On this episode of 'We're Done Here', a funny emotional wellness podcast, we hear the inspiring story of comedian Nick Viagas who triumphed over his stutter. Comedian Meka Mo delves into his journey and Nick provides an in-depth look at the stuttering community and life with a speech impairment. A must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration and a good laugh!

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Nick Viagas is becoming one of NYC's most talked about up-and-coming comedians. He performs all over the city and frequently features at Carolines on Broadway and The Tiny Cupboard. He was named one of the New York Comedy Festival's 2022 Comics to Watch.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickviagas/

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🎶 Music: Yoshinori 747

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Is it possible to be broke AND fabulous? 🛍️😂 This week on "We're Done Here," Meka Mo and comedian Kate Robards dish on the hilarious struggles of shopping habits! From impulse buys to the emotional rollercoaster of retail therapy, learn how to navigate the world of shopping (without breaking the bank!). Kate also shares relatable tales from her life as a comedian, proving laughter (and maybe a budget plan) is the best accessory.
✅ Get ready to be 'done here' and subscribe to the show!
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Feeling 'other'? Hilarious multiracial comedian Chanel Ali joins Meka Mo on 'We're Done Here' to get real about navigating life as a person of color. This Philly firecracker (former host of Food Network's 'Food Debate!' and MTV's 'Girl Code' cast member) spills the tea on her wild journey - comedy and life!
From selling everything to chase NYC dreams to conquering the cutthroat comedy scene and breaking generational curses, Chanel offers gems on the industry, racial identity, and mental health. This rollercoaster ride of an episode will have you laughing and learning.
Feeling like the "other"? This episode is your new best friend.
**This episode is part of Meka Mo's series exploring the impact of racial trauma on comedians' mental health. **
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Is an open relationship right for you? Watch to find out what NOT to do! Meka Mo sits down with comedian Stephen Bolles for a hilarious and heartbreaking tell-all about his open relationship disaster. Stephen bares all, revealing the lies, the cheating, and the journey to rebuild trust after his messy split from his Spanish-singer wife. Is an open relationship ever a good idea? Watch this episode and decide for yourself!
Can you rebuild trust after a betrayal? Share your thoughts in the comments!
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro to Emotional Wellness & Comedy
0:48 - Comedy Beginnings: Steven's Journey
2:46 - Stephen's Divorce: Cheating & Deceit
17:03 - Deep Dive: Stephen’s Divorce Story
19:39 - Navigating Divorce: Steven's Advice
21:54 - Overcoming Trust Issues Post-Divorce
25:55 - Outro & Reflections
26:10 - Discover More: Where to Find Steven
26:19 - Laugh Again: Stephen's Comedy Special
26:28 - Final Goodbye
KEEP UP WITH STEPHEN
Stephen Bolles (pronouns Long Hair Don’t Care/No Weave Just Steve) is a comedian originally from Virginia. Starting at Cozzys Comedy Club he became a regular at the Funny Bones in Richmond & VA Beach after winning their Clash of the Comics Competition four times. He dropped out of college to move to NYC in 2014, and was named “Funniest Under 25” at the Manhattan Comedy Festival in 2016. Unfortunately he’s now 29. Fortunately in the outdoor-shows era of 2020 he won the “Plug Award (Best Stoner Comic)” at the Bomby’s - a fake award show for NYC Comedians, put together & voted for by NYC comedians. Besides the hair, Stephen’s known as a high energy host, often described as a “golden retriever in a human’s body.” A self proclaimed party scientist & hype man, if you’re not having fun at his show you didn’t want to, or you’re experiencing severe acid flashbacks brought on by his material.
Check out his stand-up shows! https://linktr.ee/StephenBolles
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✂️ Editor: Mike Albanese
🎶 Music: Yoshinori 747
🎨 Cover Art: April Richelle
📸 Cover Art Photo: photojuice
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Join us for 'We're Done Here' with NYC comedian Meka Mo as we light up the conversation with the brilliantly funny Ariel Elias. This episode, part of our "Racial Trauma Series," explores the unique intersection of comedy and emotional wellness. 🤣💔

0:00 - Intro

6:46 - Every Holiday in Judaism is trauma base 

7:30 -  Judaism is trauma

9:39 - Had to prove my jewishness

10:23 - Does that make me less Jewish? 

