 In this episode I sit down with Jeremy Drazner and talk about Jewish foods, being kosher and our show, All You Can Eat. Do both of us love deli food? Does Jeremy know great Asian fusion restaurants? Listen and find out. Bio: Jeremy Drazner is from Buffalo Grove, Illinois. He’s been doing stand-up for a little over four years. He currently co-hosts the Stretch Open Mic and Go Long Showcase and is a co-producer of All You Can Eat.  Socials:  Twitter and Instagram: @jdraz92 

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Episode 58 – Lucy Burger with Cheese Curds with Jeremy Drazner

 In this episode I sit down with Bob Keen as we discuss vices, our mutual passion for Indian cuisine and whether or not Fugu is worth it. Are we living in the last days?  Is Swedish food the strangest food in the world? Listen and find out Bio: Bob Keen is from Chicago. He’s been doing stand-up for 10 years. He is currently producing The Shots Fired open mic at Savemore Liquors as well as an upcoming Wednesday open-mic/showcase at Gold Star Bar. Socials:  @thebobkeen on Instagram 

Episode 57 – Latke Eggs Benedict with Bob Keen

 In this episode I sit down with the producer of this podcast, Michael Johnson(once again) as we discuss hosting open mics, who would win in a fight and whether or not I like pickled foods. How delicious is a Jibarito? How much do I walk? Listen and find out Bio: Michael is from Chicago and has been doing stand-up comedy for 4 years. He currently produces Shots Fired on Wednesday’s at Savemore Lounge in Chicago. Socials:  @therealmikesta on Instagram 

Episode 56 – Sausage Egg and Cheese McMuffin with Michael Johnson

 In this episode I sit down with Ariel Julie as we discuss fetishes, Jewish cuisine and dating advice. Am I completely oblivious to when women are coming on to me? Does Jewish cuisine have some of the best and worst food gastronomy has to offer? Listen and find out Bio: Ariel Julie is from Chicago and has been doing stand-up comedy for 2 yrs. Socials:  Instagram: @ariel_julie_comedy Linktree.com/arieljuliecomedy 

Episode 55 – Rosh Hashanah Brisket And Noodle Kugel with Ariel Julie

 In this episode I sit down with Jess Martínez as we discuss our comedy show that we are co-producing at the Laugh Factory called All You Can Eat. We discuss how comics get booked, what it’s like to be a producer as well as new and different fast food items. Who is the true leader of the All You Can Eat Crew? Do talk about the third producer of All You Can Eat? Listen and find out Bio: Jess Martínez is from the northwest suburbs of Chicago and has been doing comedy for about 4 years. She is  currently producing All You Can Eat and is also the associate producer at Las Locas Comedy and assistant producer at The Moth StorySLAM Chicago.  Socials:  Facebook and Instagram –  @meetjessmartinez  Twitter – @meetjmartinez ,  Website – www.meetjessmartinez.events 

Episode 54 – Rosatti’s Pizza With Mozzarella Sticks And Fried Mushrooms With Jess Martínez

 In this episode I sit down with Corey Wagner, co-host of the very popular web series, “Number Six With Cheese”, as we discuss how and why he (and Sean Ely) started the series, how much time he dedicates to each episode production wise and whether or not Chicago is the best burger city in the world. Is Chicago ridiculous with its hot dog toppings? Does Corey have the greatest job ever? Listen and find out Bio: Corey Wagner is from Toledo, Ohio and currently co-produces the stand-up comedy show Sorry For Killin’ as well as produces and stars in the web series Number Six With Cheese. Check out their website and buy some damn merch!: www.numbersixwithcheese.con Instagram: @CoreyWagnerChicago Youtube: Channels: Corey Wagner, Number Six With Cheese, Digital Bits, Mahoney Boys, Corey&Sean 

Episode 53 – Smash Burgers With Cheese Topped With Truff Hotter Sauce And Garlic Aoili with Corey Wagner

 In this episode I sit down with Tim Brennan as we discuss working the road, sobriety, regional fast food and vaping. Is Omaha a magical place? Is it okay to alienate your audience with deep cut wrestling banter? Listen and find out Bio: Tim Brennan is from the Chicago suburbs and has been doing comedy for 7 years. Other than performing stand-up all around the Midwest, Tim is working on a web series and plans on focusing some of his creative efforts on music. Socials: Instagram and Twitter: @HAHATimBrennan 

