You Know I'm Right

On the 425th episode of You Know I'm Right, host Nick Durst is joined by comedian Jimmy Della Valle on the Carnival Venezia.Nick Durst sits down with comedian Jimmy Della Valle aboard the Carnival Venezia to talk about his journey from New York comedy clubs to cruise ships, the importance of point of view in stand-up, and why clean comedy has become a major part of his act. Jimmy also shares stories about landing a role on The Sopranos, navigating the entertainment industry, and staying committed to his career.In this episode, Jimmy explains how being kicked out of Catholic school helped shape his voice, why a strong point of view matters in comedy, and how social media is changing the stand-up business. He also talks about writing new material, working on cruise ships, and building a career by staying ready for every opportunity. Key topics:Jimmy’s last name, its pronunciation, and how it became part of his stage identityGetting kicked out of Catholic school and being placed in the janitor’s closetWhy school never felt like the right fitThe importance of point of view in stand-upHow TikTok comics and social media have changed the comedy industryChoosing representation that aligns with his goalsPerforming on cruise ships and adapting to life on the roadBuilding an audience through clean comedyWriting new material and using crowd work as one part of a setAuditioning for and landing a role on The SopranosDealing with online critics and trollsMeeting his wife before 9/11 and believing in fateTimestamps:00:07 — Nick introduces the podcast and Jimmy aboard the Carnival Venezia00:31 — Jimmy corrects the pronunciation of his last name01:34 — Why comic introductions—and getting to the stage—matter03:12 — Getting kicked out of Catholic school and the story of the closet04:38 — Why Jimmy hated school and didn’t go to college05:16 — Early open mics and how “Jimmy D” became his stage name07:27 — Finding your point of view in stand-up08:22 — Mentors, Kevin Hart, and the challenge of being honest onstage10:11 — TikTok comics, followers, and the difference between online fame and a full set11:49 — What Jimmy wants from management14:36 — The loss of a manager who believed in him15:48 — Why he loves cruise ship audiences—and dislikes the travel16:34 — New York weather, Palm Springs, and life on the road18:18 — New York comedy memories and a favorite pizza spot20:12 — Clean Comedy Kings and reaching audiences without swearing21:19 — The Comedy Store and earning respect onstage23:25 — Comedy, writing, and Jimmy’s other ways to unwind24:09 — Why he sees crowd work as a skill, not a substitute for material25:19 — Writing new bits and developing a comedy special27:48 — Why a strong point of view travels anywhere28:42 — Joke similarities, originality, and calling comics directly31:38 — Jimmy’s response to online critics33:39 — The story of auditioning for The Sopranos39:15 — The callback with David Chase that helped him land the role44:28 — Commercial auditions, residuals, and memories of 9/1148:26 — Why good work leads to more work51:12 — A last-minute cruise ship show for an audience of 1453:47 — Following his dream of stand-up despite being discouraged56:15 — Meeting his wife before 9/11 and the story behind Come From Away57:46 — The first conversation that ended with “You’re not funny at all”58:25 — Where to follow Jimmy and find his work

On the 424th episode of You Know I'm Right, host Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Big Brother's Yash Patel to discuss:- Autobiography title- Living in New Jersey- Attending Penn State and studying finance- Working for PGIM Quantitative Solutions and then Prudential- Quitting Prudential to go on Big Brother - Application process for Big Brother and packing to go- Being an apparent alternate for this season, when did he find out he was going to join the cast?- Could he have won more comps early in the season?- How did Haley Thogmartin react when he entered the backyard to send her home?- Does he regret voting out Angela over Dee?- Does he regret letting Drew win POV?- How was the Big Brother season 28 finale party?- First time he was recognized after the show ended and not at the after party?- How has life changed since leaving the Big Brother house?- How does he feel about Android users, specifically LaLa?- Where do he and Chuk stand now? - Will he give Joe a haircut?- Why does he have two instagrams?- Can his brother Darsh who is an Account Manager at Whop help us generate over $50k a month?- What is next for Yash other than meeting up with Nick and Joe?- You Know I'm Right moment

On the 423rd episode of You Know I'm Right, host Nick Durst is joined by Jill Kimmel on the Carnival Venezia. Comedian Jill Kimmel joins the show from the Carnival Venezia to talk about her Brooklyn childhood, growing up in Las Vegas, and how those places shaped her voice on stage. She also breaks down how she builds different sets for PG crowds, adult crowds, theater shows, and military audiences, plus the personal decision that changed her life offstage.In this episode, Jill shares how she went from acting and office work to stand-up in 2006, why she loves the rhythm of cruise ship comedy, and how she uses crowd work to make every show feel one of a kind. She also talks openly about weight loss surgery, losing 145 pounds, and pushing ahead despite other people's doubts.00:00 - Intro from the Carnival Venezia and welcoming Jill Kimmel00:35 - Jill's Brooklyn roots and family connection through Aunt Joan01:20 - Why she still identifies as a New Yorker02:16 - East Coast vs West Coast culture and what feels more real02:50 - Las Vegas growing up and why she no longer wants that lifestyle04:41 - How Jill got started in comedy in July 200605:32 - Why the comedy community helped her find momentum06:02 - Cruise ship comedy as a steady, travel-heavy career07:07 - How she adjusts sets for PG, adult, and theater audiences08:13 - Late-night cruise crowds and knowing when to go dirtier08:47 - Why her style depends on the crowd, not a fixed script09:23 - How crowd work really works beyond basic questions09:56 - Stock crowd bits, shoe jokes, and finding a unique story10:55 - Making every show feel original and impossible to duplicate11:23 - Favorite venues: Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club and the Tempe Improv11:43 - Why military tours are meaningful, even when turnout varies12:40 - The “You Know I'm Right” moment: choosing weight loss surgery

