Me and My Cousins: Recent Episodes
Angelo Gingerelli
The Jersey Shore's best comics and musicians combined forces to release the first ever comedy mixtape! Track List: 1. 23 Til Infinity – Angelo Gingerelli and Zanasis 2. Let Him Cook – Vincent Brue, Carl Callen, Relapse Jack and Sean Fulton3. The Ugly Pancake Breakfast At The Italian American Club Of Asbury Park New Jersey – Joe Borzotta, VJ Preziosi, Suzanne Linfante and Vincent Brue4. Once Upon A Time In New Jersey – Josh Can’t Rap and A1 5. Can’t Part With My Supplier – Suzanne Linfante6. So What – Damian Rucci and Lavallette7. Ladies Free Before 11pm – Keri Costa, Blush and Sean Fulton8. Two Guys Walk Into A Bar – Alex Delesky, Matt Nascimento and Sean Fulton9. Let’s Get Emo – Jordan Manglona, VJ Preziosi, Richard Dweck and Vincent Brue10. Photosynthesizer – Josh Can’t Rap and Lavallette11. Armored Truck – Damian Rucci and Jon Beecroft12. The Shore Has Something To Say - Angelo Gingerelli and A1 Recorded on 12-16-22 at Borzotta Arts in the Jersey Shore Arts CenterConceived, Produced and Mixed by Angelo Gingerelli
Stand-Up and Laugh Episode 11 Author Angelo Gingerelli finishes reading the "Ways to be an Asset to a Local Comedy Scene" and interviews Matt Maran about Long Island's local comedy scene, making the move to NYC and starting Comedy Fight Club.
Stand-Up and Laugh Episode 10Author Angelo Gingerelli continues reading the "Ways to be an Asset to a Local Comedy Scene" section of the book and interviews comic Selena Coppock aka NYTVows on Instagram about moving from Boston to NYC and using social media as a stand-up comic.
Author Angelo Gingerelli starts reading the "Ways to be an Asset to a Local Comedy Scene" section of the book and interviews New Jersey comics Joe Borzotta, Mollie Sperduto and Eric Hollerbach about their approaches to comedy and how they are making names for themselves in the industry using alternate methods.
Author Angelo Gingerelli finishes reading the "Strategies for Building a Local Comedy Scene" section of the book and interviews Jim Tews about Cleveland's comedy scene, coming from the midwest to New York City and making a documentary about a local arts scene.
Author Angelo Gingerelli continues reading the "Strategies for Developing a Local Comedy Scene" section of the book and interviews John Poveromo about becoming a touring comic, attaining representation (agent, manager, etc.) and transitioning from a local scene to traditional comedy clubs.
Stand-Up and Laugh Episode 6 Author Angelo Gingerelli reads the beginning of the "Strategies for Developing a Local Comedy Scene" section of the book and then interviews Manny Garavito from Miami and Mathew Hahn from Raleigh about the comedy scene in southern cities.
Stand-Up and Laugh Episode 5 Author Angelo Gingerelli finishes reading the "Reasons to Produce Your Own Comedy Shows" section and interviews Don Jamieson about combining his love of music and comedy, touring with some of the biggest rock bands in the world and his time on VH1's "That Metal Show."
Author Angelo Gingerelli continues reading from the "Reasons to Produce Your Own Comedy Shows" section of the book and then interviews James Pietragallo and Jimmy Whisman from the "Crime in Sports" and "Small Town Murder" podcasts about the comedy scene in Arizona, using a podcast to gain recognition and doing live podcasts.
Stand-Up and Laugh Episode 3 Author Angelo Gingerelli reads the first entries from the "Reasons to Produce Your Own Comedy Shows" section and then interviews Johnny Brennan from The Jerky Boys about his game-changing albums of prank calls, selling millions of albums and influencing an entire generation.
Stand-Up and Laugh Episode 2 Author Angelo Gingerelli reads the "First Steps" chapter from the book and interviews comic Chris Gerhard. Topics include balancing being a part of a local comedy scene while still performing in New York City, using alternative methods to establish a fan base and New Jersey's place in comedy history.
Stand-Up and Laugh Episode 1 Author Angelo Gingerelli reads the introduction to the book and his author bio then interviews Joe Biel & Elly Blue from Microcosm Publishing about what attracted them to the 'zine, why they chose to publish it and how the company operates in the publishing industry.
