At age 44, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco has turned his personal gripes with everyday life into a career, as one of standup comedy’s breakthrough performers. His style is a unique blend of two of his early influences: the observational approach of Jerry Seinfeld, and the physicality of John Ritter. Mark Strassmann talks with Maniscalco, author of the bestselling “Stay Hungry,” about what is at the heart of his humor: his very colorful family.

Sebastian talks about having the same pediatrician as Jimmy, growing up in an Italian family, working at Olive Garden, and Jimmy and Sebastian share their crazy ‘evil eye’ stories. Sebastian also talks about his new Netflix special taping at Radio City Music Hall.

Sebastian answers questions from fans while signing his book “Stay Hungry” alongside Pete Correale.

Jim Norton & Sam Roberts & Ron Bennington are joined in studio by stand-up Sebastian Maniscalco, who Jimmy met years ago working with Andrew Dice Clay. They discuss his skyrocket to fame, his style of comedy, working with Dice, and Dennis Falcone gives the group a visit. It does not go well.