Yenta!

This week we schmooze with the most grounded guy in LA comedy, Eric Schwartz (Tonight Show, opens for Jo Koy, Helluva Boss). Obviously we're all obsessed with The Artist's Way.

(00:01:43) - Favorite Jewish music
(00:08:26) - Finding confidence to be vulnerable onstage
(00:11:21) - Relationship status
(00:21:07) - What's your content posting strategy
(00:26:20) - Being friends with Jason Mraz
(00:39:08) - Working with Jo Koy
(00:44:35) - Secrets
(00:59:09) - The Four Agreements

Ahmed Al-kadri is absolutely blowing up in the standup world, and he took an afternoon out of his insane touring schedule to gossip with us!! You've seen his sketches all over the internet (Arab Roomate, F-Boi Rehab), and now you can listen to him get unbelievably graphic about his sex life.

We Yenta about

Ahmed Al-Kadri: https://www.instagram.com/ahmedlovesbread/?hl=en

Raye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller

Antonia Lassar: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar

Uncut and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yenta

(0:00:00) - We fix the Middle East

(00:03:08) - Ahmed's Comedy Career

(00:03:36) - Hecklers

(00:07:42) - Performing for Religious Audiences

(00:18:08) - Fan Interactions and DMs

(00:22:07) - Hookup Culture and Comedy Tours

(00:30:05) - Sexual Preferences and Experiences

(00:37:41) - Ahmed's Commitment Issues

(00:55:47) - Butt Stuff

We can't believe incredibly successful, hugely viral comedian Lucas Zelnick (Comedy Central, Netflix) agreed to Yenta with us but we are so happy he did! We have major yenta this episode:

Get tickets to Lucas’s show in LA May 12! https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900603BC2CB5D46

https://www.lucaszelnick.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lucaszelnick/

https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller

https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar

FULL UNCUT episode on https://patreon.com/yenta

When we told folks that Bri Giger (Netflix Is A Joke, UCB, professional DJ) was coming on the pod, everyone had the exact same reaction: I LOVE HER!! We’re so honored that Bri agreed to come on the pod and ruin her reputation. Total mensch. 

We Yenta about: 

Bri Giger: https://www.instagram.com/brigiger/ 

Raye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller

Antonia Lassar: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar

Uncut and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yenta

(00:01:16) - Non-Monogamy in LA

(00:04:06) - Introduction of Guest Bri Giger

(00:08:51) - Auditioning for SNL and Character Work

(00:12:17) - DJing as a Full-Time Job and Audience Interactions

(00:13:35) - Balancing DJing and Comedy

(00:16:02) - Flirting and Interactions Post-Performances

(00:18:07) - Being Perceived as a Queer Icon

(00:20:38) - Healing From A Queer Breakup

(00:30:05) - Matzah Minute

(00:36:47) - Being A Nerd For Butts

(00:46:04) - Dating Dynamics Across Different Genders

(00:50:46) - Adjusting Behavior Based on Partner's Gender

Lily Richards is a filmmaker who's currently slaying the film festival circuit. Also, she obsessively steals spoons. This episode is for everyone who loves marriage goss, corporate world goss, and obviously spoon goss. (See her spoon collection on our instagram.) 

We Yenta about: 

Lily Claire Richards: https://www.instagram.com/lilyclaireee/?hl=en 

Lily’s Dark Comedy Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/adam-is-dead-a-short-film#/

Raye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller

Antonia Lassar: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar

Uncut and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yenta

Timestamps:

(00:00:51) - Meeting Your Wife At Emerson College

(00:03:08) - Introduction to Guest Lily Claire

(00:04:03) - Jewish Screenwriting Group and Pilot Readings

(00:05:42) - Balancing Finance and Entertainment Careers

(00:08:10) - Iowa vs. South Carolina Game Discussion

(00:10:49) - Dating Apps and Hinge Profile Strategies

(00:12:36) - Relationship Dynamics in LA

(00:17:41) - Artistic Dreams and Journey in Filmmaking

(00:23:15) - The Murderous Spin Class Short Film, Welcome Megan

(00:27:03) - Pitching a Feature Film and Directing Ambitions

(00:31:36) - Favorite Internet Gossip: Jojo Siwa and Noah Cyrus

(00:37:30) - Lily's Jewish and Catholic Background

(00:41:29) - Lily's Secret: A Maypole Dance Incident

Mason Smajstrla (standup comedian, Jamie Lynn Spears impersonator) is here to bless the Yentas with a deep dive into squirting. Mason is a reality TV nerd, brilliant teacher, and most importantly… the nepo-baby of Fredericksburg, Texas.

Uncut and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yenta

Timestamps:

(00:01:23) Mother God Cult Documentary

(00:04:07) Tips for Content Creators
(00:07:53) Growing Up in Fredericksburg, Texas
(00:11:11) Christian Cult Gossip
(00:12:01) Small Town Celebrity and Family Businesses
(00:16:19) Masturbation and Dating Preferences
(00:18:48) Stand-Up Comedy
(00:21:11) Dating a Fan and Relationship Dynamics
(00:23:12) Matzah Minute!!
(00:23:27) Controversial Opinions on Love is Blind
(00:30:24) Is Squirting Real?
(00:40:07) Secrets!!

Mari Taren (lesbian comedy legend/casting producer on Queer Ultimatum) spilled more gossip than any other Yenta guest has before: reality TV goss, relationship goss, Judaism goss! This episode has GOSS. 

We Yenta About: 

Mari Taren: https://www.instagram.com/mariel_taren/?hl=en 

Raye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller

Antonia Lassar: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar

Uncut and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yenta

(00:01:19) Queer convention Clexicon

(00:08:26) Short hair transformation journey

(00:11:39) Making friends in your 30s

(00:14:48) Love story from college days

(00:21:51) Blue Cross Blue Shield

(00:23:40) Comedy and relationship dynamics

(00:30:33) Queer ultimatum contestant criteria

(00:34:45) Child stars in the industry

(00:39:42) TikTok content diversity

(00:43:22) Culturally embracing Judaism

(00:47:45) True crime podcast

(00:51:02) Childhood ASMR experiences

(00:57:46) Kristen Stewart's filmmaking challenges

(01:03:21) Cancer and morality in society

(01:08:35) Hotter versions of us

Dax Hilton (TikTok sensation, bisexual icon) started doing stand-up at 15, and now he’s a 20-year old legend with 80k followers on TikTok. He’s been crushing at the Laugh Factory and Hollywood Improv, even though HE STILL CAN’T DRINK. We want to be Dax when we grow up.

Stuff we yenta about:

Uncut and bonus episodes:

https://www.patreon.com/yenta

Dax Hilton: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitsmedaxhilton

Raye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller

Antonia Lassar: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar

(00:00:00) Exploring sexual orientation labels

(00:07:13) Dax's experience with New York Comedy Festival

(00:08:32) Roasting Spotify playlists

(00:13:14) Leaving Mormonism for football

(00:16:48) Comedy competition submission hack

(00:21:37) Men turning gay

(00:27:38) Loft bed dating adventures

(00:31:16) Matzah Minute

(00:36:35) Bisexual versus pansexual

(00:39:35) Secrets and comedy mishaps

(00:44:25) Roasting people with sweet demeanor

(00:47:58) DIY curtain installation fails

(00:51:19) Refugees and bed performance

(00:56:26) Driving mishaps and speeding tickets

Martin Morrow (Second City, Netflix, Hulu) is a huge deal in the LA standup world, he’s the world’s leading wrestling evangelist, and Hannibal Buress once called him “a talented kid but a chore to talk to.” We get VULNERABLE with Martin, and obviously it all ends with a poop story.

(00:00:00) Movie Theater Cleanup
(00:01:02) Martin Marrow's Credits
(00:01:54) Wrestling Podcast Discussion
(00:02:35) Pitching Wrestling to a New Audience
(00:04:09) Comparing Wrestling to Stand-Up Comedy
(00:06:07) Understanding Wrestling's Appeal
(00:08:52) Watching Dune and Childhood Memories
(00:09:43) Adam Sandler's Special and Sibling Dynamics
(00:10:45) Compliments and Insults in Feedback
(00:14:16) Relationship Goss and Ayahuasca Experience
(00:20:03) Impact of Ayahuasca on Personal Growth
(00:23:09) Discussing Ayahuasca and Relationship Dynamics
(00:27:12) Oscars Hot Take
(00:28:20) TikTok Ban Opinion
(00:29:54) Shane Gillis on SNL Thoughts
(00:33:27) Kill Tony Experience
(00:38:08) Discussing Authenticity in Comedy
(00:39:45) Secrets Segment Introduction
(00:40:17) Wedding Drama Secret
(00:44:31) Ukrainian Cutting Board Wedding Gift Secret
(00:50:26) Martin's Movie Theater Job Secret

Eli Leonard (Curb Your Enthusiasm, HBO) is a hilarious, amazing, talented writer, actor, and clown from Minnesota! He’s written storylines and appeared on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. Leonard tours the country opening for stand-up comedian, Elon Gold and the Chosen Comedy Festival, and with his One Man Show, GOOD SHOWBIZ, which also runs monthly in Los Angeles at The Elysian Theater. 

We yenta about:

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) Misinterpretation of a Speech

(00:00:39) Rabbi Jokes Exchange

(00:04:24) Guest Introduction: Eli Leonard

(00:05:49) Larry David's Personality

(00:06:44) Jewish Identity in Comedy

(00:07:38) Jewish Comedians' Feud?

(00:08:56) Elon Gold's Reaction to Modi's Success

(00:09:21) Jews for Jews vs. Jews for Goys

(00:13:05) Growing Up Jewish in Minnesota

(00:15:11) Micro vs. Macro Aggressions

(00:16:01) Holocaust Jokes in Comedy

(00:19:25) Eli's Old Boss and Workplace Toxicity

(00:20:13) Matzah Minute Segment

(00:26:07) Jonathan Glaser's Oscars Speech

(00:27:34) Reality Singing Competitions

(00:28:43) Jewish Cadence in Speech

(00:32:25) Alex Edelman's Show Discussion

(00:34:18) Thoughts on Love is Blind

(00:37:14) Eli's Secret and Jewish Upbringing

(00:47:02) Eli's Toxic Work Experience

(00:51:18) Secrets from the Hosts