Alone At Lunch

By Alone at Lunch | Morbid Network

Whether you were the only girl on the football team, the only jock at robotics camp, or you just could never find anyone who appreciated your action figures enough, we’ve all felt like the weird kid a... more

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Alone At Lunch episodes:

October 13, 2025 Alone Being a Workhorse with Author Caroline Palmer
This week we are joined by Caroline Palmer! From 2014 to 2019, Caroline Palmer was the director of editorial, video, and social media at Amazon Fashion. Prior to her tenure at Amazon, she spent seven years as the editor of Vogue.com. Her work has appeared in various publications, including The New York Times, Life, Seventeen magazine, and Vogue. She lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with her husband and three children. WORKHORSE is her first novel.
In this episode, Caroline discusses her journey from a high-powered career to becoming a novelist while navigating the challenges of motherhood. The conversation explores themes of identity, ambition, and the impact of technology on relationships, as well as the nostalgia for pre-digital life. Caroline shares her experiences with writing complex female characters and the importance of female friendships.
Recommendations From This Episode:
How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days
Mixed Before It was Trendy with Sydni Beaudoin - Season 1, Episode 85
Alone Being a Voice Actor with Helen Laser! - Season 4, Episode 29
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1h 2min
October 06, 2025 Alone Being a People Pleaser with Kelly Taylor
This week we are joined by Kelly Taylor! Kelly is an NYC based comedian. Check out Kelly on instagram @hellothisiskelly and check out her podcast I Feel Fat Today on instagram @ifeelfattoday & subscribe to the show on Youtube.
In this episode, Kelly Taylor shares her experiences growing up in New Jersey, navigating college life, and the impact of family dynamics on her personal growth. The discussion touches on the challenges of adulthood, the influence of social media, and the journey into the workforce, particularly in the fashion industry. Kelly reflects on her friendships, the importance of community, and the lessons learned along the way. Give this episode a listen!
Recommendations From This Episode:
Alone Writing Jersey-Shore-Set Rom-Coms with Betty Corrello - Season 4, Episode 23
Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead
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1h 7min
September 29, 2025 Alone Being a Storyteller with Author Rachel Linden
This week we are joined by Rachel Linden! Rachel is a novelist and international aid worker whose adventures in fifty countries around the world provide excellent grist for her writing. She is the author of The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie and Recipe for a Charmed Life and several other novels, including her latest The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake. The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie was turned into a Hallmark movie in 2024. Currently Rachel lives with her family on a sweet little island in the Pacific Northwest where she enjoys creating stories about strong women facing big challenges, food, travel, and second chances at love, all with a happy ending and a touch of magical realism.
In this episode, Carly and Rachel Linden explore personal transformations, the impact of homeschooling, and the journey of becoming an author. They discuss the significance of embracing change in one's 40s, the challenges and joys of working with women in crisis, and the art of storytelling through magical realism. Rachel shares her experiences as an expat, her writing process, and the excitement of having her book adapted into a film. The conversation also touches on the importance of nurturing a love for reading in children and the joy of connecting with readers.
Recommendations From This Episode:
Alone Writing Romance with a Paranormal Twist with Author Ashley Poston - Season 5, Episode 16
A Second Chance Scottish Summer
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49min
September 22, 2025 Alone Being an Accomplice To The Villain with Author Hannah Nicole Maehrer
This week we are joined by Hannah Nicole Maehrer! Hannah Nicole Maehrer—or as TikTok Knows her, @hannahnicolemae—is a BookToker and fantasy romance author of Assistant To The Villain, Apprentice To The Villain, and Accomplice To The Villain. Her biggest passions in life include romance, magic, laughter, and finding ways to include them all in everything she creates.
In this episode, Hannah shares her personal experiences with her parents being romantic and in love, having Disney princess loving brothers, managing ADHD, coping mechanisms for productivity, and the creative process behind writing. We explore character development in literature, the importance of relationships, and personal growth, including reflections on social media presence and the joys of everyday life.
Recommendations From This Episode:
Alone Being The Voice of ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City with Narrator Elizabeth Evans - Season 5, Episode 21
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
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1h 1min
September 15, 2025 Alone Performing a One Woman Titanic Show with Comedian Alice Fishbein
This week we are joined by Alice Fishbein! Alice Fishbein is a Brooklyn-based comedian. Her solo comedy show, "Leo Still Dies in the End," premiered at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2025. She can be seen performing comedy in NYC and her writing and viral videos can be found all over the internet.
In this episode, Alice shares her experiences from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, her one-woman show about the Titanic, and her journey through comedy and creative writing. The discussion touches on the challenges of performing, the unique atmosphere of the Fringe, and the personal connections formed through shared artistic experiences. Alice reflects on her childhood obsessions, the impact of various cultural phenomena, and her aspirations for future projects.
Recommendations From This Episode:
Titanic
Titanic: The Digital Resurrection
Alone Being a History Nerd with Author Sarah Adler - Season 5, Episode 23
Alone Making Floral Estrangements with Rebecca Fishebin - Season 4, Episode 46
Follow Alice Fishbein: Insta: @afishcalledalice TikTok: @afishb
Website: www.alicefishbein.com
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1h 3min
September 08, 2025 Alone Playing The Triangle with Comedian Myka Fox
This week we are joined by Myka Fox! Myka Fox is an NYC-based writer and comedian who has written jokes for multiple Comedy Central Roasts, The MTV Movie Awards w/ Nikki Glaser, the Independent Spirit Awards, and SNL’s Weekend Update.
Myka is/was one half of the cult favorite Gas Digital Podcast “Shame On” with Kerryn Feehan, and currently hosts the popular podcast "Great Hang with Myka and Tim" with her illiterate boyfriend Tim McLaughlin. Her debut standup comedy special "My Joke, My Choice," premiered in 2024 through Comedy Dynamics.
In this hilarious episode, Myka Fox shares her journey from growing up in Arizona to pursuing a career in comedy and writing in New York City. She discusses her daily routines, how her life experiences have shaped her creative process, and the unique challenges faced when filming a comedy special on short notice. The discussion also touches on the challenges of friendship, the metaphorical dumpsters we find ourselves in, and the joys of solitude. Myka also reflects on her identity as a twin and the dynamics of sibling relationships. Give this episode a listen!
Recommendations From This Episode:
Marc Maron: Panicked
Rachel Feinstein: Big Guy
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1h 8min
September 01, 2025 Alone Being a Morning Person with Author Samantha Downing
This week we are joined by Samantha Downing! Samantha Downing is an internationally bestselling thriller author whose books have appeared on the Sunday Times and USA Today.
Her debut novel, My Lovely Wife, was nominated for Edgar, ITW, and Macavity awards in the US, the CWA award in the UK, and was the winner of the Prix des Lectrices award in France. Her latest thriller, Too Old For This, was released in August 2025 in the US.
In this episode, Samantha Downing shares her unique approach to writing, emphasizing the importance of morning routines and the creative process. She discusses her journey to publication, the influences that shaped her writing, and how her personal experiences have impacted her work. We discuss how personal struggles can shape characters in literature, particularly in the context of Samantha's latest book featuring a retired serial killer. We also explore challenges of writing crime fiction in a modern world filled with technology and surveillance, and the importance of research in creating believable narratives. Give this episode a listen!
Recommendations From This Episode:
The Thursday Murder Club
Murder She Wrote
Look Closer
Follow Samantha Downing: @smariedowning
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1h 3min
August 25, 2025 Alone Becoming a Podcaster with Danny Moss
This week Carly is on vacation, and Emily talks to her husband and cohost Danny Moss. They host the Yeet the Rich podcast together, where they research uber rich companies and families, what they claim to have contributed to the world, what the reality is. Danny also works full time as a scenic carpenter, building an engineering scenery for film and tv, having worked on projects like In the Heights, Fleischman is in Trouble, She Says, and Inside Amy Schumer.

