Quitters! It's time for some J A Z Z! This week I am interviewing saxophonist Lomar Brown! Lomar has been playing the saxophone since he was very young and now he plays in all sorts of bands and projects as well as live events! This episode we talk about how he got his start, what he likes about playing saxophone, and how you should treat your wedding band! If you like Lomar, follow him on Instagram @kriskeef If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You can also follow Don't Quit Your...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 69
This week is a super special guest, father of two previous DQYDJ guest, musician, metalhead, and composer: Nick Didkovsky! Nick has been playing guitar since he was very young and is now known for his band Doctor Nerve amongst many other musical projects! We talk about his past in highschool bands, going to college and expanding his music taste, musical school, finding his sound, and creating Doctor Nerve! It's really a treat to interview someone with DECADES of experience in what they do and I ...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Special episode dropping now! Dan Frank discussed his experience with the organ back in Episode 17 and he's back AND he brought his wonderful coworker and Organist: Janet Yieh! Janet studied the organ at Juliard as well as Yale's School of Sacred Music. This episode we do a deep dive into what makes the organ special, some history about the instrument and its composers, and also what they love about playing! If you like Dan, get at him on Instagram @notannefrankk. If you liked Janet, check out h...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Quitters! This week I am interviewing a friend of mine who has a VERY cute dog. Please welcome Ann Chun to the show! Ann is a comedian in NYC who got her start in San Francisco. This week we talk about comedians starting comedy after breakups, her terrible first show experience, and what she likes about producing comedy shows! If you like Ann, follow her on Instagram at @annchuncomedy and go to her shows @joyluckny and @doublethreatcomedy!! If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 66
This week on DQYDJ I am joined by my hilarious neighbor, Dan Yang! Dan is a comedian in NYC who always crushes and never bombs. This week we talk about how he got started, what we like about comedy, and a bunch of other things (we got off topic). Regardless, I think you will enjoy this episode a lot. If you like Dan, follow him on Instagram and Twitter @realdanyang If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My DMs are ...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 65
This week on DQYDJ I am interviewing Nate Ziller! Nate is an animator who I met at an open mic and I HAD to get him on to talk about his work. We discuss how he experimented with animation in school, went to an arts college, and what his career has been since then. Definitely some interesting stuff I never thought about! If you like Nate and want to check out his animations, here is a bunch of them: Instagram @thatnateguy Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/activeobjectx Random Channel https://...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Quitters! We have a very fun episode this week! I am interviewing the hilarious Igor Martinez! Igor is a comedian in NYC who I first got to know through my mic. Today we talk about about balancing work and comedy, what it's like to be a manager at a comedy club, and our comedy pet peeves. If you like Igor, follow him on Twitter and Instagram @yoiggysmalls and check out his podcast: Lady and the Simp! If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job ...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Quitters! A special treat this week! I am interviewing someone who has made me some of the best food I've had in NYC: Chef Segun! I met Chef through Wellness Tea Therapy a few months ago and I am very excited to have him on the show! He has been cooking since he was 4 years old and has spent his whole life experimenting with and cooking delicious food. Don't miss this interview! If you like Chef Segun, check out his Facebook and Instagram page @deliciousafricanorchards and hire him for your wedd...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Another episode that takes us behind the scenes of entertainment! This week I am interviewing Julianna Maher about her career in writing! Julianna is an NYC comedian who has been writing her whole life and now works as a Writer's Assistant for a TV show! This episode was really informative for me. We talk about what goes on in the writers' room on a TV show, how the script gets distributed and edited, and how hard it must be to be an actor. If you like Julianna, check her out on Instagram @julia...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Another Boston comic on the podcast? Old news at this point, but this week I am interview the absolutely hilarious, Jeff Medoff! Jeff is a Boston comic who moved to NYC earlier this year and we have since become friends. This episode has a lot of great topics and Jeff was a really thoughtful guest. We talk about working your way into a scene, getting booked, and the benefits of running a show. If you like Jeff, check him out on Instagram @jeffmedoff If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfA...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 60
