Rebecca Jackson-Artis joins the podcast to teach McNeil and Andrew a thing or two about following their calling! And that baseball games are boring. Especially when they are announced on the radio. "And..... A swing and miss..."

Rebecca also promotes her comedy sketch show "What If I'm The Becky?" that she created with her partner Rebecca Fox! You can get tickets here:

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4523808

Rebecca Jackson-Artis (the Black one) was born on the south side of Chicago and reared in the north suburb of Skokie. A lover of performance, comedy and music since childhood, she holds a BA in Theatre Arts-Performance from Hampton University. In Chicago, she was an ensemble member of Barrel of Monkeys Theatre Company and worked as a teaching artist in Chicago Public Schools. She graduated from The Second City Conservatory and became an understudy for Chicago's Second City mainstage.

The birth of Rebecca's first child in 2008 inspired an interest in maternal and child health. She became a Certified Lactation Specialist and worked with the Chicago Department of Public Health and WIC, promoting breastfeeding in African American communities throughout Chicago. She started a blog, a podcast, and co-founded a company that helped parents and health agencies serving low-resource neighborhoods.

In 2012, Rebecca, her husband Craston Artis II, and other parents started the African-centered school Watoto Wetu Academy on the south side of Chicago.

Rebecca moved with her family to Raleigh, North Carolina in 2014 and soon realized she had to return to acting, writing, and comedy. In 2018 she graduated from the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communications as a Master of Fine Arts in Narrative Media Writing.

In 2018, Rebecca also wrote, produced, and starred in a short comedic film, In the Midst of Morons, directed by Dre Robinson. After ITMOM, Dre and Rebecca began a web series called Totally Becky, which screened in eight film festivals, garnering nominations for two awards, and winning Best Web Series at the 2018 Middle Coast Film Festival.

Rebecca lives in Raleigh with her husband, two sons (sometimes her bonus daughter too), and her mom from whom she learned the art of comedic timing.

Rebecca Fox is here to teach McNeil and Andrew about not just accepting anyone as their friend. So what they do cartwheels, beat up bad guys, or get to the center of a tootsie pop with one lick. Are they there in your time of need? We all need to make sure the people who surround us have our best interests in mind.

Rebecca also promotes her comedy sketch show "What If I'm The Becky?" that she created with her partner Rebecca Fox! You can get tickets here:

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4523808

Rebecca Fox is a bilingual Speech Language Pathologist and teacher in NC, working with the school aged population, age 3 through 21 years old. She has also worked as a performer, writer, and teaching artist in Chicago.

While studying theater at Northwestern University, Rebecca took classes and improvised on teams at iO Chicago. Later she performed around the United States with Second City Works. She also wrote, produced, and performed shows with 3-woman improv and sketch group Triplette. Among others, Rebecca has performed at Chicago SketchFest, Chicago Improv Fest, San Francisco Sketchfest, Sketchfest NYC and on a tour of colleges. Then she was like, "wait, what's it all for?" She quit show business, got her M.Ed in Bilingual Elementary Education, and moved back to her beautiful, complex home state of North Carolina.

While working as a public school teacher in NC, Rebecca started acting again to support her teaching career! It was funny, but it was also sad, and it figured prominently in to her decision to become an SLP, which she highly recommends as a career path for anyone curious. There are so many possibilities! Now she is thrilled to be creating with delightful people once again on The Rebecca Show.

Rebecca is a graduate of the (University of) North Carolina School of the Arts, Northwestern University, University of Illinois Chicago, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Comedian Mike Horn is our guest this week! We've all gotten into it with our parents but Mike's story probably beats yours.

Donovan McNeil, Andrew Gleason and Mike talk about shitty parents and what not to say to your kids. Since none of us have kids...that we know of, our advice is probably spot on.

Mike Horn talks about struggling with his self image. Growing up he had an abusive stepmom who would always insult his weight. He talks about how he uses over-eating as a coping mechanism when hes stressed.

The lesson of this episode is to accept the reality of a situation whether good or bad. Because being honest with yourself allows you to fix whatever is wrong.

