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Episode 140: ”Teaching Middle School” w/ JC MendozaAug 21, 2023 · 1 hrThere is nobody worse than a middle schooler. Now put 30 of them in a room and try to substitute teach them math. NYC Comedian and now former teacher JC Mendoza is here to tell us all about it. Spoiler alert, there is a reason he is a former middle school teacher. Follow him @peachfuzzpapi on all social media, and check out his podcast with Comedian Samantha Santos everywhere now. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and if you're in NYC come to Ope! A Comedy Show, every single week at Ferns in the East Village.- Episode 139: Fantasy Football 2023 w/ Jesse TownsendAug 14, 2023 · 1 hr 2 minIt's that time of year fellas! Time to park yourself in front of the TV and forget that your girlfriend wanted to go apple picking that weekend. NYC comedian Jesse Townsend is here to talk about everything you need to know to make the most of this football season and destroy your fantasy league. Follow these instructions to a tee. Follow jesse @imjessetownsend on instagram, and follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media. If you're in NYC come out to Ope! A Comedy Show every week at ferns in the east village!
- Episode 138: Growing Up in Show Business w/ Sheba MasonAug 7, 2023 · 1 hr 5 minWe've all heard the stories of child actors who have major issues with addiction and terrible relationships with their parents, but what is it actually like to grow up having show biz parents and being in the business from the age of 6? NYC Comedian Sheba Mason is here to tell us all about it, and it's not quite what the media makes it out to be! Follow Sheba @shebamason on Instagram and check out shebamason.com for all her tour dates coming up. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and come to Ope! A Comedy Show every single week at Ferns in the East Village.
- Episode 137: Horror Movies w/ Sally Ann HallJul 31, 2023 · 54 minFire up the notes app and get ready to keep track of all the best horror movies you need to watch this fall! NYC Comedian Sally Ann Hall is here to talk about the very best horror movies, the differences between a horror and a thriller, and what makes some horror movies so much better than others. Follow Sally Ann @mesallyann on instagram and make sure to check out her podcast Good Pornin' America. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media, and if you're in NYC make sure to come to Ope! A Comedy Show every single week at Ferns in the East Village!
- Episode 136: The Writers and & Actors Strike w/ Matt OttJul 24, 2023 · 1 hr 1 minThe entertainment strikes are officially on and Writer/Director Matt Ott is here to explain it all! We get deep into how the writers and actors are looking at the strike, discuss what the studios are actually trying to get, and talk about whether this is just the start of working class strikes in America! Follow Matt @themattott on Instagram and check out his films Clam Shack Blues and Scratch on Vimeo this fall. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and if you're in NYC, come to Ope! A Comedy Show every week at Ferns in the East Village.
- Episode 135: Random Sh*t on the Internet w/ Jonathan TillsonJul 17, 2023 · 56 minWho among us hasn't accidentally stayed up until 4am because they went down a random internet video hole and couldn't climb back out? NYC Comedian Jonathan Tillson is here to talk about his favorite internet holes to climb down, and man does he watch some weird stuff! Follow him @jonathantillson on Instagram and check out his podcast Explaining Things on Youtube. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media, and if you're in NYC come to Ope! A Comedy Show every single week at Ferns in the East Village!
- Episode 134: ”Being Irish” w/ Katie BoyleJul 10, 2023 · 1 hr 1 minWhen American's think of Ireland, they tend to think of Leprechans, whiskey, and people from Boston, and NYC comedian Katie Boyle is here to tells us there is way more to her country than that. The only thing left to do after listening to this episode is go learn some Irish slang! Follow Katie @katieboylecomic on all social media, check out her podcast called The Shift, and go listen to her album "I'll Do It Myself" on Spotify and Apple now, and YT later this summer. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and if you're in the East Village come to "Ope! A Comedy Show" every single week at Ferns.
- Episode 133: Prestige TV w/ Nate GibbonsJul 3, 2023 · 1 hr 7 minEven if you don't watch TV, everyone hears "you haven't watched Sopranos/Succession/The Wire??" at least 3 times a year. NYC Comedian Nate GIbbons is here to talk about why Prestige TV shows like that are so good and what makes something Prestige TV vs just regular TV, and then we discuss what he learned throughout his time getting a degree in film and how that applies. Now all that's left is for me to actually sit down and write something! Follow Nate @nwgcomedy on instagram and check out his webseries called Hope Deferred on youtube now! Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media, and if you're in NYC come to Ope! A Comedy Show every week at Ferns in the East Village.
