Before they were killing on stage, they were just trying to make it — and comedian Anthony Amorello wants to know how.
In Paving New Roads, the veteran stand-up and former asphalt man sits down with comedy’s most compelling voices to uncover the gritty, funny, and downright weird paths that led them to success.
Recorded high above Sunset Boulevard at the legendary Andaz West Hollywood, just steps from The Comedy Store, each episode mixes raw storytelling with sharp humor and a dash of Hollywood chaos. From tales of early jobs and side hustles to lessons learned bombing in dive bars, Paving New Roads is where real comedians share what it really takes to make it.
Whether you’re chasing your own dream or just love a good laugh about the hustle, Paving New Roads with Anthony Amorello is the podcast that proves every detour can still lead to the stage.
This week, Sarah Tiana is proof that sometimes the best things start on a dare. In this episode, you’ll see how comedy became the one place in her life that felt truly fair, and how that shaped everything that comes next. From spinning records as a DJ to cracking jokes on the radio, Sarah had a career that seems to include everything.
She gives advice from her early days, what it takes to find your voice, and why joke writing is more like math than most people realize. We also get into her experiences working alongside some of the biggest names in comedy, including hanging with Sebastian Maniscalco, and what it was like being the head writer of the Tom Brady roast.
Plus, we talk about her comedy special “44,” the mindset behind it, and how she continues to evolve in a constantly changing industry.
If you’re into stand-up, writing, or just want a real look at what it takes to make it in comedy, this one delivers.
Checkout previous episodes of Paving New Roads HERE
