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In celebration of PRIDE MONTH our next Gorgeous guest is LGBTQ author from the Philippines, Brigitte Bautista!Brigitte is the author of “Don’t Tell My Mother,” “You, Me, U.S.” and one of the featured authors in the anthology, “Start Here”. In this episode, Brigitte shares her experience writing "Don't Tell My Mother," and how an LGBTQ author such as herself has published romance FF novels in a prominently religious community. As a powerhouse of words, Brigitte shares the freedom she has as a writer to create happy endings.
My very special guest is friend and super talent storytelling host, Nikki Levy. Her live storytelling show, Don't Tell My Mother!, has been produced across the country, showcasing some of the top comedic talent around. She grew up in Queens, collecting electronics, and used to watch G.I. Joe! So we have a ton to talk about and most of it involves Ninjas! The Filecard Feature is on the Cobra Bugg driver... Secto Viper! Remember to listen to the Dreamer Comics Podcast, and while you're listening to Omar talk about breaking into comics, you should check out our newest sponsor on Instagram, @SpecialMissionForce! Brian Wilkins curates some amazing Joe photography, I know you'll love it. Don't forget to visit my Patron page, where you can help support the Joe on Joe show!
This episode features the side-splitting hilarity of storyteller and standup Jen Kober. We talk about the joy of processed cheese-foods, what being a "Southerner" means, and my adorable grandmother "Saucy." Featuring the story "The Cheese Stands Alone" be Jen Kober, recorded live at "Don't Tell My Mother" in Los Angeles. Produced by David Crabb, Rachel Hamberg, Morgan Jones, Jesse Rogala & Tyler Dorson. Theme music by Monogold. For information about storytelling classes and workshops, go to www.crabblabb.com
As a tiny minority of America's population, most members of the LGBT community spend most of their time in heterosexual spaces. But the "Gay Area" episode of Hot Mic with Dan Savage is...well, just what it sounds like. You'll hear a story from Don't Tell My Mother about what happened when straight comedian and actor Barry Rothbart got hired to film a promo video for a huge gay nudist retreat. And then Joel Kim Booster, a NYC-based standup comedian, shares a story about the time he and a few dudes claimed a room of their own. In each episode of Hot Mic with Dan Savage, relationship expert and columnist Dan Savage showcases and provides commentary on the best true stories about sex and relationships from live storytelling shows across the country.
Having a comfort zone to retreat to is important. But just like a city gets rezoned in order to accommodate development, we have to rezone what we're comfortable with in order to grow. Especially when it comes to sex. On this episode of Hot Mic with Dan Savage, two storytellers decide to try to make their comfort zones a little larger. This episode features "Can I Pick This Up," which David Crabb told at RISK!, and "Afterparty," which Caitlin Gill told at Don't Tell My Mother. Plus, Dan discusses the future of coming out and more. In each episode of Hot Mic with Dan Savage, relationship expert and columnist Dan Savage showcases and provides commentary on the best true stories about sex and relationships from live storytelling shows across the country.
On this episode, comedian Steve Agee (The Sarah Silverman Show) opens up to Eugene Mirman about his first experience with the party drug ecstasy. Once the story gets going, the questions start flying. Learn about the good times and the bad times that can result from taking recreational drugs as Steve explains the how and why of his hilarious true tale that he originally shared at a Don't Tell My Mother show in Los Angeles.
Sometimes you have to escape the nest in order to learn how to flap your wings, if you know what I mean. In this episode, Margot Leitman escapes her parents' gaze—they'd rather focus on each other—to Puerto Rico, where a handsome man in a lavender shirt awaits her. Storyteller Mike O'Connell, on the other hand, completely fails to escape the nest. Plus, Dan tells the story of the time he tried to escape to San Francisco but, unfortunately, couldn't get off (the bus). This episode of Hot Mic with Dan Savage features "The Not So Virgin Islands" by Margot Leitman told live at Don't Tell My Mother and "Anti Custody" by Mike O'Connell for Dirty Birdie Story Hour. In each episode of Hot Mic with Dan Savage, relationship expert and columnist Dan Savage showcases and provides commentary on the best true stories about sex and relationships from live storytelling shows across the country.
