Join host Deadair Dennis Maler as we dive into the comedy and off-stage life of Mitch Shapiro, a comedian who is blind and hard of hearing due to Usher syndrome, and an advocate for those with disabilities. Mitch shares his inspiring journey living with Usher syndrome, from traveling in a motorhome to discussing the challenges and joys of cochlear implants. His story sheds light on the importance of open dialogue about disabilities and mental health. Tune in as Mitch reflects on his experiences founding Help America Here, navigating the comedy scene, and finding humor in life's struggles. 🎉 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest episodes and join the conversation!
KEEP UP WITH MITCH
Mitch Shapiro's comedy is a unique blend of corny humor and honest, down-to-earth observations. As someone who has faced the double challenge of hearing loss and blindness, Mitch's comedy is entertaining and inspiring. He uses his experiences to connect with audiences and deliver relatable and uplifting insights. Whether you're looking for a keynote speaker or a stand-up comedian, Mitch's comedy services will leave your audience laughing and inspired.
Check out his awesome website! https://mitchspeaks.com/
Facebook
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Foundation for Sight and Sound
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Documentary
http://www.bydaybynightdoc.com/
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Ever wondered if your therapist secretly moonlights as a comedian? This week on "So What Do You Really Do?", Deadair Dennis Maler dives into the fascinating life of Dr. Ellen Orchid, a psychiatrist who's been cracking skulls (both metaphorical and comedic) since the 80s NYC boom.
Ellen shares incredible stories of performing alongside female comedic icons and the challenges they faced. They'll also talk about her time on 'The View' and her role portraying a psychiatrist on 'The Sopranos.' They also dive deep into her experiences in medical school and the advancements in psychology and psychiatry over the years, including the use of ketamine therapy. Ellen discusses the challenges of balancing a career in medicine and comedy and her plans for the future. The conversation also touches on the portrayal of mental health in media and the impact of documentaries like 'By Day By Night.'
This episode is a hilarious exploration of the human mind, the medical field, and the power of a good punchline. So grab your stethoscope and a chuckle, because you're about to witness a therapy session unlike any other! If you've ever had to balance two wildly different worlds or just love a good laugh about life's unexpected turns, this episode is for you. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more gut-busting tales from BIG Comedy Network.
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Ellen Orchid is a graduate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine with an MD and Ph.D. in Neuroscience, as part of their Medical Scientist Training Program. She did a psychiatry residency at New York University - Bellevue Hospital.
She is board-certified and has practiced psychiatry for 40 years. She began stand-up in 1982 and has performed on "The View", "Live with Regis",
"America's Funniest Viewers", and "Oprah's Funniest Viewers".
Check out all her socials!
https://www.instagram.com/ellenorchid
https://www.facebook.com/ellen.orchid.50
https://twitter.com/ellenorchid
https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.orchid
Documentary: http://www.bydaybynightdoc.com/
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Ever dream of ditching your day job for the roar of the comedy club crowd? Our guest, comedian Claudia Bonavita, traded in her special ed classroom for the comedy club stage. This hilarious episode dives into her journey: the joys (and chaos) of teaching, the unexpected switch to stand-up, and her documentary that exposes the "By Day, By Night" lives of entertainers (hint: it's way more interesting than you think).
Get ready for a healthy dose of inspiration, a sprinkle of teaching war stories (we all need a laugh, right?), and a crash course in comedy creation from someone who truly walked the walk. Plus, Claudia spills the tea on her documentary which perfectly aligns with our love of peeking behind the curtain of funny people. Subscribe for more eye-popping tales, and share your own wild career pivot in the comments!
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
4:04 - Early Morning Routine
5:52 - Transition to Teaching Career
9:22 - Special Education Experience
15:23 - Evolution of Autism Education
18:50 - Children vs Parents Challenges
20:44 - Importance of Parent Training
23:17 - Comedy Career Beginnings
25:35 - Stand-Up Comedy Inspiration
35:10 - Comedy Scene Insights
37:00 - Embracing Opportunities in Comedy
38:50 - Stand-Up Comedy Mishaps
39:52 - Balancing Offense and Humor
43:05 - Podcast Appearance Reason
46:05 - Documentary Creation Process
49:00 - Selecting Documentary Subjects
56:00 - Documentary First Draft Journey
59:21 - Behind the Scenes Work
1:03:04 - Tips for Getting Comedy Gigs
1:13:50 - Teaching Comedy Aspirations
1:15:38 - Claudia Bonavita’s Contact Info
1:16:20 - Documentary Viewing Details
1:17:00 - Appreciation Note
1:18:20 - Podcast Outro
KEEP UP WITH CLAUDIA
Claudia began her career as a Special Education Teacher in 1988. In 2019, Claudia took a Stand-up comedy class and hit the stage performing stand-up. She has met some very interesting people while performing stand-up. She thought of the idea for this movie and contacted a young director she knew who told her to "write a treatment."
