So What Do You Really Do?
So What Do You Really Do?

So What Do You Really Do?

Deadair Dennis Maler | Big Comedy Network

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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!ย 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. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ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. ๐ŸŽญWith his signature wit and insatiable curiosity, Deadair Dennis chats with your favorite comedians and entertainers about their day jobs, passions, and everything in between.ย  It's the ultimate backstage pass to the fascinating lives of some of the most talented people in the entertainment industry. ๐ŸฟDeadair Dennis Maler: Radio pro, comedy festival veteran, founder of BostonComedyShows.com, and Comedy Editor for DigBoston. Tune in for your weekly dose of Dennis. ๐Ÿคฃ

Recent Episodes

Tour Blog 10 - End of the Road
MAY 18, 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-months on the road? What was the purpose? What will he be doing going forward? Listen to find out.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŽญ ABOUT ๐Ÿค”๐ŸŽญ

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! ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

๐ŸŒŸ 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. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰


๐Ÿคฉ 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. ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽถ


๐ŸŽ™๏ธ 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. ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ผ It's the ultimate backstage pass to the fascinating lives of some of the most talented people in the entertainment industry. ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ


๐Ÿ“ป๐Ÿคฃ Deadair Dennis Maler: Radio pro, comedy festival veteran and founder of BostonComedyShows.com. Tune in for your weekly dose of Dennis. ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ


๐Ÿ’ฅ UNLEASH YOUR INNER DENNIS๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ•บ

๐Ÿ”— Follow Dennis | https://linktr.ee/deadairdennis

๐ŸŒ Website | https://www.deadairdennis.com/


๐ŸŽญ PRESENTED BY BIG COMEDY NETWORK ๐ŸŽญ

๐ŸŒ Website | https://www.bigcomedynetwork.com/

๐Ÿ“ธ Socials | @ilovebigcomedy


๐Ÿ† TEAM๐Ÿ†

๐ŸŽค Creator & Host: Deadair Dennis Maler

๐ŸŒŸ Presented By: Big Comedy Network

๐ŸŽถ Music: Scott Lester & The Dirty Dottys

๐ŸŽจ Cover Art: April Richelle

๐Ÿ™Œ Special Thanks: Ewan Gotfryd

๐Ÿ† Full Credits: https://rb.gy/46rrs


AFFILIATE LINK DISCLOSURE

Please note, some of the links in the podcast description are affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission. This helps support our content creation and doesn't result in any additional cost to you.


DISCLAIMER

In our content, including but not limited to podcasts and streaming series, we may discuss, mention, or review products, services, or companies. This does not imply any form of endorsement or affiliation. We may receive remuneration for mentions or through affiliate links in descriptions, which will be explicitly disclosed. Parts of our content are satirical, intended for entertainment and do not represent our or any discussed entities' views. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. Use of these names doesn't imply endorsement. The respective trademark owners are not affiliated with, nor do they sponsor or endorse, our content.


INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

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58 MIN
Comedian, Actress, and Teleprompter Operator Tia Jai
APR 19, 2025
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 of the Covid 19 lockdown. The two discuss Tia's unconvential entrance into the entertianment industry, how she gerw up into the confident, positive "ray of sunshine throwing middle-fingers" she has become, motherhood, growing up black in a neighborhood of all white, leaving acting to work behind the scenes, and how she proved she wasn't a liar by becoming a standup comedian.

ABOUT TIA

Tia Jai is a Los Angeles based comedian and content creator. Sheโ€™s been lighting up So Cal stages since 1999 and is now looking to set her sights on filming her first comedy special appropriately titled โ€˜Agencyโ€™ speaking to women owning their sensuality, sexuality and influencing their own actions and life circumstances.


