Vox Celeste

Laughter is the best medicine and no one knows that better than comedian and psychologist, Dr. Wilson McDermott.  Wilson (Dr. Will Show) joins Vox Celeste, to discuss the science and psychology of humor; a comedians guide to a healthy divorce and why ending his toxic relationship- with his car- was one of the best decisions he’s ever made. 

Recorded at the World Famous Comic Strip Live

Jeff Leach (Savage Snowflake) joins Vox Celeste talking about growing up in London; the time he died and why being an immigrant in America sucks- even if you’re not from a “shithole” county. 

Jamar Neighbors (Comedy Central, Roast Battle) is a self-described crack baby.  Born to a drug-addicted mother, Jamar bounced back and forth between family members and foster homes throughout his childhood in Compton, California.  He joins Vox Celeste to discuss his new comedy album and his obsession with the counterwoman at Burger Fi.

Recorded at the Comic Strip Live

Music by Arkitexx and Phantom Boyz 

With only five years under his belt, single dad, and Philly-based comic Alan Massenburg (Sirius XM Sway in the Morning) is making a name for himself in the Philadelphia comedy scene.  Alan joins Vox Celeste to talk about mending fences with his father; his love for the Philadelphia Eagles, women and the two most important ladies in his life– his daughters. Also the time he hid his daughter from his father for two years. 

Recorded at The World Famous Comic Strip Live

Music  “She Bad” by Arkitexx and Phantom Boyz

Queens-born and bred, unapologetic Mets fan and proud blerd Darin Patterson (SNL Nerds podcast) joins Vox Celeste to talk about his love of all things SNL; White famous and Black famous musicians and we play “If The Breakfast Club Characters Were a Borough…”

Recorded at The World Famous Comic Strip Live

Music  “She Bad” by Arkitexx and Phantom Boyz 

When you are a Wayans you either become a door-knocker or comedian.  Much to the chagrin of the Jehovah Witnesses’ Chaunté chose the latter.  Chaunté Wayans (Tru TV, Netflix) discusses what life was like growing up in a two-bedroom apartment with fourteen family members that included- Uncles Damon and Keenan; the pros and cons of being a Wayans, and the source of the Wayans’ funny.

Recorded at The World Famous Comic Strip Live

Music  “She Bad” by Arkitexx and Phantom Boyz

Kate Meaney was 17 when her father, comedian Kevin, suddenly passed away.” It was shocking but I wasn’t surprised.”   Like her late father, Kate struggles with addiction and mental health issues which she talks about openly on stage.  “I don’t think you should put eight-year-olds on cocaine.”

Recorded at Comic Strip Live

Music by Arkitexx and Phantom Boyz

YouJean Chang joins Vox Celeste to discuss his experience growing up in large extended family in  Queens; the contradiction of Asian male stereotypes and his United Colors of Benetton posse.

Recorded at Comic Strip Live

Music by Arkitexx and Phantom Boyz

Pat Brown (ESPY Awards) joins Vox Celeste talking about growing up queer in Kansas City; her exodus from Atlanta to New York in search of acceptance and touring with the tour de force, Tracy Morgan.  

Recorded at Comic Strip Live

Music by Arkitexx and Phantom Boyz

Onika McLean (Violently Funny) is truly living her best life.  When Onika found the courage to leave her tumultuous marriage, of almost 20 years, she discovered comedy and herself.