Check out her website for the documentary!
https://bydaybynightdoc.wixsite.com/mysite/about
& trailer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEtlsBT_cuY
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudiagoodnightgoodlife
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudia.bonavita.5
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🔥 Ever wondered how analyzing semen could lead to a career in comedy? 🤔🤣 In this episode, Deadair Dennis Maler welcomes the hilariously candid comedian Madeline Teig! From birthday bashes at casinos to the gritty details of working in fertility and toxicology labs, this conversation is a hilarious look at a comedian's life on and off stage. 💥🔬
Madeline shares her unconventional journey from managing a lab where semen and urine were the stars of the show 💦to becoming a stand up comedian. She discusses the funny female icons that inspired her and gives an insider's look at the Dallas comedy scene. 🎤 Plus, get the inside scoop on her wild experiences hosting bar trivia - where cheaters, rowdy crowds, and questionable team names are all in a night's work. Sometimes, life's weirdest paths lead to the most unforgettable stories. ✌️ Subscribe for more eye-popping tales, and share your own wild career pivot in the comments!
KEEP UP WITH MADELINE
Madeline Teig is a Dallas area native. You can usually find Madeline working in the lab by day, testing various bodily fluids, and cracking jokes in the comedy clubs by night.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madpropz/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maddiepropz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mteig
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
2:51 - Hotel Room Confessions
7:51 - Journey from Lab Technician to Doctor Dreams
11:28 - Aspiring Doctor to Lab Manager Transition
17:58 - Lesbian in Male Reproduction Field
24:10 - Grossest Lab Experiences
27:30 - Explaining Retrograde Ejaculation
29:40 - Overcoming Speech Impediment
32:35 - Career Shift Reasons
33:58 - Toxicology Lab Insights
37:07 - Lab Manager Duties and Challenges
38:58 - Learning Excel at 38
41:10 - Stand-Up Comedy Beginning
42:38 - Female Comedian Inspirations
46:53 - Difficult Conversations in Comedy
50:29 - Comedy Scene Entry
57:22 - Comedy Class Experience
58:10 - Trivia Hosting Journey
1:05:17 - Standard Comedy Gag
1:09:13 - Future Plans and Career Aspirations
1:10:48 - OUTRO
1:12:55 - Finding Maddie Online
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🎵🖌️ On this episode, we dive into Kelly Phillips' incredible journey as a die-hard Weird Al Yankovic fan who turned her passion into a flourishing career as a comic artist. 🌟 From starting her own publishing company to creating "The Illustrated Weird Al," Kelly shares tales of storytelling, perseverance, and, of course, her undying love for the king of parodies himself. 🕺✨
Join host Deadair Dennis Maler and Kelly to geek out over Weird Al and listen to a fascinating episode about art school, comic cons, the challenges of making your mark, and the sheer joy of doing what you love. 💖
Share your favorite Weird Al song in the comments. We'd love to hear from you! 📣
Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share this video with all your pals. Join our community where laughter meets inspiration, and let's keep the good vibes rolling! 🌈👍

KEEP UP WITH KELLY
Kelly Phillips is a cartoonist and publisher in Philadelphia. Her comics are frequently based on her own life and experiences. She is the creator of Weird Me, the story of her teenage years as the moderately successful webmaster of a "Weird Al" Yankovic fan site. Her other works include: Oh, The Things You Won't Know!, The Catalogue, Apricot Dumplings, and The Phantom of Eternia.
She has been featured in anthologies including Drawing Power, Sweaty Palms, and The Illustrated Al. She likes cats, outer space, karaoke, and Lifetime movies, and continues to channel her embarrassing personal history into comics as a cheap form of therapy.
