The Casually Mollie Podcast

Comedian Jill Maragos talks about her latest album, Laugh Through This, with Helium Comedy Records, the "nuts and bolts" to her style of joke writing, & being on The Office. Jill & Mollie also talk about why the name Mark is the new Karen. Laugh Through This is available for downloading or streaming wherever you get your comedy albums. Social media handles & websites below:  Jill Maragos: @jillmaragos -  jillmaragos.com Mollie Amburgey: @mollieamburgey - molliejamburgey.com The Casually Mollie Podcast: @thecasuallymolliepodcast - thecasuallymolliepodcast.com

Comedian Vince Royale joins the podcast to talk about being on the Netflix series, 'Cooking On High,' how being on that show jump started his relationship with his wife, visiting St. Louis every six months, producing shows in California, & staying humble in the industry. Vince also teaches host Mollie Amburgey what a St. Paul sandwich is, in addition to there being a strong bingo scene in St. Louis. Follow Vince on social media @vinceroyale. 

Comedian Sean O'Brien casually joins the podcast with laughter throughout the entire episode! Covering topics such as being loyal to Kohl's & U2, touring with Greg Warren, & having Johnnie Walker Red with Bill Burr, Sean brings humor to all life situations (whether behind or away from the microphone). Follow Sean on social media @thatseanobrien. 

Country music artist Mark Taylor talks about his latest song, 'Buzzed On A Boat,' opening for names such as Big & Rich & Wiz Khalifa, & writing 'Perfectly Beautiful' for renowned music artist Amii Stewart. Follow Mark on social media @mark_acoustic. For more information about Mark, visit https://www.marktaylorofficial.net/. 

Country music artist Emily Blackbird casually talks about her latest song, 'Ordinary Dream Girl,' the inspiration behind it, making a presence in the Nashville music community, how impromptu situations can lead to collaborations, & being your most authentic self as an artist. Follow Emily on social media @emilyblackbird & visit linktr.ee/emilyblackbird for more information about Emily! 

Comedian Don Jamieson casually talks about his album, 'Denim and Laughter,' combining his worlds of heavy metal & comedy, hosting 'That Metal Show' on VH1, & being an opening act for bands on the road. Follow @donjamieson & visit donjamieson.com. See Don perform with comedian Jim Florentine on Friday, April 8th & Saturday, April 9th at Wine Down Nashville! For tickets, visit www.winedownnashville.com.  

Comedian Willie C casually talks about performance style, producing shows, high gas prices, & being a goldfish dad all in one interview! Follow Willie C @comedian_williec. Check out Willie C's next show at The Lucas Schoolhouse in St. Louis, MO on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022.   For tickets to the Casually Mollie comedy show, This Is Casually Happening, follow @thecasuallymolliepodcast for more information or visit thecasuallymolliepodcast.com for tickets on EventBrite. 

R&B music artist Dria joins this special episode as the artist of the month for the podcast! Talking about her upbringing in St. Louis, singing in church, & her love for Imo's Pizza, Dria highlights her single, 'Changes,' which can be found wherever you get your music. Follow Dria on social media @driiias. 

NYC based comedian Soo Ra talks about starting comedy in Miami, moving to the East Coast, in addition to her notable appearances on BuzzFeed & Worldstar Hip Hop. Recounting stories from creating material with Fusion Comedy & dealing with hecklers, Soo Ra is force in comedy & one of a kind. Follow Soo Ra on social media @hoora4soora. Song at the end of the episode is titled 'Changes' by Dria S & can be found on all streaming services. 

Comedian Gwen Sunkel returns to the podcast to discuss her comedy album, 'No More Tears,' recording it at the White Rabbit Cabaret in Indianapolis, how she bought a one story house to make it more comfortable for her pets, & celebrating her 40th birthday. 'No More Tears' is to be released in February 2022. Follow Gwen @gwenderwoman for the official release date & everything Gwen! Song at the end of the episode is titled 'Changes' by Dria S & can be found on all streaming services. 

