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Coffee Talk (Cawfee Tawk) with Tara Cannistraci
Release Date: 05/19/2025
Cawfee Tawk with Tara Cannistraci โ โGrowing Up Palaminteriโ with Dante Palminteri
Coffee Talk (Cawfee Tawk) with Tara Cannistraci
This week on Cawfee Tawk, comedian Tara Cannistraci sits down with actor, singer, and songwriter Dante Palminteri for a hilarious and heartwarming conversation that spans generations, culture, and career paths. Dante shares what it was like growing up with very old-school Italian parentsโboth actorsโwhile navigating his own creative journey. From stories about his legendary father Chazz Palminteri refusing to get caught up in fame and fortune, to his Bronx roots and a Nonna who literally lit fires to warm the bath water, Dante reflects on how far...
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"Hall Passes" A Solo Tawk with Tara Cannistraci
Coffee Talk (Cawfee Tawk) with Tara Cannistraci
This week on Cawfee Tawk, weโre putting the mic down and the heart on full blast as comedian Tara Cannistraci trades punchlines for purpose, taking us back to her days as a school counselor in the Grand Concourse section of the Bronx. Before the stages and spotlights, Tara was navigating hallways filled with big personalities and even bigger potential. She shares the story of how the kids listened to herโnot because she was loud, but because they knew she cared. Like the time a fierce Dominican mom called her up and said, โYou have my permissionโhit my son. Nobody else, but you? You...
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"Imposter Syndrome" A Solo Tawk with Tara Cannistraci
Coffee Talk (Cawfee Tawk) with Tara Cannistraci
In this heartfelt episode of Cawfee Tawk, comedian Tara Cannistraci gets real about imposter syndromeโthe sneaky, joy-stealing voice in our heads that tells us we donโt belong, even when we do. Tara opens up about her own struggles with self-doubt as a performer, but also reminds us that imposter syndrome doesnโt just hit entertainersโitโs everywhere. From the stage to the boardroom to your own living room, Tara shares insights on how this mindset can hold us back, and why the people who should feel like imposters (hello, Dunning-Kruger Effect!) rarely...
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"Borough Pride" A Solo Tawk with Tara Cannistraci
Coffee Talk (Cawfee Tawk) with Tara Cannistraci
In this episode of Cawfee Tawk, Italian-American comedian Tara Cannistraci breaks down her borough radar โ because trust her, she knows when someoneโs from Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, or the Bronx the minute they walk in the room (and donโt even try to fake it). Tara shows love for her hometown, the Bronx โ the last borough standing strong against gentrification โ and gets real about the unfair stigma it still faces. Plus, she goes off on one of her biggest pet peeves: people who donโt clean up after their dogs. Sheโs just trying to walk down the block, not play...
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"Vecchio Vibes" A Solo Tawk with Tara Cannistraci
Coffee Talk (Cawfee Tawk) with Tara Cannistraci
In this episode of Cawfee Tawk, comedian Tara Cannistraci serves up laughs and real talk as she explores the Italian word "vecchio"โaka, old. From roasting the fact that her Grandma looked like a grandma her entire life to the shocking realization that Archie Bunker was only 48 in All in the Family (wait, WHAT?!), Tara dives into the hilarious and humbling signs of aging. Sheโs calling out the ridiculous pressure for women to "age gracefully" (whatever that means) and shares her own telltale momentsโlike struggling to read a menu in dim lighting and swapping out...
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From Biscuits to Biceps: Fitness, Food & Funny with Body Fit by Amy
Coffee Talk (Cawfee Tawk) with Tara Cannistraci
In this hilarious and heartwarming episode of Cawfee Tawk, comedian Tara Cannistraci sits down with online fitness sensation Body Fit by Amyโaka the Jeff Bezos of online workoutsโto talk all things fitness, food, and finding your people. From starting in her garage to building a massive online fitness empire, Amy shares how she grew her supportive, all-levels-welcome community. Tara and Amy bond over their love-hate relationship with traditional workouts (Taraโs running away from runningโฆ literally), and their mutual pasts of indulgent childhood eating habitsโspaghetti...
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Cawfee Tawk with Tara Cannistraci: "Make Pizzerias Italian Again" (feat. Nicky Paris)
Coffee Talk (Cawfee Tawk) with Tara Cannistraci
Pull up a chair and pour yourself a hot cawfeeโthis week, Bronxโs own Tara Cannistraci welcomes Staten Islandโs rising comedy star Nicky Paris for a no-holds-barred tawk about life, laughs, and lasagna. These two Italian-American firecrackers dive deep into their borough upbringings, and how agida is a term they are bringing to Los Angeles. Nicky confesses his sacrilegious obsession with chain restaurants (yes, Tara gasps), and the two pitch their dream campaign for congress with the slogan: "Make Pizzerias Italian Again." Itโs a hilarious and heartfelt...
