Jess & The Guest Podcast

Ted Lasso's Stephen Manas stops by the podcast to talk about the audition process, funny ways he's been recognized, choreography, cast bonding nights, favorite scenes, and more.

Comedian Brian Moses stops by the podcast to talk about Roast Battle, standup, living in LA, dating advice, Jim Carrey and much more.

Actor Asher Grodman stops by the podcast to talk about starring in the hit comedy Ghosts, acting, horrible auditions, comedy, wearing no pants on set, and most importantly, the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Milana Vayntrub stops by the podcast to talk Matt Damon, Lebron James, horror audition stories and more!

Comedian Matt Rogers joins the podcast to talk about his new special, Have You Heard of Christmas? Whether you celebrate Christmas or not you will love this special. We talk Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, horror auditions and more.

Comedian Jade Catta -Preta joins Jess to talk about starring in The Soup, stand up comedy, audition horror stories, her new show on Hulu, biggest pet peeves and so much much more.

Comedian Mary Beth Barone joins the podcast to talk about being on tour, dressing as Travis Barker for Spotify's Halloween Party, biggest pet peeves, crazy things that happen at live shows,  performing on The Tonight Show, and so much more.

Comedian Jon Gabrus joins the podcast to talk improv, Drunk History, attending 20 + bachelor parties, Wild N'Out, The Wedding Coach, Guy Code and so much more. He is one of the funniest people I have ever met. 

Comedian Lara Beitz joins the podcast to talk about being a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, being the first standup on Lights Out With David Spade, worst gigs in the pandemic, the first night back at The Comedy Store after the pandemic and so much more.

Comedian Craig Conant stops by the podcast to tell the craziest story I have ever heard! We talk standup comedy in a pandemic, getting raided by the police, having Bill Burr on his podcast, adult dodgeball, having the best hair in comedy and so much more. He makes me laugh so hard.

Kristian Nairn, (Hodor on Game of Thrones and International DJ) joins the podcast to talk all things Game of Thrones! From his audition to his final scene, Ed Sheeran's cameo, meeting Kit Harrington for the first time, the infamous Hodor costume, horrible audition stories, DJ'ing through riots and so much more!

Comedian Michael Lenoci stops by the podcast to talk standup, being on the road, podcasts, the photograph story with Bobby Lee and so much more.

David Elsendoorn who plays Jan Maas on Ted Lasso stops by the podcast to talk about the Ted Lasso after Emmys parties, joining the cast during season 2, rooming with Cristo Fernandez, standup and being in the circus.

Journalist Keith Jones stops by the podcast to talk about reporting at the most dangerous border in the world, covering high profile stories, how rescuing a pig on the side of the highway brought him to Philadelphia, Coach Jay Wright and interesting fan interactions.

Joey Diaz stops by the podcast and talks about starring in The Many Saints of Newark, acting, comedy, his worst standup gig, biggest life lessons and gives me the best dating advice I have ever received.

Taylor Misiak (Dave, American Vandal, Lil Dicky Pillow Talking) joins Jess to talk about starring in Dave, working on Season 2, acting with Lil Dicky, working with celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian, Young Thug, Gunna, acting, and the greatest city in the world: Philadelphia. 

Comedian Ryan Sickler joins the podcast to talk about standup, storytelling, his podcast, The Honeydew, which goes over the lowlights of life, being on tour with Tom Segura, working with Kevin Hart, playing Vegas and stadiums, and so much more.

Kola Bokinni (Ted Lasso) joins the podcast today talking about his iconic scenes in Ted Lasso, his first time meeting Jason Sudeikis, acting, pranks on set, and an upcoming dance scene. He is the best.

Diallo Riddle stops by the podcast today to talk about co-creating shows like Southside, Sherman's Showcase, working with celebrities like President Obama, Gwyneth Paltrow, Stephen Colbert, writing television, music, creating, and the best Snoop Dog story I have ever heard.

Brooks Wheelan stops by the podcast to talk about his half hour special, his rollerblading joke, selling TV shows in a pandemic, starting comedy at 19 years old, sexy karaoke songs and so much more. He is the best.

Ginger Zee joins the podcast to talk about her decision to enter a mental institution 10 days before starting GMA, her incredible books ( and new book), mental health tips, INSANE travel stories, the time I dated a magician, the funniest place she's ever been recognized and so much more.

