Will Bryant is a bartender in New York City attempting to find success as both a comedian and DJ. This podcast serves as a public journal to the world of all the highs and lows he experiences on this journey to achieve his dreams . Along the way Will invites guests from various industries and walks of life in an attempt to learn and grow as a person, one episode at a time.
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75. My 1st Gig: Fear Management & Imposter Syndrome
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In this episode of "I'm Will Bryant," Will makes a big announcement and spends the episode preparing for this significant milestone. Will dives deep into the theme of imposter syndrome—sharing personal anecdotes from his life, including his experiences in sports, music and bartending, where self-doubt loomed large. Throughout the episode, Will disc…
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In this episode Will explores the positive impact toys have had on his mental health and overall happiness. He shares personal anecdotes about how finding childhood favorites have brought joy and nostalgia into his life, serving as a form of self-care. The episode encourages listeners to embrace their inner child and consider the emotional benefits…
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Will openly discusses his relationship with alcohol in this candid episode where he confronts himself with a question he's been wondering about for a long time... "Am I an Alcoholic?" Follow @imWillBryant on all platforms! Instagram: @imWillBryant https://www.instagram.com/imwillbryant/ YouTube: @imWillBryant https://www.youtube.com/@imwillbryant X…
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Will is back from a 2 month break. Find out why he felt the need to step away from the podcast for a while and the ramifications of his decision to do so. Follow @imWillBryant on all platforms! Instagram: @imWillBryant https://www.instagram.com/imwillbryant/ YouTube: @imWillBryant https://www.youtube.com/@imwillbryant X (Twitter): @imWillBryant htt…
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Class is back in session! When Will Bryant isn't bombing on stage or recording a podcast you can usually find him slinging drinks at one of the busiest venues in New York City. So, who better to educate the masses on how to act next time you and your friends decide to go out drinking. If last year's episode "Bar Etiquette 101" episode was an introd…
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70. I'm Incredible @ Mini Golf
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When you tell somebody that you're good at something, do they believe you? Well nobody ever believes Will when he says... anything. Especially when he's saying something positive about himself. In this episode Will Bryant gives us a recap of his weekend and examines how perhaps there may be a reason that nobody ever believes he can succeed at even …
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69. Da 69 Boyz w/Keith Classik
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Keith Classic is not only the first guest to ever join Will on the podcast, he's also one of our host's best friends in the world. Whenever these two get together it's nothing but a fun time. Keith becomes the first ever returning guest in a special 69th episode of the show which brings out the silliest conversations between two bffs. Tune in and j…
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Will finally hits the NYC Open Mic circuit and talks about the highs and lows of a brand new comedian on the scene. Our host also gives us some insight into his mental health and current state of mind in light of recent events. The Drew & Peter Open Mic IG: @DrewandPeterComedy Follow @imWillBryant on all platforms! Instagram: @imWillBryant https://…
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With Will on the verge of beginning his life as an open mic comic he takes this time to go through a bunch of ideas and premises while asking the age old question every comedian wants to know... "Is This Funny?" Follow @imWillBryant on all platforms! Instagram: @imWillBryant https://www.instagram.com/imwillbryant/ YouTube: @imWillBryant https://www…
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Will Bryant has officially been bartending @ The Comedy Cellar for a year. This takes our host down memory lane of every job he's ever had as he realizes that he's never been able to hold down the same gig for a long time. Join Will as he explores why he can't seem to hold down a steady job, and how he's not letting that slow him down. Follow @imWi…
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65. Will's Drunken Knick Rant
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Will only did 3 things on Sunday... drink, watch the Knicks & record this episode. Enjoy! Follow @imWillBryant on all platforms! Instagram: @imWillBryant https://www.instagram.com/imwillbryant/ YouTube: @imWillBryant https://www.youtube.com/@imwillbryant X (Twitter): @imWillBryant https://x.com/imwillbryant TiK ToK: @imWillBryant https://www.tiktok…
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Join Will Bryant in a personal and introspective episode of as he candidly discusses recent events that have prompted him to contemplate mortality in a new light. In this raw and honest conversation, Will takes a break from the usual guest format to speak directly to you, the listeners, in what can be likened to a pseudo therapy session for our hos…
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63. Jordan Perry: A Decade of Grinding