The BOKtober Celebration Continues!!!
Angelo sits down with Anthony Aidonidis from Reebok to talk about the history of Reebok basketball, what the online community means to the brand, how to start a career in the sportswear industry and what Reebok has coming up in the near future.
If you are a Reebok fan, sneakerhead or want to work in the sneaker industry pay attention to this interview.
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We’re kicking off BOKtober 2021 as strong as Reebok kicked off Allen Iverson’s signature line when they dropped “The Question” in ‘96!
Reebok collector, online community builder and the man behind @TeamRebook1895 on Instagram Jake Montana joins us to talk all things Reebok.
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Angelo, Mike and Kenny are back together!!!
The Cousins reminisce about things they miss at The Jersey Shore and then interview Steve Eccles from the Facebook Group "Down The Shore Things That Are Not There Any More"
It's a fun episode filled with laughs and nostalgia. Check it out now and then go and join the Facebook group for more Jersey Shore memories.
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Angelo sits down with singer Taylor Tote to talk about her connection to the Jersey Shore, creative process, upcoming projects and breakdown some of her most notable songs.
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Interview with Jason DeSantis the owner of Toxic Masculinity - Men’s Haircare and Apparel. We talk about the concept of masculinity, the beauty industry and where this new company fits in today’s cultural climate.
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The Cousins are back for Season 3!!!
Angelo talks to author/podcaster/musician Shawn Setaro about his new book “Dummy Boy: Tekashi 69 and the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods”
They also cover Shawn’s background in music, writing for Complex, The Cipher Podcast, chronicling Tekashi 69’s legal situation and turning a podcast into a book.
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Angelo sits down with authors Sara Doell and Vincent Marcotrigiano to discuss the publishing industry, their creative process and how they hope to impact people with their books.
Sara Doell’s “Your Future Self Will Thank You” will be available in June 2021.
Vincent Marcotrigiano’s “Little Marco and His Soccer Ball Buddy” is available now.
“Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes” will be available in September in Europe and November in the US.
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The Cousins talk to music photographer Jeff Crespi about the Jersey Shore arts/entertainment scene, his background, how young people should approach the photography industry, family, parenting and a lot more.
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Angelo sits down with two other comics that also recently published books to talk about their creative process, traditional vs. self-publishing, promotion and basically how they got their ideas on the book shelf.
Tim Lowe’s “All The Things I Know” and Steve Posten’s “Surreal Serial” are both available now.
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The Cousins hang out with Dan LaMorte to talk about his baseball history, being a headlining comic, releasing albums, getting healthy and running ultra-marathons.
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The Cousins catch-up with Jon Beecroft and Joe Weber from the “Comics, Cartoons and Craft Beer” podcast to discuss...and this is a shocker...their favorite comedians, cartoons and beers.
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The Cousins catch-up on current events and welcome Kenny back to the show after a few weeks off.
Writer/Poet/Musician/Host/Event Producer (the list goes on...) Chris Rockwell checks-in to talk about his newest project Soup Can Magazine (available now) which shines a light on poets, writers, photographers and artists in a physical magazine.
Christine Conti and Brian Prendergast from the “Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone” podcast stop by tell us about being fit vs. being crazy, following your dreams and building a brand by talking to leaders in your field.
This is a HUGE episode! Me and My Cousins...It’s a Massive Podcast!!!
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The Cousins catch-up with Joe Pomarico and Matt Fernicola from Telegraph Hill Records to talk about how the label is helping Jersey Shore artists navigate the music business, what a record company does in 2021 and what they have planned for the rest of the year.
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Angelo sits down with Meador Martin to dissect The Dark Knight trilogy like Batman dissects a crime scene.
They discuss how the character has impacted their lives, seeing The Dark Knight within 24 hours of hanging out with Darius Rucker and their favorite iterations of Batman over the years.
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Angelo Gingerelli sits down with Tadpole Triplett to discuss his upbringing in New Jersey, his time in Hollywood, working with Jay Leno at The Tonight Show, transitioning to stand-up comedy and other aspects of his amazing story.
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The Cousins talk to Virginia Buechel from the very popular @NJSpots Instagram Account.
Virginia talks about the origin of the account, combining a love of photography with a love for New Jersey and how to build a thriving community on social media.
