Nathan Wants to Know

My guest today is one of my very good friends, comedian Phil Duckett. Phil grew up in the south and is one of the most personable people I know. His instagram channel is absolutely hilarious as he chronicles his office job. We discuss how he’s able to express himself without caring what other people think and we definitely get hilariously side tracked. Enjoy. Check out his instagram!

My guest today is one of my very best friends Lyuda Grigorieva. Lyuda and I are extremely close and constantly support each other on our pursuits and challenges. In this episode we discuss how to care for yourself while grieving, why it’s ok to not be ok, how to be there for a friend and much more. Enjoy!

My guest today is comedian and actor Dave Merheje. He shares how he was able to find his comedic voice. If you’re looking to be more genuine and honest with your creativity, this episode might be for you. But first Dave describes how he got his role in the hit show Ramy. Check it out on Hulu! Enjoy!

My guest today is my very good friend and musical artist Julio aka JCZR. We discuss how we met at Burning Man (hilarious story), how his daily affirmation practice reprogrammed his subconscious, and tons of other wisdom to staying creative. Enjoy!

My guest today is once again my good friend Fill Shubat. I share with him how I produced a comedy show at my local park, what it was like doing stand up after a 5 month break, and meeting an unexpected audience member after the show. Enjoy!

Im back at it with my good friend Fill Shubat. Today we discuss how FaceTime is becoming the norm in dating and why this dangerous trend needs to end. Apologies for the wild sound levels at times. Won't happen again. We're learning! Enjoy!

My guest today is comedian Brendan Sagalow. Brendan has one of the funniest instagram handles out there right now and a killer in the NYC comedy scene. We discuss what it takes to silence our inner critic to create the art we want to make, our love of hip hop, and so much more. Enjoy!

Nathan and Fill reminisce on their first family trip together in Vegas at age 15 (hookers may or may not have been involved). Then Fill gives an update on his dating life.

My guest today is comedian Usama Siddiquee. Usama was recently on America’s Got Talent with over 2 million Youtube views on his segment. We discuss how being genuine and spreading love leads to success, how he managed quitting medical school to pursue comedy while squatting in a run down apartment, and how to still feel amazing when we lose something we once had. Check out Usama’s podcast Mango Bae! Enjoy.

My guest today is one of my best friends Fill Shubat. Fill and I grew up together and both quarantined with our parents for 4 months. Last Friday was the first night we went out to downtown Manhattan since being back home. We discussed what we expected to see, and then discussed what actually happened. This was so much fun to do, and I hope you enjoy!

My guest today is comedian Nathan Macintosh. Nathan has been on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, and works all the clubs in New York City. Nathan shares his creative process, how he’s handling the pandemic, the future of social media, and much more. Enjoy.

My guest today is Founder and CEO of EQ Schools, Roni Habib. Roni has taught and inspired thousands of teachers and principals on becoming happier, more resilient, and more connected to their purpose. We talk about how he found his purpose, practices he follows coping with the pandemic, and much more. Yes, he is my brother. Enjoy!

My guest today is Casey Balsham. We cover her profoundly inspiring one woman show, staying mentally healthy, getting married during the pandemic, and much more. Enjoy!

Comedian Lindsay Theisen sheds some light on how she got 10 thousand new followers in a couple months.

Comedian H. Foley is a regular host at New York Comedy club and a co-host of the Are You Garbage Podcast (Top 200 comedy podcasts on iTunes). Enjoy my uplifting and hilarious chat with H. Foley.

Hopefully this inspires you to interview your parents before it's too late.

In this episode Simona shares one of the best days, and the worst night of her life all in the same year.

I've been logging my days for the past 365 days and have found significant value from it. Thought I'd share it with you all!

In this episode Simona shares how a war and a broken radio eventually lead to a marriage that's still staying strong after 45 years.

In this episode we hear Simona's journey leaving Soviet Latvia and starting her new life in Israel.

My guest today is retired Judge LaDoris Cordell. She's the first African American female judge to serve in the Superior Court of California and former Independent Police Auditor for the city of San Jose, California. She is an advocate for improving transparency into charges of police misconduct. Look out for her new book in 2021! We cover: - Her reflection on Juneteenth.- Her journey to becoming a judge. - How she brought change into the judicial system.- Why police reform is not enough to ignite change and what we can do about it.- Why this Black Lives Matter movement is different from previous social justice movements.- How city government can help improve police departments. - Systemic racism in our schools and how she established Stanford Law School as a leader in its enrollment of students of color. - How the next 5 years play out in our nation.

If we want any chance of fighting systemic racism, we must be willing to have an open dialogue about race with our friends. How do we do it thoughtfully and what actions do we take from those conversations? I connect with my good friend, Mia Jackson. She's a stand up comedian with a special on Comedy Central and is a regular at the Comedy Cellar in New York City. Follow her @miacomedy.

In this episode we explore Simona's father who at a young age ran through the forest to not get captured by Nazis, barely survived the war, and eventually supported his wife and kids by being a dental technician in his shed.

New York Comedy Club Co-Owner Emilio Savone shares:-Where his hustle comes from.-How he learned to embrace failure.-Why he wanted to start from the bottom in the comedy world.-How he became a master at selling comedy tickets on the street.-How he flipped two venues from being a dump to gold.-How his club became a community and developed its own brand.-How he creates a family environment with his staff. -How his mentality shifts as a small business owner during a pandemic. - His favorite moments at the club including Michael Che and Bobby Kelly.- Why he wants his club to be a lion's den.- Andrew Schulz’s success and his ability to inspire.- What Schulz, Chris Distefano, and Matt Richards all have in common. - How to progress forward even when everything is working. - The value of performing during the check spot.- How comedy will look when cities re-open.

Mom Got Stories is an audio series on stories I never knew about my mom's life. Simona Habib is a drummer in a rock band, speaks five languages, went to Burning Man the last two years, and is a fierce pickleball player. We start the series with a riveting tale about her grandmother in World War 2.