Yenta!

Ariel Elias (Jimmy Kimmel Live!) and I flirt in bed while I open for her on the road! Ariel is a hilarious comedian and writer and has blown up on the internet and when she asked me to open for her in PA on New Years Eve for a Jewish show I said ‘how dare you!’ kidding I said “YES!” The beautiful thing about going on the road with someone is you barely know them before and then after you are trauma bonded. Ariel is one of the best, funniest, coolest people and I feel so grateful to have gotten to know her!

We yenta about:

Watch the rest of the episode at http://patreon.com/yenta

Ariel Elias: https://www.instagram.com/ariel_comedy/

Go see Ariel on tour! https://linktr.ee/ariel_comedy

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

(00:00:00) It’s Ariel Elias from Jimmy Kimmel!

(00:02:49) Comedy road trips with strangers

(00:06:56) Stand-up and skydiving comparisons

(00:10:27) Flirting and sexual exploration

(00:14:28) Not seeing what younger comics are talking about

(00:19:19) Apologizing for political slip-up

(00:22:16) First headlining bomb

(00:26:00) Opening for women in comedy

(00:30:07) Moving to a new apartment

(00:33:54) Struggling in social situations

(00:39:22) Bat mitzvah experiences

(00:41:21) Pro-Israel AND Pro-Palestine

(00:47:48) Belief in spirituality and crystals

(00:53:23) Prioritizing friendships during challenging times

(00:56:24) Overcoming fear and starting over

It's my birthday episode Yentas! For this one, your fav Antonia Lassar and I have a cute catchup since we haven't hung out in a while! This is a real behind-the-scenes vibe of our IRL friendship. We yenta about:

(00:00:00) Raye and Antonia Catchup episode!

(00:03:35) New York City and Jewish stand-up

(00:07:30) Stand-up comedy and social issues

(00:12:43) Dating someone in college

(00:18:03) Gear and ultralight backpacking

(00:20:09) Jewish singing conference attendees

(00:26:06) Originality in content creation

(00:30:08) Chabad and Jewish comedy

(00:33:13) Naming Jewish things

(00:41:16) Queer Jewish writing incubator

(00:43:35) Congrats on your show

Liz Glazer (CBS, HBO) is a former tenured law professor turned comedian, she's Jewish and queer and married to a Rabbi and we love her <3

We yenta about:

Go follow Liz Glazer!

https://www.instagram.com/lizglazer/

Raye Schiller:

https://www.instagram.com/rayeontheway/

(00:00:00) Scandalous relationships

(00:05:30) Losing friends due to differences

(00:09:59) Prohibition against Lush and Hara

(00:12:17) Leaving academia and personal growth

(00:16:41) Eccentricity in academia

(00:19:03) Adderall addiction and its effects

(00:23:38) Inflated view of oneself

(00:26:41) Opening a mysterious package

(00:29:25) Professional orgasm and career joy

(00:34:04) Riffing during a snow day

(00:37:41) Being blunt in academia

(00:43:25) A job offer opportunity

(00:45:57) Getting tenure and stand-up comedy

(00:49:26) Singing to get noticed

(00:52:18) Showering in the sink

(00:56:43) The initial high of pursuing dreams

(01:00:27) Scandalous relationships

Jake Stein is a comedian, writer, and my oldest friend on the pod! We met at Hunter Hillel in 2013 and since then neither of us has changed at all. ;)

We Yenta about: 

Jake Stein:

https://www.instagram.com/joke_stein

Raye Schiller:

https://www.instagram.com/rayeontheway/

Uncut episode on Patreon: http://patreon.com/yenta

(00:02:28) Standup and the Art of Silence

(00:03:37) Charismatic Comedians

(00:08:10) Summer of Learning Torah and Being Gay

(00:11:03) Experimenting with women

(00:15:09) Raye's innocent phase

(00:19:28) Offensive comedy and new comedians

(00:22:39) Our dreams and dismantling the capitalist death machine

(00:27:05) Virginity and Threesomes

(00:29:40) Drunk secrets and forgotten confessions

Yvette Segan is a comedian, writer, performer, and TikToker with tens of millions of views, she's the queen of the girlies. She's a Jewish New Yorker! She's the best! 

We yenta about:

• Growing up a Jew in Westchester
• Getting cheated on
• Yvette’s advice for creating content
• How to write a sketch
• Emotions behind posting
• Boyfriends in comedy
• What do girls like? 

Hear the rest of the episode at patreon.com/yenta!

Follow Yvette!

https://www.tiktok.com/@yevit

Raye Schiller:

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

Cohost Zach Adler! 

https://www.instagram.com/zachadler/

(00:01:11) Growing up in a Jewish area

(00:03:32) Comprehension of Judaism

(00:08:30) Men are obsessed with women's body count

(00:10:27) Ex's drunken betrayal

(00:14:27) Gen Z's sweeter comments

(00:17:58) Full-time job in socials

(00:21:19) TikTok editing

(00:24:17) Creating for the internet

(00:28:17) Dealing with emotions behind posting

(00:33:30) Dealing with online hate

(00:35:40) The dumbest people are the loudest

(00:39:49) Bisexual journey and self-discovery

(00:42:07) "That's pretty gay"

I met comedians Max Norman (Fringe Festival) and Kate Sharp (The Gay Agenda) doing a show in London and they were charming and hot and hilarious and I said "you have to come on my podcast called Yenta" and they were like "what is a yenta??" and by the end of it don't you worry they understood the assignment.

