Episodes
For this weeks #Patchat I'm joined by comedian, producer, and belly dancer Zana Fejzic! In this weeks chat we talk about belly dancing competitions, her childhood flight from Bosnia, the transition from Germany to Florida, what led her to comedy, and we debate the merits of Berlin. As an added silly bonus if you make it to the end of the podcast I make Zana improv selling me drugs. We had fun. Zana and I are coproducing a split bill hour in Amsterdam January 19th! The ticket link is below as...
Published 01/16/23
Published 01/16/23
This week I'm joined by traveller and comedian @Tamer Kattan We talk about his memories of growing up in Egypt, his experience being an immigrant in Los Angles, and how that experience forced him to learn how to be funny. We also discuss how his career in advertising paved the way for him to start comedy, how comedy saved his life, and what his creative process looks like. In this episode we also really talk shop and drill down deep into the comedy world. You can find more of Tamer at the...
Published 11/17/22
#Patchats is back! and this week I'm joined by comedian Sid Singh. In this episode we talk about Sid's comedy journey starting in San Diego, moving to New York, and how he eventually ended up in London. We also discuss the comedy scene in the US versus in Europe, writing process, and what it means to be successful in comedy.
Published 10/24/22
This week I am joined by the hilarious and sweet comedian Fay Walsh! In this weeks chat we talk about Fay's experience constantly moving as a child, why she never felt like her mothers number one, what it was like being a teenager in Berlin, and much much more! We also discuss questions about lesbians that we find annoying, her journey into comedy, and share stories of bombing on stage
Published 08/03/22
This week I'm joined by Irish comedian Shannon Basso Gaule. Shannon and I met doing shows in Barcelona and reconnected when he came to do shows in Berlin. In this chat we talk about drinking culture, going sober, Shannon's early comedy exposure, and his first time going on stage. We also share some stories of bad shows, bad drug experiences, and the time Shannons dad sicced a hive of bee's on him.
Published 07/27/22
In this weeks chat we talk about the greatest baseball player of all time....BARRY BONDS. It's a podcast that might not be for everyone, but for the few that know and understand the greatness of Bonds and the way he has been shafted by the baseball hall of fame this is the podcast for you. I talk about Bond's family history in baseball, how his story intertwines with mine, the joy of baseball as a kid, baseball writers, steroids, and I make my case why Barry has and always will be a true hall...
Published 07/20/22
This week I'm joined by the lovely and hilarious Sofia May for a fun and riff filled conversation. In between me talking over her and making inappropriate and silly jokes Sofia shares her painful and fascinating story. She talks about living in the middle east, the passing of her father, and how all of these elements lead her to her stalker. In addition we also talked briefly about her experience starting comedy. If you like the episode please share it with a friend
Published 07/13/22
This week the exciting finale of the two part JOBSCAST extravaganza!!! In this week's chat I discuss my employment history post college graduation. From bank teller, to corporate sales, to organic grocer, and finally to commercial fisherman and lots and lots of details in between!
Published 06/29/22
Patchats is back with a two part podcasting extravaganza! The Jobscast!! I go through my employment history from raking leaves for my parents to cleaning dorms at my college. In this episode I go so in depth on my resume that I only made it through the end of college and then realised I needed to make this a two parter. I talk about my start in manual labor, selling running shoes, being my high school's pa announcer, and bagging groceries. It's a fun trip down employment memory lane. If you...
Published 06/22/22
Comedian Dan Belkin joins me for this weeks #Patchat . We discuss his transition from growing up in Israel to feeling Canadian, being a trouble making theater kid, starting stand up because improv was too hard to explain, and what brought him to Europe. And everything in between! You can find more of Dan and the story telling show he puts on Thick Plots
Published 06/15/22
Comedian and writer Freddi Gralle joins me for this weeks patchat. We discuss her life growing up in the church, why she sounds more American than me, what led her to being agnostic and of course COMEDY!! You can find more of Freddi at the links below, and if you are in Berlin/Europe keep an eye out for her solo show Church Girl, Interrupted.
