Paving New Roads Podcast
Welcome to Paving New Roads, the podcast where longtime Comedy Store comic (and former asphalt-application specialist) Anthony Amorello digs into the real, raw, and ridiculous stories of how your favorite comedians clawed their way to the top. From soul-crushing jobs to stage-crushing sets, we’re spilling the tea on the grind behind the laughs. 😂🎙️ PNR is taped live in the penthouse of the Andaz, overlooking the world famous Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, California. First episode drops Friday October 10th with everyone's favorite TV witch (and standup comedy legend) Caroline Rhea Follow us for weekly doses of hilarious origin stories and behind-the-scenes chaos. Produced by: Michael Knapp AV by: Bryant Lambert Inc
Episodes
Rick Ingraham is a 25-year Comedy Store vet, late-night writer (Kimmel, Fallon, Oscars), master of crowd work, and the go-to opener for comedy’s heaviest hitters.
He’s toured with Rogan, Burr, Bert, Segura, and was personally chosen by Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle to open their first co-headline tour after the infamous Oscars slap.
Hosted by: Anthony Amorello Produced by: Michael Knapp
Ian Edwards is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. His credits include writing for The Boondocks, Black-ish, Crashing, The Last O.G., and The Carmichael Show. He wrote and produced on Netflix’s Survival of the Thickest, appeared in the film Tangerine, and his latest special “Ian Edwards: Untitled” is on YouTube. He’s also a regular on Kill Tony and co-hosts the Soccer Comic Rant podcast. Host: Anthony Amorello Produced by: Mich...
Brittany Santangelo is a certified sports nutritionist trusted by pro athletes and A-list celebrities for peak performance, inflammation reduction, and rapid recovery through natural, holistic protocols.
A former model with a faith-driven approach, she now empowers elite clients to achieve unbreakable physical and mental resilience.
In our “Paving New Roads” episode, Brittany reveals her own reinvention and how to break free to b...
Hailing from Mesa, Arizona, Shapel Lacey is a punk rocker and former competitive cheerleader turned nationally touring stand-up comedian. He has has opened for Bill Burr and Hannibal Buress. Hear about his band Mad Peaceful, grinding in Phoenix open mics, LA hustle, wild jobs, DIY punk influence, and navigating life with raw honesty—from anger fails to cultural twists. Pure comedy gold! Hosted by Anthony Amorello Produced by Michae...
Comedian Asif Ali (Hulu's Deli Boys, Marvel's WandaVision) joins the pod! From comedy group days with Hasan Minhaj to stealing scenes in Shrinking, he dishes on South Asian humor, Hollywood hustle, immigrant family chaos, and his dad's bird-smuggling stories. Non-stop laughs + real talk!
Hosted by Anthony Amorello Produced by Michael Knapp
Erik Griffin is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster.. He's best known for his role as Montez Walker on Comedy Central's Workaholics. Griffin has released multiple comedy specials, hosts Riffin' With Griffin and co-hosts The Golden Hour alongside Brendan Schaub and Chris D'Elia.
Caroline Rhea is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV host. She's known for her role as Aunt Hilda on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, emceeing The Biggest Loser, and voicing Linda Flynn-Fletcher on Phineas and Ferb. Catch her latest stand-up special filmed at the Sydney Opera House and hosting Caroline & Friends on Game Show Network.
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