The Stein Time Show
Michael Stein interviews comedians, actors, and various other artists from all walks of life, exploring their careers, successes, struggles, and deep thoughts. Hard-hitting, fast-moving, and hyper.
Episodes
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 follo...
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 follower...
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,...
Their viral success includes an 85M-view iPhone skit and recognition from comedian...
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, Bl...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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.”
Chris Duffy is best known for his work on the popular podcast How to Be a Better Human.
His comedic TED Talk, How to Find Laughter Anywhere, has resonated with audiences worldwide.
Chris has made appearances on Good Morning America, ABC News, NPR, and National Geographic Explorer.
As a writer, he contributed to both seasons of Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas on HBO, executive produced by John Oliver.
He also created and hosts the strea...
Behind the Laughs, Vince Carone's Comedic Journey.
For over 20 years, he's combined a stage presence that's unmatched and material that slays in any setting. He is a laugh-making machine with an incredible ability to connect with your everyday struggles.
His quick-witted, fast-paced style delivers an avalanche of punchlines that never cease, captivating audiences and eliciting uproarious laughter.
In Vince's world, life isn't all s...
Tiffany “T.Barb” Barber is a comedian and actress who left a 14-year career in social work to follow her dreams. As a first-generation college graduate from Detroit, she broke her family's cycle of incarceration and refused to let the odds hold her back. She attended Dillard University, an HBCU, and later earned her MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy, proving her resilience every step of the way.
Kno...
Stephanie Tejada, known as the "New Queen of Comedy". She began her career as a host for "Signature Hits," a New York-based TV series, before moving to Las Vegas to pursue dance and modeling. Her work in the modeling world saw her featured in magazines like Low Rider and Show Magazine, while her passion for comedy was fueled by icons like Lucille Ball and Jim Carrey.
In 2016, Stephanie joined the cast of B...
Selene Luna is a talented comedian and advocate for the little people community, known for her unique perspective and empowering humor. Growing up in Los Angeles, Selene faced limited acting opportunities due to her height, often cast in stereotypical roles as magical creatures or monsters. Frustrated by these constraints, she turned to stand-up comedy, inspired by her friend and mentor, Margaret Cho, who encouraged her to embrace ...
Sarah Fatemi is an emerging stand-up comedian whose journey into comedy began during her graduate studies at Loyola Marymount University. Inspired by her classmates and the representation of Middle Eastern women in the comedic landscape, Sarah took the leap into performance. Her first open mic at Danny's Venice was a memorable experience, leading to her debut at the Ha Ha Comedy Club in North Hollywood, where she won second place i...
Christina Walkinshaw is a comedian based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with roots in Vancouver, Canada. She began her stand-up career in the late 1990s at Yuck Yuck's in Ottawa, a comedy club renowned for nurturing new talent. Encouraged by her friend Spicoli, Christina quickly fell in love with comedy after her first sold-out performance. With a background in journalism from Carleton University, she has always embraced her quirky per...
Rajiv Satyal is a talented comedian and storyteller hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio. He discovered his passion for stand-up comedy at Go Bananas Comedy Club, encouraged by his brother, a well-known queer author. Initially, Satyal’s comedy focused on observational humor, but he eventually embraced his Indian heritage, weaving in personal anecdotes and cultural commentary that resonate with audiences.
As he navigated the complexities...
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