21: They Don't Call Them @Gregisms For Nothing!

Update: 2025-08-28

Description

In this hilarious and insightful episode of the TikTok FAMOUS™️ Podcast, host Meredyth Willits chats with Greg Kata, better known online as @gregisms, the actor, teacher, cruise enthusiast, and comedy genius with over 4 million followers. From NYU’s Tisch School to viral internet fame, Greg has built a wildly relatable brand of observational comedy that reads like a cross between Seinfeld and a sharp Black auntie in church.

Greg unpacks everything from how he writes those rapid-fire, zinger-filled rants to the real life inspiration behind his favorite videos. He opens up about his Midwestern upbringing, trauma-fueled comedy instincts, gay comet brain, and why “Find Your Joy” became his life mantra.

They also get real about:
✅ Being a trained classical actor who found his audience online
✅ Finding humor in everyday chaos, cruise ships, and Cleveland sports
✅ Cancel culture, comedy, and why intention and impact both matter
✅ Teaching kids by day, slaying the algorithm by night
✅ Why you need to stop romanticizing the “dream” and chase real joy instead

If you’ve ever laughed your way through a Gregisms rant, this episode brings you behind the scroll and into the heart and mind of the man himself. Get ready to laugh, nod, and maybe rethink your Amazon Prime expectations for joy.

00:00 Welcome to TikTok FAMOUS™️ – Meet Greg Kata

01:30 The real story behind Greg’s viral videos

03:15 How he writes content from real-life convos

06:00 Black auntie meets Seinfeld? Best compliment ever

08:20 Microwaved raccoons, methy Roombas, and finding inspiration

10:15 How observational comedy became his superpower

13:45 Calling out bad behavior with humor, not hate

16:10 Comedy vs offense – where intention and impact meet

20:00 Why being offended shouldn’t end the conversation

22:45 Childhood trauma, divorce, and humor as survival

25:00 Growing up in Cleveland and loving Cedar Point people-watching

28:30 “Find Your Joy” – the story behind his mantra and merch

30:15 Sober life, dopamine hits, and buying Cyndi Lauper tickets

34:00 Was Greg always like this? Turns out, yes

37:00 NYU training, cruise director energy, and childhood voices

39:00 Teaching theater K–7, keeping it real with Gen Alpha

42:30 Why he doesn’t want to do content creation full-time

45:00 Netflix special or nah? What’s next for Greg Kata

47:15 Influencer dreams vs. delusions – the tough love version

50:00 Why not everyone needs to follow their dream at all costs

53:30 The adult joy of dental, 401Ks, and not eating ramen

55:00 Social media vs TV fame, and how to play the game

57:00 Being your own studio, Karen vibes, and sitcom dreams

59:00 Parting thoughts, gratitude, and where to follow Greg