Podcast
Do Less
A weekly podcast hosted by two NYC stand-up comedians, Jake Velazquez and Mike Bramante, who aim to help listeners and each other navigate the path of least resistance. The guys' philosophy is that doing less is the key to living your best life, and each week they'll tell you why. At the very least they guarantee a few laughs and a first take, final cut approach.
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Episodes
- Anthony LimoncelloJun 26, 2023 · 37 minThe guys tell the heroic tale of Anthony Limoncello
- Story TimeJun 19, 2023 · 52 minThe guys talk about bombing on stage vs. in the hang and also play a story game where they come up with a feature film
- Too Much TherapyJun 5, 2023 · 39 minEveryone needs to chill with the therapy
- The Girl Next DoorMay 22, 2023 · 35 minJake is living a rom-com and we recap it
- Who Knows?May 15, 2023 · 38 minThe amount of nothing that was said in this episode should be placed in The Smithsonian
- Do Less PlayoffsMay 8, 2023 · 51 minIt's playoff season and we're doing less
- We're Powered by AIApr 19, 2023 · 41 minThe Do Less Podcast is powered by AI - join the movement or get replaced
- JOMOApr 10, 2023 · 40 minIn this episode the guys have some big announcements about the future of the podcast, focus on The Joy of Missing Out ("JOMO"), and talk about how nobody in our country plays defense anymore.
- CurtainsMar 30, 2023 · 41 minThe guys are declining health wise and this may be the last episode
- ChatGPT - Episode 100!Mar 21, 2023 · 35 minThe guys disagree on whether or not using ChatGPT is less. This is episode 100. It's a milestone or whatever
- Episode 99Mar 6, 2023 · 29 minEpisode 99 we're almost a real podcast at this point
- CozyFeb 19, 2023 · 51 minThis is a cozy episode so snuggle up and enjoy
- Artificial IntelligenceFeb 6, 2023 · 34 minIs AI less? We debate it
- Self DefenseJan 30, 2023 · 41 minThe Do Less guys talk about how to defend yourself by doing less
- Inbox ZeroJan 23, 2023 · 41 minThe Do Less guys discuss whether having an email inbox of zero is less. They also talk about plenty of tactics of doing less to big time people on email. There is other stuff but we forgot and we are doing less.
- The Doctor-Artist AppJan 16, 2023 · 46 minThe guys talk about NYC subway conductors, flesh out their idea for the Doctor-Artist dating app, and try out a new segment "Is this less?"
- Some ResolutionsJan 9, 2023 · 43 minWe made some resolutions but not too many because we are doing less. We also have video for this episode check it out on YouTube
- A Do Less ChristmasDec 26, 2022 · 34 minThe guys pod from the mobile studio in the freezing cold - we talk Christmas shopping, holiday plans and reminisce about the past year. Thanks for listening and do less
- Happy HolidaysDec 12, 2022 · 35 minHappy holidays from the Do Less podcast. Episode was recovered from the lost files so not sure what we talked about - consider it a gift to you that is also a surprise to us
- Triple Bunk BedsNov 21, 2022 · 39 minThe guys have a lot to catch up on including some road gigs, Jake moving in with his Grandpa, and some future plans for the pod
- Do Less Release an Episode LateNov 13, 2022 · 37 minMike didn't upload this podcast for a week because he was doing less and didn't feel like it
- Selling an IdeaOct 24, 2022 · 34 minLive from the mobile studio in the Upper East Side we talk about starting our business West of Lex. Here's a video version to the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex7aGYC9vaM
- Stay SafeOct 17, 2022 · 30 minLive from our mobile studio in Williamsburg, BK we give you our do less tips for staying safe during this precarious time
- Sober OctoberOct 3, 2022 · 38 minThe Do Less guys discuss their Sober October challenge live from the mobile studio in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn
- We're HumanitariansSep 19, 2022 · 32 minLive from the mobile studio we talk about our do less Sober October challenge and our charitable endeavors
- Labor Day Pt. 2Sep 5, 2022 · 32 minThe Do Less boys discuss their trip to Boston and their new documentary project
- WNBA GamblersAug 22, 2022 · 38 minThe guys pod from the mobile studio on the side of the 2nd avenue highway
- Malls are BackAug 15, 2022 · 41 minJake gets a fake number and the guys talk about the resurgence of the American mall
- The AquariumAug 7, 2022 · 39 minThe Do Less boys discuss self-help scams and the Aquarium.
Come check out our group chat show this week at Carolines!
Tickets to Caroline's - https://www.carolines.com/attraction/group-chat/
- Dog Days of SummerJul 25, 2022 · 40 minIts the dog days of summer and we're struggling to even do less
- Pre-Championship ModeJul 18, 2022 · 22 minThis is a quick one. Recorded the day on Mike's special release, Championship Mode.
