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
Salem Historical Tours
On this episode of the podcast I talked to comedian, actor, and owner of Salem Historical Tours Giovanni Alabiso. Gio and I talked about comedy, acting, and, of course, on set gossip. We also discuss…
Kristine Blinn
On this episode of the podcast I spoke with comedian and public school English teacher Kristine Blinn. I think it’s important to hear from the voices of people who are most affected by everything tha…
Jennie Stencel
On this episode I spoke with Jennie Stencel. In addition to being the owner of The Idiot Box Comedy Club, she is also founder of the North Carolina Comedy Festival. We talked about the potential reop…
Laura Lyons
On this episode of the podcast I talked to comedian and law student Laura Lyons. However, before listening to the episode I feel I have to issue a trigger warning, because I don’t want to get message…
Emily Ruskowski
On this episode of the podcast I spoke with, from a safe distance, comedian Emily Ruskowski. In addition to being one of the funniest comedians I know, she is a licensed social worker dealing with te…
Ken Reid
On this episode of the podcast I talked with comedian and podcaster Ken Reid about how the recent Covid-19 crisis has changed his job working in Medicaid insurance industry. We talked about how he’s …
Owning a Comedy Club During Covid-19
On this episode of the podcast I talked with Chris Trew, who is a comedian and owner of The New Movement, a comedy club, theatre, and school in New Orleans. We discussed what his preparations were fo…
Comedian Rob Maher
On this episode of the podcast I talked with, from a safe distance, DMV area comedian Rob Maher. He has opened for such big names as David Koechner, Tiffany Haddish, and more. We talked about where R…
Comedy Albums in the Time of Covid
On this episode of the podcast I talked remotely with comedians Dan Martin and Andrew Mayer about how the recent Covid-19 pandemic and quarantine has affected their expected comedy album releases. Pl…
The Hard Times founders Matt and Bill
Humor, music, and why Andy Borowitz is the absolute worst, with the creators of punk’s satirical savior This week on the podcast I spoke with founders of The Hard Times website, a punk-rock satirical…
Paul Virzi
The NY Comedian’s Crush on Boston On this episode of the podcast I spoke with comedian Paul Virzi. He’ll be performing at Laugh Boston June 27th – 29th. This interview was setup in conjunction with D…
PEELING THE COVER (Boston SciFilm Fest Panel)
Diversity in SciFi This episode of the podcast was recorded live at Orleans Restaurant in Davis Square as part of the 44th Annual Boston SciFi Film Festival. This panel was called PEELING THE COVER: …
INSIDE DOPE (Boston SciFilm Fest Panel)
Industry Tricks of the Trade This episode of the podcast was recorded live at Orleans Restaurant in Davis Square as part of the 44th Annual Boston SciFi Film Festival. This panel is called Inside Dop…
DIY SCIFI (Boston SciFilm Fest Panel)
Doing It Down & Dirty This episode of the podcast was recorded live at Orleans Restaurant in Davis Square as part of the 44th Annual Boston SciFi Film Festival. This panel was called DIY SCIFI: Doing…
Who Are They? (Boston SciFilm Fest Panel)
Loving SciFi in a Dystopian Future This episode of the podcast was recorded live at Orleans Restaurant in Davis Square as part of the 44th Annual Boston SciFi Film Festival. This panel is called Who …
Mike Bent
The Disturbing Mind Of A Magic & Comedy Teacher. On this episode of the podcast I sat down with Magician, Comedian, and Teacher of comedy at Emerson College Mike Bent. I’m so glad I could finally sit…
Lisa Downs
Director of the documentary Life After Flash Today on the podcast I found the lost interview from Boston SciFi Film Fest with documentary filmmaker Lisa Downs. I was really glad Lisa could make time …
Erik Griffin
FROM TEACHER, TO COMEDIAN, TO AMERIKAN WARRIOR Today on the podcast I sat down on the phone with comedian and actor Erik Griffin, who may know most as Montez on Workaholics. By the way, I meant to as…
Jackie Kashian
WELL-KEPT SECRET IN THE DORK FOREST EXPLAINS IT ALL On this episode of the podcast I talk with comedian and podcaster Jackie Kashian. Despite earlier technical difficulties that I will not go into, i…
Guy Branum
Today on the podcast I spoke with comedian, television writer, and host Guy Branum! This interview was done in part with an article for DigBoston, which you can read by clicking here. This was a fun,…