Comedian Jim Florentine talks about his latest comedy special, 'Bite The Bullet,' why he chose to live on the East Coast, humbling experiences in comedy, & taking opportunities whether big or small when starting out in comedy. Follow Jim Florentine @jimflorentine on social media & visit jimflorentine.com. View 'Bite The Bullet' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi4sBmvdPjI

Comedian & author Rob Durham joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming novel, 'Somebody Else's Sky,' his beginnings in Ohio, riding in a limo with Bob Saget, & headlining at his home club, Funny Bone St. Louis. Rob also talks about his book, 'Don't Wear Shorts On Stage,' which gives pointers for beginners starting in comedy. Follow Rob @robdurhamcomedy & visit robdurhamcomedy.com. 

Comedian & producer Cori Stewart talks about her upcoming charity comedy showcase & vendor market, 'HAHAHOLIDAYS,' in addition to her favorite holiday memories, performing comedy in unconventional settings, & producing open mics & showcases. Mollie weighs in about Christmas being a reset button for herself. 'HAHAHOLIDAYS' will be on December 16th at 7pm at The Heavy Anchor in St. Louis, MO. Tickets available here: https://fb.me/e/1geUvV7Un. Follow Cori @clnwrites. 

Comedian, radio host, & podcaster Kyle Fields talks about the beginnings of his radio career in Lexington, Kentucky, being a commentator for wrestling, crowd work in comedy, & hot takes about Pop Tart flavors. Kyle Fields is based out of Springfield, Illinois & can be heard on 99.7 The Mix. He also has his own podcast, 'Obtuse Angles,' which can be found wherever you stream podcasts. Follow Kyle @funnymanfields & visit his website http://kylefieldscomedy.com/. 

Award winning singer & songwriter Angela Soffe talks about her latest single, 'The Fall,' growing up in the Philippines, being a creative with multiple hats, & looking back on your memories with fondness. Angela won the Great American Songwriting Contest in 2019 for her single 'Rocks' & her album 'Second Wind' won the nomination for Americana Album of the Year by the Independent Music Awards. Follow Angela Soffe @angelasoffemusic & angelasoffe.com. 

Senior UX Designer Shanae Chapman talks about her career in technology, being an adjunct professor, wanting to make life easier for others through her designs, & how being a creative works hand in hand with her everyday life. Shanae also talks about her business, 'Nerdy Diva,' & how it focuses on creating more diverse & inclusive products, services, & workplaces through research, design & training. Follow Shanae @nerdydivashanae & visit Shanae's website: https://shanaechapman.com/

Host of the 'Rock Paper Podcast' Shane Presley has the tables turned on him & is casually interviewed! Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Shane talks about growing his podcast, having interviews in places ranging from a tour bus to Taco Bell, & winning the senior superlative of having the biggest heart. 'Rock Paper Podcast' can be found wherever you stream podcasts. Follow Shane @rockpaperpodcast. See Shane at his upcoming event, Debbstock, a benefit show for Glioblastoma brain cancer, on November 28th at 3pm at the Old Rock House St. Louis. For more details, visit the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/922953158305503/?ref=newsfeed

Comedian Myq Kaplan is back on the podcast to discuss traveling on his birthday weekend for shows, casually aging, wise words of wisdom from his grandmother, & being imPERFECT. Myq can be seen live at Helium Comedy Club St. Louis on Sunday, October 10th at 7pm. Tickets available here: https://st-louis.heliumcomedy.com/shows/149884. Follow Myq on social media @myqkaplan.

Country singer Andrea Vasquez talks about her latest single 'Used To,' in addition to her move to Nashville, Tennessee. Sharing that she grew up listening to women in country music, Andrea is now performing at Nashville staples such as the Listening Room & has been featured on CMT's online playlist with another successful single, 'Bed You Made.' Follow Andrea @dreavasquez & visit andreavasquezofficial.com for her upcoming shows & music. 

