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Ya gotta do this, ya gotta do that. Ya gotta, ya gotta, YA GOTTA. A lot of people will tell you there are a lot of things you just have to do to have a creative career. Mostly, they are wrong. Join comedian and digital creator, Angela Palladino, as she chats/rants/laments with fellow comedians and creators about their industries and all the things people told them they just absolutely had to do.

Angela Palladino


    • Jan 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    "Renew Your Passport" - Reflections on Season Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 2:59


    Angela reflects on the 10 conversations of Season 2, and gives a sneak peak into Season 3. Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "Cadence of Output" w. Scotty Crowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 64:37


    Host Angela Palladino is joined by Creative Director, Writer, Actor, Host, and former Tour Manager, Scotty Crowe. Scotty and Angela peel back the layers of his many swerves, to see what drives them. He takes us through his journey go swerving all around the world, and we find out how he's made his way back home to Atlanta were he's found a sweet spot of balance with his career and life. Follow Scotty! Scotty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottycrowe/ Scotty Website: https://scottycrowe.com/ The Speed Project Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeedproject Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "Swerve With Purpose" w. Rollie Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 50:22


    Host Angela Palladino is joined by comedian, writer, Youtube Creator, and Mayor of Climate Town, Rollie Williams. We discuss comedy, video, the difference between billiards and pool, and how sometimes you have to go out and get a graduate degree just to make your comedy show! Follow Rollie! Climate Town Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/climatetown Climate Town Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climatetown/ Climate Town Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ClimateTown Rollie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rolliewilliams/ Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "Chipping Away" w. Brian Flaherty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 51:52


    Host Angela Palladino is joined by filmmaker, podcaster, and curator galore, Brian Flaherty. We chat about production world burn out and how sometimes the passion you're chasing is the type of people you work with, not necessarily the medium you work in. Follow Brian! Twenty Sided Podcast: https://linktr.ee/twentysidedpodcast Canon Fodder Podcast: https://www.flowcode.com/page/canonfodder Brian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bflare42/ Twenty Sided Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twentysidedpodcast/ Canon Fodder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canon_fodder_podcast/ Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

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    "Transferable Skills" w. Kyle Marian

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 66:39


    Host Angela Palladino is joined by former scientist, storyteller, and comedian Kyle Marian. They discuss Kyle's journey from scientific field research in Egypt and Spain all the way to the comedy stages of New York City, and the lessons she learned along the way. Follow Kyle! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylemarian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kylemarian Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "Leap Into The Zone" w. Alix Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 61:20


    Host Angela Palladino is joined by professional chef, content creator, and Chopped Champion, Alix Baker. We discuss ditching PR for the food world, what it's like working in professional kitchens and as a private chef, and of course we dive into her experience competing on Chopped! Follow Alix! Instagram: https://instagram.com/alixmbaker Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "The Double Edged Sword of a Coin" w. Michele O'Brien

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 51:43


    Host Angela Palladino is joined by writer, director and podcast maven, Michele O'Brien. We discuss transitioning between visual and audio mediums, being a performance doula and the value of good story structure no matter the project! Follow Michele! Twitter: https://twitter.com/michele_ob Website: https://www.michele-obrien.com/ Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "Writing Your Own Rules" w. Kathleen O'Mara

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 47:19


    Host Angela Palladino is joined by writer, comedian and performer, Kathleen O'Mara. We chat about transitioning from an actor to a writer, and the difference between writing comedy scripts vs. comedy prose, and much more! Follow Kathleen! Twitter: https://twitter.com/OMaraRules McSweeney's: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/authors/kathleen-o-mara Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "Big Picture" w. Julian Edward Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 59:15


    Host Angela Palladino is joined by painter, writer and comedian, Julian Edward Williams. We dive deep into creative expression through visual mediums, seeing the big picture, how painting informs writing, and also the life and times of Don Draper and Peggy Olson! Follow Julian! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianedwardwilliams/ Website: https://www.jewilliamsart.com/ Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "Lean Into Authentic" w. Erin Harland

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 80:37


    Host Angela Palladino is joined by musician, comedian, and actor, Erin Harland. We discuss vulnerability in authenticity, learning to share your voice, tossing aside type-casting and more. It's an incredible conversation, join us! Follow Erin! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0k7EuvZDDJY5IIhJ01K7gk?si=-_pcnTCHSOKdZ87tfckoyg&dl_branch=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_funapologetic_/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-419539558 Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "Effort & Reward" w. Jenny Arimoto

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 71:24


    For the first episode of Season Two, host Angela Palladino is joined by comedy writer and performer Jenny Arimoto. We talk about transitioning from the tech world into the comedy scene, writing, performing and even TikToking - and all the scary chaos of creating content online. It's going to be a great conversation, join us! Follow Jenny! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jennyarimoto/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyarimoto? Website: https://www.jennyarimoto.com/ Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    Season Two Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 1:38


    Welcome to the SEASON OF THE SWERVE! On this season of the podcast, join comedian, writer, filmmaker and digital creator, Angela Palladino, as she talks with fellow creatives about how and why decided to take a big ol' swerve in the creative focus over the course of their careers. Stand up comedian turned painter? Copywriter turned professional chef? Designer turned TikTok sensation? All huge SWERVES, but where is the through line... and why did they cut the wheel so hard in a totally different direction? We'll get into all this and much more on the topic of creativity in Season Two of Ya Gotta Have a Podcast!