You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm0S6S3a2Tc&t=110s
- Feeling LuckyJul 11, 2022 · 1 hr 5 minLive from The Valley of the Sun. Mohegan Sun. Ben Kirschenbaum joins the pod from the road as the guys do less and gamble their way to retirement.
- Better Late than EarleyJul 5, 2022 · 29 minComedian Mike Earley (@earley_mike) joins the pod for this mobile episode. Audio gets better after a minute
- Amber HeardJun 27, 2022 · 28 minAmber Heard stops by to talk about the trial
- Joe BidenJun 21, 2022 · 48 minPresident Joe Biden drops by to talk about his bike accident
- Daily StoicJun 6, 2022 · 35 minDo less be Stoics
- MavericksMay 31, 2022 · 38 minNew episode from the mobile pod in front of our hometown club. Sorry it's a day late, we were doing less. Thanks for listening and do the same.
- The Calamari RiffMay 23, 2022 · 1 hr 4 minThe guys welcome hilarious Chicago-based comedian and friend Eric Emerson (@twobikesstevens) to the Do Less podcast. Episode recorded from Jake's Air BnB in Chicago. Thanks for listening and do less.
- Mean StreetsMay 16, 2022 · 36 minThe guys pod from the mean streets of Chicago in their mobile studio
- Illegal TintsMay 2, 2022 · 36 minThe guys pod from inside of Jake's car parked outside of The Comic Strip
- Take Our Word for ItApr 25, 2022 · 35 minThis episode is fire. Take our word for it. Thanks for listening and do less.
- Don't MoveApr 18, 2022 · 42 minThe guys give their best tips for doing less while moving, and also talk about the We Work documentary as it's a cautionary tale for doing too much. Thanks for listening and do less.
- The Lost TapeApr 11, 2022 · 39 minThe guys find a lost tape in the files and it honestly might be our best episode. We took a week off and we put out our best content in true do less fashion. Thanks for listening, and do less.
- KnightsApr 4, 2022 · 40 minThe guys briefly discuss the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident, as well as talk about Jake's gig at The Coast Guard Academy, March Madness, and Mike's favorite apartment building in NYC.
Please come to Mike's Breakout Artist Series show at Carolines on Broadway - Tuesday April 5th at 7pm! Use code "BRAMANTE" for $10 tix: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/breakout-artist-comedy-series-mike-carolines-on-broadway-tickets/11679895
- Maniscalco RecapMar 28, 2022 · 40 minThe guys recap their night at The Barclays Center watching Sebastian Maniscalco, address some of the controversy related to their social media videos (@dolesspodcast), and talk about some recent road gigs. Thanks for listening and do less.
Please get your tickets for Mike's Carolines Breakout Artist (Tuesday, April 5th at 7pm)!! https://www.ticketweb.com/event/breakout-artist-comedy-series-mike-carolines-on-broadway-tickets/11679895
Use code "BRAMANTE" for $10 tickets!
- Work from Home DepotMar 21, 2022 · 42 minThe Do Less guys talk about Jake's experience of buying a car in money making Manhattan, how the customer service employees of Home Depot in Midtown do the least, and some other stuff that we forget about because we've already moved on.
Please come to Mike's headlining show at Carolines! Use code "BRAMANTE" for $10 tix, here is the link: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/breakout-artist-comedy-series-mike-carolines-on-broadway-tickets/11679895
- Do Less ProductionsMar 14, 2022 · 44 minMike comes in hot straight from the airport and the guys discuss some road gigs, Jake's new car, The Batman, and how to produce blockbuster movies in a do less fashion. Thanks for listening and do less.
Please get your tickets to Mike's Carolines Breakout Artist show if you haven't already! Code "BRAMANTE" for $10 tix here: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/breakout-artist-comedy-series-mike-carolines-on-broadway-tickets/11679895
- The Ukranian ManiscalcoFeb 28, 2022 · 42 minThis week the guys discuss Jake's trip to Texas, the war in Ukraine, Ukraine President / Stand-Up Comic Zelensky, and the Kanye Doc. Thanks for listening and do less.
- Started from the Bot-tomFeb 21, 2022 · 34 minThe guys talk about their viral Do Less clip thanks to the internet bots. We talk about why bots are the perfect do less fans, Chet Hanks growing up without a father figure, and Eminem doing too much at the Super Bowl halftime performance. Thanks for listening and do less.
Tix to Mike's Carolines Breakout (use code BRAMANTE for $10 tix): https://www.ticketweb.com/event/breakout-artist-comedy-series-mike-carolines-on-broadway-tickets/11679895
- Betting on RelationshipsFeb 14, 2022 · 35 minThe Do Less boys talk about what it would be like to gamble on the success of their friends' romantic relationships and probably some other stuff but we are doing less and can't remember.
Buy tickets to Mike's Carolines Breakout Artist Series show (use code "BRAMANTE" for $10 tix): https://www.ticketweb.com/event/breakout-artist-comedy-series-mike-carolines-on-broadway-tickets/11679895
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