Before comedy, Rodia held a lucrative role as a finance manager at a luxury car dealership. In 2019, driven by passion, he left it behind to pursue stand-up full-time—a decision he admits was a bit “psychotic,” but one that paid off quickly. In just nine months, he performed around 100 shows, laying the foundation for a sudden and impressive rise. 

The pandemic proved a turning point. Rodia began posting frequent videos—eventually building a 93-day streak—featuring beloved Italian-American characters like Uncle Vinny and Zia Lucia, as well as his viral “Road Rage Wednesday” skits. These clips resonated widely, helping him amass over 900,000 followers and 22 million + views on YouTube.