Episode 31: Sergio Chicon
On Episode 31 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with stand-up comedian, Sergio Chicon. Born and raised in the Lower East Side, Sergio still lives and works in NYC, and is the host of the DBS podcast, also known as The Chicon Show. In addition to headlining in theaters and comedy clubs all around the country, Sergio has been featured on MTV, Comedy Central, BET On Blast, LIVE AT Gotham on AXS TV, and more.
Episode 30: Tanael Joachim (TJ)
On Episode 30 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia chat with a rising stand-up comedy star, Tanael Joachim, also known as TJ. Originally from Haiti and growing up speaking Creole and French, TJ learned English watching Comedy Central. We talk about how coming from Haiti has given TJ a unique perspective on the American Experience - from religion, to race, to everyday idiosyncrasies. TJ is a regular at the Comedy Cellar and the Gotham Comedy Club in NYC, and has performed at festivals all over the U.S.. Additionally, TJ is a New York Times op-ed contributor, and his comedy special titled January 3rd is out now on Amazon Prime.
Episode 29: Vanessa Hollingshead
In Episode 29 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with actress and stand-up comedian Vanessa Hollingshead. Vanessa’s credits include Comedy Central Presents, Live At Jongleurs, Just for Laughs, The Jim Breuer Show (MTV), and Funny Women of a Certain Age (Showtime). She was also featured in a number of films, including the now classic cult film, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai.
Episode 28: Dov Davidoff
On Episode 28 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia chat with comedian Dov Davidoff. Dov is a stand-up comic and actor who was featured on HBO’s Crashing starring Pete Holmes, and NBC’s Shades of Blue with Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta. He has also appeared on Maron, Chappelle’s Show, Chelsea Lately, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and the list goes on. His fascinating memoir titled Road Dog about life on the road as a comedian is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Episode 27: Tony Woods LIVE
On this special LIVE Episode 27 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with the legendary Tony Woods at The Cutting Room in NYC. Born in North Carolina and hailing from D.C., Tony Woods is known for mentoring Dave Chappelle, was one of the original members of Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, starred in P. Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy (HBO), and more. Recently, he was featured on Tiffany Haddish's They Ready (Netflix). Things didn't go 100% as planned and as a result, this episode is more free-form than usual. Enjoy!
Episode 26: Gary Gulman
On Episode 26 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia & Mike chat with the amazing Gary Gulman! Gary’s last stand-up special, The Great Depresh (HBO), was a massive success. You've seen him in Warner Brother's Joker, Inside Amy Schumer (Comedy Central), and soon you’ll be able to watch his upcoming series Life & Beth on Hulu, also starring Amy Schumer. You can also see Gary live at Carnegie Hall on November 13th!
Episode 25: DC Benny
On Episode 25 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with comedian DC Benny. Benny is a staple of the New York standup comedy scene. He can be seen on Leslie Jone's Supermarket Sweep (ABC), and Night Train (Starz) with Wyatt Cenac. Benny also co-hosts the story-telling podcast Tall But True with his friend, Cash Cab’s Ben Bailey, where guests like Ray Romano, Dom Irrera, Colin Quinn, Adam Ferrara, Artie Lange, and Bill Burr share funny stories and talk smack.
Episode 24: Marc Theobald
On Episode 24 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia chat with Marc Theobald. Marc is not only a great comic but also a very successful writer, and he’s done it all by staying true to his Brooklyn roots. He is currently a writer producer on Tracy Morgan’s The Last OG, and brings a different perspective to the game of comedy. In addition to writing and producing, Marc continues to perform as a standup comedian and is working on an upcoming tour with Tracy Morgan later this year.
Episode 23: Rob Cantrell
In Episode 23 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with Rob Cantrell. Rob was on the incredibly funny series The Last OG with Tracy Morgan on TBS, Comedy Central’s Colbert Report, HBO's Flight of The Conchords, Last Comic Standing, and more. He’s performed stand-up at SXSW, Bonnaroo, and The New York Comedy Festival, and has written on projects for Adult Swim, Vice and Comedy Central.
Episode 22: Marina Franklin
In Episode 22 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia chat with Marina Franklin. Marina is a true veteran comic. Her onscreen credits include FX's documentary Hysterical, CW Presents' One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female, HBO’s Crashing, the hit movie Trainwreck, Stephen Colbert’s Late Show, Conan O’Brien, Louie Season V, Comedy Central’s Chappelle’s Show, and more. FriendsLikeUs, her critically acclaimed podcast, is available on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen.
