Artists of New York

By Dan Riley

A new podcast profiling creatives trying to make it in the art capital of the world.

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The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

Artists of New York episodes:

July 25, 2025 Episode 36: Eli Coyote Mandel - SNL, Success, and Second Chances
Eli Coyote Mandel is a writer and a comedian based in New York City.
Instagram and all episodes
(00:00) Moving to New York for SNL
(04:12) Packing in a rush and arriving
(07:45) Adjusting to NYC apartment life
(10:03) Early Chicago improv and SNL showcases
(14:38) Writing discipline and preparing characters
(18:27) The big showcase and drinks with Lorne
(22:50) Screen testing at SNL and first impressions
(26:40) Audition mindset and navigating nerves
(31:22) Getting hired as an SNL writer
(35:40) Writers as producers and adapting to TV
(40:05) The pressures of the SNL machine
(45:02) Not getting renewed and life after SNL
(48:10) Staying in New York versus moving to LA
(50:24) Rebuilding a creative life post-SNL
(52:38) Balancing survival jobs and creative energy
(54:41) Reconnecting with improv and live comedy
(56:23) Defining success in comedy and life
(58:10) The joy of art and performing
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1h
July 23, 2025 Episode 35: Liz Miele - Dyslexia, Stand-Up, and Relentless Tenacity
Liz Miele is a stand-up comedian based in New York City
Instagram and all episodes
(00:00) Growing Up Near Princeton and Discovering Stand-Up
(04:12) Sneaking Into NYC for Comedy as a Teen
(08:17) Falling in Love With Stand-Up’s Freedom
(11:03) The Early Obsession With Writing and Performing
(14:29) Quoting Comedy as a Sad, Quiet Kid
(17:04) A Funny but Dark Family Dynamic
(20:11) Dyslexia and Its Creative Superpower
(24:42) Learning to Embrace Voice-to-Text and Tools
(29:06) Processing Shame and Trauma Into Comedy
(33:30) Starting Stand-Up at 16 and Building Material
(37:15) College Years: Balancing Classes and Comedy Clubs
(41:20) Post-College Hustle: Babysitting, Temp Jobs, and Stage Time
(46:36) Resilience Through Rejection and DIY Specials
(50:23) The Pandemic Boom and Adapting to Change
(54:07) Bitterness, Therapy, and Finding Self-Worth
(58:09) Comedy’s New World: Immediacy vs. Polishing Material
(61:42) Financial Stability as a Touring Comic
(64:35) Lessons in Persistence and Building a Career
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1h 7min
July 21, 2025 Episode 34: Haley Hepworth - Comedy, Cancer, and Community
Haley Hepworth is a comedian based in Brooklyn, NY.
Instagram and all episodes
(00:00) Moving from Boise to NYU
(02:14) First impressions of New York
(05:32) Growing up in Boise, Idaho
(08:10) Discovering improv as a teenager
(10:44) Early passion for performing
(14:05) Shifting from sports to arts
(16:38) High school Shakespeare and improv
(20:51) Choosing NYU’s acting program
(24:39) Life in an acting conservatory
(28:57) Comedy vs. Shakespeare work
(33:21) Building a comedy community at NYU
(36:50) Moving to LA after college
(40:15) Creating solo character shows
(46:02) Returning to New York after COVID
(51:14) Balancing motherhood and performing
(55:12) Battling cancer while pursuing art
(58:17) Redefining success in comedy
(61:09) Advice for young artists
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1h 5min
July 18, 2025 Episode 33: Nick Hopping - Build Your Own Ladder
Nick Hopping is a stand-up comedian and the co-owner of The Flop House Comedy Club based in New York City.
Instagram and all episodes
(00:00) Leaving DC After Patton Oswalt’s Advice
(02:04) The Comfort Trap of the DC Comedy Scene
(04:18) Reality Check in New York Open Mics
(06:40) Starting Over and Producing Shows
(09:22) The Turning Point: Ample Hills Bar Show
(11:54) Bombing Back in DC and False Feedback Loops
(14:20) Building a Path Without Industry Help
(16:33) High School Beginnings and Mr. Deep Run
(18:51) Struggles with Age Restrictions and Fake IDs
(21:16) Learning From Demetri Martin’s Simplicity
(23:02) Pandemic Pivot to Daily Videos
(26:05) Going Viral With “Did You Know” Hooks
(28:43) Opening the Flophouse Comedy Club
(32:05) Business Challenges and BYOB Lessons
(34:10) Defining Success and Prioritizing Freedom
(36:13) Advice for Young Comics: Quantity Breeds Quality
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38min
July 16, 2025 Episode 32: Mia Wilson - From Music to Stand-up
Mia Wilson is a stand-up comedian based in New York City.
Instagram and all episodes
(00:00) Moving to NYC on Parade Day
(04:30) Graduate School and Starting a Band
(09:10) A Childhood in Dance and Music
(13:55) The Dave Matthews Band Epiphany
(17:30) Teaching Herself Guitar Over a Summer
(21:15) Struggles of Early Songwriting
(25:40) Playing Overseas and Building Chops
(30:05) Complex Musical Vision vs. Skill Gaps
(34:20) Early Success, Publicity, and Frustration
(38:10) Surviving on $36K in New York
(41:30) The Pandemic and Stepping Away from Music
(46:05) Taking a Stand-Up Comedy Class
(51:00) The First Time on Stage and Loving Comedy
(56:20) Touring as a Comic: City to City Lessons
(60:10) Adjusting Material for Different Audiences
(64:15) Building a Name and Learning to Say No
(67:45) The Shift in Defining Success
