In this Episode Shiv sits down with top-notch Chicago Realtor Aram Ghazaryan! Aram has 6K subscribers on Youtube, has been an incredible agent for his first 4 years in the business, and is consistently putting out high-quality content follow him @aramgrealty . We discuss everything from how Aram deals with clients to how Shiv SOMETIMES cries after people get angry at him and much more. Also, stay tuned for a Guess Which Country this House Is In game at the end in which Aram gives his best guesse...
Mar 17, 2021•42 min
In this Episode Shiv virtually sits down with Damian Clark, a hilarious Stand Up Comedian born and raised in Australia and now based in Dublin. Damian has performed stand up comedy across the world, recently came out with a 2020 Lock Down Comedy Special, and has made several appearances on talk shows. Damian and Shiv discuss everything from carrier pigeons that can't deliver to some of Damian's craziest stand up stories. Plus, stick around for an Irish or Indian name game at the end of the episo...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 11 min
In this Episode Shiv sits down with Marielle Kraft, a Professional Indie Pop Singer and Songwriter now based in Nashville. She plays at venues all across the country, shares the stage with as big as names as John McLaughlin, Ava Max, and Betty Who, was crowned Grand Champion of the Mid-Atlantic Singer-Songwriter Competition in 2018, delivered a TEDx talk at Firefly in 2018, and in Spotify's 2020 wrapped over the past two years has had 1.16 Million streams while in the past year has had 678K stre...
Jan 11, 2021•48 min
In this Episode Shiv sits down with legendary tennis coach Mario Llano to talk about Coaching Anxiety. Mario is a USPTA P-1 certified pro, a former two-time NCAA All-American (at Southwest Baptist University), a former Junior National Champion in Colombia, and has previously served as the Director of Tennis at The Lawn Tennis Club at The International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport. An ATP Tour experienced player, Mario has twice been honored as Junior Development USPTA New England Coach of the ...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 44 min
In this Episode Shiv chills with Jared Schwartz, a hilarious and extremely talented Stand Up Comedian based in NYC. Jared has started his own Stand Up Show called "Momma's Boy Comedy" in New York, is the Co-Host on the OnlyFeehans podcast with Kerryn Feehan, and has been on Chris Gethard Presents: Martin Urbano's Amateur Class. Shiv and Jared discuss everything from lack of religion to who's more of a Momma's Boy (And it gets very competitive). As always, please share, rate, and subscribe if you...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 37 min
In this Episode Shiv sits down virtually through Zoom with his oldest sister, Pooja Fitzsimmons, even though they are in the same house and could record in the same room. Pooja is a kicka** mother, oldest sibling, singer, tennis player, and overall person. In addition to all of this, she's a natural born comedian and we have lots of funny moments so you don't want to miss this one! We talk about everything from Pooja's potential superhero nickname back in 3rd grade to honorable and questionable ...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min
In this Episode my Dad, a.k.a. Jayesh Dahyabhai Patel, hops on the pod to talk about his struggles and triumphs coming into America as an immigrant. He opens up about the difficulties he experienced with my Mom trying to support three kids, grow their businesses, and maintain their health at the same time. My Dad also sings "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers for a large portion of the pod so you don't want to miss. As always, please like, subscribe, and rate if you enjoy- thanks so much for listening!
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 16 min
In this Episode Shiv Patel speaks to Shiv Patel on Inner Conflicts he faces. These inner conflicts range from telling your boss about a mistake to whether or not you should go commando if you've used up all your underwear. As always, please share, subscribe, and rate if you enjoy- thanks so much for listening!
Nov 12, 2020•24 min
In this Episode Shiv sits down with a great friend from college and fellow Stand Up Comedian Jeremiah Broderick to talk about Nostalgia Anxiety. Jeremiah won the BU's Funniest Competition in 2019 (joining the likes of Myq Kaplan who won the competition during his time at BU), hosted the Clean Comedy Showcase Saturday nights at ImprovBoston, has opened for Jaboukie Young-White, and is one of the hardest working comedians I've ever known. We reminisce about our times doing comedy most nights in Bo...
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 18 min
In this Episode Shiv sits down with the hilarious and insightful James Camacho, a very accomplished comedian and actor. James performs stand up at professional clubs all around NYC as well as all around the country. He was a finalist on New York's Got Talent 2 years in a row, and has been featured in the Burbank Comedy Festival, Hoboken Comedy Festival, Yonkers Comedy Festival, Finger Lakes Comedy Festival, and the first ever Stand Up NY Comedy Festival. As if that weren't enough, James has also...
