Comedian Caroline Moore comes by and asks Danny to make Ooey Gooey Butter Bars.

We begin with what even is an Ooey Gooey Butter Bar, and quickly move to Caroline's dad finding a passion for bull riding. Caroline would be packed up in the family car for a drive to Kansas from Massachusetts to watch her dad compete in a bull riding event at the state fair, while Caroline herself would compete in a sheep riding event known as Mutton Bustin'

After a little slice of Americana, Caroline tells us about her day job as the burial planner for a cemetery. Having always wanted to work in the Deathcare Industry, Caroline walks us through what it's like being the "Wednesday Addams" kid, the idea of respecting death, and how death is something that happens to everyone yet is a conversation no one wants to have.

Caroline also talks about a few predatory practices in the Deathcare Industry, how you really don't need that 700 dollar urn (unless that's what the person going in the urn ACTUALLY wanted), and how even in death there's things to laugh at.

Support Caroline:

Instagram: @coolroline

Tickets for Danny's weekly stand-up show at Sunset Cantina in Boston starting 7/18 can be purchased here

Referenced throughout the episode is Caitlin Doughty's book Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (And Other Lessons from the Crematory) which can be found for purchase through Caitlin's website by clicking this link

Comedian Jesse Farris comes by and asks Danny to make queso.

Jesse starts with how she was once known as "Heater Girl." A teenager who wished to fade into the background, Jesse found a warm heater at her high school and like a cat made that her kingdom. The two talk getting mistaken for being younger than they are, and how it's considered "good" for women but "bad" for men.

Jesse is also the daughter of past guest Kathe. The two talk having the same career path as a parent, the difference between walking in their footsteps versus being stuck in their shadow, and Jesse gives some advice on the importance of expressing individuality.

Jesse also went to New York City and, in traditional New York City fashion, saw male genitalia.

Also Jesse I know you're reading this so this is just for you (but it applies to everyone): Go get a glass of water.

Support Jesse:

Instagram: @jessemfarris

Little League Coach Tanner Pratt is called in and after an unfortunate semi finals loss in the playoffs, we celebrate a successful first season.

Tanner tells us about how after a move to where he knew no one he needed something to do, and that something turned into coaching Little League. We hear about Tanner's successes, how the kids taught him about things like leadership and acceptance, and that even though it's Little League, he was going to use game theory and analytics to take his ragtag Moneyball team as far as they could go (while still understanding the fact they're 9 and 10 year olds)

Tanner is also a big Celtics fan and as Game 4 of the 2024 Finals rapidly approaches, the two talk a bit of how the finals have gone so far, and where this team stacks up in terms of other historically great teams.

Support Tanner (by supporting his wife Danielle Mishkit / @dmishkit): Be on the lookout for Danielle releasing music under a new band called "Borrow the Bones"

Graphic Designer Sam Wolfson is called in for this week's episode. Sam did the logo for the podcast, so with the weekly standup show starting July 11th it made sense to go back to him for a poster.

The two talk a few ideas and get a rough draft down for a flyer, but only for about 8 minutes way later in the episode. Sam is a V8 engine of personality, and it's a treat to watch him go. He tells us about a run in he had with an ex at his favorite Skeeball bar, and we get the low down on a new sport called "Buoy" that Sam will be playing later this summer in a tournament broadcast on ESPN 8: The Ocho.

Sam also treats us to a story Danny has heard at least a hundred times, and it only gets funnier every time.

Support Sam:

Instagram: @samwolfson

Sam also plays in a band called Downtilt. Listen to the album "Going" by clicking this link

Holiday weekend happened so just me for this one.

I read the Tom Selleck article that Kelly gifted me from her episode, share a personal story about meeting Mac Miller, and there's a special announcement at the end.

As always, thanks for hanging out. It means the world to me.

-Danny

Hooker Boy Studios hits the road and invades the living room of comedians Owen Linders and Molly Dugan, bringing along Pork Fried Rice and Scallion Pancakes for the new family. They just had a baby!

Before Eamon wakes up, we hear about Beverley the Tennessee Street Dog, her original name, and how it sounded like Owen and Molly kidnapped a Country Music star when adopting her.

Once nap time is over, Eamon joins us, and Owen and Molly talk about settling into a groove. Eamon is now about 8 months old, and the process of him getting here wasn't the smoothest. IVF was a long challenge that tested both parents in different ways, and at points made them feel like maybe this wasn't the way they'd have their child, but resilience and support for one another made them come out the other side a stronger couple, and with an adorable baby having joined the team.

Support Owen and Molly:

Instagram:

Owen: @powenlinders

Molly: @mo_dugs

Owen runs a comedy night Thursdays at The Square Root in Roslindale, MA. Follow both socials for more info!

Comedian Corey Rodrigues comes by and asks Danny for Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, and Biscuits.

The two jump right into it as Corey gives some perspective on outgrowing a friend, how categorizing the people in your life can help with expectations, and gives some advice on something you can do if you're always the person reaching out.

Corey also touches on how you can take the first steps to stand up for yourself more often. Whether it's talking to that person you think is cute, asking for a raise, or saying someone cut you in line; the first step already has been taken, otherwise you'd be dead under a rock.

Support Corey:

Website: coreyrodrigues.com

Special: Watch Corey's special "Un-Triggered" here

Corey will be at The Borgata in New Jersey on May 24th. Click here for tickets

Corey will also be at The Plano House of Comedy May 30th to June 2nd. Click here for tickets

If you're a host about to bring me up having a panic attack because you forgot how to say my last name then listen to the first ~45 seconds of this episode. You're doing a great job hosting too. Did I mention I like your shoes?

And you can absolutely still ask me. It's all good.

After that it's a regular Midnight Snack. It's hard to buy groceries when your accounts are frozen, so an episode will be coming later in the week when I'm free from Bank Jail.

Comedian Kelly MacFarland comes by and asks Danny to make a Grilled Cheese and a Tomato Soup.

The two start with a cheese pull, Kelly telling us she graduated with 79 kids in the class of her Maine high school, and how going to college in Portland felt like a move to "The Big City." Kelly also tells us about taking her time to get married, how she wanted to be absolutely sure of her partner as well as herself, and what it's like being the mother of a child from a previous relationship.

Kelly also tells us about her Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and how the fixations of death she had as a child finally confronted her when both of her parents passed in quick succession. Despite an entire life's worth of worry, Kelly found herself not only being able to handle it, but being able to live with it.

Support Kelly:

Upcoming tickets for shows can be found at kellymacfarland.com

A message for Kelly's son I forgot to add during that part of the conversation: Even if you're a freshman, ask out that cute senior girl on the rugby team. Who cares if she says yes. Who cares if she says no. What's important is you took the gamble.

When multiple cancellations happen, sometimes you have to call in your knight in shining armor to save the day.

Ryan Ellington hangs out for Game 1 between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers for the NBA playoffs. This is the new record for most names cut in an episode, and there probably should have been more.

Support Ryan:

Instagram: @ryan_ellington_

Ryan will be with Cash Cab's Ben Bailey this weekend at Roar Comedy Club in Springfield. Follow this link for tickets.