My Friend Lyssa

Episode 2.05 ("Heading for a Fall"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney. Humans and animals converge on Lyssa's vocal booth to escape construction noise. Alvin and The Chipmunks' school days are less than harmonious. In a BS de Résistance mini-sode, Ben Carson and Lydia infiltrate Ginni Thomas' prayer meeting. A couple eager to travel overseas gets tested. And...beware the Bad Mall. Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Lauren Boebert, Hotel Server) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Rudy Giuliani) Lori Furth (Teacher, Bad Mall Announcer) Lyssa Graham (Herself, School Counselor, Lydia) Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, Arabic Announcer, Principal, BS Announcer, Travel Husband) Chris Mezzolesta (Randall, Dave Seville, Ted Cruz, Front Desk, Jesus) Karyn O'Bryant (Jake, Russian Announcer, Travel Wife, Ginni Thomas) and George Washington III (Dr. Ben Carson, Travel Announcer). Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. No song this time. Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

Bonus Episode 11 ("Digging for Schadenfreude"). Lyssa and Dale discuss the Mar-a-Lago FBI raid, as well as the epic construction project engulfing what used to be her back yard. Plus: out-takes from our most recent episode, "A House Divided!" We'll be back with a scripted episode soon!

Episode 2.04 ("A House Divided"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney. Jay and his buddies decide to remodel--what could possibly go wrong? Young house hunters get major sticker shock. In a BS de Résistance mini-sode, Vera shows Lyssa the pitfalls of media "fairness." Fairvale's mayor re-writes history. Fable pundits debate who's right: the Witch or Hansel & Gretel. And a new song celebrates a summer getaway. Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Housebummers Host, Cassandra Ominous, Councilwoman Marsh, Witch) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Rudy Giuliani, Fairvale Mayor, Hansel) Lori Furth (Sara, Joyce Overton, Summer Mom) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Fairvale Woman, Mary Miller) Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, BS Announcer, Carl, Bill Gatekeeper, 911 Operator) Chris Mezzolesta (Randall, Smart Rick Perry, Steven Kiel, Summer Dad, Fairvale Man, Peter Andrews) Karyn O'Bryant (Jake, Vera, Debate Moderator, Gretel) and George Washington III (Vince, Simon, Rev. Raphael Warnock). Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song, Summer Pain Funtime (SPF) was written and performed by Lori Furth and Chris Mezzolesta . Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

Episode 2.03 ("Dependence Day"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney. Lyssa takes drastic action and opens a portal to our old show, BS de Résistance. GOP Spin doctors discover that their voters don't care about scandals. We hear a few micro-targeted political ads. A new service brings a beach vacation to you. Future titans of industry open a lemonade stand. An author publishes his childhood diary. And many old Resistance comrades make an unexpected visit to Lyssa's house. Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Civility Fairy, Kid 3) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Kid 1, Jimmy's Dick) Lori Furth (Spin Cycle Announcer, Political Ad 1 Announcer, Kid 2, Sand Trap Announcer, Ofgeorge) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Spin Cycle Gal 2, Political Ad 3 Announcer, Lydia) Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, BS Announcer, Sand Trap Man) Chris Mezzolesta (Himself, Angus, Spin Cycle Guy 1, Jeremy, Lemonade Customer 1, Political Ad 2 Announcer, Jimmy, Dumb Rick Perry, Smart Rick Perry) Karyn O'Bryant (Jake, Vera, Spin Cycle Gal 1, Lemonade Customer 2, Doris, Sand Trap Woman, Bookstore Owner) and George Washington III (Josh, God, Commander George, Grant Ruffage, Ben Carson). Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song, Welcome to Gilead! was written by Dale Leopold and Chris Mezzolesta and performed by Lori Furth, George Washington III and Chris Mezzolesta. Editing, Sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

Episode 2.02 ("Once In a Blue June"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney (with special contributions by Jake Reynolds). Where's Waldo? Ask Q. Fairvale Mayor tests the limits of remote work. Clark Kent runs afoul of HR. Terry Gross tries to reach out to Red America. Lyssa's tenure as Wheel of Time show-runner is in jeopardy. And there's a dark new Scandinavian mystery. Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Waldo Kid 1, Councilwoman Marsh, Morning After Card Announcer, Mrs. Bolton, Surandha) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Fairvale Mayor, NASCAR Driver 1, Perry White, Fantasy Commentator 1, FX Promo Voice) Lori Furth (Waldo Announcer, Fairvale Woman, Terry Gross, Elayne ) Lyssa Graham (Herself, NASCAR Fan 2, Aviendha) Dale Leopold (Himself, NPR Producer, Jimmy Olsen, Fantasy Announcer, Lars Torkval) Chris Mezzolesta (Fairvale Man, NASCAR Fan 1, NASCAR Driver 2, Superman Announcer, Jeff Bezos, Fantasy Commentator 2) Karyn O'Bryant (Jake, Lois Lane, Min, Sonya) and George Washington III (Waldo Kid 2, Clark Kent, Superman, Rand Al'Thor, NPR Promo Voice, ). Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The "song," Chris Is Still Gone was written and performed by Lyssa Graham. Editing, Sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

