Losing It The Sex and Sanity Podcast

Reena Calm is todays guest on Losing it and asked that a disclaimer be issued up top: If you are a family member of Reena's, please don't listen to this. That disclaimer is not intended to be eye-catching clickbait bullshit. That's a legit request from her to you.  Reena (The Laugh Factory, We Still Like You, published author) took some time out of her tour stop in Denver to have a conversation about her life and her early experiences with depression, anxiety, medication, and the different tolls it can take both physically and emotionally. Reena also shares some of what she has learned about being happy as an adult. She has recently published her first book "Once A Pun a Time: Legend of a Sighs Queen" and she continues to be on tour across the US through the rest of the summer. Losing It: The Sex and Sanity Podcast is recorded at Sexpot Comedy Studio in beautiful Denver, Colorado. To join the fan club and receive free stickers that have little to nothing to do with this particular podcast, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Sexpot Comedy Attn: @djamespate on Twitter and Instagram 12 E Ellsworth Ave Denver, CO 80206   Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo - - >  You can find James on Twitter and Instagram @djamespate.

Ben Kronberg (Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live! Northglenn Junior High Sex-Ed Award recipient) joins James in the Sexpot Studio to talk about his first sexual relationship. It gets heavy. Later, Ben names the latin anatomical names for different parts of the genitals. James recounts a story about seeing Ben tricking a bouncer into carrying him off stage. Losing It: The Sex and Sanity Podcast is recorded at Sexpot Comedy Studio in beautiful Denver, Colorado. To join the fan club and receive free stickers that have little to nothing to do with this particular podcast, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Sexpot Comedy Attn: @djamespate on Twitter and Instagram 12 E Ellsworth Ave Denver, CO 80206 Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo - - > https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on Twitter and Instagram @djamespate.

Cody Spyker (Comedy Works, High Plains Comedy Festival, Ice Cream Social Podcast) sits down in the Sexpot Studio to talk about growing up as one of the most Colorado of the Coloradans. Skiing, Hut Alliances, calling teachers by their first name, she's done it all!  Cody also talks about the importance of personal boundaries and how those can sometimes be difficult to identify or establish. But first, she and James talk about Clan of the Cave Bear and struggle to remember the name of the that movie from the 80's about an escort and the name of that other book about hot time travelers. Losing It: The Sex and Sanity Podcast is recorded at Sexpot Comedy Studio in beautiful Denver, Colorado. To join the fan club and receive free stickers that have little to nothing to do with this particular podcast, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Sexpot Comedy Attn: @djamespate on Twitter and Instagram 12 E Ellsworth Ave Denver, CO 80206 Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo - - > https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on Twitter and Instagram @djamespate.

Daniel Reskin (Dat-Mocracy Tho, Casa de Haha, Roommate) sits down in the Sexpot Studio to talk about growing up in Miami and how certain aspects of the city may have influenced his sexual interests. Daniel talks about his first kiss and the hormonal pressures of adolescence. He also shares his experiences with college fraternities and performing comedy outdoors.  Losing It: The Sex and Sanity Podcast is recorded at Sexpot Comedy Studio in beautiful Denver, Colorado. To join the fan club and receive free stickers that have little to nothing to do with this particular podcast, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Sexpot Comedy Attn: @djamespate on Twitter and Instagram 12 E Ellsworth Ave Denver, CO 80206   Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo - - > https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg   You can find James on Twitter and Instagram @djamespate.

Timmi Lasley (Comedy Works, High Plains Comedy Festival, Moth Story Slam, Roommate)sits down in the Sexpot Studio to talk about zodiac signs and epigenetics and having sex with people who have the same name as you. Timmi shares her views on why human reproduction is metal af. She also discusses her experience with therapy and having a close family member with a dissociative personality disorder. Upon request, James tallies his number.  Losing It: The Sex and Sanity Podcast is recorded at Sexpot Comedy Studio in beautiful Denver, Colorado. To join the fan club and receive free stickers that have little or nothing to do with this particular podcast, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Sexpot Comedy Attn: @djamespate on Twitter and Instagram 12 E Ellsworth Ave Denver, CO 80206 Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo If you are out of stamps and/or self-addressed envelopes, you can find James on Twitter and Instagram @djamespate

