Let's Get Silly!

Jamie Bliss is a comedian and just recently ran a monthly storytelling show in LA called Candidly. She also wrote and produced a short film, titled “So OCD”. It's focused on mental health and is showing at festivals. Insta @theblissfulone TT @theblissfulone Twitter @DanceBliss Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at letsgetsillypodcast@gmail.com. Produced by Cj Merriman. Audio Engineered by Pam Cameron. Music by T.S. Grooves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

Brittney S. Wheeler is a theatre enthusiast born and bred in LA. A budding director, seasoned actor, dramaturg, and classically trained vocalist, she recently made Black HERstory by becoming one of the first Black Cis-Female Associate Artistic Directors of her beloved theatre company's (Celebration Theatre) almost 40-year history of LGBT theatre. Proud member of AEA. Currently working on an MA in Theatre Arts from CSUN where she will explore the idea of memory and race on the Black Cis-Female singing voice. IG: wheelzofadream1135 Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at letsgetsillypodcast@gmail.com. Produced by Cj Merriman. Audio Engineered by Pam Cameron. Music by T.S. Grooves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

KP Parker is a comedian and filmmaker. She's part of an all-female comedy trio called, Best Actress that does clowning, sketch, and live performance. She also makes films for Channel 101, which hosts monthly competitive comedy shorts screenings. KP loves finding creative ways to make funny ideas happen, and be delightfully stupid in the process. KP can be found…..@kpifthatscool @bestactressla Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at letsgetsillypodcast@gmail.com. Produced by Cj Merriman. Audio Engineered by Pam Cameron. Music by T.S. Grooves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

Season 3 kicks off with the very funny and very talented stand up, Eric Owusu. We talk about the Magic for Hooddudes, are favorite meme's and watching stupid stuff with our cousins. Plus Eric won the trophy for best Improv Rap. Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at letsgetsillypodcast@gmail.com. Produced by Cj Merriman. Audio Engineered by Pam Cameron. Music by T.S. Grooves. More about Eric: Eric Owusu is a LA-based comedian, writer, and dessert enthusiast from Maryland. He's an optimist who loves to laugh and enjoys the occasional heated debate where he gets to show how much of a bleeding heart liberal he is. He has written for Disney, CBS, and Yahoo and has performed stand up comedy all over these United States. instagram: eric.kay.owusu twitter: owusukid --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

This week, I'm talking with actor, writer, and fellow podcaster, Scott Leggett. We discuss the brilliance of Steve Martin, Kate McKinnon, and various grips needed to milk a goat versus a cow. Listen as my clown comes out during the Laugh Battle and our discussion of the juxtaposition of being surprised. Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at letsgetsillypodcast@gmail.com. Produced by Cj Merriman. Audio Engineered by Pam Cameron. Music by T.S. Grooves. More about Scott… Scott Leggett is an actor, VO artist, director, writer and producer. He co-hosts a podcast about plays and playwrights called Theatre Theater Pod. He's a nerd and a lover. TWITTER & INSTAGRAM @scottleggs --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

This week I'm talking to the great Pavar Snipe, VO actress to Peacock's “Dragons: The Nine Realms” and ABC's “When Nature Calls w/ Helen Mirren”. We giggle our way through our favorite comedians, get silly with the Laugh Battle, and she acts out her favorite characters! Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at letsgetsillypodcast@gmail.com. Produced by Cj Merriman. Audio Engineered by Pam Cameron. Music by T.S. Grooves. More about Pavar.... Pavar Snipe is a writer and VO actress on Dragons: The Nine Realms on Peacock and ABC's "When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren". Based in NYC, she is a comedian, writer, and disability advocate. Before launching her comedy career, Pavar was a hip-hop morning radio personality and TV News Producer. Pavar crossed the country for celebrity interviews, awards shows, and press junkets. She has interviewed President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama, and First Lady Michelle Obama. She brought audiences candid conversations with the biggest names in Hip-Hop and R&B. As a disabled writer and comedian, Pavar champions disability awareness and amplifies the voice of that vastly underrepresented community. Social media: IG: @pavarcomedy Twitter: @pavarcomedy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