- Episode 132: Being Super Religious w/ Ali O’NeilJun 26, 2023 · 1 hr 4 minWe all knew the people who loved going to church and were all up in God's business growing up and if you're anything like me, you stayed away from them as much as you could. NYC Comedian Ali O'Neil stopped by to tell me what they were doing all that time, what it was like to grow up with her father being a Pastor, and why she's not religious anymore, and you're definitely going to want to hear about it. Follow her @itsalioneil on instagram and checkout her podcast with previous guest Brittany Cardwell called Worthless Clowns wherever you listen to this. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and if you're in NYC come to "Ope! A Comedy Show" every single Thursday at Ferns in the East Village.
- Episode 131: Making Friends w/ Joey RinaldiJun 19, 2023 · 1 hr 1 minHave you ever been on vacation by yourself and had no idea how to make friends? NYC Comedian Joey Rinaldi is back on the pod to teach us all of his tips and tricks for making friends in any situation. Guaranteed to work or your money back! Follow Joey @thejoeyrinalidi on insta and see his story telling show "Bad Trip" every month in NYC. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media, and come to Ope! A Comedy Show every week at Ferns in the East Village. Remember to Like, Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share the pod!
- Episode 130: Working in TV w/ Emily WalshJun 12, 2023 · 1 hr 5 minSometimes you do want to see how the sausage is made! NYC Comedian Emily Walsh stops by to talk about what it's like to work in TV, from doing the set design on Network TV cop shows and Succession, all the way to the Writer's Strike and the future of TV. I have never appreciated the background of a television show more than after this one. Follow her @thefunnywalsh on instagram and check out her podcast Yeet The Rich wherever you are listening to this. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and if you're in NYC come to "Ope!" A Comedy Show every week at Ferns in the East Village. As always, please remember to Like, Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share the pod!
- Episode 129: Horrible Jobs w/ Amy CardinaleJun 5, 2023 · 1 hr 6 minEveryone complains about every job but we can all admit, some jobs just suck way more than others. NYC Comedian Amy Cardinale is here to tell us about a few she had that definitely qualify as "horrible" in every way! Follow her @real.amy.cardinale on Instagram, and follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media. If you're in NYC, come to "Ope! A Comedy Show" every week at Ferns in the East Village, and as always remember to Rate, Review, Like, Subscribe, and Share the Pod!
- Episode 128: Getting Old w/ Bo BallewMay 30, 2023 · 1 hr 6 minDoes your body hurt all the time? Is your memory failing at an alarming rate? Are you still in your twenties? You may be entitled to compensation in the form of relating too much to this podcast episode. NYC Comedian Bo Ballew stops by to talk about all things Getting Old, from being constantly injured to having weird diseases like Gout for no reason. We had to take an ibuprofen just to record this episode! Follow Bo @boboballew on instagram, and follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media. If you're in NYC come see "Ope! A Comedy Show" every week at Ferns NYC in the East Village, and as always please remember to Like, Share, Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the pod!
- Episode 127: (Not) Being Yourself w/ Brittany CardwellMay 22, 2023 · 1 hr 8 minSome kids go about their childhood doing whatever they want to and not doing anything anyone else tells them to do. Other kids are like NYC comedian Brittany Cardwell who based most of her personality as a child off what she thought boys would like. Luckily for us, this lead to some hilarious stories. Follow her @brittonuscardwell and check out her podcast Worthless Clowns everywhere you can listen to pods. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and if you're in NYC come to "Ope! A Comedy Show" every week at Ferns in the East Village. As always, remember to Like, Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share the pod!
- Episode 126: Being Broke w/ Eliot ThompsonMay 15, 2023 · 1 hr 6 minWho needs money anyway? NYC comedian Eliot Thompson is here to talk all things about being broke, from the changes he's seen over 30 years in NYC to the overall economy and why nobody has any money anymore. We're making it work out here! Follow him @unofficialeliot on instagram and check out his show Pure Chaos every month in Brooklyn. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and if you're in NYC come to "Ope! A Comedy Show!" every week at Ferns in the East Village. As always please remember to Like, Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share the pod!
