Comedian Kari Assad and her friend James Hillmer interview comedians about times they were ghosted romantically, professionally or...literally.
Ghost Detective is BACK for Season 4! We're back and with new team members?! That's right baby the detective agency is expanding and we can't wait for you all to listen. Please applaud our newest members Julia Stone @akajuliastone and Marc Solo @heysolo88! This season is very special because we are giving you the beloved Ghost Detective episodes and a NEW addition: the VAMPIRE DIARIES! This is a mini series where we talk to people about their interaction with an emotional vampire! Tune in and get ready for fun! Also be sure to check out our friends over at Perfect Politics @perfectpoliticspod! Perfect Politics is hosted by comedians, roommates, and friends Sam Lindsey and Milan Patel. They talk about the news, movies, their personal lives and whatever else they wanna talk about! You can listen to on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Follow @perfectpoliticspod on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok.
Kari and James reflect on the season and share listeners' submissions for favorite moments from the season and podcast so far. They also discuss plans for Season 4! We really love making this and need listener support to make it feasible in our busy lives. If you would like to donate to the podcast at any time, Venmo Kari @Karina-Assad. Donations go a long way to keeping this viable for James to record and edit. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective . Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
Katie Novotny (@kathnovotny) shares her tale of being ghosted after dating someone in her study abroad program. We're joined by the intrepid Julia Stone (@akajuliastone) in the Guest Detective seat. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective . Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
This week Julia Stone (@akajuliastone) brings us our very first story about being vampired, rather than ghosted. We're joined by Katie Novotny (@kathnovotny) as our Guest Detective. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective . Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
We had a great time chatting with Nthenya (@im_nthenya) about the occasional LA occurrence when you lose an acquaintance to some kind of group. We are joined by Ilene Yang (@yangilenea) in the Guest Detective seat. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective . Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
Kari and James try to solve the case of Ilene Yang (@yangilenea) being ghosted by a posh boy in a band. We are joined in our sleuthing by Nthenya (@im_nthenya). Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective . Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
This week we talked to Maggie Rieth Austin (@maggierieth) and Sarah Adams (@sarahanneadams) of Unstable Topics to solve the mystery of a group of LA writer types never giving notes on their screenplay! See a proof of concept short based on their screenplay here. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective . Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer. Ads this Week: @UnstableTopics A comedy trivia podcast with besties @sarahanneadams & @maggierieth of @themonthlyjunk
We talked to comedian and TV writer, Alexis Bradby (@alexisbradby) about someone who sent very mixed messages and then ghosted. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective . Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer. Ads this Week: @UnstableTopics A comedy trivia podcast with besties @sarahanneadams & @maggierieth of @themonthlyjunk
This week we talked to Dan Frey, screenwriter and author of The Future is Yours and Dreambound. Dan tells us about his artsy period in grad school when an older woman ghosted him. Dan and his writing partner also wrote Descendants: The Rise of Red, out on Disney Plus in July. See the trailer here. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective . Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer. Ads this Week: @UnstableTopics A comedy trivia podcast with besties @sarahanneadams & @maggierieth of @themonthlyjunk
This week Kari helps James solve the case of why he's been so fixated on being sober for the past 19 years. James talks about finding the subculture of Straight Edge hardcore punk and how he also ghosted his dad. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective . Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
Eric Owusu (@eric.kay.owusu) tells Kari and James the story of a date that seemed to go well but didn't pan out. We also learn a lot about polyamory and some of the distinctions therein. You can view his standup special here. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective . Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer. Ads this Week: @UnstableTopics A comedy trivia podcast with besties @sarahanneadams & @maggierieth of @themonthlyjunk
Sophia Zolan (@sophiazolan) asks for our help cracking the case of how her college bestie up and ghosted her. She's joined by Guest Detective, Aisha Alfa (@aishaalfa). Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective . Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer. Ad this Week: @UnstableTopics A comedy trivia podcast with besties @sarahanneadams & @maggierieth of @themonthlyjunk
