THE STORY
FROM THE
BOARDWALK
TO THE STAGE
Pascual Diaz is a comedian, writer, actor, and proud father of three sons — straight out of Coney Island, Brooklyn. A retired DSNY worker who traded in his route for the mic, Pascual brings raw, unfiltered humor rooted in the streets that raised him.
His story is unlike anyone else's. After surviving 2 open heart surgeries, 19 strokes, and being clinically dead for 23 minutes, Pascual came back with one mission: to make people laugh. He turned his near-death experiences into fuel for his stand-up, proving that if life can't take him out, nothing can.
As co-host of Disrespect Radio on Shade 45 / SiriusXM alongside Gorilla Nems, Pascual has built a loyal following with his no-holds-barred storytelling and sharp wit. Catch them live every Wednesday from 7–9 PM ET.
Pascual co-hosts Outside with Gorilla Nems alongside Gorilla Nems — the only podcast that films outside in all elements. Episodes are based mainly in Coney Island, but the crew has filmed in every borough in NYC. They've also taken the podcast on the road, filming episodes in Humboldt Park in Chicago, Las Vegas, Nevada, and even as far as Colombia.
He's performed at venues across the city, including The Loft at City Winery, Rodney's Comedy Club, The Brooklyn Improv, and Eastville Comedy Club — and continues to bring the heat every time he steps on stage.