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Dean David is a New York City based comedian originally from Queens.  He’s been doing standup since he was 18.  Now 28, Dean performs regularly at comedy clubs around the city including Tiny Cupboard, New York Comedy Club, Westside, and the Comedy Cellar.  He co-produces Aggressively Chill Comedy, a weekly show every Tuesday at 8:30PM @ Goldsounds Bar in Bushwick.  Dean’s hilarious, and one of our favorite comics in NY.  Today we talk about confronting Mormon’s on the subway, Dean’s role model for self actualization Gordon Ramsey, debate if true love is real, the movie Whiplash, and lessons from COVID.  Dean’s the man – follow him at the links below, and I hope you enjoy the interview. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/deandavid95/ https://www.instagram.com/aggressivelychillcomedy/ https://www.youtube.com/@alexpischera533 Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David’s Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don’t Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Alex Pischera is a very chill dude. He’s also a hilarious comedian based out of New York City. He produces and hosts a fantastic weekly stand up show called “Aggressively Chill” in Brooklyn, NY. Alex was a semi-finalist in “New York’s Got Talent Season 6” and has performed in various comedy festivals, most notably New York Comedy Festival and Skankfest.  Today we talk about corporate life & standup, Sean Hannity, Tommy Devito, and more.  Alex is the man – follow him at the links below, and I hope you enjoy the interview. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/alexpischera/ https://www.instagram.com/aggressivelychillcomedy/ https://www.youtube.com/@alexpischera533 Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David’s Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don’t Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Danny Fallon is a five year comic originally from Indiana who moved to NYC by way of Florida just over a year ago.  He has an hour special on YouTube w/62K+ views and you can find hilarious sketches on his IG and youtube channel.  He different. Danny cracks me up every time I see him, and you should follow his stuff.  Today we talk about Catcher & the Rhye, picking fights to impress women, Danny’s story of addiction/path to sobriety, and more.  Check him out at the links below, and I hope you enjoy the interview. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/dannyfallonhaha/ https://www.youtube.com/@dannyfallonhaha https://www.tiktok.com/@dannyfallonhaha https://twitter.com/dannyfallonhaha https://m.facebook.com/dannyfallonhaha/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David’s Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don’t Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

David Jin is an NYC based comic and self-described dumplin dealer of Queens.  His mom knows he does standup, but his dad doesn’t.  He also forwent a career as a surgeon to pursue comedy.  David is committed to standup.  He and I met in Atlanta 3 years ago, and bonded at the Comedy Cellar watching Aziz Ansari & Joe List’s special tapings, which was great, even though David’s crowd-work convo with Aziz was cut from the final version. Since then David has been very active in NYC, producing shows for Lil Dumpling Comedy @ Room 52, and co-producing Moms Couch Comedy (linked below).  His high energy comedy revolves around life growing up in New York and his medical school experiences in China.  We had a great time catching up.  Check him out at the links below.  Also we did an extended movie review in the intro w/Alexis (there’s a skip button if you want to use it).  Thx for listening. Love you. Bye. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/davidadamjin/ https://www.instagram.com/eatjindama/ https://www.instagram.com/lildumplingcomedy/ https://www.instagram.com/momscouchcomedy/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David’s Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don’t Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Chris Connell’s is the number one chief, most famous person alive, and coach, according to his IG profile.  He’s hilarious.  Producer of the Gauntlet Show, a heckle show at the Pine Box Rock Shop in Bushwick (Next show 2/16).  Originally from Tampa, Chris started doing standup at age 20.  Today we talk about what it’s like to spend 40 hours on a cartoon to get 9 likes, growing up Baptist, confirm vibes are real, and why doing open mic standup comedy in front of comedians is the worst thing you could ever do.  Chris is the man.  Follow him at the links below, and I hope you enjoy the interview. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/numberonechief/ https://www.instagram.com/gauntletshow/ https://www.youtube.com/user/chchch53 https://open.spotify.com/show/2CePjE7OokVnyLvGyLfFMr?si=ede0affefb6c43ea Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David’s Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don’t Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Anthony Greco is a New York City based comedian and the proud producer of Thirst Trap Comedy, a monthly comedy show at St. Marks comedy club.  He can be seen all over the tri state area, including New York Comedy Club and The Stand.  Anothony is also a cancer survivor and cancer research advocate, working with Cycle for Survival, cofounder of the Adam Fiorello Foundation, a non-profit seeking a cure for rare pediatric cancer. Today, Anthony shares his story of being diagnosed with a brain tumor in high school, and how he’s dealt the diagnosis over the last 10+ years.  Interview was great getting his perspective – follow Anthony at the links below, and have a great week. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/el__greco/ https://www.instagram.com/cycleforsurvival/ https://www.instagram.com/thirsttrapcomedy/ https://www.instagram.com/theadamfiorellofoundation/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David’s Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don’t Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Alden Skeadas is a comedian from Swampscott, Massachusetts.  