This week we heard Aisha Alfa(@aishaalfa)'s tale of being ghosted by a friend who had maybe heard a lot of misinformation but also left without a trace. She's joined by our Guest Detective (@sophiazolan). Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective . Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer. Ads this Week: Check out Cleopodtra to hear these "two Middle Eastern comedy queens on an expedition to dig up the funny from the First Generation experience." + @UnstableTopics A comedy trivia podcast with besties @sarahanneadams &@maggierieth of @themonthlyjunk
We're joined by the cohosts of Cleopodtra (@cleopodtra)! Christie Bahna (@autobahna) tells her ghosting story and Lynn Maleh (@helynnmolly) returns as a Guest Detective. Check out Cleopodtra to hear these "two Middle Eastern comedy queens on an expedition to dig up the funny from the First Generation experience." Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective . Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
In a surprisingly silly episode, Max Kerwien (@kerwien) tells the story of getting surgery to deal with his Chron's disease. Guest Detective Andy Rider (@rideragain) and James can't help derailing Max and Kari the entire way. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective . Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
We kick off Season 3 with friend and enemy of the show, Andy Rider (IG: @andyrideragain). We're joined by Guest Detective, friend and enemy of Andy, Max Kerwien (@kerwien). Andy tells us his ghosting story from back in high school when he tried to set his friend up on a date. Andy hosts a monthly show at the Hollywood Improv called Gimmie Gimmie Peach Samba. Tickets for the Jan 27th show can be found here. We love Andy! Stay tuned for his turn as a Guest Detective next week!
Kari and James wrap up Season 2 with some discussion of what they've learned, movies that happen to have ghosts in them and, of course, Robin Williams.
We had a special discussion about ghosting with Lynn Maleh (@heylynnmolly) and a guest detective, Amy Silverberg (@amysilverberg). We talked for a bit about why our two guests choose to ghost people, and then hear a quick ghosting story from Lynn. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
Leah Bonnema (@leahbonnema) talks to us about a former friend who sucked her dry and ghosted her out of nowhere. Leah is the cohost of @wereyouraisedbywolves and has wonderful standup sets on Don't Tell Comedy and the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
Kari and James catch up while answering some listener questions. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
We talked to Mattea Greene (screenwriter on Cobra Kai) about what's at stake in the current WGA strike. You can learn more about the strike and how to support here. The WGA's demands are listed here. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
We talked to Katrina Davis (@katrinasivad) about the hot guy who worked with her at a pizza parlor. You can check out her comedy special "Figuring it Out" on Comedy Dynamics, here. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
Drew Landry (@mrdrewlandry) talked to us about his childhood friend and the special he made for her, All My Friends Are Dead. Check it out here. This episode is part 2 of 2 episodes we recorded with Drew and Kandice Martellaro. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
We had a very special chat with Kandice Martellaro (@kandice_martellaro_) about a friend who passed away. Kandice is a very funny comedian, writer, and the director of Drew Landry's special, All My Friends Are Dead. Check it out here. This episode is part 1 of 2 episodes we recorded with Kandice and Drew Landry. Tune in next week to hear Drew's ghosting story. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
We have a party-sized episode this week with back-to-back ghosting stories from Kara (@kara.keeps.going) and Kaley (@zekaleymorrison) Morrison of the Twindigenous podcast! Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
We talked to Anna Valenzuela (@annavisfunny) about the man who fully truly actually really ghosted her. It's a wild one. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
This week we're sharing our live episode from back in October. It was a lot of fun! In this episode you'll hear comics do standup sets and then serve as guest detectives solving ghosting cases for our audience members. You'll hear sets from @rachelsafety, @bripruett, @moniquemoreaucomedy, and @mikefalzone! Live musical accompaniment was provided by @thewillhuse. This episode was recored live on 10/17/22 at the Glendale Room in Glendale, CA. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
Mike Falzone (@mikefalzone) talked to us about the ghost that taught him lessons about moving on and spending time wisely. Mike is the host of the very cool crowd work standup show, Surrounded. You can see the next Surrounded at the Hollywood Improv THIS FRIDAY, March 24th (tickets here). Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer. This episode was recorded by Marc Solomon at Slo Mo King Studio.
We talked to Kristal Adams (@thedarkkristal) to solve the case of a smooth operator who ghosted her. We talked a lot about musicals, love bombing, long first dates, and the complexities of dating in and around religious communities. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer. This episode was recorded by Marc Solomon at Slo Mo King Studio.
