Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Marcello Hernández
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Jan 26, 2026 Marcello Hernández, a stand-up comedian and actor known for American Boy and SNL work, shares funny and personal stories about growing up in Miami and his family. He talks about finding a new writing process in Spanish. He recalls pivoting from soccer to comedy, viral TikToks that boosted his career, and the wild ride toward SNL.
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Why Dominican Kids Seem Older
- Marcello notes kids in the Dominican Republic often seem emotionally older and more assertive than American kids.
- He attributes this to faster maturation from socioeconomic realities and language formality in Spanish.
Leaving Soccer For Stand‑Up
- Marcello quit his college soccer team after falling in love with stand-up and felt like he left a wife for a mistress.
- He killed doubts by relentlessly doing shows and writing until stand-up replaced soccer in his identity.
Seed Your Network Before Moving
- Tour or visit the major scene regularly to build a network before moving there permanently.
- Marcello recommends going to New York every season to meet people and create connections ahead of a full move.