On the 422nd episode of You Know I'm Right, host Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Big Brother's LaTrice Verrett aka LaLa to discuss:- Autobiography title- Being an Android girl, not iPhone- Being a Jersey girl and living in Maplewood- Attending Rutgers University and studying Pre-Law and Dance- Starting off her career working in Advertising Sales then being a Buyer/Designer and Manager for Diane B Ladies Shoes- Beginning her career as an entertainer and touring nationally- Appearing on television shows such as the Dr. Oz Show, Rachael Ray, The View, What Would You Do with John Quinones and The Wendy Williams Show.- When did she start watching Big Brother?- What made her want to apply, was her family supportive?- How did she get cast for Big Brother?- Winning the wall competition- Who was the most annoying cast mate in the Big Brother house?- Was the house filthy and did people not clean up after themselves?- Was her relationship with Taylor Brown a mother/daughter relationship? And the cast being so young- Being in the house with two other people from New Jersey- Was she and Angela Murray doing most of the cooking?- Would she have done anything different?- You Know I'm Right moment

On the 421st episode of You Know I'm Right, host Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese welcomes Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Seth Marks back to the show to discuss:- Autobiography title - How many flights is he taking a week and is he primarily in New York these days?- Favorite soup?- Next Gen NYC, Charlie didn’t want to have lunch- 30 years of marriage with Meredith Marks- How has touring with DJ Meredith been?- SLC season 7 already?- Upcoming Caviar Lounge and mixing family with business- Has he spoken to Coach Shah?- A White Sox MLB Playoffs run and Meredith and Brooks Marks throwing out the first pitch

On the 420th episode of You Know I'm Right, hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Big Brother's Kamu Kirk to discuss:- Autobiography title- Being born in Hawaii, what Island?- Moving to Arizona- First UFC event he remembers watching- When did he start training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?- Making his MMA debut and eventually getting to UFC?- Greatest UFC fighter of all time?- Cutting weight before a fight, eating after a victory- Family gym, Siege MMA and Fitness- How did he end up on Big Brother?- Who is his favorite Big Brother competitor from a past season?- Quickly aligning with Haley and Chuk, was it detrimental to his game? - If Devens doesn't use the diamond power of veto, does Kamu win Big Brother?- Has he spoken to Chuk since he was eliminated?- Would he do more reality tv in the future?- You Know I'm Right moment

On the 419th episode of You Know I'm Right, hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Big Brother's Haley Thogmartin to discuss:- What would the name of her autobiography be? - Attending Southeast Missouri State University and playing softball - Pitching 177 innings her senior year and had a 1.78 ERA with 242 K's, 22-6 record wioth 4 saves- Studying Human Environmental Science, what does that entail?- Working for Viking Alternative Medicine- Applying for Big Brother - Packing to go on the show and her signature flannel- Is she surprised with how America viewed her while on the show?- Was every week in the house hard for her?- Biggest regrets - Biggest surprises- Her time on Big Brother ending in such dramatic fashion- Interacting with fans after the show- You Know I'm Right moment

On the 418th episode of You Know I'm Right, hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by the Pipe Queen, Big Brother's Mallory Aurichio to discuss:- If she wrote a book about herself, what would the title be?- Being the IT girl at at Westwood Junior/Senior High School (Cross Country, Winter Track and Field, spring track and field, band, math team, environmental club, national honors society)- Being a New Jersey girl- Being a lifeguard- Going to West Virginia University to study Aerospace Engineering- Becoming a Rocket Scientist- Working for Leidos as a Power Distribution Engineer- What made her want to apply for Big Brother?- How nervous was she the first night of the show?- Having an all time confessional scene after Dee screwed her over. Can she reenact it?- Would she have put the three Icons on the block?- Is Drew a snake?- Who is she hoping wins Big Brother 28 and who does she think will win?- Biggest surprises about living in the house?- Being a master slop chef- Becoming the Pipe Queen- First time getting recognized after the show and putting her phone on- You Know I'm Right moment

On the 417th episode of You Know I'm Right, hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Columbian Actress and Model, Elisa Berdugo to discuss:- First app she checks everyday- Being from Barranquilla, Colombia- Attending Universidad del Atlántico and then becoming a lawyer- Pursuing a career in modeling and acting- Coming to the United States- How important is social media for her career?- Creating the Hands for Children charity- Should Joe date a Columbian woman?- You Know I'm Right moment

On the 416th episode of You Know I'm Right, host Nick Durst is joined by Big Brother's Chuk Anyanwu to discuss:- If he wrote a book about himself, what would the title be?- Having a big family- Graduating from Texas Women's University with a Bachelor's in Business Administration- Working in the Supply Chain field - Being big into fitness, when did he start working out?- Breaking the internet with meeting Matt Klotz at the gym- How did he end up on Big Brother?- How was the gym in the Big Brother house?- Who are some of his favorite Big Brother competitors?- Packing for the show and his signature cowboy hat- Playing an honest and honorable game- What could he have done differently?- What surprised him about being on the show?- Who does he think will win Big Brother season 28?- What has it been like since getting home? What was it like turning on his phone for the first time?- You Know I'm Right momentMatt Klotz also joined the show to discuss how Chuk smells.