My Friend Lyssa

MFL Bonus Episode 8 ("Mardi Blah"). Lyssa and Dale discuss odd house smells, dealing with bullies, and the joys of Galveston's Fat Tuesday parade. They also play out-takes and songs from our past two episodes. The songs "Treason," "Go Home, Paul Revere," and "You've Done Me Wrong, Hong Kong" were written by Jack Mooney and Chris Mezzolesta, and performed by Chris Mezzolesta and Dale Leopold. Enjoy!

Season 1, Episode 19 ("Block History Month"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney. Lyssa is furious about Jake's history class. A super-villain has a Crypto-Nightmare. A pair of stoners give some practical advice. A new docudrama explores a scammer who may be a European heiress. A 60s band takes the "British Invasion" a little too literally. There's a new Couch Potato Sports Network, a new toothpaste that gives you that genuine UK Decay, and a toy that brings the trucker's protest home. Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Reporter, Miss Howell) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Brian Price, Minion 2, Beefeater Announcer, Bouncer) Lori Furth (Bower's Announcer, Minion 1, Ivanka Trump) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Willow, Junior Truck Kid 1, CPSN Anchor, Prison Operator, Socialite 2, DJ) Dale Leopold (Himself, Super-Villain Announcer, Superman, Society of British Dentists, Cornwallis 1) Nancy McLemore (Beefeater Woman, Angela Merkel, Eleanor Whatley) Chris Mezzolesta (Bower's Man in Shower, Junior Truck Announcer, Lex Luthor, Beefeater Man 2, Socialite 1, Cornwallis 2, Police Officer) Karyn O'Bryant (Jake, Junior Truck Kid 2, Newscaster, Waitress, Liner Notes Host) and George Washington III (Josh, Mitch, Brainiac, Beefeater Man 1, Ivanka Promo Announcer, Mr. McCracken) Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The songs "Treason," "Go Home, Paul Revere," and "You've Done Me Wrong, Hong Kong" were written by Jack Mooney and Chris Mezzolesta, and performed by Chris Mezzolesta and Dale Leopold. Editing, Sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

Season 1, Episode 18 ("Legitimate Comedic Discourse"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney. A new service helps forgetful husbands. Spotify is desperate for new content. Ukrainian tourism is mysteriously down. There's a quirky new way to buy a car. And a town council deals with "divisive" books. Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Stupid Cupid Woman 2, CarVenda Buyer's Kid, Birthday Boy, Councilwoman Marsh) Rachel Dilliplane (Stupid Cupid Announcer, CarVenda Buyer 2, Fairvale Woman 1, Insurrectionist Daughter) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Stupid Cupid CEO, Ukrainian Man, Fairvale Mayor, Insurrectionist Promo Announcer) Lori Furth (Stupid Cupid Woman 1, Martha, Ukraine Director, Insurrectionist Mom) Lyssa Graham (Herself, CarVenda Disclaimer, Groomba Announcer, Bluetooth Speaker, Prison Operator) Dale Leopold (Himself, Stupid Cupid Man 2, CarVenda Buyer Husband, Magician, Russian Announcer, Fairvale Man 2, Garrison Keillor, Insurrectionist Dad) Nancy McLemore (CarVenda Buyer 1, Birthday Mom, Ukrainian Woman, Librarian, Insurrectionist Son) Chris Mezzolesta (Stupid Cupid Man 1, Bill Holliday, Nosy Neighbor, Russian Disclaimer, Fairvale Man 1) Karyn O'Bryant (Jake, Morgana, Ukraine Tourism Announcer, Fairvale Woman 2) and George Washington III (Himself, Stupid Cupid Caller, CarVenda Announcer, Birthday Dad, Ukraine Cameraman) Original Music composed and performed by Chris Mezzolesta. The song "Ban, Ban, Ban the Books" was written by Lori Furth, arranged and performed by Chris Mezzolesta. Editing, Sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

Bonus Episode 7 ("A Sense of Porpoise"). Lyssa and Dale discuss Jake's reaction to book banners, as well as a couple of unsavory dolphin stories. They also share an exciting announcement about the show. Plus: out-takes and a song from the past two episodes!

Season 1, Ep. 17 ("Begging for Change"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney. Jake tries out a new look, and learns an important life lesson. The CDC can't even. Jesus gives his neighbor a shocking revelation. The former Veep tries to build some Mike-Mentum for 2024. An attorney does the unforgivable. A superhero settles his accounts. And a local reporter smells a rat. Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (CDC Kid 1, Miss Carmen, Judge, Laura Myers) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Library Director, MAGA Guy, Defense Attorney, Bill Green, Folk Fan 1) Lori Furth (CDC Kid 2) Lyssa Graham (Herself, CDC Mom, Mary Mags, Channel 11 Announcer, Stitch Bitch) Dale Leopold (Himself, I Love Lyssa Announcer, Ted, C-SPAN Announcer, Jim's Nephew, Secret Service Agent, Court Reporter, Mike Haines, Bob Dylan) Nancy McLemore (CDC Spokesperson, Karen Pence, Prosecutor, Radio Voice, Folk Fan 2) Chris Mezzolesta (Himself, CDC Dad, Mike Pence, Benson Davenport, Commisioner, Chickaweb) Karyn O'Bryant (Jake, Megan the Librarian, Defense Co-Counsel, Julie Jansen) and George Washington III (Himself, CDC Announcer,Jesus, Jim, Walkie-Talkie Voice, Juror, Mr. Wonderful, Ramses II). Original Music composed and performed by Chris Mezzolesta. The songs "The Doomsday Machine" and "Another Day, Another Dollar" were written by Dale Leopold and Chris Mezzolesta (with apologies to Blind Boy Grunt), and performed by Dale Leopold. Editing, Sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

