Why Aren't You More Famous? with Adam Mitrani

Comedy triple threat alert! Standup comedian, improv performer and satire writer Meredith Dietz joins the pod to talk about growing up in rural Pennsylvania, going to an all girls high school, running marathons, German humor, and being responsible for her parents' divorce (just kidding about that last one).Meredith is a quick witted joke writer and really cracks me up on this one. A lot of laughs were had!Follow Meredith on social media @dietz.mArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at The Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Comedian, musician, and former chemist Eli Ruffer joins the pod to talk about anxiety, books, creating a persona, comedy songs, his hatred of being online, and the viral success he found with his song "White Guy In a Kimono"I had to pee before we started recording, so the first 4 minutes are an Eli solo pod.Follow Eli on social media @elircomedyTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Denver-based comedian and musician Helen Driesen stops by the studio for a fun and free flowing conversation. We talk about the differences between New York and Denver, transitioning from music to comedy, creative inspirations, and more!Follow Helen on social media @who_the_heck_is_hel and check out her music on spotify, apple music, or wherever else you listen to things!Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T KnitwearIf you like the show, PLEASE follow on instagram/spotify, leave comments, subscribe on YouTube or Apple Podcasts, and rate or write a review. It makes a huge difference in terms of getting more people to listen to the pod.

Comedian and podcaster Jeremy Kaplowitz joins the pod to talk about starting standup in college, being a stay at home husband, having his comedy used in a court case, and more!Jeremy is a very funny standup comedian with multiple viral videos, including a Schtick or Treat parody of Jerry Seinfeld and an Abolish Everything set where he proclaims "Jews, we need to stop comparing ourselves to goblins"Jeremy is one of the hosts of the hilarious podcast Quorators and creator of the short-lived web series The Hamlet Factory. You can follow Jeremy on social media @jeremykaplowitzArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Christopher Isaacson joins the pod to talk about social media success, OCD, fear of death, making friends on the internet, creative pursuits in high school, and more! (including why he isn't more famous)You can follow Christopher on social media: @chillcuteboyHe's one of the funniest folks you'll find on the internet.See his live show Bodega Comedy (@bodega_comedy) and watch his series Strange Goods (@strangegoods_show)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

CHICAGO! COME SEE ME DO A HALF HOUR ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 14! https://link.dice.fm/g67d943171f6Joel Walkowski-ski-ski joins the pod to talk about commodifying grief, playing basketball with Adam Sandler, and being addicted to the bit.We also talk about Joel's strange childhood in Detroit, his life as a film prodigy turned street performer turned standup comedian turned author, and how he overcame a year filled with grief, divorce and getting hit by a bus!You can pre-order Joel's book Honolulu Blues here:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Honolulu-Blues/Joel-Walkowski/9781637749043?fbclid=PARlRTSANkiyVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8we-n9maDTzHNDs2NHfkQq-rTiESp09qKF2Ys-XLbitaFs8wUuk5djAyOIw_aem_c9A8ZpISaRRkVOCvvcc6mg&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bioFollow Joel on social media: @joelwalkowskiTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Edited, hosted, and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Mini Episode! Due to some technical difficulties, the first hour of my conversation with Blake was lost to the sands of time. Enjoy a short conversation with one of Australia's funniest citizens. Blake talks about his inability to remember famous people and shares a story about a time he may or may not have told Lorne Michaels it was "past his bedtime"Follow Blake on social media: @blakefreemancomedyTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the podcast studio at P&T KnitwearIf you live in Chicago, you can come see me and friend of the pod Max Higgins do our half hours at the Color Club on Dec. 14th!Get your tickets here: https://link.dice.fm/g67d943171f6

Good friends James Azzaretti and Ibhan Kulkarni stop by the studio for this special episode. It's more of a riff fest than a traditional interview, but we still into the nitty gritty of why they're not more famous at the end.James and Ibhan individually are great standup comics who perform all around New York, and as a duo they create some of the best short form comedy on the internet. Listen to their radio show Sundays at 11 on radiofreebrooklyn.com and follow them on social media:James: @snazzarettiIbhan: @doublelagaanIf you want to see them live, Ibhan has a show on December 4th and James has a show on December 8th. Go to their profiles for more info.Music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Edited, hosted, and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