Magician & math professor Tori Noquez talks about performing at The Magic Castle Hollywood, being recognized by the New York Times as 'math professor by day, conjurer by night,' how teaching math & performing close-up magic can work hand in hand, & how she curated shows virtually. Tori can be seen this November 4th-7th at the Chicago Magic Lounge. For more information about Tori, visit torinoquez.com & follow Tori on social media @sassmatician. 

Musician & producer Monkh talks about his newest single, 'Skywalker,' in addition to performing locally in St. Louis, traveling to & working on the West Coast, meditation, & his podcast 'Mind, Body, and Monkh' on Loco Radio STL. Monkh's music, including 'Skywalker,' is available on on all streaming platforms. Monkh can be followed on social media @_monkh_ 

Comedian Chris Cyr joins the podcast for a quick catch-up session & interview about weird interactions with audiences at a bar show, his podcast & showcase Impolite Company, not being an asshole, & how he & Mollie shared a melted ice cream brownie before going on stage. Chris can be found on social media @chrisdcyr. 

Comedian Mychael Anthony talks about working for TMZ, meeting Billy Bob Thornton, co-writing songs used in sports highlights for the St. Louis Cardinals & the then St. Louis Rams, & acting on the acclaimed soap opera, 'General Hospital.' Follow Mychael on social media @therealmykejones & visit his website mychaelanthony.com. 

Comedian Myq Kaplan talks about the his current tour, the sentimental value of a coffee table, having a Wikipedia page, starting out as a musician, & the preparation behind both of his podcasts, 'Broccoli & Ice Cream,' & 'The Faucet.' Myq can be seen at The Gaslight Theatre in St. Louis, MO on Friday, July 16th at 8pm CST. Tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster.com. Follow Myq @myqkaplan or visit myqkaplan.com. 

Author Carlo Pietro Sanfilippo talks about his book 'AfterLife: Waking Up From My American Dream,' the process behind publishing a book, traveling to Italy to discover his roots, & how being vulnerable led him to improv, curating a podcast, & a brand new chapter of his life. 'AfterLife' can be purchased at Barnes & Noble or on Amazon. For more information about 'AfterLife' & Carlo's endeavors, visit carloblog.com & follow @carlo_blog. 

Comedian & producer Andy Hamilton is back to discuss his upcoming show with his production company O'Fallon Out Loud. Andy shares stories about how things can go wrong behind the scenes. Mollie rants about how she doesn't like last minute planners. Both Andy & Mollie rant & laugh about random interactions with audiences after shows, while being casually sentimental about their friendship & never giving up. For more details about the upcoming show with O'Fallon Out Loud on July 17th, follow @ofallonoutloud on Facebook or Instagram. Follow Andy Hamilton @andyhamiltoncomedy. 

Comedian, producer, & returning guest Yale Hollander discusses the Gaslight Theatre Comedy Series, the most recent album recording of St. Louis comedians at Helium Comedy Club, hosting for Shane Torres where an upset stomach made an surprise appearance, & how professionally sliding into the DMs can get you to be the official 'humor correspondent' on Today In St. Louis. Follow Yale on social media @yalehollander. For more info about the Gaslight Theatre Comedy Series, visit http://www.gaslighttheater.net/ or follow the series' page on Facebook. 

Comedian Tony Roberts joins the podcast during Memorial Day weekend in Detroit to discuss his upcoming show at Helium Comedy Club St. Louis, how he has the go-to house for Halloween, jumping out of planes with his wife, & even raps an original song! Follow Tony Roberts @tonytroberts. See Tony perform at Helium Comedy Club STL June 4th & 5th at 7:30pm & 10pm, & Sunday, June 6th at 7pm. Tickets are available here: https://st-louis.heliumcomedy.com/events/43875

Returning guest Vanessa Rudloff - known for her photography & being the Arts Relations Manager for the Angad Arts Hotel in the Grand Center Arts District of St. Louis, MO - talks about curating the most recent gallery showing at the Angad, organizing a panel titled 'Coffee with Creatives,' moving to an island to pursue her photography goals, & how she might buy a motorcycle in the near future. Follow Vanessa on Instagram @the_same_axis. 

