Reluctantly Here

This week Kathryn and Katie have a very special guest; comedic magician, Adam Parisi. Adam tells the women how to become a magician, what trick wow'd him the most, and all the magician gossip. This is a wildly entertaining episode, whether you're into magic, comedy, or just enjoy great stories.   Music: Heart: Magic Man

Kathryn and Katie are joined by Rhode Island comic Kirsten Logan for a quick episode, to talk about anything except comedy. They talk  about cow tongues, aye-ayes, and how to play bigger or better.    Music: Beach House: Lemon Glow

It's a new year and Kathryn's got a new attitude, and its a nasty one! Listen to Kathryn and Katie debate politeness, road rage, and how that fits into comedy.   Music: Alice Cooper: No More Mr. Nice Guy

Kathryn and Katie talk about PC culture in television and movies and how that has affected comedy writing today. They also get surprised mid podcast and Kathryn does the dumbest thing Katie has ever seen her do.   Music: Sean Kingston: Fire Burning

It's our 50th episode!! So we celebrated by talking about skin flaps and armpit hair! Kathryn also talks about the palace her boyfriend's dad lives in, and Katie talks about whether it's OK to sing (sign) along with a sign language concert.   Music: Thomas Dolby: She blinded me with science

Kathryn talks about what it was like to grow up in a strict Christian household and tells us about how she used to speak in tongues. Katie talks about coming out and a time she was discriminated against.   Music: Pistol Annies: Hell On Heels

Katie and Kathryn talk about mental toughness. Who has it, who wants it, and who could maybe have it if they were born with a different body.   Music: Matthew Wilder: Break My Stride

Kathryn and Katie sit down with Reluctantly Here favorite, comic Laura Manasewich (AKA the heart of Laura) to discuss the most insane comedy competition experience they each have ever shared.   Music: Simple Minds: Don't You Forget About Me

Kathryn's discovered a new potential fetish; terrorizing people. Katie cant remember if she does comedy any more.    Music: Nathaniel Rateliff: You Worry Me

This week Kathryn and Katie are joined by comedy duo Chuck Staton and Brad ROARRRR (Rohrer). They talk about the latest Halloween movie, what it's like to produce a comedy show unlike any other comedy show, and the greatest prank Chuck ever played on Brad. Chuck also shared a heartfelt story about the time he got arrested (there's an enema involved).   Get tickets for Brad and Chuck's next show in Providence, RI: https://www-ricomedyconnection-com.seatengine.com//shows/88520   Follow Chuck: IG: @DISCOUNTCHUCK Twitter: @Discountchuck   Follow Brad: IG: @Bradrohrer Music:  Reel Big Fish: Sell Out

Katie and Kathryn return to the basement with special guest, comedian Peter Angelo! Pete talks about coming out as gay on stage, tells some epic drinking stories, and why feet are just for shoes. Kathryn uses this episode as an opportunity to compare toes and footabilities. It gets weird.   Music: Grouplove: Tongue Tied

Kathryn talks about getting attacked by a pantsless human in the morning before work. Then Kathryn and Katie talk about Kathryn's weird calendar habits, and her Vampire Diary fantasies. Katie also talks about her techniques for negging and hitting on people.   Music: Radiohead: Creep

Kathryn and Katie sit down with comic Colleen Genevieve to talk about the time she got dumped...by a clown. Colleen talks about meeting at a rave, and what it's like to date the top clown in Texas.   Follow Colleen on social media: IG: @Colleengenevievee   Music: Frank Sinatra: Send In The Clowns

The hike is over! Kathryn, Katie, and Cartwheels relive Kathryn's first hike in the white mountains.   Music: Taylor Swift: Out of the Woods

Kathryn gets ready to join Katie and Cartwheels on their annual hiking trip into the white mountains. She's not happy about it either.    Music: Von Trapp Family: Climb Every Mountain 

Kathryn is fresh off taking speed or something in this episode! Katie talks about buying her first responsible car, Kathryn talks about the time she lost her teeth...for three days.   Music: The Knocks: Ride Or Die

Kathryn and Katie talk about seeing a surprise strip tease during a comedy showcase, being the crazy fun aunt, and how Kathryn got an atomic wedgie.   Music: Beach Boys: Fun, Fun, Fun

