Dante's Inferno Podcast

Dante' Quitman

Step into Dante’s Inferno — where comedy meets conversation and no topic is off-limits. Hosted by rising stand-up star, Dante Quitman, this podcast dives into life, culture, and the grind of comedy with raw humor and fearless honesty.

  1. Jul 8

    Jessica It's All Good

    In this episode of Dante's Inferno Podcast, host and comedian Dante Quitman welcomes the multi-talented Jessica It's All Good for an inspiring conversation about comedy, creativity, and overcoming fear to pursue a career in entertainment. Jessica It's All Good is an accomplished comedian, author, DJ, MC, teacher, improviser, and motivational speaker whose career spans multiple disciplines in the entertainment industry. She shares the story behind her book, The Cure For Stage Fright: A Memoir: My Journey to the Stage & Lessons Along the Way, offering practical insights on conquering stage fright, building confidence, and developing a lasting presence on stage. Throughout the interview, Dante and Jessica discuss the importance of clean comedy, how improv comedy strengthens performance skills, the realities of working as a professional comedian, and the mindset required to succeed in today's entertainment industry. Jessica also reflects on balancing her many roles while staying authentic to her mission of inspiring audiences through laughter, education, and positivity. Whether you're a stand-up comedian, public speaker, performer, educator, or someone looking to overcome fear and build confidence, this episode delivers valuable advice, inspiring stories, and plenty of laughs. In this episode: Jessica's journey into stand-up comedy Her memoir, The Cure For Stage Fright: A Memoir: My Journey to the Stage & Lessons Along the Way Techniques for overcoming stage fright and performance anxiety The value of clean comedy in today's entertainment landscape How improv develops confidence and quick thinking Lessons from working as a comedian, author, DJ, MC, and teacher Advice for aspiring comedians, performers, and public speakers If you enjoyed this conversation, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe to Dante's Inferno Podcast for more interviews with comedians, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals sharing their stories, insights, and experiences. #StandUpComedy #ComedyPodcast #CleanComedy #PodcastInterview #PublicSpeaking

  2. May 16

    Andre Castro

    On this episode of Dante’s Inferno Podcast, comedian Dante’ Quitman sits down with fellow stand-up comic Andre Castro for an honest, hilarious, and insightful conversation about the grind of comedy, writing clean material, and coming up in the local stand-up scene. The two comedians reflect on the now-defunct Tin Roof Cantina Open Mic — the legendary spot where they first met and sharpened their craft — and discuss the realities of trying to stand out as comics while staying authentic on stage. Andre Castro opens up about his upbringing, how life experiences shaped his comedy, and the challenges of balancing relatable humor with clean comedy writing in today’s stand-up landscape. From bombing at open mics to developing stage presence, this episode dives deep into comedy culture, joke writing, stand-up discipline, and the behind-the-scenes struggles comedians face before the spotlight hits. Whether you’re an aspiring comic, a fan of stand-up comedy podcasts, or someone who loves hearing comedians talk shop, this episode delivers laughs, storytelling, and real insight into the comedy world. Topics include: • Writing clean comedy and finding your comedic voice • Tin Roof Cantina Open Mic memories and Atlanta comedy scene stories • Andre Castro’s upbringing and journey into stand-up comedy • Open mic struggles, bombing on stage, and improving as a comedian • The realities of independent comedy and podcasting Subscribe to Dante’s Inferno Podcast for more interviews with comedians, entertainers, and creative voices breaking down comedy, culture, and life.

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Step into Dante’s Inferno — where comedy meets conversation and no topic is off-limits. Hosted by rising stand-up star, Dante Quitman, this podcast dives into life, culture, and the grind of comedy with raw humor and fearless honesty.