Hangin' With Langan

Comic/writer Debbie Kasper opens up about her days working on the Rosie O’Donnell Show & Roseanne's sitcom. Which one was wicked? Her memoir is You're Not That Pretty (get it on Amazon!) about her life growing up in a chaotic New Jersey family with a surprise sister. See our full video chat and find out what creepy comic came on to both of us when you go to: www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan. Good stuff. And thanks for hanging with us!

Two female African comics and a comedy mgr talk about the emerging scene in Africa as well as the tradition of a "bridal price," and the role cows play in the impending nuptials. Funny! Smart! See the full video and bonus clips at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan

After his father died, comic Max Docelli went from an orphanage in Italy to being raised by a black stepfather in New Jersey. We talk comedy, challenges, and lessons learned from Papa Jimmy. Max is vulnerable and honest. Don’t miss this special episode of HWL. Full video, bonuses, Don’t Make Me Hate You swag when you join HWL community at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan

Rebecca Stuard is the owner and creative director of Improvolution in NYC. She works with actors, executive and people like you and me. We discuss Viola Spolin, the "mother" of improv, Rebecca's work on SNL (15 years and going!), and how the "yes and" philosophy can give you a great life!

My friend Molly McCloskey Barber was the Romper Room lady in the early 1980’s. We talk about how she landed the role, why she confronted Howard Stern, and why one of her segments went viral in the days before social media. Molly is one of the biggest-hearted people on the planet! I love her and so will you!

Actor and comic Jason Stuart talks about creating his Amazon Prime series SMOTHER, his autobiography, SHUT UP I'M TALKING, how Funny Girl changed his life and coming out on the Geraldo back in 1993.

Kissy Dugan is an American living in Rome with her Italian husband and two sons. She was my first friend in comedy and is now the President of Women in Film, TV, and Media in Italy. We talk about life in Italy vs. the U.S., how her father stood up to Trump and won... and more!

Journalist Michael Short joins me from Paris to discuss Europe's reaction to the U.S. election, ethics in journalism and why a taxi driver beat me up in Paris. We worked together at Bloomberg TV and Radio years ago.

Hanging With Langan's resident historian Prof. Peter Bales breaks down the states and numbers that could lead to a Biden victory.

Wendell Potter, author of Deadly Spin and Nation on the Take, was a top PR exec with Cigna who worked on campaigns to scare the public into believing healthcare reform would lead to socialism. That was a lie. After witnessing a disturbing scene (find out in podcast), he quit and is now a healthcare activist working with Congress to change the system. GREAT guy!