He's back after 100 episodes! It's David Dobbins! Last time we talked about his comedy journey and getting to NYC. Now we are catching up about our terrible bar show, Two Virgins, and talking about his new podcast @SnDPodcast !! If you like David, go check him out on Instagram @pastor_dave_bless 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!
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Quitters, it's time to bundle up for an adventure in N E W Y O R K C I T Y! You may have seen this week's guest on Tiktok where he is known for his videos about living in a van in NYC! That's right, it's comedian Frankie Hoy! We talk about his comedy journey, living in the van, making vlogs, and staying wram! If you like Frankie, check him out on Instagram and Tiktok @frankie_hoy If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_po...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 129
What do you call two Coloradan's in NYC? This week's episode of DQYDJ! This week I'm interviewing the hilarious Allie Lawrence! Allie is a comedian who does a very good impression of her mother. We talk about Denver, doing Improv, and figuring out where you fit in comedy! If you like Allie, check her out on Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter @allielolrence 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 f...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Quitters! More Comedy talk on this week! I'm hanging out with NYC comedian, Alden Skeadas! Alden has been doing stand up since college. We talk about getting into stand up, how the scene was pre-pandemic, and what we love about roast battles! If you like Alden, follow him and watch his bathroom review videos on Instagram @aldskeedorhino 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!...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Quitters! This week I am joined on DQYDJ by a fellow podcaster who records at my studio! This week I'm hanging out with the hilarious Ali ONeil! Ali is an NYC comic who did improv for 10 years! We talk about her comedy journey, leaving improv, and making friends- drama and all. If you like Ali, check her out on Instagram @itsAliONeil and go listen to her podcast, Worthless Clowns on Spotify! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagr...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Another week, another great comedian interview! This week on DQYDJ I'm hanging out with my friend David Velona! This week we are talking about comedy inspirations, writing monolog jokes, and just generally hanging out! David has some great advice about 'moving your feet' and you should pay attention. If yout like David, follow him on Instagram @Davidvelona 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! Than...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Quitters! More comedy talk coming your way! This week I'm getting to know the hilarious, Molly Zalman! Molly is an NYC comedian who started in LA and moved here last year. We talk about the comedy she watched growing up, getting on a sketch team in college, starting stand up, and the differences between NYC and LA comedy! If you like Molly, check her out on Instagram @molly_zalman and go to her show! @fatherlessbehaviorcomedy If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Happy New Year, Quitters! This week on DQYDJ I'm hanging out with hilarious comedian, Nico Cattaneo! Honestly, we spend a lot of this episode just joking around, but it's a good time! We talk about getting started, splitting time between drums and comedy, how we're both nerds, and how much we want a sitcom LAUGH sign. If you like Nico, check him out on Instagram @nicocattaneocomedy and go to his comedy show, Hi Hello Comedy! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow ...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Quitters! I'm giving you a break from all the comedy episodes! This week I'm hanging out with singer, songwriter, and producer: Sabrina Song! Sabrina just released her first EP titled When It All Comes Crashing Down! We talk about her musical journey, shooting music videos, and break down her thoughts on each of the tracks! If you like Sabrina, follow her on Instagram @iamsabrinasong and check her out on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/7JXdTCq0awJfHZMJJkG0AS?si=0eNlYMbtTBesDfTx6vFDVg If...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 122
I hope you've got some great holiday plans, Quitters! This episode, I'm talking to my very funny friend, Andrea Wang! Andrea is a comedian who I first met while running my weekly show, Two Virgins. Since then, we've become good friends! This week we talk about the comedy community, learning by copying, and powerpoint comedy! If you like Andrea, check her out on Instagram @andreajw_ If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Grab onto your headphones, Quitters! We're running off the rails on this episode! This week I'm hanging out with local comedian and agent of chaos, Roey Rozen! Roey is an NYC comedian who really knows how to just say what's on his mind and have it (mostly) work out. We talk all things comedy and life and generally have a good time. If you like Roey, check him out on instagram @roeyrozen and go to his show, Sugar Babies @sugarbabiescomedyshow If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Quitters, bad news and good news! The bad news: we've been knocked out of the World Cup! The good news: this week I'm interviewing the very funny Sam Schaefer! Sam is a comedian in NYC best known for his sketch group, 24 Hour Kiss Club. This week we talk about how he got into sketch writing, staying organized with a large group, and his writing process! There's lots of good food for thought in this episode. If you like Sam, check him out on Instagram @sam__schaefer and go to see 24 Hour kiss Clu...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Quitters! This week I'm hanging out with a new friend! If you've listened to my show, Watch from Mercury, then you already know him well. This week I'm talking to Alex Fossella! Alex is an NYC comedian turned late-theater nerd. This week we talk about figuring out stand up, finding what you actually like to do, and how he got into theater in his late twenties! If you like Alex check him out on Instagram @alexfossella If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Qu...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Remember Quitters, do not take an improvisational risk that pays off! This week I'm talking to the hilarious comedian, Jake Letizia! Jake is an NYC comic who you may recognize from his podcast Talkin to Myself! We're chat about his college stand up class, the benefits of talking to yourself, and why he doesn't do mics near his house! If you like Jake, follow him on Instagram @jmotherfathersister! If you like me, follow me on Instagram @asparguts. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on In...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Rise and grind, Quitters. It's another great episode with another hilarious NYC comedian, Veronica Garza! Veronica is an absolute killer with "big dick energy", as she says, on stage. We talk about not being funny for a long time, figuring out your personal life, and why she doesn't like supportive mics! If you liked Veronica, check her out on Instagram @veros_got_jokes 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 ...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Happy daylight savings, Quitters! This week I'm chilling with the hilarious Ruth Allen! Ruth is another NYC comedian who has been crushing it. We talk about online highschool, starting comedy as a woman, and how to not host a show! If you like Ruth check her out on Instagram @ruthallen7 and on twitter @roothallen 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!