Comedian Jen Kirkman's mother had a sign in her kitchen that said "Kissin' don't last, cookin' do." Hear how that sign and all it represented affected Jen's romantic life, in a funny and touching story she told on Don't Tell My Mother in Los Angeles. Plus, Jen is our special guest in studio! She and Dan Savage talk about love, lust (particularly for that hot 1970's look), and what it's like to grow up horny in a religious household. In each episode of Hot Mic with Dan Savage, relationship expert and columnist Dan Savage showcases and provides commentary on the best true stories about sex and relationships from live storytelling shows across the country.
Losing your virginity is usually just as terrifying as it is exciting - which is why most of the time, would-be virginity losers make a plan. Who? Where? What to wear (or take off)? Whether the plan works out, however, is a different story. On this episode of Hot Mic with Dan Savage, two storytellers describe hatching their first time plans and the hilarious hitches that befell them. Hannah Friedman tries to skirt the watchful gaze of a nefarious sister in a story from Don't Tell My Mother, and Dana Owens embarks on a bold trip to a certain town in Nevada, in a story from the Mystery Box Show. Plus, Dan dissects the dangers of sexy netting. You've been warned! In each episode of Hot Mic with Dan Savage, relationship expert and columnist Dan Savage showcases and provides commentary on the best true stories about sex and relationships from live storytelling shows across the country.
High school sucks for a lot of people, especially young queer kids trying to survive the blinding storm of pubescent hormones while getting bullied or beat up for things they’re just learning to like. Things like musical theater, or in Dan Bucatinsky's case, the leader of his high school's marching band. On this episode of Hot Mic with Dan Savage, guest Dan Bucatinsky, the producer and actor who stars in 24: Legacy, talks with Dan Savage about his not-so-glorious days as an awkward, closeted clarinet player. We'll also hear Dan Bucatinsky's story "Boys in the Band,” which he told live at Don't Tell My Mother, followed by a conversation with Dan Savage about the ways in which things eventually do get better. In each episode of Hot Mic with Dan Savage, relationship expert and columnist Dan Savage showcases and provides commentary on the best true stories about sex and relationships from live storytelling shows across the country.
The most unusual thing about comedian Moshe Kasher's mom is not that she's deaf. It's that she subscribes to some very liberal views in regard to sex. This, naturally, had a big impact on Moshe's childhood, as he detailed in his story from a Don't Tell My Mother show in Los Angeles. In this episode of Hold On, host Eugene Mirman digs deeper into how deafness, sexuality, and the 90’s rave culture informed Moshe's upbringing. In each episode of the Audible Comedy series Hold On, host Eugene Mirman (Bob's Burgers, The Flight of the Conchords) pauses the funny stories of comedians and performers to get the skinny behind the story. Featured and future guests include: Andy Richter, Lisa Lampanelli, Mike Birbiglia, Reggie Watts, Kumail Nanjiani, Maria Bamford, Hasan Minhaj, John Mulaney, and more! Enjoy new episodes weekly!
We welcome Michael Patrick Duggan, artist, writer & storyteller to this week's episode of Don't Tell My Mother. Michael is the executive director of LA Storyworks and is just one of our favorite people. To learn more go to LAstoryworks.org We are back in Los Angeles on March 27th and in Chicago on April 4th! Visit donttellmymother.com for more info!
Producer Nikki Levy shares a story about Passover in Death Valley, and comedian Asterios Kokkinos talks about being forced to go to church. Right now on the Best of Story Worthy!
Nikki Levy, our esteemed host and super talent is back this week with a very funny story about that one time when she converted a woman and ended in a 3 way of epic proportions. January 30th! Don't Tell My Mother is back in LA! Get your tickets now!
