Buffalo Wings, Close-Up Magic & Stand-Up with Joe Russell!

05/14/25 • 41 min

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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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.

@maheshkotagi

Please like,subscribe, and leave a comment with your favorite food or weird food habits!!

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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Chuck Staton on Rhode Island Food, Coffee Milk, and Producing 'Tuesdays with Stories' | Diet Starts Tomorrow

🎙️ 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.

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NYC Food Tours, Top Pizza Picks & Wild Cuban-Chinese Eats w/ Alexis Guerreros

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.

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Please like,subscribe, and leave a comment with your favorite food or weird food habits!!

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