Daddy-Less Issues Podcast

What is it like to live without a dad? How about without a dad AND a mom? Does a lack of parent's stunt or accelerate an artist's growth? How did they learn to tie their shoes? Orphan comedians, Amber Rollo and Chanel Ali, have a guest on each week to talk about it and laugh at some supremely dark stuff. Listen to their stories from the luxury of your parent's guest room, while lamenting how hard it is to not have a struggle. Remember, we are proud of you.

In this episode we talk with comedian Harrison Tweed about his orphan stage name, his network and his awesome mom!

Before that we chat about The Orphan Age, the Alabama Abortion Ban and Tiffany Haddish and Ali Wong's new animated series on Netflix, Tuca and Bertie.

Remember, we are proud of you!

What is it like to live without a dad? How about without a dad AND a mom? Does a lack of parent's stunt or accelerate an artist's growth? How did they learn to tie their shoes? Orphan comedians, Amber Rollo and Chanel Ali, have a guest on each week to talk about it and laugh at some supremely dark stuff. Listen to their stories from the luxury of your parent's guest room, while lamenting how hard it is to not have a struggle. Remember, we are proud of you.

In this episode we talk with comedian Kunal C Arora about getting catfished, burning elevators and how every hetersexual woman raises a few boys. His life sounds like a mix of The Sandlot and The Bad Seed and we're into it.

Before that we chat about Netflix bringing Roald Dahl books to the small screen, Chanel writing for Netflix and throwing axes at Amber's birthday. Is axe throwing orphan?

And of course our famous orpan from history, the man, the myth, the legend, Malcom X.

What is it like to live without a dad? How about without a dad AND a mom? Does a lack of parent's stunt or accelerate an artist's growth? How did they learn to tie their shoes? Orphan comedians, Amber Rollo and Chanel Ali, have a guest on each week to talk about it and laugh at some supremely dark stuff. Listen to their stories from the luxury of your parent's guest room, while lamenting how hard it is to not have a struggle. Remember, we are proud of you.

In this ep we talk with comedian Katharyn Henson on everything her mom did right, like shopping the sales rack and selling bagels. Some of her life sounds magical and some of it sounds like Hogwarts, either way she's a total orphan and we love her.

Before that we chatted about Chanel's large list of celebrities she wrote about the recent Icon Award Gala honoring Billy Crystal, Thanksgiving and The Grinch who tried to tell us we needed it.

Our famous orphan from history was Edgar A. Poe, listen to the ep to hear why we call him that.

What is it like to live without a dad? How about without a dad AND a mom? Does a lack of parent's stunt or accelerate an artist's growth? How did they learn to tie their shoes? Orphan comedians, Amber Rollo and Chanel Ali, have a guest on each week to talk about it and laugh at some supremely dark stuff. Listen to their stories from the luxury of your parent's guest room, while lamenting how hard it is to not have a struggle. Remember, we are proud of you.

To celebrate lucky episode number 13, Amber and Chanel talk about Halloween, what is it like for orphans, and famous orphans people like to dress up as.

Before that both hosts have exciting, life changing personal Orphan News.

What is it like to live without a dad? How about without a dad AND a mom? Does a lack of parent's stunt or accelerate an artist's growth? How did they learn to tie their shoes? Orphan comedians, Amber Rollo and Chanel Ali, have a guest on each week to talk about it and laugh at some supremely dark stuff. Listen to their stories from the luxury of your parent's guest room, while lamenting how hard it is to not have a struggle. Remember, we are proud of you.

In this episode Amber and Chanel talk with comedian and writer Cathy Humes about "missing what you miss". She was a pleasure to talk to and had amazing insights into how to deal with loss. Also, y'all should follow her on Twitter @CrappyFumes because her puns are delightful.

Before that we chatted about Mama Mia!, Janet Jackson, International Friendship Day and Dunkin' Donuts.

Our famous orphan this episode was The Queen of Pop, Den Mother and all around Bad Ass, Madonna.