This week I am interview a wonderful friendly face, Eli Ruffer! Eli is a comedian who does sketches, make comedy 'zines, and contributes to The Onion! This episode is a bit longer, but we talk about some good stuff. Tune in to hear about starting comedy in Minneapolis, moving to Chicago, moving to New York, and how long it took to write for The Onion! If you like Eli, follow him on Instagram @elircomedy and check out his website eliruffer.com! If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. ...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Quitters! This week I got booked on my first roast battle by today's guest, Dan Wickes! Dan is an incredible NYC comedian who has done over 100 roast battles in his comedy career. I sit down with him and pick his brain about roasts, how he got into it, what he likes and doesn't like about roasts, and his new roast battle up in Astoria! If you like Dan you MUST follow him on twitter @dan_wickes and on Instagram @dan_wickes If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You can also follow Do...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 58
This week I am interviewing one of the hardest working comedians in this city: Espi Rivadeneria! Espi came to NYC from Austin in February 2020 and has since made a big impact on the comedy scene here. She hustles harder than almost everyone I know and she deserves every opportunity she gets from it. In this interview we talk about getting over the nerves, calling people out, and what it means to really work for your dream. If you like Espi, follow her on Instagram @espionage921 and go to her sho...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Q-Q-Q-Quitters! It's a fun one today! I am interviewing the amazing John Hedrick and Julia Zhen! John and Julia are two comedians who moved from DC to NYC earlier this year. Since then, they've made their way around the scene and have done lots of comedy in the city. This episode, we talk about how they started stand up (John) and improv (Julia), how they met, and their satire website thelunartimesblog.com! I had a lot of fun this time around and I hope you do too! If you like John and Julia giv...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Have you ever wondered what the drummer of the band Liturgy thinks about? Well, Quitters, wonder no more! This week I am interviewing Leo Didkovsky! Leo has been a drummer for most of his life and is currently in way too many bands. This episode we discuss his development, how he handles his projects, and defining who you are through your art. If you like Leo follow him on Instagram @filthy_water. If you want to listen to his bands, he names them all in the beginning of the episode! Enjoy! If yo...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Guess what, Quitters? I am helping a couple other comics produce their own podcast! I'm a Pod-Daddy now! (At least that's what they call me) So this week I am interviewing one of those comics, James Coburn! James is an NYC comedian who started his journey in Melbourne, AUS. We talk about how he found out about comedy, how he decided what kind of material to do, and how to give yourself a break from the grind. If you like James, follow him on IG @humantobasco and keep an eye out for his podcast F...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 54
I finally did it, Quitters! I managed to get a MAGICIAN (he prefers "Illusion Designer") on the show. This week I am interviewing Annanya George! I met Andy back when I was doing comedy in Boulder. He is a magician and film-maker who has jsut moved to NYC. I am really stoked about this episode because I know nothing about the world of magic. I think you'll be surprised too! If you liked Annanya, check him out on instagram @annanyageorge and on youtube at youtube.com/c/annanyageorge! If you like ...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 53
ONE WHOLE YEAR OF DQYDJ concludes with this interview! Today I am sitting down with Erin and Peter, the "CEOs" of Jumpkick.net, a satire crowdfunding site that I contribute to! This episode we talk about how they first met and got started in satire, what the greater satire community looks like, and what makes satire great. If you like them, please check out Jumpkick.net and follow them on instagram @erinmclaughs and @peterclarkjokes! If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You can al...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 52
This week marks an unusual two-comedy-episode-in-a-row, but in the best way! I am talking to Chase Shanahan, NYC Comedian, show producer, and well dresser. I met Chase last year during the pandemic and I think he's such a cool dude. This episode is a little longer than most, we talk about small comedy scenes, producing outdoor shows, and how rejection is a good thing! Check out Chase and his show on Instagram @shahanagans and @cubalibrecomedy If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. Y...
