This week on Cawfee Tawk, I'm sittin' down with my friend and hilarious comedian Greg Baldwin for a real one. We're tawkin' about everything from how to train yourself into a legit New York accent (it's not just yelling "I'm walkin' here!") to the highs and hangovers of chasing greatness in comedy.

Greg opens up about his journey — how addiction started at a young age, how he found himself deep in it, and how he's now 19 years sober. What began as an act of kindness — buying groceries for a struggling comic and helping him get sober — unexpectedly led Greg to his first comedy show… and ultimately to producing the Legends comedy show. What started as an impressions night turned into a room filled with comedy royalty, including alums from Saturday Night Live. He shares what it's really like having access to the green room — the stories, the pressure, the magic behind the curtain.

I share my own rollercoaster — landing the New York Yankees job and going from the stage to the big screen in centerfield, thinking 2020 was finally gonna be my year… and then watching touring, momentum, and even my wedding plans disappear overnight.

We get honest about the business: the constant chase for the "next big thing," how comparison robs you of your own glory, and how we both overthink so much we forget to actually enjoy the wins. We talk failure, ego, anxiety, meditation (which I can't do), and how even in the middle of big moments, the smallest things can take you down.

At the end of the day, it's about finding that happy medium — being okay with the highs, the lows, and living a life of service.

It's funny. It's vulnerable. It's a little chaotic. Basically, it's cawfee with two overthinkers trying to figure it out.

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Welcome to Cawfee Tawk with Tara Cannistraci AKA TaraJokes! Join comedian Tara Cannistraci every Monday! Tara reflects on the week that was or the life that was, whether it's nostalgia about NYC life, current trends, or real-life stories. This podcast is perfectly timed to accompany your morning coffee. Good morning, fellow cawfee lovers! -- Tara Cannistraci is an Italian-American comedian, actress, and writer, hailing from the vibrant streets of the Bronx, New York. Tara's talents have lit up the stage, television, film, and even centerfield as the scoreboard host for the New York Yankees.

Tara brought her unfiltered, humorous take on popular sports topics to SNY's Emmy award-winning television show "Oh Yeah," where she both wrote for and featured in the series. Currently, she co-hosts the Chazz Palminteri Show podcast, captivating audiences with her honest insights and vivacious personality. She also co-produced and starred in We Stand Comedy's multi award-winning short film "The Chart" showcasing her versatility & misdirecting sense of humor.

On social media, Tara has gained a following by sharing the words and phrases she grew up hearing in her New York Italian neighborhood, resonating with people across the country. Her comedy album, "I'm Talkin' Here," is a regular feature on Sirius XM.

Tara's new YouTube series, "Boroughbreds," features her doing hilarious on-the-street interviews throughout the New York boroughs, highlighting all things New York from common phrases to family owned businesses.

Tara has opened for comedy heavyweights like Josh Wolf, Joey Diaz and Vic DiBitetto, and now headlines shows across the U.S. and Canada. Her authenticity and wit continue to win over audiences wherever she performs!