- Episode 125: Male Toxicity w/ Lissa LenisMay 8, 2023 · 1 hr 9 minAren't all men perfect little angels? NYC Comedian Lissa Lenis definitely does not think so and man, does he have the stories to back it up! Follow her @Dammn_lissa on Instagram and come to her show Bodega Kids every month at New York Comedy Club. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and come to "Ope! A Comedy Show" every week at Ferns in the East Village. As always please remember to Like, Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share the pod!
- Episode 124: The 2023 NFL Draft w/ Jesse TownsendMay 2, 2023 · 49 minNYC Comedian Jesse Townsend is back to talk about the NFL Draft! He's here to drop hot takes about who won the draft, who lost, and who is the only rookie he's ever wished ill will to. Above all else, go Lions! Follow him @imjessetownsend on all social Insta, follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media, and if you're in NYC come to "Ope! A Comedy Show" every week at Ferns in the East Village. And please remember to like, subscribe, rate, review, and share the pod!
- Episode 123: Building Things w/ Eli HabaApr 24, 2023 · 1 hr 6 minRaise your mangled body parts if you've ever worked construction! That's what NYC Comedian Eli Haba returns to talk about and boy are some of the stories wild. This episode goes out to everyone who has been 3 stories on a black tar roof in the summer! Follow Eli @eli_haba on instagram, and come to his show every Monday 8pm at the Grisly Pear in NYC. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media, and come to "Ope! A Comedy Show" every single week at Ferns in the East Village NYC. As always, please Like, Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share the pod!
- Episode 122: Reality TV Culture w/ Mae PlanertApr 17, 2023 · 1 hr 7 minThe most famous Reality TV show star just got arrested! Don't worry though, instead of talking about him for the whole time, NYC Comedian Mae Planert stopped by to talk about the culture around Reality TV in general. We discuss what types of Reality TV there is, how they are made, and whether or not they are exploitative of the people on the show. The people in My 600 lb life are using money from the show to buy more food, right? Sounds like enablement to me! Follow Mae @mae_planert on Instagram, come to her show at the Tiny Cupboard every Saturday night at 5:30, and checkout her podcast RisqueBusinessNews everywhere. As always follow me @coreytcomedy and if you're in NYC come to "Ope! A Comedy Show!" every week at Ferns in the East Village, and please remember to Like, Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share the pod!
- Episode 121: The Future of American Culture w/ Nick CallasApr 10, 2023 · 1 hrThe last two episodes we've talked about what it was like to live in America, and NYC comedian Nick Callas is here to wrap it all up with what's coming next. How are children going to grow up, what is the best way to parent, what new things are we going to see from the algorithms online, and so much more! Follow him on Insta and TikTok @mrnickcallas, and follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media. If you're in NYC come to "Ope! A Comedy Show" every week at Ferns in the East village, and please remember to Like, Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share the pod!
- Episode 120: Moving to America w/ Cansu KarabiyikApr 3, 2023 · 1 hr 2 minLiving in America can be scary enough but moving here as an adult? Insanity. NYC Comedian Cansu Karabiyik is here to tell us all about her experiences after moving to NYC a year and a half ago from London, and honestly she's not wrong about any of it. Follow her @cansucomedy on Instagram and if you're in NYC go see her show Diversity Hire every week at QED. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and make sure you come to "Ope! A Comedy Show" every single week at Ferns in the East Village. As always please Like, Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share the pod!
- Episode 119:American Culture w/ Andre D ThompsonMar 27, 2023 · 1 hr 9 minAmerica is obviously falling apart, but why?? NYC Comedian Andre D Thompson is here to discuss everything about American Culture, from our work habits to our obsession with buying things. Spoiler, I don't think we completely figured it out but I feel like we're onto something. Follow Andre @andredthompson on all social media, and check out Hell of a Week and his Standup specials on Comedy Central. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and if you're in NYC come to Ope! A Comedy Show every week at Ferns in the East Village. Also remember to Like, rate, Review, Subscribe, and share the pod!
