OrBits

The insanely talented Dylan Adler talks with us about Gauquelin Sectors, the songwriting process, and music that moms like. Follow Dylan on social media: @DylanAdler6 (twitter) @DylanAdler_ (instagram) Make sure to check out Dylan’s show, There Could Be 100 People in a Room, in the Queerly Festival 6/27 at 8:30pm at the Kraine Theatre! Get … Continue reading Dylan Adler, born September 13th →

The dynamically creative Kat Burdick talks with us about productive procrastination, youthfulness, and intense crafting. Follow Kat on social media: @drkatburdick (twitter) @katburdick (instagram) www.katburdick.com See Kat perform: She’s cohosting* the show Nightmares at the KGB Red Room on 6/19 at 7pm! *with Emily Flake

The absolutely wonderful Jess Feeney talks with us about bisexuality, gender identity, & being a triple aquarius. Follow her on social media: @justfeeney (twitter) @justfeeney (instagram) See her perform at Sic Joeks 6/29 at 7pm at The Footlight!

The affably considerate Davidson Boswell talks with us about emotional intelligence, the therapeutic value of astrology, and butter. With guest cohost Tracy McClendon! Follow Davidson: @davidsonsobswell (IG) @davidsonboswell (twitter) Check him out in: The Roast of Netflix: Ted Bundy The American Pod Follow Tracy: @clearlygenius (IG) @clearlygenius (twitter)

The splendiferous Joseph Roberts talks with us about past lives, mercury-ruled signs, and calling cats. Check out his show, Swamp Thing, 10pm every Monday night at The Creek & The Cave! Plus, Elise Edwards is on the next one (4/29)! Follow him on social media: @bongripsthebook (twitter) @bongripsthebook (IG) **Here are the lyrics to the … Continue reading Joseph Roberts, born September 18th →

The masterfully articulate Myq Kaplan talks with us about self-reflection, pen pals, and all kinds of maps. Follow him: @myqkaplan (IG) @myqkaplan (twitter) Myq Kaplan (facebook) Myq Kaplan (patreon) Check out his podcast, Broccoli and Ice Cream! Watch his special, Small, Dork, and Handsome!

The hilarious and perceptive Greg Warner talks with us about life lenses, religious beliefs, and various aspects of the feminine. With special guest cohost Tracy McClendon! Follow Greg on social media: @broccoligreg (twitter) @broccoligreg (IG) And check out his show, Hucksters, one Sunday a month at 8pm at Solas bar! The next one is this … Continue reading Greg Warner, born April 20th →

The wonderfully sweet Jordan Kleine talks with Julia about the Persephone myth, being emotionally self-possessed, and some philosophy on the functionality of astrology. Follow her on instagram: @jordankleine and, as promised, a link to the serial killer study!

The dynamic Anya Volz talks with us about things annually falling apart around her birthday, becoming interested in astrology, and the polarizing nature of both Aries and Gemini. Follow her: @anyavolz (twitter) @anyavolz (IG) anyavolz.com Check out her show, Thirst Trap! The next one is 3/28 at 9pm at C’mon Everybody! and stay tuned for … Continue reading Anya Volz, born March 25th →

The masterfully droll Colin DiGarbo talks with us about motivation, growing up with therapist parents, and what it means to really communicate. Follow him: @DiGarbo (twitter) @colin.digarbo (IG)

The infectiously buoyant Pat Barry talks with us about evocative scars, having an unrelenting drive to relate, & awesome dads.

The vociferous Max Bruno talks with us about pickup artists, self-aware skepticism, and kickass manes.** Follow him: @MaxHBruno (twitter) @maxhbruno (IG) @awasteworld [fun cartoons!] (IG) See him perform: Live From Outer Space at Cobra Club, every Friday at 9pm! Freaky Torch at Dromedary Bar, every Sunday at 8:30pm! (Plus, he runs Freaky Torch with former … Continue reading Max Bruno, born January 23rd →

The electric Jack Comstock talks with us about managing competitive tendencies, bowling, and working up the courage to do karaoke. Follow him: @hackcomstock (twitter) @oljackyboy (IG) See him perform at Uh-Oh! Friday, 2/8 at 7:30pm! (tickets (free) available here)

Unfortunately, some of the audio in Max’s episode got damaged, but while we attempt to salvage it, here’s some of the non-damaged audio!

The savagely funny Lizzy Cassidy talks with us about age differences in relationships, working with others, and finding the levity in emotionally-wrought experiences.* Follow her: @lizzycassidy (IG) @li_zeeee (twitter) Check out her comedy open mic, Lizard Brain, Wednesdays at 11pm at The Creek & the Cave! *TW: conversation regarding sexual assault and/or violence beginning minute … Continue reading Lizzy Cassidy, born October 30th →

The winsome Hannah Boone talks with us about parents, self-awareness vs self-involvement, and the difficulty of keeping small talk “small.” Follow Hannah: @boonecomedy (twitter) @boonecomedy (instagram) Plus, check out her website, www.boonecomedy.com!

The enchanting Tracy McClendon talks with us about romance, manipulation, and some spicier specifics. Follow Tracy: @clearlygenius (IG) @clearlygenius (twitter) Make sure to check out this show on December 10th (hosted by previous podcast guest Kara Lindsay)! TW: this episode contains some mention of sexual assault.