She is the co-editor of the award-winning all-girl comic anthology Dirty Diamonds. Check it out here!
https://www.dirtydiamonds.net/
Website http://www.kellyphillips.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellypcomics/
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Podcast Introduction
0:38 - Engage with Us: Like & Comment
4:35 - Beginning Kelly Phillips' Journey
5:38 - Kelly Phillips & Weird Al Yankovic Connection
8:04 - Exploring Comic Conventions
10:38 - Experience of Showcasing at Events
14:25 - Selecting Events for Showcasing
16:40 - Financial Aspects of Event Showcasing
23:20 - Becoming a Comic Book Artist
27:30 - Female Perspective in the Comic World
33:07 - Journey to Artistry
36:27 - College Education for Artists
37:04 - Origin of Dirty Diamonds
39:56 - Utilizing an Art Degree
42:35 - Balancing Day Jobs and Art Careers
48:24 - Role as Weird Al's Webmaster
55:10 - Crafting "The Weirdo" Comic
59:40 - Autobiographical Research for Art
1:02:57 - Weird Al's Reaction to Kelly's Book
1:07:37 - Secret Weird Al Artist Gatherings
1:07:38 - Essence of Storytelling
1:10:54 - Learning Storytelling Techniques
1:13:11 - Dirty Diamonds Anthology Discussion
1:15:44 - Artistic Callbacks Explained
1:19:47 - Music's Influence on Art Dynamics
1:22:33 - Art School Learnings
1:26:46 - Art for Enjoyment vs Profession
1:32:43 - Future of Dirty Diamonds
1:37:41 - Discovering Kelly Phillips' Work
1:38:36 - Upcoming Projects for Kelly
1:40:20 - How to Follow Kelly Phillips
1:41:08 - Podcast Outro
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📚🎤 Ever wondered what it's like to lead a double life? Dive into the hilarious world of Erin Patrick, a librarian by day and a comedian by night, on this episode of "So, What Do You Do?" 🤣🔥 Host Deadair Dennis Maler and Erin discuss juggling between shushing in the library and lighting up the stage. From the Dewey Decimal System to dealing with hecklers, it's a roller-coaster ride of bookish quirks and side-splitting stand-up secrets. They also dig into the modern-day librarian's life - spoiler alert: it’s not just about books anymore. If you've ever had to balance two wildly different worlds or just love a good laugh about life's unexpected turns, this episode is for you. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more gut-busting tales from BIG Comedy Network. 
ABOUT ERIN
Erin Patrick is a clean comedian based in Baltimore, MD. His energetic style of comedy revolves around him sharing silly stories about his life as an unhinged father. He hosts and produces several of his own comedy shows including Erin Patrick Presents and Laughs at the Mill. 
Erin is a regular performer and host at the Lou Costello Room in Baltimore, MD and has performed on The Baltimore Comedy Festival as well as the Ellicott Silly Comedy Festival.
https://www.erinpatrickcomedy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinpatrickcomedy/
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Catching Up with Erin Patrick
3:15 - Transition from Teaching to Librarianship
5:40 - Starting the Interview
11:28 - Librarian Conventions Insight
14:57 - AI Impact on Librarian Jobs
19:06 - Self-Checkout Systems in Libraries
22:00 - Journey to Library Media Specialist
28:40 - Librarian's Role in Modern Education
30:48 - Influence of Books on Students
33:49 - Importance of Book Displays
35:33 - Representation in Library Collections
40:33 - Erin's Pre-Librarian Career
45:57 - Innovation in Library Science
49:20 - Balancing Work and Family Life
53:37 - Shift in Librarian Perception
56:35 - Challenges in Education Today
1:00:15 - Considering a Return to Teaching History
1:03:15 - Passion for History
1:08:29 - Historical Interests of Erin Patrick
1:11:54 - Impact of War on History
1:16:08 - Discussion on Operation Mincemeat
1:20:26 - Goals and Resolutions
1:20:50 - Erin Patrick's Retirement Plans
1:26:30 - Finding Erin Patrick Comedy
1:29:27 - Wrapping Up the Interview
1:30:23 - Where to Find Erin Patrick
1:32:44 - Outro
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Join Deadair Dennis as he delves into the multi-faceted world of comedian and former news reporter, Kiki Andersen, on this episode of 'So What Do You Really Do?' 🌐 From navigating the tumultuous waters of Baltimore politics to the heavy responsibilities of a hung-over 22-year-old news reporter, Kiki spills the beans on her journey.
They discuss Kiki's days as an Emmy award-winning news reporter under her real name, Kelly Andersen, and the unexpected twist that led her to comedy. 🎤 Living in LA, Kiki now crafts laughter at iconic venues like the Laugh Factory, sharing stages with comedy giants like Bill Burr and Whitney Cummings.