Season 1, Ep. 16 ("Kind of Ba-Ba-Lu"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney. Lyssa and Jay take a page from a pair of comedy icons. A football coach's texts put him in hot water. Schools, airlines and clothing designers deal with the pandemic in new ways. A small-town mayor gets away from it all. And a princess sings an optimistic song for our times. Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Hedi Cruz, Timmy Kowalski, Flight Attendant 1, Alice Caller 3, Councilwoman, Singing Princess) Rachel Dilliplane (Reporter 3) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Sports Anchor 1, Homeschool Announcer, Smasher, Fairvale Mayor) Lori Furth (Reporter 4) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Dawson Woman, Flight Attendant 2, Alice Caller 2, Coughy Kowalski) Dale Leopold (Himself, I Love Lyssa Announcer, Smasher Announcer, Attorney) Nancy McLemore (Sports Anchor 2, Dawson kid. Alice, Fairvale Citizen 2) Chris Mezzolesta (Ted Cruz, Dawson Man, Doctor, Fashion Mask Disclaimer) Karyn O'Bryant (Jake, Gloria Guzman, Dawson Mom, Alice Caller 1, Mrs. Kowalski, Fashion Mask Announcer) and George Washington III (Marketing Director, Coach, School Intercom Announcer, Sirius XM Announcer, Fairvale Citizen 1). Original Music composed and performed by Chris Mezzolesta. The song "When Will All the Stupid People Die?" was written by Lori Furth and Chris Mezzolesta, and performed by Rebecca Davis and Chris Mezzolesta. Editing, Sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

2021 Holiday Special ("Ho! Ho! Huh?") Lyssa and Dale look back on 2021 and ahead to 2022. Plus: out-takes from Episode 15, and a selection of seasonal music from My Friend Lyssa and our previous show, BS de Résistance. The song "Your Safe Space" was written by Lori Furth and Chris Mezzolesta, and performed by Chris Mezzolesta, with Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold. The song "Making Christmas Great Again" was written by Dale Leopold and Chris Mezzolesta and featured Chris Mezzolesta (Buddy Lee Morningwood, Mike Pence), Nancy McLemore (Crystal Meth), and Dale Leopold (Donald Trump). The song "Who Gives a F*ck About Kreesmas" was written by Dale Leopold, Lori Furth and Chris Mezzolesta, and featured Karyn O'Bryant (Melania Trump) with Chris Mezzolesta (Eric Trump).

Season 1, Ep. 15 ("Patreon! Patreoff!"). Dale and Lyssa pitch the show to Amazon. Santa's elves launch an automated Naughty List-maker. A DJ dreads the upcoming holiday playlist. Storybook newsmakers Face the Fables. And in celebration of our new Patreon, we invite you to think of us as your new Safe Space. Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney. Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rachel Dilliplane (Amazon Receptionist, Elf 2) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Ground Control, Santa, Family Tree Man 2, Radio Boss) Lori Furth (Diana, CLAWS, Family Tree Disclaimer, Haze Bros Child) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Face the Fables host, Family Tree Mom, Haze Bros Woman) Dale Leopold (Announcer, Himself, Patrick Stewart, Family Tree Man 1, Haze Bros Announcer) Nancy McLemore (Ken Burns Announcer) Chris Mezzolesta (Jeff Bezos, David, Elf 1,Ken Burns Soldier, Radio Jingles and Bad Christmas Singer) Karyn O'Bryant (Jake, Eugenia, Family Tree Woman, Radio DJ) and George Washington III (Claudius, Peter, Family Tree Announcer, Haze Bros Man, Himself). Original Music composed and performed by Chris Mezzolesta. The song "Your Safe Space" was written by Lori Furth and Chris Mezzolesta, and performed by Chris Mezzolesta, with Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold. The songs "Candy for the Kids" and "Leaving the Office Christmas Party" were written by Jack Mooney and Chris Mezzolesta, and performed by Chris Mezzolesta and Lori Furth, respectively. Editing, Sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

Bonus Episode 6 ("The Wheel Weaves and the WTF?") Lyssa and Dale have a calm, dispassionate discussion about the first three episodes of the Amazon Prime series The Wheel of Time. They also discuss Thanksgiving plans, and play outtakes from Episodes 13 and 14, as well as some music. We think you'll enjoy it (certainly more than Lyssa enjoyed the show...).

Season 1, Ep. 14 ("Off the (Supply) Chain"). The supply chain crisis hits home for Lyssa. An app gives new meaning to "home theater." Rod Serling branches out. A Piggly Wiggly gets some unexpected guests. Big Bird teaches politeness to some Senators. And we tune into Turkey Day action. Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney. Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rachel Dilliplane (Engineer 2, Magic Girlfriend) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Movie Man on Date, Chief Justice, Grocery Clerk, Ted Cruz, Thanksgiving Announcer 2) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Old Movie Woman, Grocery Customer 1, Thanksgiving Announcer 3) Dale Leopold (Announcer, Himself, Rod Serling, Donald Trump, Big Bird, Justice 3, Old Movie Man) Nancy McLemore (Crowd Source Announcer, Hillary Clinton, Turkey Attorney) Chris Mezzolesta (Engineer 1, Movie Bathroom Guy, Turkey, Elmo, Josh Hawley) Karyn O'Bryant (Jake, Movie Woman, Grocery Customer 2, Maria, Justice 4) George Washington III (Movie Man, Grocery Store Announcer, Justice 2, Cookie Monster), and special guest Mike Pongrancz (Thanksgiving Announcer 1). Original Music composed and performed by Chris Mezzolesta. The song "Thanks a Lot" was written by Dale Leopold and Chris Mezzolesta, and performed by Chris Mezzolesta . Editing, Sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry