On this episode of Comedians in Bed, I sit down with Ella Palardi to talk about her journey into comedy as a mom of a teenager. From her roots in morning radio to finding her voice on stage, Ella shares how parenting, real life, and a little chaos inspire her material. Her comedy isn’t dirty—but it’s not squeaky clean either—and we get into what that balance looks like. We also talk about how she manages family life and comedy, and what keeps her coming back to the mic. A funny, honest, and inspiring convo. Tune in!

On this episode of Comedians in Bed, I sit down with comedian Demetius Jackson, who made the move to Chicago to sharpen his craft. We dive into the world of sketch — how he decides who to collaborate with, the lessons sketch has taught him, and how it’s shaped him as a stand-up. Demetius also shares how the Chicago comedy scene has pushed him to grow, both on stage and behind the scenes. It’s a conversation about creativity, collaboration, and finding your lane in comedy

On this episode of Comedians in Bed, I catch up with my college pal Tia Santamaria — a talented actress and comedian who’s truly taking life by the horns. We dive into her hilarious ghosting origin story, the realities of being a woman in comedy, and how she navigates the ups and downs of performing as a Black comedian. It’s a mix of laughs, honesty, and inspiration from someone carving her own lane. Tune in!

On this episode of Comedians in Bed, I open up about my relationship with my father — the good, the bad, and everything in between. He recently passed away from lung cancer, and I reflect on what it was like performing and chasing comedy while knowing he only had a few months left. This year has been one of the toughest, balancing travel, shows, and my dreams with the weight of loss at home. It’s a raw, honest conversation about grief, love, and still finding purpose on stage.

In this episode of Comedians in Bed, I’m deep in my rap bag — talking Curren$y, Larry June, Le$, Freddie Gibbs, and Clipse’s new album. I also share my experience at the LaRussell concert, which was nothing short of motivating and high-energy. On the comedy side, I break down my recent sets in Columbus and Cincinnati — what hit, what didn’t, and how I’m growing from every mic. It’s music, comedy, and real-life inspiration all in one. Tap in!

In this episode of Comedians in Bed, I break down our latest Live with Murph & Tye show — it was a hit! But not without its moments... some of the white comedians had a tough time connecting with the Black audience, and we get into why that matters. I also talk about my upcoming show Tye Erskine & Friends this Friday, and share how my comedy goals are starting to show up in real-time on stage. The work is working — tune in for insights, laughs, and the grind behind the punchlines.

In this episode of Comedians in Bed, I talk about rocking the stage at Comedy Plex Comedy Club and how performing right now feels more important than ever. Life’s been throwing punches — from personal challenges to emotional curveballs — but I’m learning to handle it all by leaning into the funny. Whether it’s pausing (or not) on dating or turning missed moments into material, comedy is how I’m staying grounded. Tap in for some real talk, laughs, and resilience

On this episode of Comedians in Bed, we sit down with Columbus comedy veteran Lukas Mateus. After spending time in LA, Lukas shares his experiences from the comedy scene out west and what led him to move back. We talk about his decade-long journey in stand-up, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and what the future holds after 10 years in the game. Tune in for a real and raw conversation about comedy, growth, and what comes next!