Episode 21: Yamaneika
This week, Masavia and Mike chat with the hilarious Yamaneika Saunders, one of the hottest stand-up comics in New York City, and a rising star of the comedy business. Yamaneika was recently featured on Crashing and That Damn Michael Che on HBO, Flatbush Misdemeanors on Showtime, Comedy Central's Broad City, Inside Amy Schumer, and so much more. You can also find her comedy specials on Comedy Central and Netflix.
20. Lenny Marcus
On Episode 20 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia chat with comedian, writer, and producer, Lenny Marcus. A veteran comedian whose career spans more than 20 years, Lenny's list of credits is impressive to say the least. Aside from being a mainstay of the New York City comedy scene and performing all over the world, Lenny was featured on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, FX's Louie, and many more.
19. BONUS: The Patrice O’Neal Roast
Welcome to Comedy Anatomy’s very first Bonus Episode: The Patrice O’Neal Roast!
Held at NYC's Boston Comedy Club, this never-before-seen 2003 roast was hosted by Rich Vos, with Robert Kelly, DC Benny, Vanessa Hollingshead, Colin Quinn, Todd Barry, Jim Norton, Bill Burr, Lynne Koplitz, Ben Bailey, Keith Robinson, and most importantly, Greg Giraldo AND the great Patrice O’Neal. We’re excited to share the full-length audio of this roast on the Comedy Anatomy Podcast.
18. Don Reed
On Episode 18 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with comedian, actor, writer and director, Don Reed. Don is a veteran standup comic who worked on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno for many years, appeared on The Cosby Show, A Different World, Robert Townsend’s Hollywood Shuffle, as well as several HBO shows and comedy specials. He also wrote and performed multiple off-Broadway one-man-shows based on his life experiences. Don’s story is an important one, and offers great insights into the realities of the comedy and entertainment business, both then, and now.
17. Dane Cook
On Episode 17 of Comedy Anatomy hosts Masavia Greer and Mike George chat with Dane Cook. Dane is one of the world's best-known comedians, having sold out arenas, published platinum comedy albums, and starred in numerous Hollywood films and TV series. Dane has appeared on Oprah, he's hosted Saturday Night Live, and continues to tour while also writing, directing, and producing. We explore his career, his ups and downs, and his outlook on life.
16. Pete Dominick
On Episode 16 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia chat with Pete Dominick. Pete is a stand up comic, speaker, news commentator, journo activist, moderator, and more. Pete was the host of a highly successful radio show on SIRIUSXM, Stand Up with Pete Dominick for almost 14 years. From his early days as a stand up comic making a splash on the NYC scene, to landing coveted gigs at The Daily Show and The Colbert Report, and many TV appearances since, we cover it all.
15. Neal Brennan
On Episode 15 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with a very special guest: comedian Neal Brennan. Neal is an Emmy-nominated writer, producer, director, and stand-up comic known for co-creating and co-writing the Comedy Central series Chappelle's Show with Dave Chappelle. In 2017, Neal released the one-hour stand-up special 3 Mics on Netflix to widespread critical acclaim.
14. Thom Tran
In Episode 14 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia chat with comedian Thom Tran. Thom is a fantastic comic with a very unique point of view. He's a staple at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles, and has appeared on numerous TV shows. Most importantly, Thom has traveled around the world performing for the U.S. Armed Forces. He is himself an Iraq war veteran, and was featured in Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy on Netflix. He's also a broadcaster in L.A., a musician, and a lover of cats.
13. Royale Watkins
On lucky Episode 13 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with comedian Royale Watkins. Royale was on the very first, highly-revered Def Comedy Jam Tour. Aside from being a great stand-up, Royale does it all: He's an actor, writer, producer, and director. Most recently, he's been working as a writer and consulting producer for ABC's A Million Little Things, and he executive-produced and wrote All the Way Black for BET Plus, just to name a few.
12. Joe DeRosa
On Episode 12 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with comedian, actor, writer, producer, and sandwich-maker extraordinaire, Joe DeRosa. Joe was featured on Comedy Central Presents: Straight Up, Stand up, HBO’s Crashing, FX’s Louie, and more. Check out Joe’s podcasts, WSYIH (We’ll See You in Hell) on Patreon and Uninformed on Apple Podcasts. Joe’s comedy albums are available on Apple Music.