In this special edition mini-sode, I'm debuting a brand new segment called, "Laugh- A-Long". Instead of singing a song, come laugh-a-long with my buddy Lisa Sanphillipo and me. We're doing "The Waltz of the Snowflakes" from the ballet, "Nutcracker". Enjoy! Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at letsgetsillypodcast@gmail.com. Produced by Cj Merriman. Audio Engineered by Pam Cameron. Music by T.S. Grooves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

In this special edition mini-sode, I'm debuting a brand new segment called, "Laugh- A-Long". Instead of singing a song, come laugh-a-long with my buddy Lisa Sanphillipo and me. We're doing a medley of Xmas songs, " Oh Christmas Tree", "Do You Hear What I Hear", and "Deck the Halls". Enjoy! Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at letsgetsillypodcast@gmail.com. Produced by Cj Merriman. Audio Engineered by Pam Cameron. Music by T.S. Grooves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

For this week's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with clown and puppeteer, Marian Gonzalez. We discuss learning from the Muppets, clowning on a public bus, are shared love of Harpo Marx and the fine line between audiences loving you and hating you. Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at letsgetsillypodcast@gmail.com. Produced by Cj Merriman. Audio Engineered by Pam Cameron. Music by T.S. Grooves. More About Marian: Marian is a theater artist and puppeteer born and raised in Los Angeles. You probably saw her doing something in late-night live theater, Sacred Fools, or at the Hollywood Fringe and have a crush on her now. Twitter: @TheGonzalez Insta: Missussmartian --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

In this very special episode #11, I'm talking with Nicole Mackie, host of Dude that's F*cked Up podcast, voice over actor, writer, and all around funny person. We discuss being comedy late-bloomers, the unintentional silliness of reality tv shows (#LoveIsland), and why watching the awkward-cringe of teenage life on tv is actual quite cathartic. Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at letsgetsillypodcast@gmail.com. Produced by Cj Merriman. Audio Engineered by Pam Cameron. Music by T.S. Grooves. More About Nicole: Bio: Nicole Mackie (she/her) is a comedian, writer, podcaster and voice actor. You can find her every Wednesday hosting the not-suitable-for-work WhoHaha Podcast "Dude, That's F*cked Up," or check out her more family-friendly comedy on the YouTube Channels ArcadeCloud and ArcadeBlox! IG/TW: nmackie TikTok: nicole.mackie --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

Actor, improviser, and all around awesome fella, Johnny Ray Meeks (Crazy Ex- Girlfriend) joins Dashia in this week's episode of LGS. They talk about the versatility of Steve Martin, unintentionally witnessing someone doing something silly, and the awkward things teenagers do to have fun. Remember to rate, review and share Let's Get Silly to anyone who needs more silliness in life. Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at letsgetsillypodcast@gmail.com. Produced by Cj Merriman. Music by T.S. Grooves. More about Johnny Johnny is an actor/ improviser/writer originally from St. Louis, MO. He has been performing and teaching improvisational comedy at The Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Theatre in Los Angeles since 2005 and now serves as the Director of Education for the UCB Training Center. As an actor, you may have seen Johnny on TV on such shows as Brooklyn 99, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Modern Family, Up All Night, NTSF:SD:SUV::, Comedy Bang Bang among others. Johnny co-wrote and starred in the film Alleyball, winner "Best Feature" of both the SoCal Independent Film Festival and the New York Independent Features Festival. Twitter: @johnnyraymeeks Instagram: @johnnyraymeeks Shout Outs: Sea of Thieves Polenta --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

