Comedian, producer, and incredibly polite person Ayesheh Mae comes by and asks Danny to make Koobideh and Tah Deeg. Danny did not make either of those things. This is the worst meal flop to date on the podcast.

Ayesheh does nothing to make this hellish as along the way (of her taste buds being ruined) she tells us a little about Persian culture, the difference in New Year celebrations, and how the women in her family are great at timing exits. Ayesheh also talks about starting her company Filthy Comedy and her own experience with weight loss.

Danny tries his best to avoid a spiral about serving garbage. It doesn't go well.

Support Ayesheh:

getfilthycomedy.com

Instagram: @filthycomedy

Ayesheh's Instagram: @maelove23

This week for our charity of choice, Ayesheh has asked to support Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Their mission is to take bold action to improve the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer by advancing scientific research, building community, sharing knowledge and advocating for patients. Click this link to donate now!

Comedian Emily Ruskowski comes by and asks Danny to recreate her favorite childhood meal from the now defunct Boston restaurant Vinny T's. Danny makes the focaccia and chicken parm, Emily provides a chocolate mousse cup for dessert, then she takes us back in time to when babysitting money was aplenty and "Sweet Frieda", her two door coupe with no air conditioning, got the gang wherever they needed to go.

Emily also tells us about her love of boy bands and how Lou Pearlman, the producer behind Backstreet Boys and N*SYNC, was a very bad guy and definitely has money buried in the Bahamas.

At the end, Emily gives the world some free therapy.

Support Emily:

emilyruskowski.com

Emily headlines Nick's Comedy Stop in Boston March 17th and 18th: tickets can be purchased through this link

Instagram: @emilyruskowski

This week for our charity of choice, Emily has picked Planned Parenthood. Donate to the Planned Parenthood Action Fund here.

After a surprisingly well timed audio hiccup, we're back with Laura Severse for part 2 of Tuna Noodle Casserole.

We pick up where we left off as Laura tells us about the value of the leftover, her "Hungarian" goulash experience, and how even with food there's a "protection of supply" mindset. Laura also talks about breaking that mindset as she continues dropping weight, what's helped her keep the weight off, and how she's trying to help her kids have a more positive relationship with their body, food, and movement.

We learn too about the Dorchester of Laura's youth, all the people that inhabited it, and how while that helped Laura accept everyone she realized she still had to widen her perspective.

This week for our charity of choice, Laura has asked to support Cradles to Crayons. Click the link here to donate.

Comedian and Writer Laura Severse comes by and asks Danny to make Tuna Noodle Casserole.

In this first part Laura talks people's varying perception of her and how there's rarely a middle ground, but the ball really gets rolling on the history of Tuna Noodle Casserole in Laura's life: how this was a favorite in a rotation of tolerable meals, how she herself has updated it, and how Big Casserole was pushing their agenda in every magazine of the time.

The difference of jelly, jams, and preserves gets settled once and for all as well.

Part 2 released regular time next week. Happy Friday!

Support Laura:

lauraseverse.com

Instagram: @lauraseverse

Watch Laura's full set from a "Don't Tell" comedy show

Comedian and new mom Mairéad Dickinson comes by and asks Danny to make Lasagna. The two talk how important a routine is (regardless of age), Mairéad's opinion on people who say their parents are their best friends, and how despite her feelings on that she wants the absolute opposite for her and her son.

Mairéad also gives us a science lesson on some things that happen to your body when you have a kid, and she answers a "Would You Rather?" that proves just how great a certain body part is.

Support Mairéad:

Instagram: @mermaidelaine

Mairéad will be featuring at Ralph's Diner in Worcester, MA, in March. A ticket link will be posted when they go on sale.

Boxer and Personal Trainer Adrian Diaz comes by and asks Danny to make chicken wings and garlic fries. The two talk Adrian's sibling count, its rapid expansion, and then trade a couple of TOUGH realizations they've had in life.

Adrian then tells us about his 8 month old daughter, putting aside the history to co-parent properly, and the hospital trip that reminded him to quit his old job and chase a championship belt.

Support Adrian:

Instagram: @peakfitness_pt

Link to Watertown, MA, Title Boxing Club

Danny has been waiting all day for the big basketball podcasts to discuss the overtime thriller between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics. In a show of absolute cowardice, the popular media outlets have silenced what was a great win, and more importantly, what will be the spark for a 2023 New York Knicks championship run.

Also a very nice fan sent Hooker Boy Studios a pair of headphones when they heard on the Chris Post episode the guests did not have a pair for themselves. Danny meant to thank you in the episode but was too excited about the Knicks.

Comedian and Podcaster Dan Hall comes by with friend (and podcaster) Scott Sweeney and asks for a Peanut Butter and Jelly party. Scotty hops in and out as Dan tells us about his new best friend: a person who based on circumstances their name can NOT be said, but that doesn't stop Dan! Dan tells us all about STEVE and their budding friendship through Pop-Tarts.

After we hear about STEVE, Dan tells us why the PB&J is the greatest meal created, what the ultimate side snack would be, and how when you get addicted to Adderall you pick up some weird hobbies (and also a kidney stone!)

Support Dan (and Scott!)

Instagram:

Dan: @pukenightdan

Scott: @skipseasoned

The Weed Game Show: @theweedgameshow

Podcasts: @southshoreboysofficial

@enoughthepodcast

This week for our charity of choice, Dan asked we support the MSPCA Boston Animal Care and Adoption center. You can find a link to donate here

Comedian and Podcaster Andrew Della Volpe comes by and asks Danny to recreate a Mrs. Della Volpe classic: Korean Style Steaks with Spicy Cilantro Sauce.

The two talk Mrs. Della Volpe's skills in the kitchen, a come to realization that all Italian boys have, and Andrew shares some sage advice on how living at home in young adulthood can be a springboard for you later on.

Andrew also shares some less sage advice on cars, crashing your car, and how maybe it's not that big of a deal.

Support Andrew:

Instagram: @andrewdellavolpe

Soft Boys Podcast Instagram: @softboyspod

This week for our charity of choice, Andrew would like to support Alliance for Youth Action. Alliance for Youth Action's core value states "We want to create a world where our democracy works for everyone and where all people – no matter where they come from, what they look like, or how they identify – live in loving, safe, and thriving communities." You can donate here to help the cause.

Comedian, Musician, and Producer Ben Quick comes by and asks Danny to make chicken tenders. These are good but Ben tells us all about Tully's, a place in New York with the best chicken tenders.

The two talk Ben's glow up, who pulled the strings behind it, and how easy it is to make awful fashion choices when you're a kid. Ben also opens up about his dad, how smart he is, and how for better or worse that has driven Ben to seek the same label.

Support Ben:

Instagram: @doverquick

Check out a show and join the Comedy Party: https://www.comedy-party.com/

Ben's duo musical album "These Are Songs We Made" can be streamed on all major platforms, here's a direct link to iHeartRadio: Garden Fresh Beats - "These Are Songs We Made"

This week for our charity of choice, Ben asked to link a fund to support Ukraine. The fund can be found by clicking here.