He loves his friends and his mandolin.  He won the Lynnfield East comedy festival in 2023.  He’s been doing standup for 5 years and produces the Perfect Length Comedy show Mondays @ The Comedy Shop in Greenwich Village (Next show, January 22nd - follow Alden for more show dates).  Today, Alexis also joins us, and we grill Alden with a series of random questions.  We discuss dating celebrities vs. normal people, childhood punishments, Steven Wright’s reclusive lifestyle, Boston mass-holes, and more.  Alden is the man – follow him at the links below, and I hope you have a great week. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/aldskeedorhino/ https://www.youtube.com/@alternateslidecomedy3541 Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David’s Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don’t Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Ryan Peterson:  comedian, modern thinker, philanthropist.  From Connecticut, Ryan has been doing standup 3 years and moved to NYC in 2023.  He’s a tall lovable dude with great hair, even though Alex Tomaselli roasts him constantly, avid vaper, and fan of goth girls.  Today we talk about the white rabbit in our apartment complex, The Matrix and Andrew Tate, Ryan shares about the scar on his head from an emergent brain surgery he had in middle school, and more.  Ryan’s hilarious, and you should follow him at the links below.  Have a great week.   #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/mayanryan/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David’s Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don’t Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Oliva “Obo” Gilmore” is  the self described most annoying person you could possibly meet.  She’s a Bushwick bisexual, recovering theater kid, former expat, current astrology girl, musical improviser, and an android user.  She runs a comedy game show in Brooklyn called Constellation Prize.  You can find her on all social media at the @ThatOMGkid (links below).  Today we discuss astrology, sing a duet from Aladdin, tell the most embarrassing stories from our childhoods.  #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/thatomgkid/ https://www.instagram.com/omgconstellationprize/ https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y9aAaSnqRVBWsxObQj3sL?si=456e7e7794c34c7e Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David’s Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don’t Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Claire is a small Jewish girl with a self-proclaimed zest for life (when she isn’t feeling depressed).  She’s a very funny comedian, born and raised in Manhattan, Producer of Good Potential Productions & the Bearhug Variety Show (Next show 12/21 – 7PM @ Caveat Theater), and NYU business school student.  She dreams of being the next Harvey Weinstein in the entertainment business, except nice.  Today we go deep on therapy – Claire is a guru and answers questions about Group Therapy, tackling anxiety by deconstructing thoughts into core beliefs, boundary setting, parental relationships, romantic relationships, sunk cost fallacy, and even how to stop a panic attack.  I really enjoyed this interview, and Claire’s awesome.  Follow her at the links below, and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/clichtenstein/ https://www.instagram.com/bearhugshow/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David’s Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don’t Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Jimmy McCullough is good at calling ambulances and has a sexy last name according to his girlfriend.  He joins the show on the cusp of his final undergrad essays and exams, and by Christmas he’ll be a college graduate.  He’s funny too.  Jimmy is from Long Island and is Italian, mostly Irish, Polish, and Scottish.  Today he talks about a guy with sus vibes almost dying on stage, how he loves dogs, and more.  Now living in Queens, Jimmy works at Stand Up NY and runs the weekly Voltage Mic every Thursday at 5:30.  Jimmy’s the man.  We had a great time.  Follow him at the links below.  Also his brother makes surfboards.  Have a great week! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/jimmymccullough_/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmymcculloughcomedy https://www.instagram.com/monarchsurfboards/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David’s Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don’t Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Rob Sajous is a half Haitian, half American man, born and raised in East Flatbush Brooklyn.  He’s a standup comedian and portrait photographer, husband to a lovely wife and father of one.  Rob is the man.  He’s very funny, talented, and to top it off TODAY is his birthday.  Happy Birthday Rob!  In this interview we talk about the dynamics of marriage and parenting while doing your creative passions on the side, Rob walks us through his photography including portraits, events, and sexy boudoir photoshoots (I learned a lot).  We also discuss classic movie and TV shows from the 80’s and 90’s including Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Married w/Children, 7th Heaven, Carl Weather’s acting career, and Rob graces us with his Bill Cosby impression.  Rob’s hilarious – follow him at all the links below, and I hope you have a great week.  #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/robsajouscomedy/ https://www.instagram.com/sajousphoto/ https://www.instagram.com/sajousboudoir/ https://robsajousphoto.myportfolio.com/ https://twitter.com/RobSajousComedy Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David’s Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don’t Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