Diet Starts Tomorrow! is a hilarious, podcast hosted by comedian Mahesh Kotagi, where food, comedy, and bad decisions collide. Each episode dives deep into the world of guilty pleasures, diet fails, and everything we love to eat before we start being healthy again. Mahesh chats with guests about their favorite (and most embarrassing) food habits, diet disasters, and how they’re definitely starting their diet... tomorrow.
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Mahesh Kotagi Podcasts
Comedian Mahesh Kotagi chats with his hilarious comedian friends each week. They discuss comedy, fast food, and crazy stories.
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Tires Season 2, Why Indians Are Scared of Dogs, and Miami Cuban food! w Irene Morales!
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27:29Send us a text This week comedian and actor Irene Morales joins us to talk her role in Netflix's Tires season 2, she brings her dog which Mahesh may or may not be scared of, her Cuban heritage and where to find the best Cuban and Latin foods in Miami and NYC. Follow us @dietstartstomorrowpod @maheshkotagi Please like,subscribe, and leave a comment …
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Indian Street Food in NYC??? Live from Desi Galli!
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9:53Send us a text Hey! sorry for the delay check out this live episode from Desi Galli in NYC. It's Indian street food done right. The full video is on YouTube soon and back next week with comedians! Thanks for the support please tell a friend or two so we can keep growing and doing more fun episodes!!! Follow us @dietstartstomorrowpod @maheshkotagi P…
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Wyoming foods, Who has the worst food in America, and DON'T make Nachos on Master Chef!! w Lucas Connolly
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37:44Send us a text Welcome back to Diet Starts Tomorrow! Comedian Lucas Connolly joins us this week to discuss growing up in Wyoming, what city had the absolute worst food in the entire country, touring for months on end across the USA, and how he ALMOST made it onto the hit show MASTER CHEF. Follow us @dietstartstomorrowpod @maheshkotagi Please like,s…
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CHAAT DOG - Desi Hot Dogs! July 4th special episode w Pervaiz Shallwani!
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29:32Send us a text Happy 4th of July folks! Today we have a live interview at CHATT DOG with owner and food journalist Pervaiz Shallwani. What is Chaat? (Chāt) — “to lick” or “to taste” in Hindi — is a savory snack that is ubiquitous on the streets and menus across Pakistan, Bangladesh and India. Chaat Dog: An all-beef hot dog on a ghee-toasted bun, to…
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Wacky Ice Cream, Queens has amazing food, and the best coffee in NYC!
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29:10Send us a text We are back with Mike Albanese this week talking about his new genius ice cream shop idea and the best coffee in NYC! Follow us @dietstartstomorrowpod @maheshkotagi Please like,subscribe, and leave a comment with your favorite food or weird food habits!! Mahesh Kotagi will be on tour for 2025 so go over to IG and sign up for the emai…
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Send us a text Hey! Sorry for the delay we had some audio issues this week - enjoy this live episode from Madras Dosa Co in Manhattan!! The video on youtube has hit over 10k views - thanks so much for the support -- go over there to watch the full food show! Back with guests next week!!! Follow us @dietstartstomorrowpod @maheshkotagi Please like,su…
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90s, Chicago Soul Food, and Charles hates Polynesian Sauce! w Charles McBee!
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28:26Send us a text Sorry for the delay! Charles McBee joins us for another great episode! Thanks for all the support and sharing, we are growing! Let a friend know about the pod, and we will see ya back next week! Follow us @dietstartstomorrowpod @maheshkotagi Please like,subscribe, and leave a comment with your favorite food or weird food habits!! Mah…
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Wedding Food! Old Fashioned's, and the ULTIMATE Nacho Restuarant! with Mike Albanese
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37:03Send us a text In this episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, we're joined by producer Mike Albanese for a fun and insightful post-wedding recap! Congrats to the big guy!!! We dive into all things wedding-related, from the unforgettable wedding foods to crafting the perfect Old Fashioned cocktail. Plus, we have a hilarious brainstorming session where we …
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Kangaroo Meat, Sushi Hacks & the best Diner Secrets! with Comedian Derek Humphrey!