Best Exchange: Angelo: Does Central Jersey exist? Virginia: Yes! Angelo:Where is it? Virginia: I don’t know.
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The Cousins sit down with stand-up comic Sean McDonough to break down his roast battle with Angelo.
Craig Segal from Runner’s High stops by to discuss the current state of the running world, the best events in Jersey and how his shop has become a staple in NJ’s running community for close to a decade.
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The Cousins talk to Caroline Davidson of Ghost Harbor Creative about her artistic pursuits, opening an art gallery during a pandemic and her plans for one of the coolest spots in Asbury Park, NJ.
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The reunion of “Introducing...The First Appearance Podcast” featuring Rob Avon, Mark Henely and Jack Steiger on the same podcast since the show ended in 2018!
First Appearance feature three stand-up comics and comic book fans reading the first appearance issues of characters from Superman & Batman to Sandman & Spawn and delving into the humble beginnings of some of today’s biggest blockbuster movies. The show spanned over 100 episodes and covered dozens of the biggest characters in pop culture history.
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The Cousins debate Valentine’s Day.
Angelo settles a beef with Carl Callen and they have a civil conversation about having multiple stage personas, mixing gourmet Italian pastry with stand-up comedy and putting on events that people talk about for years.
Sabrina Ayoub stops by to talk about comedy, her podcast and the current trends in the real estate market.
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This week The Cousins debate the Covid-19 vaccine and Angelo talks to two of the top tastemakers in NJ’s music scene.
Rodney Coursey from Garden State Hip-Hop and Jonathan Ramsey from What’s The Movement discuss the current state of the music business, who’s next to blow from Jersey and advice for young people breaking into the game.
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The cousins recap the Super Bowl and talk about "Guy Code" and Max Sobrano aka The Man Behind @MonmouthCountyMemez on Instagram stops by to talk about running one of the funniest accounts on IG, cultivating an online following and the evolution of social media.
You already laughed at his memes now you can hear his story.
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Podcaster, Stand-Up Comic and Sports Fanatic Taylor Allen stops by to talk about the NFL Season, his multiple podcasts and the upcoming Super Duper Bowl III where New Jersey's best comedians do live commentary of the big game.
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The cousins talk about the Super Bowl match-up.
Richard Dweck discusses his career in stand-up comedy, what he's got coming up next and where he fits in the current Jersey Shore Comedy Scene.
Ziggy talks about growing up in the extremely unique town of Lakewood NJ, turning roasting people into a new hustle and being a part of the ITM (Illa Than Most) Crew.
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The Cousins are back for a new season with stand-up comic Matt Nascimento and EDM artist DJ Funsize!!!
The guys talk about Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Matt Nascimento breaks down his battle with Angelo at Comedy Fight Club.
DJ Funsize talks about the state of EDM and his new single "Die Hard"
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The guys talk to author R.C. Staab about his book "100 Things To Do At The Jersey Shore Before You Die."
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The Cousins meet The Housemates!
Angelo, Mike and Kenny sit down with Dan Caprio and Liam Wolfe from The Foul Housemates podcast to talk about the first new Jerky Boys album in twenty years, radio vs. podcasts and producing comedy shows in your own house.
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Angelo talks to two of his best friends about the original Fifth Round Weekend. They recap an insane weekend from the early 2000's that included stand-up comedy shows, disguises, buffets, football games, Huey Lewis sing-a-longs, a family Thanksgiving dinner, clubs, parties and after parties.
They also talk about how this 72 hours of chaos solidified some lifelong friendships and what they are all doing now.
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The guys talk about the biggest issues of Fall 2020 including the NBA Draft, politics, the state of the world and how social media has impacted the year. Me and My Cousins...It's a Podcast!
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The Aunts Meet The Cousins!!!
Angelo, Michael and Kenny sit down with Aunt Angela and Aunt Gail to talk about preparing for the holidays, why "aunt-hood" is underrated in today's society and the best supermarkets in Essex County, NJ.
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Angelo Gingerelli interviews DJ Senatore aka the man with the biggest collection of Reebok Pumps on the planet (600+ Pairs) to celebrate #BOKtober
They talk about DJ's history in the streetwear/sneaker game, how the sneaker world has evolved, Reebok's place in the marketplace and the best Pumps of all time.
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The guys talk to comedian/podcaster/musician Taylor Allen about his multiple podcasts, producing live events, using comedy to raise money for good causes, balancing a family with performing, hot dog eating contests, sports, collaborating with various kinds of artists and winning multiple Asbury Park Music Awards.