14:01 - Online comments antisemitism 

14:31 - Comment section 

15:08 - Jewish Security in Church

16:49 -  I had to call someone out in your comment section 

18:20 -  Pent up trauma from the pandemic 

19:13 - Certain groups that have gone through a lot of trauma 

20:13 - Whiteness in Judaism

28:14 - Facebook group - Are we dating the same guy

28:37 - I’m not done with Etsy/ Icecream

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🌟 Presented By: Big Comedy Network
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🎶 Music: Yoshinori 747
🎨 Cover Art: April Richelle
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🙌 Special Thanks: Ewan Gotfryd
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Remember that meme '2023: Same me, new trauma'? Comedian Oscar Aydin spills the tea on his 2023 dumpster fire and shares hilarious coping tips. 🔥
In this rollercoaster episode, our fab host Meka Mo and the ever-entertaining, NYC-based comedian Oscar Aydin unpack the emotional baggage of 2023 - a year that threw curveballs like no other. From heart-wrenching losses to relationship rollercoasters, Oscar doesn't just share his story; he gives us the ultimate guide to finding humor in the chaos. 🤪
Dive deep into the art of laughing in the face of adversity, with Oscar's unique blend of wit and wisdom. It's raw, it's real, and ridiculously funny - proving once and for all that laughter really is the best medicine.

Don't forget, we're all in this together, and it's okay to find joy amidst the jumble. Let us know your thoughts or share your own experiences in the comments below - we love hearing from you! And, of course, if you need a good laugh (and who doesn't?), don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more hilariously heartfelt episodes. 🌟

ABOUT OSCAR
Oscar Aydin is a New York-based comedian originally from Chicago. A two time feature in Time Out New York's "LGBT POC Comedian We're Obsessed With Right Now". He’s been on LOGO, Bravo, BBC Reels and a regular on SiriusXM. Whether it’s an audience of 3 or 1,000, Oscar always brings his sass and eccentric style of comedy that keeps audiences saying "Oh Oscar".
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsoscaraydin/
https://linktr.ee/oscaraydin
Chapters
2:10 - 3:00 pandemic comics
4:00-4:26 too many comics
6:23 - 6:36 a hard 2023
8:00- 8:12 surviving
9:43 10:29 aunt passing away
11:05- 11:20 step father has terminal cancer
11:47- 12:05 slowly passing away
12:08- 13:05 breaking up with my bf - different places
13:38- 13:50 - how are are you doing this oscar. Idk
13:58 -14:36 my aunt still comes and visits me
18:06 -18:48 holidays are tough
19:30 -20:16 - what’s next

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🌟 Presented By: Big Comedy Network
✂️ Editor: Mike Albanese
🎶 Music: Yoshinori 747
🎨 Cover Art: April Richelle
📸 Cover Art Photo: photojuice
🙌 Special Thanks: Ewan Gotfryd
🏆 Full Credits: https://rb.gy/vnn5w
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Ever wondered what it's like living with Tourette Syndrome? NYC roast battle champ Dan Wickes joins Meka Mo for a hilarious (and honest!) chat about his experiences, tweets, and life as a stand-up comedian navigating a neurodevelopmental disorder. From Long Island school days to sold-out shows, Dan dives deep into the funny, frustrating, and inspiring realities of living with Tourette Syndrome.
Meka and Dan also dish on the latest pop culture trends they're definitely NOT done with yet. 🌟🍿
Let us know your thoughts on Tourette's representation, share your own experiences, and tell us what pop culture YOU can't quit! 📺
ABOUT DAN
Dan Wickes is a NYC comedian originally from Long Island. He is the winner of the 2021 Coney Island Comedy Festival and performed in the 2023 SXSW Festival. His tweets have been featured on the front page of Reddit multiple times and he has competed in over 100 roast battles, many of which can be found on YouTube.
IG: @dan_wickes
CHAPTERS
1:15-1:28 diverse roasters

