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In this episode I sit down with Jeremy Drazner and talk about Jewish foods, being kosher and our show, All You Can Eat. Do both of us love deli food? Does Jeremy know great Asian fusion restaurants? Listen and find out. Bio: Jeremy Drazner is from Buffalo Grove, Illinois. He's been doing stand-up for a little over four years. He currently co-hosts the Stretch Open Mic and Go Long Showcase and is a co-producer of All You Can Eat. Socials: Twitter and Instagram: @jdraz92

In this episode I sit down with Bob Keen as we discuss vices, our mutual passion for Indian cuisine and whether or not Fugu is worth it. Are we living in the last days? Is Swedish food the strangest food in the world? Listen and find out Bio: Bob Keen is from Chicago. He's been doing stand-up for 10 years. He is currently producing The Shots Fired open mic at Savemore Liquors as well as an upcoming Wednesday open-mic/showcase at Gold Star Bar. Socials: @thebobkeen on Instagram

In this episode I sit down with the producer of this podcast, Michael Johnson(once again) as we discuss hosting open mics, who would win in a fight and whether or not I like pickled foods. How delicious is a Jibarito? How much do I walk? Listen and find out Bio: Michael is from Chicago and has been doing stand-up comedy for 4 years. He currently produces Shots Fired on Wednesday’s at Savemore Lounge in Chicago. Socials: @therealmikesta on Instagram

In this episode I sit down with Ariel Julie as we discuss fetishes, Jewish cuisine and dating advice. Am I completely oblivious to when women are coming on to me? Does Jewish cuisine have some of the best and worst food gastronomy has to offer? Listen and find out Bio: Ariel Julie is from Chicago and has been doing stand-up comedy for 2 yrs. Socials: Instagram: @ariel_julie_comedy Linktree.com/arieljuliecomedy

In this episode I sit down with Jess Martínez as we discuss our comedy show that we are co-producing at the Laugh Factory called All You Can Eat. We discuss how comics get booked, what it's like to be a producer as well as new and different fast food items. Who is the true leader of the All You Can Eat Crew? Do we talk about the third producer of All You Can Eat? Listen and find out Bio: Jess Martínez is from the northwest suburbs of Chicago and has been doing comedy for about 4 years. She is currently producing All You Can Eat and is also the associate producer at Las Locas Comedy and assistant producer at The Moth StorySLAM Chicago. Socials: Facebook and Instagram - @meetjessmartinez Twitter - @meetjmartinez , Website - www.meetjessmartinez.events

In this episode I sit down with Corey Wagner, co-host of the very popular web series, "Number Six With Cheese", as we discuss how and why he (and Sean Ely) started the series, how much time he dedicates to each episode production wise and whether or not Chicago is the best burger city in the world. Is Chicago ridiculous with its hot dog toppings? Does Corey have the greatest job ever? Listen and find out Bio: Corey Wagner is from Toledo, Ohio and currently co-produces the stand-up comedy show Sorry For Killin' as well as produces and stars in the web series Number Six With Cheese. Check out their website and buy some damn merch!: www.numbersixwithcheese.con Instagram: @CoreyWagnerChicago Youtube: Channels: Corey Wagner, Number Six With Cheese, Digital Bits, Mahoney Boys, Corey&Sean

In this episode I sit down with Tim Brennan as we discuss working the road, sobriety, regional fast food and vaping. Is Omaha a magical place? Is it okay to alienate your audience with deep cut wrestling banter? Listen and find out Bio: Tim Brennan is from the Chicago suburbs and has been doing comedy for 7 years. Other than performing stand-up all around the Midwest, Tim is working on a web series and plans on focusing some of his creative efforts on music. Socials: Instagram and Twitter: @HAHATimBrennan

In this episode I sit down with Jack Allen at the Soundstooth studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma as we discuss doing comedy on the road, living in the Midwest and coming back to comedy after the pandemic. What defines "alt comedy"? What kind of food did we eat in Tulsa? Listen and find out Bio: Jack Allen currently lives in Chicago, but is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has been performing stand-up comedy off and on for 7 years and currently isn't producing shit(his words, not mine.) Socials: Instagram: @thejackallenman Facebook.com/thejackallenman Twitter: @jackdallen

I decided to do a special, two-part episode of the podcast with Prateek Srivastava in honor of my 50th episode. In these episodes we discuss late night eating, conspiracy theories that I may or may not believe in and Zoom comedy. What is a triple bang? How should buffalo chicken rollers be served? Listen and find out Bio: Prateek Srivastava is originally from Chicago, IL and has been doing comedy for 11+ years. He currently has an album, Nick and Sheila's Kid which debuted at #1 on Amazon and iTunes and is currently available on all platforms. Also, catch his web series, Neurotic By Nature available on his website, Prateekcomedy.com Socials: @Prateekcomedy (Facebook, Instagram)

I decided to do a special, two-part episode of the podcast with Prateek Srivastava in honor of my 50th episode. In these episodes we discuss late night eating, conspiracy theories that I may or may not believe in and Zoom comedy. What is a triple bang? How should buffalo chicken rollers be served? Listen and find out Bio: Prateek Srivastava is originally from Chicago, IL and has been doing comedy for 11+ years. He currently has an album, Nick and Sheila's Kid which debuted at #1 on Amazon and iTunes and is currently available on all platforms. Also, catch his web series, Neurotic By Nature available on his website, Prateekcomedy.com Socials: @Prateekcomedy (Facebook, Instagram)