Dinner at Your Place? – Détails, épisodes et analyse

If you've been around you know the podcast birthday lines up with my birthday and my mom comes on to celebrate the year. The episodes with my mom are always some of my favorites, and this is no different.

Mom, I know you always listen and read these: Thank you for everything. It could be the only thing I say for the rest of my life and it still wouldn't be enough. I love you.

And I love you too, listener. Thanks for hangin out.

Comedian Mike Dupont comes by and asks Danny to make Spaghetti and Meatballs.

Mike starts by filling us in on the Market Basket controversy that's sweeping the greater Boston area and how corporate isn't prepared for townies to take back what they love most; a family run grocery store.

After, Mike gets open with his recovery process, the feeling of opiates withdrawal, and what his favorite activity to do was while he was still using. Honestly, it's just kind of what dudes do normally.

(Don't do dr*gs, kids. They make you think NBA journeyman Austin Rivers is capable of winning an MVP)

Support:

Follow Mike: @mikeduponthehaloljk

Danny will be headlining Downtown Comedy Club at Democracy Brewing in Boston 9/20/25. Tickets are available here

Patreon.com/DannyKillea for more

Comedian Alex Giampapa comes by and asks Danny for a meat patty. Alex is on an elimination diet, he did not grow up eating like a junkyard dog.

Alex and Danny jump in talking about a few venues that have fallen to the wayside, one of which being where Alex shot his first special (that may or may not have involved mind altering substances) Alex continues to examine some changes he's experienced in his career and how sometimes good advice can become obsolete that you have to unlearn, but the wisdom will always be priceless.

Alex also talks about how despite a bleak political landscape we got to experience a Superbowl Halftime show for the ages and how he got in a fight with KFC from Barstool.

Support Alex:

Instagram: @giamdaddy

Comedy Specials:

Alex Giampapa - Empire in Decline

Alex Giampapa - High Performance

Comedian (and brother to a past guest) Mustafe Mussa comes by and asks Danny to make Beef Suqqar and Lahoh. It goes surprisingly well.

As Mustafe eats the love for his country flows strong as he tells us about how Somalia is just for the Somalis. Mustafe also creates a country for a marginalized group, gives a couple thoughts on Kanye West's new savior Jonah Hill, and brings up the one time Kyrie Irving was right about something. It's actually a pretty good point.

Support Mustafe: Instagram: @coolguyhavingfun

For our first repeat guest, Adrian Diaz comes by to talk with Danny about how his recent fight went at Redline Sports. Adrian talks about what the mindset is like going into a fight, how to cope with nerves, and a gut check moment that made Adrian realize he was born for this.

The two also do a quick taste comparison of Jayson Tatum's Flamin Hot BBQ Ruffles versus Lebron James' Flamin Hot Cheddar and Sour Cream Ruffles. The results will SHOCK you.

Support Adrian:

Instagram: @peakfitness_pt

Sign up for Watertown, MA Title and take a class with Adrian

Comedian Janelle Draper comes by and asks Danny to make Stuffed Shells and a side salad. She helps Danny process a couple of tough months as she talks about admiring the work you put in even if you come up short and how it's worth it to "take the stairs".

Stuffed Shells were good. Who knows why she picked it as her meal though.

Support Janelle:

For Janelle's future shows, full stand up clips, and other social media platforms, check out janelledraper.com

This week for our charity of choice, Janelle asked we support the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. For more information and a donation, click this link.

Producer of the popular dating game show "It's a Date!" Jaylene Tran comes by and asks Danny to make Sweet and Sour Pork.

"It's a Date!" is a live blind first date between two contestants. Audience members are given a color coded paddle upon entering the show to participate. During the contestant's date if you have a question for one (or both) of the contestants, hold up the yellow side and one Jaylene's crowd controllers will bring you a microphone to ask that question.

Jealous of someone on stage? See someone you like? Hold up the pink side and you can pitch yourself to switch out one of the contestants. Or pitch yourself to both contestants. It really doesn't matter. Anything goes.

Danny has been Jaylene's crowd controller since day one. The two go over this first year of shows, how Jaylene got the idea in the first place, and where she sees this going.

And of course, some tea is spilled.

Support Jaylene:

Instagram: @jaylene.tran

Tickets for upcoming shows

This week for our charity of choice, Jaylene asked to support Operation Smile. To find out more, click this link to learn about Operation Smile and make a donation.

Comedian Shaun Connolly comes by and asks Danny for a soup party. Danny chooses Avgolemono to get him back on the horse.

The boys bounce around as they quickly recap the show they did together last week with Shane Torres, talk Shaun's show "Hot Dog!" he runs in Worcester, and how from clothes to choreography Shaun has always been a man of his own movement.

Shaun also tells us two stories about how food is the best way to make friends.

Support Shaun:

shaunconnollycomedy.com

Instagram: @sirshaunconnolly

Ticket link for "The Roast of Worcester" on 3/15

This week for our charity of choice, Shaun asked to support Compassionate Care ALS. Compassionate Care ALS (CCALS) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to support people diagnosed with ALS, their families, healthcare providers, and communities as they navigate the complexities, both physical and emotional, associated with the disease. Click here to donate now.

Comedian, producer, and incredibly polite person Ayesheh Mae comes by and asks Danny to make Koobideh and Tah Deeg. Danny did not make either of those things. This is the worst meal flop to date on the podcast.

Ayesheh does nothing to make this hellish as along the way (of her taste buds being ruined) she tells us a little about Persian culture, the difference in New Year celebrations, and how the women in her family are great at timing exits. Ayesheh also talks about starting her company Filthy Comedy and her own experience with weight loss.

Danny tries his best to avoid a spiral about serving garbage. It doesn't go well.

Support Ayesheh:

getfilthycomedy.com

Instagram: @filthycomedy

Ayesheh's Instagram: @maelove23

This week for our charity of choice, Ayesheh has asked to support Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Their mission is to take bold action to improve the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer by advancing scientific research, building community, sharing knowledge and advocating for patients. Click this link to donate now!

Comedian Emily Ruskowski comes by and asks Danny to recreate her favorite childhood meal from the now defunct Boston restaurant Vinny T's. Danny makes the focaccia and chicken parm, Emily provides a chocolate mousse cup for dessert, then she takes us back in time to when babysitting money was aplenty and "Sweet Frieda", her two door coupe with no air conditioning, got the gang wherever they needed to go.

Emily also tells us about her love of boy bands and how Lou Pearlman, the producer behind Backstreet Boys and N*SYNC, was a very bad guy and definitely has money buried in the Bahamas.

At the end, Emily gives the world some free therapy.

Support Emily:

emilyruskowski.com

Emily headlines Nick's Comedy Stop in Boston March 17th and 18th: tickets can be purchased through this link

Instagram: @emilyruskowski

This week for our charity of choice, Emily has picked Planned Parenthood. Donate to the Planned Parenthood Action Fund here.