Delightfully deadpan comic Carmen Lynch and Laurel talk trolls, crafting one's on-stage persona, and answer the age old question: do you need to have been bullied as a child to do comedy, or can well-adjusted people do it too (whoever they are)? Check out at the Comedy Cellar or on her very funny albums "Dance Like You Don't Need The Money," and "Vertically Obsese," which just dropped on Spotify!
How To Get Fired with Matthew Broussard!
Comic and pun enthusiast Matthew Broussard explains the calculus of comedic self-deprecation and the Monday Punday origin story as he and Laurel bond over a shared knack for getting fired.
Sex Dungeon Secrets with Katharyn Henson! Part 2
Fringe star Katharyn Henson opens up about her former day job in sex dungeon MGMT, the scariest part about London, and the Truth about Ketamine.
Philly's Finest with Chanel Ali! Parts 1 & 2
Part One
Part 1 of my interview with Chanel Ali, who talks to me about opening for Michael Che and helping lovelorn OKCupid users. Chanel shares her unique perspective not just on being a rising voice in modern comedy, but on being a cop's daughter. Check back soon for Part 2, in which she concludes the story of a mentally ill child whom a police officer shot for having scissors.
Part 2
Part 2 of my interview with comedian Chanel Ali who is as articulate as she is funny. Nothing is off limits as we get into sex ed (and lack thereof), what it means to be New Black, and shitty comments in Atlantic City.
Cash Cab Secrets with Usama Siddiquee!
I talk with the very funny Usama Siddiquee (who just moved up on America's Got Talent!). Usama cracks me up and tells me the secrets of his "Cash Cab" episode. Watch me trying not to be look jealous and don’t miss his cameo in Netflix’s “Inventing Anna”!
Class with The Class!
Dynamic, mindful, and heart-clearing. Here is my take on the workout class that is sweeping the nation (specifically expensive parts of LA and NY).
Sex Work and Smiles with Jeff Arcuri!
Jeff Arcuri is living proof that the stereotype of comedians as depressive angry weirdos isn't (necessarily) true. He's all smiles as we talk about his late night debut on Colbert, Big Sky Comedy Festival, and the truth behind his very funny sugar baby joke.
Marriage, Moving, and Meth with Katharyn Henson! Part 1
Marriage, moving, and meth. Part 1 of my chat with Fringe Festival star Katharyn Henson coves the classic "3 M's of Interviewing". OK, I just made up the "3 M's" thing but we had a great talk, so take a look and check back next week for Part 2 when we get into drugs (figuratively) and her day job as a sex dungeon manager!
...with Radio Courting Expert Courtney Davis!
Comedian-turned-mom-turned-rapper Courtney Davis tells me about her new single and answers the age old question: who's harder to take care of, Jared Kushner or a baby?
The 5 Stages of Grief!
I walk you through the 5 painful stages of grieving the loss of a follower.
Harvard Material with Francis Ellis!
Harvard, comedy, and oh so much more. Here's my interview with gentleman jock turned comedian and BroBible editor, Francis Ellis!
Ask For More with Emma Willmann!
When she's not playing Beth on "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" or starring in Netflix's The Comedy Lineup," Emma Willmann makes delightful sound effects and conversation. Here's Part 1 of our interview, where we discuss her late night debut on Colbert and John Mulaney's killer suits.
Guns, Germs, and Filmmaker Andrew Jenks! Parts 1 & 2
Part One
Part 1 of my interview with Dream/Killer director, Gangster Capitalism podcaster, and the most serious man I know, Andrew Jenks. Can we make it fun, or will we end up talking about guns and winning all the awards? Find out!
Part Two
In Part 2 of my interview with filmmaker and podcaster Andrew Jenks (Netflix, MTV, "What Really Happened"), who has interviewed everyone from Rhianna to me (though technically, I'm interviewing him), we discuss what makes a good interview, the correlation between comics and documentary people, and of course, warewolves.
How To Sarah Cooper! Parts 1 & 2
What's the deal with Sarah Cooper? The author, satirist, and comic is having a moment, just as Jerry Seinfeld and the New York Times. Here we discuss ther infamous take on Donald Trump vs. Alec Baldwin's, and even get a little political (but only in terms of comedy).
What's it like when Jerry Seinfeld won't shut up about you? Find out in Part 2 of my chat with TikTok superstar and political comedy darling, Sarah Cooper.
The Art of the Tight 5 with Jay Jurden! Parts 1 & 2
Part 1: Jay and I discuss his new album, "Jay Jurden Y'all," and why comey is the perfect early ate. I miss comedy, and even dating. Tomorrow we go behind the scens of his Tonight Show debut!
Jay and I discuss the craft of the tight five, shitty day jobs, and his Tonight Show debut!
Laurel's Little Show with Mark Normand! Parts 1 & 2
My first interview gets to be with one of my favorite comics! Mark and I gab about queens nd his new special, “Out to Lunch,” now on YouTube!
The dramatic conclusion of my chat with Mark! Shout out to therapy and Emily Wickersham for getting me on Viviscal.