Dear Nana: Advice From An Idiot

Queef Latina joins Irene on this episode as they record in Miami, Florida in Queef's home: House of Shame. Irene is running on fumes and she messes up Queef's name 2.5 seconds in: Anthony Mendez. Anthony patiently answers some FAQ's on drag and what it's like to be a drag mother. Anthony and Irene met while on a birthright trip to Cuba in 2017 and became instant friends. They also touch on what it's like to navigate between Cuban and American culture, how to balance being an artist while not burning out and where they turn to for inspiration. WARNING: ***This episode is in Spanglish*** If that bothers you, bummer bro! Also, email me time stamps and I'll translate it for you. 

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Jason Loughlin joins Irene as her fourth guest on Dear Nana: Advice From An Idiot. I’m going to stop counting the guests after this one, you guys get how order and dates work. Irene and Jason met about three years ago in New York City and have been friends ever since. Jason is a professional musician and in this episode he breaks down just how a song gets airplay and tells the story of how a tough teacher became a lifelong friend along with some tangents and rants in between. They recorded this episode just after Jason gave Irene her first guitar lesson. He was very nice and patient with her. It's weird to go from third person to first back to third. Does anyone even read these? 

Ashley Brooke Roberts joins Irene as her third guest on Dear Nana: Advice From An Idiot. Ashley is one of Irene’s dear friends who she initially admired from afar and now that they are friends she continues to pinch herself to remind her of her good luck. Ashley is a stand up comedian, writer and actress and her Irene discuss what it’s like to figure yourself out as an artist in New York City as well as when to surrender or walk away from advice. 

Becky Scott joins Irene as her second guest on Dear Nana: Advice From An Idiot. Becky wrote and co-directed the comedy/thriller “Asking For It” which is currently in post-production and should be released Fall 2019. They talk about needing funding for the film in this episode but they got it! WOOOO!!! And now the film is being edited. Becky and Irene also talk Big Magic, the audition process and what it’s like to be an artist in New York City. 

Kevin Ryan joins Irene as her first guest and producer of Dear Nana: Advice From An Idiot as he has been the only one to get through to Nana in regards to actually launching a solo podcast. Kevin Ryan is a comedian in New York City and you can hear him on Sirius XM as well as this episode as he laughs at Nana the whole way through. Be sure to check out his podcast, Hard Feelings and look out for his upcoming series, Last Spot of the Night.  

This mini intro episode gives the listeners an idea of what they can expect with Dear Nana.