Episode 160 - The Final Episode
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Oct 03, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Don't Quit Your Day Job
Don't Quit Your Day Job is a podcast exploring the passions, hobbies, and hustles of incredible everyday people. Hosted by comedian Maxim Allen, this show is about diving in and learning from creatives, artists, and adventurers. Tune in to hear the struggles they face and their moments of triumph doing the things they love to do the most.
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Episode 159 - Tommy Bayer: Comedy and Boyhood!
Quitters! It's time to plan your roadtrip. This week I'm getting to know the hilarious Tommy Bayer! Tommy is an NYC comedian who has been killing it. We talk about his musician roots, his grand tour plan, and all the reckless things we did as kids! If you like Tommy, follow him everywhere @tommybayertime If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Episode 158 - Camille Roberts: Comedy and Engineering School!
Quitters! It's time to go back to engineering school! This week I'm getting to know comedian Camille Roberts! Camille and I have been doing shows every week together for this whole year. We talk about her unusual comedy beginnings, writing hours, and our thoughts on engineering school. If you like Camille, check her out on Instagram @camillerobertsverified and go to her weekly show, Comedy at Double! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job o...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Episode 157 - Dave Sheehan: Comedy!
Quitters! It's not everyday I get to talk to a long-time comedian. This week I am joined by Dave Sheehan! Dave is an experienced comic who I met at a roast battle. We talk about what comedy was like before cell phones, how to deal with the highs and lows, and the surprises you find along the way! If you like Dave, follow him everywhere @shroudof silence If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks ...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Episode 156 - PJ Johnson: Comedy and the Road!
It's a blast from the past! This week I am catching up with PJ Johnson! PJ started stand up a few months before me in Boulder, CO. It's been 4 years since we have hung out and now we're catching up! PJ is a great comic who has been hitting the road big time. We talk comedy, places he's been, and what he likes about NYC (so far)! If you like PJ, follow him on Instagram @ibelieveinpapajr and else at the #ibelieveinpapajr If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't ...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Episode 155 - Adam Mitrani: Comedy!
Pennsylvania's capital is what?? This episode of DQYDJ I am joined by NYC comedian, Adam Mitrani! We talk about stand up, the pandemic, getting sick of jokes, and producing shows! If you like Adam, follow him on Instagram @amitrani If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Episode 154 - Bailey Pope: Comedy!
We have a returning guest this week! It's Bailey Pope! Last time I had Bailey on the show, we talked about her hair styling career, now we're talking comedy! Bailey has been going on the road a lot in the past couple years so we talk about festivals, booking shows, and cool places! If you like Bailey, follow her on Instagram @theactualbaileypope If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for list...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Episode 153 - Noah Miller: Comedy, Writing, and the Coast Guard!
Quitters! Prepare to be lulled to sleep by the ship's engines! This week I'm getting to know Noah Miller. Noah is an NYC comic who I met through the studio. We talk about his experiences in the coast guard, stand up, and comedy writing! If you like Noah, check him out everywhere @hellonoahmiller If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Episode 152 - Clara Olshansky: Rom-Comedy!
Quitters! Today I am joined by the hilarious comedian Clara Olshansky! Clara is an NYC comedian, writer, and podcaster! We talk about their comedy journey so far, the stress of going viral, and what they love about rom-coms! If you like Clara, check them out on Instagram @claraolshansky If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Episode 151 - Ben Miller: Science and Comedy!
Quitters! I found one! It's a Quitter! This week I'm hanging out with FULL TIME comedian, Ben Miller! Ben is an NYC comic who produced a science-based stand up show at Edenborough Fringe Festival last year. Now, he's taking his show on the road! We talk comedy, science, touring, and being left on the road! If you like ben, check him out on Instagram @thisisbenmiller and go look up his tour dates on www.benmillercomedy.com If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Episode 150 - Lissa Lenis: Comedy!