We yenta about:

Watch the rest of the episode on the patreon!

http://patreon.com/yenta

https://www.instagram.com/mrmaxnorman/

https://www.instagram.com/katesharpisfunny/

Raye Schiller:

https://www.instagram.com/rayeontheway/

(00:00:00) Gynecologist's opinion on vaginas

(00:03:33) Drama and dating coincidences

(00:08:59) Ancient wooden dildo

(00:10:33) The perfect vagina

(00:15:32) Instagram medical fascination

(00:18:39) American vs British comedy

(00:23:38) British humor and cultural confusion

(00:24:14) Grabby gays in East London

(00:29:24) A Horcrux

(00:31:10) Touching people's poo

(00:34:11) Childhood secrets and stolen tuck

(00:39:30) Super villain relationship sabotage

(00:42:16) Childhood resentments and letting go

(00:47:26) Let's get some dick

(00:49:27) Frat parties and sororities

(00:52:41) Fraternity hazing in America

(00:56:22) A sexual and unexpected secret

Clara Olshansky (Reductress) is a hilarious, mega-viral non-binary comedian based in NY! They have a great story about cheating on a vocab test (didn't we all!?)

We yenta about:

Come see them live on Big Yenta Energy in NYC on 11/8!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-yenta-energy-with-raye-schiller-nycf-tickets-697381335347

https://www.instagram.com/claraolshansky/

Raye Schiller:

https://www.instagram.com/rayeontheway/

Uncut episodes and BTS on Patreon: http://patreon.com/yenta

(00:00:00) Hello it's Clara!!

(00:05:18) Queer people and historical trauma

(00:09:58) Obsession with Twilight and skills

(00:11:52) Moms are all bisexual

(00:17:53) Non-binary dating experiences

(00:18:57) Dating a fan

(00:23:00) AI bias in machine learning

(00:27:02) Setting place cards on fire

(00:30:31) Keeping Shabbos and kosher??

(00:34:08) Confessing to cheating on a spelling test

(00:39:10) Power attraction

(00:43:21) Touring and producing comedy

Sami Schwaeber (TimeOut, NY Comedy Fest) is wonderful, hilarious, and her whole family is queer and Jewish (or at least most of them). She has so many great secrets and stories, including one about her *mom and sister* coming out as queer before she did. She’s going to be on Big Yenta Energy in NYC on November 8th! If you’re in NY, you won’t wanna miss this! come thruuuuuuu fam <3

https://www.samischwaeber.com/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-yenta-energy-with-raye-schiller-nycf-tickets-697381335347

Raye Schiller:

https://www.instagram.com/rayeontheway/

Uncut episodes and BTS on Patreon: http://patreon.com/yenta

(00:00:00) Introducing Sami! 

(00:01:47) Adult clowns and quitting comedy

(00:05:47) Sammy's married!?

(00:08:32) Stalking and relationships

(00:11:15) Chance encounter at a bar show

(00:15:09) The importance of silliness

(00:19:04) Musical comedy in New York

(00:23:02) Musical comedy inspirations

(00:27:33) Attracted to my teacher

(00:29:24) Bone marrow mishap

(00:32:31)  Injuries get you attention

(00:37:14) Jewish guilt and making wishes

(00:42:28) Adult bat mitzvah comedy show

(00:44:22) Jewish guilt and favorite media

(00:48:01) Guilt and obsession with the Holocaust

(00:52:17) Therapy dog tragedy

(00:56:10) A mutt that's oddly cute

Abby Feldman (Netflix, Just for Laughs, Adult Swim) is a hilarious comedy pop star, featured on the Drew Barrymore Show, the Today Show, the LA Times, Hey Alma & more. She’s gone mega viral on Instagram and TikTok with hits like “Call Me By Your Hebrew Name” She’s vegan, gluten-free, sober, meditates everyday, performed standup on TV in Argentina & Chile, and she’s so much fun and lovely to talk to!

We yenta about:

https://www.tiktok.com/@abbyfeldmanofficial

https://www.instagram.com/alicebrenner_

https://www.instagram.com/rayeontheway

(00:00:00) Introducing Abby

(00:06:38) Judaism and witchcraft

(00:08:08) True religions and spiritual experiences

(00:11:53) Communal aliyot and blessings

(00:15:18) Words and form as play

(00:19:09) Envisioning a fulfilling life

(00:23:33) Jewish Matchmaking on Netflix

(00:25:31) Depth in relationships

(00:31:26) Basic bachelorette and matchmaking

(00:32:42) High fees for matchmaking

(00:36:21) Jewish sailors looking for love

(00:39:26) Love and financial stability

(00:43:14) Furries and viral content

(00:46:11) Furries and their fursonas

(00:51:09) Poop for Free

(00:53:31) Spiritual smash

(00:57:03) A secret no one knows

Ever Mainard (JFL, Netflix, Vulture) is a force of nature and a hilarious nonbinary comedian from a 900 person town in Texas! Ever is one of the hottest comedians out there and it was a joy to yenta with them! We yenta about:

Check out Ever’s podcast Y’all Gay:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yallgaypodcast
Dyke stitch:https://www.instagram.com/dykestitch
Ever Mainard:https://www.instagram.com/evermainard/
Raye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeontheway 

(00:00:00) Introducing EVER MAINARD

(00:06:22) Ghosts taking a joint

(00:09:30) Ever’s audition for SNL

(00:13:29) Heartbreak in pursuing dreams

(00:18:39) Gender and physical comedy

(00:20:05) Queer representation in movies

(00:24:08) Non-binary vocabulary and cultural zeitgeist

(00:29:36) Changing hairstyles and identity

(00:33:00) Shooting bottles and signs

(00:41:17) Not paying for gym membership

(00:43:55) Sexy working relationships

(00:49:31) How to “steal” from CVS

(00:51:15) Buying and returning from Amazon

(00:55:07) Ready for marriage