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What’s the Point? is a comedy podcast where hosts Amanda & Teffa, two self-proclaimed comedians, learn how to navigate the entertainment industry and discover what works (if anything).

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    • 24 EPISODES


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    Drunk History: Mae West and Ellen Degeneres

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 86:08


    Teffa and Amanda come into this season finale drunk, with some big life updates, and ready to play Drunk History. From Canadian accents, to female trailblazers in entertainment, to an update on the pineapple tattoo saga, you're going to want to tune in! Follow What's the Point to stay up-to-date on season 3! Instagram Twitter

    "I spent $80 on a cockroach costume" with Scott Englund

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 80:12


    Teffa and Amanda talk to Scott Englund about his journey in comedy, from playing classical piano to writing musical sketch comedy. Plus, they play a riveting game of true confessions! Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Miconique Open Mic Follow What's The Point: Instagram Twitter

    "Don't Google it!" with Melissa Ulloa

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 92:52


    Teffa and Amanda talk to Melissa Ulloa about improv, comedy, and teaching. Plus, they play a hilarious game of Fuck, Marry, Kill. Follow Melissa's improv team: Instagram Follow What's The Point? Instagram Twitter

    Bonus Episode: "Everything is networking"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 29:41


    Amanda talks with Teffa about her experience attending a "Business in Comedy" panel event. From networking to legal issues to different forms of representation, there's a lot to learn! Follow What's the Point? Instagram  Twitter Check out Stark White Entertainment for future events

    "I'm a gay toddler" with Peter Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 74:51


    Amanda and Teffa talke to Peter Murray about his experience as a standup comedian, passing as straight, writing habits, and getting straight audiences on board with LGBTQ material. Plus, they play a hilarious game of "How's Yours?" Follow Peter: Instagram Twitter Follow What's the Point? Instagram Twitter

    "The woods are so scary"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 67:11


    Teffa and Amanda talk more about their favorite subject: TV! From old, forgotten favorites to current binges, storytelling and character development, and how Felicity Huffman is going to jail. Then, they play the mind meld game. Follow What's The Point: Instagram Twitter 

    "Ted Danson is our higher power" with Jerry Burgos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 70:45


    Amanda and Teffa talk to Jerry Burgos about getting his start in comedy through learning magic, getting pineapple tattoos, and the important role of diversity in comedy. Then, they play an improv game called Job Interview. Check out The Armory More about Jerry   Follow What's the Point? Instagram Twitter

    "I don't want to lose my heart rate in the shower," with Brandon Richards

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 78:28


    Teffa and Amanda talk to their guest, Brandon Richards, about Apple watches, different styles of writing, world building, and Brandon's current writing projects. Plus, they play the middle school classic game of *M*A*S*H* Follow Brandon: Instagram Twitter Follow What's The Point? Instagram Twitter

    "I knew I was in Ohio, but I was existentially lost" with Emily Riggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 77:55


    Teffa and Amanda talk to Emily Riggins, co-host of TeaBD podcast, about her journey in comedy. From being existentially lost in Ohio to finding her way to NYC and the UCB theater, Emily offers her perspective on the journey. Later, the girls play a game called Fuck It. Follow What's The Point: Instagram  Twitter Follow TeaBD Podcast: Instagram Twitter Follow Emily: Instagram Twitter  

    "Can Monica Padman fact check this episode for us?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 71:06


    Teffa and Amanda talk about their favorite subject: TV! From One Day At A Time to Orange is the New Back to The Good Place, they cover how to end a show, character development, great pilot episodes, and what still holds up from the 90s. Follow What's the Point: Instagram Twitter

    "Welcome to my very smooth audio book" with Jason Specland

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 68:25


    Teffa and Amanda talk to Jason Specland about coaching improv, taking classes with Amy Poehler at UCB, and his approach to comedy. Then, they play an improv game that gets out of hand, as per usual. Follow Jason: Instagram Follow What's the Point: Instagram Twitter

    "Are there mermen in Atlantic City?" with Dylan Grassl

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 77:24


    Teffa and Amanda talk to Dylan Grassl, a standup comedian in New York City, about streaming services, how he created his own monthly show, and being a control freak. Then, they play Would You Rather. Follow What's The Point: Instagram Twitter Follow Dylan: Instagram Twitter

    "We became each other's reflections"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 78:20


    Amanda and Teffa reflect on wrapping up season one of Whats the Point? From having amazing guests to learning how to expand their own skills, there’s a lot to discuss. Plus, they play their favorite games from earlier in the season. Subscribe on iTunes Follow us on: Instagram Twitter

