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, Mike Black talks building his career in comedy but finishes with a crazy story about a monkey attack. With mentions of big Hollywood names and how they really are behind the scenes, and talking about his first set where someone volunteered him to do standup, Mike Black has a story unlike the usual comedian you’d expect.
He’s blended styles together to get his own, got started when he was in college, and somehow made it big enough to wear a shirt with his own face on it (he made it himself. maybe).
Checkout previous episodes of Paving New Roads HERE