- Episode 118: Fighting in Relationships w/ Rachel WilliamsMar 20, 2023 · 1 hr 3 minThere are two types of people in relationships; the "everything is fine" people and the "I'm ready to square up at all times" people. NYC Comedian Rachel Williams is here to talk about what it's like to be ready to go at all times, whether that's with her husband, mother, father, or audience member, it doesn't matter! Follow her @wachelrilliams on instagram for all her show dates, and follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media. If you're in NYC come see "Ope! A Comedy Show every week at Ferns in the East Village, and remember to Like, Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share the pod!
- Episode 117: Being a Massage Therapist w/ Torrey HugginsMar 13, 2023 · 1 hr 3 minPersonally, I can't think of too many customer services jobs that I would hate doing more than being a Massage Therapist, and luckily for me NYC Comedian Torrey Huggins is here to tell me exactly why that feeling is valid. Did you know you can ask your masseuse for a 2 hour foot only massage? Follow Torrey @torreyhuggins on Instagram and check out his show No, Keep Talking on Youtube now! Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and if you're in NYC make sure you come to Ope! A Comedy Show every week in the East Village. And please remember to rate, review, like and subscribe to the pod!
- Episode 116: Space w/ Jack FinneganMar 6, 2023 · 1 hr 1 minAt in one of the most exciting times for space exploration and NYC comedian Jack Finnegan is here to talk about everything that's going on. From JWST and Moon bases to hypothetical time travelling squirrels, we discuss it all! Follow Jack @jfinnegancomedy on Instagram, and follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media. If you're in NYC come to "Ope!" A Comedy Show at Ferns in the East Village every week and please remember to like, rate, review, subscribe, and share the pod!
- Episode 115: The Weight Loss Roller Coaster w/ Kitty ReynoldsFeb 27, 2023 · 1 hr 12 minAs bad as being overweight is, NYC Comedian Kitty Reynolds and I both agree; the Weight Loss Roller Coaster is one of the worst ways to struggle with you weight. We discuss everything about the WLRC from how it can start, to why it's so hard to get off of and different ways that were successful for us and there is no height requirement for this ride. Follow Kitty @kitreynolds on Instagram and come see her live all around NYC. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and come see "Ope!" A Comedy Show every week at Ferns in the East Village NYC. Also, please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share the pod!
- Episode 114: Addiction w/ Alli BreenFeb 13, 2023 · 1 hr 5 minOne thing comedians run into a lot, whether that is from our upbringing, the other comedians we do standup with, or even just the people we see come to the shows is addiction. NYC comedian Alli Breen comes by to talk about just that, including the different types of addictions different drugs or actions can cause, the source of these addictions, and how each addiction can affect each person differently. While not as funny as most of the episodes of this podcast are, it was a fantastic conversation! Follow Alli @allibreen on all social media and listen to her every Wednesday on the Bob & Tom show. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share the podcast!
- Episode 113: Artistic Integrity w/ Natan BadalovFeb 6, 2023 · 1 hr 11 minEvery artist eventually has to figure out where the "Selling Out" Line is and if they want to cross it or not, and NYC Comedian Natan Badalov is here to talk about just that. We talk about different gigs we've been asked to do that we didn't feel like we should, how bigger artists now seem to all sell out, and how the different generations all look at the idea differently. That being said, if anyone wants to give me money to read ads I will throw my money away immediately! Follow Natan @natanbadalov and check out his Web series "Heartbreakers" on Youtube now. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and come see "Ope! A Comedy Show" every week at Ferns in NYC
- Episode 112: Cartoons w/ Alex BabbitJan 30, 2023 · 1 hr 6 minTake me back to the good ol' days of running out of bed at 8am and marathoning cartoons on the WB for the next 3 hours! Comedian Alex Babbitt does just that as we talk about all things cartoons, from the ones that we grew up watching, the evolution of the cartoon through the decade, and which shows we like now. If this episode doesn't make you feel like a kid again, you're dead inside. Follow Alex @mr.babbitt on insta, check out his 15 min special on HBO Max, and go watch his web series Behind The Mic Stand on Youtube right now! Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and come check out "Ope! A Comedy Show!" every week at Ferns in the East Village of NYC
- Episode 111: Why People Hate Math w/ Matthew BroussardJan 23, 2023 · 1 hr 9 minWe got a hot and nerdy one here folks! NYC Comic Matthew Broussard is here to not only talk about his love of math but also why people hate it. We talk about all of the fun things math is used in, why people never give it a chance, and why everyone should be able to do it. Don't worry, we make the thing that gave you anxiety in school one of the most fun podcasts we've done. Follow Matthew @mondaypunday on social media, and check out his website mondaypunday.com for his series of "pun puzzles!" Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and come see "Ope! A Comedy Show" every week at Ferns in the East Village NYC
- Episode 110: Self Help w/ May DurandJan 17, 2023 · 1 hr 5 minAre you stuck in a day to day routine you hate? Do you feel like you need to re-calibrate your brain? Luckily for you, May Durand is back on the podcast to talk everything Self Help! From being a self described "people pleaser" all the way to having enough confidence she thinks she might be Jesus sometimes, May knows how to do a full life reset. Follow her @openmichero on all social media and follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media. If you're in NYC, come to "Ope! A Comedy Show" every week at Ferns in the East Village!