Comedian JC Sibala returns to the podcast for a special live stream episode that includes his input on maintaining the momentum of a show, getting to the stage, handling hecklers (both good & bad), & being brought on stage for 'Kill Tony' at Helium Comedy Club St. Louis. Mollie even weighs in on JC's latest Twitter debate! Follow JC at @JCSibala on all social media platforms. 

Comedian & writer Paulina Combow talks about her book '101 Writing Prompts,' the process of self-publishing, working with Flappers Comedy Club, an open mic at Hooters on Hollywood Boulevard, & using comedy through community service. For more information about Paulina, visit paulinacombow.me & on social media @paulinacombow.

St. Louis based poet & show producer InnerGy talks about the beginnings to present of her open mic & showcase, 'WordUp!' in addition to her many artistic endeavors. Producing her own show at 24 years old, InnerGy reflects back on curating a brand, being a 'jane of all trades,' & recognition for her drive & ambition that included being named one of the 30 under 30-year-old entrepreneurs in Delux Magazine. InnerGy can be found on social media @innergyinme.  

St. Louis based comedian Meredith Hopping talks about being a mother of three, how her kids want to learn how to roast her, why she loves lipstick, growing up in the church, & doing comedy shows in churches. Meredith can be found on social media @meredithhopping. 

Actress, writer, & producer Kristen Adele Calhoun discusses her career both on stage & in film production. From her role on the hit Netflix series Orange Is The New Black to being a co-producer of the well-known Interfest NYC, Kristen has an impressive resume that highlights an important project, Canfield Drive, that began its journey at the St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre. Kristen can be found on social media @kristenadelecalhoun. 

L.A. based comedian Anna Valenzuela covers a variety of casual topics, ranging from her being a trained black belt, pet psychics, Comedy Central's Roast Battle, tiny parades, & having a working car with good snacks. Follow Anna @annavisfun & her podcast 12 Questions. For more information about Anna, visit annavalenzuela.com. 

New York City based comedian Nathan Orton talks about performing again in his hometown (St. Louis), his podcast 'Monkey Don't' with Helium Presents, featuring for comedian Adam Ferrara at Helium Comedy Club STL, & performing in outdoor parks & spaces during the summertime in NYC. Nathan can be followed on Instagram @nathanortonisdumb.

St. Louis based comedian Tommy Dangerfield talks about content creation via social media, gaining followers, co-writing and producing a web series (Co-Parents on YouTube), being a voice on St. Louis based cartoon Wussup Dawg, and parenting as a comedian. Follow Tommy on Instagram @tommydangerfieldtv.

St. Louis based comedian Yolanda 'Mizzunderstood' Brown discusses her life experiences that shaped her material for comedy, being the host of Real STL Comedians with the Real STL News Network, Valentine's Day, & being catfished. Follow Yolanda on Instagram @yolandamizzunderstood & 'like' Real STL Comedians on Facebook.

Musician & DJ Carlos 'Scooter' Brown talks about the saxophone, journaling, bingo machines, & how different types of music are a 'branch' to the other. Scooter's album 'Sentiment' is available wherever you get your music albums. Scooter can be found on Instagram @sc00ter_br0wn.

St. Louis based comedian Jon Maddy covers all topics from 'sandwiching' your material in a set, the art of making an audience laugh, the seasonal isle at Aldi, and why he prefers Dr. Dazzle over Dr. Pepper. For more information on Jon, please follow Jon on Instagram @notjonmaddy.