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33:21Send us a text 🎙️ Comedian Derek Humphrey on Kangaroo Meat, Sushi Hacks & the Best Pizza in Germany! In this hilarious and delicious new episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, host Mahesh Kotagi sits down with comedian Derek Humphrey to talk all things food, comedy, and life on the road. Derek shares his experience trying kangaroo meat, a clever sushi li…
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NYC Food Tours, Top Pizza Picks & Wild Cuban-Chinese Eats w/ Alexis Guerreros
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32:06Send us a text This week on Diet Starts Tomorrow, Mahesh Kotagi sits down with comedian and soccer personality Alexis Guerreros—co-host of The Cooligans and a certified NYC food tour legend. 🍕🔥 We get into: How Alexis and Mikey launched a food tour in the West Village and blew their entire first earnings on gourmet burgers 🍔💸 Alexis’s must-try NYC …
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Buffalo Wings, Close-Up Magic & Stand-Up with Joe Russell!
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41:32Send us a text On this episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Mahesh Kotagi is joined by stand-up comedian and former magician Joe Russell for a hilarious and unexpected deep dive into everything from Buffalo wings to Buffalo’s hidden world of close-up magic. Joe talks about why he left his job at McDonald’s, what led him from sleight of hand to stand-up…
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Chuck Staton on Rhode Island Food, Coffee Milk, and Producing 'Tuesdays with Stories' | Diet Starts Tomorrow
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33:42Send us a text 🎙️ Diet Starts Tomorrow: Chuck Staton on Rhode Island Food, Coffee Milk, and Producing "Tuesdays with Stories" This week on Diet Starts Tomorrow, we’re joined by Chuck Staton — co-host of the Funbearable podcast and producer of the hit podcast Tuesdays with Stories with Mark Normand and Joe List. Chuck brings the laughs and the local…
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Sleep Eating, Mets Food Fails, & NYCs best Italian Food w Comedian Chris Scopo
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37:46Send us a text 🎙️ Diet Starts Tomorrow: Comedian Chris Scopo on Sleep Eating, NYC Food, and Italian Holiday Feasts This week on Diet Starts Tomorrow, we’re serving up a hot plate of laughs with stand-up comedian Chris Scopo — and trust us, this one’s a feast. 🍝🍕 Chris gets real about sleep eating, growing up an OG Mets fan, and why the food at Shea…
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Cheese Puffs, BBQ, & a Knife Fight! with Dominic Leonelli!
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34:06Send us a text 🎙️ This Week’s Diet Starts Tomorrow welcomes comedian and actor Dominic Leonelli for an unforgettable episode packed with wild stories, big laughs, and a little chaos. From nearly getting stabbed during a stand-up show, to crushing an entire Costco tin of cheese puffs, Dominic shares his unfiltered takes on life, food, and the grind …
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Adam Mamawala on Food Obsessions, Embarrassing Uber Eats Orders & Touring with Dane Cook
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46:33Send us a text In this hilarious episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, host Mahesh Kotagi sits down with comedian Adam Mamawala to delve into their shared experiences with food obsessions, recount amusing Uber Eats mishaps, and discuss the challenges of maintaining fitness while touring with comedy legend Dane Cook. They also explore their journeys in s…
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Send us a text Mike and I are hanging out again talking about Mikes recent bachelor party cruise, disgusting food habits, and why sometimes you gotta make your own sauce! Thanks for all the support follow us and tell a friend to listen - it really helps!! Follow us @dietstartstomorrowpod @maheshkotagi Please like,subscribe, and leave a comment with…
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NYC Street Food Problems with Raj Belani!
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29:50Send us a text This week Raj Belani joins us to talk all things NY street food, how Halal carts are the only place to name sauces after what they look like, and Mahesh tells a tale of getting food poisoning on an NJ Transit train 30 seconds before his stop. Follow us @dietstartstomorrowpod @maheshkotagi Please like,subscribe, and leave a comment wi…
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Atlanta has the BEST food! with Mike Albanese!
