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Lauren LoGiudice and her characters interview experts to figure out if it’s possible to have meaningful dialogue about difficult subjects again.
Episodes
February 22, 2023 • 52 mins
“People here [in NYC] are nice believe it or not ….people are just busy. If you live in New York you’re always hustling from place to place, so it’s not that you’re mean, you’re just on a mission.” - Rossilynne Culgan
Today I interviewed Rossilynne Culgan from Time Out New York
In this episode we speak about how to:
• Curiosity has guided her caree
• Find fun things to do when at home and on the road
• Pitch your event to media o...
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December 7, 2022 • 47 mins
“[COVID] gave a lot of people the opportunity to reflect if doing something is worth it.” - Emily Walsh
Today I interviewed comedian Emily Walsh
In this episode we speak about:
• Going to (and surviving) Catholic school
• Comedy in the after time, including festivals and THE HANG
• Her podcast Alone at Lunch
Then my character Queens Marie asks about a nun makeover. [EP236]
To catch up with our guest:
www.emilywalshcomic.com
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November 10, 2022 • 48 mins
STUPID PEOPLE - it's your favorite segment of the podcast. So we put all these gems into one episode for your listening pleasure. How it works: My dad, a Bensonhurst, Brooklyn native, tells us the stupidest person he saw that week and we rate their stupidness in rectums. [EP235]
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October 19, 2022 • 44 mins
“It can be debilitating if you get stuck on one project and you’re like it has to be perfect … and then the universe doesn’t align perfectly.” - Chris Demarais
Today I interviewed Chris Demarais of Rooster Teeth
In this episode we speak about:
Iterating constantly to create internet content
Using failure as a creative tool
How his podcasts Black Box Down, Good Morning in Hell, and Tales From the Stinky Dragon came to be
T...
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October 6, 2022 • 40 mins
“A good thing to do is not try to fix things when they’re broken, staying a head of the curve when times are pretty good using that as a time to check in.” - Max Miller
Today I interviewed Max Miller of Aunty Donna
In this episode we speak about:
Capturing spontaneity on film
The resurgence of absurd comedy
Aunty Donna’s secrets for working together
Then Melania tries to pitch Max, but then Ivanka steals her idea, and a f...
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September 22, 2022 • 41 mins
Today I interviewed Rosa Escandon
In this episode we speak about how:
Creating coming out of the pandemic
Her podcast giving psychic life advice
Hoarding and how she took on the subject in an upcoming novel
Then my character Melania asks how she can get on Rosa’s show and we end up talking Tiffany Trump gossip (her single is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVpu6MnXBhQ) [EP232]
To catch up with our guest:
www.rosaes...
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September 8, 2022 • 40 mins
“The most important thing with doing anything in this industry is learning to treat everything as a learning opportunity, not getting bitter about it, and growing thick skin and not letting it get to you. ” - Mike Diva
Today I interviewed Mike Diva (SNL)
In this episode we speak about how:
How he went from creating on YouTube to directing at SNL.
Finding and keeping the funny in sketch comedy during the intensive production ...
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August 3, 2022 • 51 mins
“Ego is the biggest issue … when collaborating, is trying to get the fuck out of the road of my own ego and put that aside and just be creative.” - Sam Lingham
Today I interviewed Aunty Donna head writer Sam Lingham of Aunty Donna
In this episode we speak about:
What it means to be the head writer of a sketch group
How Aunty Donna creates comedy
The ways they’ve learned to work together as a group.
Then my character Donna...
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“If you make the crew laugh it’s usually a good sign that you’re on a good set and everybody’s enjoying it.” - Laura Murphy
Today I interviewed Laura Murphy (Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, Last Week Tonight with Jon Oliver, The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show)
In this episode we speak about:
How she came to be a TV director without going to film school
Directing the groundbreaking show MTV Girl Code
How to make a fun set wher...
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June 22, 2022 • 44 mins
“You have to go out there and try stuff to get better.” - Jenny Gorelick
Today I interviewed Jenny Gorelick, producer and comedian
In this episode we speak about how:
Her journey as a producer of comedy and the Tony Awards
Advice to performers from the perspective of a produce
Producing tips for newbies
Then my character Judy asks about producing a show about produce.
To catch up with our guest:
jennygorelick.com
Inst...