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From South Philly to Sunset Blvd: Eleanor Kerrigan Gets Real
Coffee Talk (Cawfee Tawk) with Tara Cannistraci
In this episode of Cawfee Tawk, comedian Tara Cannistraci sits down with the hilarious and unfiltered Eleanor Kerrigan for a deep dive into their East Coast roots, big families, and even bigger personalities. These two comedians bond over the shared chaos of growing up in tight-knit neighborhoods where everyoneโs family is in your businessโand even bailing you out of jail. Eleanor dishes on what it was like growing up in a huge Irish familyโsheโs one of ten kids!โand how being from South Philly practically makes you Italian by default. The two share stories of...
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โChange Ainโt Easyโ โ A Solo Tawk with Tara Cannistraci
Coffee Talk (Cawfee Tawk) with Tara Cannistraci
In this deeply personal solo episode of Cawfee Tawk, comedian and Bronx native Tara Cannistraci gets real about the one thing we all struggle withโchange. Whether youโre 18 or 80, change is hard, and Tara opens up about her own journey of navigating it at every stage of her life. From having her first truly safe home at age 29 to grappling with major life transitions, Tara shares honest reflections on what it means to try to grow while carrying the weight of your past. She talks about moving from the Bronx to Hartsdale and how, for a while, she would drive all the way back...
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Cawfee Tawk with Tara Cannistraci: โ Brittany Schmitt: Dead Moms, DUIs & Dark Laughs
Coffee Talk (Cawfee Tawk) with Tara Cannistraci
On this episode of Cawfee Tawk, Tara Cannistraci sits down with the hilariously unfiltered Brittany Schmittโand letโs just say, their first meeting didnโt exactly go as planned. (Spoiler: Brittany thought Tara was just a fan, and in an interracial relationship with Craig Robinson. Awkward much?) The two dive into the darkest corners of Brittanyโs comedy. With material rooted in real-life painโlike the death of her mother, complicated family dynamics, divorce, and even a DUI in ArizonaโBrittany still finds a way to make you laugh so hard you snort your coffee. They get real...
info_outlineOn this weekโs ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐ ๐/ ๐ป๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ Tara sat down with Paul Costabile, host, comedian & interviewer extrodinaire. They got nostalgic about their Italian American East Coast roots, how parenting has changed with the next generation and when to turn on and OFF the ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. How do we keep our old school values with the new school way of doing things? Tara keeps it as always refreshingly real and authentic with jokes in between! Paul even divulges with details on an interview almost gone wrong with George Clooney!
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Welcome to Cawfee Tawk with Tara Cannistraci AKA TaraJokes! Join comedian Tara Cannistraci every Monday! Tara reflects on the week that was or the life that was, whether it's nostalgia about NYC life, current trends, or real-life stories. This podcast is perfectly timed to accompany your morning coffee. Good morning, fellow cawfee lovers!
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Tara Cannistraci is an Italian-American comedian, actress, and writer, hailing from the vibrant streets of the Bronx, New York. Tara's talents have lit up the stage, television, film, and even centerfield as the scoreboard host for the New York Yankees.
Tara brought her unfiltered, humorous take on popular sports topics to SNY's Emmy award-winning television show โOh Yeah,โ where she both wrote for and featured in the series. Currently, she co-hosts the Chazz Palminteri Show podcast, captivating audiences with her honest insights and vivacious personality. She also co-produced and starred in We Stand Comedy's multi award-winning short film "The Chartโ showcasing her versatility & misdirecting sense of humor.
On social media, Tara has gained a following by sharing the words and phrases she grew up hearing in her New York Italian neighborhood, resonating with people across the country. Her comedy album, โI'm Talkin' Here,โ is a regular feature on Sirius XM.
Tara's new YouTube series, "Boroughbreds," features her doing hilarious on-the-street interviews throughout the New York boroughs, highlighting all things New York from common phrases to family owned businesses.
Tara has opened for comedy heavyweights like Josh Wolf, Joey Diaz and Vic DiBitetto, and now headlines shows across the U.S. and Canada. Her authenticity and wit continue to win over audiences wherever she performs!