Oct 22, 2020•50 min
In this Episode Shiv sits down with Baz Kannan to discuss Autism Anxiety and some of the misconceptions that may be surrounding the condition. Baz is a Digital Artist from the UK who does phenomenal videography and photography which you can follow @realbazzkill on Instagram. Baz now also works in IT Consulting alongside continuing his creative pursuits. We discuss everything from what it's like to think differently to surrounding yourself with the right people. Shiv also opens up about his painf...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In this Episode Shiv sits down with Nate Kern to talk about Legacy Anxiety along with mental health. Nate recently created the Iron Mind Fund and has raised $34,450 in honor of his friend and spreading mental health awareness. He will also be racing in the Iron Man Triathlon Series on November 22nd to spread further awareness for the cause. In addition to this, Nate has experience as a strength/conditioning coach, athletic trainer, and is currently an aspiring physician. We discuss everything fr...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 14 min
In this Episode Shiv has an UnCoMfY CoNvO on Spirituality Anxiety with Kamil Ravin. Kamil is a Life Coach and also the host of the Ascension podcast which can be found on all platforms including Spotify and Apple. We discuss everything from the definition of spirituality to not wanting to be re-incarnated as male dogs due to the fact they often times get their balls chopped off. As always, please subscribe, share, and rate if you enjoy- thanks so much for listening!
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 12 min
In Episode #26 of UnCoMfY CoNvOs Shiv sits down with the man, the myth, the legend Evan Gresham-Jones for a conversation on Decision Anxiety. Evan, who has started his own sneaker business and made many more big decisions in his life including buying a dog and getting married, shares his experiences and any lessons he has learned with Shiv. Shiv also stutters saying the word "desire" for the first time since the podcast's inception so stay tuned for that embarrassing moment. As always, please su...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 15 min
In this Episode Shiv sits down with fellow East Greenwich High School Alumn Nolan Cooney to talk about Perseverance Anxiety. Nolan is a Cancer Survivor, a former 12-Season High School Athlete, currently a Punter for Syracuse University, and has recently started a tremendous Podcast called Power Through with Nolan Cooney. We talk about everything from getting through hard times and Nolan's journey into collegiate athletics to Shiv mistaking a man's breast for a door and Nolan's perfect pitching p...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 20 min
In this episode Shiv sits down with fellow NYC-based Stand Up Comedian Gene Meyer to discuss Sober Anxiety. Gene is a regular at New York Comedy Club, a Grindcore Vocalist for Bandit an Internationally Touring Band, and a proud Jets fan. We discuss everything from staying sober to Shiv sucking cow udders for chocolate milk. Also, Gene reveals whether or not he would have a beer or raw scorpion to survive while stranded in a desert towards the end of the pod so never stop listening. As always, th...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In this Episode Shiv virtually sits down with fellow Stand Up Comedian Kesar Ram to talk about Minority Conformity Anxiety. Kesar performs stand up comedy all around NYC and I have had the pleasure of seeing him crush one of his sets at Broadway Comedy Club. We discuss everything from our struggles being nothing in comparison to our immigrant parents to growing up in racially diverse vs. non-racially diverse environments. As always, if you enjoy please like, subscribe, and share- thanks for list...
Jul 15, 2020•58 min
In this episode Shiv speaks with Graham Sacks, a phenomenal comedian based in NYC, on Social Media Anxiety. Graham is one of the best improv comedians I've ever watched and been able to perform with, has finished all levels of improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade Training Center, is on a House Team called The Official which performs at The Armory Comedy in NYC, and hosts his own podcast called the One Minute Pod. We discuss everything from dealing with criticism on Twitter from Maddawg2004 to ...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Shiv virtually sits down with Eion Falance, a fellow comedian, for an open conversation on what it's like to live with our parents. Eion finished third in last year's "Last Comix Standing" at Mohegan Sun, has opened for the live recording of the "Tuesday's with Stories" podcast, and is currently a Production Assistant at Nickelodeon. He performs stand up comedy all around NY and has made me laugh so hard I couldn't talk. We discuss everything from Shiv sleeping with his parents to Eion being per...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this Episode Shiv speaks with fellow comedian Jack Burke on Virginity Anxiety. Jack has been performing comedy for years starting in Boston making audiences laugh so hard they had to come back and now is in New York tearing up the scene there. In addition to being a killer stand up, Jack also is a co-host of the Series Finale Podcast which you can find @seriesfinalepodcast on Insta as well as across all the major platforms please stay tuned for the upcoming Stolen Valor July where they celebr...
