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“People here [in NYC] are nice believe it or not ….people are just busy. If you live in New York you’re always hustling from place to place, so it’s not that you’re mean, you’re just on a mission.” - Rossilynne Culgan Today I interviewed Rossilynne Culgan from Time Out New York In this episode we speak about how to: • Curiosity has guided her caree • Find fun things to do when at home and on the road • Pitch your event to media outlets • Build community on and offline Then my character Carmella Ravolli asks about getting more promo for the goings on in the outer boroughs. To catch up with our guest: @Timeoutnewyork www.timeout.com/newyork TimeOutrossilynne.culgan@timeout.com

“[COVID] gave a lot of people the opportunity to reflect if doing something is worth it.” - Emily Walsh Today I interviewed comedian Emily Walsh In this episode we speak about: • Going to (and surviving) Catholic school • Comedy in the after time, including festivals and THE HANG • Her podcast Alone at Lunch Then my character Queens Marie asks about a nun makeover. [EP236] To catch up with our guest: www.emilywalshcomic.com Instagram: @thefunnywalsh Twitter: @thefunnywalsh

STUPID PEOPLE - it's your favorite segment of the podcast. So we put all these gems into one episode for your listening pleasure. How it works: My dad, a Bensonhurst, Brooklyn native, tells us the stupidest person he saw that week and we rate their stupidness in rectums. [EP235]

“It can be debilitating if you get stuck on one project and you’re like it has to be perfect … and then the universe doesn’t align perfectly.” - Chris Demarais Today I interviewed Chris Demarais of Rooster Teeth In this episode we speak about: Iterating constantly to create internet content Using failure as a creative tool How his podcasts Black Box Down, Good Morning in Hell, and Tales From the Stinky Dragon came to be Then my character Deborah Decanter comes on to ask about his taxes and gets too excited. To catch up with our guest: IG/Tiktok: @ChrisDemarais RoosterTeeth.com

“A good thing to do is not try to fix things when they’re broken, staying a head of the curve when times are pretty good using that as a time to check in.” - Max Miller Today I interviewed Max Miller of Aunty Donna In this episode we speak about: Capturing spontaneity on film The resurgence of absurd comedy Aunty Donna’s secrets for working together Then Melania tries to pitch Max, but then Ivanka steals her idea, and a family drama is born. To catch up with our guest: Instagram: @maximusmilla

Today I interviewed Rosa Escandon In this episode we speak about how: Creating coming out of the pandemic Her podcast giving psychic life advice Hoarding and how she took on the subject in an upcoming novel Then my character Melania asks how she can get on Rosa’s show and we end up talking Tiffany Trump gossip (her single is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVpu6MnXBhQ) [EP232] To catch up with our guest: www.rosaescandon.com/ Podcast: @psychicfriendz TikTok and Instagram: @humancomedian

“The most important thing with doing anything in this industry is learning to treat everything as a learning opportunity, not getting bitter about it, and growing thick skin and not letting it get to you. ” - Mike Diva Today I interviewed Mike Diva (SNL) In this episode we speak about how: How he went from creating on YouTube to directing at SNL. Finding and keeping the funny in sketch comedy during the intensive production and post-production process Being a torchbearer for other creative weirdos Then Melania asks Mike to help her in her goals to live her best life … without her Trumps. To catch up with our guest: Instagram: @mikediva

“Ego is the biggest issue … when collaborating, is trying to get the fuck out of the road of my own ego and put that aside and just be creative.” - Sam Lingham Today I interviewed Aunty Donna head writer Sam Lingham of Aunty Donna In this episode we speak about: What it means to be the head writer of a sketch group How Aunty Donna creates comedy The ways they’ve learned to work together as a group. Then my character Donna Disney discusses her figurine collection. Twitter: @SamLingham @AuntyDonnaBoys

“If you make the crew laugh it’s usually a good sign that you’re on a good set and everybody’s enjoying it.” - Laura Murphy Today I interviewed Laura Murphy (Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, Last Week Tonight with Jon Oliver, The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show) In this episode we speak about: How she came to be a TV director without going to film school Directing the groundbreaking show MTV Girl Code How to make a fun set where everyone wins Negotiation and the film set Then my character Queens Marie asks about the pizza selection while filming Nora from Queens. Then my character Donna Disney asks about passing on her Tchotchke-filled apartment to a location scout. To catch up with our guest: Twitter: @BestLauraEver

“You have to go out there and try stuff to get better.” - Jenny Gorelick Today I interviewed Jenny Gorelick, producer and comedian  In this episode we speak about how: Her journey as a producer of comedy and the Tony Awards Advice to performers from the perspective of a produce Producing tips for newbies Then my character Judy asks about producing a show about produce. To catch up with our guest: jennygorelick.com Instagram: jennycestquoi

