The Casually Mollie Podcast

Dietitian, published author, & wellness speaker Reshaunda Thornton talks about her career as your non-typical expert in her field. Switching out the lab coat for some nachos (her favorite snack), Reshaunda shares how she uses her platform (Fox2 News & TedX Gateway Arch appearences to name a few) to help empower, educate, & build your 'Better Vessel.' Reshaunda's book, 'Play to Win The Food Fight' can be bought online, & talks about a new, freeing perspective rooted in self-care & self-love when it comes to food. More information about Reshaunda can be found on reshaundathornton.com.

New York City based comedian & battle rapper Reggie 'The GOAT' Edwards talks about his St. Louis roots, moving to New York City, & how comedy & battle rap work have work hand in hand. From performing in professional venues to even the NYC Subway, Reggie is no stranger to knowing how to approach subjective concepts (such as comedy) & curate them into a lifestyle. Follow Reggie @reggie_kush, & look up his YouTube Channel where he posts cooking videos with laugh-out-loud commentary. 

L.A. based comedian Jay Light talks about the release of his album, 'Good Guy With A Gun,' in addition to his roast battle reputation. Listen to him share his journey from starting out as a doorman for the Comedy Store Los Angeles, to now having a writing career in television (ranging from shows such as BattleBots to Master Chef & Master Chef Jr. & the Comedy Central Roasts). Jay's album can be streamed wherever you stream your comedy albums. He can be found on social media @dietjay. 

Comedian Gwen Sunkel shares a story about a psychic that slid into her DMs, told her she had an energy block, and went to the 'charmers market' to help her. Mollie talks about a church basement meeting with a paranormal twist. Both women bond over the unnecessary and yet comical moments of life that make it so much more interesting. Gwen can be found on social media @gwenderwoman. 

Comedian Amanda Gail is a true renaissance woman of Hoboken, New Jersey. Whether she's performing, producing, podcasting, or writing satire, there is no question why she's a fan favorite on the East Coast. Listen to Amanda and Mollie cover all topics from not wearing pants on zoom shows, to when Mario Lopez and Chrissy Teigen shared Amanda's tweets and made her day. Amanda can be followed on social media @the_amanda_gail and her satire writing (discussed in this episode) can be found at Reductress.com. 

St. Louis based acting/vocal coach, choir director, entrepreneur, & composer Dr. Philip A. Woodmore talks about his many accomplishments in the theatre & music, including his most recent endeavor of composing an original score for a version of the Greek tragedy, Antigone. Translated by Bryan Doerries called Antigone In Ferguson, the production premiered in St. Louis, in addition to New York (given accolades by the New York Times), & has even traveled internationally to Athens, Greece. More information about Phil can be found at www.philipawoodmore.com. 

Laka (pronounced "Lay-ka"), a beloved soul singer based in St. Louis, Missouri, joins the podcast to discuss how she got into performing, her musical influences such as Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner, and why she is drawn to soul, blues, and jazz genres. Never afraid of getting a crowd moving with pop tunes either, Laka is a delight to talk to and can be seen live in St. Louis at The Blue Strawberry September 3rd at 8pm. Listen to her interview here and then get tickets for her show at bluestrawberrystl.com! 

Country music singer Molly Lovette casually joins the podcast (virtually) to discuss performing drive-in shows, writing her own stories through her songs, how music has been with her from a very young age, and even serenades listeners with her new single 'One Woman Show' at the end of the episode! Make sure to follow Molly Lovette on social media and download 'One Woman Show' today!

St. Louis based comedian Shon Don talks all topics regarding navigating through 2020: being an essential worker, finding ways to still integrate comedy into life during a shutdown, the roller coaster of emotions experienced, and remembering what it was like to have hecklers in live audiences. Shon Don can be found on social media @shondoncomedian. 

St. Louis based comedian Will O'Donnell covers all topics: the pandemic, when he was actively doing stand up, how smells can remind you of the past, & when restaurants had smoking vs. non-smoking areas. Bonding over preference of basements and attics, Will and Mollie have a few laughs while remembering the past and how they are moving forward. Will can be found on social media @willy_thrilly_comedy.