The Hour GLASS Podcast

This engaging and outstanding guest, Standup Comic, Ron Pearson, who has appeared on “The Late Show,” “Chelsea Lately,” the Dennis Miller Show,” “Nickmom, ”That 70s Show,”  Comedy Central and also who has warmed up audiences  for over 2000 episodes for TV for shows like, “The Price is Right, “ and was a regular on many other shows, like “Malcolm and Eddie,” “Two Guys and a Girl,” and “Mikand Pearson was featured with, Gabriel Iglecias on his Hit Netflix series, ”Iglecias,” with Tia Mowry on her new Netflix gig, “Family Reunion.”  Pearson talks about guidelines for the comedy his writes and performs.  Some of Pearson’s rules include putting the joke on yourself (rather than others) and writing humor based on the truth (it’s the funniest, Pearson claims). He then turns the tables on HOST GLASS, interviewing GLASS by firing off a series of serious questions about David’s background as a psychologist and a family law attorney. GLASS is sharp and quick as he adroitly answers Pearson’s questions without hesitation. Then things turn serious as Pearson gets a little melancholy as he shares about his childhood abandonment issues.  Pearson goes on to talk about what GLASS and he have in common and how comedy (always attacking something and divorce—often people attacking one another) seem to run on parallel tracks. Pearson is open, honest, laser quick, and utterly engaging. Once you start to watch this interview you can’t step away for even a second. It’s no mistake that the Hollywood Reporter dubbed Ron Pearson “a comic ball of fire.” He tours regularly and his upcoming dates appear at the end of this feel-good Episode.

In this Episode, the guest, Standup comic, Cathy Ladman, is open and frank with David as she discusses her own divorce. Cathy, who has appeared in several films such as, “What Planet are You From?” and “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead) as well as the “Tonight” show, HBO and on TV shows like, “Man Men,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and many other (see bio). She also is a writer and has appeared in many stage shows.

Her comedy is open, candid and sometimes biting. She describes herself as self-probing and anxiety-venting and her material, she explains to David, stems from family experiences and relationships. She holds nothing back as she shares what drove her to a divorce and how important humor is as a tool for coping with the ups and downs of one. Nostalgic at times, she shares how and why she apologized to her daughter.

This brilliantly talented actor, Jim Meskimen, talks dramatic vs. comedic roles, marriage, breakups, the artistic mind, then nails spontaneous impersonations of celebrities as Host Glass attempts to throw him off guard

ROBYN LYNNE NORRIS, comedy writer, improvisor, and theatrical performer, whose history includes more than 10,000 hours of improv, a large library of penned sketches, and sold out shows, joins HOST GLASS to talk about the impact of humor on those going through a breakup. NORRIS shares her story behind the show, which she created and starred in: “Date Me: An OK Cupid Experiment” (ran for eight years to sold out audiences) in which she and her creative partner set out to mock online dating sites. Norris, whose credits include the Emmy and PGA nominated “Epic Rap Battles of History” and the comedic pilot, “Expert Of,” is highly regarded at her home turf of The Second City, lets us know the “Date Me” show joke is on her since that “experiment” is how she found her “purrfect” husband. She profiled herself as “Cat Lady.” She also shares her mortifying “Changing Seats” debacle and how hilarious it was… later. This Person in the Know opines on what causes breakups, what is at the core for keeping a relationship together long-term, and then gets interestingly philosophical when talking about humor, not only as a healing power, but how it forges connections with people, whether you’re with them in person or not. Among her suggestions for a person moving on after a breakup, Robyn says if nothing more, reach out to others for support and validation.

Neuroscientist, Dr. Sophie Scott, breaks down what goes on in that brain of yours when you laugh? Wouldn’t you like to know!?!

Comedic writer/director/producer, John Hamburg, shares some serious insights—the ones that drive his constant box-office hit, audience-pleasing comedies.

Legendary standup comic, Rita Rudner, tosses out some classic one-liners while talking about breakups, love and her life’s philosophy full of some sage advice with Host David Glass.

Standup comedy maven, Judy Carter, shares insights on writing and performing standup comedy and the power of using humor to get through her own personal “breakups.”

In this Episode, Standup Comedian/Actor, Nick Thune, who has appeared on the “Tonight” show eight times; “Conan,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” and recently debuted on comic Nate Bargatze’s show, has many TV and film projects under his comedy belt. Chatting with David, Thune singles out one of his favorite projects, “Phone Tag”; how he migrated from Seattle to L.A., and explains the story behind one of his favorite standup bits: “Dear Daniel.” He opens up about his first love at 12-years-old; talks about the science of processing the process of a breakup; shares his checklists for good reasons to leave a relationship behind, and he also talks “Box-checking,” and his list for bailing out of a coupling. Thune also shares some jokes. He then shifts to a more somber tone, suggesting that a sad-sack breakup person should treat him or herself with the same empathy they would offer a friend when going through a breakup. “Don’t be hard on yourself,” is Thune’s mandate. The TikTok and Instagram star also declares, “The only way out of a bad breakup is through it.” Thune is funny, sympathetic, wise, and kind as he dolls out his remarkable advice to the lovelorn. After all, he confides to Host Glass: He’s been through it himself a number of times!

UCLA Sociology professor and undergrad co-chair, Jessica Collett, talks about society’s emphasis on holiday traditions; how these customs change after divorce; and how to handle these often-uncomfortable changes. Host Glass queries her on age-old traditions, how to create new ones, and how to adapt to them. She points to the use of sensitivity toward family members; most notably the children during this life-altering transition. Dr. Collett suggests flexibility, defining core values relative to holiday tradition changes, and letting the whole family create new holiday customs.