We took on the case of the disappearing smoke break buddy for Diana Hong (@dhongcomedy). We talked about fringe religious groups, snitches, and why our show f*cks up our guests. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
We talked with Chris Estrada (This Fool) about spirited connections he made growing up in LA, being a bummer on dates, and projecting ourselves onto other people's business. Chris is the co-creator and star ofThis Fool on Hulu. You can follow him on IG @chrisestradacomic. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer. This episode was recorded by Marc Solomon at Slo Mo King Studio.
We talked to McKenzie Goodwin (@mckgoodwin) about her near-constant ghosting by an unlikely suspect. We really got to the bottom of this one because it's just sorta silly and maybe a big misunderstanding. We talk a lot about cell phone features, fart humor, and Arizona history. McKenzie is co-host of @twodykesandamic and a hilarious comedian! You can see McKenzie and Rachel take their podcast on the road all over the U.S. March-June and find tickets here. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
We're back! We jump right into Season 2 with Rachel Scanlon! (@rachelsafety) She regales us with the tale of her ghost, Santa Maria. Rachel runs us through the hot and heavy haunting that includes a non-tit tit pic, 1000 photos of Rachel's own face, and the healthy dose of self-reflection you've come to expect from Ghost Detective. Rachel is one half of the hilarious podcast, @twodykesandamic and hosts her own show, I Love You Rachel Scanlon. Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
We're still alive! We've recorded most of Season 2 and will start releasing episodes in February. Kari and I wanted to put something out previewing what's to come in Season 2 (Amazing guests! Live Episode!) and we mostly just caught up and chatted about some ghosty things. -James
We did it! Listen to Kari and James reflect on Season 1 and answer listener questions. We have some guests already booked for Season 2 and we'll start banking those to get back up and running ASAP. Save the date! October 17th we'll be bringing Ghost Detective to you LIVE at the Glendale Room. We're gonna have comics do standup and then ask the audience about their ghosting stories. We really wanna see you! Come out for it! Watch this show's IG and our socials for more info. Follow this podcast on IG @kariassadshostdetective. You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad. Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
Kari and James help solve the case for Holly Brown (@hollybrowncomedy) who was ghosted by a longtime close friend. Check out Holly's show, Salty AF at the Hollywood Improv every month. The next show is Friday the week this comes out with Langston Kerman and Laurie Kilmartin! Tickets at the Hollywood Improv website. Follow this podcast on IG @kariassadshostdetective. You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad. Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
This week Kari and James cross international borders with Andrew Johnston (@mandrewbrawnston, Roast Battle Canada) to solve a Toronto ghosting. There's also a hefty amount of Mrs. Doubtfire and League of Their Own talk. You should buy Andrew's album A Special Place in Hell Follow this podcast on IG @kariassadshostdetective. You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad. Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
Lexie Grace (@smilelexie) came with a very unique ghosting story from her days being very active in the youth group at her church. Kari and James try to find out why the hip young youth pastor would ghost someone as sweet and positive as Lexie. Follow this podcast on IG @kariassadshostdetective. You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad. Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer. You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.
When Kari and James take a case they often have to do a lot of investigating on their own. Teresa Lee (You Can Tell Me Anything) came with emails, an oral history of living in New York City, a pending Instagram comment, and so much more. Teresa has accrued a lot of wisdom about relationships, therapy, and difficult conversations on her podcast, You Can Tell Me Anything. Follow her on Twitter @leresatee or Instagram @teresaleebot. Follow this podcast on IG @kariassadshostdetective. You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad. Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer. You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.
Kari and James investigate the ghosting of Kimberly Clark (Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready; The Late Late Show with James Corden) by an ex-NBA player. Kimberly talks about run-ins with the ghoster at multiple Trader Joe's locations, loving the LA Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel, and why bad boys need to leave the Molly Ringwald types alone. You can follow Kimberly on Twitter (@ClarkKimberlyL) and Instagram (@kimberlyclarkcomedy). Check out her episode of Netflix's They Ready in Season 2 and her James Corden set. You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.
