But I Also Podcast

Justin Williams and Aaron Kominos-Smith first chat about the standup comedy scene in New Jersey and the often under recognized show that had its roots there: Def Comedy Jam. After learning about Justin's meandering comedy career, he then discusses his life leading up to and work as a college professor. Justin, or Dr. Williams, is currently a professor at The City College of New York and is a published author. His comedy can be found at www.justinwilliamscomedy.com and his book (Pan-Africanism in Ghana) can be found on Amazon. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite Podcast app so you never miss an episode! Follow us: Twitter @ButIAlso Instagram @ButIAlso Facebook: www.facebook.com/ButIAlso

Her prints have appeared in movies, tv shows, clothing stores, and maybe even on the shirt you're wearing right now! Rose Sol's artistic background has taken her through many careers, currently working as a textile designer for Talbots. She discusses her love of her job and how it allows her to be both creative AND have a steady income! We then spice up the conversation chatting about hot sauce and Rose's own brand: Sol Sauce. Learn about the trials and tribulations of distributing your own food product and what other great things Rose has on the backburner. Check out her motorcycle/food blog at www.tacocrush.com and her motorcycle group at https://themissfires.com Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite Podcast app so you never miss an episode! Follow us: Twitter @ButIAlso Instagram @ButIAlso Facebook: www.facebook.com/ButIAlso

Touring standup comic Brett Druck has always had a fulfilling way of making ends meet. Before comedy took off, Brett worked as a crew member at everyone's favorite grocery store: Trader Joes! He explains their culture and how they keep employee morale so high. While his hands are good at stocking shelves they are even better at tossing the disc (Frisbee, for those unafraid of copyright infringements). Learn how Ultimate Frisbee started at Brett's high school decades ago, how they keep its spirit alive, and finally how the sport has grown into a professional league with real teams and REAL announcers. Check out Brett's comedy at www.brettdruck.com and check out Major League Ultimate, dude. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite Podcast app so you never miss an episode! Follow us: Twitter @ButIAlso Instagram @ButIAlso Facebook: www.facebook.com/ButIAlso

Having spent years in development, Sabrina found herself working at the 92nd Street Y as the Manager of Direct Marketing and Data Integrity. After learning what those fancy terms mean, host Aaron Kominos-Smith then discusses how Sabrina became interested in movies. She has watched thousands of them and implores us all to head to the theater! Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite Podcast app so you never miss an episode! Follow us: Twitter @ButIAlso Instagram @ButIAlso Facebook: www.facebook.com/ButIAlso

Ep 18 – Working from Home in his Pajamas! – Sales Recruiter and Voice Over Actor Brian McGuinness Actors are often told not to quit their day jobs and Brian McGuinness has found the perfect way to keep his. Working as a recruiter for a publishing company, Brian can make calls from home and stay in his pajamas all day. Not a fan of getting dressed, Brian can then head to his recording booth and tape an audition for his other passion: voice over acting. We discuss how not to make a good impression on a recruiter and then how voiceover acting can be simultaneously fun, frustrating, silly, lucrative, and rewarding. Check out Brian at www.laughatbrian.com and pay close attention during that next commercial…you just might hear Brian! Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite Podcast app so you never miss an episode! Follow us: Twitter @ButIAlso Instagram @ButIAlso Facebook: www.facebook.com/ButIAlso

Working non-stop for nine years, Sara hustled as an investment banker on Wall Street until being let go from her company. Less a sad day and more a happy one, her new situation allowed Sara a chance to travel the world and create Embolden Adventures as a way to help spread excitement about travel. We discuss first her time working with banks and fancy acronyms and then learn about some of her amazing travels. Check out her website/blog/podcast at http://www.emboldenadventures.com and be emboldened! Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite Podcast app so you never miss an episode! Follow us: Twitter @ButIAlso Instagram @ButIAlso Facebook: www.facebook.com/ButIAlso

They say that if you love your job then you'll never work a day in your life. Dustin Taylor is a comedy junkie and gets paid to watch standup – as long he brings out a few drinks during the show. He is also a political junkie and after describing his enjoyment working as a drink server, he explains what we should expect from our public servants. Reform Our Republic, his political movement, has produced a video explaining the problems with our representative system and Dustin chats about our current political environment and some suggestions for improvement. Find out both why and how Dustin Taylor can become Speaker of the House! http://www.facebook.com/dustinforspeaker. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite Podcast app so you never miss an episode! Follow us: Twitter @ButIAlso Instagram @ButIAlso Facebook: www.facebook.com/ButIAlso

Do you remember the name of your math teacher? Middle school math teacher Mike Gentils discusses connecting with his students and overcoming the challenges of bonding with those from different backgrounds. The conversation quickly gets deep and Mike switches from explaining how teachers engross their students to explaining how music consumes him. We discuss jobs, anxiety, education, music and everything in between. Check out Mike's bands Fairway and Mike and TJ at https://fairwaynyc.bandcamp.com and follow them on Facebook. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite Podcast app so you never miss an episode! Follow us: Twitter @ButIAlso Instagram @ButIAlso Facebook: www.facebook.com/ButIAlso

Comedian and writer Lori Palminteri chats about getting in to comedy and building the confidence to call herself a comic. After discussing her goal of writing for television and her writing process, Lori then describes her other passion: surfing. Growing up in Long Island, she was always at the beach and, as a teenager, began to surf. She compares riding a wave with tackling a crowd and can be seen either at a comedy club or beach near you. Check her out at http://www.loripalminteri.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram @loripalminteri Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite Podcast app so you never miss an episode! Follow us: Twitter @ButIAlso Instagram @ButIAlso Facebook: www.facebook.com/ButIAlso

As a comedian, Tony has performed on both Conan and The Late Late Show and his career has already shot beyond his wildest dreams. After discussing the craziness of a comedy career, Tony then explains how he made a living as a marching band show designer. His passion and pride in his work comes across in his confident explanations of how he designs a band's routine. Tony also has a new comedy album out! Find it on his website at http://www.tonydeyo.com. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite Podcast app so you never miss an episode! Follow us: Twitter @ButIAlso Instagram @ButIAlso Facebook: www.facebook.com/ButIAlso