Misfits Makin’ It – Guilt and Polyamory w/ Andy Weld and Shoa Tavassoli of Bad Medicine Comedy

SHOW NOTES: Misfits Makin’ It is the podcast component of the misfit comedy shows produced by Lauren LoGiudice. Show dates and info at www.laurenlogiudice.com. This is a MISFIT MELODRAMA mini-episode. Listeners and audience members write in with their crazy family stories and Lauren meets with fellow comedians to riff…on themselves. To submit your story leave a voicemail at 646-WANG-0-X-1 or go to www.laurenlogiudice.com/podcast. This episode features Andy Weld and Shoa Tavassoli of Bad Medicine Comedy. We riff on how guilt related to our cultural backgrounds,the concept of WASP heritage, holding grudges, and polyamory. Washington D.C. locals – Bad Medicine Comedy is joining the Misfit Variety Show in DC on September 30th! Tickets at: tinyurl.com/misfit-DC-23. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Rate and review: Misfits like hearing from other misfits. Tell a friend: Misfits trust other misfits to tell them what’s good. Sponsor a podcast: Affordable for individuals and makes the perfect gift. Support this art directly with a podcast that’s custom-tailored to you or your friends. Make it happen by reaching out to [e-mail]. CONNECT WITH ANDY WELD AND SHOA TAVASSOLI OF BAD MEDICINE COMEDY: https://badmedicinecomedy.com/ Instagram: @bedmedicinedc CONNECT WITH LAUREN LOGIUDICE: Instagram: @laurenlogi Twitter/TikTok/Threads: @laurenlogi Website: www.laurenlogiudice.com TIMESTAMPS, BROUGHT TO YOU BY AI Jumping over a passed out father [00:05:23] Discussion about the entertainment value and possible motivations behind jumping over a passed out father on the front lawn. Bluey, the TV show [00:06:33] Conversation about the Australian children's show Bluey, where the dog dad plays dead and the kids jump over him. Different perspectives on the father's behavior [00:07:28] Discussion about the cynicism and entertainment value of the father's actions, with contrasting views on whether it's a good or bad thing. Lauren's Discovery [00:09:38] Lauren learns that she is actually of WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant) heritage, despite growing up thinking she was Italian. The Wasp Culture [00:10:39] The group discusses the characteristics and stereotypes associated with the WASP culture, including boat shoes, loafers, and seersucker. Guilt and Emotions [00:15:29] The conversation shifts to the topic of guilt, its value in society, and how to handle negative emotions without spiraling into despair. Vendettas against three-year-olds [00:17:42] Discussion about getting mad at other three-year-olds and suppressing emotions. Catfishing a 13-year-old [00:18:46] Talking about a mom who catfished a 13-year-old due to a past incident and the importance of not doing such things. Polyamory and family reactions [00:21:12] Conversation about being polyamorous, family reactions, and a mother's question about dating women. Thank you to everyone who has made this podcast possible [00:25:53] Acknowledgment of the people who have contributed to the podcast's production. Thank you to my fellow misfits that help support us [00:25:53] Expression of gratitude towards the fellow members of the podcast team for their support. The preceding was a presentation of the Radio Misfits Podcast Network [00:26:12] Acknowledgment of the podcast network that hosts the show and where other great shows can be found.