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Angelo talks to Hip-Hop artist ShoreShot about being a Hip-Hop Head at the Jersey Shore, his creative process, being versatile enough to perform at all kinds of events and how to survive in the music business.
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The guys answer YOUR questions and talk to World Champion Power Lifter Mike Ciupinski about training at a world class level, bench pressing over 600 pounds and being one of the strongest men on the planet. Me and My Cousins...It's a Podcast!
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The guys talk to the founders and owners of Bean Muggin' Coffee Company. The small batch coffee company is based in Point Pleasant New Jersey and launched in 2020. The conversation includes the finer points of the coffee industry, advice for aspirating business owners and the difference between "hustling" and "working."
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The guys talk to Asbury Park mainstay Andrew Lawson. From skateboarding in abandoned hotel pools in the 90's to being a part of the music scene in the 00's and performing stand-up comedy all over town now, he's truly seen one of the most unique beach towns in the world evolve over almost 25 years.
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The guys talk to Chuckie Gookins from Fresh New Angle Events about his evolution from dominant Jersey Shore athlete to one of the most notable DJ's in the area. They cover his early career, advice for new DJ's and where the game is going next. This episode is almost as fun as a Chuckie Hype event!
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Bulls vs. Yankees, Islanders vs. Patriots, Lakers vs. Warriors. What is the greatest dynasty in the history of sports?
The guys discuss fantasy football, Dennis Rodman (a surprising amount of Dennis Rodman) and the best dynasties of all time. Me and My Cousins..It's a Podcast!!!
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The guys answer YOUR questions and then Angelo sits down with Jason Schwartz and Patrick Manturi from Mach1Barbell to discuss Olympic Weightlifting, the current state of strength sports and staying strong during a pandemic. Me and My Cousins...it's a Podcast!
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The guys talk to Comedian/Musician/Dancer Jake Dylan about his Generic Monmouth County Mom character on Instagram, connecting with an audience on social media and his new pandemic inspired music video "On The Zoom"
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The guys talk to Kevin Chiaravalloti (@InspiredByKChev on Instagram) about motivating people to be great, the power of consistency and helping businesses connect with potential customers. Me and My Cousins...It's a Podcast!
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The guys talk to musician Drew The Recluse about his creative process, the Jersey Shore's Hip-Hop scene and the "Business" side of the "Music Business". Me and My Cousins...It's a Podcast!
The guys talk about the wedding-industrial complex, bachelor parties, DJ vs. Band, Angelo officiating wedding ceremonies, destination weddings and the various levels of cocktail hours. Me and My Cousins...It's a podcast!
The guys talk to Stand-Up Comic, Navy Veteran and host of the "American Loser" podcast KP Burke about comedy, history and America's biggest losers. Me and My Cousins...It's a Podcast!
The guys talk to play-by-play man and sports talk radio host Jon Schaeffer about his journey through the broadcasting business, his experiences in minor league baseball and East Coast vs. West Coast sports fans.
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The guys talk to Stand-Up Comic Nick Cavallo about Jersey's Comedy Scene, serving in the Coast Guard and keeping people safe at the shore. Me and My Cousins...It's a podcast!!!
The guys talk to Connor Abreu of Thunder-N-Lightning (TNL) Sports Performance in Hamilton New Jersey about training, youth sports and gyms re-opening post-pandemic. Me and My Cousins...It's a podcast!
The guys talk to Jimmy Mura of The Clubhouse in Toms River NJ about running a non-profit event space, nurturing the indie music scene and providing new entertainment options at the Jersey Shore. Me and My Cousins...It's a Podcast!
The guys talk to DJ Funsize about the evolution EDM, the Jersey Shore, Summer Plans and how the current state of the world will effect the bar/club scene. Me and My Cousins...It's a podcast!
Three Guys. Three Decades. Three Perspectives. Me and My Cousins discuss Sports in the Era of Coronavirus.
On this episode the guys talk about The Jersey Shore. From growing up on Casino Pier to the club scene and from the MTV show to the future of the area.
Three Guys. Three Decades. Three Perspectives. On the first episode of "Me and My Cousins" the guys talk about what movies, books, video games, TV Shows and other stuff they would bring into a 12 Month Quarantine.