Don't Tell My Mother! with Nikki Levy

Don't Tell My Mother! is back with Season 2, mommy! Kicking off the season, we have breakout star Fernando Carsa from the hit show 'Acapulco' on Apple TV+. Fernando tells Nikki about his big break, his undying love for Britney Spears, and that one time he wore a diaper. Follow Fernando on IG and Twitter at @FernandoCarsa because you will definitely want more. He's talented as heck, and this is only the beginning for Mr. Spears. I mean Fernando!We're back with LIVE SHOWS in LA. Next show is Sunday, February 12 at 1pm. GET YOUR tickets here.SUBSCRIBE to Don't Tell My Mother! wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on IG @DontTellMyMotherCREDITS:Hosted and Produced by Nikki LevyEdited and Mixed by Myrriah GossettTheme song by Donovan Bullen and Jo Mackenzie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When The Simpsons (finally) decided to cast their BIPOC characters with BIPOC actors, Tony Rodríguez got to werk! A gay, Cuban actor and improviser known for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Adam Ruins Everything, and Netflix's Gentefied, Tony launched a viral TikTok campaign to land the role of Julio - the gay, Cuban hairdresser on the long-running show. Bitches, he got the part!Tony talks about fighting for the role, and tells the story of becoming an accidental prostitute for a night. Money is money, honey! His bestie Mark Rennie, host of podcast Two Old Queens, joins and we get gay.We're taking a break for a bit, but we'll come back bigger, badder and better very soon! We'll keep you posted on Instagram, so follow us at @donttellmymother.Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Your family knows how to push your buttons cause they're the ones who installed them. If they knew better, they'd DO better! Be kind. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

She won RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5 AND her mother is a reverend. Could we love this queen more? NO. Shea Couleé tells Nikki about the time she almost burned her mom's kitchen down, and what it was like growing up gay and Black in rural Illinois. Twas not easy, honey. Plus, her bestie Tiger Lily joins us! Grab a bevvy, this is a fun one.Subscribe to Don't Tell My Mother! on Apple, Spotify and every major listening app. Please leave us a 5-star rating. It really helps us get this show out to more people!IG @donttellmymother and @nikkilevy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian, author, and cat enthusiast Liz Miele (NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!) gives Nikki crucial cat advice that helps save her marriage (kinda really). Keep listening cause Liz tells a great story about a lie that almost cost someone their job. She's carried the guilt all these years (Italian guilt is REAL), and finally comes clean to her mother! Check out Liz's book "Why Cats are Assholes" out now - it may save your relationship, too. P.S. They ARE assholes - it's not in your head.Follow us on Instagram @DontTellMyMother and follow Nikki directly @NikkiLevy.Please give us a 5-star rating and a review and tell two friends about the podcast. It really helps us get the word out! We love you, fam. Thanks for being you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey fam! Television host, digital creator + songstress Kalen Allen grew up Baptist in Kansas City, and managed to stay fully himself. Kalen joins Nikki and spills two stories. First, he rigged his high school election and has no regrets. Second, WEED. His bestie Toree Weaver joins the party and we talk about Kalen's first time EVER at a dispensary. Things get real, we talk about his mom, and those times the universe tells us what to do. And we laugh like we're high. We're *not* high. Probably.Follow us on IG @donttellmymother and @nikkilevy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jaimie Kelton + Robin Hopkins are actors, authors and the masterminds behind the award-winning pod "If These Ovaries Could Talk." They gather with Nikki around the Zoom Womb to chat baby daddies, queerness and some crazy stuff they did in high school/college. Robin got busted by the cops over a fake I.D. and Jaimie got busted by her mother over sex-o. Jaimie's mom and Robin's daughter join us! Stick around til the end when Jaimie's mom has some time to think about things, and calls back!The name for kids of queer parents is "queer spawn." Seriously! Do you have a better suggestion!?? DM us on Instagram @donttellmymother and @nikkilevy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our good friends Matt Marr and Jake Anthony (aka Poodle) host the wildly successful reality TV podcast Reality Gays. They join Nikki on the pod to talk about poppers, falling in love and what happens to good Southern boys when they land in L.A. Nikki leads this crazy throuple, and gets Matt divulge the time he stole his mother's heels, and Poodle to spill the tee 'bout peeing on the carpet. Jake's mama joins in all the way from South Carolina!Mix a mint julep, y'all! We're going down South.Follow us on Instagram @donttellmymother and @nikkilevy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicky Doobs aka Nicole DuBois is a Tik Tok sensation known for her parodies of Hallmark leading ladies, anal-retentive suburban moms and uppity "Country Club" women. Nikki has known Nicky