Zeke Hererra (High Plains Comedy Festival, Savage Henry, Crom) got kicked off of Instagram for a picture that included tasteful partial nudity (no nips), but we'll get into that later. Zeke is fresh off his first therapy appointment as an adult. This was recorded on a Thursday. His appointment was three days earlier. Zeke talks about his past and somewhat problematic experience with therapy as a child. He also shares the story of losing his virginity while working for the California Conservation Corps. At some point he and James get into the complexities of good, evil, and human nature. Zeke does not believe people are good and evil but rather that there are good and evil actions. And finally, Zeke dishes on a concerning issue regarding his Facebook profile and privacy. Losing It: The Sex and Sanity Podcast is recorded at Sexpot Comedy Studio in beautiful Denver, Colorado. To join the fan club and receive free stickers that have little or nothing to do with this particular podcast, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Sexpot Comedy Attn: @djamespate on Twitter and Instagram 12 E Ellsworth Ave Denver, CO 80206 Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo If you are out of stamps and/or self-addressed envelopes, you can find James on Twitter and Instagram @djamespate

Olivia Schyling (Comedian, Artist, Dope Person) is on this episode to talk hurricanes, stalkers, and omegle. Oh my! Questions answered in this episode: What's the difference between bulimia and anorexia? Is it illegal to take pictures of yourself as an underage person and share them online? How does one handle being in two of the biggest hurricanes ever recorded and at what point during that time should the shrooms be eaten? All of this and more on this episode of Losing It: The Sex and Sanity Podcast!  Losing It: The Sex and Sanity Podcast is recorded at Sexpot Comedy Studio in beautiful Denver, Colorado. To join the fan club and receive free stickers that have little or nothing to do with this particular podcast, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Sexpot Comedy Attn: @djamespate on Twitter and Instagram 12 E Ellsworth Ave Denver, CO 80206 Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo - - > https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg If you are out of stamps and/or envelopes, you can find James on Twitter and Instagram @djamespate.    

Danny Felts (national touring comic, Kevin Allison's Risk!, The Moth) sits down in the Sexpot Studio to talk about his experiences with the New York health care system. Apparently, it leaves a little bit to be desired. Also, Danny fills us in on what sets off his misophonia, a condition causing physical reactions as a result of certain auditory environments. If you're a die hard fan of kids and dogs consider this your trigger warning. Danny and James day dream about killing the neighbors dog and possibly the neighbor. It's a fun romp. Danny is a current New Yorker and former Oregonian. You can find out about upcoming projects and shows by following @dannyfelts on Twitter and Instagram.   Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo - - > https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on Twitter and Instagram @djamespate.

Meghan DePonceau is this episodes guest and boy-howdy, what an episode. Meghan shares the pros and cons of having a health teacher for a mom. Pros: great source of information. Cons: fellow students ratting you out in class for throwing a rager of a party last weekend. Also on this episode, Meghan and James compare notes on accidental drug ingestion. Good times! Find Meghan on Twitter and Instagram @meghanisajoke or follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ThatsMyJamFF/ Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo - - > https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on Twitter and Instagram @djamespate.

Comedian Mitch Jones sits down to talk about how he lost two totally different types of virginity. "Butt stuff?" you just thought to yourself. No, it's not that. Mitch dishes on some crazy (ex)roommate drama and then he poses a sort of philosophical question about how "The Number" is tallied. Find Mitch on Twitter and Instagram @comicmitchjones on follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MitchJonesComedy/ Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo - - > https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on Twitter and Instagram @djamespate.

Piper Shepard is busy. She's a comedian, musician, make-up artist, and she just finished recording a new song in time for it to be included in this episode! She and James get into bipolar classifications, why going to therapy at a young age kinda blows, and everyone's favorite, guns. Check out Piper on bandcamp: https://pipershepherd.bandcamp.com/ She is also on Twitter @exorcistasy You can find James on Twitter and Instagram @djamespate     

Brett Hiker shares his very special experience about losing his virginity the week of 9/11. He and James also discuss starting comedy and impatient, old-man therapists; then it gets a little paranormal. Follow Brett Hiker on Twitter @bretthiker and check out a Comedian's Power Hour show near you! https://comedianspowerhour.com/ Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo - - > https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on twitter and instagram @djamespate