We're back with a heater, Quitters! This week I'm hanging out with the hilarious Lissa Lenis! Lissa is an NYC comic who records her podcast, Lemons at My Friend's Basement Studio. We talk about how she got into comedy, giving yourself flowers, and why we love crowd work. If you like Lissa, follow her on IG @damnm_lissa If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Episode 149 - Amber Flannery Field: Tour Guide!
Get on the tour bus!! This week I'm getting to know Amber Flannery Field! Amber is 'The Best Tour Guide in NYC', a tiktoker, and a punk show producer! We talk tours, NYC history, and the importance of community! If you like Amber, follow her on tiktok @americascomic and check out her video essays on YouTube Amber Field Essays! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 11Ep. 149
Episode 148 - John Hedrick: Skateboarding and Comedy!
He's back! This week I'm hanging out with John Hedrick! You may recognize John from your local skatepark or on tiktok fyp doing crowd work. We talk about what he's been up to in comedy and what he likes about skateboarding! If you like John, follow him on Instagram @john__hedrick and go to his show Shakedown NYC! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Episode 147: Joe Medoff: Comedy!
Grab your hotdog and winter jacket, this week's guest is visiting all the way from Chicago! I'm talking to Joe Medoff! Joe is a Chicago comedian and brother of former guest, Jeff Medoff. We talk about the difference between Chicago and NYC, what he hates about LA, and as always: stand up comedy. If you like Joe, follow him on Instagram @jokesmedoff and go to his comedy show, Discount Therapy! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instag...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Episode 146 - Zach McConnel: Catching Up and Comedy!
Whoa it's a reconnection episode! This week my comedian friend from Boulder, Zach McConnel, is visiting so we're chillin on the pod! We talk about all things comedy, New York City, wedding planning, and more! Generally we're just hanging out and having a good time! If you like Zach, follow him on Instagram @honest_noneffort If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Episode 145 - Brian Flaherty: Roleplaying Games and Podcasting!
Roll initiative, Quitters! This week I'm hanging out with the wonderful host of My First Dungeon and Sounds Funny Radio, Brian Flaherty! I met Brian through last week's guest, Shenuque Tissera. We talk about Dungeons and Dragons, roleplaying games in general, bringing roleplaying games to a podcast format, and other nerd stuff! If you like Brian, be sure to listen to My First Dungeon and Sounds Funny Radio! Follow him on Instagram @bflare42 If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You ...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Episode 144 - Shenuque Tissera: Comedy and Nerd Stuff!
Quitters, I know you love it when two nerds connect on the pod and that's exactly what's going on this week. I'm getting to know the hilarious Shenuque Tissea! Shenuque is an NYC comedian, podcaster, and tabletop game nerd. We talk about geography, getting into comedy, the Art of Killin it, and DnD! If you like Shenuque, follow him on Instagram @shenuque If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Episode 143 - Will Purpura: Comedy!
Quitters, you can't park there! This week I'm hanging out with hilarious comedian, Will Purpura! We talk about car life, stand up comedy, and old people music! It was great getting to know him. If you do Like Will then follow him on Instagram @willpurpura If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!
May 23, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Episode 142 - Bobby Sheehan: Comedy and the Presidents!
Wake up Quitters! It's time for your American history test! I'm hanging out with comedian, Bobby Sheehan! Bobby is an NYC comic who you can see performing the Gettysburg address and reciting every president's last words. We're talking about crowd work, connecting with an audience, and the importance of performing sober! If you like Bobby follow him on Instagram @bobbysheehanlol If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod....
May 16, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Episode 141 - Manatsu Tanaka: Understudy (Dancing, Acting, and Stage Combat)!
Quitters! I have a very special guest today, Manatsu Tanaka! Manatsu is does a LOT of cool stuff, but it's mainly acting, dancing, signing, and stage combat! We talk about their experience in theater both in the US and Japan, what they appreciate about dance, and how much they enjoy being an understudy! I think this was a great episode, and If you do too then follow Manatsu on Instagram @manatsu.tananka If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Jo...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Episode 140 - Peter Liu: Comedy (and MTG)!
