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Join comedian and New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake and guest co-hosts as they talk to the funniest and most interesting people around about what messed up things go through their heads at night. We’ll poke around looking for deeper meaning behind that dream where you’re still in high school somehow…

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  • Mar 30, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Nightmares: Funny People, Scary Dreams Ep 7: Emily Gould, Negin Farsad, Matt Lubchansky, Quelle Chris, Emily Flake, Jason Chatfield, Kat Burdick

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 114:10


Ep 7: Emily Gould Negin Farsad Matt Lubchansky Quelle Chris Join comedian and New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake and guest hosts Jason Chatfield and Kat Burdick as they talk to the funniest and most interesting people around about what messed up things go through their heads at night. They’ll poke around looking for deeper meaning behind that dream where you’re still in high school somehow even though you know you graduated years ago and oh god, you’ve been blowing off first period all semester – and then Emily will present each guest with artwork based on their worst nightmare, suitable for framing or ritual burning! Drawings by Emily Flake are posted on Good Orbit site and social media. Recorded March 5, 2020. NOTE: Some of the COVID-19 thoughts are now out of date because March 5 was a billion years ago. As always, don’t get news or info from comedians, reality star presidents, CEOs, friends, or family. CDC Live show monthly (first Thursdays!) USUALLY at KGB Bar in NYC.  April 2, 2020 we will be streaming right online right here! Recorded, produced, and edited by Shannon Manning for Good Orbit. Emily Gould’s Nightmare Negin Farsad’s Nightmare Matt Lubchansky’s Nightmare Quelle Chris’ Nightmare

Nightmares: Funny People, Scary Dreams Ep 6: John Hodgman, Jenny Boylan, Kenice Mobley, Carole Montgomery, Jason Chatfield, Kate Willett, Emily Flake

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 73:10


Ep 6: Jason Chatfield (cartoonist, illustrator, comedian) Carole Montgomery (comedian, writer, producer, director) Kenice Mobley (comedian and filmmaker) Jenny Boylan (author, activist, GLAAD co-chair) John Hodgman (author, actor, humorist) Your hosts: Kate Willett Is a comedian, actress, and writer whose raunchy feminist storytelling is both smart and relatable. She just made her network debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and her 15 minute special premiered on Netflix in 2018. Her comedy album “Glass Gutter” was released in 2017. She’s the cohost of the political comedy podcast Reply Guys. Emily Flake is a New Yorker cartoonist, a writer, an illustrator, and performer. Her latest book is called Awkward Hug and before that was Mama Tried; both feature drawings and cusswords. Join comedian and New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake and guest host Kate Willett as they talk to the funniest and most interesting people around about what messed up things go through their heads at night. They’ll poke around looking for deeper meaning behind that dream where you’re still in high school somehow even though you know you graduated years ago and oh god, you’ve been blowing off first period all semester – and then Emily will present each guest with artwork based on their worst nightmare, suitable for framing or ritual burning! Drawings by Emily Flake are posted on Good Orbit site and social media. Recorded Feb 11, 2019. Live show monthly (first Thursdays!) at KGB Bar in NYC. Live sound and recording by Chris Gersbeck. Produced and edited by Shannon Manning for Good Orbit. Jason Chatfield’s Nightmare Carole Montgomery’s Nightmare Kenice Mobley’s Nightmare Jenny Boylan’s Nightmare John Hodgman’s Nightmare 

Nightmares: Funny People, Scary Dreams Ep 5: Abbi Crutchfield, Jeremy Nguyen, Vicky Kuperman, David Heatley w/ Emily Flake and Kat Burdick

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 84:18


EP 5 Abbi Crutchfield Jeremy Nguyen Vicky Kuperman David Heatley as ever your hosts Emily Flake and Kat Burdick! Join comedian and New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake and Kat Burdick as they talk to the funniest and most interesting people around about what messed up things go through their heads at night. They’ll poke around looking for deeper meaning behind that dream where you’re still in high school somehow even though you know you graduated years ago and oh god, you’ve been blowing off first period all semester – and then Emily will present each guest with artwork based on their worst nightmare, suitable for framing or ritual burning! Drawings by Emily Flake are posted on Good Orbit site and social media. Recorded Sept 18, 2019. Live show monthly (first Thursdays!) at KGB Bar in NYC. Produced and edited by Shannon Manning for Good Orbit. Abbi Crutchfield’s Nightmare Jeremy Nguyen’s Nightmare Vicky Kuperman’s Nightmare David Heatley’s Nightmare

Nightmares: Funny People, Scary Dreams Ep 4: Mira Jacob, Ophira Eisenberg, Will Butler (Arcade Fire) w/ Emily Flake and Kat Burdick

