Warm Feeling | Monty Hall Dec. 12th 2025

This past Friday, December 12th, I had the pleasure of hosting another Warm Feeling holiday benefit show to raise funds and collect donations for Jersey City’s Triangle Park Community Center.

Last year, my recently blown-out knee and dependence on crutches limited the show’s possibilities.

However, this year, I am thankfully independently mobile, allowing for the opportunity to make Warm Feeling a more elaborate show.

I am happy to report that we raised a hefty amount of funds for Triangle Park Community Center, as well as many new toys, coats, and food donations. We also had a wonderful night full of wild, creative comedy.

Along with the successful show and the donations collected, I am truly touched by how the show evolved into a community-oriented, driven event. Each week, the show grew bigger and better, thanks to people who were willing to contribute their generosity and expertise.

Abigail Dankert for supporting me in all my comedy endeavors and for making the stage and set look beautiful and merry.
Rebekah Dankert for being instrumental in crafting the fireplace and windows, and for having all-around incredible ideas for decorating the stage.
Jason Messeri for leading the film crew and production of the show, and for helping me brainstorm ideas over beers and food.
Jason Yamauchi for coming in clutch and contributing his Hi-8 expertise to the show.
Clara Ritterman-Peña for donating her menorah and latkes to the show and for helping complete and design the In Jest zine.
Joe McAndrew for creating the outstanding Warm Feeling poster and mascot.
Jessica DeCanto for taking on a whole new, unexpected role on the day of, and making sure people got checked in and seated.
Rachel Tarzia for assisting with collecting donations and bringing even more joy to the night.
Max Blake, for guarding those doors and not sneaking a vape sesh mid-show (kidding! you know I love ya!)
Mike Weydert for beautifully capturing all of the photos you’re about to see and for always being a pleasure to be around.
AJ, AJ, and Patrick for capturing the night so flawlessly and lending your film expertise out of the goodness of your hearts.
Ruth Hayduk for being patient with me and for being an integral piece in making the show run so smoothly.
Glenn Luttman for making us all sound amazing and handling audio logistics.
Jeremy and Vanessa Berse for keeping everyone satiated with popcorn and refreshments.
Alex Grubard for lending his Zoom recorder and for being a great friend who listened to me yammer about the show forever.
Nick Fierro for crushing as always and for collaborating with me for months on developing the show.
Jacob Shapiro and Steve Melone for lending their beautiful voices and guitar skills as Double Death Duty.
Colin Armstrong for being an absolute star and cracking all of us up.
Angel Yau for her incredible lobster facts and incorrigible appetite.
Andrea Wang for educating all of us on the importance of fonts for a functioning democratic republic.
Pat Byrne for all his valuable knowledge about running shows at WFMU, being hilarious, and for being an all-around stand-up guy.
Chris Gethard for being the coolest and kindest man in comedy, and for his generous contribution to Triangle Park Community Center.
Monica Shaw, Cynthia Anderson, and the rest of the team at Triangle Park Community Center for all of their efforts to support the Greenville neighborhood of Jersey City.
WFMU for having us and helping promote the show despite it not being a WFMU show.