Kathryn and Katie record in the car before they participate in a roast battle. Kathryn as the beginnings of an actual panic attack while recording and Katie tries to calm her down by explaining the gory details of their upcoming hiking trip. They also talk about how they got in trouble online. Scandalous!   Music:  The Smiths: Panic

This week Kathryn and Katie have the outrageous and hilarious Alan Fitzgerald as a guest. They talk about censorship in comedy, worst jobs, weird roommates, and the time Alan shut down an open mic with one performance.   Music: Tears for Fears: Everybody wants to rule the world

Kathryn and Katie talk about inspirational quotes, stage personas, drinking as an adult, and what would happen if they switched bodies for a day. They also talk about Katie's wild drinking days. Music: George Michael : I Want Your Sex

We sit down with Kathryn's college friend Maggie to find out why Kathryn was such a terrible friend, how she got kicked out of two weddings, and what Christian girls do in college.   Music: Cardi B: I do

Kathryn and Katie talk about the Portland Maine Comedy Fest, Sad Living Room Open Mics, and well, umami. What is umami? Where can you find umami? We give you the answers! Music: Cigarettes After Sex: Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby

Kathryn and Katie discuss the controversial standup comedy Netflix special "Nanette". They also discuss selling out, open casket body confidence, and performing comedy after not sleeping for 24 hours.   Music: No Doubt: I'm Just A Girl

Kathryn and Katie are back from their hiatus and this time they have guest and podcaster, Chad Davis! They talk about why Kathryn and Chad cant relax at a spa, living that robe life, and Chad's favorite part of hosting. They also take time to talk about Kathryn's unusual admiration of Dwayne the Rock, Johnson.   Music: Frankie Goes to Hollywood: Relax!

Kathryn and Katie talk about being a fashion victim, producing comedy shows, and how important the host is. They also pontificate on who's gonna be the Benny in the CT comedy scene.   Music: Madonna: This Used To Be My Playground

Kathryn and Katie welcome special guest Laura Manasewich back, and this time with the sound ON! Laura brings a kazoo. Kathryn tells us some crazy craigslist shit she's gotten into, including the time she almost worked on a porn movie set. Katie tries to talk about comedy, but whats the point.   Music: Got to Give it up, pt 1: Marvin Gaye 

Kathryn and Katie talk about their first kiss. They also give some advice on how not to act like a date rapist. Katie also talks about the time she was a poker fiend and lived at a casino.   Music: Kenny Rogers: The Gambler

Kathryn and Katie talk about Katie's first roast battle. Katie talks about getting roasted by a guy on tinder.    Music: Cigarettes after Sex: Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby

Kathryn and Katie sit down with comedian Dennis Mello to talk about nicknames, Nichole Auclair, and pouty clowns. Music: Beach House: Lemon Glow

Kathryn and Katie talk about the craziest heckler Katie ever had, chasing goals to soul search, and other stuff. Just listen...and LOOK AT ME!   Music: Robin Thicke: Look At Me

Kathryn and Katie talk about meal prepping, control issues, and Michelle Wolf's White House Correspondence Dinner set. Music:  Nathaniel Rateliff: You Worry Me

Kathryn talks about her experiences at the Women in Comedy Festival and Katie talks about losing a comedy contest.  They also argue ferociously about protein bars. Music: Dreamers: Wolves (You Got Me)  Music choice taken off of @JOE_REDDS Spotify playlist: walking the streets   Follow Women in Comedy Festival! IG: @womenincomedyfestival Twitter: @WICF

Kathryn and Katie talk about peeing in the ocean, travelling abroad, and Katie reveals a disturbing revelation about a beloved Sesame Street character. Music: Black Keys: Lonely Boy

Kathryn and Katie sit down and have a serious (?) talk about Kathryn's romantic future.   Music: Foreigner: I want to know what love is

Kathryn and Katie sit down with podcaster, DJ, Comic, and hair model, Brandon Smith. They talk about aversions to microwaves, reheating lettuce, and grocery shopping at gas stations. They also talk about Brandon's growing interest in meditation and whether there's room for Jesus in non-Christian religions. Brandon reveals a potential new career path. Check out Brandon's podcast: Brandon's Bonanza Music: Pink Floyd: Great Gig in the Sky

Kathryn and Katie sit down with standup comic Pat Boyle to discuss his epic history of secret keeping and charades. They talk about the time Pat tricked a friend for an entire 6 months, and the epic secret he and his family kept from his girlfriend!  Follow Pat: IG: @shark_williams  Music: The B-52s: Rock Lobster

