Funny People Talking

Sheer star power. Dresden clings to the 1980's, Elsie has everyone in absolute stitches with a story some of us have already seen, and everyone enjoys an improvised Oscar-Winning Moment! Hugely talented Broadway star Jen Cody (Urinetown, The Wild Party, Shrek, Pajama Game, and many more), film (Charlotte La Bouff in Disney's “The Princess and the Frog") and TV (Winx Club, Blue Bloods, The Good Fight, and many more), is also the 2nd Vice President of Actor's Equity Association and married to actor Hunter Foster. Jen hilariously tells all about learning comedy from the greats such as watching Sally Struthers tinker meticulously with the timing of a bit; the commitment it takes to be an actor, with all the hardships that come with the job; the professionalism it takes to perform 8 shows a week; and reflecting on getting her first big role, an unlikely role she somehow keeps playing, behind the scenes secrets, and the moment she knew she real was funny.

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Facing off with a Sopranos actor, licking a subway pole, musical arguments cover toenail clippings and estranged twins, and Elsie becomes the canvas. Comedian, writer, actor, musician, and UCB performer Eliza Kingsbury joins to discuss her three-name identity, the story behind her recent Lady Gaga parody video, being an entertainer during a pandemic, and the importance of hustle.

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A special Breast Cancer Awareness episode with Rochester, NY breast surgeon Dr. Rachel Farkas. Small celebrities, a round of improv with The Jewish Mother News Reporter covers a prom fashion faux pas and hosting a holiday without warning, and a very fishy segment of Yum or Yuck. Plus Rachel shares how she treats every patient as an individual (rather than a statistic), and makes the process so fun, you might think you had surgery in a disco! Plus, practical and necessary advice for all women over 40, and why getting a mammogram can be positive instead of scary (plus, what's all this talk about Jon Bon Jovi?)

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An important middle initial, an ice cream extravaganza, celebrities mess up Dresden's name, the concept of hype and why it is neither good nor bad, how marketing and PR have transformed over time, and an improv game about a big f-ing announcement brings a movie trailer, a preacher, a horror movie, and 1930's radio! Michael F. Schein, founder of Microfame Media, and author of the upcoming book The Hype Handbook is our guest!

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Hamilton's "George Washington" on Broadway, Tamar Greene, reveals an epic journey to landing his dream role, why he follows cheeky advice to never give more than 62.5%, surprises us with a live performance of a favorite song, and talks social relevancy and weight of taking on such an iconic American role at challenging time in America. Plus, sage advice for Dresden from Dennis Hopper and Philip Seymour Hoffman, Marc's return to the NYC subway is a disaster, improvised musical arguments go off the rails, Dresden is an action figure, and Elsie taste-tests a surprising combination.

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Unicorn glitter, the most unfortunately-named award ever, taste-testing everything, Tina Fey gets the treatment, discovering ASMR porn, and a very emotional press conference redefines Lady Gaga. Plus, Chris Schembra, the Gratitude Guru and most sought after dinner host anywhere, shares how gratitude saved his life and inspired a company that brings people together to make connections through community, vulnerability, and pasta sauce. And, the touching 2 a.m. moment when he realized he was on the right path, why accepting that you will never actually fully heal allows your heart to open up to possibilities, and how the power of humor and gratitude can completely transform a large number of people in mere minutes.

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Queer Filipino-American folk-singer Mercy Bell takes us through her career in the music scene, why appearing in Rolling Stone made her go get a job, how identifying off the bat as both queer and Filipino is of personal importance to her, and the importance of humor for much needed levity to her songs which can otherwise deal with heavy topics. Plus, a risque whopped cream moment with Greg Brady, an unexpected kazoo, the pizza scent of Tina Fey, horseradish love with Elsie, Mercy improvises a new Broadway style song on the spot, and a live performance of her song All Good Cowboys.

Legendary comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, and host Judy Gold goes deep on censoring comics, advice for new comedians in the current political climate, dealing with Trump supporters, writing and revisiting jokes, career accomplishments and near misses, future goals, and why Madonna was a TV mom to Judy's son. Plus, too many goats, a huge Willy Wonka wardrobe malfunction, a confusing shrimp snack, and how both rodeo clowns and a Jewish Christmas movie play roles in an improv game.

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Mrs Kasha Davis (MKD), a Drag Queen best known for RuPauls Drag Race Season 7, is the self proclaimed International Celebrity Housewife who has traveled the world entertaining audiences with her wit and down home charm. Take a fabulous, fun-filled trip through her career start, reinvention, meaning, wigs, dealing with hecklers and disbelievers, and why kids might be her best audience. Plus, so many troll dolls, truth-telling, an improv game that puts you in charge of the world, celebrity oral care with King Kong star Fay Wray, and Egyptian Yum or Yuck with Elsie, and so much more!

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Comedian, actress, singer, playwright, mom, and award-winning author (in spring 2020 she published the first and only biography of rock star Eddie Money) and communications professional Dresden Engle joins as co-host. In this Season 2 premiere episode, Danielle is off to another planet, Marc is Archie Bunker, Elsie grows window-corn, and we hear a few of Dresden's many celebrity moments. Plus, a round of the improv game "The Meh News" including protesting rats and a toothpaste thief, and Elsie shares the new food segment "Yum or Yuck"!

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