Laugh Yoga w/ Lisa Sanphillipo This week on LGS, Lisa Sanphillippo (comedian, teacher, and Laugh Yoga Leader) and I discuss the Seattle sketch comedy scene, the realness of cringe humor, and how different eras in comedy shaped our youth. We also discuss her interest in Laugh Yoga and how dumb, fun, and absurd comedy is as delicious as a piece of chocolate cake. Remember to rate, review and share Let's Get Silly to anyone who needs more silliness in life. Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at letsgetsillypodcast@gmail.com. Produced by Cj Merriman Music by T.S. Grooves More About Lisa: Lisa Sanphillippo started her comedy career directing a Peanuts cartoon in third grade. She got rave reviews. Since that time she has had many roles in plays and sketch comedy (with four different groups), lead Science Demonstrations and garden tours for folks of all ages, was Mrs. Claus over Zoom for the little children this last winter. And currently teaches Laughter Yoga. IG: @sanphillippo Facebook: Lisa Sanphillippo Let's Get Silly's Shout Outs: Ginger Chew Candy (Yum!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

We're back and I've got something special for you...In this week's episode, Omari Soulfinger (Comedian, Advocate, and Clown) and I discuss how cringe comedy is an invitation to love ourselves, the magic of Mr. Bean, Marx Brothers, and Charlie Chaplin, and the magical silliness of being a new parent. We also share stories of being a mischievousness clown and how clown names can quickly turn dirty. Remember to rate, review and share Let's Get Silly to anyone who needs more silliness in their life. Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at letsgetsillypodcast@gmail.com. More About Omari: Omari Soulfinger, MSW (he/they) is a comedian- advocate, from Brooklyn NY. They serve as the Director of Creative Advocacy with Theatre of the Oppressed NYC; and an educator with Brooklyn Movement Center, and Ramapo for Children. Omari is committed to making his art (storytelling, physical comedy, psychodrama, invisible theatre, multimedia, burlesque and dance) activism, and ritual art indistinguishable. www.omarisoulfinger.com @omarisoulfinger (IG) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

Marian Yesufu and her daughter Amina, join Dashia on Season 2 of Let's Get Silly. They play two new games, "Make A Weird Sound" and "Laugh Like A..."; discuss the best ways to cut people with your words; celebrate the undeniable joy of Tiffany Haddish; and ponder, “Do people really slip on banana peels?” Remember if you like this episode, rate, review, and subscribe! Let's Get Silly is produced by Cj Merriman and Dashia Magee. Music by T.S. Grooves. More About Marian... Marian Yesufu is a comedian, mother, and behavioral therapist. She is the founder of the Afro Civilization Fair and Black Women in Comedy festival . Get her latest album “Mom Guilt” at www.marianyesufu.com . IG: @marianyesufu --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

In this week's episode, Ashleigh Rosé (Comedian and Actor) and I reminiscence about playing characters in a “Color Purple” Parody sketch at UCB, Black shows from back in the day, how she inherited her boughetto comedy style, and taking care of our LA dogs. Ashleigh Rosé has so many characters in her that come out through our talk. It's awesome, so listen! LGS Music by T.S.Grooves and Produced by Cj Merriman. More about Ashleigh Rosé: She is an American comic, and actor hailing from Cowtown Capital, Sacramento, California. Fun fact, Ashleigh is lactose-intolerant and got her improv as well as sketch comedy training at the Upright Citizens Brigade. She was affectionately named after Ashley Abbott, a fictional character from The Young and the Restless. Keeping true to her namesake, Ashleigh is also both young (do not ask for documentation) and restless. There is not much time for rest while shuffling through her various lives as a comedian, actor, mom, and clinically insane person. Check her out at: ASHLEIGHROSÉ.COM Tiktok Twitter IG FB: @BoughettoAsh --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

In this episode, Diosa an LA- based artist (Comedian, Storyteller, Photographer), tarot reader, and coffee connoisseur and I discuss the universal language of a whoopee cushion, how fart jokes belong to the masses, the art of a good roast and how laughter can easily turn into a rated-R horror movie. She shares her love of cooking and how comedy and cooking goes hand in hand. Produced by Cj Merriman. More about Diosa: Instagram: @diosanojoda Sous Chef: @mamisxiles

