Coffee Talk (Cawfee Tawk) with Tara Cannistraci

About Coffee Talk (Cawfee Tawk) with Tara Cannistraci

Welcome to Cawfee Tawk with Tara Cannistraci AKA TaraJokes! It's Monday so time to wake up and enjoy your morning cawfee with Tara, your favorite NYC comic born and raised in the Bronx. In each episode, 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!

Publisher

Tara Cannistraci

Category

comedy · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

5 Sept 2024

Latest episode

9 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

10 of 80 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   9 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Cawfee Tawk: Finalmente (FINALLY - good or bad?)

   In this solo episode of Cawfee Tawk, I break down the very Italian-American phrase "finalmente." Technically it means "finally"… but culturally? It means, "About time. What took you so long?" Finally got engaged. Finally had a baby. Finally bought a house. Somehow a win turns into a subtle roast. I talk about how living in a constant "finalmente" mindset keeps us chasing the next thing instead of celebrating how far we've come. Why does every accomplishment immediately get followed by, "Okay… so what's next?" And why do so many of us feel like if we say something good out loud, we'll jinx it and it won't happen? I also open up about going to therapy—not because something is "wrong," but because having an unbiased space to talk feels safe and necessary. Plus, I get into the New York accent discourse—why people think we sound uneducated when so many of us are anything but—and how growing up in New York is the reason I talk fast, drop half my consonants, and never finish a word. It's funny, a little vulnerable, and maybe the permission you need to enjoy your wins without a "finally" attached to them. 🙋🏻♀️ 🇮🇹Check out Tara's Live Show! 👉https://taracannistraci.com/#shows 📲 Follow Tara on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarajokes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tarajokes Twitter: https://twitter.com/tarajokes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaraCannistraci/ 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! -- 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 "Oh Yeah," 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 Chart" 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, "I'm Talkin' Here," 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!

2. 

   2 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Cawfee Tawk: From Legends to Letdowns (and Back Again) with Greg Baldwin

   This week on Cawfee Tawk, I'm sittin' down with my friend and hilarious comedian Greg Baldwin for a real one. We're tawkin' about everything from how to train yourself into a legit New York accent (it's not just yelling "I'm walkin' here!") to the highs and hangovers of chasing greatness in comedy. Greg opens up about his journey — how addiction started at a young age, how he found himself deep in it, and how he's now 19 years sober. What began as an act of kindness — buying groceries for a struggling comic and helping him get sober — unexpectedly led Greg to his first comedy show… and ultimately to producing the Legends comedy show. What started as an impressions night turned into a room filled with comedy royalty, including alums from Saturday Night Live. He shares what it's really like having access to the green room — the stories, the pressure, the magic behind the curtain. I share my own rollercoaster — landing the New York Yankees job and going from the stage to the big screen in centerfield, thinking 2020 was finally gonna be my year… and then watching touring, momentum, and even my wedding plans disappear overnight. We get honest about the business: the constant chase for the "next big thing," how comparison robs you of your own glory, and how we both overthink so much we forget to actually enjoy the wins. We talk failure, ego, anxiety, meditation (which I can't do), and how even in the middle of big moments, the smallest things can take you down. At the end of the day, it's about finding that happy medium — being okay with the highs, the lows, and living a life of service. It's funny. It's vulnerable. It's a little chaotic. Basically, it's cawfee with two overthinkers trying to figure it out. 🙋🏻♀️ 🇮🇹Check out Tara's Live Show! 👉https://taracannistraci.com/#shows 📲 Follow Tara on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarajokes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tarajokes Twitter: https://twitter.com/tarajokes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaraCannistraci/ 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! -- 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 "Oh Yeah," 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 Chart" 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, "I'm Talkin' Here," 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!

3. 

   23 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   AGITA | Cawfee Tawk with Tara Cannistraci

   In this solo episode of Cawfee Tawk, I define the very Italian-American condition known as agita—that constant low-grade stomach churn you get when other people's words, actions, and choices affect you way more than you want them to. I talk about how much time I spend fixating on things I can't control, and how that mental spiral eats up entire days of my life. We get into why my divorce video went viral (spoiler: it wasn't an accident), and why so many of us are walking around with the same quiet frustration, grief, and resentment—just in different packaging. I break down the hard truth that we can't control other people, we can't control circumstances, and we can't avoid everything that causes us agita. Even the highs in life don't always balance out the lows—and pretending they should only adds more pressure. I also talk about real friendship: the kind that doesn't require maintenance, scripts, or fake "hellos." The kind where you can call your best friend at any moment and say, "The best thing just happened" or "The worst thing just happened," and they meet you exactly where you are—no warm-up required. If you've ever felt emotionally exhausted by other people, overwhelmed by things you can't fix, or guilty for wanting less noise and more peace… this one's for you. Let's talk agita. 🙋🏻♀️ 🇮🇹Check out Tara's Live Show! 👉https://taracannistraci.com/#shows 📲 Follow Tara on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarajokes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tarajokes Twitter: https://twitter.com/tarajokes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaraCannistraci/ 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! -- 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 "Oh Yeah," 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 Chart" 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, "I'm Talkin' Here," 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!

Inside a recent episode

Cawfee Tawk: Finalmente (FINALLY - good or bad?)

Published 9 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I've had a ton of guests in studio saying, you know, who are successful, who have found success or who have acted in major films or TV shows and go, yeah, but now I got to get to this, but now I got to do this. And there's no real sense of, wow, look how far I've come. And I don't mean to say that in the entertainment industry. I think this is a common thread in life where we, nobody looks at where they've how far they've come because we change so often every decade we evolve. There's something more we want or, but there's no real, I, I don't know anybody who gives themselves and gives themselves enough credit. […]

Who has been a guest on Coffee Talk (Cawfee Tawk) with Tara Cannistraci

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Amy
• Nicky Paris
• Eleanor Kerrigan
• Brittany Schmitt
• Tracey Carnazzo

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

29 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

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Quality

76

Social presence

97

YouTube

0

Engagement

51