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Mary Tischbein has been a lot of things so far in her life: a bookkeeper, a caregiver, a comedian, an actor, a writer and now she's a podcaster. Here you will find her musings, her annoyances, and her honest opinions on everything. Sometimes it will be fu

Mary Tischbein


    • Nov 30, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 60 EPISODES


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    Wicked, Agatha All Along and Mental Illness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 31:52


    Don't you love that episode title? I know I do! Enjoy every second. :)

    Conventions, Local Elections and TIFF!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 13:40


    It's a great time to be a big Lib who likes movies! I give my take on the DNC, the local elections and get ready, because I am going to Canada to watch fancy films with family. The Toronto International Film Festival is finally here. Grab a cup of Joe and enjoy.

    The Olympics, Kamala, and Scooch Ovaries!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 12:24


    Hey Marebians! I am telling you I'm not going and I made you a pretty episode. I have some thoughts and here they are. Breaking News - I am a part of the awesome new podcast: Scooch Ovaries. I get to spend time with and have some laughs with my funny friend, Comedian Robin Savage. Give it a try, too. It's streaming everywhere podcasts are streaming, and even on YouTube, because I have a video camera. What an embarrassment of riches, according to my inner child. Love you!

    Documentaries, Emmy noms and my Thyroid!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 23:55


    I am back with the news and views that make your world turn! A fresh new rambling rant. Enjoy. :)

    I watched the SAG Awards!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 18:45


    I have thoughts. enjoy. mare --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-tischbein/message

    I hate February

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 20:32


    I start with politics, and end with a car accident. Comedy! love ya. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-tischbein/message

    Film Festivals, Award Shows and Comedy Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 19:17


    I hope you stretched, this one might give you whiplash. I am all over the place. How is that different from every other episode? Well excuse me, Judgey McJudgerton. But you're right, same old thing. Get your coffee, stay focused and hold on. Love you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-tischbein/message

    I saw Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 20:11


    I read a book. I bought a standing mixer. I saw the Restless Leg Tour. I know. So much to share. Enjoy and don't forget, I love ya! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-tischbein/message

    The one where I went to Detwilers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 22:14


    Sometimes you go to a grocery store and sometimes you change your air filters and sometimes you have a lot of coffee. Sometimes. Well, this time in particular, all those things happened. Enjoy. love you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-tischbein/message

    Car Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 13:56


    Gather round, Marebians. I have a car story. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-tischbein/message

    Oppenbarbie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 15:46


    I won't be told what to call things. I gotta be me. Enjoy this movie talk and for God's sake, please stay hydrated, Marebians! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-tischbein/message

    The haps.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 20:40


    I am back. Getting healthy, going to the gym, renovating my condo, got a new job, and I was in a short film at the Vero Beach Film Festival. Happy Summer! Enjoy my rant. :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-tischbein/message

    A water heater, a film festival and a murder mystery party walk into a bar...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 24:01


    So much has been happening, but here's a story about a busted water heater, some more info on the film festival showing the short film I am in, always some SAG awards talk and a fun murder mystery party I attended and won an award in. I know. It's all so glamorous, I can hardly stand it! Also, yay Chiefs! enjoy. :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mary-tischbein/message

    I never stay gone for too long.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 13:03


    Jonesing for a new Contrary Gardens episode? Well, jones no more. I got you.  Enjoy this silly morsel. Stay hydrated. :) If you would like to leave me a comment or question, head on over to marytischbein.com and click the link. I look forward to hearing from you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mary-tischbein/message

    jonesing stay gone
    The Return of the Mare Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 37:25


    The goodness never ends when Mary L stops by. Here's some more funny and poignant stuff. Enjoy. Leave me a comment, question, request, whatevs on my thingy on here on on the speak pipe link on my site https://marytischbein.com or https://longislandmary.com love you. :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mary-tischbein/message

    The Return of the Mare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 29:13


    Mary L and I never run out of things to discuss. Please enjoy this fun episode of 2 Marys chatting. I know I did. :) Don't forget to leave a message or question or comment for me on my voicemail thingy. You can do it here or on the speak pipe link found on my site:  https://marytischbein.com or https://longislandmary.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mary-tischbein/message