In this week's episode, Cj Merriman and I discuss what if an "over the shoulder boulder" could laugh what would it sound like, the LA theatre seen, how crying in your car is a must, and how comedy keeps us all happy. Cj Merriman is an actor, producer, and fellow podcaster. She co-hosts Theatre/Theatre. A podcast all about debating, dissecting, and disseminate great Playwrights, as well as spotlighting the LA theatre seen as it grows into a place for experimental art. Let's Get Silly is produced by Cj Merriman and Dashia Magee. Music by T.S. Grooves. More about Cj: Cj Merriman is a member of Sacred Fools Theatre and has produced and been in a bunch of Serial Killers as well as Mary Watson in Watson, Marsha in The Magic Bullet Theory, Whitey the Chicken in The Behavior of Broadus and Dull in Skullduggery. She has also been in many beloved productions at the Hollywood Fringe Festival: Night Witches, Poe Show, and Toddler Bangs America. IG: https://www.instagram.com/ceeej69/ Theatre/Theater Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theatre-theater/id1510087173 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

Adam Bowling is a clown and Improvisor. He makes up one half of the Improv/Clown duo, Purdy Twins, where they use their southern charm, naïveté, and twin code to get away with murder, sometimes literally. Kidding. In this episode we discuss clowning versus improv. The wonderfulness of Molly Shannon, and you get to hear an EPIC laugh battle. Remember, if you like Let's Get Silly, to subscribe and give us five stars. Now let's get silly! More About Adam…The Purdue Twins can be seen at the San Diego's IMPRIDE festival, The Antelope Valley Improv Festival, The Long Beach Sketch/Improv Festival, The Wasatch Improv Festival in Salt Lake City and The Alaska State Improv Festival. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

In this episode, Simonton and I discuss the Los Angles Improv scene, we giggle at the outlandish humor of Kel Mitchell and Maya Rudolph, and bask in the glory of being the weird one on stage. Simonton is a writer, actor, and improvisor. He's the founder of Outcast Comedy Festival, where his mission to give everyone a platform to shine. More about Simonton… He's a resident Picture Pennsylvania. In 2019 he Graduated from the University of Riverside California with a degree in political science and international affair in a minor in Theatre. In 2020 he received a certificate program from the University of Los Angeles California screen writing mentorship program. His IG page is the_great_simonton. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

Marian Adewunmi Yesufu is a Nigerian/Ghanian-American Comedian. She's the founder of Black Women in Comedy Festival and the Artistic Director of Soul Sista Comedy. In this week's episode, we pay homage to the greats: Whoopi, Monique, Viola, and Cicely, discussing that because of them the pressure of perfection is off and we can just play. The laugh battle turns into a healing coughing fit. (Don't worry everything is alright!) and learn that Santa's “Ho-ho-ho's” is a reflection of his existential crisis. Remember, if you like Let's Get Silly, subscribe and give us five stars. Now let's get silly! More about Marian… Before quarantine she ran three shows at legendary comedy spots such as UCB, The Pack Theater, and Tao Comedy Studio in Los Angeles. She is an alumni of the CBS Diversity Showcase and Maude Writer at the Upright Citizens Brigade. She is currently collaborating with the brilliant folks at Impro Theater. She is also known for her fun and intersectional class, Black Musical Improv, that takes you through a Blackherstory perspective of musical improv. She will continue to teach this class through the end of the year virtually through WhoHaha. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

Fart jokes are the best and in this week's episode comedian, podcaster, and Twitcher, Nicole Mackie and I talk about the funniness of potty humor, rap about corn and giggle. She also discusses her comedic influences and how a well executed fart jokes makes good comedy great! Nicole Mackie is a comedian, writer, podcaster and Twitcher. Together we host “The Dashia and Nicole Talk About Whatever They Want Show” , Friday's on Twitch. She also is the cohost of the podcast “Dude that's F- Up” and can listen to her on Shamelist on KLBP radio every Monday. Remember, if you like Let's Get Silly, to subscribe and give us five stars. Now let's get silly! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

Let's Get Silly is a podcast about being silly and having a good time. I'll interview funny people about what they think is silly, we'll play silly games, and I'll even give them their own clown name. Stay tuned till the end, where we'll do some rapping. Don't forgot to subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support