    "Live Your Goddamn Life" - Reflections on Season One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 4:27


    Angela reflects on lessons and take aways from the 10 conversations of Season 1. Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "Know Your Tenets" w. Tracy Soren

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 70:10


    For the very first episode, we go deep about the importance of maintaining your personal tenets in the craziness of the entertainment industry in a conversation with my dear friend and frequent collaborator Tracy Soren. Tracy is a comedian, writer, actor and podcast queen as Senior Producer and Head of New York Operations at the Forever Dog Comedy Podcast Network - and we talk about keeping a moral compass, maintaining boundaries and most importantly - being fucking kind. I loved this conversation, and I think you will too! Follow Tracy! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tracy_soren/ Website: https://www.tracysoren.com/ Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "Be the Cockroach" w. David Ebert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 50:02


    On today's episode Angela is joined by writer, director, master of all trades, Dave Ebert. Ebert has made stuff for Netflix, NBC, CBS, MTV, TBS, and TruTV just to name a few, and we talk about the value of being flexible in order to go farther, taking creativity seriously, pivoting when curveballs are thrown your way, and how you gotta ask yourself "are you willing to be the cockroach"? Follow David Ebert! Twitter: https://twitter.com/horsedivorce Insta: https://www.instagram.com/davidcebert/ Website: http://www.davidcharlesebert.com/ Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "The Melody of Creativity" w. Brian McElhaney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 60:31


    Angela is joined by comedy writer, performer, director, singer-songwriter, jack of many trades - Brian McElhaney. Angela and Brian chat about how writing comedy is not so dissimilar to writing music, building new skills sharpens other skills, and the value in not sacrificing your calling to be an artist. They go deep on the age old question: is being a jack of all trades actually a ~good~ thing? Follow Brian McElhaney! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bjmcelhaney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BJMcElhaney BriTANick: http://www.britanick.com/ Check out Brian's podcast, BioTypical: https://biotypical.buzzsprout.com/ Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "Find Joy in the Process" w. Shem Pennant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 52:52


    Angela is joined by comedy writer, performer, director, musician - wonderful genius Shem Pennant. Angela and Shem chat about the most alt art forms considered the lowest culture by gate keepers now (like Tik Tok), may one day be considered culturally significant high art when those gate keepers change. They chat about how you can scramble your brain into being more creative by challenging yourself, redefining your definition of success, and finding joy in the process rather than the outcome. Follow Shem Pennant! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/myshowcalledlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/each1teach1 Website: https://bio.fm/myshowcalledlife Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "What Are You Chasing?" w. Natasha Vaynblat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 39:04


    Angela is joined by comedian and writer, Natasha Vaynblat. Natasha and Angela go deep about defining exactly what you're chasing, and how comedy is an art form that should always be blending skillsets. Follow Natasha! Your Worst Fears Confirmed: https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/yourworstfearsconfirmed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashavaynblat/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/natashavaynblat Website: http://www.natashavaynblat.com/ Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "All Rise Together" w. Allison Kilkenny

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 77:37


    Angela is joined by writer, comedian and host of the podcast "Light Treason News", Allison Kilkenny. Allison and Angela chat about following the flow of the unexpected, pivoting and supporting the artists around you so your community can all rise together. Follow Allison Kilkenny! Twitter: https://twitter.com/allisonkilkenny Podcast: https://www.lighttreason.news Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/allisonkilkenny Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "Stay Open" w. Anna Roisman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 55:29


    Angela is joined by comedian, writer, actor, and HQ Trivia Word Queen, Anna Roisman. Anna and Angela chat about the art of adapting your creative work to meet the industry where they are, as well as the adage "stay open or else you are screwed". Follow Anna Roisman! Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnaRoisman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaroisman/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unemployed-with-anna-roisman/id1489650462 Website: http://www.annaroisman.com/ Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "Meritocracy Doesn't Exist" w. Marcela Onyango

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 58:37


    Angela is joined by stand-up comedian and writer, Marcela Onyango. Marcela and Angela chat about the scams of headshots and bringer shows, and how meritocracy is fake as hell. Follow Marcela! Feel The News: https://www.instagram.com/feelthenews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majua88/ Website: http://marcelaonyango.com/ Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "Funny Doesn't Mean Cheesy" w. Steve Jeanty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 35:23


    Angela is joined by comedian, rapper, writer, and a whole lot more - Steve Jeanty. Angela and Steve chat about blending genres and different art forms to create something uniquely your own. We go deep about the importance of taking care of your people and the fact that just because something is funny doesn't mean it has to be cheesy. Follow Steve Jeanty! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/yojeanty/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveJeanty Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKWWKXuQHWk&ab_channel=SteveJeanty Check out Steve's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1RYK6614QePRNgEEtNiCpP?si=mGEH4cuvSiebSw10wyhRlA Check out Steve's podcasts- Steve Jeanty's Infinite Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/0CgrBJFNFBMhATpJAD7nS6?si=MiNPz4tzQbW05Sj1tnco9w Chuckleheads: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PTonRDIyQ9i2gwvplTsBy?si=zuoH6mjkSn-jEiz2_w_jUg Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    "Put In The Work" w. Doug Widick

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 62:17


    Angela is joined by actor, writer, comedian and musical mastermind, Doug Widick. Doug and Angela really get into it about putting in the work, creating your own thing outside of the traditional theater system, learning to develop habits, being a generalist, and so so much more! Follow Doug! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/douglaswidick/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/douglaswidick Twitter: https://twitter.com/DouglasWidick Website: https://www.douglaswidick.com/ Very Own Song: https://www.veryownsong.com/ Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/

    Season One Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 2:35


    Ya gotta do this, ya gotta do that. Ya gotta, ya gotta, YA GOTTA. A lotta people sure think there are a lotta of things you just have to do to have a successful career as a creative person in the arts and entertainment industry. Mostly, they are wrong. Join comedian, writer, filmmaker and digital creator, Angela Palladino, as she chats/rants/laments with fellow creatives about all the things people told them they just absolutely had to do.

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