Aug 10, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Hey Quitters! Today I am interviewing the hilarious Vannessa Jackson! Vannessa is an NYC comedian who I bump into all the time. She is wonderful and I think you'll love this episode! We talk about how she originally wanted to be a red carpet host, her experience with stand up comedy classes, and moving past shitty open mics. If you like Vannessa, follow her on Twitter and Instagram @nnessleigh If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Inst...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 50
SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT! This week, one of my best friends ever is visiting me in the city and I couldn't miss the opportunity to talk to him about his craft! This week's episode is with Campbell Morgan! Campbell and I have been friends since highschool, we were roommates in college, now we're two dudes with creative stuff to do. Campbell's main craft is writing. This episode we talk about his early works, journaling, and the short novels he's been making for the last few years! If you like Campbe...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Hey Quitters! Have you ever wondered what it's like to work on a tv set or write your own movie? This week's guest, Belton DeLaine-Facey, has done both! Belton is a comedian friend of mine who has been doing screenwriting since college and has been working on set for 4 years now. We talk about his film-club in college, how reality shows are shot, and how to develop a screenplay! If you like Belton, give him a follow on IG @belton.df If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You can als...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Another week another banger of an episode! This week I am interviewing Alisa Mae. Alisa is an aerialist who, before COVID, passed auditions at Cirque De Solei! I knew very little about aerial going into this episode so this was a great learning experience. We talk about their art form, their career so far, and what it's like swinging around on a cruise ship! If you like Alisa, follow them on Instagram and Tiktok @aerialalisa If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You can also follow...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Heyyyooooo, Quitters! This week I am joined by a very special guest, Anya Jones! Anya is an NYC comedian who just got back from a SEVEN MONTH roadtrip/comedy tour around the US! This episode we talk about her adventures, struggles, and lessons learned during her incredible van journey as well as the documentary she made! If you like Anya, follow her on Instagram @anyaj0nes for a full chronology of the tour and her NYC open mic list, check out her website lifeofanya.com If you like me, follow me ...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Today I am joined by a good friend of mine, Shatha Yas! Shatha is a comedian and comedy show producer in NYC. This episode we talk about how she started with stand up comedy, her first show, and all the work she's doing now to produce two shows! We dive in deep into what goes into producing a comedy show in this city and I hope you get some insight about planning events in general! If you like Shatha, follow her and her shows on instagram! @shathayas @ficklecomedy and @doublethreatcomedy If you ...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 45
This week is something different! Today I am talking to comedians Lee Lan and Sasha Von D at the same time to discuss our thoughts on comedy and other things. This episode is a little looser than the others, but I hope you'll enjoy it like I did. If you like Lee and Sasha, check them out on their previous episodes and follow them on instagram @iwantpomeranians and @sashavond If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. M...
Jun 22, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Quitters! I have a new episode and a new show you NEED to check out! My good friend Frida and their friend Eveline have started a youtube series called Framed! with Frida & Eveline! Their show is all about art history and how art has influenced our culture and perceptions today. This episode I interview them about their experience in art history, their show, and what their plans for the future are. PLEASE check them out, I promise you'll love what they're making! IG @therealframed Youtube ht...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Yes, you read that right! Today I'm interviewing the INCREDIBLE Dylan Adler! Dylan is a musical comedian in NYC who absolutely annihilates every stage he's put on. This episode we talk about his background in music and musicals, how he found comedy and started at one the most brutal mics in NYC, and how he's trying to develop new clean material! You're going to love Dylan and you should follow him on Instagram @DylanAdler_, Twitter @DylanAdler6, and go to his show Rape Victims Are Horny Too! Fin...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Today's episode is all about starting to do stand up comedy. I am interviewing my new friend, Antoine Nessralla! Antoine is a Boston-made comedy who moved to NYC last year. This episode we talk about how he put off starting stand up for years, his apprehensions about doing it, and how he's trying to improve. If you like Antoine, give him a follow on IG @the1andonlyantoine. If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My ...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Today's guest is one of the hardest-working comedians I've met in my short comedy career, Shafi Hossain! I met Shafi at the beginning of the pandemic when he would come to my open mic. I quickly realized that he is an absolute machine when it comes to stand up comedy. We talk about how he go into comedy, how he met some incredible headliners, and where his headspace is at when it comes to working hard everyday! If you like Shafi, check him out on Instagram @shafistandup and check out his comedy ...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 40
