2 Female Comics Interview their Friends, Peers, and Role Models
Zahra Ali and Carlisle Forrester
HEY FRIENDS! After a year long hiatus, we're FINALLY back! And we're recording a live podcast on June 22nd at the LA Stand-up Comedy Festival! Come out to the LA Stand-Up Comedy Festival on June 22nd for all the fun! And follow us online! @2girls1guypodcast @CarlisleForrester @ReallyZahra
OMG! We sat down with the hilarious and talented Danny Franzese (AKA Damian) from Mean Girls. We talked about his journey as entertainer, his work ethic in the stand-up comedy world, him waiting to come out of the closet, working with congress for real change, AND SO MUCH MORE! Catch Danny's stand-up tour YASS! You're Amazing! OR monthly at The Comedy Store, for Weho Brunch! Enjoy, listen, subscribe, and follow! @whatsupdanny @2girls1guypodcast @carlisleforrester @zahraalilive
WE'RE BACK with the best Game Show Host/Comedian/Writer/Public Speaker/Kazoo Prodigy in all of Hollywood, Ben Gleib! We talked about everything from his Game Show hustle to online dating to his start of the popular craze, #KazooLife We had SO many laughs on this one. Listen, subscribe, and tell your friends! Follow us on all the socials! @BenGleib @CarlisleForrester @ZahraAliLive @2Girls1GuyPodcast
Catch this EPIC episode with comedy legend, Kevin Nealon. You may remember him from SNL, Weeds, Man with a Plan, and a novel of other HUGE credits. He shared some great stories about his break in comedy, relationship with Jan Hooks, his first late night spot, and SO many other fun details for you comedy fans out there. Enjoy! Subscribe! And tell your friends about us! @KevinNealon @ZahraAliLive @CarlisleForrester @2Girls1GuyPodcast
There is a A LOT of truth and rawness on this one because of our VERY candid and comedic rockstar guest, Bobby Lee! We talk about Bobby's rise and internal battles in his comedy journey from starting at the Comedy Store to MadTV to his relapse to current day. He gives us great advice and ends up interviewing us! Enjoy! Listen, subscribe, and tell your friends! @BobbyLeeLive @CarlisleForrester @ZahraAliLive
Listen to some very good advice on a range of important topics from rising in the comedy world to making women happy from our multi-talented guest and star of hit TV show on CBS, Superior Donuts, Rell Battle. We also have a hilarious cameo from Carlisle's Mississippi friend, Trina Bu. Subscribe, download, and get ready to laugh. Follow us on all the social medias! @RellBattle @ZahraAliLive @CarlisleForrester @2girls1guypodcast
On this episode, we have on the funny and charming friend, stand-up, and comedy writer, Charles McBee. He writes for MTV's Wild N' Out and is often the comedic star behind some of great lines you're heard from Ludacris and Charlamagne The God. We talk about his early struggles in New York, get DEEP into the latest Aziz Ansari scandal with the #MeToo movement, and share lots of advice to come up in the comedy writing world. As always, download, subscribe, and tell your friends about us! @2Girls1GuyPodcast @ZahraAliLive @CarlisleForrester @CharlesMcBee
Settling into our new home at The Comedy Store in Hollywood, we talk about our plans for the year and countdown to Zahra's birthday! This episode is EXTRA special because we're the only podcast with the exclusive to Carlisle's debut hip-hop track, SANDCASTLE RAP, so make sure you listen through the end! Enjoy, subscribe, and leave us glowing reviews! You can follow us at @2girls1guypodcast @ZahraAliLive @CarlisleForrester
WE'RE BAACCKKK! Join us while we catch up and enjoy a drop in with national headliner and comedic role model, Bret Ernst. We talk about Bret's journey to Hollywood, jobs before comedy took off, and ghost stories at the Comedy Store. This was is a lot of fun! Listen, subscribe, leave a glowing review, and TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT US! @BretErnst @2Girls1GuyPodcast @CarlisleForrester @ZahraAliLive
Matt Fulchiron, nationally touring headliner and host of the Full Charge Podcast stops by the Cat House for some laughs. We talk online dating, jobs before (and during) comedy, and Matt's one dating deal breaker. And, Z challenges Dave Chappelle to Roast Battle (not really). Listen, subscribe, leave a glowing review, and TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT US! @TheFullCharge @2Girls1GuyPodcast @CarlisleForrester @ZahraAliLive
Join us as we host comedy veteran, Sam Tripoli! Sam is the host of the Tinfoil Hat podcast as well as Punch Drunk Sports with Ari Shaffir. He tours and headlines all over the country while dominating the comedy scene. We talk about his journey from starting comedy in college to getting noticed by Mitzi Shore at the Comedy Store and becoming a fixture at the iconic club. We talk about everything from colluding hookers, wheelchair strippers, and conspiracy theories! Enjoy! @samtripoli @2girls1guypodcast @carlisleforrester @zahraalilive
Fresh off releasing his debut comedy album, "All the Same", Last Comic Standing winner, our friend and fellow podcaster, Clayton English joins us to talk about all the important things in life. We cover mind boggling issues from popularity of hookah to little people etiquette. Grab a drink, take a drag, and listen in. Subscribe and leave a review! @2Girls1GuyPodcast @CarlisleForrester @ZahraAliLive @ClaytonEnglish
Catch up with your girls Carlisle and Zahra as they interview infamous local and recent TMZ celebrity, Mr. Justin Hodak! We can't tell you much, so tune in and listen to the hilarious details! Follow us all on the Instagram and things! @JustinHodak_ @CarlisleForrester @ZahraAliLive