Published 06/08/22
It's a hikecast! Because I'm really starting to scrape the bottom of the content barrel. I take you on one of my favorite hikes on Mount Tam, the hidden lake loop. And I turned it into a podcast. I discuss memories from the mountain, nostalgia, summers, and some other stuff. The audio content might not be great but at least the views are good!
Published 06/01/22
Berlin comedian and improviser Ori Halevy joins me for this weeks Patchat. We discuss Ori's theories about my birth, talking to girls on a land line, Quentin Tarantino, politically incorrect jokes, and life in Israel. We also talked about comedy, Ori's first time on stage, and much much more! If you enjoyed the podcast please share it with a friend
Published 05/18/22
Comedian Rob Moriarty RETURNS!!!! For a Patchats send off as he leaves Berlin to head to London to check out the comedy scene. In this long long podcast we discuss partying, Rob's sex life, mental health, dating, being social media sluts, podcasting, and lots and lots about doing COMEDY. Rob also reveals his beef with his therapists new receptionist, and we spin the wheel!!
Published 05/04/22
Pascal Hausberger is a Berlin based comedian who hosts several shows around the city, and joins me for this weeks #Patchat. In our chat we discuss what it was like for him growing up half Austrian and half Korean, and how it effected him moving a lot as a child. We also take a VERY deep dive into all the Disney parks, the full catalogue of Pixar movies, and a lot of other adult themed topics. Most importantly we talk about Pascal's path into comedy, what his experience was like starting out,...
Published 04/13/22
Barcelona based comedian Marnie Manning joins me for this weeks #Patchat. We dive into very important relevant topics like the Netflix reality show Love is Blind, and don't worry we cover both seasons one and two. We also discuss getting married abroad, what it was like for Marnie to grow up as a texan in Colorado, what led her to live in Barcelona, and her journey into comedy. As well as much much more! If you enjoy the podcast please support the show by sharing it with a friend
Published 03/23/22
THE CONTENT CAN"T STOP!!! I'm in Barcelona this week to do shows and celebrate my birthday so I wen't on a walkabout podcast around the city to show you all the places that would be really amazing if the weather wasn't such shit. In the Ciutadella Park I talk about birthday people, why I hate that I am one, and some of my most memorable birthdays. Then in Parc del Carmel with what would have been incredible 360 degree views of the city I talk about my Barcelona experience, why I love the...
Published 03/16/22
Patchats is back with a very special Harry Potter podcast. I defend J.K. Rowling, and attack people who liked the Harry Potter movies. As well as give you the argument why the Harry Potter audio books narrated by Jim Dale are the most cinematic Harry Potter experience you can have. In addition I break down a few clips from book one chapter one "the boy who lived"
Published 03/02/22
Nikita Kha is a fellow aspiring comedian based in Berlin who originally hails from Siberia. Nikita joins me for a patchat about the differences between Siberian buddhism and white buddhism, dating, comedy, and his experience growing up in Russia. He also plays along with the newest gimmick of the podcast, the spinning wheel!
Published 02/23/22
Patchats is back with another solo cast all about BREAKUPS!!!!! and if I'm being honest way too much about early 2000's pop culture. In this episode I discuss my rankings of various m&m's, the story of the worst time I was broken up with and the worst break up I ever had to do. I also ponder and pontificate about the effect of romcoms and tv shows like the oc on my romantic side, and how it made me a bad partner.
Published 02/02/22
Anna Beros is a berlin based comedian who produces shows and a great podcast both called Adults ONLY Comedy Berlin. Anna joins me for a Patchat about her life growing up in Australia, city kids vs country kids, first jobs, as well as her love of language and culture. We also discuss her connection to comedy, the creative process, and the differences between performing live comedy vs music. If you really enjoyed the podcast please share it with a friend
Published 01/19/22
Patchats is back with the New Years 2020 special solo chat! In this episode I discuss sober January, new years resolutions, my number one addiction, and give out a special secret for aspiring artists. I also go in hard on my food adultery, and why I love two drink me. If you LOVE the show please share it with a friend, or five!
Published 01/12/22