The Sharon Spell Show

Does Sharon's accent ever come out at times? That's the first question that Mark Pagán (Peach Fuzzy) poses to our host during this half hour together. The two then talk of drinking coffee too late at night and using gift cards for alternate purposes. The reasons why you are known at the grocery store is next, before Mark tells of his experience with Mormons in South America. Plus, this episode as a MYSTERY GUEST at the front door! Ding dong!

You ever get a weather boner? Jeff Hiller (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) has. He's in the guest star chair this time, and he and Sharon have quite a few Brene Brown moments together. They also cover not remembering names of people you've met, before painting the picture of Kathleen Chalfant sailing through Times Square on a Segue. The two then wrap up by discussing how we coast on the good things that happen to us, but that we need to be happy with what we create.

When you're from the South, why is everyone's first question if you're a racist? That's one of the topics that Sharon tackles with Brooke Arnold (Brooke: The Webseries), who occupies the guest star chair this time. The presence of sociopaths in comedy and academia is also sussed out. The two then discuss how we are getting dumber from having smart phones, the concept of the platonic romance, and learning how to hug people. And Sharon wraps things up by secreting The Secret for Brooke.

Nelson Lugo (Gathering the Magic) is in the guest star chair this time, and he wants you to know he's a magician that hates card tricks. He and Sharon discuss the phenomenon of diminishing house returns, which makes it hard for him to call himself an artist (he prefers craftsman). The two then discuss Nelson's time as a substitute ringmaster for the Big Apple Circus and his time working in "Document-ment". But, you know, happiness is moving forward...

Amey Goerich (Indie Cage Match, The Girl in the Show) is having a private moment, but I think...yes! I think she's ready now. And it is worth it, if only for the epic tale of when Amey moved to NYC and her event-filled first five months here...and the artists she's had a chance to work with. Apart from this, Amey and Sharon discuss that time that Sharon played Vince Neil's Aunt Nelly and how, really, acting is just a series of not getting killed situations.

Selena Coppock (The New Rules for Blondes) is in the guest star chair this time around with a few pageant pro-tips to share with Sharon. AH, but then Sharon counters with the revelation that she was once a debutante! The two then discuss their respective allergies to mystery metals and the dangers of going down the self-doubt k-hole. For a wrap up, Selena tells of her time as a Sex and the City bus tour guide as a way to segue into the fact that it's okay to do nothing every once in a while.

Don't know about you, but we've been hit with so many dicks tonight! The same has befallen Mehran Khaghani (Last Comic Standing, IFC Comedy Drop) who takes the guest star chair this time. Mehran discusses coming out to his Iranian parents and how you have to fight to be heard in life. He and Sharon then cover the importance of viewing a relationship as building a life together. Then they segue to how toenails can be like Ginsu knives and the plus side of "touching the pickle".

David Lawson (The Astoria Bookshop Storytelling Show, The Double) is in the guest star chair this week. He and Sharon start this visit out by discussing ranters that show up at open mics. David then explores his time in therapy as a kid, before discussing that you indeed CAN bomb at a storytelling show. What would Elvis say at The Moth? They muse upon just that subject. And then there was that time that David made a fake report card for a classmate that he didn't like.

We welcome you to this episode by way of revealing the mystery that is "Baby Cut" carrots. You're welcome. Dru Johnston (The Chris Gethard Show) is in the guest star chair this week, and he and Sharon lead with the nuances of making faces at babies. Dru then talls of his experience of moving to NYC...and making only double digits to begin with. Then he digs back a little further to discuss his time as a housepainter, as well as his proficiency at getting rid of beehives on the job. Because, you know, a bee sting sure Hertz!

Janelle James is in the guest star chair this week, and it's all about performing in the stand-up scene at first. From forgetting names, to audience members who just feel they have to email you afterward, to receiving notes on your set gracefully (or not), we cover it all. Janelle and Sharon then discuss opening a bar with desserts called "The Sugar Lobby", before admitting to performance superstitions - like always bombing if you're not wearing lipstick. And Janelle might just like the pain of bombing every once in a while...