Michael Maiello
MeetMichael Maiello
Michael Maiello is a New York-based playwright, author and humorist. His work has appeared in McSweeney's, The New Yorker, and Weekly Humorist. He has two plays available through playscripts.com.

From the mind of Michael

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{Who’s at the Door?} Some Knock-Knock Jokes Walk Into a Bar

A barkeep reminisces about his most irritating regular customers, who kept knock-knocking on the door and knocking ‘em back. Who’s there?

Michael Maiello
November 17, 2023
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Just {Outside} of Town: The {Quicksand} Story

Something weird is happening in the town. Better not get mixed up in it though, right? It’s not really our business to get involved.

Michael Maiello
May 3, 2023
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf of Wall Street: A {Kids’ Story} for the Modern Era

Every kids’ story has a lesson, and for the boys of Stratton Oakmont, this is no exception. What is the moral of the story in The Wolf of Wall Street?

Michael Maiello
March 20, 2023
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Codename: {“Jailbreak!”}—The Story G.I. Joe Never Wanted You to Know

How does a guy earn his nickname? This is a story of subterfuge, skill, and snakeskin sneakiness. It’s a cruel world out there.

Michael Maiello
January 17, 2023
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Just a {Tree}, Nothing Special

I’m just a regular tree, nothing special. But I’ve been pining to tell you about my family heritage. Trust me, you would barely be-leave it.

Michael Maiello
September 6, 2022
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{Heaven’s} Terms of Service

As Ben Franklin noted, nothing in this world is more certain than death and taxes. And nothing is more certain in death than legally binding agreements.

Michael Maiello
August 2, 2022
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Pulp Fan Fiction: Late Night Taco Bell

After a gruesome job, Pulp Fiction’s Jules and Vin head to a Taco Bell trying to satisfy Vin’s late-night hunger craving.

Michael Maiello
April 8, 2022
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iPhone, You Person — An {Inner Monologue}

If your iPhone could talk, what would it say to you? No matter how old or new, your iPhone might be the strongest relationship in your life.

Michael Maiello
January 26, 2022
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The Townsfolk Appeared… When {Stranger Than Fiction} Goes Wrong

Based on the true events of a multiracial family on a camping trip in Washington State, accused of being Antifa activists. Truly stranger than fiction.

Michael Maiello
January 17, 2022
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