Host Bryson Banks interviews Martin Amini and discusses his rapid rise in the stand-up comedy world, selling out shows across the country and getting offers for a comedy special. He talks about leaning into crowd work and being highly engaged with audiences, as well as some chaotic early experiences doing stand-up while on mushrooms. Amini reflects on personal growth, letting go of bitterness, and focusing on living a purpose-driven life centered around strong values. He emphasizes the import...

Ep. 08 - Mushrooms, Crowd Work, & Letting Go: Martin Amini Gets Real

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Bryson and Annie discuss their recent trip to Florida with Annie's family. They delve into the challenges of traveling together, such as Bryson's dislike for Annie's overpacking and the Airport delays they encountered. They also touch on the lack of diversity they noticed in the area they visited. Annie shares a shocking story about her former high school Spanish teacher being accused of SA. The episode introduces a new segment called "Domestic Dispute," where they playfully debate Bryson's p...

But can you travel together? | Ep. 16

Bryson and Annie discuss their similarities and differences, including their contrasting approaches to self-care, social media usage, and handling work-related stress. They playfully banter about hypothetical scenarios, such as secretly creating music, as well as having to relocate after committing a murder. Bryson also shares a controversial story for the "Dirty Scoop" from his past involving revenge and infidelity with his friends' romantic partners. Throughout the conversation, their disti...

Do opposites really attract? | Ep. 15

Annie and Bryson discuss various topics, including Annie's recent trip to visit a friend and her struggle with inflating a neck pillow on the plane. They talk about Bryson's upcoming comedy show at the Netflix is a Joke festival and their upcoming family vacation in Florida. They also delve into an Age Gap segment where they explore the differences between millennial and Gen Z slang terms. Additionally, Annie shares a "Dirty Scoop" story involving a vengeful act she committed after a cheating...

Planes, Pillows, and Poop Toothbrushes | Ep. 14

Annie shares advice on networking. Bryson adds his perspective, as well as advice on finding one's purpose in life, and living by one's values. They reminisce about their childhood experiences with sex education and scare tactics used in schools. Bryson reveals a personal story about discovering that the man he thought was his biological father was actually his stepdad. The episode also includes segments like "Dirty Scoop" and an attempt at a hypothetical scenario, although the latter doesn't...

Wisdom from the Age Gap | Ep. 13

Annie and Bryson discuss the challenges of making new friends after moving to a new city, as well as maintaining long-distance friendships from college. They reminisce about their childhood obsessions with Digimon and Silly Bandz fads. Annie shares a "Dirty Scoop" story about her critical high school theater teacher retiring. The episode concludes with a humorous hypothetical scenario where Bryson plays an intimidating drill sergeant giving Annie a hard time as a new military recruit.Theme so...

Ep. 08 - Mushrooms, Crowd Work, & Letting Go: Martin Amini Gets Real

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