Kimberly Clark chooses her own religion! Kimberly is a standup comedian and the co-host of the podcast “The Goosedown”, and she is also a fellow preacher’s kid. We talk about growing up with minister fathers--the expectations, the having moms as the “First Lady” of the church, and all other things PK’s deal with. We also talk about our love of jazz, dealing with loss, house cursing, and talking about religion onstage. Check out The Goosedown on iTunes and Soundcloud, and follow Kimberly on Twitter @tribecalledkim!

Ahmed Bharoocha chooses his own religion! Ahmed is a standup comedian from Rhode Island who just released his first Comedy Central Half Hour as well as his debut album, "Almond Badoody". Ahmed was raised by a Muslim father and an Irish Catholic mother, and in this episode he shares his interfaith story and where he's at with religion now. We also talk about misrepresentations of Islam, his time in Catholic school, marriage, following rules, family, and love, before making up a religion that worships in nature. Go to ahmedbharoocha.com for more Ahmed, download "Almond Badoddy" on iTunes, and find his Half Hour on Comedy Central!

Tyler Meznarich chooses his own religion! Tyler is a comedian from Montana and a former Catholic turned atheist. On this episode, Tyler tells me about his journey away from the Church and into the arms of Nietzschean existentialism. We also talk about Gnostic Christianity, William Blake, and whether the concept of Grace is actually messed up. Follow Tyler on Twitter @TylerMez!

Patrick McDonald chooses his own religion! Patrick is a writer and performer from Texas currently writing for the UCB LA Maude sketch team “The Bus”. In this episode, Patrick tells me about growing up with parents that made him more of a Jimmy Buffett fan than a Jesus fan while still singing in the choir. We also talk about what we don’t like about evangelism, faith vs. belief, and Biblical literalism before making up a religion that worships at a coffee cafetorium. Follow Patrick on Twitter @pattrickymcd and check out Maude night at UCB LA!

Stuart Thompson chooses his own religion! Stuart is a standup comic from the Bay Area and the host of The Late Night Show at the Hollywood Improv. On this episode, Stuart tells me about being raised a moral atheist, changing his life path from Economics to comedy, and the religiosity of soccer. We also talk about standup, linguistics, being a model older brother, and feelings vs. truth, then we invent a panel-show religion that must be seen in person. Check out The Late Night Show at the Hollywood Improv, and for more Stuart go to www.stuartthompsoncomedy.com!

Dan & Dawn choose their own religion! Dan & Dawn are the co-hosts of the Erotic Awakening Podcast as well as the authors of the book Living M/s, and they came on the show to talk about the spirituality of the dark art known as BDSM. We talk about their origin story and how their own religious views inform their sexuality. I also had my amazingly talented friend, graphics artist, YouTuber, and feminist Bethany Radloff to help me talk about my own experience in BDSM. For more Dan & Dawn, check out www.eroticawakening.com and find Living M/s on Amazon! For more Bethany Radloff, check out www.beradloff.com and BethBeRad on YouTube!

Kale Hills chooses his own religion! Kale is an improviser on Harold Night at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles, and he came to talk about growing up conservative Baptist and left having made up a new religion of understanding! We also talk about comedy, intention, intellectual vs. emotional spirituality, Quakers, service, and whether it’s even possible to hate the sin but love the sinner. Check out Kale on Harold Night at UCBLA!

Leah Kayajanian chooses her own religion! Leah is a standup comedian from Oklahoma and has appeared on Comedy Central, the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and hosting at the Hollywood Improv. In this episode we talked about her time as part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the spirituality of writing, being too serious, narcissism, forgiveness, and what is happening on those days where we’re FEELING IT. Go to leahkayajanian.com for more Leah!

Krystal the Pistol chooses her own religion! Krystal is a standup comedian from Chicago, was raised in an Assembly of God congregation, and her uncle even made up a religion like he was planning to come on the podcast! We had a great conversation talking about comedy, theories of reincarnation, flow state, the lenses of fear and love, and feeling worthy. For more Krystal check out krystalthepistol.com!

Bear Stevens chooses his own religion! Bear is a musician from North Carolina and old, dear friend from my Presybterian days. In this episode we relive some glory days working together at conference centers and where we’re at with our faith now. We also talk about the connection in performance, the differences between standups and musicians, and Bear details working on a cruise ship, making up the perfect religion to commemorate it. Check out Bear at www.bearstevens.com!