Senior Superlatives with Greta Titelman

Comedian, Host, and Chic Ghost Hunter Roz Hernandez joins Greta to talk about being an emo kid getting kicked out of a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert for smoking a cigarette and moving to LA for senior year. Roz and Greta get into a knock-down drag-out fight about where actress Gillian Anderson is really from, they discuss Roz's successful high school career as a Catholic church guitarist, and bond over getting caught ...

Creative force and podcaster, Jasper Cartwright, joins Greta this week all the way from across the pond to talk about growing up as a self-proclaimed nerd at an all-boys school in England that sounds eerily similar to Hogwarts. He talks about growing up being a Game Master, dancer, "Set 4" at his school, and most importantly being too scared to talk to girls. Jasper actually got the gratifying experience of standing up for...

Long-awaited guest, comedian, podcaster, and writer Pat Regan joins Greta to discuss how he's the "oldest one" in their friend group, reminisce about Baby Jessica and Amanda Knox, and bond over loving Scorpios. Pat talks about being in the closet in high school but loving women who could kick ass on screen, winning his cross country track power rankings (which is so much more important than a Superlative!), and beefing wit...

Writer, producer, and comedian Dave Mizzoni joins Greta (and special repeat guest Patrick Foley) this week! They talk about Dave thinking he was straight despite getting into a fight with his theatre director after not getting cast as a lead and watching Will & Grace with his girlfriends, being obsessed with going to NYU, and the dangers of foreplay in high school. Plus, Classmates Corner is back with a *juicy* mystery...

Comedian and writer Aparna Nancherla joins Greta this week as a fellow DMV native. They bond over sleeping in class and their adolescent passion of becoming spies!They talk Friendster, idolizing West Coast high school culture, and Aparna being a square and a fear-based good student.

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Comedian and flexible identical twin Dylan Adler joins Greta this week! They talk about his (also) gay and (also) gymnast twin brother who narced on him for skipping band practice, and negotiating kindness out of his water polo teammates who bullied him. His mom offered to pay for his porn subscriptions so he wouldn't give their family computer viruses anymore and he was made Salutatorian at graduation for having the 2nd h...

Writer and performer Gabe Liedman joins Greta to talk about going to a Quaker (aka "gay" in his own words!) high school and being mean to everyone around him. They bond over their love for the smell of high school pools, being stoners, and feeling too curvy to wear preppy clothes. Gabe was catfishing men in AOL chat rooms before it even became cool on TV and wore thong flip flops with a rented tux to his prom... this episo...

Comedian and Podcast Host Andrew Collin joins Greta to discuss how growing up in Florida means you have 100 stories about yourself on boats. He tells us about what it was like being one of the only Jewish kids in his school, having a fashionista mom, giving girls he liked Ritalin, and getting stabbed through a bullet-proof vest. In an unexpected twist, Andrew reveals he won Prom King!

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Writer and comedian Charlie Bardey is on the show this week indulging in a glazed donut-flavored health bar that claims to be inspired by "the taste of a woman"... it's giving Barbie! Charlie talks about growing up in NY as a self-serious teen who was excellent in school and getting a "haircut" for his first time drinking at theater camp... if you know you know. Even though he wrote the superlatives for the yearbook, he di...

Writer, actor, and comedian Jessi Klein joins Greta to discuss growing up in NYC and the one butterfly moment that changed the trajectory of her high school career with a greeting. They explore what it means for Jessi's father to be a "bohemian probation officer" and how big an impact Bob Dylan was on her. Plus, the return of Classmates Corner where Greta and Jessi release a compassionate Classmate of her virginity-losing ...

Writer, performer and the internet's "Messy Mom" Brandon Kyle Goodman joins Greta this week to bond over their shared boarding school experiences, his big move from NY to the South, and dating many (many) girls in high school. He was also the lead in several plays! This episode has many surprises... like what Brandon wants to name his kid, SPOILERS FOR THE 2001 FILM "O", and his prized possession from a Destiny's Child con...

Creator and pop-culture connoisseur Tefi Pessoa joins Greta this week to talk about growing up in Miami and not feeling represented properly on TV so she tried to fit in and be as blonde as possible, as fast as possible. Back then she loved celebrity news (and still does!), met her boyfriend of 9 years in biology class, and had her school receptionist friend make her prom dress. Her first boss was the infamous Kelly Cutron...

Writer, comedian, and performer Betsy Sodaro joins Greta this week to bond over their love of Jock Jams, South Park, their "lucky" stand-up clothes, and skiing. In high school Betsy's punk and ska music was part of her identity but she also loved pop music (but would never admit it back then!). Classmates Corner is back with a love triangle story and a Euphoria-like prom afterparty. Plus,Betsy delivers an ACTUALLY fun acco...

Former rocker and current Filmmaker Al Warren joins Greta on the pod to talk about growing up religious in the South. It made him nervous to drink and date girls, but he eventually made it to the Warped Tour stage and got spat on by Joan Jett herself! He went to quarterback camp with Eli Manning and got his hair cut by Lance Bass's stylist so there was plenty of stardome around in Mississippi! Plus, a 7 Minutes In Heaven s...

Writer, actor, and producer Tommy Do joins Greta this week to talk about his love for Paris Hilton, his addiction to driving around and hitting trash cans in high school, and growing up as a competitive figure skater. In a twist we rarely see, he even thanks his high school bully in the Guidance Counselor's office. He was voted Best Dressed senior year, which was a low-key read, but we're embracing it on this episode!

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Genius writer and creator of Search Party, Charles Rogers joins Greta this week to discuss current social media grievances and having hippie parents who moved between Texas and Mexico throughout his childhood. He had a BUSY social calendar filled with extra curriculars .... President of the drama club, student council, newspaper, prom committee... and that's only to name a few! Plus, we hear the incredible story of how his...

Writer, actress, and all star dancer X Mayo joins Greta this week to talk about high school in South Central LA. High school outfits?! DJ Mustard at the grad party?! Riding in a Porsche as Prom Queen?! They bond over Greta's favorite topic: snacks and "interesting" food combinations! X reveals she loved high school so much she even got TWO superlatives. Plus, a heartfelt apology to a kid from her school who taught her an i...

Multi-hyphenate artist Matteo Lane is on the pod today discussing finding his many talents in high school and growing up in Chicago surrounded by a bunch of girl cousins. He reveals why he was fired from Michaels craft store and gives an impeccable Liza Minelli impression! He won Homecoming King without even being popular so really, what CAN'T Matteo do?!

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King of pop culture commentary and writer, Evan Ross Katz joins Greta this week to talk about his vigilante bully phase, mall culture, stage managing school plays, stunning high school fashion, Evan's Sarah Michelle Gellar-themed bar mitzvah, and the general freedom of performing arts high school. This episode is sweet, emotional and reflective. A beautiful pod! 

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