Late to the Game
Join gal pals and standup comedians Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert as they talk about their late starts to comedy, pop culture, overcoming bed wetting, and much more. Originally from the Bay Area, Mandy Simonson is a Portland-based comedian whose older brothers’ childhood tormenting left her with thick skin and a sharp wit. She began stand-up mostly to escape the suburbs and prove she can stay up past 9 PM — then it turned out she was onto something, parlaying that into a residency at NYC’s Broadway Comedy Club and East Austin Comedy Club as well as performances at the HaHa Harvest Comedy Festival. Mandy’s comedy takes on tough topics with a light heart, like staring down breast cancer and giving it the middle finger. After all this she’ll leave you feeling like you just left a gab sesh with your best friend. Lisa Rimmert is a standup comedian and writer based in the Seattle area. Her skillful joke writing and natural charisma have delighted audiences all over the country, from one Washington to the other and throughout the midwest. She performs regularly at comedy clubs and bars throughout the Seattle area, and she has participated in festivals in Oregon and Colorado. Lisa brings to the stage—and the pod—infectious humor, confidence, and congeniality. Whether she’s making puns or discussing women’s rights, she does it with a lighthearted demeanor that’ll leave you giggling. She’s also an award-winning author, no big deal (dusts shoulders off).
Episodes
It’s a wonder we could finish Episode 19, because we are quitters — in the best ways! Join us for a tenacious talk about quitting the things we don't wanna do. Find out why Lisa had three W2s in a single year and why Mandy resigned from a job after a single day! Hear why we rejoice in walking away from controversial conversations, abandoning hobbies that aren't fun, and never joining a book club in the first place. We hope you stic...
In Episode 18, we share our opinions about… opinions. We look at the power of holding a strong point-of-view on stage, and the issues we have with it in real life. We learn that Mandy can see both sides of an argument and that Lisa feels strongly about institutions but thinks most people are just doin' their best. The gal pals touch on contentious topics in non-contentious ways—from policing to animal rights. Listen or don't. Eithe...
We’re back, baby! Season 2 kicks off with Mandy and Lisa taking a bite out of The Big Apple. From the living-room-slash-bathroom of Mandy’s summer digs in NYC, the gal pals share their favorite things about New York City (walkin’, talkin’ and eatin’). They detail ways they could pass as New York City locals. They dig into what it means to be thanked for your service. And Mandy details her amazing celebrity encounter with—whoops—not...
Whew, finally! Episode 16 is here, and we're talking about patience. Hosts Lisa and Mandy bond over not having any — from the agony they feel when enduring the monotony of everyday tasks, to the frustration caused by slow talkers. They joyfully speak over each other about interrupting and being fast processors. Hurry and hit play, because these gal pals have things to saaay!
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The gal pals wade into the deep end on this episode! While Mandy grew up around water, Lisa's fear of H2O has her saying, "H2-no." Hear about Lisa's disdain for putting her face in a pool or shower, Mandy's relative youth in water aerobics class, and the hosts' shared love for water-based vacation activities. As the conversation flows, find out how Lisa is shedding FOMO (she will never SCUBA) and who taught Mandy synchronized swimm...
On this episode, Lisa and Mandy talk out of turn about gender roles. The gal pals mull over what makes something "feminine" or "masculine," which rites of passage are celebrated by men and not women, and what it means for men to be emasculated. Then they swing back to focusing on the important stuff—women! They discuss how some women can be "conservative presenting," being a progressive lady in the facade of a straight suburban wom...
Hosts Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert tell the truth about lying. Lisa reminisces about her fourth-grade fact-fudging to her mom. Mandy shares how her daughter learned early on that fibbing to parents who investigate crimes wasn't going to work. The two discuss politely turning down invitations, embellishing details in comedy, and not being transparent to the police and U.S. government (uh oh).
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On Episode 12, gal pals Lisa and Mandy talk about have-to-dos. They discuss social norms, traditions, and platitudes. Also, DOES everything happen for a reason? They ponder whether or not one should offer to clean up after a dinner party at a friend’s house (Mandy is a better person, turns out) and not being obligated to say “Bless you” after someone sneezes. Join the gals — or don’t — on this episode that'll leave you questioning ...
In this cheeky episode, hosts Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert talk about butts. They diagnose Mandy’s flat fanny affliction, and they talk through life’s biggest challenges, like keeping your underwear up, dating with a tiny tushy, and how to comfortably ride a bicycle. They also cover butthole bleaching, the importance of good couch cushions, and much more.
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Episode 10 is here, and hosts Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert are humbled people are listening. And that tracks, because today they are talking about humility! They discuss what humility actually is, why it’s valued, and whether it’s even possible to be humble in this age of status updates and self-promotion. From positive self-talk to deflecting compliments to dressing for the job you want, platitudes, and more.
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Bosom buddies Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert talk about the topic of ta-tas! They discuss having 'em and not having 'em — from puberty to breast cancer, reconstructive surgery, and everything in between. They dig into ideas about being sexualized, wearing cozy clothes, and helping daughters navigate the world with globes of their own.
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Fire up those fidget spinners for this episode, folks! Hosts Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert try to focus on the topic of ADHD. They bounce around ideas about laziness, fast and slow processing, and setting multiple alarms. One of the gal pals teaches the other about the significance of duckies on desks, and they muse about the delights of this "disorder."
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Hosts Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert dig into the topic of plants. They discuss getting them as gifts and struggling to keep them alive. They also ponder the need to have anything “south-facing” and the challenges involved in caring for pet rats, a ferret and an acrobatic fish.
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Hosts Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert discuss safety! Get their insights into seating position in restaurants, avoid conversations with strangers, and apprehending peepers. That's right: peepers. Plus, find out the hosts’ favorite ice cream flavors. (Lisa likes it basic. Mandy wants nuts in her sundae.)
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Hosts Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert discuss *not really* being late to the game at setting boundaries. Their discussion includes turning down invitations, people pleasing and resentment, and *not* talking about politics with friends and family. Plus, get a quick update on Lisa’s facial blindness, and hear Mandy and Lisa draw a line in the sand over their own boundaries!
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Hosts Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert discuss being late to the game (aka, super not great at) keeping secrets. Their discussion includes impatience with gifts, “redistributing” food from buffets, the difference between walking and hiking, and more!
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Hosts Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert discuss facial blindness. They also talk about having scripts for tough questions, plus lookalikes, super recognizers, and Matt Damon’s height!
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Hosts Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert discuss bedwetting as kids. Their conversation includes shame and shamelessness, middle school friendships, and a medieval contraption called the “wee alert.” They also *go deep* into a dialogue about colonoscopies.
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In this inaugural episode of Late to the Game, hosts Mandy and Lisa discuss being late to the game on doing comedy. They also introduce the pod, themselves, and their acquaint—er, friendship.
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