Comedy Anatomy delves into the minds of comedians and tries to understand how they navigate the comedy industry, and the world at large.

On Episode 30 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia chat with a rising stand-up comedy star, Tanael Joachim, also known as TJ. Originally from Haiti and growing up speaking Creole and French, TJ learned English watching Comedy Central. We talk about how coming from Haiti has given TJ a unique perspective on the American Experience - from religion, to race, to everyday idiosyncrasies. TJ is a regular at the Comedy Cellar and the Gotham Comedy Club in NYC, and has performed at festivals all over the U.S.. Additionally, TJ is a New York Times op-ed contributor, and his comedy special titled January 3rd is out now on Amazon Prime.

In Episode 29 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with actress and stand-up comedian Vanessa Hollingshead. Vanessa’s credits include Comedy Central Presents, Live At Jongleurs, Just for Laughs, The Jim Breuer Show (MTV), and Funny Women of a Certain Age (Showtime). She was also featured in a number of films, including the now classic cult film, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai.

On Episode 28 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia chat with comedian Dov Davidoff. Dov is a stand-up comic and actor who was featured on HBO’s Crashing starring Pete Holmes, and NBC’s Shades of Blue with Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta. He has also appeared on Maron, Chappelle’s Show, Chelsea Lately, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and the list goes on. His fascinating memoir titled Road Dog about life on the road as a comedian is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

On this special LIVE Episode 27 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with the legendary Tony Woods at The Cutting Room in NYC. Born in North Carolina and hailing from D.C., Tony Woods is known for mentoring Dave Chappelle, was one of the original members of Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, starred in P. Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy (HBO), and more. Recently, he was featured on Tiffany Haddish's They Ready (Netflix). Things didn't go 100% as planned and as a result, this episode is more free-form than usual. Enjoy!

On Episode 24 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia chat with Marc Theobald. Marc is not only a great comic but also a very successful writer, and he’s done it all by staying true to his Brooklyn roots. He is currently a writer producer on Tracy Morgan’s The Last OG, and brings a different perspective to the game of comedy. In addition to writing and producing, Marc continues to perform as a standup comedian and is working on an upcoming tour with Tracy Morgan later this year.

This week, Masavia and Mike chat with the hilarious Yamaneika Saunders, one of the hottest stand-up comics in New York City, and a rising star of the comedy business. Yamaneika was recently featured on Crashing and That Damn Michael Che on HBO, Flatbush Misdemeanors on Showtime, Comedy Central's Broad City, Inside Amy Schumer, and so much more. You can also find her comedy specials on Comedy Central and Netflix.

Welcome to Comedy Anatomy’s very first Bonus Episode: The Patrice O’Neal Roast!

Held at NYC's Boston Comedy Club, this never-before-seen 2003 roast was hosted by Rich Vos, with Robert Kelly, DC Benny, Vanessa Hollingshead, Colin Quinn, Todd Barry, Jim Norton, Bill Burr, Lynne Koplitz, Ben Bailey, Keith Robinson, and most importantly, Greg Giraldo AND the great Patrice O’Neal. We’re excited to share the full-length audio of this roast on the Comedy Anatomy Podcast.

On Episode 18 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with comedian, actor, writer and director, Don Reed. Don is a veteran standup comic who worked on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno for many years, appeared on The Cosby Show, A Different World, Robert Townsend’s Hollywood Shuffle, as well as several HBO shows and comedy specials. He also wrote and performed multiple off-Broadway one-man-shows based on his life experiences. Don’s story is an important one, and offers great insights into the realities of the comedy and entertainment business, both then, and now.

On Episode 17 of Comedy Anatomy hosts Masavia Greer and Mike George chat with Dane Cook. Dane is one of the world's best-known comedians, having sold out arenas, published platinum comedy albums, and starred in numerous Hollywood films and TV series. Dane has appeared on Oprah, he's hosted Saturday Night Live, and continues to tour while also writing, directing, and producing. We explore his career, his ups and downs, and his outlook on life.

On Episode 16 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia chat with Pete Dominick. Pete is a stand up comic, speaker, news commentator, journo activist, moderator, and more. Pete was the host of a highly successful radio show on SIRIUSXM, Stand Up with Pete Dominick for almost 14 years. From his early days as a stand up comic making a splash on the NYC scene, to landing coveted gigs at The Daily Show and The Colbert Report, and many TV appearances since, we cover it all.

