Alexander Pearlman is a stand-up comedian, content creator, and podcaster from Philadelphia. He discovered his passion for comedy at 18, inspired by Robin Williams and Jonathan Winters. Over the years, he refined his style, navigating the evolving comedy scene in Philadelphia while balancing other careers. ⁣ After stepping away from stand-up in 2018 due to financial instability, he found success on TikTok, gaining millions of followers through his sharp, insightful commentary. Now known as Pearlmania 500, he co-hosts the hit podcast Too Many Tabs with his wife, covering historical deep dives and cultural analysis. ⁣ His additional podcasts, The Warm Up and Vibing Out with the Food Idiot, expand on their dynamic content. Pearlman embraces digital platforms like Patreon and YouTube, leveraging them to sustain his career while advocating for community engagement and free expression.

Tony Weaver Jr., author of Weirdo, empowers kids to embrace self-love and confidence through storytelling. Growing up as a nerdy, introverted kid in Atlanta, Tony struggled with self-esteem but found his voice through writing. ⁣ With a background in acting and strategic communications from Elon University, he founded an edtech company that uses storytelling to support mental health and literacy. ⁣ After gaining millions of followers on TikTok, Tony now dreams of partnering with major platforms like Disney to expand his impact. His journey is a testament to authenticity, creativity, and resilience.

Tyler Bender is a comedian and content creator based in Los Angeles, originally from Utah. With a background in musical theater, Tyler studied at the University of Utah before burning out and transitioning into comedy. After finding success creating viral content on TikTok, including her popular "Almond Mom" sketch, she quickly gained recognition for her sharp humor and relatable takes on social and cultural moments. ⁣ Her content, which often satirizes internet trends like the "tradwife" movement, has landed her appearances on Good Morning America and caught the attention of Hulu. Known for her ability to "punch up" and make people laugh without being divisive, Tyler has built a loyal fanbase across platforms like TikTok and YouTube. ⁣ Now living in LA, Tyler is focusing on traditional media, having recently written her first short film, System, a dark comedy about AI girlfriends. With aspirations to create and star in her own TV series, she draws inspiration from shows like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Abbott Elementary.

Blake Pavey is an Australian comedian known for blending sharp humor with personal storytelling, often drawing from his experience living with cystic fibrosis. Initially a quiet kid, he found his comedic voice in high school and launched his stand-up career at 19. ⁣ During the pandemic, he gained a following through viral TikTok sketches, which helped him transition to live performances. ⁣ Now touring full-time across Australia, Blake is set to release his debut stand-up special, Blakeawish, on YouTube. He is also expanding into acting, with a role in Amazon Prime's Deadlock.

Tiege Dooley-Panko, originally from Chicago, is a multifaceted creative who began her journey in comedy through improv at Groundlings and Second City. She later danced as a Lakers Girl during Kobe Bryant's final season before pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism at the University of Missouri. ⁣ After moving to LA to continue dancing, the pandemic led her to explore stand-up comedy, scriptwriting, and even authoring a book. Now, she balances performing at comedy clubs with writing, embracing her ADHD-influenced, fast-paced journey. ⁣ Tiege is also passionate about promoting mindful digital habits, running a social media detox program, and encouraging healthier relationships with technology.

Originally from the Del Amo neighborhood of Carson, California, he brings a unique blend of humor and relatability to the stage.

In this episode, we sit down with the charismatic Del Amo Manny. Del Amo shares his journey from discovering stand-up through a friend to honing his craft on the open mic circuit.

We delve into the challenges of navigating the comedy scene in LA, the importance of social media in his career, and his unique approach to writing and performing.

Del Amo also discusses his long-term goals and his philosophy on building a successful career in comedy.

Tori Piskin's comedic journey includes performing at the 2019 New York Comedy Festival's TBS Comics to Watch and headlining iconic venues like Caroline's on Broadway.

Her special, Prettiest Girl at the Special School, premiered on SiriusXM, and her viral content, like "Asking Gen-Z Mid-2000s Pop Culture Trivia," has earned her over 160k followers.

She co-hosts the top-50 iTunes podcast Got It From My Mama, featured on The Late Late Show with James Corden, and her award-winning script KUIRKY reflects her unique perspective.

Tori's bold storytelling extends to acting, with credits in A Nice Girl Like You and MTV's Wild N' Out, cementing her as a multi-talented creative force.

Tina Friml is a New York-based stand-up comedian celebrated for her animated optimism and fearless honesty in addressing life with cerebral palsy. Originally from Burlington, Vermont, Tina transitioned to comedy after a background in theater and songwriting. Her sharp wit and unique perspective have earned her a dedicated online following, with over 225K Instagram and 140K TikTok followers.

She has performed at top comedy festivals, including the Limestone Comedy Festival, the NBC Comedy Spotlight Series at Boston's Women in Comedy Festival, and the New York Comedy Festival. Tina has opened for notable acts like Bobcat Goldthwait, Hari Kondabolu, and Michele Buteau. Beyond New York, she has captivated audiences across the U.S., performing sold-out shows nationwide and continuing to break barriers in comedy.

Matt O'Brien has appeared on Comedy Central, TBS, Fox, CBC, and PBS's Odd Squad.

He created and starred in his own hour-long special for The Comedy Network in Canada and recently made his fifth televised gala appearance at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.

A winner of Sirius XM Radio's Top Comic, he was also recognized by Time Out Magazine as one of their "Top 10 Comics to Watch."