People We Love

Actor and UCB improviser Tony Garbanzos tells me all about pretending to be a Power Ranger as a kid, later diving into acting classes at community college, and then later joining up with the all Asian American male comedy group, Miss Golightly. Life has been a journey for Tony, but there’s no doubt that performing and being creative has always been a big part of who he is. For one thing, Tony didn’t last particularly long as an electrical engineering major in college.

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Celebrating and recording this one on her birthday, high energy actress, comedian, and yoga teacher Rasika Mathur tells me all about growing up in Houston, TX, her journey to Los Angeles, and her love for one particular performer, who’s a legend... That’s the one and only Robin Williams, who we lost from this world way too soon. One of my all time favorites too of course.

Rasika's meeting Robin Williams video on YouTube

Rasika's Sari (W)Rap video on YouTube

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Today comedian Danielle Arce tells me all about her tattoos, piercings, and being a great athlete and martial artist... But really comedy is what has always, always, been her passion. Way back when, when she was just a young person growing up in Phoenix, Arizona it was those 1990’s Saturday Night Live casts that really inspired Danielle and always made her laugh. And one particular cast member especially inspired her... Cheri Oteri.

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Today, actor Joshua Mesnik chats with me about a myriad of topics, but most notably we discuss the very special relationship he had with his grandmother, Sue Smith. Joshua speaks candidly about a number of physical and personal issues he dealt with as a kid, and how his grandmother helped and supported him in so many ways... And I can see Joshua very much carrying on her creative energy and spirit.

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Writer, actor, and comedian Kristen Lucas hasn't forgotten her "Oklahomies" and Oklahoma roots -- and the love her mom, Rhonda Lucas has always given to her. Kristen's mom is a nurse -- But she herself is a former high school bear mascot, and performs sketch, improv, and stand-up comedy all over Los Angeles and performs regularly at Upright Citizens Brigade. Remember, Miami, OK is pronounced "My-am-a."

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With Irish influences coming from her dad and soul influences from her mom, classically-trained pianist and singer/songwriter, Myra Flynn has always had a sense of herself and the eclectic sounds that inspire her. Myra (currently pregnant with her first child!), is a true-to-herself, DIY artist, and is thankful for everyone who has helped her get to where she is today. And one particular inspiration has been another artist who’s quite comfortable in her own weirdness, the one and only, Erykah Badu... Myra also sings and performs a beautiful, original song in this episode, called "Roses."

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Voice actor and musical theater performer, Isaac Robinson-Smith grew up always performing -- whether it was singing, playing violin, or playing piano. And he always loved doing voices. And the first voice he ever imitated was that of his mom, Mary, who was a theater teacher herself. These days Isaac is a member of Disneyland’s barbershop quartet The Dapper Dans and is also part of the Universal Studios Hollywood SFX Show… and he’s got plenty of other projects in works as well, and he thanks his mom for all the support and love over the years.

Isaac Robinson-Smith: instagram.com/disnerd1955

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Former Major League baseball pitcher Scott Rice was a 1st Round draft pick by the Baltimore Orioles in 1999... But he didn’t make his Major League debut until 2013 with the New York Mets. Scott’s story is an epic, amazing journey filled with many ups and downs. But it's also one of joy, happiness, and dreams coming true. And right there supporting Scott, advising him, helping him, coaching him, and offering love every step of the way, was his father, Dennis Rice. As a lifelong baseball fan and Mets fan, this one means a lot.

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Actor, writer, and comedian, Max Hawksford is originally from Wisconsin and claims to have had a simple life… other than the fact that he a) has a twin brother, and b) when he and his twin were 12, his parents adopted two Russian boys, age 11 and 13. Oh and Max also has two older sisters! And we get into all of it... a big family, being silly in Catholic church, and playing basketball and tennis. Along the way, Max also discovered his love for performing -- especially comedic character sketches. And one of his biggest comedy heroes is Sacha Baron Cohen, who's been known to play some characters himself.

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Today's guest is Melissa Shoshahi aka "Persian Cher." Originally from Seattle, WA now in LA, CA, we talk stand up comedy, 90's comedy movies, and all about Melissa's parents too of course… Her mom, the bikini waxing extraordinaire, who Melissa once worked for as an oil girl. (She explains it all). And we also talk about her her dad, who just seems like a laid back funny dude. Besides family, we also get into talking all about the comedian Jo Koy, one of Melissa's favorites and someone who's an inspiration to her.

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