since Nicky was a kid (you following?), and these two have a lot to talk about! Nicky kills us with her story about all the lies her mother told her, and that time she lied right back. Plus, Nicky's mom joins from Florida. Grab a hot toddy and enjoy! It's sweater weather, b!shes.Follow us on IG @donttellmymother and @nikkilevy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Actor Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman starred as Jay in the award-winning series 'Unreal' and is out now in the new Disney+ show 'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.' Before he took Hollywood by storm, Jeffrey was a model in New York City. He tells Nikki about the time he drank a little more than he could...swallow. This story is queer, New York at its finest. Plus! Jeffrey's mom calls in from Canada and we all have a good laugh, and a cry. We stan this man.Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. We love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at @donttellmymother and @nikkilevy. Slide into our DMs and tell us who you want to hear on the pod and what stories are resonating with you. Mwah! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nikki records this at her mom's house in Queens where she's barely hanging on by a thread. But pain is funny! And she has the coolest guest. Bored over quarantine, comedian, writer + Instagram legend Gus Constantellis put on a blonde wig and his mother's housedress, and went viral making ridiculously funny "Greek mom" videos (based on his actual mother). Gus drops by to tell Nikki about growing up Greek in Brooklyn, losing his v-card at a French bathhouse, and why he deeply loves his mother. Then his mom, Julia, joins us and drops some truth bombs. She speaks Greek and Gus translates - this is our first (semi) bilingual episode!Drop us a DM @donttellmymother and @nikkilevy and tell us about a fight (disagreement? beef?) that you and your mom have over and over and over again. Nikki's mom says she's inflexible. She is not! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We get VERY gay with Daryn Carp and Liz Culley, hosts of the wildly popular queer podcast, "Scissoring Isn't a Thing." Liz reveals the time she lost her (lesbian) virginity on a yacht (!!!), and Daryn tells us about the painful memory of dating a closeted, Southern, Christian gal (been there!). And we all talk about why gay men love powerful women. Daryn's mom joins us at the end! Special intro by Jake Anthony from the hit podcast "Reality Gays"!Follow us on Instagram at @donttellmymother and @nikkilevy, and send us a DM about something you haven't told YOUR mother. xoxo Nikki See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lala Milan is a social media maven who starred in Lena Waithe's comedy "Boomerang" on BET. Nikki and Lala talk relationships and why some of them (the bad ones) literally make our stomachs ache! Lala reveals that time she went on a date and got less than she paid for. Plus, her mama joins us from North Carolina and we all cry. This episode is full on girl talk.Fam, follow us on Instagram @donttellmymother and follow Nikki and her motherhood journey @NikkiLevy.Pretty please rate and review us on iTunes! It helps us get the word out about the show. And we wanna know WHAT you want to hear and WHO you want to hear. Tell us everything! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

April Macie is one of the funniest, most outspoken, sex-positive comics out there. She was a finalist on NBC's ‘Last Comic Standing' and can be seen right now in Tiffany Haddish's Netflix special ‘They Ready.' April joins me for perhaps the most awkward-sexy episode yet. Then her mom, Karen, jumps on and tells April and me a thing or two. BTW Karen's looking for a good man, if you know any. Live in Florida? April's performing in Tampa on Labor Day Weekend! All her touring info is right here.Send us a DM to let us know how you are, what you're feeling, how crazy your mother is. We hear it all and we love it. Follow us on Instagram @donttellmymother and follow Nikki personally @NikkiLevy Kisses, bitches.Oh hey, the credits:Hosted, created & produced by Nikki LevyProduced by Liza GlucoftExecutive Produced by Jodi Zuckerman Weiner, Jon Cryer and Lisa Joyner at Discount SushiCo-Producer Andrew CongdonEdited, Mixed + Engineered by Donovan BullenTheme Song by Donovan Bullen + Jo MackenzieCredits by Nikki's mom, Judi LevyCover Art and Logo Design by Liza NelsonCreative Consultant Joshua GarciaIntern Emily Brooke Herman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A longtime friend of the show, Jen Kober is a nationally touring comedian and actor. You can see her on Netflix's 'Dead to Me,' Showtime's 'Black Monday' and Disney+ 'Diary of a Future President.' Jen tells Nikki about the time she boarded a European cruise with 5000 gay men! Nikki and Jen talk mothers, boundaries, and mistaken identity. Jen's surrogate mom/agent Barbara joins the show from New York and explains why comedy can cut through race, politics and just about everything else. Follow us on IG @donttellmymother and @NikkiLevy. DM us about YOUR mama drama or anything at all. We love to hear from you!