American Immigrant Podcast

After a quick intro, Miguel sits down with comedian Dan Lamorte. Dan talks about his Irish and Italian heritage, the end his college baseball career, what led to comedy, and the incredible story of the car accident that made him a medical mystery.

After a quick intro about upcoming shows, Miguel sits down with comedian Eliot Chang. Eliot opens up about his parents coming to America from Korea, the work ethic he's developed from having immigrant parents, and his journey to figuring out his voice in comedy.

In this episode, Miguel sits down with Chairman and CEO Ajay Raju. From his office at Dilworth Paxton (Brown v. Board of Ed) Ajay shares his families journey from India, how immigrants are good for the economy, and the great work he's accomplished with his organizations.

Live from Tattooed Mom, (as part of The Philadelphia Podcast Festival) Miguel sits down with comedians Tan Hoang, Yemima, and Katonya Mosley. They discuss Jay-Z & Beyonce's new album cultural impact, a 12-year-old calling the cops on his parents in Canada, Israeli women coming to America just to have their baby and a justice system completely run by black women!

Miguel opens up this episode talking about the new Trump policy of separating children from their parents at the border, Jeff Session quoting the bible, what it was like writing for MTV and how it was both a dream come true and a living nightmare. Miguel then sits down with comedian Alex Yang. Alex opens up about his parent's life back in China, how their past is still a mystery to him, and how he is trying to find a balance between living life and not let the drive of following your dreams consume you.

In a special intro, Miguel is joined by past guest Yemima to discuss her upcoming show Anchor Baby (which Miguel is Hosting) at the Punchline in Philadelphia, June 14th. Miguel then sits down with writer and comedian Chris O'Connor. Chris opens about his grandparent's rough journey to America from Ireland, how the concept of what a "man" is supposed to be has changed over generations and Chris tells some horrible/hilarious stories from the 1950's NBC tv show Queen For A Day.

In this episode, Miguel talks about his recent trip back to his old neighborhood, performing at Kingsborough CC, and his disgust with separating immigrant children from their parents. Miguel then sits down with Philly comedian James Howley. James opens up about his mother journey from Asia and how she once heckled him at a show. James also shares his story of growing up handicapable, the cause of it and the battles (both legally and emotionally) he's had to face.

In this episode, Miguel talks about upcoming shows, his recent live presentation on immigration at Nerd Nite, and his insecurities about being a dad. Miguel then sits down with Philly comedian Christina Anthony. Christina opens up about her love for her Indian heritage, how the frequent trips back to India has helped shape her identity, and her frustrations with her parents refusal to talk about the past.

Miguel talks about upcoming shows and Michelle Wolf at the White House Correspondents dinner and what he would have done differently as a stand up. Miguel then sits down with a young up and coming comedian out of Philly, Jean Salazar. Jean opens up about his family, and they very dangerous journey they had to take to get to America from mexico. How his grandmother was an ex-lover of el Presidente and how he still hasn't told his family he's doing comedy!

Miguel starts the show with updates on Live events coming up in the Bronx and Philadelhia. He also gives some comedy advice on getting a college agent and the steps you need to take to get into a NACA conference. Miguel then sits down with New york comedian Tan. They discuss reincarnation, Tan's journey to America from Vietnam and Tan open up about the moment where she could no longer hide her truth of being trans.