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Jordan Perry is a comedian with over a decade of experience in the comedy scene. Hailing from Atlanta and having studied in both Boston and Los Angeles, before living in Las Vegas and finally calling New York home... Jordan brings a plethora of stories revolving around his cross country comedic journey. Join Will and Jordan as they delve into the i…
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62. Creative Darkness w/Stephanie Cherng
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Stephanie Cherng is a rising star in both filmmaking and comedy that brings a unique blend of wit and social commentary to the stage. Stephanie's background is as diverse as it is impressive. With a history of creating and directing short films that tackle weighty topics such as political awareness, mental health, and LGBTQ+ issues, she's no strang…
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61. Chasing Dreams w/Global Goal Music
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Join host Will Bryant as he dives deep into the world of music, multimedia, and global impact with his guests Ciisco and Alex, the dynamic duo behind Global Goal Music. As founders of Global Goal Music, Ciisco, and Alex wear many hats, from DJing to music production to sound engineers and beyond. But their mission extends far beyond the beats they …
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60. Global Goal Music w/Ciisco & ALX
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Alex (ALX) is a veteran in all aspects of the music industry with experience as a rapper, DJ, and producer who even owns his very own music and recording studio. Ciisco is a young DJ, producer and audio engineer that has already made his presence known in the NYC electronic music scene. Together they run Global Goal Music, an International Record L…
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59. Silly Directions w/Liam Struminger
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Liam Struminger is an aspiring director and recent graduate of Tulane University. He's fresh to New York and has found a new home in Bushwick, which happens to be where Will Bryant lives and records. The two discuss the number of short comedy sketches that Liam has already directed and what went into the development and filming for different ideas.…
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58. Freestylin' w/Isaac Knox
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Isaac Knox is a battle rapper, improvisational freestyler and stand up comedian from Orlando, Florida. He visits Will Bryant this week to talk about falling in love with Hip-Hop, and how the scene differs in Orlando compared to New York. Listen as Will learns about Isaac's own freestyle company and how he got them gigs with both Disneyland and Univ…
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This week Will welcomes Hava to the show, a person that on the surface level seems like the complete opposite of our host... but throughout the episode it becomes apparent that the two actually have much more in common than they thought. Hava creates a plethora of longer form media and content that allows her outlets for genuine self expression. He…
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56. Tequila Tasting w/James Lee
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If you've ever heard Will say "Thank You James" after taking a shot of tequila on air, then you're already somewhat familiar with this week's guest. James Lee is one of Will's best friends, and not just for always supplying him with excellent tequilas. Will & James taste test 5 different tequilas as they talk about what it's like to own a liquor st…
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55. Creating a One Person Show w/Josh Wagner
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Josh Wagner is back this week to continue his Scotch fueled conversation with Will. This week the two discuss the "Airbag: A Metaphor, Or Is It?" The one person show that Josh is creating, producing, & starring in set to premiere in New York in the near future. This takes them down an unexpected path where Josh is gracious and open enough with Will…
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54. Acting & Scotch Making w/Josh Wagner
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This week Will reconnects with an old friend he hasn't seen in 9 years, Josh Wagner. Josh discusses his start in radio broadcasting and how he transitioned into acting. We learn how acting took him to Edinburgh, Scotland, and how these events serendipitously led him and his family to invest in a couple of barrels of scotch at the renowned Bruichlad…
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53. I Performed at The Comedy Cellar
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Will has finally done it! His comedy debut took place on February 3rd, a year after the start of this very podcast. After announcing his goal of getting on stage, Will gives a personal account of everything that went into his greatest accomplishment to date. Tune in to hear what lead up to the big performance, and all the details of the actual day.…
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52. Been Around the World w/Martin Baez
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Will's good friend, Martin Baez, is back again this week. This time the two discuss the simpler things in life like sports, TV & film. We also learn from Martin first hand what it's like working in the airline industry as we discuss all the perks as well as difficulties that come with the job. Follow @imWillBryant on all platforms! Instagram: @imWi…
