The Ladylike Podcast

This week I called Shelly Paul in Minneapolis to talk about the time she got a massive vaginal cyst. Shelly runs a monthly show called Pssy Cntrl at the Comedy Corner Underground in Minneapolis. Follow her on Instagram for updates about her upcoming web series: https://www.instagram.com/heyshellypaul

Our live story comes from Chicago comic Malic White who talked about the time they broke their vagina after getting hit by a car on their bike. You can find Malic’s writing on autostraddle.com or their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/internationalmisterpleather

The Ladylike Podcast is produced by Gena Gephart:

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Theme song is Type of Wound by Natalie Grace Alford:

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This week I called Deanna Ortiz in Chicago to talk about Brazilian waxes and the time a doctor made her shit in a tupperware. Deanna is a cast member at the Lincoln Lodge and hosts Crushes with Deanna Ortiz, available wherever you find your podcasts. Follow her on Instagram to see when new episodes are released: https://www.instagram.com/deannaortiz_

Our live story comes from Rachel Joravsky who told the story of when she hit rock bottom after receiving an edible arrangement at work sent to her from the girl she was casually sleeping with (who had a girlfriend). Rachel is a New York based comedian and performer. Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/rayjay3k

The Ladylike Podcast is produced by Gena Gephart:

https://www.instagram.com/genagephart

Theme song is Type of Wound by Natalie Grace Alford:

https://nataliegracealford1.bandcamp.com

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This week I called Liz Greenwood in Chicago to talk about the gross things she has endured as a long distance runner. Check out her Zoom show “What Do You Want From Us?” on August 7th or follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/someotherliz

Our live story comes from Madeline Horwath who told the story of when she got the most constipated after a surgery (and the lengths she had to go to correct it). Madeline is an artist and cartoonist for The New Yorker. Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madelinehorwath

The Ladylike Podcast is produced by Gena Gephart:

https://www.instagram.com/genagephart

Theme song is Type of Wound by Natalie Grace Alford:

https://nataliegracealford1.bandcamp.com

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This week I talked with Chicago writer and comedian Stephanie Weber. Stephanie told me about the time her doctor sent her on a wild goose chase after she went to get her IUD removed and they had “lost it.” Stephanie’s first novel Nothing Nice To Say is coming out soon. In the meantime, find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steph_eloise

Our live story comes from singer-songwriter Emma Grace. Emma told a story about the time she shit her pants at Aldi. Check out more from Emma here: https://www.instagram.com/emma_gracesings

The Ladylike Podcast is produced by Gena Gephart:

https://www.instagram.com/genagephart

Theme song is Type of Wound by Natalie Grace Alford:

https://nataliegracealford1.bandcamp.com

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This week I called Mary Santora in Cleveland to talk about a wild night of drinking that ended with her going to the bathroom somewhere that was not a bathroom. Mary is the co-host of the Cleveland radio show The Alan Cox Show. Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marysantoracomedy

Our live story comes from Chicago comic Kari Johnson. Kari told the story of being a teenage gymnast with incontinence. Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/hahakarijohnson

The Ladylike Podcast is produced by Gena Gephart:

https://www.instagram.com/genagephart

Theme song is Type of Wound by Natalie Grace Alford:

https://nataliegracealford1.bandcamp.com

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This week I called Aiki Coxhead to talk about a misstep in foot skincare and the time she took a shit so bad she got kicked out of the party. To see more from Aiki follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiki.3000

Our live story comes from Gina DeLuca. Gina told the story of when her vagina swelled up to five times its size forcing her to go to the emergency room in Switzerland. Gina is a Chicago performer and comedic essayist. Check out her website: https://www.gmdeluca.com

The Ladylike Podcast is produced by Gena Gephart:

https://www.instagram.com/genagephart

Theme song is Type of Wound by Natalie Grace Alford:

https://nataliegracealford1.bandcamp.com

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This week I called New York comic Lindsay Lucido to talk about the gnarly MRSA infection she got in her leg as a teenager and the time she spent at a cult-like behavioral therapy boarding school. You can check out Lindsay’s writing and standup on her website: www.lindsaylucido.com

Our live story comes from Chicago based comedian Soli Santos who talked about the horrors of growing up with three brothers. Soli has appeared in sketches for The Onion as well as on WGN. Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solicomedy

The Ladylike Podcast is produced by Gena Gephart:

https://www.instagram.com/genagephart

Theme song is Type of Wound by Natalie Grace Alford:

https://nataliegracealford1.bandcamp.com

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This week I called Lael in Connecticut to talk about earwax, shitting your pants, and the time she experimented with some mini pool balls as kid. Lael performed in the New Faces showcase at Just For Laughs in 2019. (Last name redacted for employment reasons.)

Our live story comes from writer and healthcare professional Rachel Inberg. Rachel told the story of a time she got really constipated and had to take matters into her own hands. Literally. You can find Rachel’s writing on the Huffington Post or check out her website: www.rachelinberg.com

The Ladylike Podcast is produced by Gena Gephart:

https://www.instagram.com/genagephart

Theme song is Type of Wound by Natalie Grace Alford:

https://nataliegracealford1.bandcamp.com

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It felt weird to just record a normal episode with everything going on so this week I have gone through previous episodes to collect some stories from some of the hilarious black women who have graced the Ladylike stage over the years.

Our first story is from Nthenya Ndunda. Nthenya talks about how her life has changed since getting married and tells the story of getting caught in LA traffic with no way to relieve herself. Well, one way. Nthenya lives in Los Angeles and produces a show called Binch Comedy. Follow her: https://www.instagram.com/im_nthenya

The next story comes from Victoria Vinent who covered sleep apnea, a vaginal surgery, and living with polycystic ovary syndrome. Victoria is a Chicago comic who you can find here: https://www.instagram.com/notorious_v_i_c

Our final story is from Chicago comic Netra. Netra told a bevy of sex stories including giving a blowjob with cotton mouth, banging on a deflated air mattress, and an impromptu penis pump. Follow Netra here: https://www.instagram.com/msalready

If you have the means, I encourage you to donate to Black Lives Matter Chicago at their website: https://www.blacklivesmatterchicago.com/donate/

The Ladylike Podcast is produced by Gena Gephart:

https://www.instagram.com/genagephart

Theme song is Type of Wound by Natalie Grace Alford:

https://nataliegracealford1.bandcamp.com

Follow Ladylike:

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This week I called Chloe Radcliffe in New York City to talk about her (our) obsession with popping a good zit. Chloe is a writer for the Tonight Show and produces a weekly YouTube show called Something Good every Tuesday at 9pm EST. Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/chloe.radcliffe/

Our live story comes from Gena Gephart (that’s me!). My story catalogues the many disappointing sexual experiences I have had while on vacation.

Over a thousand people were arrested this Saturday at the Black Lives Matter protests in downtown Chicago. If you’d like to donate to help these protestors (and others) with bail consider making a donation to the Chicago Community Bond Fund at https://chicagobond.org/

The Ladylike Podcast is produced by Gena Gephart:

https://www.instagram.com/genagephart

Theme song is Type of Wound by Natalie Grace Alford:

https://nataliegracealford1.bandcamp.com

Follow Ladylike:

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Contact us: [email protected]