The Tangle with Kyle Ridley

Comedian and podcaster Michelle Collins joins Kyle for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of her “In Big Letters” tour across the U.S. Michelle discusses her introduction to standup, as well as working on “Best Week Ever,” “The View,” “The Wendy Williams Show,” and more. She also explains how her ADHD shapes her fast, audience-aware stand-up, what makes her new tour personal, and why she loves designer discount shopping..

Chapters

• Miami, Amsterdam, and Collins’s changing home base
• Growing up in Miami and finding comedy at Barnard
• “Best Week Ever” and the role of celebrity humor
• Alternative comedy, club culture, and choosing more intimate stages
• Personal stories and visual jokes in “In Big Letters”
• ADHD, quick callbacks, and the electricity of live performance
• Why Collins connects with LGBTQIA+ audiences
• Daily podcasting, fresh material, and life on tour
• Discount shopping, tour logistics, and favorite career collaborators
• Kathy Griffin, Wendy Williams, and authentic television
•  “The View”
• Why Michelle treats the reunion buzz as a joke
• An off-the-cuff podcast built from everyday encounters
• Comedy specials, creative freedom, and a future memoir
• Tangles 

Actress and writer Laura Silverman reflects on 21 years of “The Comeback,” and gets candid about the final day of filming with Lisa Kudrow. She also discusses her creative endeavors, family, grief, privacy, and future plans. Laura also offers insight on the changing TV landscape, AI, writing a novel, and a possible move to New York. 

Chapters

• “The Comeback’s” final day and last scene with Lisa Kudrow
• Why watching herself onscreen is harder than acting
• A close, complicated family and early creative ambitions
• Introversion, rejection, confidence, and the thrill of acting
• Writing from life, silly songs, and a possible kids’ show
• Streaming’s shift and adapting to a changing TV landscape
• Public events, staying connected, and protecting her peace
• Family loss, sisterhood, and the loneliness of pet grief
• Musical influences and music that still resonates
• Jane’s overlap with Laura and “The Comeback’s” enduring appeal
• What Lisa Kudrow means to her after 21 years
• A dramatic role, New York plans, and current favorites
• Tangles 

Emmy winning host, stylist, author and podcaster Clinton Kelly joins Kyle for a candid discussion about childhood, discovering his identity, and how fashion became a tool for communicating who he was. Kelly also reflects on ‘What Not to Wear,’ ‘The Chew,’ and looks ahead to his current projects with Carla Hall, Michael Symon, and Stacy London.

Chapters

• Growing up on Long Island in an Italian family
• How style became Kelly’s nonverbal communication
• Coming out, gay identity, and the search for role models
• What coming-out history means to younger generations
• What print magazines offered that digital media lacks
• Gardening, phone boundaries, and making time count
• ‘The Chew,’ dream guests, and working with Carla Hall
• Proving himself as a cook and navigating TV power dynamics
• Chewed Up and the freedom of making a show independently
• Why financial security matters more than fame
• The cooking cruise and producing episodes together
•  ‘Why’d They Wear That?’
• Hollywood, celebrity culture, and choosing a quieter life
• The real story behind Clinton and Stacy’s falling-out
• Finding hope by focusing on love, facts, and community
• Tangles 

Britani Bateman gets candid about her experience on “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” in addition to her career in musical theatre. Britani offers insight on faith, family, advocacy, and a pop album she’s planning next year. Keep an eye out for new dates as she brings her “Ting Ting Ting” show to venues across the country. 

Chapters

• Early life, family, and childhood experiences
• Faith, spirituality, and science 
• Performing career beginnings and inspirations
• Housewives journey: joining the cast and challenges
• Relationships with cast members and friendships
• Dealing with cast conflicts and cast dynamics
• Upcoming projects: Ting Ting Ting and music
• Britani's advocacy work and future plans
• Tangles 

Comedian and author Murray Hill shares his harrowing journey through childhood abuse, to becoming an acclaimed star of the stage and screen. Murray gets candid about his tumultuous upbringing, resilience, and finding community and support as an adult. He also discusses his new memoir, “Showbiz! My Life as a Middle-Aged Man,” and starring in “Somebody Somewhere.” 