The remarkably-quick study J.P. McDade talks with us about emotional cowlicks, overcoming shyness, and water bottle salesmen. Follow him: @jp_mcdade (twitter) @mcdadebaby (IG) J.P. McDade (facebook) http://www.mcdadebaby.com Make sure to check out Too Many Cooks, a free (and awesome) comedy show he hosts (along with a few other talented folks), every Wednesday at 9pm at … Continue reading J.P. McDade, born January 24th →

The multitalented Randall Otis talks with us about pain in art, separate bedrooms, and Halo Top. Follow him: @RandallOtisTV (twitter) @RandallOtisTV (IG) Randall Otis (facebook) Check out his shows: Wombat Comedy (8pm, one Wednesday a month, at VON Bar) Tyrannosaurus (9pm every Tuesday at RaR Bar)

Keith and The Girl’s Chemda talks with us about sore winners, horniness clouding judgment, and eventually becoming a witch. Follow her: @chemda (twitter) @chemdakatg (IG) Follow Keith and The Girl: @keithandthegirl (twitter) @keithandthegirl (IG) youtube.com/keithandthegirl (youtube) facebook.com/keithandthegirl (facebook) katg.com (website)

The scrupulous Devin Harris talks with us about responsibility, family, and less-than-enthusiastic marriage proposals. Follow him: @thehumblestudent (IG) @notasiwould (twitter)

The larkish Jacob Williams talks with us about amusement parks, improv vs standup, and being a serial bird-murderer.* *NOTE: Jacob does not actually murder birds. (We thought it was important to emphasize that.) Follow him: @MrJacobWilliams (twitter) @mrjacobwilliams (instagram) jacobwilliamscomedy.com (his website) Plus, watch him on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out!

The stomach-cramps-from-laughing-too-hard funny Leland Long talks with us about breathing room in partnerships, post-performance vulnerability, and crackling bones. Follow him on social media: @longjleland Check out Tyrannosaurus (RaR Bar Tuesdays at 9pm) and Waterpark Comedy (Halyards Mondays at 10pm)!

The exquisitely apt Sarah Hartshorne talks with us about emotional breathing-holes, the hazards of conflating “edgy” with ”funny,” and all the weird shapes in natal charts. [note: TW starting around minute 50] follow her: @sarahbhartshorne (IG) @sarahhartshorne (twitter) Sarah Hartshorne (facebook) http://www.officialsbh.com Read more of her work at Lady Parts Justice!

The brilliant Ginny Hogan talks with us about weighing your options, romantic choices, and the habit of settling. Follow her on social media: @ginnyhogan_, and check out the website she runs (along with Mary Cella), Little Old Lady Comedy!

The charmingly candid David Piccolomini talks with us about LARPing, organized coups, and aggressive nerd-dom. Follow him on social media: @piccolomeany Be sure to check out his podcasts, Tinder Tales* & Talking Chopped** (the latter of which he hosts with Brandon Gorin)! He also has a wonderful weekly show, Ambush Comedy, 8pm Tuesdays at Two … Continue reading David Piccolomini, born September 17th →

The disarmingly sweet Casey James Salengo talks with us about testing loved ones, the Persephone myth, and jokes therapists find concerning. Make sure to check out his (delightful) album, “Wild Country Phoenix” (available on Amazon, as well as lots of other places). You can also listen to the fantastic podcast he hosts with Patrick Schroeder … Continue reading Casey James Salengo, born August 11th →

The inimitable David Tveite talks with us about confirmation bias, being a show-off-y kid, and dog-catcher elections. Follow him on IG: @killtveite and twitter: @tveitprivilege, and make sure to check out Freaky Torch (a show he hosts with Max Bruno) every Sunday at 8:30 pm at Dromedary Bar in Bushwick!

The charmingly self-possessed Shane Gayle talks with us about suppressing precociousness, misleading personality symptoms, and period sex. Make sure to follow him on social media: @shanetalksfunny (twitter) & @shanelooksfunny (IG), & check out his weekly mic at 6pm every Thursday at The Creek & the Cave!

The excellent Jeremyah Schur talks with us about full moons, spooky stuff he’s encountered, and anal. Follow him on social media: @jeremyahbschur, and keep your eyes peeled for his upcoming sketch channel, “Sketches,” due out in October!

The fantastic Kara Lindsay talks with us about sexual self-expression, household chore reward systems, and teaching preschool. Make sure to follow her on IG & twitter: @karamiatnb and on facebook: Chief Checkahoe!

The wonderful Ryan Schutt talks with us about ice cream, self-flagellation, and the Sisyphean nature of perfection. (Make sure to follow @ryschutt on twitter and instagram, and check out his website, www.ryanschutt.net!)

The delightful Alison Klemp talks with us about the Lilith myth, boundary issues, and unconventional fitness goals. And make sure to check out her upcoming podcast, The Tableverse! (@thetableverse on twitter.)

The charming Zach Swan talks with us about impulse control, yo mama jokes, and the line between owning your weirdness and being a creep.

What a dream! Kendall Farrell talks with us about eating disorders, butt stuff, and cake.

Our first full episode! Andrea Allan talks with us about badass women, perpetual wounds, and whether or not soulmates are real (in addition to more lighthearted fare).

Elise Edwards and Julia Schachter are both comedians and professional astrologers. In each episode of OrBits, they interview a fellow comic and analyze their natal chart. Then, they relate their findings back to that person’s comedic bits. It’s more fun than this description makes it sound!