What is it like to live without a dad? How about without a dad AND a mom? Does a lack of parent's stunt or accelerate an artist's growth? How did they learn to tie their shoes? Orphan comedians, Amber Rollo and Chanel Ali, have a guest on each week to talk about it and laugh at some supremely dark stuff. Listen to their stories from the luxury of your parent's guest room, while lamenting how hard it is to not have a struggle. Remember, we are proud of you.

In this episode Amber & Chanel talk with comedian and public speaker Pamela Rae on the white lies orphans sometimes tell the world to protect ourselves, living with tourette syndrome, and how her teachers helped her find her true passion.

Before that we chat about The First Purge, Kelsey Elson (London Pride Voguer), and Amber's chosen family.

Our orphan from history was the famous actress Ingrid Bergman.

What is it like to live without a dad? How about without a dad AND a mom? Does a lack of parent's stunt or accelerate an artist's growth? How did they learn to tie their shoes? Orphan comedians, Amber Rollo and Chanel Ali, have a guest on each week to talk about it and laugh at some supremely dark stuff. Listen to their stories from the luxury of your parent's guest room, while lamenting how hard it is to not have a struggle. Remember, we are proud of you.

In this episode Amber & Chanel talk with Ben Katzner on growing up black with a white family. Did you know that clowns are part of confirmation? Neither did we.

Before that we chat about Mara Wilson, Danny Devito and Harry Potter in Orphan News.

And of course our famous orphan from history was the uber talented Jamie Foxx.

What is it like to live without a dad? How about without a dad AND a mom? Does a lack of parent's stunt or accelerate an artist's growth? How did they learn to tie their shoes? Orphan comedians, Amber Rollo and Chanel Ali, have a guest on each week to talk about it and laugh at some supremely dark stuff. Listen to their stories from the luxury of your parent's guest room, while lamenting how hard it is to not have a struggle. Remember, we are proud of you.

In this episode Amber & Chanel talk with Carlos Delgado about his father's death and how he's learned to self parent and self care. The voices are helping this time.

Before that we hear from Chanel about her roast of Gloria Allred at the Friars club. We also discuss the children that are still separated from their families at the border, the opioid epidemic and the Gay Pride Parade.

And of course our famous orphan from history was gay rights activist and transgender rights activist Silvia Rivera.

What is it like to live without a dad? How about without a dad AND a mom? Does a lack of parent's stunt or accelerate an artist's growth? How did they learn to tie their shoes? Orphan comedians, Amber Rollo and Chanel Ali, have a guest on each week to talk about it and laugh at some supremely dark stuff. Listen to their stories from the luxury of your parent's guest room, while lamenting how hard it is to not have a struggle. Remember, we are proud of you.

In this episode Amber & Chanel talk with Hilliary Begley about growing up with her grandparents, getting kicked out and how she built herself back up. Look for her this fall in the blockbuster Dumplin' with Jennifer Aniston!

Before that we chat about what Mother's Day is like for orphans, the Royal Wedding and Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her new documentary. 

EDITS: We couldn't remember RBG's first name in the podcast, it was Joan. We also incorrectly said Prince Henry when we meant Prince Harry.

What is it like to live without a dad? How about without a dad AND a mom? Does a lack of parent's stunt or accelerate an artist's growth? How did they learn to tie their shoes? Orphan comedians, Amber Rollo and Chanel Ali, have a guest on each week to talk about it and laugh at some supremely dark stuff. Listen to their stories from the luxury of your parent's guest room, while lamenting how hard it is to not have a struggle. Remember, we are proud of you.

In this episode Amber & Chanel talk with Andrea Shapiro about her father's death and how she got sober and found love during her grief.

Before that we chat about "The Last O.G." Tracey Morgan, Jordan Peele, and Tiffany Haddish's new show. We also chat about Amber's first AD gig on the pilot of Adapting, a new show about what the adoption process is really like. And our orphan from history this month is the amazing and talented Lucille Ball!