In this hilarious and insightful episode of the TikTok FAMOUS™️ Podcast, host Meredyth Willits chats with Greg Kata, better known online as @gregisms, the actor, teacher, cruise enthusiast, and comedy genius with over 4 million followers. From NYU’s Tisch School to viral internet fame, Greg has built a wildly relatable brand of observational comedy that reads like a cross between Seinfeld and a sharp Black auntie in church.   Greg unpacks everything from how he writes those rapid-fire, zinger-filled rants to the real life inspiration behind his favorite videos. He opens up about his Midwestern upbringing, trauma-fueled comedy instincts, gay comet brain, and why “Find Your Joy” became his life mantra.   They also get real about: ✅ Being a trained classical actor who found his audience online ✅ Finding humor in everyday chaos, cruise ships, and Cleveland sports ✅ Cancel culture, comedy, and why intention and impact both matter ✅ Teaching kids by day, slaying the algorithm by night ✅ Why you need to stop romanticizing the “dream” and chase real joy instead If you’ve ever laughed your way through a Gregisms rant, this episode brings you behind the scroll and into the heart and mind of the man himself. Get ready to laugh, nod, and maybe rethink your Amazon Prime expectations for joy.     00:00 Welcome to TikTok FAMOUS™️ – Meet Greg Kata 01:30 The real story behind Greg’s viral videos 03:15 How he writes content from real-life convos 06:00 Black auntie meets Seinfeld? Best compliment ever 08:20 Microwaved raccoons, methy Roombas, and finding inspiration 10:15 How observational comedy became his superpower 13:45 Calling out bad behavior with humor, not hate 16:10 Comedy vs offense – where intention and impact meet 20:00 Why being offended shouldn’t end the conversation 22:45 Childhood trauma, divorce, and humor as survival 25:00 Growing up in Cleveland and loving Cedar Point people-watching 28:30 “Find Your Joy” – the story behind his mantra and merch 30:15 Sober life, dopamine hits, and buying Cyndi Lauper tickets 34:00 Was Greg always like this? Turns out, yes 37:00 NYU training, cruise director energy, and childhood voices 39:00 Teaching theater K–7, keeping it real with Gen Alpha 42:30 Why he doesn’t want to do content creation full-time 45:00 Netflix special or nah? What’s next for Greg Kata 47:15 Influencer dreams vs. delusions – the tough love version 50:00 Why not everyone needs to follow their dream at all costs 53:30 The adult joy of dental, 401Ks, and not eating ramen 55:00 Social media vs TV fame, and how to play the game 57:00 Being your own studio, Karen vibes, and sitcom dreams 59:00 Parting thoughts, gratitude, and where to follow Greg     🔗 Connect with Greg Kata ✨ TikTok: @gregisms ✨ Instagram: @gregismsofficial     🔗 Connect with Meredyth Willits & the TikTok FAMOUS™️ Podcast ✨ Facebook: Meredyth Willits ✨ Instagram: @meredyth_willits ✨ TikTok: @meredyth_with_a_why ✨ YouTube: TikTok FAMOUS™️ Podcast | Meredyth Willits 🎙️ Hosted by Meredyth Willits, where viral fame meets raw reality. Subscribe, review, and join us for more unforgettable stories behind the scroll.

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