- Episode 109: Sperm Donor Babies w/ Laura HighJan 9, 2023 · 1 hrI had heard of "Sperm Donor Babies," or Donor Conceived People as they are technically called, but I didn't realize that I actually knew one, or how absolutely messed up the entire system actually is. Good thing Laura High, who is herself a DCP, has been doing not only the research but actually investigating these Pods of donor conceived people and is happy to share with the rest of us! This might be the most interesting episode we've ever done! Follow Laura @laurahigh5 on all social media to learn more about her ongoing investigations and check out her website laurahighfive.com for all her Standup Comedy dates. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media, and if you're in NYC come check out "Ope! A Comedy Show" every Thursday in the East Village!
- Episode 108: Growing Up a Military Brat w/ Jared WatersJan 3, 2023 · 1 hr 12 minWe all know a lot of people who had wild childhoods but maybe nobody had a more interesting upbringing than NYC comedian Jared Waters. For him, growing up a military brat with a high ranking dad meant that he got to not only spend his entire childhood on military bases but also living in 3 different continents while doing it. The stories he shares are absolutely wild and worth a listen! Follow him @mrwaters__ and follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media, and if you find yourself visiting NYC come see "Ope! A Comedy Show" every Thursday in the East Village of Manhattan.
- Episode 107: Sex Education w/ Carmen LagalaJan 2, 2023 · 1 hr 1 minNYC comedian Carmen Lagala is bringing us back to the good ol' days of being confused by our bodies and horny 100% of the time in this episode on Sex Education, and I immediately remembered every embarrassing NARB I ever got. We talk about our sex education from both our parents and school, what they could have done better (or worse), and what she would like to see school districts start to teach in the future. Turns out woman actually want to have sex? 14 year old me would be blown away. Follow Carmen @carmstagrams on Instagram, and check out her Don't Tell Comedy set on Youtube or Insta. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media, and remember to come to "Ope! A Comedy Show" every Thursday at Ferns in the East Village of NYC!
- Episode 106: Being in the Military & Russia/Ukraine w/ Linette PalladinoDec 19, 2022 · 1 hr 11 minDo you remember in High School when the Military recruiters set up a table at your school and everyone ignored them? Well, NYC comedian Linette Palladio also ignored them but she decided to join the Army halfway through college and we're glad she did! She tells us what the process is of joining the different teams, what each of the teams within each branch do, how she ended up in Intel, and gives her take on the Russia/Ukraine situation is from an intelligence perspective. Even if you don't think you could ever join, this is a must listen to episode! Follow Linette @Linette_palladino and come to her weekly standup show at the Grisly Pear every Tuesday. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media, and make sure to come to "Ope! A Comedy Show" everything Thursday at Ferns in the East Village NYC!
- Episode 105: Anime w/ Josh RiesgoDec 12, 2022 · 1 hr 1 minWe're keeping it nerdy 2 weeks in a row on KoaE with comedian Josh Riesgo! This week we talk all things Anime, including this history of it, modern Anime that is blowing up, Cosplaying, how video games have adopted it, and so much more! Follow Josh @kidjersh on Instagram and be sure to check out his weekly twitch stream, and follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media. If you're in NYC, be sure to stop by "Ope! A Comedy Show" every week in the East Village!
- Episode 104: Superhero Movies w/ Drexton ClemonsDec 6, 2022 · 59 minThis week on Kind of an Expert, NYC Comedian Drexton Clemons thinks you are wrong for being tired of superhero movies and he stops by to explain why. Honestly, he makes some good points on top of diving deep into American culture and discussing how and why we got to this point of being fed 20 Marvel movies per year. Bad (or good?) news everyone, it's not stopping anytime soon... Follow Drexton @thisguydrex on all social media and watch his show GameBreakers live on Amazon Prime every since weekday from 2-4pm ET where he and fellow comedian Eitan Levine breakdown everything that happened in sports that day. And follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media, and don't forget to come out to "Ope! A Comedy Show" every week in the East Village of NYC to see me, Drex, and other podcast guests do standup comedy!
- Bonus Episode: Thank You Heartbreak with Corey TindallDec 2, 2022 · 1 hr 4 minNot only was actor Chelsea Lee Trescott a fantastic guest on KoaE, she also has her own amazing podcast which I was on! We talk about how we have reacted in individual relationships, why we did what we did, and the overall psychology of finding a partner. If you liked episode 103 of KoaE then you are going to really enjoy this one, then go check out the other episodes of her podcast, Thank You Heartbreak on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
- Episode 103: Heartbreak & The Queen of Hearts w/ Chelsea Lee TrescottNov 30, 2022 · 1 hr 10 minKind of an Expert is back on it's weekly rotation, and we are starting out with a deep one! Actor and fellow Queen of Hearts Podcast Alumni joins me to talk about all things heartbreak and relationships, and we really get into it. You can hear both of us on The most recent episode of The Queen of Hearts Podcast on Spotify, check out her podcast Thank You Heartbreak wherever you're listening to this one, and follow her on Instagram @thankyouheartbreak. And, as always follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media, and if you find yourself in New York City come to "Ope! A Comedy Show" every week at Ferns in the East Village to see me and former guests of the pod do stand up!
- Episode 102: Fantasy Football 2022 w/ Jesse TownsendAug 17, 2022 · 49 minThe KoaE Podcast may still be on a break but we couldn't let you down with our Fantasy Football predictions and recommendations! NYC Comedian Jesse Townsend and I sat down to talk about our Top 10, potential rookies that could have a big year, and our favorite sleeper picks. Definitely don't want to miss hearing this one before your draft! Follow Jesse @imjessetownsend and follow me @coreytcomedy, and come out to "Ope! A Comedy Show" every Thursday at Ferns in the East Village of NYC
- Episode 101: 2022 NFL Draft w/ Jesse TownsendMay 4, 2022 · 1 hr 8 minNYC Comedian Jesse Townsend is back for the annual NFL draft pod and boy, do we have some hot takes with this one! We talk about the QBs dropping, who had the best and worst drafts, and why our teams didn't take Kyle Hamilton. Follow Jesse @imjessetownsend on all social media and follow me @coreytcomedy
- Episode 100: Acceptance w/ Ryan ThomasApr 25, 2022 · 1 hr 4 minHow do you decide what you should do with your life every day? How do you know which direction to take your life? NYC Comedian Ryan Thomas is here to talk about how he makes those kinds of decisions, and how he has learned to accepted the situations he's found himself in. Somehow we have the answers but still can't figure it out! Follow him @ryanthomascomedy on Instagram and Tiktok, and follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media.
- Episode 99: Video Games w/ Karla WatkinsApr 18, 2022 · 58 minEvery kid's dream is to play video games all day every day and NYC comedian Karla Watkins is here to talk about just that! We discuss how her love of video games started, all the way to where she is now which is getting paid to stream them on twitch. Both 14 year old and current age me are so jealous. Follow Karla @karlawatkins on Instagram, watch her Twitch Streams @killakarla, and check out her standup at The Grisly Pear every weekend. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media, and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on all platforms!
- Episode 98: Miami in the 90’s w/ Gabe DoradoApr 11, 2022 · 1 hr 3 minNYC comedian Gabe Dorado is back, and this time he is here to talk about what it was like to grow up in Miami in the 90's. Everyone has an image in their head of what the city was like when the cartels were bringing massive amounts of drugs through the city so we discuss what it was actually like in the working class Cuban communities in the city, and Gabe's personal relationships during that unique time. Follow Gabe @Cubanisfunny on Instagram, and check out his shows at The Grisly Pear every Thurs-Saturday nights. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and stop by The Three Monkeys in Manhattan to see a show every week!