Kathryn and Katie sit down with all around funny girl, Laura Manasewich to talk about comedy, fat vaginas, obstacle races, and bachelorette parties. This episode HILARIOUS!   Follow Laura: Twitter: @sassyMzManassy IG: @SassyManassy   Music: Rolling Stones: Sway  

Kathryn and Katie sit down with comic Jimmy Blair to discuss having meltdowns on stage, calling 911, and playing "Who's in my mouth?". It gets weird. Music: Radiohead: Creep

Kathryn rants and explains why she isn't Barbara Streisand. Katie reveals something else that she's a failure at. They also talk about the CT's Got Talent Show and gossip about CT comedians.   Music: Barbara Streisand: Funny Girl

Kathryn and Katie sit down with comedian Liz Moniz for bloody marys and gossip!! They discuss how an intense rivalry inspired Liz to start stand up and her wild performance at her first show. They also give listeners a very detailed description of Kathryn's home, since she invited the girls into the lair for the first time (and probably the last time)... Follow Liz Moniz: IG: @lizz_monizz_comedy Music: Intro: zackdavid.com Kendrick Lamar, SZA: All The Stars

Kathryn and Katie talk about Kathryn's worst heckler, milk crates, and Kathryn's problems with nativity scenes.

Kathryn and Katie talk about getting headshots, using hair dryers for places other than your head, and the times they almost died.    Music:  REM: Shiny, Happy, People Melanie Martinez: Dead to Me

Katie and Kathryn discuss pole dancing comedy shows, lucky numbers, and the fact that people are reluctant to admit things they've done to get into a relationship.   Music: REM: Shiny, Happy, People Amy Shark: Adore

Kathryn rants about PDA, Katie brags about aggressively friending comics James Goff and Gina Brillion, and they ruminate on whether comics WANT to offend people. They also discuss things people did to break up with someone. They realize people are runners, hiders, liars, and lizard lovers.   Music: REM: Shiny, Happy, People Neil Sedaka: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Katie and Kathryn talk about their obsession with comedian Brian Beaudoin, whether ovens come with "storage drawers", and how Katie got her aggressive helpfulness from her dad.    Music: REM: Shiny Happy People Danzig: Mother

Kathryn and Katie talk about getting heckled. Kathryn also talks about getting fabric shamed at a bridal shop and Katie talks about that time she scared a homeless man. They also share stories from listeners, including the time comic Liz Moniz scared her husband with a burrito.    MUSIC: REM:  Shiny Happy People Parry Gripp: This Is The Best Burrito I've Ever Had

Katie and Kathryn discuss Katie's recent discovery that she was indeed a ramp tramp, despite her best efforts. They also talk about Kathryn's drinking problem and whether having webbed feet means you ate your twin.   Music: REM: Shiny Happy People Avril Lavigne: Sk8ter Boi

Katie and Kathryn discuss how Kathryn can "get her groove at all" by taking burlesque classes, how Katie doesn't try anything she might fail at (aside from driving), and how Kathryn might be a closeted aggressive friend. They also discuss the time magical thinking failed Kathryn when she needed it most and they get interrupted by a bitch named Rita.   MUSIC: R.E.M.: Shiny Happy People Beck: Loser

Kathryn and Katie discuss relationship bathroom rituals, the good half of musicals, and when it's appropriate to steal food from a family Christmas party banquet. Kathryn also tries to kill the mood by talking about cancer, personal tragedy, and finding your voice as a comic.   Music:  REM: Shiny, Happy, People Kendrick Lamar: LOVE (Featuring Zacari)

Kathryn and Katie discuss things that weren't true, including the time Kathryn pretended to go to Princeton. They also discuss getting sad drunk, blowing off the owner of a comedy club while trying to impress said owner, and serving cookies on a spoon. Music: REM: Shiny Happy People Fleetwood Mac: Little Lies

This week Katie and Kathryn chat with Brandon Smith, DJ, comic and podcaster extraordinaire! They discuss Brandon's favorite photo booth guests, Kathryn's hatred of human sized cars, and why Katie can't say no to exercise. They also each reveal something they're ashamed to like. It gets weird. Be sure to check out Brandon's podcasts on Comedylol.com!!  Music:  REM: Shiny, Happy, People Amy Winehouse: You know I'm No Good