This week on Kill the Small Talk, Alex Caron sits down with comedian John Campanelli (Comedy Central, Just for Laughs, Adult Swim) for a wide-open conversation about life, comedy, and everything in between.

John talks about growing up between New York and Pennsylvania, moving around as a kid, and how being the “new kid” over and over shaped his sense of humor. He and Alex dig into childhood bands, Catholic guilt, and awkward first crushes — all the strange, funny, and sometimes painful experiences that pushed John toward stand-up.

From Division 1 baseball to writing jokes in college, to eventually taking the leap into comedy, John shares the journey of finding his voice on stage and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Equal parts hilarious and insightful, this episode is proof that the best conversations happen once you kill the ...