We have an extra special treat for you Don't Tell My Mother! subscribers. This week, we break format and bring you one of our very own for a private, personal interview. Lizzie Czerner, fabulous producer of DTMM! and award winning performer sat down with her best friend Nikki Levy to talk about the origins of the show and share a cautionary tale of her youth. We hope you like the format, we'll be in this format on and off going forward as we ramp up to our big Fall show return in Los Angeles on October 10th. Please let us know what you think!
Writer/producer Nikki Levy tries to reconnect with her Jewish roots by wandering around the desert near Death Valley. Plus, Christine survives the wilds of Colorado.
That's right, ladies and gentlemen, we have THE Traci Lords for your listening pleasure this week. She headlined our season finale and opened her heart to our DTMM! audience and we're very happy to share it with you. She shares a poignant story about fighting her way through Hollywood while keeping her eye on the prize... Don't Tell My Mother! will be back soon with live shows, stay tuned for details! Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
You all know Mary Lynn Rajskub from her indelible performance as Chloe O'Brien on the long running hit series, 24. We were so glad to have her on Don't Tell My Mother! because if terrorists attack, we could rely on Mary Lynn to hack our iphones and save the day. Or, perhaps, she can just tell a hilarious story about her stalker girlfriend and keep the terrorists laughing while we all escaped. Either one works for us, thanks Mary Lynn! Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
We're very happy to bring you Adam Shapiro this week! You've seen him on 1600 Penn, Scandal and Grey's Anatomy. He's in the new film Now You See Me, which is about young magicians committing crimes. Here's a story of Adam, being young and not exactly magical when it comes to women. Remember, in comedy and apparently sex, timing is everything. Don't Tell My Mother is back in LA! June 20th at Cafe Fais Do Do we're featuring the Traci Lords, Steve Agee, James Adomian, Grant Cotter and more! Visit www.donttellmymother.com for tickets! Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
Jen Kirkman (Drunk History, Chelsea Lately, Conan, Craig Ferguson) is a funny, funny lady. She's also the author of "I Can Barely Take Care of Myself: Tales of a Happy Life Without Kids". Which, after hearing her story, we understand and applaud her choices. So funny, so engaging and very heartwarming. Be sure to check Donttellmymother.com for upcoming shows!Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
Arden Myrin (Chelsea Lately, MadTV) joined us in April to spill the beans on all the naughty college sex-capades she had. Which was to say... None. NONE? Even a blind squirell finds a nut sometimes? We love her just the same! Be sure to check Donttellmymother.com for upcoming shows!Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
Barry Rothbart (Conan, The Wolf of Wall Street) encounters 800 penises. Really, there's not much more we can say about that. Except that we're so happy he shared it with us! We had a great show last night in Los Angeles! Thank you to Jen Kober, Diane Neal, Tom Lenk, Davy Rothbart and Nancy Lee Grahn! An even bigger thank you to the wonderful audience that came out to support us. Be sure to check Donttellmymother.com for upcoming shows! Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
Our esteemed host, Nikki Levy, is back with one of her favorite stories. This is the true account of a naive 15 year old girl who visits Israel, eats her first schnitzel and learns how to give a hand job. We can all relate to this, right? Wait, what? Enjoy Hand Job in the Holy Land, we know one lucky young man who did. Mark your Calendars! May 9th in Los Angeles at Cafe Fais Do Do, Don't Tell My Mother! is back with an amazing lineup! Diane Neal (Law & Order: SVU) Jen Kober (Anger Management, American Reunion) Tom Lenk (Argo, Buffy) Nancy Lee Grahn (General Hospital) Nikki Levy (Epic) with music by Abby Posner and special guestsVisit Donttellmymother.com for tickets!Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
Alison Becker, actress, comedian, Rob Lowe's love interest on Parks and Recreation, all around lovely and talented lady joined us to spill the deep, dark secrets of her earliest criminal hijinx. It's a good thing that juvenile arrest records aren't available otherwise we'd all know what she did. Wait, she just told us all about. Ok, please just don't tell her Mother. Mark your Calendars! May 9th in Los Angeles at Cafe Fais Do Do, Don't Tell My Mother! is back live with an amazing lineup! Diane Neal (Law & Order: SVU) Tom Lenk (Argo, Buffy) Nancy Lee Grahn (General Hospital) Nikki Levy (Epic) with music by Abby Posner and special guestsVisit Donttellmymother.com for tickets!Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
Amanda Marks is a Key Art Award Winning Copywriter for motion pictures. She has appeared on This American LIfe and graced our stage last year for the Father's Day Dysfunction episode. Today, she shares the truth about picking the right guy... out of a freezer. Mark your Calendars! May 9th in Los Angeles at Cafe Fais Do Do, Don't Tell My Mother! is back live with an amazing lineup! Diane Neal (Law & Order: SVU)Tom Lenk (Argo, Buffy)Nancy Lee Grahn (General Hospital)Nikki Levy (Epic) with music by Abby Posner and special guests Visit Donttellmymother.com for tickets! Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
Producer Nikki Levy and comedian Kris McGaha share stories about sex. Namely, hand Jobs in the holy land and whack jobs in Hollywood. Here’s a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you’re listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you’ll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There’s one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We’d love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You’ll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It’s good karma guys!