    New Year, New You! It's a lie. I'll explain.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 19:26


    Hello my adorable Contrary Guardians. Did you stay up to see the ball drop? Did you wake up and feel like a new person? Of course you didn't.  Don't worry, it's not you.  Let's explore this lie and see where it takes us, shall we? Thanks for stopping by. :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mary-tischbein/message

    The rest of my chat with Danielle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 31:49


    As we bring another year to a close, it's time for some reflection with good friends. Danielle and I talk about Christmas, therapy, books, and nutrition. Happy New Year to all my Contrary Guardians. May 2023 bring you and yours tons of great health, happiness, hugs and most of all, laughter. Hey! Would you like to leave me a comment or maybe you have a question that you need answered. Why not leave me a voicemail? It's easy. Just click on the message icon here or go to the link on my website: marytischbein.com or longislandmary.com :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mary-tischbein/message

    Dishing with Danielle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 34:48


    What's more fun than having a friend over for a drink and a chat? Well, recording it and releasing it out into the world, of course. This week, my friend, Danielle stopped by and we chatted about her new job, scuba diving, yup, you read that right, and her upcoming podcast. Hey! Would you like to leave me a comment or maybe you have a question that you need answered. Why not leave me a voicemail? It's easy. Just click on the message icon here or go to the link on my website: marytischbein.com or longislandmary.com Happy New Year! Love you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mary-tischbein/message

    Ew, that smell; film festivals; the holidays!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 16:46


    I'm gifted with a super sensitive nose, but the cause of the nasty smell in my condo somehow evaded me for 2 weeks. Ew. We got into a film festival! It's the holidays. Yup. Wanna leave me a voice message that may end up on a future episode? Well as soon as I figure out how to do that...it's on! merry merry. Love you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mary-tischbein/message

    Maxwell and I discuss the Golden Globes Nominations!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 44:06


    To most people this is the holiday season, but to me, it's awards season, my favorite season of all. In this episode, my brilliant nephew Maxwell, the filmmaker, and I discuss the nominations for the 2023 Golden Globe Awards. And somehow, Kristen Stewart comes up! Merry Merry and enjoy. :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mary-tischbein/message

    Robin Savage in studio!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 28:26


    Sometimes my friends come over and I record our conversations. It's all on the up and up, I swear. Enjoy this tete a tete with comedian and writer, Robin Savage. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mary-tischbein/message

    Bring me all the distractions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 8:01


    Need a brain palate cleanser? I got you. Distractions are magic. Here are a few that worked for me. You're welcome. love you!

    So many Marys! Another fun chat with my friend Mary.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 29:29


    I continue my silly chat with Mary about all kinds of things. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    I have a funny friend named Mary.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 33:55


    What happens when 2 funny ladies get together and chat? Well if you have listened to Contrary Gardens before, you know! But this is a new guest, a good friend of mine that cracks me up on the regular. Meet Mary. She's a hoot. Enjoy Part 1 of our chat about all kinds of weird stuff. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What did Mercury ever do to you? Also, my dirty car.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 14:18


    When shit goes sideways, we blame Mercury being in retrograde. We have been doing this for a very long time. It's not Mercury. It's us. Accountability is a total boner killer, but it's the only way we are going to get unstuck. Also, why is my car so dirty and why isn't anyone coming over to wash it? See you at Fresh Market. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Come on! Angela Lansbury?! I suspect foul play...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 16:22


    I would like the grim reaper to take a break and leave the old Hollywood actresses that are still alive, alone. Thank you. Also, I kinda sorta did standup, maybe. ;) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Puzzle Pieces

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 17:55


    This was another one of those weeks. I am super glad you stopped by to hear what's rolling around in the old gray mare's brain. You look really pretty today. Or handsome. Don't stay thirsty. That's stupid. Stay hydrated. love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ian Changed His Mind, Tina Fey will save us, Pygmalion movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 17:56


    This week's topics include: Manatee County has once again dodged a bullet (a huge hurricane). Tina Fey has been fixing society for years, planting little seeds of change, watering them, trying, and we're just not paying attention. Well, I am. But are the rest of you? I mean, Jyna and Robin are, too, still, but what about YOU? Give credit where credit is due. When I say Tina Fey is my Jesus, it's not just her ability to write funny stuff. A small movie that came out in 1973 kicked off my Pygmalion obsession. and so much more! love you. mare --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    When Did Disney Have An Ian??

