Cawfee Tawk with Tara Cannistraci: – Brittany Schmitt: Dead Moms, DUIs & Dark Laughs

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, complicated family dynamics, divorce, and even a DUI in Arizona—Brittany still finds a way to make you laugh so hard you snort your coffee.

They get real about the art of writing a joke, balancing online personas with who they are on stage, and what it takes to turn tragedy into punchlines. Plus, Brittany flips the script and stumps Tara with a curveball question about her alter ego, leaving even the host speechless for once.

It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s ridiculously funny. Pour yourself a cup and press play.

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Welcome to Cawfee Tawk with Tara Cannistraci AKA TaraJokes! Join comedian Tara Cannistraci every Monday! 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!
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Tara Cannistraci is an Italian-American comedian, actress, and writer, hailing from the vibrant streets of the Bronx, New York. Tara's talents have lit up the stage, television, film, and even centerfield as the scoreboard host for the New York Yankees.

Tara brought her unfiltered, humorous take on popular sports topics to SNY's Emmy award-winning television show “Oh Yeah,” where she both wrote for and featured in the series. Currently, she co-hosts the Chazz Palminteri Show podcast, captivating audiences with her honest insights and vivacious personality. She also co-produced and starred in We Stand Comedy's multi award-winning short film "The Chart” showcasing her versatility & misdirecting sense of humor.

On social media, Tara has gained a following by sharing the words and phrases she grew up hearing in her New York Italian neighborhood, resonating with people across the country. Her comedy album, “I'm Talkin' Here,” is a regular feature on Sirius XM.

Tara's new YouTube series, "Boroughbreds," features her doing hilarious on-the-street interviews throughout the New York boroughs, highlighting all things New York from common phrases to family owned businesses.

Tara has opened for comedy heavyweights like Josh Wolf, Joey Diaz and Vic DiBitetto, and now headlines shows across the U.S. and Canada. Her authenticity and wit continue to win over audiences wherever she performs!