Get ready for a hilarious yet touching episode that you won't soon forget. This week, Meka Mo gets real with Greek American comedian Gus Constantellis as he opens up about the sudden passing of his beloved mama❤️‍🩹. Now, he's honoring her memory (and keeping his sanity) by recreating her iconic Greek recipes 😋. This episode is equal parts laugh-out-loud funny and heartfelt, with a sprinkle of oregano-infused therapy. Plus, Meka Mo throws in some juicy pop culture gossip for dessert!
This episode is for you if you:
• Ever lost someone you loved 💔
• Believe laughter is the best medicine (even when life throws lemons) 🍋
• Love Greek food, good stories, and even better company 🍽️
• Are tired of sappy grief talk and want something real and relatable ✊🏽
Hit play, grab some tissues (and maybe a gyro!), and get ready to feel all the feels (and laugh your head off). What dish reminds you most of home? Share your recipe in the comments and let's keep the good vibes and delicious food flowing! ✨
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🎤 Creator & Host: Meka Mo
🌟 Presented By: Big Comedy Network
✂️ Editor: Mike Albanese
🎶 Music: Yoshinori 747
🎨 Cover Art: April Richelle
📸 Cover Art Photo: photojuice
🙌 Special Thanks: Ewan Gotfryd
🏆 Full Credits: https://rb.gy/vnn5w
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Zubi Ahmed, the queen of side-eye and stand-up, joins Meka Mo for a laugh-out-loud exploration of life as a South Asian Muslim woman in the Big Apple. 🍎
Zubi and host Meka Mo dive into the hilarious realities of navigating life and the comedy scene in NYC. Zubi and Meka talk cultural expectations, microaggressions, and mastering the art of self-care that doesn't suck (ditch the kale smoothies, Zubi's got way cooler hacks!) Plus, Zubi shares her hilarious guide to dealing with "pale bless-their-hearts" brothers and sisters (we love 'em, but let's be real...), and staying fly in the face of everyday BS. ‍♀️
What are your go-to self-care rituals for staying grounded? 🌿✨
Hit play and let's get real about surviving the urban jungle. We're Done Here, but you're just getting started. Subscribe, like, and comment because we love hearing from you! ❤️‍🔥
ABOUT ZUBI
Zubi Ahmed is a Bengali-American Muslim writer, comedian, and filmmaker. Born in Chicago and raised in Brooklyn, Zubi might be at odds about the best pizza but will fight for both cities no matter what. Short on all things including height, temper, and patience, she's convinced she is related to Joe Pesci aka dad. Zubi is one of the hosts of Kutti Gang, a live comedy show featuring South Asian performers. She is the writer and director of Polterheist, a comedy web-series about a guy and a gay ghost which has been featured in the South Asian Film Festival of America and NY Lift-Off Film Fest. You can also catch her talking to other brown talents and community organizers on her baby talk show, Late Afternoon with Zubaira, available to watch on Youtube.
CHAPTERS
1:40 - 3:09 Zubi origin story

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🛌 TEAM 🛌
🎤 Creator & Host: Meka Mo
🌟 Presented By: Big Comedy Network
✂️ Editor: Mike Albanese
🎶 Music: Yoshinori 747
🎨 Cover Art: April Richelle
📸 Cover Art Photo: photojuice
🙌 Special Thanks: Ewan Gotfryd
🏆 Full Credits: https://rb.gy/vnn5w
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Remember the glorious days of dial-up and AOL chatrooms? Well, comedian Sheri Ciprane does, and she's spilling the tea on navigating 90s guilt, battling addiction and anger, and discovering love in the heart of the Big Apple. This exiled Catholic school lesbian is as hilarious as a Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper bursting with turmoil and glitter glue. It turns out that teenage angst doesn't magically vanish when you ditch the plaid skirts. 😅
NYC's Meka Mo is your host for this hilarious trip down memory lane (and the therapist you never called, but totally should have). So, dust off those platform shoes and get ready to burst into laughter as Sheri reminds you that even in the floppy disk era, there was always a glimmer of light at the end of the Ethernet cable (and perhaps even a rainbow emoji). 🌈
Now, about that emotional baggage... What's your heaviest item? Let us know and let's unpack it together! We're all part of this therapy session called life, and the only thing harder than facing your demons is doing it without laughing. Remember, progress, not perfection!🤘
KEEP UP WITH SHERI
https://www.instagram.com/sheribaby11
CHAPTERS
1:14 -1:42 You’re crazy
2:41-3:13 - Lesbian
4:18 - 4:44 Were you dressing lesbian
4:47 -5:01 Lesbian bat signal
5:17 - 5:31 Kicked out for being gay
6:42 - 7:00 - Lesi
7:20 - 7:43 - Getting clean
10:52 - 11:22 Suga mama
12:49 - 13:00 You’re wild - getting arrested
13:40 - 14:30 - Getting better
14:40- 15:30 Therapy journey
16:45 - 17:26 Advice to younger lesbians
20:20 21:05 Microdosing on mushroom
22:06 22:33 New hip hop💁🏿‍♀️ KEEP UP WITH MEKA 💁🏿‍♀️

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🎤 Creator & Host: Meka Mo
🌟 Presented By: Big Comedy Network
✂️ Editor: Mike Albanese
🎶 Music: Yoshinori 747
🎨 Cover Art: April Richelle
📸 Cover Art Photo: photojuice
🙌 Special Thanks: Ewan Gotfryd
🏆 Full Credits: https://rb.gy/vnn5w
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