The Galina Rivina Podcastina

Episode 51: Zack Chapaloni, Across the Dining Table

I'm joined by comedian, actor, and writer Zack Chapaloni this week on Podcastina! Zack shares what makes a truly great sandwich, how he travels with dignity, his overly-friendly Moroccan mom, why the foreign kids will never be the cool kids, what keeps his marriage evolving, and much more.

Zack is a paid regular at the Comedy Store and runs a recurring show called the Joke Off. To learn more about Zack, including how to see him live, please follow him on Instagram at zackchapaloni.

For more on your host, you can find me on IG at thumbgalina. Don't forget to hit subscribe so that you never miss an episode.

Episode 49: Solo, Orca Trauma, HCPs, and Manifesting

On this episode, my guest is me! I recap a fascinating story about the generational healing of a pod of Orcas, the spark notes on the book, "5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life," being kind to your family on Thanksgiving, my manifesting rituals, and much more.

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To see me do stand up, please follow me on Instagram @thumbgalina

48: Julia Austin, Harsh Truths and Cute Aggression

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and writer Julia Austin. We dive into why comedians became so intrenched in politics, avoiding meaningless fights, fart etiquette, our trip to EDC Las Vegas, marriage advice, and much more.

To learn more about Julia, you can find her on IG  @juliaaustinwastaken and follow her there for information on upcoming shows.

For more on your host, Galina Rivina is on IG  @thumbgalina.

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Episode 47: Lynn Maleh, Perfect Female Voices

This week on Podcastina, I'm joined by comedian and writer Lynn Maleh. We giggle lots as we cover whether you can be balanced as an artist, addiction to tanning, devious dentists, mean comments, why every business needs social media, and much more.

Lynn Maleh is a Syrian-American TV writer and comedian who has credits including Netflix, The Onion, and Reductress, just to name a few. Lynn also co-hosts Cleopodtra, available wherever you listen to podcasts. For more on Lynn, including tickets to her recurring show Hilarious Habibis, you can find her on Instagram  @heylynnmolly

For more about your host, Galina Rivina, you can find me on IG  @thumbgalina

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Episode 46: Ben Lesser, Holocaust Survivor's Story

In this episode, I’m joined by Holocaust survivor, author, and motivational speaker Ben Lesser. Originally from Kraków, Poland, Ben and his family endured unthinkable violence at the hands of Nazi soldiers following the German invasion.

Ben speaks earnestly about his journey, which includes being uprooted from his home, separated from his family, weeks spent in a cattle car, a seven-week death march, and time in four concentration camps — Auschwitz-Birkenau, Durnhau, Buchenwald, and Dachau.

To learn more, please visit https://www.zachorfoundation.org/ where you can purchase Ben’s book, “Living A Life That Matters.” The site also includes additional resources, including where you can donate to the Zachor Holocaust Remembrance Foundation and help Ben in his mission to keep the memory of the Holocaust alive.

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Guest: Ben Lesser - @zachor18 
Host: Galina Rivina - @thumbgalina

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Episode 45: Danny Jolles, Never Too High or Low

Ready for a fun and enlightening conversation? I'm joined this week by comedian and actor Danny Jolles. Our discussion includes learning new skills, life philosophies, tennis vs. pickleball, taking care of our bodies, the problem with sports bars, and much more. Plus, we get to the bottom of how Danny really feels about magicians.

To learn more about Danny, watch his specials, and catch him on tour, please visit his IG @dannyjolles.

For more on your host, Galina Rivina, you can find me on IG  @thumbgalina.

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Episode 45: JT Parr's Campaign for City Counsel

I'm joined by comedian and future city counsel member JT Parr. We chat motivations behind running for Burbank City Council, the impact of fatherhood on his life and campaign, going door-to-door to connect with the community, his vision for housing and other key issues facing Burbank, and much more.

You can support his campaign by visiting https://www.parrforburbank.com/

To learn more, follow JT at jtparr14 on IG

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Episode 44: Amy Silverberg, Two Little Dogs

This week, I'm joined by comedian and writer Amy Silverberg. Amy is a touring comedian, published author, creative writing professor, and human weiner dog. We chat about family planning, dating, cancelations, our upbringings, and much more.

You can learn more about Amy by visiting amysilverberg.com or by following her @amysilverberg on IG.

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Episode 43: Jerron Horton, Movement vs. Progress

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian and writer Jerron Horton.  He shares some jaw-dropping stories, we discuss the challenges of work/life balance, roast joke etiquette he picked up while working the Tom Brady Roast, and much more.

Jerron has several projects in the pipeline, including the upcoming show “Forever” coming to Netflix in 2025. His instagram and tiktok handle is ajokewriter.

For more on your host, I’m on IG at thumbgalina.

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Episode 42: Andy Rider, Balancing Comedy & Marriage

I'm joined by comedian Andy Rider this week. Andy recently released his first comedy album titled, "The Get Together." Our chat is very comedy-heavy, including a glance at what it's like for him to balance prioritizing his marriage, finding discipline in the writing process, the starving artist lifestyle, and more.

To learn more about Andy, find him on Instagram at andyrideragain. His album is available now at burnthisrecords.bandcamp.com

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