So What Do You Really Do?
Do you ever wonder what your favorite comedians, actors, or musicians do when they're not making you laugh or entertaining you on stage? "So What Do You Really Do?" has got you covered! Featuring a who's who list of guests, including Jim Jefferies, Lewis Black, and Jessica Kirson, "So What Do You Really Do?" is a must-listen for comedy fans and anyone curious about what goes on behind the scenes. 🎙️From music therapists to sex workers (yes, you read that right), host Deadair Dennis Maler delves deep into the lives of his fellow comedians, actors, and musicians, uncovering their offstage passions and professions. 🎭With his signature wit and insatiable curiosity, Deadair Dennis chats with your favorite comedians and entertainers about their day jobs, passions, and everything in between. It's the ultimate backstage pass to the fascinating lives of some of the most talented people in the entertainment industry. 🍿Deadair Dennis Maler: Radio pro, comedy festival veteran, founder of BostonComedyShows.com, and Comedy Editor for DigBoston. Tune in for your weekly dose of Dennis. 🤣
- Update frequency
- every 21 days
- Average duration
- 78 minutes
- Episodes
- 110
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Tour Blog 10 - End of the Road
It's the end of the road for host Deadair Dennis Maler. While at home he catches you up on the shows in LA, SLC, Missouri, Pittsburgh, and Denver (if he can remember it). What did he learn from his 3…
Comedian, Actress, and Teleprompter Operator Tia Jai
On this episode of the podcast, host Deadair Dennis talks to comedian, teleprompter opertator, and pandemic friend Tia Jai. Dennis and Tia met through the social media app Clubhouse during the days o…
Tour Blog 09 - LA Open Mics
Host Deadair Dennis is on the road and taking you with him. What are open mics in Los Angeles like? Find out with host Deadair Dennis as he walks you through the good, the bad, and the cocaine of LA …
Chris Duffy
On this episode of "So, What Do You Really Do?", host Deadair Dennis chats with comedian, TV writer, and podcaster Chris Duffy. The two go way back to the Boston comedy scene, where they crossed path…
Tour Blog 08 - An Unneccessary Stop
🚗💨 Ever wonder what it’s really like to be a road comic? Spoiler: It’s not all laughs and limelight—sometimes it’s gas station dinners, questionable motels, and whatever the hell just happened in Tex…
Ron Placone: The Road Comic Life & Chasing the Dream
On this episode of So, What Do You Really Do? host Deadair Dennis talks to comedian, writer, and filmmaker Ron Placone.
While traveling in Los Angeles, Dennis sat down in his AirBnB to talk with Ron …
Tour Blog 07 - The Wrong Shoes
Host Deadair Dennis is on the road and taking you along for the ride. This time, he lands in New Orleans—where he ends up staying longer than planned. Follow along for an inside look at the unpredict…
Tour Blog 06 - Just in Case
Host Deadair Dennis is on the road and taking you with him. This is the second of two Florida updates. After a quick weekend in South Carolina performing with Wit's End, Dennis returns to Florida, wh…
Tour Blog 05 - Start Clapping Now
Deadair Dennis is hitting the road again, this time with stories straight from Jacksonville and Charleston. In this first of two Florida updates, Dennis kicks things off by trying to avoid his Trump-…
Tour Blog 04 - Making Exceptions
Host Deadair Dennis is on the road, and you're coming with him. This time, he’s playing tourist in the Peach State—and bringing back interviews! Dennis chats with fellow Atlanta tour guides C and Les…
Tour Blog 03 - Community
Deadair Dennis is on the move, and he's dragging you along for the ride—whether you like it or not. The journey kicks off in Richmond, where things actually go surprisingly well... until they don’t. …
Tour Blog 02 - Beaches & Saturday Nights
Deadair Dennis is hitting the road, swapping the studio for three months of cross-country comedy touring. In this second road vlog, Dennis is still in Baltimore, juggling family time, open mics, and …
Tour Blog 01 - Anxiety & Open Mics
Deadair Dennis is hitting the road, swapping the studio for three months of cross-country comedy touring. In this first road vlog, he’s amped up, a little on edge, and already overthinking every wors…
Comedy from the Casket w/ Benny Blue
Host Deadair Dennis sits down with comedian and podcaster Benny Blue to talk about his audacious and heartfelt debut comedy special, *Live From My Mother’s Funeral*. Blending stand-up, storytelling, …
Inside the World of a Modern Jester: Alex Feldman
Who finishes the Boston Marathon on a unicycle and still has energy to make the world laugh? Alex “The Jester” Feldman, the gibberish-speaking, rule-breaking performer who’s redefined what it means t…
Funny Girl, Serious History: Comedian & History Buff Dawn Brodey
From houseboats to Hollywood, Dawn Brodey has lived a life as diverse as her comedic style. Join Deadair Dennis and guest Dawn Brodey, comedian and host of the hilarious podcast, "HILF: History I'd L…
More Than Just a Funny Face: Clown & Children's Entertainer Bri Crabtree
Ever wondered what it takes to be a professional clown? Bri Crabtree shares how she turned her childhood hobby into a career that brings joy to countless kids.
Originally discovered on TikTok (proof…
Secrets of an NBC Page: Comedian Janelle Draper Spills on the Tonight Show
Deadair Dennis welcomes the hilarious Janelle Draper to the show. A bicostal comedian with roots in Boston and a career launch in LA, Janelle spills the beans on her time as an NBC Page on The Tonigh…
The Funny Truth: Life as a Universal Studios Guide with Daneille Soto
Ever wonder what it's REALLY like to be a comedian on the rise?
Join us for a fun dive behind the scenes with comedian, writer, and "Golden Girls" expert Danielle Soto. Danielle shares her funny and…
Orange County Ska Sensation: "Bite Me Bambi" Singer Tahlena Chikami
"Bite Me Bambi's" frontwoman Tahlena Chikami joins Deadair Dennis Maler to spill the tea on her journey from child actor in sunny Orange County to ska queen. The musician and actress reveals the stru…