Episodes

  • 90s, Chicago Soul Food, and Charles hates Polynesian Sauce! w Charles McBee!
    Jun 13 2025

    Sorry for the delay! Charles McBee joins us for another great episode! Thanks for all the support and sharing, we are growing! Let a friend know about the pod, and we will see ya back next week!

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    Mahesh Kotagi will be on tour for 2025 so go over to IG and sign up for the email list in bio!

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    28 mins
  • Wedding Food! Old Fashioned's, and the ULTIMATE Nacho Restuarant! with Mike Albanese
    Jun 6 2025

    In this episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, we're joined by producer Mike Albanese for a fun and insightful post-wedding recap! Congrats to the big guy!!!

    We dive into all things wedding-related, from the unforgettable wedding foods to crafting the perfect Old Fashioned cocktail. Plus, we have a hilarious brainstorming session where we come up with the ultimate nacho restaurant name that will leave you hungry for more.

    But that's not all! Mahesh Kotagi also joins the conversation to talk about his favorite Chicago foods, and we get into a playful debate about why we might just think Chicago is the better city than NYC. From deep-dish pizza to hot dogs, Mahesh’s food takes will have you questioning your next city trip.

    🎧 Topics covered:

    • Wedding food favorites
    • Tips for making the perfect Old Fashioned
    • Creative ideas for the best nacho restaurant name
    • Mahesh’s love for Chicago foods (and why Chicago might just be better than NYC)
    • Behind-the-scenes wedding fun with Mike Albanese

    Tune in for a mix of laughs, wedding wisdom, culinary inspiration, and a little friendly city rivalry. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe for more episodes of Diet Starts Tomorrow!

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    37 mins
  • Kangaroo Meat, Sushi Hacks & the best Diner Secrets! with Comedian Derek Humphrey!
    May 30 2025

    🎙️ Comedian Derek Humphrey on Kangaroo Meat, Sushi Hacks & the Best Pizza in Germany!

    In this hilarious and delicious new episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, host Mahesh Kotagi sits down with comedian Derek Humphrey to talk all things food, comedy, and life on the road. Derek shares his experience trying kangaroo meat, a clever sushi life hack, and his love for adventurous eating.

    We dive into his favorite food discoveries — including the best pizza in Germany (with a surprise egg on top!), his early days working at Bob Evans and other classic American diners, and of course, life and laughs in the New York City comedy scene.

    Catch Derek touring in Dallas this summer, and don’t miss Combover Comedy on June 12 in NYC, where the hilarious Mark Normand headlines two killer shows.

    🍕🌍🎤 Subscribe now, leave a review, and join us for another episode where comedy and cravings collide!

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    33 mins
  • NYC Food Tours, Top Pizza Picks & Wild Cuban-Chinese Eats w/ Alexis Guerreros
    May 20 2025

    This week on Diet Starts Tomorrow, Mahesh Kotagi sits down with comedian and soccer personality Alexis Guerreros—co-host of The Cooligans and a certified NYC food tour legend. 🍕🔥

    We get into:

    • How Alexis and Mikey launched a food tour in the West Village and blew their entire first earnings on gourmet burgers 🍔💸
    • Alexis’s must-try NYC pizza spots—the slices that’ll change your life
    • The surprising world of Cuban-Chinese fusion and why NYC's cultural mashup creates unbeatable flavors
    • Why food, comedy, and fútbol go hand-in-hand 🥅🎭

    If you love food, funny people, and insider tips on NYC eats—this one’s for you.

    👉 Don’t forget to rate, review & subscribe!

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    Mahesh Kotagi will be on tour for 2025 so go over to IG and sign up for the email list in bio!

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    32 mins
  • Buffalo Wings, Close-Up Magic & Stand-Up with Joe Russell!
    May 14 2025

    On this episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Mahesh Kotagi is joined by stand-up comedian and former magician Joe Russell for a hilarious and unexpected deep dive into everything from Buffalo wings to Buffalo’s hidden world of close-up magic. Joe talks about why he left his job at McDonald’s, what led him from sleight of hand to stand-up comedy, and why Buffalo is secretly the magic capital you never knew about.

    We also get into some real talk about beef, burgers, and Indian guilt — including why so many Indians sneak-eat beef and pretend it’s chicken nuggets.