Comedian Joe Bates talks about his upcoming January 22nd release of his album, 'Joe Bates, Joe Bates, Joe Bates, by Joe Bates,' in addition to karaoke with his brother, moving around the country, & how he & his girlfriend got a dog during the quarantine. For more information about Joe, please visit joebatescomedy.com.

Music artist Dree Mon talks about her latest single, 'Love Me At My Best,' in addition to creating a brand, starting with nothing to create something, the transition from live shows to virtual production, & why she loves being born, raised, & making music in L.A. For more information about Dree Mon, please visit https://www.dreemonmusic.com/.

This week's episode features an audio play of Lady Warrior, a one woman show written by Mollie Amburgey & starring actress Cara Barresi Chandler. This one act premiered at The Aphra Behn Emerging Artists Festival in 2018 with Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble. It then went on to being performed in the St. Lou Fringe Festival in 2019 at The Kranzberg Arts Center (starring Chandler). Audio reading edited by Keyairis Henry. Sound design by Mollie Amburgey & Jimmy Day. Sound design editing by Jimmy Day. 

Comedian Gabe Kea talks about his latest comedy album, Dumber Than A Fish, in addition to putting up Christmas lights, life in Cincinnati, Ohio, working with Nikki Glaser, & how his wife watched another episode of Fargo without him. Dumber Than A Fish can be streamed wherever you listen to your comedy albums. For more information about Gabe Kea, please visit gabekea.com. 

St. Louis based comedian Brendan Olson discusses his podcast, Coping (rated the #2 podcast listened to by the Riverfront Times Readers Poll 2020). St. Louis based artist Meaghan Phelps also joins the conversation with Brendan and Mollie about the theme of podcast, which revolves around coping with the passing of a loved one. Coping can be streamed on audio wherever you stream podcasts.

Radio personality Tonee Roper talks about her on-air radio career, covering topics such as recording commercials for all the stations in iHeart Media's cluster in St. Louis, Missouri, her position with Z1077, production work behind the scenes, & now filling the airwaves in Greenville, Mississippi, Pago Pago, American Somoa, Springfield & Bloomington, Illinois. Tonee can be found on social media @ToneeRoper.

New York City based comedian Stephon Hightower talks about networking, how smiling is his best attribute, performing on a rooftop near you (if you're in the NYC area), & even coming back home to the Funny Bone Comedy Club in St. Louis, MO to host for comedian Rachel Feinstein. Stephon can be found on social media @stephon_hightower. 

Comedian Reena Calm talks about her performing in almost all fifty United States, living out of her Prius, trauma bonding shows, and her love for lasagna. Reena has her own comedy special, 'Calmedy,' which can be found at reenacalm.com. She can also be found on social media @reenacalm. 

St. Louis based rapper Bates discusses her career and how she found her voice in rap music. Awarded 'Artist of The Year' in 2019 by the St. Louis Underground Music Awards, Bates continues to break barriers in a male dominated industry. Bates can be found on social media @bates_stl. Episode features her songs 'City Of Demons' and 'Sorry Not Sorry.' 

St. Louis based comedian Scott James covers every topic ranging from household renovations to performing on stage. Being named the #2 "Best St. Louis Comedian" by the St. Louis Post Dispatch in 2018 (right behind Kathleen Madigan at #1), Scott explains the effort and dedication it takes to pursue comedy, how his wife and son are an inspiration to his writing, and even adds some laugh-out-loud stories from working in a hotel to making your bio sound believable. Scott can be found on social media @scottyjames81. 

Dietitian, published author, & wellness speaker Reshaunda Thornton talks about her career as your non-typical expert in her field. Switching out the lab coat for some nachos (her favorite snack), Reshaunda shares how she uses her platform (Fox2 News & TedX Gateway Arch appearences to name a few) to help empower, educate, & build your 'Better Vessel.' Reshaunda's book, 'Play to Win The Food Fight' can be bought online, & talks about a new, freeing perspective rooted in self-care & self-love when it comes to food. More information about Reshaunda can be found on reshaundathornton.com.