Chapters 

• 'Showbiz'
• First encounters with showbiz
• Uncovering childhood trauma and personal growth
• Humor as a survival strategy
• Influence of TV shows and role models
• Compartmentalization and therapy
• Building chosen family and community
• Reflections on 1990s New York
• Icons and inspirations: Tina Turner and more 
• Rock bottoms and recovery
• Hope and empowerment
• House fire and starting over
• Bridget Everett and 'Somebody Somewhere'
• Touring with Countess Luann 
• Tangles 

Legendary comedian Kathy Griffin shares her harrowing journey over the last decade. The Emmy and Grammy winner gets candid about public scrutiny in the wake of her controversial photo, not being able to tour for several years, battling lung cancer, losing her mother, getting divorced, a suicide attempt, and making her long-awaited comeback. The record-breaking comic also discusses resilience, the midterms, her new comedy special, and maintaining hope in heavy times. Catch Kathy on her “New Face, New Tour” across the U.S., as well as her “My Life on the PTSD List” YouTube special. 

Chapters

• Kathy’s take on the Kennedy Center takeover
• The infamous photo
• Evolution of comedy from the ‘90s to now
• Independence in comedy and writing her own material
• Gender disparity in comedy 
• Podcast bros and influence on culture
• Impact of 'My Life on the D-List' 
• Breaking records with comedy specials and industry challenges
• Personal struggles: addiction, divorce, health, and loss
• Resilience, hope, and future plans 
• The importance of voting and political activism
• Upcoming projects and her vision for 2027
• Tangles

Country singer-songwriter Chris Housman discusses the release of his new album, 'Dodge City', reflecting on the themes and personal growth since his debut album, 'Blueneck.' He shares insights on the importance of trusting the creative process, the evolution of his relationship with his hometown, and the impact of family dynamics on his career. Chris also recounts his emotional experience performing at the Grand Ole Opry, his new trio The Cowgays, and his fall tour. He also pays tribute to Dolly Parton and emphasizes the significance of representation in the music industry. Follow Chris on Instagram.

Chaoters

• Inspirations for ‘Dodge City’ 
• Themes and lessons learned
• Personal growth and changing family dynamics
• The Grand Ole Opry experience
• The Cowgays
• Touring and future plans
• Tribute to Dolly Parton
• Navigating politics in music
• Emotional vulnerability and personal growth 
• Confidence and self-expression on stage
• Examining relationship to alcohol 
• Choosing empathy and compassionsin in the face of scrutiny
• Tangles 

Best-selling author, producer and Bravo star Heather Gay gets candid about life in the public eye, “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” and her new book, “Eternal Glow.” She also dives deep into her journey through fame, faith, family, and foraying into fiction. Catch Heather on her “Eternal Glow” book tour across the U.S. 

Chapters 

• Reality TV roundup
• “Surviving Mormonism”
• Deconstructing faith and community 
• Family, relationships, and core support system
• New love 
• The resilience of Salt Lake City Housewives
• Producing and authenticity on reality TV
• Writing process 
• Perspective on beauty, body horror, and self-empowerment
• Tangles 

Comedian and lifestyle host Trish Suhr discusses her journey from the Appalachian mountains in rural Kentucky to Hollywood. She gets candid about growing up in the funeral home business, to making her Hollywood dreams a reality. Trish also speaks about her idol Dolly Parton, the importance of kindness and hope, and working with Niecy Nash on “Clean House.” She also reminisces on the good times with the “Straight Talk with Ross Mathews” podcast crew. 

Chapters

• Growing up in Middlesbrough, Kentucky
• The impact of small-town life and family ecosystem
• Family funeral home business 
• Moving to Arizona State and early ambitions
• Dolly Parton influence 
• The significance of kindness and storytelling
• Balancing humor with grief in the funeral business
• “Clean House” and Niecy Nash
• First experiences with comedy and stand-up
• The importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself
• Comedy community and collaborations
• Reflections on divorce and personal growth
• Tangles 

Broadway start Sydney James Harcourt shares his inspiring journey from Detroit to Broadway, his experiences with identity, community, and his new single, ‘Deviant.” Sydney also gets candid about coming out, bullying, and building community. He also shares his emotional experience getting to know Rosie O’Donnell, appearing on ‘Jimmy Kimmel,’  and how he’s navigating a massive wave of attention. 

Chapters 

• Detroit upbringing
• Family influence and early dreams of music and theatre
• Pursuing the arts and taking risks
• Identity and coming out
• Overcoming bullying and finding confidence in adulthood
• Past and current crushes 
• The club scene, voguing, and nightlife in New York
• Broadway roles: ‘American Idiot,’ ‘Girl from North Country’, ‘Hamilton’
• ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’
• The final performance of Cats and its emotional significance
• Meeting Rosie O'Donnell and the Jimmy Kimmel appearance
• Inspiration behind ‘Deviant’ music