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Galina Rivina is a comedian, writer, and podcaster. Expect conversations with a variety of guests including comedians, mental health specialists, artists, authors, dating coaches, doctors, athletes, meditation practitioners, and more. Always striving to bring voices that will help stimulate thought, inspire creativity, explore the complexities of life and love, teach us about our minds, bodies, and spirits, and make everyday life feel a little lighter.
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Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
This week I'm joined by longtime friend and comedian Katrina Davis. We explore the topics of aging, dealing with health, women in certain segments of the job market, the motivations for her new show, and much more.
Katrina can be found on social media @katrinasivad. Follow her to see her latest shows around NYC, as well as upcoming tour dates on the road.
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Comedian Maxi Witrak joins me this week at the studio. We dive deep into work-life balance, being in the creative field, therapy, Maxi's rich history with horses, and much more.
For more on Maxi, you can find her Instagram @maddmaxi and keep an eye out for her shows. For more about your host, you can find me @thumbgalina.
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Get ready for an absolutely hilarious episode with comedian Omid Singh. We talk about how his dog is ruling his life, his close encounter with a cloud seeding disaster, how stand up comedy and surfing are the same, and much more. Omid has a special available on Youtube that you can find @omidsinghcomedy or in IG @omidsingh
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Comedian Ken Garr joins me this week to dish out travel tips, ponder work-life balance, and share some wild stories. Our conversation was both silly and motivational. Check out Ken's latest special, "Love From Las Vegas" available now on YouTube. You can see more of his work by following him on IG at kengarrwastaken and you can learn more about your host by subscribing to this page or following your host @thumbgalina on IG
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Comedian Michael Burnett is here this week to relive the glory days of our former podcast Why the World is Ending Today. While we no longer think the world's ending today, we do chat about aging gracefully, discovering new hobbies, sleep issues, and more.
Michael has several stand up shows coming up in and around Austin, TX. Follow him on socials @MichaelMikeRoyBurnettShorts@ michaelbburnett for more details.
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Back with NP Jamie Plaxco to discuss a variety of mental health topics including trauma, mania, conservatorships, and the cultural phenomenon of legendary pop star Britney Spears. Jamie offers incredible insight from her professional experience as a Psych Nurse and we're able to examine Britney's very public journey from a new angle.
Sources include the Netflix document Britney vs. Spears and the Hulu documentary TMZ Investigates: Britney Spears: The Price of Freedom
Sunday Sep 25, 2022
Sunday Sep 25, 2022
Back to catch up on what's been happening. I'm a surf competition comic now! Just visited London, am tired of hearing about Adam Levine, and Ukraine is still under attack by Russia. Oh! And if you're an influencer for a living, you're probably not working *that* hard.
For more on your host, find me @thumbgalina or on venmo @galina-rivina for donations
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
On this week's episode I'm joined by comedian Paige Weldon. We chat about diner culture, breakfast foods, late night hangs, and adulting.
For more on Paige, find her @paigeweldon
For more on your host, I'm @thumbgalina
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Taking this train in a new direction. Many more new episodes to follow (on a regular schedule, dare I say). Trying to manifest the best for myself and earn some freedoms while I'm at it. If you'd like to help me with the podcast my venmo is @galina-rivina or you can help by ranking & reviewing or following me on social @thumbgalina
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
For this episode, I'm joined by my friend the hilarious national touring comedian Ken Garr. Ken just released his special American Hero very timely over July 4th weekend. Recorded in Chicago, it's his summary of life during the pandemic, travel stories from touring, and more. We have a fun chat, and you should check out his special available now on YouTube.
For more on Ken find him @kengarrwastaken and for more on your host @thumbgalina