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Comic Widows Podcast celebrates stand-up comedy through the lens of us Comic Widows; those of us who sit home nights while our person haunts the shows and open mics of standup comedy here in the DMV and beyond. Hosted by Laura Lyster-Mensh. Co-producer and editor: Angel.

Comic Widows


    • Jul 31, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    The 85%: Michael & Jenny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 31:28


    Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with comic widow extraordinaire, Michael David, whose comic is the fantastic Jenny Cavallero. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too.  Our Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support.

    Why Can't It Be Both?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 29:33


    Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with comic Ariel Casey, in this special episode about being and ACTUAL comic widow. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too.  Our Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support.

    Emergency Weird Al Go Bag

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 51:56


    Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Michelle Lyster in this special episode about what its like being a Weird Al Yankovic super fan. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too. Our Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration. @faridfrisby for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy.

    Sucker for Drink Specials, Lily and Sophie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 24:39


    Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Lily Amara Pastor, about what its like being with Sophie Connell, a stand up comedian, and yet hating standup comedy. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too. Our Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration. @faridfrisby for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy.

    We Happened to Her, Rashida and Betty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 23:26


    Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Rashida Shabazz, about her status as a Comic Widow to her mother, Apple Brown Betty, a stand up comedian. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too. Our Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration. @faridfrisby for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy.

    Fungus and a Hair Flip, Eric and Gigi Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 30:20


    Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Eric Koucheravy about his status as Comic Widow to his very much alive wife, Gigi Modrich, a stand up comedian. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too. Our Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration. @faridfrisby for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy.

    Fungus and a Hair Flip, Eric and Gigi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 38:05


    Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Eric Koucheravy about his status as Comic Widow to his very much alive wife, Gigi Modrich, a stand up comedian. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too. Our Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration. @faridfrisby for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy.

    Catfish and Lawyers, Gigi And Eric Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 42:25


    Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Gigi Modrich about her status as Comic Widow to her very much alive husband, Eric Koucheravy, a stand up comedian. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too. Our Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration. @faridfrisby for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy.

    Catfish and Lawyers, Gigi and Eric Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 41:48


    Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Gigi Modrich about her status as Comic Widow to her very much alive husband, Eric Koucheravy, a stand up comedian. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too. Our Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration. @faridfrisby for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy.

    The Lion Sleeps Tonight: Stephanie & Glenn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 49:59


    Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Stephanie MacDonald about her status as Comic Widow to her very much alive husband, Glenn Lawrence, a stand up comedian. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too, laughing all the way. You can find Stephanie @levelupcomedydc (FB), @levelup_comedy (IG) and @im_stefunny (IG), levelupcomedy.com and Level Up Comedy on YouTube. You can find Glenn @levelupcomedydc (FB), @levelup_comedy (IG) and @glennlevelsup (Twitter), levelupcomedy.com and Level Up Comedy on YouTube. You can find the Blerd Dad podcast streaming wherever you listen to podcasts. Comic Widows Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration. @faridfrisby for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy.

    The Weems Paradox: Dionne & Jason

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 72:44


    Good Mourning: Laura and Angel meet Dionne Joyner-Weems, who is the comic widow of the standup comic, Jason Weems. Jason sends a rebuttal. Game on! Dionne Joyner-Weems CEO- Chief Energy Officer AudaCITY Group www.DionneJoynerWeems.com Facebook: Dionne Joyner-Weems Instagram: @Dionne_Joyner_Weems ; @Audacity_Group Twitter: @Dionne_JW JASON WEEMS: Find out more about Jason & where he'll be next at jasonweemscomedy.com Twitter @jweemscomedy Instagram @jasonweemscomedy Facebook /jasonweemscomedy COMIC WIDOWS: Our website. Our Patreon. Our voicemail. Our Instagram. Thanks to: Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @faridfrisby for social media savvy and video art. @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration.

    How Cool Are Comics? Joy & Camille

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 41:35


    Good Mourning: Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Joy Funk, who is the comic widow of the standup comic, Camille Roberts. @camillerobertsverified @joyfunk Our website. Our Patreon. Our voicemail. Our Instagram. Thanks to: Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @faridfrisby for social media savvy and video art. @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration.

    What Are Comic Widows?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 53:57


    Good Mourning: Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks about her status as Comic Widow after her very much alive husband, Mark Mensh, became a stand up comedian. We also learn about the podcast's co-producer, Angel, and his brother, David. Angel interviews Laura as the first featured Comic Widow. Next episode's featured guest: Dionne Joyner-Weems! Our website. Our Patreon. Our voicemail. Our Instagram. Thanks to: Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration. @faridfrisby for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy.

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