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Episode 17: Lake Life with Lisa Curry

This episode is with comedian Lisa Curry. We catch up about her time touring with Jim Jeffries and we compare notes on our type-A ways. Then I learn about Lisa's childhood spent around boats... she's a pro! That being said, if you belong to the recording academy or know someone who is, Lisa's comedy album Alive for a While is being considered for Grammy nomination so please go vote!!

For more about the Lisa, she is @olympianlisacurry and for more about your host @thumbgalina

Episode 16: Physical Comic with Lynn Maleh

On this episode I chat with my friend comedian and writer Lynn Maleh about comedy and working out. Lynn comes from a background of working for a CrossFit gym and has a wealth of knowledge about all things CrossFit culture. We poke fun at cancelled workout gurus and fanatics. We also chat comedy and open mic culture (equally exhausting personalities). Enjoy the ep!

 

For more on Lynn, find her @heylynnmolly and for more on your host I'm @thumbgalina

Episode 15: Surfs Up with Pete Lee

This week I'm joined by my friend comedian Pete Lee. His hour special Tall, Dark, and Pleasant is now streaming on SHOWTIME. 

Pete and I talked surfing, our relationships to the ocean, the taping of his special in Arizona, and our mutual crush on Justin Bieber. 

Go watch his special or catch a live show. For more on Pete, find him on social @peteleepeteleepetelee and for more on your host, I'm @thumbgalina

Episode 14: Giving Back with Todd Doram

So excited for this week's episode with my friend and comedian Todd Doram. Ever since meeting Todd, it's hard to ignore how involved and passionate he is about helping his community. We chat about his involvement with children in foster care, youth outreach programs and how we can help ourselves by helping others. 

For more information on how to help, check out Big Brother Big Sister, A Child's Hope Foundation at achildshopefoundation.org or via benson@achf.org

For more on Todd check out @tdoram and for more on your host, I'm @thumbgalina

Episode 13: Must Be This Short to Putter with Mike Menendez

Thank you for joining me after my brief hiatus. You'll notice a few new things around these parts including the name and logo!

My return episode was recorded a little while back with comedian and friend Mike Menendez. We chat about getting in shape, navigating our self-care routines, and his parents meet cute (it's one of my favorites!) Please enjoy the episode.

For more about Mike you can find him @mikethemenendez and for more on your host, I'm @thumbgalina

Episode 12: Bookworm with Amy Silverberg

Welcome back listeners! This week I have my friend, comedian and writer Amy Silverberg. It's like sitting in on our two person book club so readers beware; we give our recommendations in this one! We recorded over zoom so the audio gets a bit rough here and there but overall we have an amazing conversation about reading different genres and styles and how we reflect on writing. We also talk about Amy's shadow life as a wiener dog. 

Amy is published and you can find her work on https://amysilverberg.com/ or follow her on social @amysilverberg or for more on your host, I'm @thumbgalina

Episode 11: The Lone Power Grid State with Michael Burnett

The hosts of Why The World's Ending Today reunite to discuss why Texas is ending, not literally but ... we miss podcasting so much! Michael joins me to catch up, tell me his motivations for moving out to Austin last year, and then we get into a deep-dive of his experience with last month's polar vortex that caused so many Texans to lose power, heat and access to water. No spoilers, but we do end up talking about poop as it relates to what happened. 

For more on Michael, you can find him @michaelbburnett or for more on me @thumbgalina

Episode 10: Now That's What I Call Music with Kelsey Cook

Will the real 2000's music fan please stand up? In this episode I'm joined by comedian Kelsey Cook. According to psychological studies, between the ages of 12-22, our brains undergo rapid neurological development - and the music we love during that decade seems to get wired into our lobes for good. Kelsey and I deep-dive into the music that was most influential to us during our teens and early 20's. We relive the boy bands we loved and lost, the concerts we can't forget, and how Ludacris deserves so much more credit. Kelsey has a half hour special dropping on EPIX on 2/26/21 followed her for more @kelseycookcomedy and for more on your host I'm @thumbgalina

Episode 9: Getting Baked with Chris Gorbos

Friend, comedian and co-owner of Westside Comedy Theater Chris Gorbos joins me this week to catch up and share his newly found pandemic passion of baking. Initially picked it up as a way to kill time, Chris has been baking up a storm over the last few months making desserts, breads, bagels, coffee cakes and more. We share our love for the Great British Baking Show and how it's been influential for both of us in the kitchen. Chris enlightens me about flour. But enough spoiler.. enjoy the episode!

For more information, follow @chrisgorbos, @westsidecomedy and @thumbgalina  

Episode 8: Safety First with Josh Lanzet

This week I'm joined by comedian and friend Josh Lanzet.  Josh and I ran a fun stand-up comedy show together so we spend some time reminiscing about before getting into our mutual love of true crime.  We cover recent true crime documentaries we've watched like The Night Stalker, discuss the origins of our fascination, and explore the boundaries of what we think people will want to listen to. I also mentioned the book I just finished "Gift of Fear" by Gavin de Becker that relates to our safety concerns.

For more on Josh, find him @lanzetj and for more on your host, I'm @thumbgalina