This is our first Zahrlisle edition of 2 Girls, 1 Guy. Tune in while Carlisle and Zahra catch up on wins, relationships, and new adventures in their lives. We also have a visit from Carlisle's old friend Trina Bu who gives Zahra sound advice! Enjoy all the laughs and love! @2girls1guypodcast @CarlisleForrester @ZahraAliLive
This week Ari Mannis from the "Allegedly Podcast" with Theo Von drops in for a visit! We learned about Ari's beginnings in San Diego to his journey with the Comedy Store in Hollywood. We talk about Ari's romantic gestures, mountain climbing, and give Zahra some unlicensed therapy. Fun laughs are had all around. Listen, subscribe, share! @2Girls1GuyPodcast @AriMannis @CarlisleForrester @ZahraAliLive
We have a fun chat with world record holder for the most jokes told in one minute...Darren Capozzi! We talk about the origins of why we all started comedy. Darren's black eyes (that we did NOT give him), and orangutan sex. Enjoy and follow us online! @DarrenCapozzi @2Girls1GuyPodcast @CarlisleForrester @ZahraAliLive
Join us with one of the most hard-working and talented comedians out of Los Angeles, Quincy Jones! We discuss the making of Quincy's HBO special, Burning the Light, politics, single life, and more. Carlisle sings her heart out, while Zahra deals with her post birthday month illness. Enjoy and follow us on social media! @LLQJ206 @CarlisleForrester @ZahraAliLive @2Girls1GuyPodcast
Join us for a special Valentine's Day episode with talented actor, comedian, and friend, Paul Elia! We shared lots of laughs and deep thoughts about life in Hollywood, dreams, dating, and of course, comedy (crushes). Take a listen and follow us online! @PaulElia123 @CarlisleForrester @ZahraAliLive @2girls1guypodcast
Join us for a walk down memory lane with Carlisle's old friend from high school AND star of Nick Cannon's Wild 'n Out, Karlous Miller. Karlous reminisces about high school and talks about his life in comedy, while uncovering fun facts about Carlisle. You can also catch Karlous on his podcast, The 85 South Show on SoundCloud, iTunes, and YouTube. Follow us online! @karlousm @2girls1guypodcast @carlisleforrester @zahraalilive
Comedian, actor, radio host, and one of our biggest role models in the business dropped by the cat house to run through his endless list of impressions. We laughed, we cried (from laughing), and learned some things. Enjoy and follow us all online! @jaymohr37 @carlisleforrester @zahraalilive @2girls1guypodcast
Dan St. Germain stops by to share holiday party stories, discuss comedy in New York vs. LA, and talk about navigating comedy post election. Have a listen! Subscribe and follow all of us! @2Girls1GuyPodcast @DSGermain @CarlisleForrester @ZahraAliLive
Comedian Jay Montepare stops by the Cat House to share holiday stories. We learn how Jay sets the bar for romantic gestures with his wife and his childhood hobby of creating dope manger scenes. Enjoy this fun and festive holiday edition of the podcast! Follow us on social media! @2girls1guypodcast @jaymontepare @carlisleforrester @zahraalilive
Actor, writer, and stand-up comedian Patrick O'Sullivan talks to us about his life in Hollywood being a comic and a "theater celebrity". Follow him and the rest of us online. @tricksully @carlisleforrester @zahraalilive
Comedian, Actor, Writer, and Director takes us on a journey down memory lane with stories of his big brother, family reunions, his daughter, and past girlfriends. This episode will make you laugh, cry, and call your family after. Find us on social media @ACtheComedian @ZahraAliLive @CarlisleForrester @2Girls1GuyPodcast
Good friend and fellow stand-up comedian, Ashoka Thomas gets candid about growing up in St. Thomas, his pet cat, and his perspective on dating, This is a fun one. Enjoy and follow us on social media! @Shokiemon @2Girls1GuyPodcast @CarlisleForrester @ZahraAliLive
Chris Franjola from Chelsea Lately mistakes our podcast for a sex show and things get interesting... We talk about his rise in Hollywood, the origins of Chelsea Lately, and the lovely presents he brought us. Things get a little too graphic toward the end. If you're Pakistani, over 50, and gave birth to Zahra, please don't listen to this.
Friend, comedian, and star of the popular soap opera, The Young and the Restless, Mr. Sean Carrigan drops by to talk about his journey in Hollywood.
Comedian and friend Nick Youssef talks about his childhood problem with authority, his start in comedy, dating, music, and ends up interviewing us! Find Nick online @NickYoussef. Follow us @CarlisleForrester and @ZahraAliLive
This week we got personal and invited they very positive and very cool fitness expert and YouTuber, Nick Mardi. We talked about his time as a professional rugby player, ugly duckling syndrome, and taking his shirt off at the wrong times. Find him on YouTube on The Latest Late Show with Nick Mardi. Follow Nick online @nickmardi13. Follow us at @CarlisleForrester and @ZahraAliLive.
Actor, comedian, podcaster, and true intellectual, Bryan Callen, talks to us about everything from relationships and dating to solving world issues.
Fourteen year old, Lumpy the Comedian stops by to chat about life of a child actor, embracing high school, and starting stand-up comedy at eleven years old!
Our friend Josh Nasar tells us about his journey in entertainment, from warming up the audience on MTV's Singled Out to working the stand-up comedy circuit in LA to landing a role in the popular show Sons of Anarchy.
Our favorite ex-convict, turned comedian, stops by to tell us his story. We get a glimpse into the world of drugs, federal prison, and of course comedy.
Carlisle Forrester and Zahra Ali interview fellow comedian and friend, Rene Garcia. They talk about his rise in comedy, touring overseas to perform for the troops, fatherhood, and being inappropriate.