Coffee Talk (Cawfee Tawk) with Tara Cannistraci
Welcome to Cawfee Tawk with Tara Cannistraci AKA TaraJokes! It's Monday so time to wake up and enjoy your morning cawfee with Tara, your favorite NYC comic born and raised in the Bronx. In each episode, 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!
Episodes
This week on Cawfee Tawk, comedian Tara Cannistraci sits down with actor, singer, and songwriter Dante Palminteri for a hilarious and heartwarming conversation that spans generations, culture, and career paths.
Dante shares what it was like growing up with very old-school Italian parents—both actors—while navigating his own creative journey. From stories about his legendary father Chazz Palminteri refusing to get caught up in...
This week on Cawfee Tawk, we’re putting the mic down and the heart on full blast as comedian Tara Cannistraci trades punchlines for purpose, taking us back to her days as a school counselor in the Grand Concourse section of the Bronx. Before the stages and spotlights, Tara was navigating hallways filled with big personalities and even bigger potential. She shares the story of how the kids listened to her—not because she was loud, b...
In this heartfelt episode of Cawfee Tawk, comedian Tara Cannistraci gets real about imposter syndrome—the sneaky, joy-stealing voice in our heads that tells us we don’t belong, even when we do. Tara opens up about her own struggles with self-doubt as a performer, but also reminds us that imposter syndrome doesn’t just hit entertainers—it’s everywhere.
From the stage to the boardroom to your own living room, Tara shares insig...
In this episode of Cawfee Tawk, Italian-American comedian Tara Cannistraci breaks down her borough radar — because trust her, she knows when someone’s from Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, or the Bronx the minute they walk in the room (and don’t even try to fake it). Tara shows love for her hometown, the Bronx — the last borough standing strong against gentrification — and gets real about the unfair stigma it still faces. Plu...
In this episode of Cawfee Tawk, comedian Tara Cannistraci serves up laughs and real talk as she explores the Italian word "vecchio"—aka, old. From roasting the fact that her Grandma looked like a grandma her entire life to the shocking realization that Archie Bunker was only 48 in All in the Family (wait, WHAT?!), Tara dives into the hilarious and humbling signs of aging.
She’s calling out the ridiculous pressure for women to "age ...
In this hilarious and heartwarming episode of Cawfee Tawk, comedian Tara Cannistraci sits down with online fitness sensation Body Fit by Amy—aka the Jeff Bezos of online workouts—to talk all things fitness, food, and finding your people. From starting in her garage to building a massive online fitness empire, Amy shares how she grew her supportive, all-levels-welcome community.
Tara and Amy bond over their love-hate relationship wi...
Pull up a chair and pour yourself a hot cawfee—this week, Bronx’s own Tara Cannistraci welcomes Staten Island’s rising comedy star Nicky Paris for a no-holds-barred tawk about life, laughs, and lasagna. These two Italian-American firecrackers dive deep into their borough upbringings, and how agida is a term they are bringing to Los Angeles.
Nicky confesses his sacrilegious obsession with chain restaurants (yes, Tara gasps), a...
In this episode of Cawfee Tawk, comedian Tara Cannistraci sits down with the hilarious and unfiltered Eleanor Kerrigan for a deep dive into their East Coast roots, big families, and even bigger personalities. These two comedians bond over the shared chaos of growing up in tight-knit neighborhoods where everyone’s family is in your business—and even bailing you out of jail.
Eleanor dishes on what it was like growing up in a huge Iri...
In this deeply personal solo episode of Cawfee Tawk, comedian and Bronx native Tara Cannistraci gets real about the one thing we all struggle with—change. Whether you’re 18 or 80, change is hard, and Tara opens up about her own journey of navigating it at every stage of her life.
From having her first truly safe home at age 29 to grappling with major life transitions, Tara shares honest reflections on what it means to try to grow w...
On this episode of Cawfee Tawk, Tara Cannistraci sits down with the hilariously unfiltered Brittany Schmitt—and let’s just say, their first meeting didn’t exactly go as planned. (Spoiler: Brittany thought Tara was just a fan, and in an interracial relationship with Craig Robinson. Awkward much?)
The two dive into the darkest corners of Brittany’s comedy. With material rooted in real-life pain—like the death of her mother, complicat...
This week on Cawfee Tawk, Tara dives into one of her favorite Italian-American slang words: "chiacchierone" – a.k.a. a big talker!
From growing up in NYC to her public school report cards that always said “Needs Improvement in Self-Control,” Tara shares hilarious stories of being that kid who just couldn't keep quiet. If you’ve ever been told you talk too much — or if you know a proud chiacchierone in your life — you’ll love this ...
On this week’s 𝑪𝒂𝒘𝒇𝒆𝒆 𝑻𝒂𝒘𝒌 𝒘/ 𝑻𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒊 Tara sat down with Paul Costabile, host, comedian & interviewer extrodinaire. They got nostalgic about their Italian American East Coast roots, how parenting has changed with the next generation and when to turn on and OFF the 𝑰𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒎. How do we keep our old school values with the new school way of doing things? Tara keeps it as always refreshing...
On this heartfelt episode of Cawfee Tawk,
On this episode of Cawfee Tawk, Tara Cannistraci sits down with the hilarious and whip-smart Renée Percy for a comedy catch-up that spans Vegas stages, Canadian roots, and the wild ride of showbiz. The two first met at the legendary Dirty at 12:30 show, where Tara knew immediately legs in the air or not, Renée was her...
In this episode of Cawfee Tawk with Tara Cannistraci, Tara discusses her fear and anxiety around telling certain jokes and even entertaining and interviewing certain guests on this podcast. Tara talks about her deep desire for a connection with her audience and her feelings about canceling cancer culture. She also speaks from the heart on telling her audience about her past experience as a school counselor and at the end of the day...
This week on Cawfee Tawk, Tara sits down with reality TV icon Farrah Abraham for an unfiltered conversation you won't want to miss. From her unforgettable days on MTV to navigating life as a single mom, Farrah opens up about the challenges she's faced including overcoming homelessness and the strength it took to keep going. She also reveals something you might not know—she's part Italian! Farrah ...
In a heartfelt and funny episode, Tara opens up about her late grandmother Rose, her sharp wit, bold opinions, and the heartbreaking realities of watching a loved one battle dementia. From wild one-liners about Tara’s love life to tender hospital memories, Tara reflects on the complexity of caretaking, grief, and finding laughter in the hardest moments. If you've ever loved someone through memory loss, this episode will hit home. A...
This week on Cawfee Tawk, Tara’s fresh from the movie theater (yes, a real theater!) after catching The Alto Knights starring the incredible Kathrine Narducci. The film dives into the lives of Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, and it’s got Tara thinking: about loyalty, nostalgia, history, and yes... Italian slang. Words like Morte Di Fame hit differently when you hear them in context. And Tara shares how those moments brought her f...
A Thousand Years is NOW a children’s book! 📚🤍 On this week’s episode of Cawfee Talk w/ Tara Cannistraci I sat down with singer/songwriter and fellow paisana Christina Perri
Christina spoke about evolving as a woman and ...
🚨 Shoes in the house? Fuhgeddaboudit! 🚨 Tara is breaking down why wearing your outside shoes inside is just plain gross. Think about it—sidewalk sludge, bathroom bacteria, and whatever else you stepped in today, all getting tracked onto your rugs and floors. YUCK. Studies show that shoes carry bacteria like E. coli and C. diff, which can lead to infections, and a 2017 study found that 90% of the bacteria on shoes transfer to clea...
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