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Comedian Michaela Chung overshares about her personal life, including stories about dating and the trials and triumphs of being the proud owner of a vagina. Plus unfiltered interviews with experts, comics, and friends. Whitney Cummings, Trevor Noah, Esther Perel—these are all people that would be on the show if Michaela were more famous.

Michaela Chung


    • Apr 28, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Michaela Up Close

    The Rules Of Casual Relationships | Michaela Up Close

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 72:49


    Today I share my thoughts and embarrassing stories about casual relationships. I also chat with comedian Jen Grant about her recent engagement to a fellow comedian. Follow Michaela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelachung1/Visit Jen's website: http://www.jengrant.com/

    Age Gap Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 42:44


    Today I talk about age gap relationships. I also chat with my mom who is in a relationship with a man 27 years younger than her!

    My Engagement Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 68:52


    Today I talk about my engagement story as well as Covid engagements. I also chat with comedian Christina Muehlberger about dating a man with kids and her awkward engagement story.Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelachung1/This episode was written by Michaela Chung & Daniel Araya

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    Single For The Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 65:15


    Today I talk about being single for Christmas and also chat with Modern Health Monk Alexander Heyne about past girlfriends, his holiday traditions and that time I got dumped on New Year's Eve!Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelachung1/Follow Alex on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ModernHealthMonk

    S02 Ep 05 Cross Cultural Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 66:35


    Today I talk about my experiences dating in Mexico and Australia and go on a rant about carrier pigeons. I also chat with local comedian Aden about cross cultural dating, arranged marriages, and the psychology of attraction. Follow Michaela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelachung1/

    S02 Ep 04 How To Annoy Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 67:05


    Today I talk about mansplaining, negging, and the one thing you should never say to a woman. I also chat with lifestyle and dating coach Dave Perrotta about how he went from being a player to being in a relationship and what it was like for him having a comedian for a father. Plus, listen for an appearance from my friend Alice Anderson.Follow Michaela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelachung1/Subscribe to Dave on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PostGradCasanovaFollow Alice on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alice_anderson_comedy/

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    S02 Ep 03 NXIVM & Cult Seduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 53:54


    Today I talk about the NXIVM sex cult, my own cult experiences, and how cult leaders like Keith Raniere manage to seduce and manipulate women. I also chat with my friend, comedy producer and filmmaker Andrew Moir. Listen for guest appearances by Ottawa comedians George Assily and JF Frenette!Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelachung1/Follow Andrew Moir: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlikesdonuts/Follow George Assily : https://www.instagram.com/georgeassily/Follow JF Frenette on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jf.frenette/

    S02 Ep 02: Femcels & Female Serial Killers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 64:07


    Today guest host Alice Anderson and I talk about what it means to be a "Femcel" (female incel). We also talk about female serial killers, dating red flags, and why Alice now refuses to date men over 30. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelachung1/Follow Alice on Twitter: @malicemanderson

    S02 Ep 01: Dumb Texts On Dating Apps

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 56:31


    Welcome to season 2! In this episode I talk about dumb texts on dating apps, screenshot wars, and tips for sliding into a guy's DMs. I also chat with comedian Rachelle Elie about how she met her gynaecologist husband, how she keeps her marriage spicy, and the secret to making the first move as a woman.Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelachung1/Follow Rachelle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rashelie/

    S01 Ep 06 Open Relationships & Weird Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 68:01


    Today I talk about open relationships, weird kinks, and how the pandemic has changed my taste in men. I also chat with my longtime friend Natalia about relationships, dating after divorce, and public nudity.Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelachung1/

    S01 Ep 05 My Eggs Are Dying

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 55:15


    In this episode I talk about my dying eggs, secretive Asian dad, and strange bond with Unsolved Mysteries host Raymond Burr. I also chat with comedian Jennifer Hsiung about plastic surgery and pregnancy fears. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelachung1/Follow Jennifer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtylaundrycomedy/

    S01 Ep 04 Married Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 46:33


    Today I rant about married friends and marriage in general. I also talk dating burnout and explore the question "what if it never happens for me?" with Newfie funny lady Lisa Jane.Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelachung1/Follow Lisa Jane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legallybrunette9/

    S01 Ep 03 Creepy Men & Chris D'Elia Allegations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 37:19


    Today I talk about the Chris D’Elia allegations, dating younger guys, and how to objectify a man. I also chat with comedian Christabelle Witt about funny dating stories. Follow me on Instagram & Twitter: @MichaelaChung1 Follow Christabelle on Instagram: @creativechristabelle

    S01 Ep 02 Dating After Covid-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 35:23


    Today I talk about dating post-covid, plus embarrassing dating stories, and the one experience that almost made me give up on men forever. I also chat with Dashing Date founder Kavita Ajwani about the future of dating. Follow me on Instagram & Twitter: @MichaelaChung1

    S01 Ep 01 Single In Self-Isolation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 35:47


    This week Michaela talks about her single in self-isolation rock bottom, dumb advice for single people, loneliness, and weird things she and her friends have been doing in isolation. Featured in this episode: Comedians Neema Nazeri, Trevor Thompson and Alice Anderson, plus Michaela’s mom and her BFF Joy. The video discussed is called 17 Signs You’re Lonely by Brainy Dose. Follow @MichaelaChung1 on Instagram and Twitter.

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