Flula Borg joins the podcast today to talk about starring in The Suicide Squad, working with Margot Robbie, cast night outs, giving workout advice to John Cena, starring in Pitch Perfect 2, working with Dirk Nowitzki and Kobe Bryant, being on a nude beach with Conan and so much more. He is the best.

Adam Yenser (The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Conan) joins Jess to talk about working at The Ellen Degeneres Show, having his parents called by Conan O'Brien, waking up Norm Macdonald, performing  Kevin the Cashier on Ellen, doing standup, working on the Tonight Show, losing the Tonight Show, and so much more.

Scott Michael Foster joins Jess to talk about acting in You, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and Greek, performing at Radio City Music Hall, funny horrible audition stories, inspiring Justin Bieber, creating your own material, comedy and acting.

Carleigh Bettiol (Original Cast Member of Hamilton, The Cher Show) stops by to talk about Hamilton, working with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Disney+ filming, the audition process, performing as Eliza in Hamilton, The Tony's and so much more.

Michael Yo (America's Got Talent, Joe Rogan Experience, Comedy Special: Blasian), joins Jess to talk about getting dared to do standup by Chelsea Handler, getting kissed by Jennifer Aniston, his new comedy special, almost dying of covid, being on the pilot of Fear Factor with Joe Rogan and being mad at Justin Timberlake.

Cristo Fernandez ( Ted Lasso), joins Jess to talk about Season 2 of Ted Lasso, meeting Jason Sudeikis for the first time, comedy, acting, being a professional soccer player.

Jim O'Heir ( Parks and Recreation, Friends, Middle Man) joins the podcast to talk about working on Parks and Recreation, love scenes, working with Amy Poehler, comedy, acting, almost killing Ray Romano and most importantly, having a huge penis. I would throw myself in front of a bus for Jim, he is the best. SHOW LESS

Cipha Sounds(Chappelle's Show, Laugh Mob's Laff Tracks, Take It Personal) joins Jess to talk about being on the road with Dave Chappelle, breaking Rhianna, Rick Ross, touring with Michelle Wolf and Michael Che, standup during Covid, and most importantly, the war on crocs.

Chris Kattan (SNL, A Night At The Roxbury, Undercover Brother, Baby Don't Hurt Me Now: Stories and Scars from SNL) joins the podcast this week! We talk SNL, The Groundlings, Undercover Brother Dance Moves, Rob Lowe, Working with Charlize Theron and Jennifer Lopez, his iconic characters and a great Lorne Michaels Impression. He is one of the smartest and funniest people I have ever seen.

Mark Normand (The Tonight Show, Conan, Out to Lunch, Amy Schumer Presents: Mark Normand: Don't Be Yourself) joins Jess to talk about texting Jerry Seinfeld, his recent Tonight Show appearance on The Staten Island Ferry,  appearing on the Joe Rogan Experiment, pitching tv shows, Hollywood, acting, writing comedy and literally everything. He is the best.

Ben Higgins (The Bachelor, Alone in Plain Sight), joins Jess to talk about filming The Bachelor while having a parasite, his new book, Alone in Plain Sight: Searching For Connection When You're Seen But Not Known, his flash mob proposal, doing standup for the first time on NBC and his upcoming wedding.

Mary Elizabeth Ellis (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Godmothered, Santa Clarita Diet, Reno 911!) joins Jess to talk about It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, working with Danny DeVito, bad audition stories and growing up with Lance Bass. 

Carole Baskin joins Jess to talk Tiger King, her relationship with Howard, Dancing With The Stars, the future of Zoo's, and gives Jess great dating advice.

Lauren Lapkus (The Wrong Missy, Between Two Ferns, Jurassic World, Orange Is The New Black) joins Jess to talk about starring in The Wrong Missy, working with David Spade and Zack Galifankis, yelling at Adam Sandler's kids, starring in Between Two Ferns, and most importantly, The Bachelor franchise.

David Henrie (Reagan, Wizards of Waverly Place, This Is The Year, How I Met Your Mother), joins Jess to discuss his upcoming movie Reagan, meeting Dennis Quaid, working with Shakira, Sylester Stallone, and oh yeah, meeting the Pope.