The Lighter Side with Jay

Parvesh Cheena has been in shows like Outsourced and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. He is also a prolific voice over actor and beard grower. This conversation was eerily prescient, as we discussed the topic of masks and the very American decision not to wear them. I loved talking to Parvesh!!

Here is a special I produced to celebrate my 40th (last year). I'll just re run it every year and then I'll never get lmdert. 

Joel Freeman created the LiiFT4 and 10 Rounds programs for Beach Body On Demand. I've done both, and have barely been able to walk for months. It's great. Getting to speak to the man who comes into my home gym and yells at me every day was a real treat. Joel is more than his workouts, though, and we talked about his love of building things, his favorite tv shows, and a lot more 

Getting to meet and subsequently have Nzinga Harrison become a part of my world has been one of the highlights of this show for me. She is doing amazing work every day, and I encourage you to check out her podcast, In Recovery. After you listen to this. Again. 

A well-respected physician and educator Dr. Harrison is the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Eleanor Health, a value-based provider of comprehensive, outpatient addiction treatment. 

Gerry is a phenomenal musician and singer/songwriter who played me a few songs and told me a lot of stories. Stories about his career as an actor/voice over artist, his life as a gigging musician, and the tragic loss of his brother. But we had fun! He's the voice of Bully!! 

Margot lost both her father and uncle to COVID-19 in the same week. We spoke right after that happened, so there was a lot of raw emotion and reality given to both the virus and the humans affected by it. We also discussed her bold decision to move to Mexico for her husband, which left her unable to leave for decades when her husband was denied entry into the United States. A really fascinating story and I am grateful to Margo for sharing it. 

Originally Aired 5/10/2020

Ken Marino was a founding member of The State, he was in Wet Hot American Summer and Role Models and a whole bunch of other things. I have always been a fan of his work, and he came on The Lighter Side after I randomly asked him if he would on Twitter. He was open, honest, and hilarious. 

We did it! 100 episodes in 100 days. Joining me to celebrate the occasion is upcoming YouTube sensation Joanna Casale, who is also known as my first born. "The Stink" aka my 3 year old, makes a cameo, and producer extraordinaire Katie Mare and I discuss the humanity and the insanity of the last 100 days, as well as what's to come for the future. 

Check out Joanna's videos here.

Thank you for your continued support. We will return with new episodes in 2-3 weeks. In the meantime, you've got some catching up to do! 

Edson Sean is a Brooklyn based singer, producer, and emcee. A few years ago, he decided to leave his job as a Biology teacher and move music completely to the forefront of his life. He hasn't looked back, and he has made it work, while also making some truly remarkable and inspiring music, some of which you will hear throughout the episode. It was a joy getting to meet Edson.

Check out Edson's music here. It's so good.