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 10:57


    Judy Gold is a national treasure. It's gonna rain this week. #hunkerdown #herecomesian #dohashtagsworkinpodcastdescriptions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Running with Cats.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 20:49


    You know how I love to run and have a bunch of cats? Yeah, no, that's not me. That's Robin Savage. She's a funny lady. Besides the exercise and the pets, and taking care of her family, she also finds time to be a comedian. Enjoy our silly conversation. (Please note: no cats or geckos were harmed during the taping of this podcast) :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Taya Gaines talks about conspiracy theories!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 36:17


    I love having guests on my podcast. This week, my friend Taya Gaines stops by to teach me about some conspiracy theories she has been investigating. I'm open minded, but I am also a bit of a skeptic. Does Taya convince me? Listen and find out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Queen is dead. Long Live Contrary Gardens.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 22:37


    Queen Elizabeth died this past Thursday. She was 96. How can I make this about me? Oh, I find a way. :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Back on Noom; I want to believe I can sing; why am I so angry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 16:55


    This week's rant is personal. Oh, the other episodes aren't? Well, yeah, they are, but this one really hits close to home. Uh huh. No. Really. Oh, just listen and you'll see for yourself. love ya! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Its getting pretty sketchy in here...Part 3!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 24:55


    This 3rd and final installment of our group podcast series features the Sketchy Television ensemble (Jyna Johnson, Daniel Aken and Robin Savage) chatting, eating, drinking, waiting and finally watching our Christmas Special as it aired Live on the Really Late Night Sketchfest 2022. It did not disappoint. We find ourselves simply delightful.  While we waited we discussed gamers, engagement, influencers, TikTok and Papa John's.  Yes. Papa John's.  Oh and colonoscopies! Come back every week for fresh, delicious content here at Contrary Gardens.  You look pretty/handsome today. ly Mare :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    It's getting pretty sketchy in here...Part 2!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 29:09


    What will my funny friends and I be discussing on today's episode? Well, I think you know it's gonna be sketch comedy! But wait! There's so much more... We start off talking about the first film Jyna Johnson wrote, directed and produced, "The Doctor Will See You Shortly", and then we move on to Country Music, the 1970's TV show, "SCTV" and Christopher Guest movies. We had a blast making this and we hope you enjoy listening.  Part 3 comes out next week, stay tuned for more silliness! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    It's getting pretty sketchy in here...Part 1!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 36:02


    The cast and creators of Jyna Johnson's It's Funny To Me Productions of the "Sketchy Television Christmas Special" hang, talk, drink and snack while getting ready to watch the Really Late Night Sketchfest 2022 Live on YouTube. Jyna Johnson, Daniel Aken, Robin Savage and I are excited to see our show in this fest and while we are waiting, we delve into some silly shit, including: How did this "Sketchy Television" phenomenon begin? Who is your favorite sketch performer? Why does Daniel know how to fall into a pile of boxes so well? This and so much more on the 1st of a 3 part podcast series with my very special and hilarious guests. Enjoy. :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Last week was more than 7 days, podcasts I LOVE, & what are my fave ladies up to?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 15:01


    On Wednesday, I thought it was Thursday, and by Friday, I was done. Last week was like a really bad roller coaster. It went upside down so many times, and I hate that. Where the fuck are my sunglasses? Ya wanna know my current favorite podcasts? Well, I'm gonna tell ya! I have some actresses that I really adore, and a singer. You know who they are: Kate, Sandy, Kathryn and Amy. This week, I tell you what they're doing these days. This and so much more on the latest episode of Contrary Gardens! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    CPAC, Libraries and Baked Ziti