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51. Friendship & Betrayal w/Martin Baez
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This week Will welcomes one of his best friends to the show, Martin Baez. Martin is one of the newer members of Will's close circle of friends and the two discuss their newfound bromance... and eventually discuss the moment Martin betrayed that friendship and stabbed Will in the back! Follow @imWillBryant on all platforms! Instagram: @imWillBryant …
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50. Round 2 w/Rocco Giambrone
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Rocco is back for another round against Will this week. In part two of their conversation they discuss what life is like for a professional mixed martial artist. Rocco gets brutally honest about the highs of victory and the lows of defeat in the fight game, and how he responds to both. Along the way, the former teammates crack each other up with si…
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49. Football & Fighting w/Rocco Giambrone
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This week Will reconnects with the captain of his high school football team, Rocco Giambrone. Rocco played football for 10+ years of his life before transitioning into the world of Mixed Martial Arts. Together, Will & Rocco discuss the highs and lows of football back in the early 2000s while reminiscing about the good ol' days. In part 1 of this sp…
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48. Producing a Play w/Gia Bonello
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This week Will sits down with Gia Bonello to have an in-depth discussion about all things theater. Gia let's us in on life growing up in Brooklyn to attending the very competitive and demanding NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and how it all led to producing her very first play. Will & Gia get into the nitty gritty of what goes into producing a play f…
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47. I Worked at a Drag Queen Restaurant
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This week Will dives into his first real job ever and how he ended up working at a drag queen restaurant in NYC. Learn how he got the job, and how working at Lips helped mold him for the rest of his life. Follow @imWillBryant on all platforms! Instagram: @imWillBryant https://www.instagram.com/imwillbryant/ YouTube: @imWillBryant https://www.youtub…
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Will's back for the first episode of the year wearing his favorite sweater, and it takes him down the rabbit hole of what life was like growing up in Queens, New York. Join Will as he talks about being born & raised in Queens and how it shaped his life forever. It leads to the story of his earliest memory of his step-father, or as he calls him in t…
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Will returns from his December break for the final episode of the year. He uses the time to remember some of the most important moments of his past year, both in real life and in his podcast life. Find out what he considers his top 3 life moments, top 5 podcast episodes, and all of the letdowns it took to get there. Cheers to 2023, and here's to ev…
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"You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime you'll find you get what you need." What was supposed to be an episode about one of Will's most proudest moments ends up being an episode about his most recent failure. Find out what happened with his comedic debut and how his latest set back isn't enough to keep hi from pushing forward. …
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43. Spotify Wrapped Makes Me Sad
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Will's got issues. This week he admits why Spotify Wrapped makes him sad and how he plans to use this feeling to improve on his life in the upcoming year. With him being less than 2 weeks away from accomplishing the biggest goal he set for himself this year, Will uses this opportunity to announce his next important goal for 2024. Why does Spotify t…
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This week Will talks about how he celebrated his mom's birthday while processing his dad's declining health. Listen as Will discusses how he is dealing with his parents' mortality in an open and honest episode that includes his first Thanksgiving away from family and at work instead. Join Will as he goes through the ups and downs of the Holiday sea…
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This one falls off the rails from the start which usually makes for the best episodes. Your host Will Bryant, dives into the delicate chemistry it takes to maintain a happy household and how it may require taking some undeserved insults every now and then. Follow @imWillBryant on all platforms! Instagram: @imWillBryant https://www.instagram.com/imw…
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You can call this the re-brand! "Big Kid With Will Bryant" is dead, and in it's place comes "I'm Will Bryant," the autobiographical narrative of a bartender/struggling DJ/aspiring comedian navigating his life in the city that never sleeps. This week Will proves his expertise in being a bitch while describing the bitchiest street fight move he's eve…
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Last week Will announced when he'd be making his debut as a stand up comic. This week, he talks about the reaction he got from said announcement, and also describes what his very first comedy class was like. Will wrote and performed his very first joke. Tune in to find out what he learned, how he felt, and what comes next. All this and more... on t…