Episode 52 – Bacon Cheese Burger and French Onion Soup from Bennigans with Tim Brennan

 In this episode I sit down with Jack Allen at the Soundstooth studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma as we discuss doing comedy on the road, living in the Midwest and coming back to comedy after the pandemic. What defines “alt comedy”? What kind of food did we eat in Tulsa? Listen and find out Bio: Jack Allen currently lives in Chicago, but is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has been performing stand-up comedy off and on for 7 years and currently isn’t producing shit(his words, not mine.) Socials: Instagram: @thejackallenman Facebook.com/thejackallenman Twitter: @jackdallen 

Episode 51 – Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with Jack Allen

 I decided to do a special, two-part episode of the podcast with Prateek Srivastava in honor of my 50th episode. In these episodes we discuss late night eating, conspiracy theories that I may or may not believe in and Zoom comedy. What is a triple bang? How should buffalo chicken rollers be served? Listen and find out Bio: Prateek Srivastava is originally from Chicago, IL and has been doing comedy for 11+ years. He currently has an album, Nick and Sheila’s Kid which debuted at #1 on Amazon and iTunes and is currently available on all platforms. Also, catch his web series, Neurotic By Nature available on his website, Prateekcomedy.com Socials:  @Prateekcomedy (Facebook, Instagram) 

Episode 50 – 2 Chorizo Tacos and a Chicken Torta with Prateek Srivastava (Part 2)

Episode 49 – 2 Chorizo Tacos and a Chicken Torta with Prateek Srivastava (Part 1)

 In this episode I sit down with Tony Vinh as we discuss late night greasy food, working the road and comedian archetypes. What’s it like to work the road? Is it worth it to sell merch? How so Listen and find out Bio: Tony Vinh is originally from Kansas City, KS and has been doing stand-up for twenty years and currently produces The Straight A’s of Comedy. Watch out for his upcoming podcast, The Late Night Food Club Podcast Socials:  Tonyvinh.com Facebook.com/tonyvinh @tonyvinhstagram @tonyvinh.tiktok 

Episode 48 – Carne Asada Burrito with Tony Vinh

 In this episode I sit down with the producer of this podcast, Michael Johnson as we discuss open mic comedy, comedy parties and losing weight. How many people actually listen to this podcast? What’s it like being in the Midwest? Listen and find out Bio: Michael is from Chicago and has been doing stand-up comedy for 4 years. He currently hosts Blue Comedy Wednesday’s at Savemore Lounge in Chicago. Socials:  @therealmikesta on Instagram 

Episode 47 – 6 Double Cheese Sliders with Michael Johnson

 In this episode I sit down with Christian Lawrence in his beautiful home in St. Louis as we talk about antique hunting, comedy show producing and being middle aged. Does Christian recommend buying a home? How good is toasted ravioli? Listen and find out Bio: Christian is from Saint Louis And started doing standup in 1999. He currently produces History Shmistory (stand up comics performing as historical figures) and Boob Gun (a character work showcase) at The Heavy Anchor in St. Louis. Socials:  @heychrischin on everything (Instagram, Facebook, etc.) 

Episode 46 – Hash Scramble with Christian Lawrence

 In this episode I sit down with Avery Brooks as we discuss fast food and his show Campfire Stories as well as comedy in the pandemic. Did the devil inspire McDonald’s to invent McGriddles? How good is duck confit? What the hell is Mo Abbed doing to the microphone in the pic for Campfire Stories? Listen and find out Bio: Avery is from Effingham, IL and has been doing stand-up for 7 years. He currently produces Campfire Stories at the Lincoln Lodge as well as The Golden Streamer podcast. Socials:  Instagram & Twitter – @willvery Instagram – @campfirestories69 

Episode 45 – A Dozen Hush Puppies with Avery Brooks

 In this episode I sit down with Kristen Toomey as we discuss conspiracy theories, celiac disease and #freebritney. What frustrates Kristen about comedy? Do lizard people really run everything? Listen and find out Bio:  Kristen Is from Chicagoland and has been performing her whole life. Her album “Mother.Fucker” is currently available on Spotify  Socials Instagram – @kristentoomey 

Episode 44 – Pasta and Pesto with Kristen Toomey

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