    Food, magic, comedy, and a few confessions. You’re gonna want to hear this one.

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    42 mins
  • Chuck Staton on Rhode Island Food, Coffee Milk, and Producing 'Tuesdays with Stories' | Diet Starts Tomorrow
    May 6 2025

    🎙️ Diet Starts Tomorrow: Chuck Staton on Rhode Island Food, Coffee Milk, and Producing "Tuesdays with Stories"

    This week on Diet Starts Tomorrow, we’re joined by Chuck Staton — co-host of the Funbearable podcast and producer of the hit podcast Tuesdays with Stories with Mark Normand and Joe List. Chuck brings the laughs and the local flavor as we dive into his favorite food spots in Rhode Island and why coffee milk is the state’s most underrated treasure. ☕🍩

    Chuck takes us behind the scenes of producing Tuesdays with Stories, the podcast that’s taken the comedy world by storm, and shares how he went from writing food reviews in Rhode Island to working with two of the funniest guys in the biz. We also talk about the food culture of Rhode Island, from local dives to iconic dishes that can’t be found anywhere else.

    Whether you’re a food lover, a podcast fan, or just someone who wants to hear about the best eats in Rhode Island, this episode has it all. Chuck’s unique perspective on food, comedy, and life in the Ocean State will have you laughing, reminiscing, and maybe even craving a cup of coffee milk.

    👉 Hit play and join the fun — and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who’s into food, comedy, and Rhode Island culture

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    34 mins
  • Sleep Eating, Mets Food Fails, & NYCs best Italian Food w Comedian Chris Scopo
    May 2 2025

    🎙️ Diet Starts Tomorrow: Comedian Chris Scopo on Sleep Eating, NYC Food, and Italian Holiday Feasts

    This week on Diet Starts Tomorrow, we’re serving up a hot plate of laughs with stand-up comedian Chris Scopo — and trust us, this one’s a feast. 🍝🍕

    Chris gets real about sleep eating, growing up an OG Mets fan, and why the food at Shea Stadium was a disaster compared to the next-level eats at Citi Field. We dive into all things NYC Italian food, from the city's best red sauce joints to why Christmas Eve is basically Italian Thanksgiving. Plus, Chris drops a hot take: Lemon Ice King of Corona is the GOAT. 🍋👑

    We also get into the wild world of stand-up comedy, why Indians are scared of dogs (yes, we went there), and the comfort foods that keep us going.

    If you love food, comedy, and New York City culture, this episode is like comfort food for your ears. Hit play, laugh loud, and maybe grab a slice (or two). 🍕

    👉 Don’t forget to follow and leave a review if you love food talk and funny people!

    Keywords: Chris Scopo, Diet Starts Tomorrow podcast, NYC food podcast, Italian food NYC, sleep eating, Mets fans, Citi Field food, Lemon Ice King Corona, stand-up comedy, best NYC comedians, Christmas Eve Italian, funny food podcast

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    38 mins
  • Cheese Puffs, BBQ, & a Knife Fight! with Dominic Leonelli!
    Apr 22 2025

    🎙️ This Week’s Diet Starts Tomorrow welcomes comedian and actor Dominic Leonelli for an unforgettable episode packed with wild stories, big laughs, and a little chaos. From nearly getting stabbed during a stand-up show, to crushing an entire Costco tin of cheese puffs, Dominic shares his unfiltered takes on life, food, and the grind of comedy. He dives into his Ohio upbringing, gives his hot take on the best BBQ in Ohio, and reveals where to eat well on a budget in New York City. Hosted by Mahesh Kotagi, this episode is equal parts hilarious and real—perfect for comedy fans, food lovers, and anyone who appreciates a wild ride through the world of stand-up. 🔥 Topics Covered: That time Dominic almost got stabbed at a show His love/hate relationship with Costco snacks Growing up in Youngstown, Ohio Hidden gem BBQ spots in the Midwest Best cheap eats in NYC The hustle of being a touring comedian 📍 Whether you're here for the laughs, the food talk, or the behind-the-scenes of comedy life, this one’s for you. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoy the episode! #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #DominicLeonelli #MaheshKotagi #FoodPodcast #NYCFoodie #OhioBBQ #CostcoSnacks #ComediansOfInstagram #CheapEatsNYC

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    34 mins
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