“I think it’s a mix of thinking about what’s going on in the world right now or seeing some big famous figure and wondering what people in their life are like -” - Maria DeCotis Today I interviewed Maria DeCotis (Comedy Central, HBO Women in Comedy Festival) In this episode we speak about: Being Italian American and why Romeo and Juliet needs to be played like Italians Saying goodbye to her Andrew Cuomo impression Her journey in standup and eventually starting Jack’s Fruit and a solo show Dude confidence and my Hannah Gadsby story Then my character Queens Marie asks what we can do to Andrew Cuomo if we meet him in the street. To catch up with our guest: Twitter and Instagram: @mariadecotis

“We try to keep it to us so it feels real and find a way to make the audience understand what’s happening.” - Mark Samual Bonanno Today I interviewed Mark Samual Bonanno of Aunty Donna. In this episode we speak about: • Being incapable of being mainstream • Being Italian American experience in Australia • Translating comedy to the U.S. audience Then my character Queens Marie then grills Mark about the dating pool in Oz. To catch up with our guest: Netflix: Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House of Fun www.auntydonna.com

Today I interviewed Fred Raimondi (Borat: Subsequent, Stranger Things, Star Trek) In this episode we speak about: Thriving as an artist with creative ADD Creating visual effects magic in Borat: Subsequent Movie Film to Stranger Things to Star Trek Useful creative habits to help you meet industry challenges Then my character Amelia asks about his inspiration for doing his own thing. To catch up with our guest: http://fredraimondi.com/ fred@channelfred.com Twitter @fredfx

“The shows that interesting are the weird shows that feel completely unique … I think it’s a little lazy to do what’s already popular.” - Gideon Evans Today I interviewed Gideon Evans In this episode we speak about: His experience working on the Daily Show for 6 years and being banned from Disney World when working with Michael Moore. Casting grandmas and pas in his collab with Mo Rocca that got a Daytime Emmy nom. Creating story arcs out of intensive research Following creative impulses to tell stories that aren’t your typical stories Then my character Judy asks how she can create a story about the unsung heroes of produce To catch up with our guest: Twitter: @gideonevans

“In any social media platform there’s gonna be biases built in.” - Shea Depmore Today I interviewed comedy creator Shea Depmore In this episode we speak about: Her journey in creating political comedy online The state of satire on the internet Crazy stories from her time online And then Melania comes in with a question that we don’t want to answer. To catch up with our guest: Tiktok: @sheadepmore Instagram: @sheadepmore Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFo42oRCF3EZ7j_XJn93jOA Twitter: @sheadepmore And here is the resource that we spoke about: Reply All’s episode on internet security: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all/v4he6k

“If you keep your senses pealed … you will find what you find funny from what you observe in your life.” - Michael Hartney Today I interviewed Michael Hartney In this episode we speak about: Creating characters Curating comedy The newest comedy theater in NYC: Squirrel Comedy Theater Power of characters to affect hearts and minds Then my character Estrella asks about buying stage time. To catch up with our guest: Twitter: @michaelhartney Instagram and TikTok: @hartneymichael YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsRbuFzQOXSpsftxW4JyNew The Squirrel Comedy Theater: https://www.thesquirrelnyc.com/

“I have done so many things in my life I would have never done because I have community.”  - Silas Howard Today I interviewed Silas Howard (Pose, Dickinson, Transparent). In this episode we speak about: Creating in capitalism Operating according to your own rules Debunking the “cream rises to the top” myth Having a creative community that greenlights your projects Then my character Princess Diana asks about extraterrestrial reptiles in Hollywood. To catch up with our guest: Instagram: @silash www.silashoward.com

“Satire feels like a less potent weapon when the other side has realized how to turn it around and a weaponize it for themselves.” - Alex Blagg Today I interviewed Alex Blagg of @midnight and Problematic With Moshe Kasher In this episode we speak about how: Experience creating @midnight and Problematic With Mosher Kasher, and working on Trump vs. Bernie How TV can be a matter of right place/right time Satire in a social media environment How to prepare for and adapt to writing jobs Then my character Jeff asks about the casting couch. To catch up with our guest: Twitter and Instagram : @alexblagg

Today I interviewed Matthew French - Awesomely Authentic In this episode we speak about how: His journey to a career in Diversity and Inclusion with his organization Awesomely Authentic Regional differences in queer communities Job discrimination for LGBTQIA+ people Then my character Gigi asks how to deal with being cooped up with people she hates. To catch up with our guest: Instagram: @mattcareer www.awesomelyauthentic.com

“At least for a few seasons I was in a room where I was the only straight cis white guy. And I think that every straight cis white should be in a room like that to see how that feels for a lot of people. ” - Matt Mazany Today I interviewed Matt Mazany from Gay of Thrones In this episode we speak about: His time working for WWE and Funny or Die This process behind Gay of Thrones Discovering painting with his podcast the Art of Arting And my character Carmella asks Matt about his favorite Game of Thrones character. To catch up with our guest: The Art of Arting Podcast - Instagram: @aoapodcast Get It Again Podcast Twitter and Instagram: @mattmazany