Our guest for episode 63 of the Humor In Mistakes Podcast is fellow comedian Khari Reid, who used to walk around with anger that could rival the Incredible Hulk! Khari even got mad and tried to fight a random guy on the street who said he looked like Lil John.

One. This was during the reign of the Chappelle Show!

Two. Khari had dreads! ( hmmm....I wonder if Khari was wearing shades that day?)

The theme of this episode is learning to focus on the things we can control. With the sudden and unexpected death of his fiance, Khari used anger and drugs as a coping mechanism. However, during a fit of road rage, Khari was able to realize that he like who he was becoming and it was up to him to make positive changes in his life.

We hope you enjoy the episode Lil' Mistakers!

Comedian Janeen Slaughter joins the Humor In Mistakes Podcast to put on record, if your partner pawns your stuff for drug money, it's time to reassess the relationship! You should listen because she had to learn this the hard way. Janeen joins the podcast to discuss learning to want better for herself.

This episode is chocked-full of goodies. Are McNeil and Andrew ready to have kids? What would Janeen, McNeil and Andrew be willing to do for money? Does the church encourage cheating/infidelity? What affect has Hip-Hop had on our youth???!!? LISTEN TO FIND OUT!!!!

Jason is moving to Atlanta...... BUT before he leaves he decided to be interviewed by The Humor In Mistakes Podcast because if anyone knows anything about mistakes, it's Jason. We talk about movies that make us cry, getting cheated on, and what actors can play the role of a president. Of course, it's Morgan Freeman!

Listen to Jason talk about how he got started in comedy and why he's excited to move to Atlanta. BTW, if Jason had a time machine, he would go back in time and tell himself to still be a comic! But he also said he would tell himself to skip high school so there would be a 8th educated comedian running around. So basically... NEVER EVER GIVE Jason a time machine.

Our latest guest, lifestyle blogger Aly, joins the podcast to discuss why everyone should go to therapy. She also talks about the consequences of growing up trying to be perfect. However, McNeil and Andrew can't relate because they were slackers growing up. Nonetheless, you have to listen to this podcast to find out:

1) What dish does Aly cook best?

2) Will Andrew ever get a high five from a guest?

3) Why is McNeil mad at his friends for having kids without consulting him?

4) How does one become a YELP elite? And get to walk in restaurants in a tux with shades, a crown and a pimp cane pretending you're better than everyone else!!?!!?!!

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Follow Aly on instagram at @aly_inthecity and read her blog at alyssainthecity.com

Matt Hahn is back! If you thought his mistake making days were over, you were greatly mistaken. You know that angry email you're not supposed to send...well...Matt sent it. And there were repercussions.

This episode contains a bunch of goodies! McNeil hates that Anime is becoming cool. Andrew is going to be a clean comic. Matt is looking to be a sober partier! 2020 is going to be a year of growth for all of us!

Matt is the creator of Between2Cloud which is an idea crafted by an artist. He also has a new podcast called Diving Deep which you should check out!

Diving Deep - Miles Carter: https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/production/2020-0-13/43172610-48000-2-874f4a71ba591.mp3

Donovan McNeil and Andrew Gleason both had crazy adventures in 2019. Want to hear about it!?!

First McNeil quit a job he hated and Andrew stopped drinking. Then during the summer they both became camp counselors for the Boy Scouts of America. McNeil was the Rifle Director and had never fired a rifle before, and Andrew was the Aquatics Director and could barely swim! It was a crazy summer!

Without goal setting McNeil and Andrew wouldn't get anything done, so listen to their 2020 goals! Is there anything they should add?

Comedian Stefanie Stewart joins the podcast to trash Knights. Who knew they used to go from town to town pillaging!?! She tells McNeil and Donovan what it's like to finally accept that you like and want to date girls... while married to a guy.

Your mama's happiness? Screw that! Your daddy's happiness? Screw that! Santa Claus' happiness? Screw that jolly bastard! Stefanie says put your own happiness first!!!!