Janae Burris sits down in the Sexpot Studio to talk romance novels, Shakespeare, Steely Dan (which we couldn't get the rights for, sorry Janae!) and awkward teenage years (Hey 19!). Check out Janae on Twitter @negativenegro and be sure to keep up to date with shows by following @pussybroscomedy as well. Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo - - > https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on twitter and instagram @djamespate

Harris Alterman is today's guest on Losing It. He talks up all the benefits of being a vegan for 2 weeks and shares his comedy origin story. We also speculate on what his chances are of being the Comedy Works New Faces winner. Turns out the chances were good. James also goes off the rails talking about conspiracy theories and hypnosis. Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo - - > https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on twitter and instagram @djamespate

Rachel Weeks is in the studio to talk about religious teenage-rebellion phases, greek culture, and the numerous merits of Des Moines. Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo - - >   https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg

Aaron Maslow comes to the Sexpot Studio to help sort out whether his wife was being sweet or trolling the shit out of James. Also discussed, working for sex ed programs and yet another way you can fuck up using a condom and get in the family way. It's crazy y'all. Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo - - >   https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on twitter and instagram @djamespate.   http://losingitsexandsanity.libsyn.com/

Kacy Dahl had a rough go of losing it but she and James get into all kinds of stuff from religion to woke 11-year-olds. Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo - - >   https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on twitter and instagram @djamespate.

Anthony Armstrong stops by the Sexpot Comedy Studio to talk about being raised women, kids on drugs, and the ups and downs of learning by doing. Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on twitter and instagram @djamespate.

Miriam Moreno and James sit down to talk about getting diagnosed with anxiety, making bets with God, and which comedy bit made Miriam pee her pants, just a little bit. Fair warning, this episode gets pretty heavy in parts. Music by the all too generous and talented David Castillo - - >   https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on twitter and instagram @djamespate.

Kyle Pogue sits down with James to discuss masculinity, oil rigs, and reading erotica from the women's perspective. Good stuff! He also shares the (viscous) link between his first kiss and losing his virginity. Music by the all too generous and talented David Castilo - - >   https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on twitter and instagram @djamespate.  

Christie Buchele is this weeks guest on Losing It. She and James tackle a wide variety of topics including podcasting and coloring books that explain why your parents are getting divorced. Christie reveals which stand up comedy special played as the soundtrack for one of her early and pivotal sexual encounters. James also asks her to discuss The Powerfull Project, an art and storytelling endeavor designed to allow and empower anyone to anonymously share stories of sexual assault.    Music by the all too generous and talented David Castilo - - >   https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on twitter and instagram @djamespate.

Tairee Dillard sits down with James in the Sexpot Studio to Talk about sex, drugs, bullies and early influences starting out in comedy.    Music by the all too generous and talented David Castilo - - >   https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on twitter and instagram @djamespate.

James sits down with Caitie Hannan to discuss why sex ed doesn't always explain everything. Caitie dishes about who was the best kisser at summer camp. James also shares a story about a cow he saw once. It's not his best cow story but it is the grossest. Music by the all too generous and talented David Castilo - - >   https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on twitter and instagram @djamespate.

James sits down in the Sexpot Studios with Derrick Stroup to ask him about how he lost his virginity, what it was like growing up in Alabama, and how he got permanently banned from a small county in Georgia.  Music by the all too generous and talented David Castilo - - >   https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on twitter and instagram @djamespate.

Arielle Kaplan and James discuss their personal experiences with therapy, medication, and stand-up comedy. Music by the all too generous and talented David Castilo - - >   https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on twitter and instagram @djamespate.

Plus Pierre sits down with James to discuss sex, comedy, and what it was like to grow up in Miami. Plus is a comedian and performer, a member of Haitian American Productions, and was recently featured on an episode of Hart of the City on Comedy Central. Check out Plus Pierre on twitter @_SirPlus and instagram @plusdaddy.  Plus on Kevin Hart's "Hart of the City" --> http://www.cc.com/video-clips/ixhl53/kevin-hart-presents--hart-of-the-city-fast-food-service Music by the all too generous and talented David Castilo - - >   https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYGb3qcHsD18iVxpwAmWg You can find James on twitter and instagram @djamespate.