This week we are talking about comedy inspirations, writing monolog jokes, and just generally hanging out! David has some great advice about 'moving your feet' and you should pay attention. If yout like David, follow him on Instagram @Davidvelona If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters! More comedy talk coming your way! This week I'm getting to know the hilarious, Molly Zalman! Molly is an NYC comedian who started in LA and moved here last year. We talk about the comedy she watched growing up, getting on a sketch team in college, starting stand up, and the differences between NYC and LA comedy! If you like Molly, check her out on Instagram @molly_zalman and go to her show! @fatherlessbehaviorcomedy If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Happy New Year, Quitters! This week on DQYDJ I'm hanging out with hilarious comedian, Nico Cattaneo! Honestly, we spend a lot of this episode just joking around, but it's a good time! We talk about getting started, splitting time between drums and comedy, how we're both nerds, and how much we want a sitcom LAUGH sign. If you like Nico, check him out on Instagram @nicocattaneocomedy and go to his comedy show, Hi Hello Comedy! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters! I'm giving you a break from all the comedy episodes! This week I'm hanging out with singer, songwriter, and producer: Sabrina Song! Sabrina just released her first EP titled When It All Comes Crashing Down! We talk about her musical journey, shooting music videos, and break down her thoughts on each of the tracks! If you like Sabrina, follow her on Instagram @iamsabrinasong and check her out on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/7JXdTCq0awJfHZMJJkG0AS?si=0eNlYMbtTBesDfTx6vFDVg If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

I hope you've got some great holiday plans, Quitters! This episode, I'm talking to my very funny friend, Andrea Wang! Andrea is a comedian who I first met while running my weekly show, Two Virgins. Since then, we've become good friends! This week we talk about the comedy community, learning by copying, and powerpoint comedy! If you like Andrea, check her out on Instagram @andreajw_ If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Grab onto your headphones, Quitters! We're running off the rails on this episode! This week I'm hanging out with local comedian and agent of chaos, Roey Rozen! Roey is an NYC comedian who really knows how to just say what's on his mind and have it (mostly) work out. We talk all things comedy and life and generally have a good time. If you like Roey, check him out on instagram @roeyrozen and go to his show, Sugar Babies @sugarbabiescomedyshow If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters, bad news and good news! The bad news: we've been knocked out of the World Cup! The good news: this week I'm interviewing the very funny Sam Schaefer! Sam is a comedian in NYC best known for his sketch group, 24 Hour Kiss Club. This week we talk about how he got into sketch writing, staying organized with a large group, and his writing process! There's lots of good food for thought in this episode. If you like Sam, check him out on Instagram @sam__schaefer and go to see 24 Hour kiss Club! @24hourkissclub If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters! This week I'm hanging out with a new friend! If you've listened to my show, Watch from Mercury, then you already know him well. This week I'm talking to Alex Fossella! Alex is an NYC comedian turned late-theater nerd. This week we talk about figuring out stand up, finding what you actually like to do, and how he got into theater in his late twenties! If you like Alex check him out on Instagram @alexfossella If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Remember Quitters, do not take an improvisational risk that pays off! This week I'm talking to the hilarious comedian, Jake Letizia! Jake is an NYC comic who you may recognize from his podcast Talkin to Myself! We're chat about his college stand up class, the benefits of talking to yourself, and why he doesn't do mics near his house! If you like Jake, follow him on Instagram @jmotherfathersister! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Rise and grind, Quitters. It's another great episode with another hilarious NYC comedian, Veronica Garza! Veronica is an absolute killer with "big dick energy", as she says, on stage. We talk about not being funny for a long time, figuring out your personal life, and why she doesn't like supportive mics! If you liked Veronica, check her out on Instagram @veros_got_jokes If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Happy daylight savings, Quitters! This week I'm chilling with the hilarious Ruth Allen! Ruth is another NYC comedian who has been crushing it. We talk about online highschool, starting comedy as a woman, and how to not host a show! If you like Ruth check her out on Instagram @ruthallen7 and on twitter @roothallen If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters! It's a halloween special episode with the hilarious Alex Taubin! Alex is an NYC comedian known for his one-liners and dry delivery BUT that has all changed! We talk about changing comedic styles, what he likes about Manhattan mics, and learning to be yourself on stage! If you like Alex, follow him on Instagram @alex_taubin and twitter @Jokes_Yall If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Are you prepared to sit in silence, Quitters? Well this week you're going to learn how! I'm hanging out with my friend, Tina Sieben! Tina is an NYC comedian who I have become friends with this year. We talk about being academic nerds, the power of silence in jokes, and how to troll in conversations! If you like Tina follow her on Instagram and Twitter @WNBAwife If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

!! ALERT !! This week's episode of Don't Quit Your Day Job is an absolute banger. This week I'm talking to the hilarious Daniel Perafan! Daniel has been doing stand up for 13 years and has lots of insights about what it's like to have a long term comedy career. He's still people make it and people un-make it. This episode was super enlightening about what's in store for us as we develop. If you like Daniel as much as I do, check him out on Instagram @daniel_j_perafan and go check out his show @lastcallcomedy If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Rise and grind, Quitters! We've got a fantastic interview today with the hilarious Jon Moskowitz! We talk about his stand up obsession, building an hour, tips for hosting, and why he doesn't like roast battles! If you like Jon, check him out on Instagram @comicjonwithnoh If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!

Quitters! I've talked to opera singers, I've talked to comedians... today I'm talking to both! This episode I'm hanging out with Carlos Nolla! Carlos is an NYC comedian who once upon a time performed opera! We talk about getting into comedy, where to fart on the subway, making friends in NYC, and why opera is dying. If you like Carlos, get at him on Instagram @carlosnolla If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!