One of the best comics in the game joins the pod today!Anthony Devito sits down to talk about his new special, his past life as an architect, growing up in North Jersey, and why he isn't more famous! We also get into our failures at the most recent "Big Walkowski" where I assembled a poorly constructed team and Anthony became the first ever "DNP - Player's Decision"You can watch Anthony's newest special: Straight Hoopin on YouTube now!https://youtu.be/I4uTvSfRNRs?si=smgfzzfWRpC-k_d9He also has a backlog of great specials, tv sets and more on his YouTube that I highly recommend checking out.Follow Anthony on social media @comediananthonydevitoTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Mark Little joins the pod to talk about growing up in Canada, overcoming imposter syndrome, the terrors of artificial intelligence, and more! We also get into some good movie talk at the end of the movie and had some disagreements about Bong Joon Ho. Mark is an incredible standup comic and improviser who can be seen performing all around New York and all over the internet. Follow him on social media @marklittle_good and listen to his podcast Caveman Need KnowTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Edited, produced and hosted by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Liam Welsh is a standup and sketch comedian who is also my roommate. I first met Liam at an open mic in Burlington, Vermont in 2018 and since then he's become one of my closest friends and collaborators. Liam and I have a great chat about his childhood in Vermont, earliest creative endeavors and what it's like making art in the age of social media. You can follow Liam on social media @liampwelsh and see his live show at The Rat NYC on December 18th! https://www.theratnyc.com/event-details/an-unforgettable-hour-a-live-comedy-experienceTheme Music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Cooper Kim joins the program to talk about growing up in the Bay Area, having anger problems as a child, comedic influences and grief.Cooper is a very funny standup comedian. You can follow him on social media @koo.perkim and see him perform all around New York CityArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)

If you listened to the podcast Cumtown, you may recognize the name Jim Tews from the iconic bit "Cruisin' Joe List"https://youtu.be/Q4dUakk8sFk?si=hkjJJh3PgIPPaRYdJim shares his side of that story here, and also talks about meeting Chris Rock, starting standup while in the coast guard, being managed by his wife, the downfall of Comedy Central, and bombing at New Faces.Jim is a hilarious comic and great animator, you can watch his new special "With Pictures" on his YouTube channelhttps://youtu.be/MIrOEshft5g?si=y7w4rV0rUa8_ziKjOr listen to his new album "Without Pictures"https://open.spotify.com/album/3fACDKpksBymCHdstENYO1?si=UJzXFELYQLmBPDzkG_k9WwFollow Jim on social media @jimtewsTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Produced, edited and hosted by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

My new friend Alex La joins the pod to talk about traveling, dating older women, and getting back into comedy after taking a 3 year hiatus. Follow Alex on social media at @alextrlaTheme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Artwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted, edited, and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the podcast studio at P&T Knitwear

The Sweet Baby Boy himself! Sam Evans joins the podcast to talk about starting comedy in Cincinnati, bombing at JFL, middle school insecurities, dating comics, and more!Sam Evans is a great comic whose debut special will be releasing this fall! You can listen to his album Sweet Baby Boy on all streaming platforms! And follow him on social media @reallysamevansArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Hosted, edited, and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Corey 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 Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Hosted by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at Corey's Apartment

Fresh 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, talk about his comedic influences, why he writes clean, and bond over our own failed attempts at playing the saxophone!Really enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too!You can watch Steven Rogers' new special "Half of We" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Yu7EblMo1Ig?si=_013a1ZF9wD56dXAand see his new hour at Union Hall on June 22!Follow Steven on Instagram: @stevenrogerscomedyArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme Music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Produced, Edited and Hosted by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at The Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Myq 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 @myqkaplanAll his albums are on streaming platforms, search for “Myq Kaplan”Myq has a Dry Bar special called “Live from the Universe” and if you use the promo code MYQKAPLAN you can get a free month of Dry Bar. He also has a special “Small Dork and Handsome” on Amazon.His book “Heart Brain Art Train” is available through his website Myqkaplan.comListen to Myq's podcast Broccoli & Ice Cream (free episodes every week and bonus episodes on my Patreon)and subscribe to his newsletterhttps://open.substack.com/pub/myqkaplan?r=3a5bz&utm_medium=iosFor Myq's tour dates go to his webesite or:https://punchup.live/myqkaplan/followArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Edited, Produced and hosted by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the Podcast Studio at P&T Knitwear

Carson 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 here: https://reviewmode.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webFollow Carson on social media: @carsonolshanskyArtwork by Xavier Maurice (@xaviermaurice_)Theme music by Isaac Lewis (@_isaac_lewis_)Edited, hosted and produced by Adam Mitrani (@amitrani)Recorded at the podcast studio at P&T Knitwear

Martin 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 Knitwear