On this episode we discuss what its like to start a new creative pursuit when you're solidly in your career, trying to fit in a side hustle when you're a new dad, always pursuing intellectual curiosity, and more! Enjoy!

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57min
August 25, 2025 **Special “Back To School” Episode** with Emily Walsh and Carly Montag
Autumn and back to school vibes are just around the corner! This week we bring you a special episode that reconnects you with the hosts of the show. In this episode of Alone at Lunch, hosts Emily and Carly dive into the nostalgic feelings of back to school, discussing their love for the season and how it inspires them to set new goals. They explore the challenges of balancing creativity and motherhood, the importance of consistency in personal growth, and the impact of comparison on self-worth. The conversation highlights the significance of defining success on one's own terms and the role of self-care in achieving personal and creative aspirations. Give this episode a listen!

Recommendations From This Episode:
1Q84
The Life Impossible

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52min
August 18, 2025 Alone Exploring Gender Identity with Author Meryl Wilsner
This week we are joined by Meryl Wilsner! Meryl is a bestselling author of contemporary romances featuring queer folks who love women, including Something To Talk About, Mistakes Were Made, Cleat Cute, and My Best Friend’s Honeymoon. Whether high-heat or slow burn, their books always have a happily ever after. Some of Meryl’s favorite things include: all four seasons, Hawaiian shirts, the way giraffes run, and their wife.

In this conversation, Meryl Wilsner shares their journey as a writer, discussing their experiences growing up in Michigan, navigating identity, and the challenges of coming out. They reflect on their early writing influences, including fan fiction, and how these experiences shaped their current work in queer romance. Give this episode a listen!

Recommendations From This Episode:

Love and Other Disasters

Enigma Variations

Overcompensating

Follow Meryl Wilsner: @merylwilsner
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1h 4min

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How many episodes does Alone At Lunch have?

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