Comedian and Writer, Laurie Kilmartin took time from writing for Conan, performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Last Comic Standing to join us on our Father's Day show. She shared a loving, honest portrait of her father, warts and all. It's heartfelt and most of all, very funny! We had a TREMENDOUS show last night in Los Angeles! Thank you to all the DTMM! fans that came out, we loved seeing you all there. Stay tuned to www.Donttellmymother.com for upcoming showtimes in Los Angeles, New York and... Chicago! Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
We've said it before, we'll say it again... We LOVE Jen Kober! She's been such a great friend to Don't Tell My Mother! This is a long form story, so sit back and relax. It's our lengthiest DTMM! yet and we know you're going to love it. It involves taking a leap of faith, out of a perfectly functional airplane. Next Thursday, 4/11, we are back, LIVE in Los Angeles! Join us at Cafe Fai Do Do, to see these amazingly talented performers! Storytellers include Jen Kirkman (Chelsea Lately), Adam Shapiro (1600 Penn), Ron Morehouse (The Amazing Spider-Man) & Jackie Kashian (Conan)! Visit Donttellmymother.com for tickets! Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
We have the pleasure of bringing you a story from Jason Stuart, a comic, actor and most of all, great friend to Don't Tell My Mother. He's been on Entourage, The Closer, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and House, to name a few. He joined us for National Coming Out day and shared a wonderfully honest story about his early adventures in dating and games. Get ready for our next live show, coming to Los Angeles April 11. Storytellers include Jen Kirkman (Chelsea Lately), Adam Shapiro (1600 Penn), Ron Morehouse (The Amazing Spider-Man) & Jackie Kashian (Conan)! Visit Donttellmymother.com for tickets! Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
We love Betty Goldstein! She is a blogger for HuffPo, a contributing author to What Was I thinking?: 58 Bad Boyfriend Stories, a talented storyteller and an even lovelier woman. Today she talks about the time she used an heirloom, bequeathed to her by her mother... a genital grooming kit. Get ready for our next live show, coming to Los Angeles in early April. Stay tuned to Donttellmymother.com for upcoming shows. Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
Therapy is amazing. It can help you cope with trauma, work through problems and help a person find some sanity in their life. It's not, however, meant to be a dating service. This is a lesson our intrepid host, Nikki Levy, learned the hard way. Last night was another amazing live Don't Tell My Mother! in Los Angeles. Thanks to all who came out and all our wonderful performers. Stay tuned to Donttellmymother.com for upcoming shows. Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
Cindy Chupack is one of the most talented and influential writers working in television today. Writer and Executive Producer of "Sex and the City," she's also worked on sich obscure shows as "Modern Family" and "Everybody Loves Raymond." And, yeah, she's won a few Emmys. Cindy joined us for our one-year anniversary show in October, and after hearing her story "Til Death or Homosexuality Do us Part," we fell in love with her even more. Sit back and put your hands together for Cindy Chupack! DTMM! is back in LA with a live show on February 28th at Fais Do Do featuring Mary Lynn Rajskub (aka Chloe from "24"). Tickets are available here. Come out and see us live, you'll be glad you did. ALSO! We are proud to announce the Don't Tell My Mother! Creative Writing Workshop, a six-week class designed to help you generate and craft your stories for the page and stage. Details here! Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