On Episode 15 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with a very special guest: comedian Neal Brennan. Neal is an Emmy-nominated writer, producer, director, and stand-up comic known for co-creating and co-writing the Comedy Central series Chappelle's Show with Dave Chappelle. In 2017, Neal released the one-hour stand-up special 3 Mics on Netflix to widespread critical acclaim.

In Episode 14 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia chat with comedian Thom Tran. Thom is a fantastic comic with a very unique point of view. He's a staple at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles, and has appeared on numerous TV shows. Most importantly, Thom has traveled around the world performing for the U.S. Armed Forces. He is himself an Iraq war veteran, and was featured in Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy on Netflix. He's also a broadcaster in L.A., a musician, and a lover of cats.

On lucky Episode 13 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with comedian Royale Watkins. Royale was on the very first, highly-revered Def Comedy Jam Tour. Aside from being a great stand-up, Royale does it all: He's an actor, writer, producer, and director. Most recently, he's been working as a writer and consulting producer for ABC's A Million Little Things, and he executive-produced and wrote All the Way Black for BET Plus, just to name a few.

On Episode 12 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with comedian, actor, writer, producer, and sandwich-maker extraordinaire, Joe DeRosa. Joe was featured on Comedy Central Presents: Straight Up, Stand up, HBO’s Crashing, FX’s Louie, and more. Check out Joe’s podcasts, WSYIH (We’ll See You in Hell) on Patreon and Uninformed on Apple Podcasts. Joe’s comedy albums are available on Apple Music.

On Episode 11 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia chat with comedian and actor, Robert Kelly! Robert appeared on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, the Colin Quinn and Friends comedy special on HBO, FX’s Louie, Trainwreck, Curb your Enthusiasm, and more.

In Episode 10 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with actor and comedian, Wali Collins. Wali is an accomplished stand-up comedian and performer who appeared on, well… everything - including NBC, CBS, FOX, HBO, Comedy Central, the Late Show with David Letterman, and more!

In Episode 09 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia switch gears and chat with comedy business insider, Maureen Taran. Maureen started out working for the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, then moved over to talent management with Barry Katz Entertainment Group in NYC where she helped guide the early careers of many comedy greats. More recently, Maureen was an independent comedy producer, and is now a Vice President TV Executive putting her exceptional eye for talent to good use.

In Episode 08 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike chat with comedian and actor John DiMaggio. Early in his career, John was part of the famed NYC-based comedy duo Red Johnny and the Round Guy. From there, he became a screen actor, and a very prolific voice actor with over 400 credits to his name, including playing Bender on Futurama, Marcus Fenix in the Gears of War franchise, and Jake the Dog on Adventure Time.

In Episode 07 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia talk with comedian and writer, Paul Mecurio. Paul is an Emmy and Peabody award-winning writer who wrote for The Daily Show on Comedy Central, and appeared multiple times on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He also has a hit podcast called The Paul Mecurio Show, where he interviews the likes of Paul McCartney, Judd Apatow, and more.

In Episode 06 of Comedy Anatomy, Masavia and Mike talk to comedian Harris Stanton. Harris starred on BET’s Comic View, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, and has toured with actor and comedian Tracy Morgan for many, many years. Harris discusses his process, his career, the devastating loss of his friend and mentor, the legendary Patrice O'Neal, and much more. His most recent comedy album, Naive Innocence, is available on Apple Music.

In Episode 05 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia talk with comedian Rachel Feinstein, an accomplished stand-up with numerous comedy specials including Amy Schumer Presents Rachel Feinstein: Only Whores Wear Purple (Comedy Central), The Standups (Netflix), and the Colin Quinn & Friends stand-up special on HBO.

In Episode 04 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia chat with comedian Russ Meneve about that elusive “it” factor, and what it takes to hone your craft.

On Episode 3 of Comedy Anatomy, Sara Contreras chats with Masavia and Mike about her successes, and the obstacles she faced in her career.

On episode 2 of Comedy Anatomy, Mike and Masavia talk to Gregg Rogell about his long career, including his years at The Late Show with David Letterman.