(70:20) Misery, Creativity, and Healthier Artistry
(73:30) Women in Comedy and Navigating the Scene
(75:10) Advice for New Comics: Create Your Own Path
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1h 17min
July 14, 2025 Episode 31: Soraya Cruz - Creating a Model Life
Soraya Cruz is a model based in New York City and Amsterdam.
Instagram and all episodes
Resources:
Model Alliance: confidential assistance for workers within the fashion industry
New York State Fashion Workers Act: establishes responsibilities for model management companies
Soraya's recommended and trusted agencies: Wilhelminia, IMG Models, DNA, NEXT, State Management, and Muse Model management
(00:00) An Unexpected Acting Workshop
(02:47) First Trip to New York
(05:18) Getting Scouted on the Street
(08:05) The Visa Challenge
(10:42) Leaving the Office Job
(13:21) Building a Portfolio in Cape Town
(16:08) The Energy of South Africa
(19:35) Returning to Europe and COVID Delays
(22:14) Adjusting to New York’s Modeling Scene
(26:02) Differences Between Markets
(30:18) Freedom, Adventure, and Growth
(35:07) The Business of Modeling Agencies
(39:14) TV Commercials and Lucrative Work
(42:55) Risks and Power Dynamics in the Industry
(46:40) Entering Modeling Later in Life
(49:02) Advice for Aspiring Models
(51:13) Building Structure Beyond Modeling
(53:45) Defining Success and Staying Grounded
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56min
July 11, 2025 Episode 30: Nira Burstein - Flushing, Family, and Documentary Filmmaking
Nira Burstein is a documentary filmmaker based in New York City.
Instagram and all episodes
(00:00) Growing Up in Queens
(02:41) Everyone Is an Artist
(05:13) Discovering Donnie Darko
(08:02) Choosing Filmmaking Over Stability
(10:49) Internships and Early Career
(13:27) Mining for a Story
(16:11) Portraying Her Parents
(18:46) The Emotional Heart of Filmmaking
(21:20) Building Charm Circle Over Six Years
(26:04) Festivals, Rejections, and Sheffield Premiere
(30:08) Reflections on European Audiences
(33:11) Passion, Purpose, and Healing
(36:23) Success, Struggles, and Staying Inspired
(38:17) Advice to Young Filmmakers
(40:25) The Power of Vulnerability
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43min
July 09, 2025 Episode 29: Jessica Silver - Introvert In The Spotlight
Jessica Silver is a standup comedian based in Manhattan.
Instagram and all episodes
(00:00) Dreaming of New York City
(03:12) Moving From Virginia to NYC
(06:20) Late 20s in the City
(08:15) Childhood Trouble and Shyness
(11:02) College Acting and Comedy Interest
(13:40) First Stand-Up Class and Debut
(16:25) Overcoming Stage Nerves
(19:18) Finding Her Comedy Style
(23:05) Writing Challenges and Creative Flow
(27:42) Growing in NYC’s Comedy Scene
(31:30) Raunchy Humor and Family Influence
(35:10) Introverts in Stand-Up Comedy
(38:18) Defining Success in Comedy
(41:02) NYC’s Supportive Comedy Community
(43:10) Advice for Aspiring Comics
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46min
July 07, 2025 Episode 28: Nina Tarr - Comedy, Clowns, and Courage
Nira Tarr is a comedian, a DJ, and an actress based in New York City.
Instagram and all episodes
(00:00) Moving to New York in a Pandemic
(03:42) LA vs. New York Comedy Scenes
(06:15) Anti-Intellectualism and Youth Culture in LA
(09:04) Mushrooms, Epiphanies, and the Decision to Move
(12:30) Golden Handcuffs and Creative Plateaus
(15:11) Comedy Career in LA Before New York
(18:46) Starting Stand-Up and UCB Improv
(21:50) Clown Training and Its Influence
(26:23) Clown Philosophy and Audience Connection
(29:42) Fear, Failure, and Resilience in Comedy
(34:05) Comedy or Acting: Why She Chose Stand-Up
(37:40) Hitting the Ground in New York as a Comedian
(42:18) Producing Shows and Building Community
(46:06) Making Money vs. Artistic Success
(50:17) Favorite Venues and the Spirit of New York Comedy
(53:41) Redefining Success and Creative Freedom
(56:29) Advice to New Comedians in New York
(59:30) Persistence, Patience, and the Long Game
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1h 3min
July 04, 2025 Episode 27: Jonah Nigh - Opera to Open Mic
Jonah Nigh is a standup comedian based in Manhattan.
Instagram and all episodes
(00:00) Verbal Assault in Harlem: The Moment NYC Became the Dream
(02:08) Opera Obsession and the Voice That Almost Was
(05:46) Surgery, Silence, and Reinvention
(08:11) Sommelier Detour and Bedbugs in Brooklyn
(10:43) From Grant Writing to Juilliard
(13:10) Always Funny: Childhood Roasts and Comic Roles
(15:38) The Baking Show Spark That Changed Everything
(18:12) First Class, First Set, First Laugh
(21:06) Training With Comedy Coaches Like a Pro
(24:30) Tracking the Hustle: Spreadsheets, Sets, and Self-Critique
(27:05) Starting Comedy at 45: Lower Stakes, Higher Wisdom
(30:10) Career Goals: Building a Creative Pie Chart
(33:24) Comedy as Cultural Weapon: Code-Switching and Truth-Telling
(36:19) Queer, Asian, Adopted—and Owning the Stage
(39:56) Comedy Heroes: From Joan Rivers to Jack Benny
(44:28) Advice to New Comics: Get in a Class and Get on Stage
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53min

FAQs about Artists of New York:

How many episodes does Artists of New York have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.