Jun 17, 2020•46 min
In this episode Shiv talks to John Perrotta, a legendary Rhode Island comic, on Food Anxiety. John has been performing comedy for about 30 years, founded the Comedy Factory in 1993, opened for Bill Burr, was inducted into the Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame in 2012, is known as the "Italian Don Rickles", and is a Cancer Survivor. We discuss everything from persevering in the comedy scene to whether or not we would eat a bull's private parts. As always, please rate, subscribe, and share if you e...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 13 min
In this Episode Shiv talks to Jamie Wolf, a hilarious comedian based in NYC, on Addiction Anxiety. Jamie has recently won the prestigious Phillies' Funniest Competition at Helium Comedy Club in his hometown, at age 22 was named a Comic to Watch in the 2019 NY Comedy Festival, has been on three episodes of Chris Gethard Presents: Martin Urbano, opens for Tim Dillon, is a regular at Caroline's on Broadway, and, as if that wasn't enough, co-hosts a monthly show in NYC called Pet Shop which features...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In this episode Shiv speaks to Stephen Pratt an Elite Paramedic and Comedian based in NY. Stephen performs stand up comedy all around, produces a spectacular show in Crown Heights called Geek Sauce Comedy Show at Anyone Comics, has a huge following on Twitter (@theStephenPratt on Twitter and Insta), recently started a podcast called Recoil Now with another fellow comedian, and is courageously working on the front lines during this Pandemic. Stephen and Shiv discuss everything from Shiv's gender ...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Shiv talks to Laura Sogar, a former professional swimmer and now an extremely talented comedian based in NYC, on the anxiety of striving to reach an extremely intense goal through an intense journey. Laura has experienced tremendous success in her swim career having been a Six-Time All-American Swimmer at the University of Texas, the holder of the Second-Best All-Time Record among American Women in the 200-meter breaststroke, and an Olympic Trials Finalist for Beijing 2008, London 2012, as well ...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Shiv talks to Mike Bramante on "Alpha" Male Anxiety and on generally just being two men with emotions. However, Mike is more than just a man with emotions- he is a NYC-based comedian/writer who has won the the Inaugural Comfy Comedy Clash, won a Broadway Comedy Club Residency, co-hosts a show in the city called the "Tell You What" Comedy Show at the V-Spot (A vegan restaurant get your minds out of the gutters), and, as if that wasn't enough, he has been selected to headline Broadway Comedy Club'...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Shiv interviews legendary dance instructor and choreographer Krissy Phillipino in an episode you do not want to miss! We talk about everything from overcoming the fear to put yourself out there in dance to observing dance behaviors in other species. Krissy owns her own dance studio called "Krissy's Dance and Fitness Studio" in Providence, RI. Not only can she dance professionally however, she also DJ's professionally please follow her dance @kdfstudio on Insta and her DJ'ing at kdfbeats.com! As ...
Apr 25, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Shiv talks to Andrew Stern, current Boston College Law student and a best friend from childhood, on his experience as a law school student and law in general. They cover topics ranging from the Bar Exam all the way to the legality of spitting on a statue in Central Park. As always, please feel free to subscribe, share, and/or rate if you enjoy- thank you so much for listening! (P.S. Intro Music to this episode was also done by "cha boy" Andrew Stern)
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Shiv talks to fellow NYC comedian, former collegiate baseball player, and homeschooled student Peter Moran. Peter tells us what it is like to grow up as a homeschooled boy while most others around him were not. We talk about about everything from stereotypes to working from home during the quarantine plus stick around to find out if Thomas Edison, Gandhi, and Jay-Z were homeschooled (instead of googling)- thank you all so much for listening as always please subscribe, share, and rate if you enjo...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Shiv and Gibran Saleem, a comedian based in NYC who performs all around the country, talk about the anxieties of both being and having grown up as brown people. Gibran has also been on AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live, MTV's Beyond the Wall, Better Things FX Season 2, Stand Up NBC, and is currently a regular at the Comedy Cellar in NYC. Gibran and Shiv discuss everything from hitting puberty at an early age to the parental pressure from brown parents. Whether or not you are brown, this episode has a ...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 26 min
Shiv talks to friend and fashionista Gina Lauricella about the anxieties associated with trying to look beautiful in the eyes of others. In our discussion, Gina emphasizes how important it is to try to feel comfortable in your own skin without judgment and forces Shiv to do a virtual wave. Gina and Shiv also discuss topics including virtual dating, eyebrow threading, and what to do with wrinkles on your forehead. As always, please feel free to share, subscribe, and rate if you enjoy- thanks so m...
Apr 10, 2020•52 min
