On this episode of Dante's Inferno Podcast, comedian Dante Quitman sits down with fellow comic Pierre Escargot, the 2025 Helium Atlanta's Funniest Competition Runner-Up, for a conversation packed with laughs, insight, and behind-the-scenes comedy stories.

Pierre shares what it was like growing up in California and how that experience helped shape his perspective and comedic voice. The two comics dive into the realities of building a stand-up career, the grind of performing, and the excitement of Pierre advancing once again in this year's Helium Atlanta's Funniest Competition preliminaries.

They also discuss Pierre's recent viral success after one of his stand-up clips exploded online, racking up more than 1 million views and reaching audiences far beyond the comedy club. From navigating newfound attention to staying focused o ...