We love Jen Kober! An amazing comic and actor, Jen has been seen on "Anger Management" and "The Mindy Project," and she's a mainstay at Don't Tell My Mother!, appearing five times. We don't know why she keeps coming back, but we're glad she does! This time out, Jen opens up about her first love...sliced American cheese. This may actually be the most romantic episode of Don't Tell My Mother! to date. Cue the sexy music and red wine. Thank you to everyone who came out to Fais Do-Do last week for our show with Diane Neal (Law & Order: SVU)! Our next live show is Feb. 28th! Purchase tickets here! ALSO! We are proud to announce the Don't Tell My Mother! Creative Writing Workshop, a six-week class designed to help you generate and craft your stories for the page and stage. Details here! Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
You've seen Claire Titleman on Parks & Recreation, Veronica Mars and New Girl. All hilarious performances to be sure, but nothing compares to the story she shares with us at Don't Tell My Mother! Do you remember the time you talked YOURSELF into a one night stand? Claire does... We hope you caught our show last night, live in LA! Stay tuned to this podcast and check www.donttellmymother.com for upcoming showtimes for our next live performance. Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
Greg Levine is a mega-talented writer on Parks and Recreation and has worked on The Office and ER. We hope he lands on a successful show one day, he deserves it. Greg joined us last year to share the story of how it took him 18 years to lose his... what do you call kissing virginity? Don't Tell My Mother! Live is back in LA! January 24th at Cafe Fai Do Do! 8pm! Guests include Annabelle Gurwitch (author, You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up), Baron Vaughn (Fairly Legal) and David Dean Bottrell (Boston Legal). Tickets available here! See you there! Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
We are so happy to share this episode with you. Nikki Levy, (20th Century Fox producer on Epic and Frost/Nixon) our intrepid host, is also the storyteller this week! Not only is it her birthday, the story itself centers around her annual "re-birthing" re-enactments with her Mom. On top of that, Don't Tell My Mother! celebrating its 1 year anniversary! So, please, sit back and celebrate with us as Nikki takes you on a journey into and out of, her mothers legs. Just Don't Tell Her Mother! Don't forget to tell your friends (just not my mother) and leave a comment below! Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass.
This week, we welcome Justin Halpern to Don't Tell My Mother! You know Justin from his insanely popular Twitter feed @ShitMyDadSays which was made into a TV show starring William Shatner. Justin is a talented author, who brings us a story from his latest book, "I Suck At Girls". It's a good, old American tale about baseball and porn. Enjoy! DTMM! is gearing up for our next live show, October 11, 2012, which is our big Anniversary Show! If you're in LA and want to see these amazing performers live, follow this link for ticket info! Don't Tell My Mother! Anniversary Show Remember to rate us on iTunes and leave a comment below!
Welcome to the very first episode of the Don't Tell My Mother! podcast. DTMM is a live show in Los Angeles, California where writers and performers from film and television share true stories they'd NEVER want their moms to know. Created and hosted by Twentieth Century Fox producer Nikki Levy (Epic, Frost/Nixon), DTMM is where the funniest, brightest and most insane minds in the business share stories that'll make you laugh, blush and cringe. The perfect guest for our first episode is the wickedly funny Jen Kober. An actress and comic from Louisiana, Jen can be seen in The Mindy Project, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Showtime's Fierce, Funny Women and American Reunion. While Jen has many stories she'd prefer her mom not know, this is one of our favorites. We're so excited to share it with you as our inaugural episode. Our theme song was written and performed by Steve O'Reilly with lead vocals by Karen Rockower Glass. Sit back as Jen regales us with the dangers of mixing drugs and Christians. We hope you enjoy and don't forget to leave comments in our talkback!
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