🤯This is a no-holds-barred conversation that goes beyond the headlines, covering journalism, comedy, and the hilarious challenges of changing a name to avoid Twitter mix-ups with Kellyanne Conway. 🔥 Hit that subscribe button, show us some love, and prepare to laugh with with the unfiltered wit of Deadair Dennis and his guest Kiki Andersen!
ABOUT KIKI
Before she was a comic, Kiki Andersen was an Emmy award-winning news reporter under her real name, Kelly Andersen, but after enough people confused her for Kellyanne Conway on Twitter (yes, really) she decided to change her name, her career and do something way less depressing.
Now she uses everything she learned about how the world works to make people laugh.
Kiki lives in Los Angeles where she does standup and sketch comedy seven nights a week. Since moving west, she has rapidly moved up the comedy ladder, performing regularly at the Laugh Factory and other clubs on the west coast. Kiki was recently the featured act in a string of sold out shows for Nate Jackson. As a former member of the Supernova comedy productions team, Kiki has shared the stage with comedy’s biggest stars including Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Jim Jefferies, Nick Kroll and others.
https://www.kikiandersen.com/
X(Twitter): @kellyamedia
Instagram: _@kikiandersen_
TikTok: @itskikianderden
Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@KikiAndersen
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Deadair Dennis Maler kicks off the first live taping of "So What Do You Really Do?" at Hell Yes Fest in New Orleans with a bang, spilling the beans on the podcast's origins, the inspiration behind its confusing name, and a few of his own past day jobs. Then, he welcomes two hilarious New Orleans natives: comedian and actress Rosie Tran, who shares her journey from bullied kid to standup star, and writer and podcaster Meryl Klemow, who dishes on how her parents tricked her into going to college. Together, they explore the world of podcasting, its impact on society, and the surprising ways it's connected them to their hometowns. Don't miss this hilarious and insightful live taping! Subscribe to So What Do You Really Do? and leave a comment below sharing your favorite moment from the episode. 🎧🎤💬
KEEP UP WITH ROSIE & MERYL
Rosie Tran is one of the fastest rising stars in the entertainment business! Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, she moved to Hollywood to pursue her career as a professional entertainer. The stand up comedian, writer, podcast personality, and actress has toured internationally, at comedy clubs, colleges, and overseas for the USO in Europe and the Middle East.
Rosie has been a featured performer at Netfix is a Joke: The Festival, the Boston International Comedy Festival, the Seattle International Comedy Competition, and Funnyfest in Canada, to name a few. She was a Los Angeles area finalist on season six of the hit NBC series, “Last Comic Standing,” has had her own 1/2 hour Comedy Special, “The Hanoi Hunny” with Comedy InvAsian on NBC’s Peacock Network, and stars in her own Realty TV Show with Comedian Aidan Park on ChimeTV called, “A Brand New Yay!” Rosie is listed as one of the top 200 U.S. Comedians by Ranker.com. She has studied with the top mentors in the country, from the late Paul Sills, founder of the original Second City in Chicago to Gary Austin, father of the Groundlings School in Los Angeles. She received an M.A. from California State University in Television and Film.
As a writer, she has been featured in dozens of comedy joke books, including, “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Jokes” and “The Comedy Thesaurus.” Rosie has been featured on Style Network, NBC, Roku Channel, Tubi, E!, ABC, Lifetime TV, SiTV, TLC, National Lampoon, AOL TV, and countless other channels, including the pilot, “P-Lo’s House” with Golden Globe nominated actor, Tom Sizemore, and several documentary films about stand up comedy. As a podcast personality, she is a regular guest on various of podcasts, including the popular "DeathSquad Network" and has been featured at many podcast festivals, including "LA Podfest" and "Catalyst Con". Rosie hosts her own wildly successful podcast called "Out of the Box" which was voted as a Stitcher top new podcast. She is known for having thought provoking and forward thinking guests like NY Times Bestsellers, Religious and Political leaders, and even a Nobel peace prize nominee!
https://www.rosietran.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/outoftheboxrosie/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FunnyRosie/
Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RosieTran
X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/FunnyRosie
Meryl Klemow is a freelance journalist, podcaster, actress, and stand up comedian based in the Los Angeles area. She currently writes for a multitude of publications including the online lifestyle publication The LA Girl where she is the Lead Lifestyle Contributor, Blubrry Podcasting, and many of the top podcasts including Dumb Blonde, How to Decorate, The Love Fix, and Business Meets Spirituality.

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