We’re kicking off 2026 with one of our favorite humans: comedian, musician, and harmony queen Deb Duncan!Deb joins us to ring in the new year with big laughs, pop culture hot takes, and surprisingly earnest conversations about creativity, discomfort, and trying new things. We get into award-season movies, Heated Rivalries (pun intended), and Jonathan Bailey’s universal appeal.Deb opens up about wanting to lean back into music and how she is letting curiosity lead the way in 2026. We also talk Spain, telenovelas, and how learning something new might be the antidote to doomscrolling.If you want to hear what lesbians really think of gay men, this is the one for you!

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In our final episode of 2025, we’re a little hungover, off script, but as always, open and honest!We discuss the closing of a chapter and how grief, relief, gratitude, and intuition can all exist at the same time as well as the universe making room for us and always having our backs. From reflecting on 2025 to imagining a pleasure-forward, fear-following 2026, this episode is about letting go, taking the leap, and trusting what’s next.We also get excited for Hannah's upcoming psychic reading and how the stars are aligning for us in the upcoming year (Taurus & Capricorns be ready!) and our sells of the whole year... soup is evergreen btw.As we close out the very first year of ICWTTY, we are so grateful to YOU for listening. We love hearing your stories and comments, so be sure to share your hopes and dreams for 2026!We’ll see you in the new year. We know so much will happen that we can’t wait to tell you. 💛

This week, we are joined by comedian, community organizer, and Chicago legend Max Thomas for an episode that somehow covers everything from Thanksgiving recovery to Berlin sex clubs.We kick things off with a Thanksgiving recap and recovery (pass the norovirus please!) into the importance of community during the holidays. Max shares amazing resources, and the crew discusses why Chicago shows up for each other in a way few cities do.From there, we go deep on Anthony Bourdain, authenticity, and why you should (or shouldn't?) do mushrooms at National Parks. And if you need tips on how to party like it's 2009, we've got the perfect foggy garage story for you this episode.It's warm, tender, hilarious, and full of connection: a true comfort-listen episode!#podcast #icantwaittotellyou #comedy #comedypodcast #chicago #chicagopodcast

Today we welcome comedian, improviser, and all-around firecracker Arlieta Hall for a conversation that swings from chaotic laughter to surprisingly tender revelations.We kick things off with a full-blown “football wife identity crisis,” debating whether the sudden use of go blue is authentic connection…or pure survival instinct. From there, we dive into all things Midwestern culture, mall nostalgia, male behavior at sporting events, and why football is objectively too long for brains with ADHD.Arlieta enters the chat to share her 3 C's—from Netflix thrillers, to Real Housewives deep dives, to the emotional realities of wanting a family while building a creative life. The three also talk astrology (Capricorn + Aquarius rising energy!), the blessings and burdens of being the “organized friend,” and the art of being direct in a very sensitive industry.Follow Arlieta on Instagram @arlietahall to get news about her upcoming Chicago shows!Check out Sisters in Cinema hereLearn more about 'Finding Your Laughter' here

Family matters this week because we are joined by the one and only Arielle Gorstein! Leila's sister hops on the mic to dive into sisterhood, raising kids in the digital age, and balancing life in your 30s. The trio, of course, hit on nostalgic memories, from matching outfits to sibling fights, and iconic AIM screen names (be sure to tag yourself in the poll)!

Arielle also opens up about navigating parenting in a world of iPads and social media and how she's approaching raising emotionally aware kids without shame. Being the show's #1 fan, she also clears the air on some hot topics hit on in previous episodes...

With her son and mother as our live studio audience, this episode is perfect for parents, older sisters, babies of the family, or just people figuring out adulthood one season at a time!

Link City:

Sweet Potato Black Bean Brownies

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Zucchini B-fast Cookies

Protein Bars (w/out protein powder)

Cinnamon Carrot Muffins

Arielle's Nostalgia Playlist

This week, Hannah and Leila get cozy, embracing the first days of fall. This episode has everything: getting real about getting off of birth control, drugstore skincare holy grails, and, of course, remembering the iconic Diane Keaton.

Embracing not only pumpkin season but sick season, Leila shares about getting a 100% on her allergy test (humble brag) while Hannah finally begins to recover from sickness #sponsorussudafed.

Prep your pen and paper for some hot fall book, skincare, and hobby recommendations that we can't wait to tell you!

This episode, Hannah and Leila welcome Second City alum, comedy legend, and one of the quickest improvisers in the game, Kylie Fitzgerald!

From legendary nights on the Second City stage to navigating life with ADHD, Kylie brings stories that are equal parts funny, real, and deeply relatable. They talk about why “debriefing” isn’t the same as gossip, what therapy can and can’t teach you, and how improv prepares you for just about anything—including Boston-level true crime conspiracies.

The convo travels to travel dreams, including but not limited to Ireland all the way to Acadia National Park. This episode takes the scenic route to updates on life off birth control, allergy-test sagas, and YouTube rabbit holes.

We promise you won't get laser pointer syndrome from this episode!

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Autoimmune girls rise up! Kim Quindlen—comedian, mom of two, and internet favorite—joins the pod for a chaotic, heartfelt, and laugh-out-loud conversation.

From explaining Catholic guilt to the realities of juggling motherhood, Kim shares how she finds joy in the grind of comedy and community.

They also touch on television's hot topics, such as The Paper and Great British Bake Off. This is an hour of proof that you can go from Bridgerton carriages to Rocco's Modern Life in the same breath and still somehow make it relatable.

This week, Leila and Hannah sit down with comedian and improviser Audrey Schiffhauer for a lively conversation about comedy, creativity, and saying yes to adventure.

The episode kicks off with the trio catching up on matching Nuuly fashion rentals, navigating social media spirals, and why the Great British Bake Off is the most wholesome reality TV show out there. Hannah also shares the hilarious (and steamy) story of meeting “the Brit” after a Second City show...

Audrey contemplates airline credit cards and shares the "Gay-lor Lore". She also gets real about the ups and downs of performing improv and sketch comedy in Chicago, what burnout can feel like for artists, and how to balance self-care with staying creative on stage.

Whether you’re here for juicy dating stories, practical credit card travel tips, or extremely accurate Sabrina Carpenter parodies, this episode has it all.

This week, Leila and Hannah are joined by certified dog magnet, cruise ship victim, and SC Mainstage delight, Bill Letz! The trio drive down memory lane with green room giggles and below deck behind-the-scenes.

From Billy Mole to prom night, this episode might also feature the most censors to date (sorry, Shelby)! As always, the squad gets heartfelt with the King of "F**k Around Fridays".

Unhinged and full of laugh breaks, this episode just got interesting...