Artists of New York

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A new podcast profiling creatives trying to make it in the art capital of the world.

  1. Episode 114: Shane Torres - Algorithms, Art, Authenticity

    3d ago

    Episode 114: Shane Torres - Algorithms, Art, Authenticity

    Shane Torres is a standup comedian based in New York City. Instagram and all episodes (00:00) Moving from Portland to New York (02:08) Reaching Comedy’s Ceiling in Portland (04:11) Discovering Stand-Up and Bill Hicks (07:18) Why Bill Hicks Mattered (11:02) First Open Mic at Hungry Tiger (13:48) Early Bombs and Finding Purpose (16:02) Surviving on Service Jobs (18:27) Living Cheap in New York (21:01) Comedy Before Social Media Dominance (25:05) Fame, Followers, and Premature Success (28:12) First New York Clubs and Career Goals (31:22) Getting Passed at The Comedy Cellar (35:06) Respect, Community, and Recognition (38:10) Finding Original Angles in Comedy (42:41) Content Culture Versus Craftsmanship (47:18) Expertise, Nuance, and Modern Media (51:06) The Comedian’s Role in Culture (54:02) Success, Recognition, and What Comes Next

    56 min
  2. Episode 113: Sally Boy - Guitars, Gigs, Growing

    6d ago

    Episode 113: Sally Boy - Guitars, Gigs, Growing

    Sally Boy is a musician based in New York City. Instagram and all episodes (00:00) Moving From Philly to New York (01:07) Growing Up in a Musical Family (02:06) Discovering Guitar Through John Mayer (04:05) Blues Obsession and Early Guitar Practice (05:46) Piano vs Guitar Learning Curves (07:30) Singing, Musical Theater, and Early Training (09:47) College Music Theory Frustrations (11:42) First Live Performances and Validation (13:22) Forming Bluebird and Philly Recognition (15:55) The Missed Record Deal Regret (19:03) Creating Sally Boy and Signing Deals (21:29) Moving to New York and Early Touring (24:02) Finding Community in New York’s Music Scene (26:58) Why Musicians Meet at the Bar (29:08) The Reality of Life on Tour (32:15) Touring, Boredom, and Mental Health (34:46) ADHD, Routine, and Creative Habits (36:02) New York vs Los Angeles and Defining Success

    38 min
  3. Episode 112: Harris Solomon - Sketches, Stages, Sidehustles

    Jun 15

    Episode 112: Harris Solomon - Sketches, Stages, Sidehustles

    Harris Solomon is an actor, writer, and reluctant Jewish sex symbol based in New York City. Instagram and all episodes (00:00) Moving From LA To New York (01:48) Discovering Theater And Comedy (03:56) A Doctor Father's Creative Influence (05:18) High School Theater Years (07:12) Why Comedy Helps Drama (08:47) Columbia And Abandoning Medicine (10:39) Choosing An Artistic Career (12:31) Acting Training And The Groundlings (14:11) Finding Validation As A Comedian (16:12) Why Sketch Comedy Feels Like Math (18:14) Comedy, Acting, And Rejection (20:10) Landing UCB And Moving East (22:05) Managers, Auditions, And Networking (24:36) Social Media And Artistic Promotion (26:19) Tutoring To Support The Dream (28:42) Wealth, Privilege, And The Arts (31:08) LA Versus New York Living (34:09) Writing, Creativity, And Defining Success

    37 min
  4. Episode 111: Nikkole Salter - Stories, Selves, Society

    Jun 12

    Episode 111: Nikkole Salter - Stories, Selves, Society

    Nikkole Salter is an actress and playwright, based in New York City. Instagram and all episodes (00:00) Arriving in NYC and 9/11 at NYU (01:48) Discovering acting through Cinderella in Los Angeles (04:02) Early auditions and Hollywood rejection lessons (06:43) Why child acting can be damaging (08:37) Choosing NYU despite disliking New York (10:38) Storytelling as an essential human service (13:22) Acting versus celebrity culture (15:05) Graduating NYU and surviving as an artist (17:36) Personal training, aerobics, and early hustle years (20:11) Touring an HIV/AIDS play with Danai Gurira (22:49) Jealousy, purpose, and Danai’s career ascent (26:07) Searching for a deeper storytelling mission (29:08) Finding the role you were made for (31:24) Stories shape reality and human experience (34:02) Cultural programming and the power of narrative (36:05) Reflection versus projection in storytelling (38:19) Actor, playwright, and creative agency (40:04) Defining success through fulfillment and potential

