Can I Bother You?

By AJ Reyes

Hey, y’all! I’m AJ Reyes, an actor/singer/alleged human, and I have no idea what I’m doing. If you feel similarly, yay and I’m sorry. Each week we’ll hang out with different artists and entrepreneurs ... more

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The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.

Can I Bother You? episodes:

March 19, 2022 10. Bianka Torres (9 to 5: The Musical, Human Resources: The Musical)
Bianka Torres and I cover a lot. We talk about performing together in a show choir; performing together in a show that opened and closed on the same day; our experiences as Latinx performers; the fact that Bianka’s voice is on Spotify; and what it means to see a plus-size, Latina play Doralee in a production of 9 to 5.

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Follow Bianka on Instagram
@bidibidibianka

See Bianka perform live
9 to 5 (The show closes Sunday, April 3rd, 2022.)

Hear Bianka sing
Human Resources on Spotify

See Bianka and me sing together!
No Me Diga

Bianka’s recommendations!
Las Ofrendas @lasofrendas
Frida Friday @fridafridayatx

9 to 5 on Amazon Prime Video: https://amzn.to/3rg30f0
9 to 5 on DVD: https://amzn.to/3rclfCd

Bother Can I Bother You: @canibotheryou
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Bother AJ: @ajreyesf13
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1h 7min
March 11, 2022 9. Annameekee Hesik (author of The You Know Who Girls)
This week we’re hanging with author, Annameekee Hesik! There’s a lot of me gushing over how much I love her books, The You Know Who Girls series. We also talk about her experience as a high school teacher, fangirls and fangirling, and getting ghosted by literary agents.

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Read Annameekee’s books!
The You Know Who Girls: Freshman Year - https://amzn.to/3t0doc6
Driving Lessons: A You Know Who Girls Novel - https://amzn.to/3pYins5

Follow Annameekee and Hank on Instagram!
@annameekee
@hanksterthecorgi

Annameekee’s recommendations!
Sex Education trailer
Cheer trailer

Bother Can I Bother You: @canibotheryou
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Bother AJ: @ajreyesf13
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Thanks for listening!

DISCLAIMER: Some of the links included here might be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you!

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1h 7min
February 22, 2022 8. Donna Rice (production assistant, COVID compliance officer, actor, improviser)
It wasn’t until I started writing the show notes that I realized I didn’t ask Donna for any stories about ACL or Coachella, even though she mentions in the episode that she’ll be working Coachella again this year. Hashtag fail, AJ. Oh, well. Next time. Some of the fun things we DID talk about in this episode include some logistics of improvising with others, why so often it’s crew vs. actors, and how vampires can love Christmas too.

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Keep up with Donna:
Instagram: @twiceasnicerice
www.donnariceproductions.com
Santa Baby - Vampire Edition

Donna’s suggestions:
Peaky Blinders
The Great

IATSE article

Bother Can I Bother You: @canibotheryou
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Bother AJ: @ajreyesf13
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Thanks for listening!

DISCLAIMER: Some of the links included here might be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you!

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1h 10min
February 15, 2022 7. Anne Boyd (showrunner of Who's Running the Show?)
In this episode, Anne Boyd and I talk a lot about the writing process and our hate for outlining. Other topics include choosing financial security over art, TV shows trying to top themselves, and leaving nonsensical notes all over the place as writing inspiration.

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Keep up with Anne and Who’s Running the Show, season 2 is on it’s way!
Twitter: @runningtheshow3
Twitter: @AnneDBoyd
Facebook: @NuttsvillePlayhouse
Who’s Running the Show on Apple Podcasts
Who's Running the Show on Spotify
radiopedemic | Your Best Interests

Anne’s suggestions:
Podcasts:
The Truth
CrossBread
The British Are Coming
Wolf359

TV
Gentefied
Sex Education
Los Espookys

The article about self-driving cars

Bother Can I Bother You: @canibotheryou
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Bother AJ: @ajreyesf13
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Thanks for listening!

DISCLAIMER: Some of the links included here might be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you!

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1h 3min
February 09, 2022 6. Jessie Drollette (production manager and stage manager at Georgetown Palace Theatre)
Jessie Drollette and I tried really hard to not sound like a PBS special while talking about how life changing theatre has been for us. Other conversational points include ableism and sizeism in theatre; the multiple meanings of a pineapple; and why I’m so wonderful to work with.

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Instagram: @jessisdrol
Twitter: @jessietechjess

https://www.georgetownpalace.com/
Twitter: @GtownPalace
Instagram: @georgetownpalace
TikTok: @georgetownpalace
Facebook: @GeorgetownPalace

Things Jessie recommends:
Adopt, don’t shop! Here are a few sites you might use to find adoption and rescue shelters in your area. As with everything on the internet, be sure to thoroughly vet and verify before you make any commitments.
Adopt a pet!
Best Friends
Pet Finder

Spay and neuter your pets!

Panic early! Be a prepper!

Bother Can I Bother You: @canibotheryou
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Bother AJ: @ajreyesf13
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Thanks for listening!

DISCLAIMER: Some of the links included here might be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you!

