The Sharon Spell Show

Ever take your date to see a PTSD movie? Jordan Temple (Hidden Fences, Randy Newman vs. Everything) has, and he tells all about it as Sharon's guest this time. The two also discuss wanting to do more for those who help you along in this life, before moving on to how missing out drives you to make something that's definitely "you". Jordan then wraps up by remembering how his mom pushed him into a production of Sister Mary Ignatius at age five, and how that planted the seeds of parody in his work.

We're being cute all the time this episode, as Sharon welcomes Marie Faustin (Unofficial Expert) to the guest star chair. Marie finds herself finally starting to make a living from comedy, and hopes that will soon lead to people wanting to touch the hem of her flowy garments. But, sometimes, don't you want to want to settle? Nah, for we win just be being in NYC! The two go on to discuss two petting/patting incidents with homeless people, and the joys of riding the bus in LA. And they wrap things up by comparing talking about yourself in your art, versus talking about what happens to you.

Jay Malsky (Earnest Gay Thoughts) is teaching us how to put grudges to bed as Sharon welcomes him to the guest star chair this time. The two met on this past election night, you know. They go on to discuss how we need to stay connected to people, and how we find ourselves in a debate between "right" and "wrong" and aiming for the middle. Jay then tells of his journey to improv from the world of politics, before the two debate the potential pitfalls of worrying about having broad appeal.

We're being a perfectly flawed couple this episode, as Sharon welcomes Eman El Husseini (Unveiled) to the guest star chair. Eman discusses, in turn, meeting and dating and getting proposed to by her wife, Jess. Then she and Sharon compare Easter activities, before Sharon shares her recipe for Punch Bowl Cake. And we wrap up by actively practicing gratitude...even though every life high is usually followed by rejections.

Sharon welcomes Brett Davis (The Special Without...) to the guest star chair this time, and the two start with discussing the strategic use of bits at school dances. The two then agree that they like but don't love puns, before discussing Brett's show on MNN. Road trips, and the inherent mountainous highways, are covered next. As are tricks used to get out of bombing...and snapping at hecklers. Brett then winds things up by discussing his "Cute Little Cupcake" performance!

Allow us to welcome you as we welcome Jess Salomon to the guest star chair this time around. Jess and Sharon start by reviewing Jess' quest to get a green card, and the change of plans that came about as a result. They then debate whether "mem" or "meem" is the correct pronunciation. Jess tells about her time as a war crimes lawyer at The Hague and her subsequent transition to comedy (and how it took longer than expected). They then wrap by discussing having or not having sentimentality about your early career whilst Sharon does a quick sketch of Jess.

We're all dressing correctly for the cold weather, and welcoming Darell J. Hunt to the guest star chair this time. He and Sharon discuss learning from documentaries and the glory that is the gem stone exhibit at the museum. Darell then loves on the concept of the flowy housecoat, and stresses the importance of foundation garments. The two compare stories of talking to strangers, to older people, and dealing with people on museum tours who try to take over. We then wrap up by tuning in to hear the obituaries on the radio.

Did you know that people who chew gum are smarter? Did you know there is such a thing as poo poo cookies? Truth! At least, according to New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake (Sh*tshow), who is Sharon's guest this time. Emily discusses the fun of getting her daughter ready for school while still wrangling work schedules. The two then wonder if Adderall meths out your mouth, before slipping gently into Emily's work creating the daily New Yorker cartoons, versus writing celebrity dirt items for other people. The highbrow and the lowbrow...the ying and the yang...

Spending holidays in NYC is still on our minds as Sharon welcomes Alex English (Lady Parts Justice) to the guest star chair this time. From holidays, it's a quick slip to musing on how presumptuous a New Year's wedding is. Relationships then take center stage as the two discuss comparing yourself to other relationships, realizing they take patience, but still wanting to worry about someone else. (But we didn't move to NYC to have a life, did we? Just a career!) Alex then speaks on the hypersexuality of dating apps...and that time a Grindr connection showed up at one of his shows.

It just so happens to be guest star Alex Song's first day on the writing staff for The Tonight Show, so we're so glad she stopped by to chat with Sharon. The two discuss socks found on the street, and how Alex performed her own magic shows as a three year-old. Experiences in high school drama club and debate team follow. As do the benefits of being in the band. But then again, how do you know when to quit?