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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🎙️ 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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🎙️ 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). 🍕

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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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