Teresa Giudice sits down with legendary comedian Mike Marino to talk about growing up in New Jersey, finding success in stand-up comedy, staying authentic in show business, and why he's never stopped chasing the next opportunity. Mike shares stories from The Tonight Show, Carnegie Hall, touring the world, working with Joe Gorga, performing for difficult crowds, and how his Italian upbringing continues to inspire his comedy today. Plus, he opens up about getting engaged later in life, writing a new comedy special, and why giving up has never been an option.
00:00 Teresa Welcomes Mike Marino
01:08 Growing Up In New Jersey & Italian Roots
01:55 How Mike Marino Got Into Comedy
03:04 Realizing Comedy Could Be A Career
04:12 The Hardest Part Of Being A Comedian
06:36 Do Comedians Still Get Nervous?
07:30 Where Mike Finds His Material
09:00 Has Comedy Changed?
09:49 Performing Carnegie Hall
11:27 Teresa's BravoCon Story
12:12 Staying Authentic In Comedy
14:14 Mike's Biggest Career Breaks
17:24 Doubting Himself Along The Way
19:51 Turning The Tables In His Career
22:35 Advice For New Comedians
23:39 What's Next For Mike Marino
25:33 Fan Questions Begin
35:01 Where To Follow Mike Marino
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