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30:20Send us a text Welcome back to Diet Starts Tomorrow! Today our buddy comedian and producer Mike Albanese @bigmanmike joins us to talk all things food! We talk about soup, food in Atlanta, and rank the best grocery stores, and why HEB is the best!!! We also try to find the absolute best TEX MEX in NYC!!! Follow us @dietstartstomorrowpod @maheshkotag…
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Send us a text Welcome back to Diet Starts Tomorrow! Today we have Shaunak Godkhindi to discuss growing up in Atlanta, his favorite dipping sauces, prison tacos, and why the best food you gotta buy at a hidden counter at a grocery store! Follow us @shaunakg @maheshkotagi @dietstartstomorrowpod Follow us @dietstartstomorrowpod @maheshkotagi Please l…
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Comedy, Politics, and Food: Corinne Fisher Talks NYC Mayor Run & Her Favorite Eats
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40:28Send us a text This week NYC Mayoral Candidate and fellow comedian Corinne Fisher joins us! We chat her experiences in NYC and her campaign and all of her favorite food spots in NYC! To learn more about Corinne's campaign visit and follow @corinnefisherformayor on IG Known for her sharp wit and unapologetic humor, Corinne is stepping into the polit…
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Does Canada Have the BEST Italian Food? with Alex Pavone!
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34:07Send us a text Diet Starts Tomorrow! | Episode 9 Canada's Guilty Pleasures with Alex Pavone This week on Diet Starts Tomorrow!, comedian Alex Pavone joins Mahesh Kotagi to talk all things Canadian food, guilty pleasures, and why the best Italian food is actually in Canada! Alex Pavone, a Toronto native now based in New York City, is a hilarious com…
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In-N-Out vs. Shake Shack, LA’s Best Eats, with Alex Payne!
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40:17Send us a text Please like, comment, and share, it really helps a lot!!! Welcome to The Diet Starts Tomorrow, the podcast where comedians spill the beans on their secret food habits, embarrassing Uber Eats orders, and their guilty pleasures! In today’s episode, we’re joined by the hilarious Alex Payne, comedian and co-host of the Sad Money Podcast.…
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Send us a text This week we’re excited to have the incredibly funny Liz Glazer join us! Liz is a comedy powerhouse, with big wins at the Boston Comedy Festival and Ladies of Laughter, as well as appearances on ABC’s "For Life" and CBS’s "Bull." She has a Don't Tell Comedy Set out right now on Youtube, please check it out! She brings her trademark h…
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Send us a text This week’s guest is the multi-talented comedian and musician Neel Ghosh! A true artist, Neel is known for his stand-up comedy, his unique blend of music and comedy, and his ability to create improvised songs on the spot with his saxophone and looping machine. Tune in as Neel and Mahesh chat about touring with Michael Blaustein, the …
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Giulio Gallarotti’s Guide to Surviving Food Poisoning While Traveling!
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42:43Send us a text In this hilarious episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, comedian Mahesh Kotagi sits down with Giulio Gallarotti—comedian, actor, podcaster, and host of the hit travel show Places You Can Go. You might recognize Giulio from his Netflix debut on Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends, or from appearances on Hulu, Peacock, MTV, and Comedy …
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Send us a text In this hilarious episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, comedian Kaneez Surka joins Mahesh and Mike to share her funniest and most epic junk food and fast food fails! Whether it’s a her dad forcing her to eat goat brains or her attempt at educating Mahesh on balls... prep or an unforgettable late-night drive-thru disaster, Kaneez's storie…
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90's Food vs Everybody! with Charles McBee!
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48:20Send us a text Welcome back to Diet Starts Tomorrow! Whether it's late-night drive-thru runs, microwave disasters, or the weirdest snacks we’ve ever tried, this show is your ultimate guide to the world of junk food indulgence. In today’s episode, we’re joined by the hilarious Charles McBee, a stand-up comedian, writer, and pop culture aficionado. C…
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Send us a text In Episode 2, we’re joined by the hilarious Tara Cannistraci—comedian, actress, and host of the Cawfee Tawk with Tara Cannistraci podcast. Tara brings her signature Bronx humor and Italian-American charm to the table as we talk about growing up in New York, the comedy scene, and of course, our best (and worst) food choices. From brea…
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Send us a text Welcome to the debut episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, the comedy podcast where junk food reigns supreme and diets are always postponed until tomorrow. In this hilarious first episode, comedian and podcast producer Lee Syatt joins Mahesh Kotagi to dive deep into the world of late-night snacks, fast food cravings, and the chaotic relat…
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Halloween episode in middle of November? Why not? Do me a favor and subscribe, leave a rating, comment your favorite appetizer at Chili's and tell a friend about the podcast! Come see me do stand up comedy!By Mahesh Kotagi
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