    "The White Savior came in and solved everything for everyone" with Arya Govil

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 81:39


    Teffa and Amanda talk to Arya Govil about her journey as an actor, working in production on shows like The Break with Michelle Wolf, and auditioning for commercials. Plus, the girls talk about how the field of talk shows is evolving, from Ellen to Hasan Minhaj and Busy Tonight.   Follow Arya: Instagram Twitter Follow What's The Point: Instagram Twitter

    "The West Side Story of Comedy" with Leah Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 71:06


    Teffa and Amanda talk to Leah Evans, the Founder & Director of The Armory Comedy theater in New York. They discuss everything from Ellen's return to standup to standup vs. improv and how comedy is evolving right now. Plus, hear all about how and why Leah came to start The Armory.  Visit The Armory Comedy: Website Facebook Instagram  Follow Leah: Instagram Twitter Follow What's The Point: Instagram Twitter

    "I violently agree" with Darlene Joiner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 63:35


    Teffa and Amanda talk to Darlene Joiner all about her acting journey, from Chicago to New York City. They discuss the differences in style from one school to another, plus sources of inspiration and the struggles of maintaining a stressful job. Subscribe on iTunes Follow us: Instagram Twitter

    "I think Nietzsche pretty much gets it" with Christina O'Handley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 60:52


    Amanda and Teffa talk to Christina O'Handley about her roots in musical theater, how she got started in improv, and how she found her true calling in musical improv.  Subscribe on iTunes Follow Andrea on Instagram Follow us: Instagram Twitter

    "Cut out the bit about 18th century porn" with Andrea Lam

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 71:47


    Amanda and Teffa talk to Andrea Lam about her journey from taking acting classes to starting to get paid gigs as an actor. Plus, Andrea discusses some of her inspirations an an Asain actress, like seeing Kelly Marie Tran in Star Wars and growing up watching Lucy Liu. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Andrea on Instagram & Twitter Follow us: Instagram Twitter

    "I got them out of a dumpster" with Fred Soligan and Zak Ray

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 81:12


    Teffa and Amanda talk to Fred Soligan and Zak Ray about starting their production company, Gray Hour Media, in New York City and how that brought them to win the NYTV Festival Best Comedy award. Between finding prizes in a dumpster and a very witch-y coincidence, this conversation goes off the rails. Visit Gray Hour Media: Website Facebook Watch "Smuchr," Best Comedy winner at NYTV Festival: YouTube  Download Zak's app, Cameras + Formats: Apple Store

    "Dance like you're surrounded by beautiful Grecian models"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 55:34


    Teffa and Amanda talk about what it’s like to decide to start doing comedy and acting. From being nervous to being concerned about money, to being afraid you aren’t funny. Plus, they talk about Lindsay Lohan’s infamous Mikonos dance moves, their comedy writing styles, and they play a hilarious game to top it off. Subscribe on iTunes Follow us on: Instagram Twitter

    Bonus Episode: "It's a word, and it's also like a huge deal" with Molly Makselan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 36:20


    We play a game with our guest, Molly Makselan, and we all get to know each other a little better. From discovering new words and how to pronounce them to discussing sex crimes, politics, space, and how they're all related, you don't want to miss this epic game. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Molly on Instagram & Twitter Follow us: Instagram Twitter

    “A little show called Saturday Night Live” with Molly Makselan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 62:19


    Our guest, Molly Makselan, discusses her experiences in standup comedy, musical theater, and auditioning for Saturday Night Live. Plus, we talk about Molly’s Comic Con costumes, how Lucille Ball inspired her, and how everyone deals with anxiety. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Molly on Instagram & Twitter Follow us: Instagram Twitter

    "Awkward, like a giraffe"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 60:53


    It’s the premiere episode of What’s the Point?! Teffa and Amanda introduce themselves and talk about why they do standup comedy, improv, and acting. They also talk about some of their sources of inspiration like Jen Kirkman, Chelsea Handler, Saturday Night Live, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Subscribe on iTunes Follow us on: Instagram Twitter

    What's the Point? Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 5:59


    What’s the Point? is a comedy podcast where hosts Amanda & Teffa, two self-proclaimed comedians, learn how to navigate the entertainment industry and discover what works (if anything). What's the Point? launches on Tuesday, January 15, 2019!  Follow our social for updates: Instagram Twitter  

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