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1h 11min
February 02, 2022 5. Ryan Terrebonne (writer's assistant on Riverdale, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and Katy Keene)
In this episode Ryan and I laughed, we cried, we got lost in the woods– Okay, none of that happened. Well, one of them happened, you’ll have to listen to find out which. Topics in this episode include the workings of a writers room; not coming out; and how to make friends (the key is accidental injury*).
*that is a joke. Don’t injure yourself to make friends. I can’t afford to be sued.

Speaking of needing money to be sued for, join Can I Bother You's Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/canibotheryou
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Keep up with Ryan!
Instagram and Twitter: @rytbone

Texas 4000 for Cancer https://www.texas4000.org/

Ryan’s Recommendations:
Giovanni’s Room https://amzn.to/3HnZ0zb
If Beale Street Could Talk (book) https://amzn.to/3Gl9EFq
If Beale Street Could Talk (movie) https://youtu.be/N4m3t3G3Zqc

Bother Can I Bother You: @canibotheryou
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Bother AJ: @ajreyesf13
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Thanks for listening!

DISCLAIMER: Some of the links included here might be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you!

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1h 12min
February 02, 2022 4. Pamela Paek (improviser, stand-up comedian, and half of 1.5 Korean)
CW: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, and body and image issues.
Pamela and I only knew each other for about a year before she moved to California, but she was still one of the first people I thought of when I began making a list of potential guests for CIBY. In this episode we talk about her two-person sketch group, 1.5 Korean; how she can kick ass but doesn’t; and her adorable cockatoo friend Chilly.

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See Chilly being cute! https://www.facebook.com/365daysshow/videos/1128324677333591
Pamela’s requests for us all: Take the opportunity daily, if not multiple times a day, to check in with how you’re showing up in the world, and if that’s really how you want to be seen and heard, and how you want to impact others.
Also, promote each other. Support each other.
Also, also, do Bitmoji! https://www.bitmoji.com/
Pair Eyewear: Customizable Glasses https://paireyewear.com/

Bother Can I Bother You: @canibotheryou
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Bother AJ: @ajreyesf13
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1h 4min
February 02, 2022 3. Asaf Ronen (producer of the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, improv coach, and author)
Asaf has a voice made for podcasts. It’s so soothing I’d worry you might fall asleep, but our conversation is too interesting for that. Topics include the time Asaf worked with Cirque du Soleil; the soon(ish)-to-be-written 2nd edition of Asaf’s book; and the legendary Out of Bounds Comedy Festival Ridiculous Jacket.

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Check out Asaf’s book!
Directing Improv: Show the Way By Getting Out of the Way https://amzn.to/3Hgfg5g

Keep up with Asaf:
Instagram: @yesandasaf
Website: http://yesand.com/

Asaf’s recommendations:
The Harder They Fall https://youtu.be/Poc55U2RPMw
Tick Tick…Boom https://youtu.be/YJserno8tyU

Bother Can I Bother You: @canibotheryou
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Bother AJ: @ajreyesf13
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Thanks for listening!

DISCLAIMER: Some of the links included here might be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you!

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1h 6min
February 02, 20222. Simone Raquel Alexander (founder of New Manifest Theatre Company & development director of Ground Floor Theatre)
When I saw the casting call for New Manifest Theatre Company’s inaugural production four years ago, I had no idea that I’d meet someone that I would artistically follow anywhere. In this episode Simone and I talk about the importance of representation; the advantages of being a director; and how sickened I am by her and her husband's love.

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Keep up with Simone’s work!
Instagram: @simoneraquelalexander
Twitter: @SimoneRaquelA
Website: https://simoneraquelalexander.blog/

Keep up with New Manifest’s productions!
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/newmanifesttheatrepodcast
Instagram & Facebook: @newmanifesttheatre
Twitter: @NewManifestOrg
Website: https://newmanifest.org/

Things Simone wants you to check out:
Playwrights
Aleshea Harris https://www.bagofbeans.net/

Dominique Morisseau http://dominiquemorisseau.com/

Kristiana Rae Colón https://www.kristianaraecolon.com/
Directors
Whitney White https://whitney-white.com/

Liesl Tommy https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8217935/
New Play Exchange https://newplayexchange.org/
Giving Voice https://youtu.be/82N4-Qa-hWs
Reality TV
Love Island https://youtu.be/1N6pq3e3Fow

Survivor https://youtu.be/A4dw4gAqkHc

Bother Can I Bother You: @canibotheryou
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Bother AJ: @ajreyesf13
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1h 5min
February 01, 2022 1. Jeremy Rashad Brown (playwright, actor, founder of Brown Boy Productions)
Join me and Jeremy as we laugh and yay our way through the conversation! Topics include leaving a corporate job to be a full-time artist; how Jeremy's award-winning script came to be; and commercial audition horror stories. Well, they’re less like horror stories and more like painfully common occurrences.

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Check out Jeremy’s socials to keep up with his work!
Instagram & Facebook: @jeremyrashadbrown
Twitter: @jeremyrashad
https://www.jeremyrashadbrown.com/
https://www.rap-unzel.co
https://www.brownboypro.com

StartOut https://startout.org/

What Jeremy wants you to check out: https://whatsinthemirror.org/

Bother Can I Bother You: @canibotheryou
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Bother AJ: @ajreyesf13
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1h 2min

FAQs about Can I Bother You?:

How many episodes does Can I Bother You? have?

The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.