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 15:44


    Hey Hey Hey!! I cooked! So CPAC, huh? Yeah. And guess what? The evil assholes defunded a library in Michigan. Bet you can guess why. Grrrrr. I have thoughts. Keep coming back. It's only going to get more and more real. - Mare's on a Tear. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 20, now with more Mare!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 15:44


    buckle up. no more filters, no more politeness, no more diplomacy.  real, raw, Mare. damn the torpedos, burn it all down, fuck the patriarchy. Still a huge proponent of hugs. Thanks for listening! :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Another One!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 16:09


    I read a book! What the hell is that noise? Every heartbeat belongs to... Amy Grant. Join me for another fun episode of Contrary Gardens!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    I am back! Listen to this...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 17:31


    Welcome back! You all look so pretty and/or handsome today. New season, new theme music, same host. Find out why I took a break, some words I can't pronounce, gay subtexts in our media, and so much more on this new episode of your favorite podcast, Contrary Gardens! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 17. Now on VIDEO!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 13:23


    This week I am trying something new, we are making the podcast available on video. It was fun to make and I do love a chance to edit. I hope you enjoy it and that you can feel free to spread the word. Tell your friends and family, who don't mind a bit of cursing, and we can spread the fun. Happy Weekend, my people! mare :)

    The Rant of Episode 16 with a side of Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 17:38


    I took a quiz to see if I am codependent. I am going to take another quiz later on, to see if I am left-handed. It's obvious quiz results day! Also, I have an update on my guest bathroom. Did you get me an egg bagel? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    If I may kvetch for a moment & the Oscar wrap-up! Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 19:30


    Episode 15 marks a return to the closet recording, no guests, just a little complaining and a little about the Oscars. I gotta share my view of the Oscars, even though it's all been said. Also I guessed 11 out of the 23 winners, so that's not too bad. Enjoy!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    I have another guest! Comedian and author Robin Savage. Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 32:02


    Check out Comedian and author Robin Savage and your favorite podcaster (that would be me) as we shoot the shit and tell stories from our glory days in standup comedy. Well, I don't know if I would call them glory days, but we definitely had some laughs. Tune in to hear us ramble about weird open mics, home renovations and cats. Full disclosure: a couple Michelob Ultras were consumed prior to taping, and they were delicious. Yes, I am still looking for sponsors. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Oscars and Me! Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 14:52


    We made it to the finale of the 2022 Awards Season with tonight's telecast of the Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars. Listen in to catch my predictions for all the major categories, even some technical ones that are not being presented live, but will be edited into the telecast. Who will you be wearing? I will be wearing flannel pjs. and I'm keeping them. This 13th episode of Contrary Gardens is dedicated to my nephew Jason Tischbein, taken from us in 2017 by diabetes. Happy Birthday in Heaven, Jas. Things and stuff and stuff and things. Save us a good table in the back. Hug your people. Love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Max and Me Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 20:51


    If you're a fan of film, this is the episode for you! Max breaks down his Oscar 2022 predictions and then lets loose with a rant about the snubs.  I jump in once in a while, too. All I gotta say is, I'm not seeing Spencer. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Max and Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 16:30


    Well well well. If it isn't awards season. Here come the Oscars and have I got a treat for you Contrary Gardians and Marbians. Shhh, it'll catch on. I have my filmmaker nephew Maxwell Keller here to tell you all his Oscar predications and he even provides a special rant about the snubs. It's a 2-parter! Enjoy every morsel. love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What an interesting week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 15:25


    Things continue to happen. It's getting exciting. What? You think I'm gonna give it away here? Oh please. If you wanna know what's going on, you can listen to the podcast. I will be grateful to you forever, and a day. It's award season! Forgive me for saying the BAFTAs are today, that's wrong! The BAFTAs are next week, March 13. The Independent Spirit Awards are on today, March 6th. oops! Are you doing something different with your hair? It's cute! Go. Listen. Love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    I voted for the SAG awards!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 15:55


    I was honored to be able to not only join SAG-AFTRA but to be able to vote for the annual television and film awards for 2021. Holy moly! Very cool.  Grab a cup of Joe, sit back, relax and see if you agree with my choices. Sure beats watching the news! You look really pretty today. No, not the sarcastic version of this phrase, I mean it. You look nice. hugs.  mare :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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