*CREDITS*Hosted, created & produced by Nikki LevyProduced by Liza GlucoftExecutive Produced by Jodi Zuckerman Weiner, Jon Cryer and Lisa Joyner at Discount SushiCo-Producer Andrew CongdonEdited, Mixed + Engineered by Donovan BullenTheme Song by Donovan Bullen + Jo MackenzieCredits by Nikki's mom, Judi LevyCover Art and Logo Design by Liza NelsonCreative Consultant Joshua Garcia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marla Sokoloff played some of our favorite characters in ABC's iconic comedy block, TGIF, and now she's a film director. Marla tells Nikki about being a child star in 1990s Hollywood, and that one time she crashed her first car on Mulholland Drive. Marla's mom Cindi joins us and embarrasses Marla in the best way possible. Plus, Nikki shares more about her fertility journey. Share YOUR story with us - fertility, sex, romance, mom stuff, life in general - by DMing @donttellmymother We wanna hear from you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daniel Rugg Webb - the first queer comic EVER to perform at the Rose Bowl - tells Nikki about the time he came out to Barack Obama at a BBQ joint. Daniel's mom Toni Sue joins from Texas. And Nikki reveals her brand new fertility journey! If you relate, have a question or just wanna share your own story, drop us a DM @donttellmymother. We wanna hear from you and we promise to hit you back. #inthistogether See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lilan Bowden (Disney's "Andi Mack") wanted to be cool, so she learned how to ride a Harley...with her dad. Nikki and Lilan talk awkward teen years, divorced parents and getting back up. "What We Do In The Shadows" star Harvey Guillén (aka Guillermo) joins in the fun. Did you know "Andi Mack" was the FIRST Disney Channel show EVER to feature an openly gay actor? And it won a GLAAD Award!Follow us @donttellmymother and @nikkilevy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host, producer and podcaster Melissa Rivers is one half of the most iconic mother/daughter duo. Melissa reveals the time she got in trouble for lying and Joan called her out! Nikki and Melissa talk attachment issues, creamed spinach and what it was like to grow up with a legend for a mother. It's juicy and real.Follow us on Instagram @donttellmymother and @NikkiLevy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Actress Eden Sher (The Middle, Step Sisters) tells Nikki about the time she had sex and something got stuck - a love story. Plus, Eden's mom Ivy joins the pod. The gals talk anxiety, minivans and reverse-hoarding. #JewishmomsFollow us on IG @donttellmymother and @NikkiLevy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two-time Emmy nominee and star of Amazon comedy special "Blasian," MICHAEL YO tells Nikki about the time he stole a Dodge Caravan. He does a sick impression of his Korean mother, and Nikki's mom Judi gives Michael advice on being a dad. Ripped from the diaries of a 70-year-old single Jewish lady, Judi gives us an update on her dating life. Bust out the hoses, she's on fire!Follow us on IG @nikkilevy and @donttellmymother See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kimmy Gatewood starred in the Netflix comedy G.L.O.W. and just directed her first feature, GOOD ON PAPER, out now on Netflix. Nikki and Kimmy talk getting laid off and getting laid. Grab a cocktail, it's a kiki.Follow us on IG: @donttellmymother and @nikkilevy Hosted and Produced by Nikki LevyProduced by Liza Glucoft Executive Produced by Discount Sushi (Jon Cryer, Lisa Joyner, Jodi Zuckerman)Co-Produced by Andrew CongdonEdited and Sound Design by Donovan BullenTheme Song by Donovan Bullen & Jo MackenzieAdditional Vocals by Judi Levy (Nikki's mom)Art by Liza NelsonIntern: Joshua GarciaDistributed by ACastSpecial Thanks to Alison Greenspan, Scarlett Davis, Jordyn Palos, our moms See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy final days of Pride! James Barr (gay) and Dan Hudson (non-gay) host UK's #1 LGBTQ+ podcast, A Gay and a NonGay. Nikki, James and Dan talk "spaffing" (google it). James reveals the time he ran into his sexy teacher at a gay bar, and stuff happened. Plus, James' mum calls in from across the pond. Follow us on IG @donttellmymother and @NikkiLevy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're going deep into the dirty South with drag diva Eureka O'Hara (HBO's We're Here, RuPaul's Drag Race). Eureka gets intimate about the two women who raised Eureka - their birth mom and their drag mom, Jacqueline St. James. Jacqueline St. James joins from her RV, and spills tee on Eureka's days as a baby queen. It's a family affair, y'all. Watch Eureka on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6 dropping June 24, 2021.Follow Don't Tell My Mother! on IG @donttellmymother and Nikki Levy @NikkiLevy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two-time Emmy winner Judy Gold (Better Things, The Rosie O'Donnell Show) got suuuper stoned, and police were called. Her sons, Ben and Henry, join in for this cautionary tale and have their own story to tell. Check out Judy's book "Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come for the Comedians, We're All in Trouble." Follow Don't Tell My Mother! on IG @donttellmymother and follow Nikki @NikkiLevy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Real Housewives of Orange County star Braunwyn Windham Burke came out as a lesbian. She tells Nikki her full red, ORANGE, yellow, green, blue, and violet coming out story right here. Braunwyn's mom, Dr. Deb, joins, and tells us all about baby/teenage Braunwyn. Happy PrideFollow Don't Tell My Mother! on IG @DontTellMyMother and Nikki @nikkilevy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daniel Franzese played the iconic character "Damian" in Mean Girls, and forever changed gay representation in film. Daniel's kicking off Pride Month with Nikki by revealing that time he went to conversion therapy, and got the f*&k out. His mommy, Noni DeeDee, joins in at 25:15 with a few choice words. You don't wanna miss huh! Fam, we want to hear YOUR stories. Leave a message at 213-290-0762 and tell us about your first queer crush! Is it a teacher? Movie/TV star? Classmate? Mom's BFF? Spill it and we'll shout you out in our next episode! Happy Pride! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Constance Zimmer (Good Trouble, UnREAL) used to sneak out her bedroom window to hook up with a boy. She thought she was getting away with it...til we called her mom! Today, we spill the tea to Constance's daughter, Coco. It's three generations of Zimmer women on Don't Tell My Mother! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Constance Zimmer (UnREAL, Entourage, Good Trouble) used to sneak out the window to hook up with a rock star. Did her mom know this whole time!? Join Nikki, Constance and Constance's mom Ingrid as the truth comes out. This is the real The O.C.! Check out Constance on new episodes of 'Good Trouble' (which she also directs!) on July 14th. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sophia Ali from Amazon's hit show "The Wilds" learned safe sex from her mother, and has the box of condoms to prove it. Sophia comes to us from "Down Under," which is totally appropriate for this story. Plus, we get to meet her awesome mom! Follow Sophia on IG @sophiatali cuz you will want more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Olympic figure skating champion Adam Rippon tells Nikki about the time he crashed the family computer with porn. Plus, his mom Kelly joins, and surprises everyone! Check out Kelly's new parenting book "Parent Up" and learn a few things. Follow Adam @adaripp and Kelly @krippon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian Orlando Leyba (HBO Max, TBS) is a loving husband and adorable human, but he got into the fight of his life one night in Miami. His wife, Vanessa, joins the 'cast, and Nikki finally gets to practice her Spanish. Follow Orlando on IG @heylando See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'Good Trouble' star Sherry Cola takes us back to her early 20s when she was the house sitter from hell. But don't let that fool you - she's now an awesome activist for AAPI and LGBTQ+ rights, and a pretty hilarious human. Follow Sherry on IG @shrrycola (Psst...don't leave her your keys) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Legendary comedian and actress Margaret Cho takes us back to 1980s San Francisco when she got so high, she saw a mastodon in the kitchen. Plus, special guest Atsuko joins Margaret and Nikki. Follow Margaret on IG @margaret_cho See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Groundbreaking actress and advocate Angelica Ross (Pose, American Horror Story) tells Nikki about the first time she became a pageant queen, as a teen in Racine, Wisconsin. Plus, learn what a "peplum" is (we had no idea). Follow Angelica on IG @angelicaross and get inspired. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea Lately writer and comedian Sarah Colonna tells Nikki about the time she went to Burning Man and got really high. Nikki's Mom aka "Judi from the Bronx" makes her debut, and they talk drugs and porn. Get more Sarah at https://www.sarahcolonna.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian and actor Zainab Johnson (Amazon's Upload, Netflix's History of Swear Words) brings an unexpected visitor back home. Plus, Nikki and Zainab are joined by Zainab's mom all the way in Michigan. Follow Zainab on IG @zainabjohnson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

RuPaul's Drag Race star and gay rights activist Miz Cracker tells Nikki about that time she drank her way to the top in corporate America. Miz Cracker's mom joins the party. Check out Miz Cracker's podcast "She's A Woman with Miz Cracker" and follow her on Instagram at @miz_cracker See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian + actor Barry Rothbart (Showtime's Kidding, The Lovebirds) was young, broke and insecure about his body. Then 800 gay men changed his life. Nikki + Barry are joined by a very special Jewish mother. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'Schitt's Creek' star Emily Hampshire tells Nikki about an exotic massage that changed her life. And gave her a new name. Hilarious and brilliant, Emily reveals what led her to travel across the country in search of catharsis. Nikki and Emily are joined by a very special guest. Enjoy our maiden voyage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bad choices make great stories. Don't Tell My Mother! is where your favorite icons from TV, sports, music and comedy tell true stories they'd NEVER want their moms to know. And sometimes, their moms join in for the fun. Hosted by story whisperer Nikki Levy who puts the “fun” in dysfunction. Subscribe to Don't Tell My Mother! today. First episode arrives Tuesday, March 2. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.