KEEP UP WITH TIA

https://www.instagram.com/shetouched/

https://www.tiktok.com/@shetouched


๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŽญ ABOUT ๐Ÿค”๐ŸŽญ


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! ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŽ™๏ธ


๐ŸŒŸ 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. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰


๐Ÿคฉ 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. ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽถ


๐ŸŽ™๏ธ 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. ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ผ It's the ultimate backstage pass to the fascinating lives of some of the most talented people in the entertainment industry. ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ


๐Ÿ“ป๐Ÿคฃ Deadair Dennis Maler: Radio pro, comedy festival veteran and founder of BostonComedyShows.com. Tune in for your weekly dose of Dennis. ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ


๐Ÿ’ฅ UNLEASH YOUR INNER DENNIS๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ•บ

๐Ÿ”— Follow Dennis | https://linktr.ee/deadairdennis

๐ŸŒ Website | https://www.deadairdennis.com/


๐ŸŽญ PRESENTED BY BIG COMEDY NETWORK ๐ŸŽญ

๐ŸŒ Website | https://www.bigcomedynetwork.com/

๐Ÿ“ธ Socials | @ilovebigcomedy


๐Ÿ† TEAM๐Ÿ†

๐ŸŽค Creator & Host: Deadair Dennis Maler

๐ŸŒŸ Presented By: Big Comedy Network

๐ŸŽถ Music: Scott Lester & The Dirty Dottys

๐ŸŽจ Cover Art: April Richelle

๐Ÿ™Œ Special Thanks: Ewan Gotfryd

๐Ÿ† Full Credits: https://rb.gy/46rrs


AFFILIATE LINK DISCLOSURE

Please note, some of the links in the podcast description are affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission. This helps support our content creation and doesn't result in any additional cost to you.


DISCLAIMER

In our content, including but not limited to podcasts and streaming series, we may discuss, mention, or review products, services, or companies. This does not imply any form of endorsement or affiliation. We may receive remuneration for mentions or through affiliate links in descriptions, which will be explicitly disclosed. Parts of our content are satirical, intended for entertainment and do not represent our or any discussed entities' views. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. Use of these names doesn't imply endorsement. The respective trademark owners are not affiliated with, nor do they sponsor or endorse, our content.


INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

We aim to respect all intellectual property rights. If we've inadvertently used any materials inappropriately, please contact us so we can promptly address the matter.

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96 MIN
Tour Blog 09 - LA Open Mics
APR 6, 2025
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 open mic comedy. How does a comic get in at one of the big clubs? Where do you find open mics? Are LA mics different than open mics everywhere else in the country? Is the comedy better in LA? Dennis will tell you with every zero regard for putting his foot in his mouth.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŽญ ABOUT ๐Ÿค”๐ŸŽญ

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! ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŽ™๏ธ


๐ŸŒŸ 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. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰


๐Ÿคฉ 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. ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽถ


๐ŸŽ™๏ธ 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. ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ผ It's the ultimate backstage pass to the fascinating lives of some of the most talented people in the entertainment industry. ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ


๐Ÿ“ป๐Ÿคฃ Deadair Dennis Maler: Radio pro, comedy festival veteran and founder of BostonComedyShows.com. Tune in for your weekly dose of Dennis. ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ


๐Ÿ’ฅ UNLEASH YOUR INNER DENNIS๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ•บ

๐Ÿ”— Follow Dennis | https://linktr.ee/deadairdennis

๐ŸŒ Website | https://www.deadairdennis.com/


๐ŸŽญ PRESENTED BY BIG COMEDY NETWORK ๐ŸŽญ

๐ŸŒ Website | https://www.bigcomedynetwork.com/

๐Ÿ“ธ Socials | @ilovebigcomedy


๐Ÿ† TEAM๐Ÿ†

๐ŸŽค Creator & Host: Deadair Dennis Maler

๐ŸŒŸ Presented By: Big Comedy Network

๐ŸŽถ Music: Scott Lester & The Dirty Dottys

๐ŸŽจ Cover Art: April Richelle

๐Ÿ™Œ Special Thanks: Ewan Gotfryd

๐Ÿ† Full Credits: https://rb.gy/46rrs


AFFILIATE LINK DISCLOSURE

Please note, some of the links in the podcast description are affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission. This helps support our content creation and doesn't result in any additional cost to you.


DISCLAIMER

In our content, including but not limited to podcasts and streaming series, we may discuss, mention, or review products, services, or companies. This does not imply any form of endorsement or affiliation. We may receive remuneration for mentions or through affiliate links in descriptions, which will be explicitly disclosed. Parts of our content are satirical, intended for entertainment and do not represent our or any discussed entities' views. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. Use of these names doesn't imply endorsement. The respective trademark owners are not affiliated with, nor do they sponsor or endorse, our content.


INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

We aim to respect all intellectual property rights. If we've inadvertently used any materials inappropriately, please contact us so we can promptly address the matter.

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42 MIN
Chris Duffy
MAR 29, 2025
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 paths at shows and podcast training classes. They dive into the Boston scene, mutual friends, Chrisโ€™ journey from Boston to New York, and eventually Los Angeles. Listeners will be relieved to hear Dennis talking to a guest who isnโ€™t a pandemic acquaintanceโ€”but an actual friend he knew long before the world went sideways. Dennis kicks things off by having Chris trace his career beginnings as a journalist, admitting that the two rarely discussed their personal lives or day jobs when they were hanging out. Chris also shares the story behind creating the popular live show and NPR podcast "You're the Expert", as well as his new podcast "How to Be a Better Human" and streaming show "Wrong Answers Only". ๐ŸŽ‰ Subscribe to stay updated with the latest episodes and join the conversation!

ABOUT CHRIS

Chris Duffy is a comedian, television writer, and radio/podcast host. Chris currently hosts the hit podcast How to Be a Better Human. You can watch his comedic TED talk, โ€œHow to Find Laughter Anywhereโ€ online. He has appeared on Good Morning America, ABC News, NPR, and National Geographic Explorer. Chris wrote for both seasons of Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas on HBO, executive produced by John Oliver. Heโ€™s the creator/host of the streaming game show Wrong Answers Only, where three comedians try to understand what a leading scientist does all day, in partnership with LabX at the National Academy of Sciences. Chris is both a former fifth grade teacher and a former fifth grade student.


KEEP UP WITH CHRIS

https://chrisduffycomedy.com/

https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy

https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisiduffy

https://labx.org/our-programs/wrong-answers-only/


๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŽญ ABOUT ๐Ÿค”๐ŸŽญ


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! ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŽ™๏ธ


๐ŸŒŸ 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. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰


๐Ÿคฉ 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. ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽถ


๐ŸŽ™๏ธ 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. ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ผ It's the ultimate backstage pass to the fascinating lives of some of the most talented people in the entertainment industry. ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ


๐Ÿ“ป๐Ÿคฃ Deadair Dennis Maler: Radio pro, comedy festival veteran and founder of BostonComedyShows.com. Tune in for your weekly dose of Dennis. ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ


๐Ÿ’ฅ UNLEASH YOUR INNER DENNIS๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ•บ

๐Ÿ”— Follow Dennis | https://linktr.ee/deadairdennis

๐ŸŒ Website | https://www.deadairdennis.com/


๐ŸŽญ PRESENTED BY BIG COMEDY NETWORK ๐ŸŽญ

๐ŸŒ Website | https://www.bigcomedynetwork.com/

๐Ÿ“ธ Socials | @ilovebigcomedy


๐Ÿ† TEAM๐Ÿ†

๐ŸŽค Creator & Host: Deadair Dennis Maler

๐ŸŒŸ Presented By: Big Comedy Network

๐ŸŽถ Music: Scott Lester & The Dirty Dottys

๐ŸŽจ Cover Art: April Richelle

๐Ÿ™Œ Special Thanks: Ewan Gotfryd

๐Ÿ† Full Credits: https://rb.gy/46rrs


AFFILIATE LINK DISCLOSURE

Please note, some of the links in the podcast description are affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission. This helps support our content creation and doesn't result in any additional cost to you.


DISCLAIMER

In our content, including but not limited to podcasts and streaming series, we may discuss, mention, or review products, services, or companies. This does not imply any form of endorsement or affiliation. We may receive remuneration for mentions or through affiliate links in descriptions, which will be explicitly disclosed. Parts of our content are satirical, intended for entertainment and do not represent our or any discussed entities' views. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. Use of these names doesn't imply endorsement. The respective trademark owners are not affiliated with, nor do they sponsor or endorse, our content.


INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

We aim to respect all intellectual property rights. If we've inadvertently used any materials inappropriately, please contact us so we can promptly address the matter.

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80 MIN