Podcast – Daniel Reskin: Recent Episodes
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“Transcending Comedy” Pam Bruno has done comedy for decades, and much more. Right as she was starting her one-woman show, Covid broke the rhythm of a performer’s life, and she struggles to find it again. She found a creative outlet as an author, and turned cartoons she’d always been drawing into a charming book called... (read more)
The Cost of Doing Everything Jake Lloyd Bacon wanted to do everything, and is. Stand-up was on the list somewhere after musician, actor and filmmaker, but no less important. Does having too many passions prevent you from excelling at one, or does it enrich everything you do? Topics include: balancing passions, name changes, never finding... (read more)
Comedy Never Quits You Jean Antoine doesn’t regret leaving stand-up, but still wonders what might have been. He made tough choices about sustainability, family, and his future. As time goes by, stand-up comedy becomes just another thing you can do, but it never leaves you alone. The itch to go back to comedy is strong,... (read more)
Using Stand-up to Escape Stand-up “How do I use stand-up to get myself out of it?” After understanding what success in stand-up looks like, Delanie Fischer realized she wanted something different. Despite feeling one foot in and one foot out of comedy, she continued growing until she created a way offstage. This led to new... (read more)
“Living Offstage” After 20 years in the Denver scene, Dick Black has watched it grow and change just as much as his own life. After weathering personal struggles and rebuilding bridges he’s burned, a huge conflict in the Denver scene led to Dick avoiding comedy altogether. Sometimes you can feel like a stranger in the... (read more)
“Learn How to Lose” Brad Galli stopped doing stand-up to work and go to school. What was supposed to be a small break stretched into years before something pulled him back onstage. He’s got a different mindset about comedy now, but starting over has new challenges. We talk expectations, hanging out vs. wasting time, and... (read more)
“Mama Loves To Laugh” Jessica Anderson never stopped loving comedy. Performing in Miami as Jessica Gross, she appreciates the skills, memories, and friends she made – while working through the lows of moving to NY and back, getting trapped in a comedy festival fiasco, and personal tragedy. Her priorities shifted and these days her comedy... (read more)
“Outgrowing Yourself” A lighter episode! Jay Mays did stand-up in Denver and Miami for almost a decade. After hitting a plateau, he realized he’d outgrown his act and was doing what worked instead of what excited him. Years later comedy is still a part of his life and Daniel finds him almost too well-adjusted. We talk self-honesty,... (read more)
“No Regrets” Lamonte doesn’t feel bad about leaving stand-up. Never expecting fame and fortune, he remembers the good times and personal growth. We explore how to leave stand-up with new skills, not heartbreak. Speaking of – we also talk bombing, Louis CK’s attempted comeback, and Biden’s allegations. Comedy!
“Father Time” Patrick Scott is a 7-year Denver comic in the process of quitting. He’s feeling withdraw pains and worries about a relapse. After deciding it’s not worth the risks to try and “make it” in comedy, Patrick is deciding what really matters in life. We talk unfair expectations, gut vs. brain, and family. Full... (read more)
“The Curse of Being a Bar Crusher” Matt Z. is a mythic shadow figure in the South Florida comedy history. For years he crushed at bar and alternative shows with blue jokes and black metal, but life events caused Matt to redefine his priorities. We talk the downside of crushing, doing comedy after quitting, hating... (read more)
Lazies and Gentlemen! A podcast about the love/hate relationship of comedy, and why stand-ups stand down. Jake Becker is a regular in the Denver comedy scene, but no longer as a comic. Still a podcaster and writer, he prizes the relationships (name drops) he’s made through comedy. We discuss why everybody starts out “wrong”, work... (read more)
I am at least three types of excited for the new project. Eventually I’d like weekly episodes to showcase all the amazing talent in Denver. More coming soon.
No comedian has done it like Tom Rhodes. After proving himself as a top tier American club comic, life and love took him elsewhere. Tom talks travel, winning @midnight, 30 days at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and his unique path in comedy.
25 episodes! Daniel guest hosts the I Love You Miami radio show and hijacks it to talk comedy. He brings local comics Michael Maryanoff and Bradlys Philoctete into the studio to play some choice cuts from the pod’s first two years ft. Adrian Mesa, Forrest Shaw, Lisa Corrao, Freddy Stebbins, Patrick Schroeder, Gabriel Iglesias, and W.... (read more)
John Vargas and Eric DaSilva visit Daniel’s apartment and are inspired to become his life coaches. Cuban coffee vodka shots lead to soul searching and no ego is safe. Will these terrible fathers coax a dark potential within our host? A cross-podination with Bad Dads Podcast.
Daniel drives cross country with John Wynn as he moves from Miami to Los Angeles. Join them for a Las Vegas pit stop as slot veteran Johnny imparts casino wisdom to a wide-eyed Daniel continually amazed by the spectacle of Sin City. Pretend it’s YOUR money we’re losing!
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias sits down with Daniel to discuss his first stand-up concert film, The Fluffy Movie. Gabriel highlights his journey through comedy and gives insight into that mysterious monster named Showbiz. This episode is short, sweet, and packed (kind of like Fluffy)!
Eric Gil is moving to LA. Arriving on the scene from Orlando he quickly became a local favorite. So that means he’s outta here, now fully marinated in Miami mojo. Get to know this great comic as we talk teaching, comedy contests, and making the big move. And you will call him E-GIL-EYES.
Jim Breuer! Goat Boy himself speaks with Daniel about getting his comedy start in FL, becoming a suburbanite, and branching out into writing, filmmaking, and his upcoming heavy metal comedy album. Plus catch up with Daniel’s new projects as he turns 29.
What? A comedian you’ve heard of? Kamau W. Bell joins us to talk about performing at the South Beach Comedy Festival, the fallout of his show Totally Biased, and comedy with meaning. Also go behind the scenes of @Midnight’s first live show. Brag: Daniel saw Chris Hardwick bowl a strike.
Many comedians carpool, turning the drive home into another green room. A moving green room that can careen into a canal if you get carried away riffing. Join comedians Adrian Mesa, John Wynn, and Daniel Reskin heading home after Artistic Vibes’ weekly Thursday open mic. Hear clips clips from the show, and enjoy the after-show... (read more)
Longtime Miami comedian and fellow podcaster Nery Saenz joins Daniel to discuss comedy milestones. Nery recently opened a string of shows for Dave Chappelle and is preparing to release an album. He also filled in when Daniel was fired his first weekend. Join us as we have fun talking shop.
Many Miami comics move to LA, but Dave Williamson did it in an RV with his family while performing around the country. I catch up with this funny family man as we track hits on his new upload, discover the explosive fanbase that is MILFs, and see how Dave is representing the 305 on the... (read more)
JC Currias is a jubilant and hardworking comedian. He spends most of his time traveling the country from club to club, so it’s only fitting we record the interview on a long drive home after a gig at Punta Gorda’s Celtic Ray pub. JC and I chat with pub comic Max Doyle and then hit... (read more)