    41 min
  5. Episode 110: Derek Gaines - Janitor, Jazz, Jokes

    Jun 8

    Episode 110: Derek Gaines - Janitor, Jazz, Jokes

    Derek Gaines is a standup comedian based in New York City. Instagram and all episodes (00:00) From Jazz College to Comedy (03:18) Failing Music Theory, Finding Jokes (06:42) First Open Mic at Laugh House (09:25) Five Years Building in Philly (12:36) Competitive Open Mics and Real Crowds (15:48) Cul-De-Sac Black Comedy Voice (18:31) The Comedy Cellar Legend (21:07) Moving to Jersey City (24:02) Turnpike Janitor by Day (27:19) Grinding Clubs Across Jersey (30:06) Getting Better and Finding Momentum (32:14) Gersh, Pilot Season, and MTV (35:02) Broke-Ass Game Show Changes Everything (37:41) Choosing Scripted Acting (39:58) Acting and Stand-Up Feed Each Other (42:35) Getting Passed at the Cellar (45:26) Chasing the Flow State (48:14) Building After the Cellar (50:21) Success, Family, and Authenticity

    51 min
  6. Episode 109: Chanel Ali - Courage, Comedy, Calling

    Jun 5

    Episode 109: Chanel Ali - Courage, Comedy, Calling

    Chanel Ali is a standup comedian based in New York City. Instagram and all episodes (00:00) Moving To New York With One Suitcase (01:24) Hitting A Ceiling In Philadelphia Comedy (03:05) Knowing She Was A Comedian At Seven (05:01) Weed, Truth, And Choosing Comedy (08:12) Foster Care, Purpose, And Fearlessness (10:22) Being One Of Two Women Comics (12:35) Terrifying First Time On Stage (15:18) Discovering Home Under The Spotlight (17:36) Building Buzz Through Relentless Open Mics (20:14) New York Arrival And Starting Over (22:11) Michael Che And Caroline's Breakthrough (25:04) Uber, Odd Jobs, And Survival (27:46) Girl Code Opportunity Changes Everything (30:42) Faith, Confidence, And Comedy Advice (33:09) Just For Laughs And Career Momentum (35:24) Why New York Accelerates Comedian Growth (38:02) Reputation, Consistency, And Business Discipline (40:44) Viral Success, Future Projects, And Defining Success

    46 min
  7. Episode 108: Nolan Byrd - Rhythm, Resilience, Relationships

    Jun 1

    Episode 108: Nolan Byrd - Rhythm, Resilience, Relationships

    Nolan Byrd is a drummer and a musician based in Manhattan. Instagram and all episodes (00:00) Moving From California To New York (02:42) Discovering New York’s Jazz Scene (05:31) Music In The Family (07:11) Falling In Love With Drums (09:48) Great Teachers And Early Development (13:18) School Music Programs And Opportunity (16:41) Following A Musical Calling (19:12) Why Jazz Became The Focus (21:38) Choosing North Texas (25:04) Business School Or Music Career (28:06) Inspiration From Elite Peers (31:04) New York, Grad School, And Community (34:12) Building A Career Through Relationships (38:01) Early Gigs, Touring, And Saying Yes (42:09) Wedding Bands And Making A Living (46:05) Longevity, Burnout, And Mental Health (49:12) Future Goals And Making An Album (52:01) Relationships, Happiness, And Success

    55 min
  8. Episode 107: Monroe Martin - MegaBus, Mics, Manifestation

    May 29

    Episode 107: Monroe Martin - MegaBus, Mics, Manifestation

    Monroe Martin is a standup comedian, based in New York City. Instagram and all episodes (00:00) Fake Megabus Tickets To New York (02:01) Leaving Philly For Comedy Dreams (04:29) Starting Over In New York (06:48) Surviving With Flyer Jobs And Hustles (09:13) College Gigs Keeping Comedy Alive (12:04) Favorite Early New York Comedy Clubs (13:54) Realizing Comedy Momentum Was Building (16:07) Goals, Agents, And Late Night Dreams (18:44) Confidence, Anxiety, And Belonging In Comedy (20:11) Performing Stand-Up Across China (24:06) Travel Changing Comedy Perspective (27:12) Comedy Festivals And International Touring (29:18) Evolving From Joke Writer To Conversational Comic (32:41) Writing Material Through Stage Exploration (35:01) Saying No To Bad Opportunities (37:18) Scaling Audience And Expanding Reach (40:06) Redefining Success Beyond Money (44:03) Building A Rich Life Through Comedy

    47 min
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About

A new podcast profiling creatives trying to make it in the art capital of the world.

Information

  • Creator
    Dan Riley
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Artists of New York