Episode 2.01 ("Mothers of Contention"). Jay and Jake's Mother's Day plans go dangerously awry. A new food show features America's Pickiest Eater. How new National Days are chosen. Deep Thoughts by Elon Musk. A female governor has a creative reaction to the Supreme Court. Encyclopedia Brown's past comes back to haunt him. And the Supervillain Draft has an explosive finish. Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney. Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Chef 1, Brooke, Mom, Reporter 2) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Calendar Day Boss, Son,) Lori Furth ( writer) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Deep Thoughts Announcer, Terry, Newscaster,) Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, Chef 2, Elon Musk, Joe, Dad, EB Announcer, Reporter 3) Chris Mezzolesta (Eddie, Reporter 1, Draft Announcer 2) Karyn O'Bryant (Jake, Chef 3, Sarah, State Official, Commissioner of Evil) and George Washington III (Picky Eat er Announcer, Cop, Encyclopedia Brown, Draft Announcer 1, Angry Driver). Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The "song," Chris Is Moving (AKA A Quick One While He's Moving Away), was written and performed by Dale Leopold. Editing, Sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

Bonus Episode 10 ("Season 1 Recap") Lyssa and Dale play some favorite sketches and songs from our just-completed first season. We'll be back with Season 2 on May 15th!

Season 1, Episode 21 ("Clicking and Streaming"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney. From our live streaming show: The Fairvale Mayor has to slow his roll. Chief Justice Roberts would like a word. A Peanuts Easter special is full of Good Grief. The Hall of Presidents has a major malfunction. Florida cops guard against a new menace. A Voice Thespian has a bad day. A Gen-Z wedding keeps up with the times. And somehow Qanon has found Jesus' new location. Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Councilwoman Marsh, Lucy, Lydia), Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Fairvale Mayor, Voice Director, Officer Connelly, Robot Reagan, Robot Biden, Groom, Q Bob) Lori Furth ( Supreme Announcer, Charlie Brown, Helen, Bride) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Director's Assistant, Ashley, Mary Mags) Dale Leopold (Himself, John Roberts, L&O Announcer, Robot Lincoln, Robot Nixon, Robot Trump, Robot Bill Clinton, Robot JFK, Ted) Chris Mezzolesta (Fairvale man, Jogger, Fritz, Robot FDR, Buddy Lee Morningwood) Karyn O'Bryant (Jake, Fairvale Woman, Voice Thespian, Linus, Krystal, Robot Melania, Hippie Pastor), and George Washington III (Peanuts Announcer, Office Brusk, Robot Andrew Johnson, Jesus). Original Music composed and performed by Chris Mezzolesta. The song "Qanon and On and On" was written by Dale Leopold and Chris Mezzolesta, and performed by Chris Mezzolesta, Lyssa Graham and George Washington III . Sound design by Dale Leopold. Live Show engineering and mixing by Matt Treacy at Free Jambalaya. Artwork by Richard McMurry We'll be back with Season 2 of My Friend Lyssa on the Cinco de May (5/5/22)!

Season 1, Bonus Episode 9 ("It's Alive!") Lyssa and Dale discuss our upcoming virtual live show, "Clicking and Streaming." We also pay tribute to a departing member of the Suffolk & Goode Players, the amazing Nancy McLemore. You can buy tickets to the show at https://freejambalaya.com/mfl/ Or you can watch and listen for free by joining out Patreon community at https://patreon.com/myfriendlyssa. Come join the fun!

Season 1, Episode 20 ("Ghosts in the Machine"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney. Lyssa and Jay lock shovels over a butterfly cocoon. Camp Chuckles is somehow open for Business! XBox setup leads to upset. George R. R. Martin enlists some friends to cure his writer's block. A ghost shops for a new haunt. An app helps you sound drunk on Saint Paddy's. The pros and cons of Stepmothers. Ukrainian comedians find a new career path. And there's a solution for news overload. Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Xbox Kid, Haunters Host, Madam Blavatsky, Drusilla, Kelly) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Buzzed Blab Guy 2, Butler, Driver 3) Lori Furth ( Haunter Woman, Buzzed Blab Woman) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Xbox Mom, Lyssa Sedai, Face the Fables Host, Impact VO) Dale Leopold (Himself, Haunter Man, J.R.R. Tolkien, Tune Out Announcer, USCP Announcer) Nancy McLemore (GRRM Reporter) Chris Mezzolesta (Chuckles, XBox Tag Announcer, George R. R. Martin, Peter, Car Announcer, Sam) Karyn O'Bryant (Jake, Ghost, Buzzed Blab Announcer, Liza, Driver 2), George Washington III ( Buzzed Blab Guy 1, Ray, Driver 1, Brad), and special guest Matt Cowlrick (Xbox Chatbot, Peter Jackson, Buzzed Blab App) Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. No song in this one. Editing, Sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry