This week, I sat down with Aisha Alfa, absolutely my favorite person in LA! We jumped right into catching up on her Toronto Raptors and their big NBA championship. I learned that the first NBA game was played in Toronto, which doesn't make any sense at all. We talked about how it important it is to have a supportive partner in any endeavor, how to take control when life throws you an amazing curveball, and what her first post-pregnancy meal will be!Follow Aisha on Instagram & Twitter @aishaalfaFor dates and merch (soon I promise) go to www.jgilescomedy.comWe love getting email. Keep 'em coming at [email protected]

We're back with another great episode. Today, I had a chance to talk to my good friends from Chicago, Sean Ely & Corey Wagner. Sean and Corey are the stars of "Number Six with Cheese" a YouTube food review channel. We talked a little bit about how they transitioned from their nine-to-five jobs to being content creators, how they found their fan base, and how important it is to think about the business side of your passion projects.Check out our episode of "Number Six with Cheese" on YouTube at https://youtu.be/XAlHk3_BThQYou can follow Number Six With Cheese on IG @numbersixwithcheese or Facebook at www.facebook.com/numbersixwithcheese You can follow Corey Wagner on IG @Corey.Wagner2 and Sean Ely on IG @theseanwowYou can follow Jonathan on IG or Twitter @JGilesComedy or email us at [email protected] us a review! and check out www.jgilescomedy.com for info on shows and merch. Music by DOSE written by Colin Wolfe ( ascap/ nuthouse music) and Eric Vashon Wilson

It's time for another I'M TRYING with your host Jonathan Giles. Today on the show, we talk to Kaseem Bentley. Kassem was a writer on "Problematic with Moshe Kasher," and he just released a brand new album, "LAKEVIEW." We talk about a very funny photo that my brother sent me, and dive into what it means to be a black comedian, how comics should value themselves more and he convinces me to drop a hot 16, but I only gave him four.Check out "LAKEVIEW on iTunes at itunes.apple.com/us/album/lakeview/1457832693 or stream it on @blondemedicine.You can follow Kassem on IG or Twitter @KaseemBentleyYou can follow Jonathan on IG or Twitter @JGilesComedy or email us at [email protected] out www.jgilescomedy.com for info on shows and merch.

Today on I'M TRYING I sat down with Katrina Davis, the most delightful human being! Katrina was recently named one of LA TimeOut's top comics to watch and I agree! We talked a little bit about comedy, but also how much we love wedding season, why she did not want to do this podcast with me and why it's important to take care of ourselves first before taking care of others. Follow Katrina on Instagram & Twitter @katrinasivad  For dates and merch (one of these days) go to www.jgilescomedy.comI'd love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected]

Today on I'M TRYING I chat it up with my good friend, Mike Masculaso. Mike is the manager at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. We talk about how we met, why he left his dream job at an agency to pursue his new dream, and how life is more about what he can give than what he gets. What a great guy right? Follow Mike on Instagram @mikeyymacFor dates and merch go to www.jgilescomedy.comI'd love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected]

Welcome to the first episode of my podcast "I'M TRYING with Jonathan Giles"Today is just an introduction to the podcast, to me, to my love for puppies. I share a little bit about where I live in Los Angeles and what's on my vision board. Mostly I spent about 20 minutes realizing I should have prepared a little bit more for this first episode. For tour dates and merch go to www.jgilescomedy.com Email me questions or tell me what you're trying to do at [email protected]