He's back! And this time he's not breaking your limbs! This week I'm hanging out with Boston comedian, Peter Liu! We talk about the benefits of comedy classes, his worst bomb, and the good ol' days of zoom comedy! IF you like Peter, follow him on Instagram @peterliucomedy and go to his monthly show Comedy at the Jungle in summerville! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Episode 139 - Andre Medrano: Comedy and Skiing!
Strap in, Quitters! This week I'm hanging out with the hilarious Andre Medrano! Andre is an NYC comedian who, like me, loves skiing! We talk about stand up, Colorado vs Vermont, and getting away from NYC to tell jokes! If you like Andre, follow him on Instagram @numberoneandre If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Episode 138 - Mac OHara: Comedy!
Quitters, it's time for your check-spot! This week I'm hanging out with the hilarious Mac O'Hara! Mac is an NYC comedian who has been crushing it in clubs and on tiktok. We talk about his comedy journey, show stories, and what it's like doing the clubs. If you like Mac, follow him on tiktok and instagram @ohara_mac If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are open! Thanks for listening!
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Episode 137 - Jaye McBride: Comedy!
Quitters! It's a very special episode whenever I get a long-time comedian on the show. You might have seen this week's guest at the Comedy Cellar, it's Jaye McBride! We're talking about her special, 'Daddy's Girl' which you can watch on YouTube! We also talk about her comedy origins as well as her webcomic, @suziehellspawn (Instagram)! If you like Jaye, make sure you follow her @jayemcbride If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagra...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Episode 136 - Julia Zhen: Improv, Characters, and Sketch!
I hope you like hula-hoops, quitters! This week I am re-joined by my friend, Julia Zhen! Julia is an NYC comedian who does characters, sketch, and improv! We talk about what she's been up to for the last couple years, developing characters, good rooms for improv, and how to squeeze characters into a stand up show! If you like Julia, follow her on instagram @juliazhen_ If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs ar...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Episode 135 - Matt and Jack: A Retrospective!
They're back! After 112 episodes, my good friends, Matt and Jack have returned to the show! Matt and Jack are two hilarious sketch/character comedians who you should absolutely pay attention to. We talk about all the shows they've put on and the characters they've developed since they were last on the show in 2021. We hear about the best of the best and the worst of the worst. If you like Matt and Jack, you HAVE to follow them on instagram and go to their shows @mattandjackcomedy and follow them...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Episode 134 - Karthik Raj: Comedy and Acting!
Quitters, it's time to get to know the face of tinder, Karthik Raj! Karthik is a friend of mine who started his journey in NYC as an actor and now does stand up comedy! We talk about going to NYU, trying to be an actor, doing outdoor comedy, and what happened during our roast battle! If you like Karthik, follow him on Instagram @Karthikraj_ and on tiktok at @car.thicc If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs ar...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Episode 133 - Eric Asker: Roasts and Comedy!
BOOM! Roasted! The week on DQYDJ I am hanging out with a comic who I just met last week, Eric Asker! Eric is an NYC comedian who does some killer roast battles. You may know him as the host of the 69th Ammendment Podcast! We talk about being a child magician, getting into stand up, and his roast battle strategy! If you like Eric, check him out on Instagram "@ericaaskercomedy" If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. M...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Episode 132 - Lee Lan: Producing Shows and Climbing!
Sheeeeee's baccccck! Quitters, it's my wife, Lee Lan! We're catching up on what she's been up to this last year. We talk about her comedy shows, Lychee Martini and Sunday Supper. She tells me about all the lessons she's learned and how to put together a great comedy show. We also talk about her newfound love of rock climbing! If you love Lee as much as I do, follow her on Instagram @iwantpomeran1ans If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Episode 131 - Michael Abber: Comedy and Pez!
Quitters! Today's episode is a real thriller. I'm hanging out with the fantastically hilarious, Michael Abber! Michael is an NYC comedian who loves firing off obscure film and tv references like a pro. He's wonderful storyteller and that's what he's doing on this episode. He talks about getting into playwrighting, starting comedy, making weird sketches, and collecting Pez! If you like Michael, check him out on Instagram @michaelabber and go to his show @neighborhooddarlings If you like me, follo...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 131
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