TOO SOON

Stephanie Mickus sits down with no guests this week. Instead, dozens of comics and listeners submitted their own brief TOO SOON stories. This should be a fun compliation episode. Stephanie wants to thank her network, producer, guests and friends for a great year. She would also like everyone reading this to know she cares. Especially if it's the guy she is dating. 

Stephanie sits down with writer Sabrina Cognata to discuss how her attitude towards life was change by a near fatal car accident. Sabrina talks about her work in the entertainment industry as well as what it's like to always be the life of the party.

Stephanie sits down with Dani Fernandez (@mydanimarie) to discuss this year's struggles and life changes. Dani opens up about her recent divorce, tonsilectomy, move to Los Angeles, and battle with Hashimoto's (thyroid disorder) and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome).  

Stephanie sits down with comedian and Pop My Culture podcast host Cole Stratton. The two discuss his popular Nerdist podcast, his insanely interesting commercial acting career, and what it feels like to be a grown up. 

Stephanie sits down with comedy writer and songstress Allie Goertz (@cossbysweater) to discuss musical comedy and her job on the hit TV show @Midnight. The conversation naturally goes to life, relationships, and the recent profoundly popular #yesallwomen campaign. 

Stephanie sits down with dear friend Charles Kovalik to recount the tragic loss of Jason Endicott last June 2nd. The two reminisce about how Jason changed their perspective on life, love, happiness and how they will never be the same. 

Stephanie sits down with writer Erin Mallory Long to discuss her marriage, her parent's divorce, and her new e-book Text/Chat/Email. The two talk TV production jobs, the dentist and Stephanie fumes over engagment rings. 

Stephanie sits down with friend, alternative hip hop/ indie musician, and memeber of the band 'Why?', Yoni Wolf, to discuss dog fellatio, Crohn's Disease and what it's like to be a worldwide touring recording artist and co-founder of Anticon Records. Stephanie can't remember exactly what else was discussed on account that Yoni is so mesmerizing. He did not make her say this. Two of his band's songs are included in the recording. Please don't sue her. 

Stephanie sits down with artist Annie Preece to talk about addiction, sobriety, and her flourishing art career. Annie is an amazing testament to the power of change, will, and art. DISCLAIMER: You might fall in love with Annie upon listening to this episode regardless of your sexual orientation or marital status 

Stephanie sits down with writer Adam Wilson. Perhaps you know him from twitter as @theleanover, but Stephanie knows him as one of her dearest friends. Adam joins Stephanie on her couch to discuss anxiety, depression, and he open up about hiis childhood. The two also talk about writing, life in LA, and perhaps they get married. 

Stephanie sits down with comedian and writer Amber Tozer to discuss sobriety, writing an animated series, her brilliant idea to film sketches inspired by tweets and, perhaps, she is forced to watch a dog shit in front of her.

Stephanie sits down with comedian Laura Crawford to discuss her bold comedy choices, her soon to be released half hour comedy special, and how her father isn't sure if pimpin' is easy. Also, we address the very serious topics of blindness, sexism, and how we just want to be left alone sometimes. 

Stephanie sits down with comedian Ed Galvez to talk about everything and anything too soon related. Ed opens up about his mother's death, his father's death (which he didn't find out about until months after it happened), and what it's like to play a dead person in a movie. 

Stephanie sits down with comedian and all-around amazing woman Marcella Arguello. Marcella opens up about her father's recent death and how she handled it both personally and publically. We talk about how comedy has healing powers, how love is hard, and how Michael Jackson is The King of Pop. 

Stephanie sits down with LA-based comedian and friend Kasey Koop to discuss what it's like to be a strong and outspoken women in the first 5 years of comedy. The two share stories of growing up with an abusive parent and how it has affected them to this day. They talk mental health, relationships, vulgarity, and Kasey's ever-changing hair. 

Stephanie skypes in with long-awaited guest Cass Keeley all the way from Vancouver. Cass shares what her life has been like after moving from a small town to a big city and starting comedy. She opens up about her recent experience with rape and how it rocked her to the core.

Stephanie sits down with writer and comic Shelby Fero to talk about her early start in the LA comedy and writing scene. She shares some of the struggles and triumphs that go along with such an all-encompansing career. The two talk about FX's new show Chozen and if Stephanie could be Shelby's mom. 

Stephanie sits down with Janel SantaCruz, Director's Assistant at Key and Peele and comedy producer, to discuss how she handles the challenges of life. Janel talks about balancing her comedy life with her job as a part time child educator. The two also discuss her family life, being a strong woman, the effects of social media, and the importance of mental health.

Stephanie sits down with comedian and fellow podcast host Amanda Savage. Amanda opens up about the adolescent trauma culmuniating in her mother going to jail for embezelment and how it has affected her into adulthood. Stephanie thinks Amanda is fantastic. There are two dogs in the room. 

Stephanie sits down with comedian Doug Mellard to talk about his unique brand of comedy and how he deals with the challenges life throws at him. They talk Dirty Dancing, crowd surfing, fake baby showers, and how he almost got murdered (twice). 

Stephanie sits down with comedian and writer Hampton Yount to discuss physical and mental health and how to stay positive while being a comedian and what is, in our opinion, a realistically cynical person.

Stephanie sits down with comic and talk show host Eden Dranger to discuss the loss of both her parents to cancer, her experience with genetic testing, and recent decision to have a preventitive double mastectomy.

Stephanie sits down with comedian and writer Josh Gondelman to share how the idea of too soon fits into his life and career. He discusses articles he wrote about a breakup, experimentation with penis numbing cream, and how he was a Wheaties sponsored athlete. 

