Daniel Reskin

Daniel Reskin

Comedian Daniel Reskin

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Stand Down ep6 – Jay Mays

“Outgrowing Yourself” A lighter episode! Jay Mays did stand-up in Denver and Miami for almost a decade. After hitting a plateau, he realized he’d outgrown his act and was doing what worked instead of what excited him. Years later comedy is still a part of his life and Daniel finds him almost too well-adjusted. We talk self-honesty,… (read more)

Stand Down ep4 – Patrick Scott

“Father Time” Patrick Scott is a 7-year Denver comic in the process of quitting. He’s feeling withdraw pains and worries about a relapse. After deciding it’s not worth the risks to try and “make it” in comedy, Patrick is deciding what really matters in life. We talk unfair expectations, gut vs. brain, and family. Full… (read more)

STAND DOWN ep1 – Jake Becker

Lazies and Gentlemen!

A podcast about the love/hate relationship of comedy, and why stand-ups stand down.

Jake Becker is a regular in the Denver comedy scene, but no longer as a comic. Still a podcaster and writer, he prizes the relationships (name drops) he’s made through comedy. We discuss why everybody starts out “wrong”, work life balance, treating comedy like homework, and when to walk away. Also, should you try heroin? After everything, does it all come down to being lazy? Hosted by Daniel Reskin, a 13 year stand-up comic figuring out what he wants out of comedy, and life.

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New Project

I am at least three types of excited for the new project. Eventually I’d like weekly episodes to showcase all the amazing talent in Denver. More coming soon.