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 62:56


EP 4 Mira Jacob (author of Good Talk) Will Butler (Arcade Fire) Ophira Eisenberg (NPR’s Ask Me Another) as ever your hosts Emily Flake and Kat Burdick! Big thanks to Sandi Marx for being carried up 3 flights of stairs and also to the stage to bring us her terrifying nightmare. Ask her in private to explain Emily’s drawing! Join comedian and New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake and Kat Burdick as they talk to the funniest and most interesting people around about what messed up things go through their heads at night. They’ll poke around looking for deeper meaning behind that dream where you’re still in high school somehow even though you know you graduated years ago and oh god, you’ve been blowing off first period all semester – and then Emily will present each guest with artwork based on their worst nightmare, suitable for framing or ritual burning! Drawings by Emily Flake are posted on Good Orbit site and social media. Recorded Feb 6, 2020. Live show monthly (first Thursdays!) at KGB Bar in NYC. Produced and edited by Shannon Manning for Good Orbit. Mira Jacob’s Nightmare Will Butler’s Nightmare Ophira Eisenberg’s Nightmare Sandi Marx’s Nightmare

Nightmares: Funny People, Scary Dreams Ep 3: Porochista Khakpour, Jean Grae, Kembra Pfahler, Amanda Duarte & hosts Emily Flake & Kat Burdick

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 99:50


EP 3 GUESTS Amanda Duarte Porochista Khakpour Jean Grae Kembra Pfahler Join comedian and New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake and Kat Burdick as they talk to the funniest and most interesting people around about what messed up things go through their heads at night. They’ll poke around looking for deeper meaning behind that dream where you’re still in high school somehow even though you know you graduated years ago and oh god, you’ve been blowing off first period all semester – and then Emily will present each guest with artwork based on their worst nightmare, suitable for framing or ritual burning! Cats, Kids, Kanye, Birds, JoCo Cruise, Slavery Drawings by Emily Flake are posted on Good Orbit site and social media. Recorded Dec 15, 2019. Live show monthly (first Thursdays!) at KGB Bar in NYC. Produced and edited by Shannon Manning for Good Orbit. Amanda Duarte’s Nightmare Porochista Khakpour’s Nightmare Jean Grae’s Nightmare Kembra Pfahler’s Nightmare https://good-orbit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/decnightmare.mp4

Nightmares: Funny People, Scary Dreams Ep 2: Dave Hill, Raquel D’Apice, Karen Chee, Blake Schwartzenbach & hosts Emily Flake & Kate Willett

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 62:14


Ep 2 Dave Hill Raquel D’Apice Karen Chee Blake Schwartzenbach Hosted by Emily Flake and Kate Willett Join comedian and New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake and guest co-hosts as they talk to the funniest and most interesting people around about what messed up things go through their heads at night. We’ll poke around looking for deeper meaning behind that dream where you’re still in high school somehow even though you know you graduated years ago and oh god, you’ve been blowing off first period all semester – and then Emily will present each guest with artwork based on their worst nightmare, suitable for framing or ritual burning! Live show monthly at KGB Bar in NYC. Images will be posted on Good Orbit site and sometimes social media. Recorded Jan 8, 2019. Recorded by Chris Gersbeck. Produced and edited by Shannon Manning for Good Orbit. Illustrations by Emily Flake and Photos by Scott Johnson @Moreguinness Dave Hill’s Nightmare Karen Chee’s Nightmare Raquel D’Apice’s Nightmare Blake Schwartzenbach’s Nightmare Emily Flake’s Nightmare Kate Willett and Emily Flake Karen Chee Raquel D’Apice Dave Hill Blake Schwartzenbach

Nightmares: Funny People, Scary Dreams Ep 1: Gastor Almonte, Hollie Harper, Doogie Horner, Sarah Cooper, hosts Emily Flake & Jason Chatfield

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 87:57


EP 1 Gastor Almonte (This Is Not Happening; Risk!) Hollie Harper (American Candy) Doogie Horner (This Might Hurt a Bit, America’s Got Talent) Sarah Cooper (How to be Successful Without Hurting Men’s Feelings) Join comedian and New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake and guest co-hosts as they talk to the funniest and most interesting people around about what messed up things go through their heads at night. We’ll poke around looking for deeper meaning behind that dream where you’re still in high school somehow even though you know you graduated years ago and oh god, you’ve been blowing off first period all semester – and then Emily will present each guest with artwork based on their worst nightmare, suitable for framing or ritual burning! Hosted by Emily Flake and special guest host Jason Chatfield (New Yorker cartoonists and all around terrible people) Live show monthly at KGB Bar in NYC. Images will be posted on Good Orbit site and sometimes social media. Recorded Aug 21, 2019. Reecorded and edited by Shannon Manning for Good Orbit. Gastor Almonte’s Nightmare Hollie Harper’s Nightmare Doogie Horner’s Nightmare Sarah Cooper’s Nightmare https://good-orbit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nightmares-Aug.mp4 

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