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June 2, 2022 • 42 mins
“I think it’s a mix of thinking about what’s going on in the world right now or seeing some big famous figure and wondering what people in their life are like -” - Maria DeCotis
Today I interviewed Maria DeCotis (Comedy Central, HBO Women in Comedy Festival)
In this episode we speak about:
Being Italian American and why Romeo and Juliet needs to be played like Italians
Saying goodbye to her Andrew Cuomo impression
Her jour...
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May 25, 2022 • 64 mins
“We try to keep it to us so it feels real and find a way to make the audience understand what’s happening.” - Mark Samual Bonanno
Today I interviewed Mark Samual Bonanno of Aunty Donna.
In this episode we speak about:
• Being incapable of being mainstream
• Being Italian American experience in Australia
• Translating comedy to the U.S. audience
Then my character Queens Marie then grills Mark about the dating pool in Oz.
To catc...
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May 11, 2022 • 54 mins
Today I interviewed Fred Raimondi (Borat: Subsequent, Stranger Things, Star Trek)
In this episode we speak about:
Thriving as an artist with creative ADD
Creating visual effects magic in Borat: Subsequent Movie Film to Stranger Things to Star Trek
Useful creative habits to help you meet industry challenges
Then my character Amelia asks about his inspiration for doing his own thing.
To catch up with our guest:
http://fredr...
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April 28, 2022 • 57 mins
“The shows that interesting are the weird shows that feel completely unique … I think it’s a little lazy to do what’s already popular.” - Gideon Evans
Today I interviewed Gideon Evans
In this episode we speak about:
His experience working on the Daily Show for 6 years and being banned from Disney World when working with Michael Moore.
Casting grandmas and pas in his collab with Mo Rocca that got a Daytime Emmy nom.
Creatin...
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April 13, 2022 • 54 mins
“In any social media platform there’s gonna be biases built in.” - Shea Depmore
Today I interviewed comedy creator Shea Depmore
In this episode we speak about:
Her journey in creating political comedy online
The state of satire on the internet
Crazy stories from her time online
And then Melania comes in with a question that we don’t want to answer.
To catch up with our guest:
Tiktok: @sheadepmore
Instagram: @sheadepmor...
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March 30, 2022 • 44 mins
“If you keep your senses pealed … you will find what you find funny from what you observe in your life.” - Michael Hartney
Today I interviewed Michael Hartney
In this episode we speak about:
Creating characters
Curating comedy
The newest comedy theater in NYC: Squirrel Comedy Theater
Power of characters to affect hearts and minds
Then my character Estrella asks about buying stage time.
To catch up with our guest:
Twit...
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March 18, 2022 • 55 mins
“I have done so many things in my life I would have never done because I have community.” - Silas Howard
Today I interviewed Silas Howard (Pose, Dickinson, Transparent).
In this episode we speak about:
Creating in capitalism
Operating according to your own rules
Debunking the “cream rises to the top” myth
Having a creative community that greenlights your projects
Then my character Princess Diana asks about extraterrest...
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March 2, 2022 • 51 mins
“Satire feels like a less potent weapon when the other side has realized how to turn it around and a weaponize it for themselves.” - Alex Blagg
Today I interviewed Alex Blagg of @midnight and Problematic With Moshe Kasher
In this episode we speak about how:
Experience creating @midnight and Problematic With Mosher Kasher, and working on Trump vs. Bernie
How TV can be a matter of right place/right time
Satire in a social media...
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January 12, 2022 • 50 mins
Today I interviewed Matthew French - Awesomely Authentic
In this episode we speak about how:
His journey to a career in Diversity and Inclusion with his organization Awesomely Authentic
Regional differences in queer communities
Job discrimination for LGBTQIA+ people
Then my character Gigi asks how to deal with being cooped up with people she hates.
To catch up with our guest:
Instagram: @mattcareer
www.awesomelyauthentic.c...
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December 16, 2021 • 49 mins
“At least for a few seasons I was in a room where I was the only straight cis white guy. And I think that every straight cis white should be in a room like that to see how that feels for a lot of people. ” - Matt Mazany
Today I interviewed Matt Mazany from Gay of Thrones
In this episode we speak about:
His time working for WWE and Funny or Die
This process behind Gay of Thrones
Discovering painting with his podcast the Art of...
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