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It's happening! Will's comedic debut is set in stone. Find out when it's happening, and what lead to this moment. Follow @imWillBryant on all platforms! Instagram: @imWillBryant https://www.instagram.com/imwillbryant/ YouTube: @imWillBryant https://www.youtube.com/@imwillbryant X (Twitter): @imWillBryant https://x.com/imwillbryant TiK ToK: @imWillB…
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Will Bryant is fresh off of cosplaying @ New York ComicCon and projectile vomiting on his way to the Brooklyn Mirage. Find out how his trip to NYCC 2023 went and why he can't help but accidentally steal the spotlight throughout his life. Follow @imWillBryant on all platforms! Instagram: @imWillBryant https://www.instagram.com/imwillbryant/ YouTube:…
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36. I Don't Like Doing Things I'm Not Good At
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This week Will is reminded of funny stories about his friends... like finding videos of them on social media, failed snowboarding trips or incredible experiences while getting high as kids. Follow @imWillBryant on all platforms! Instagram: @imWillBryant https://www.instagram.com/imwillbryant/ YouTube: @imWillBryant https://www.youtube.com/@imwillbr…
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The weather has Will in a funk, but he's able to pull himself out of it mid episode as he talks about his apple picking Long Island getaway. As he always does, Will spends the entire episode lost in sidebar stories but ends with an account of one of the more interesting conversations he's had in a while when he realized he spent an entire weekend w…
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Will takes a chronological trip down memory lane as he revisits his life thus far one drug at a time. Find out about all the vices that have entered Will's life and in what order. Learn about the drugs that positively influenced him, and about the drugs that brought him to the lowest point in his life. The are all the drugs Will's done... tune in a…
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There used to be "7 Dirty Words" you couldn't say on TV... now the list of what we can & cannot say is completely different. Follow Will down his weekly rabbit hole as he explores the boundaries of words and their political correctness... including some words or phrases you may have never even thought of having racial origins. Follow @imWillBryant …
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This week's episode is a little late and your host acknowledges that. Will goes above and beyond by not just giving us his degenerate reason for delaying the podcast this week, he goes on to tell us some of his worst moments dealing with the aftermath indulgence. Will Bryant tells one of his most embarrassing stories ever to date on this week's epi…
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31. Wake Me Up When September Ends
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This very specific time of the year annoys Will to no end and he starts off hot as he explains why. Tune in for one of the least focused and most random episodes of Big Kid to date as our host takes us all on a wild ride on his train of thought. Follow @imWillBryant on all platforms! Instagram: @imWillBryant https://www.instagram.com/imwillbryant/ …
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30. Can I Play With Your Dandelion?
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This week Will admits to everyone that he used to hate his name, and explains why. Find out what he wished his name was instead, and how he'd even pretend to have a different name at his own family events. After reminiscing about his return to school for a bit, Will sends us home with yet another story revolving around misunderstood Hip-Hop lyrics.…
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The resident Big Kid is back with another episode, and he spends this week remembering things from his youth like Nokia phones and America Online while comparing himself to the youth of today. From screen names to banana bongs, Will covers all the important topics while ending with another instance of him learning the true meaning behind yet anothe…
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Will starts off breaking down the best fights of the weekend, from SummerSlam to Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz to a fight on the baseball diamond & ultimately the viral fight known as the "Alabama Brawl." Will takes a sharp pivot & starts breaking down his newest obsession, the world of NPC Kink Livestreams. Don't know what that is? Well tune in & find ou…
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Will falls down the rabbit hole of lyrics in Hip-Hop & engages in an ill-advised deep dive into the history of lyrics within the genre. Along the way he updates you on his status as a B-Squad Friend, discusses his findings on Elon Musk's obsession with the name "X," & tells us who finally left him star struck for the 1st time ever while working his…
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Will just saw "Barbie" & has a lot to say, but not just about the movie! He's clapping back at some of the haters and exposing the real "snowflakes" in the process. "Come on, Barbie... let's go party!" Follow @imWillBryant on all platforms! Instagram: @imWillBryant https://www.instagram.com/imwillbryant/ YouTube: @imWillBryant https://www.youtube.c…
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