Stephanie sits down with comic and actor Josh Adam Myers in an episode that gets back to the very core of the too soon concept. Josh opens up about the loss of his best friends, sobriety, and a bunch of other struggles that I find to be at the core of human existence. 

Stephanie sits down with Improv comic Louise Leloux to discuss her brother's death, suicide, mental health, a failed marriage and how comedy saved her life.

Stephanie sits down with writer Taylor Harrison (@goldieharrison) to discuss her struggle with mental health issues, work, a social life, and why I think she should brand herself as the daughter of beloved host of The Bachelor, Chris Harrison. 

Stephanie sits down with comedy writer and host of the Fogelnest Files podcast Jake Fogelnest to discuss some serious and some not so serious stuff. Jakes talks about growing up with his own MTV show, his thoughts on hacky violent Twitter jokes, Tinder, and my online presence. SPOILER ALERT: Jake tells his famous Banksy joke. 

Stephanie sits down with friend and colleague Amanda Savage to discuss what has been going on in her life since she started this podcast in September. Stephanie opens up about losing her job and her home, being harassesed, threatened, controlled and abused, her decision to have plastic surgery, and why she hates Christmas. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with comedian and actor Ron Funches to discuss a few serious topics including divorce, autism, and mass shootings. Sound fun? Well it is! Funches' take on these topics along with his attituide toward life in general is inspiring and pure comic genius. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with comedian Grant Lyon to discuss his opinion on too soon humor. The two talk hecklers, historical comedy, and fabricated pregnancies. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with comedian Leah Kayajanian to discuss her honest and anecdotal form of stand-up. Leah talks about how she left her fiance and life in Oklahoma to move to Los Angeles and pursue her love of comedy instead. The two discuss hecklers, taboo jokes, and her disdain for networking. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with comedian and actor Greg Santos to discuss his mother's recent death. They talk about the line between comedy and tragedy, the Latin perception of death, and what it was like to grow up in Las Vegas. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with LA-based comedian and writer Jim Bruce. Jim talks about his recently recorded stand-up special "I'm Dying As Fast As I Can" and it's hilariously irreverent look at life and death. The two share stories about sobriety, suicide, depression, and the difficulty of maintaining relationships. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with writer and LA-based stand-up comic Josh Androsky in the most unlikely of places for 2 non-drinkers. The two talk about alcohol use, Josh's relathionship with his father, and his writing/comedy career. Josh opens up about his very candid brand of stand-up and storytelling that is beyond open, honest, and sometimes even absurd. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with writer and comedian H Alan Scott to talk about life with testicular cancer. The two develop a weird bond over shared medical treatments, stress eating, religion, and love of too soon humor. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with LA comedian Melissa Stephens for a candid conversation about her life. Melissa opens up about how she incorporates her unique brand of humor into all her art, life on twitter, and what the first few years of stand-up are really like. The two talk about being naked on tv, air sex, and Aspergers. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with stand-up comedian Monika Scott for a very special conversation.  Monika opens up about a handful of tragic events she has dealt with in the last 6 months including the Santa Monica College Shooting. The two talk about Monika's very honest and disarming brand of humor and how it has become prevalent in her artistic expression. As always, irreverncey is acheived and Monika shares a clip about her parent's threesome. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with comedian Chet Wild to discuss his very personal and telling brand of comedy. The two discuss varying medical issues, what it's like to be missing vital organs, and their take on why comedians open up about diffocult things. DISCLAIMER: Stephanie gets very silly, Chet maintains his patience. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with stand-up comic, staff writer, and actor Andy Haynes. The two have an intimate and candid conversation about his INCREDIBLY recent divorce from a fellow comic and actress here in Los Angeles. Andy shares his feelings on what went wrong, thoughts on human sexuality, and his hopes for the future. DISCLAIMER: Andy throws in a few jokes about cum, molestation, and 9/11 for good measure.

Stephanie Mickus sits down with Whitmer Thomas, an LA based stand-up comedian, actor, and co-creator of the popular group/show Power Violence. Whit opens up about his mother’s death, how it brought him to comedy, and some of the funniest jokes he has ever told. The two talk about human ashes, heroine, and how great he is.

Stephanie Mickus sits down with writer and comedian Bill Dixon. The two discuss Bill's mother's suicide, his past struggles with addiction, and how he incorporates such traumas into his work. In the truest form of friendship, Bill gives Stephanie possible insight into why her current woes are hitting her so hard.

Stephanie Mickus sits down with Eli Braden, a writer and musical comedian in Los Angeles. Eli shares the shocking end to his marriage, his tumultuous divorce, and the challenges of co-parenting. They talk about depression, public vs. private lives, and what Eli calls “living in the light”.

Stephanie Mickus sits down with Jackie Kashian, a stand-up comedian and storyteller living in Los Angeles. Jackie shares the details of her mother’s death and how her dark sense of humor is pervasive throughout her comedy. They talk about keeping it real and Jackie shares a joke she's been told is “too soon”. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with Andy Sell, an LA-based stand-up comedian and recovering slam-poet. They discuss his childhood fascination with death, his girlfriend’s fatal car accident, and how time might not heal all wounds. Disclaimer: Andy and Stephanie tie an actual noose while proudly sharing their most outlandishly morbid jokes. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with Rye Silverman, a writer and stand-up comedian living in Los Angeles. Rye shares the experience of his brother’s recent death and discusses how he worked through the pain by incorporating it into his act. They talk about eulogies, the first time she saw him perform, and porn (on more than one occasion).