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Quitters! It's a halloween special episode with the hilarious Alex Taubin! Alex is an NYC comedian known for his one-liners and dry delivery BUT that has all changed! We talk about changing comedic styles, what he likes about Manhattan mics, and learning to be yourself on stage! If you like Alex, follow him on Instagram @alex_taubin and twitter @Jokes_Yall 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! Than...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Are you prepared to sit in silence, Quitters? Well this week you're going to learn how! I'm hanging out with my friend, Tina Sieben! Tina is an NYC comedian who I have become friends with this year. We talk about being academic nerds, the power of silence in jokes, and how to troll in conversations! If you like Tina follow her on Instagram and Twitter @WNBAwife 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 open...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 113
!! ALERT !! This week's episode of Don't Quit Your Day Job is an absolute banger. This week I'm talking to the hilarious Daniel Perafan! Daniel has been doing stand up for 13 years and has lots of insights about what it's like to have a long term comedy career. He's still people make it and people un-make it. This episode was super enlightening about what's in store for us as we develop. If you like Daniel as much as I do, check him out on Instagram @daniel_j_perafan and go check out his show @l...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Rise and grind, Quitters! We've got a fantastic interview today with the hilarious Jon Moskowitz! We talk about his stand up obsession, building an hour, tips for hosting, and why he doesn't like roast battles! If you like Jon, check him out on Instagram @comicjonwithnoh 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 open! Thanks for listening!
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Quitters! I've talked to opera singers, I've talked to comedians... today I'm talking to both! This episode I'm hanging out with Carlos Nolla! Carlos is an NYC comedian who once upon a time performed opera! We talk about getting into comedy, where to fart on the subway, making friends in NYC, and why opera is dying. If you like Carlos, get at him on Instagram @carlosnolla If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_pod. My D...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Quitters! This week I'm talking to a new friend of mine, Momo! Momo is an NYC comedian who just went viral the week of recording this episode! We talk about moving to America, getting through the pandemic, starting comedy in NYC, and getting into sketch writing! This episode was a lot of fun, if you like Momo check him out on Tiktok and Instagram @alloramomo 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 open! T...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Quitters! It's a very chill and agreeable episode this week (but my guest won't tell you that)! I'm talking to hilarious comedian, Hayden Arrington! We talk about how he got into writing and finally tried standup, coming to NYC and being alone, outdoor comedy, and the two types of comedian. IF you like Hayden as much as I do, check him out on Instagram @haydenarrington 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 ...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 108
What an absolute unit of an episode. This week I am interviewing designer, organizer, carpenter, comedian, and all around hang, Lauren Hrehovcik! This episode we talk about how she got started, her time with Warped Tour, building props and sets in LA, her design pet peeves, and so much more! We're definitely going to do a part 2 because this episode was so much fun to record. If you like Lauren as much as I do, check her out on Instagram @laurenhrehovcik and absolutely check out her show Get It ...
Sep 13, 2022•2 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Quitters! This week I'm hanging out with a very funny friend of mine, Brian Bueche! Brian is a comedian who I met in my first couple months living in NYC back in 2019. We talk about how he got started, comedy on Long Island, owning your insecurities, and how to get audiences to remember you! If you like Brian follow him on Instagram and Twitter @Brianboochy 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 open! Th...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Whoa a doula?! Crazy! Where do babies even come from? Find out this week when I interview my very cool friend, Danielle Deluty! Danielle has been a doula for 3 years and today she's letting me ask all the questions I could possibly have about birth, pregnancy, and setting a chill vibe. I loved this episode and you will too! If you like Danielle check her out everywhere @femaleintern. If you are looking for resources, check out her website thedoularoombk.com! If you like me, follow me on twitter ...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 105
It's a special hung-over day on DQYDJ! This week I'm chatting with my good friend and hilarious comedian, Debankur! I met Debankur when I first moved to NYC. He's been quietly crushing ever since. We talk about how stand up helped him learn about himself, trying to grab audience attention, and what cavemen sound like! If you like Debankur, follow him on Instagram @debankurbreathes If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYDJ_...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Quitters! Today I am joined by hilarious comedian, Sean Duffy! Sean is a friend of mine in NYC. He moved to New York from Boston last year and has been crushing mics and shows ever since. We talk about his first open mics, terrible shows, trying to figure out what his voice sounds like, and all sorts of other comedy business! If you like Sean follow him on Instagram @seanduffycomedy If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You can also follow Don't Quit Your Day Job on Instagram @DQYD...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Quitters! I'm back with another delightful episode featuring a hilarious friend of mine, Divya Gunasekaran! Divya is another NYC comedian known for her show, Firestarters, and her awesome roast battles! We talk all things comedy, how much she wrote before she got on stage, how to do crowd work, and how to really get the most out of a roast battle! If you like Divya follow her on Instagram @divya_undone and go to her show @firestartersmic If you like me, follow me on twitter @MaximOfAllen. You ca...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Have you ever written fanfiction? Has writing fanfiction ever landed you a gig writing novels? Well that's the case for today's guest, Ellie Martin-McKinsey! Ellie just released a book called Turtle A (which you should go read). She's on the show today to talk about her thoughts on writing, Naruto, and character design! If you like Ellie, please go read Turtle A and follow her on Instagram @em_mckinsey https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Ellie-Martin-McKinsey-ebook/dp/B09Z2XYYMR If you like me, follow m...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 101