This week James and Kari talk with the archduke of NoHo, Joe Kaye (@joecharleskay) about being ghosted by a friend in comedy. Joe and Kari talk about navigating open mics and Twitter beef and a healthy amount about the Toy Story franchise. Joe is a hilarious comedian and hosts a spectacular monthly comedy show, Avatar 2 at the Good Nite in North Hollywood. Avatar 2 happens every third Saturday of the month. Follow the Good Nite (@thegoodnite) to be reminded. You can find Joe on Twitter and Instagram @joecharleskaye You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.
We had so much fun with standup comedian Bri Pruett (Just For Laughs, TED, Comedy Central) as she laid out a fascinating investigation that drew on her experience living in Portland, Oregon and writing a sex and relationship column. This one had quite a twist. We learned a lot about being upfront and consensual about what you want, and a little about rain catchment systems. You can find Bri @bripruett on Instagram and Twitter. You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.
This week Isa Medina (@isaamedinaa_) brought us all the evidence to figure out why her work wife ghosted her and abandoned her credit card. Isa is one half of the very insightful Sounds Like a Cult podcast and can be found doing comedy around Los Angeles at places like the Hollywood Improv and Comedy Store. If you find yourself near Scotland, Isa will be part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival next month! Isa's Twitter and Instagram. You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.
We dropped this one early to tell you about a show Kari is cohosting on Friday, July 15th at Crow Comedy: We Are Having An Abortion (Rights Fundraiser) The show will be supporting Access Reproductive Care - Southeast. We also had a very special drop-in guest, Kari's mom! Mama Assad talks to us for a bit on Zoom about the Roe v. Wade reversal and being a person of faith who has ghosted an anti-choice position. Then we spend a good amount of time answering listener questions. It's a packed episode! You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.
This week we investigate a potential long con airport drop-off operation with Monique Moreau (Largo, Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne Comedy Festival). Her investigation covers manic pixie dream girls, the 2008 recession, Eagle Rock, and date scheduling etiquette. You can follow Monique on Instagram @moniquemoreaucomedy You can see her monthly live show, Cute Vibes at the Yard Theater in Los Angeles. Also, Kari is hosting an abortion rights benefit show 7/15 at Crow Comedy: We Are Having An Abortion (7/15) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-having-an-abortion-rights-fundraiser-tickets-378783681187 You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.
Kari chats with Valerie Tosi (Conan, Stan Against Evil) about the frustration of being ghosted by potential jobs in the entertainment industry. Valerie's album Beach Trash is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp. You can follow her on IG @valeri_tosi and Twitter @valerie_tosi. You can also see her hosting the Mermaid Comedy Hour every second Monday of the month at the Hollywood Improv. You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.
Kari and James investigate the partial disappearance of an ex of Kaitlyn Jeffers (@jeffernaut, @_kaitlynjeffers) from her days in the New York punk scene. You can see Kaitlyn on the new season of Peacock's Rutherford Falls and read her writing for the Hard Times. You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.
CW: Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Religious Abuse, Trauma. In this special episode of Ghost Detective, Andrea Guzzetta (@andreaguzzetta) tells her story of ghosting the anti-choice religious beliefs she learned growing up. Andrea makes beautiful art you can see on her IG or at her website. You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.
Kari and James help Christine Medrano (@chrissymeds, Bob's Burgers, We've Got Company with Marc Rebillet) figure out whether it was the wine, the shirt, or the poem that led to ghosting by a possible chuckle f*cker. You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.
Kari and James investigate the ghosting of Madison Shepard (Single Drunk Female, HBO's Barry) by a rockabilly boy we're calling "Johnny Bravo" You can find Madison on Instagram @madison_shepard Madison Shepard is a writer, comedian and actor. She has opened for Maria Bamford and Dulcé Sloan, and her standup was featured on WhoHaha, Funny or Die, and Buzzfeed. She can be seen in Comedy Central's The New Negroes, HBO's Barry, and she plays Gail on Freeform's new series Single Drunk Female. Kari can be found on Instagram @assadkarirocks or Twitter @kariassad You can follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Cohosted, Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer
In the pilot episode of Kari Assad Ghost Detective, cohost James Hillmer investigate's Kari's origin story when she was ghosted by a man we're calling Julio. You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.
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