- Episode 97: Modeling/Growing up Mormon w/ Wren ParkerApr 4, 2022 · 1 hr 2 minMost of us can relate to NYC comedian Wren Parker when she talks about what it's like to grow up in a small religious community and then leave for the big city to pursue Modeling and Stand up comedy but in case you can't, this episode is for you. She discusses what it's like to get started in the NYC modeling scene, how her job changed with COVID, and what it was like to leave her family and religion behind in Utah to do it. Honestly, it all sounds pretty easy to me. Follow her @wrenparker on Instagram and see her do standup every weekend at The Grisly Pear, and follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and stop by my shows at The Three Monkeys in Midtown Manhattan.
- Episode 96: Sneakers w/ Brandon TrussoMar 28, 2022 · 55 minSeems like everyone got into a new hobby as soon as the pandemic hit, but if you're still looking for one, NYC Comedian Brandon Trusso is here to tell you why it should be sneakers! We discuss the hype that sneakers have garnered in the last year, why some sneakers get a ton of hype and some don't, and we dive into Brandon's personal sneaker collection. And that's not even including the one that he bought mid podcast! Follow Brandon @brandontrusso on Instagram and Twitter, and come see him every weekend at The Grisly Pear. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and come see me every week at The Three Monkeys in Midtown Manhattan!
- Episode 95: Burlesque w/ Elizabeth PilarMar 21, 2022 · 57 minHave you ever thought about taking your clothes off in front of strangers as a hobby? Good news, NYC comedian Elizabeth Pilar is here to tell you all about how you can get into the Burlesque scene! She's performed in 3 different major cities and discusses all things burlesque from how to get into it, all the way to the different styles you can see when you go to a show. It also turns out you can find shows anywhere! Follow Elizabeth @pilarharhar on Instagram and come see her comedy show at the Grisly Pear every Thursday & Friday nights at 6pm. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media and come see me do shows at The Three Monkeys in Midtown Manhattan almost every night!
- Episode 94: Anxiety w/ Dean DavidJan 24, 2022 · 1 hr 5 minAre you worried about everything all the time? NYC comedian Dean David does, to the point of real panic attacks. Luckily he is here to talk through how he personally overcomes issues with trains, elevators, flying, and many other scenarios where he lacks control of the situation, and he explains how someone with anxiety can be so comfortable on stage every night. Follow Dean @deandavid95 on Instagram, and check out his show every Tuesday @aggressivelychillcomedy at Gold Sounds Bar in Brooklyn. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media, and remember to rate, review, and subscribe!
- Episode 93: Gambling & Casinos w/ Alex PischeraJan 3, 2022 · 1 hr 10 minLooking for a solid way to blow your money without investing in DogeCoin? Or are you getting roped into Vegas with your idiot friends for a vacation? Look no further because NYC comedian Alex Pischera is here to give you the beginners guide to gambling and casinos! He's a regular in Atlantic City and he knows exactly how you can have the most fun for your dollar, has insights on how casino and their rewards systems work, and has some great stories of his wins and losses. Now go win some money! Follow him @alexpischera on Instagram and check out his show Aggressively Chill Comedy (@aggressivelychillcomedy) at Gold Sounds Bar every Tuesday in Brooklyn. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the pod!
- Episode 92: Managing a Comedy Club w/ Gabe DoradoDec 20, 2021 · 1 hr 4 minToo often comics bitch and moan about how clubs are treating them, without really thinking about what it would take to manage a club. Luckily NYC comedian and Grisly Pear Comedy Club Manager Gabe Dorado is here to give us the full picture. He touches on things like how he balances the workload of managing with his dream of making it famous, how to handle your business, and probably most importantly, how to handle other comics. Spoiler, this shit isn't easy. Follow him @cubanisfunny on social media and come out to the Grisly Pear Comedy Club every single weekend to see him do stand up. Follow me @coreytcomedy on all social media, and please remember to review, subscribe, and share the pod!
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