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In 2021, Sister Monica Clare went viral on TikTok. From the account @nunsenseforthepeople, her video about a wild turkey that was menacing the grounds of the convent struck a chord and unexpectedly launched a following more than 200k people eager to learn more about the practical and spiritual lives of contemporary nuns. #NunTok was born, spurring both sincere conversations about prayer and a relentless, tongue-in-cheek campaign for Sister Monica Clare to unveil her skincare routine.Today, Sister Monica Clare is an Episcopal nun and the sister Superior at the Community of St. John the Baptist in Mendham, New Jersey; but as she relates in her forthcoming memoir, A CHANGE OF HABIT: Leaving Behind My Husband, Career, and Everything I Owned to Become a Nun (Crown & Sugar23; April 29, 2025), her path to the spiritual life was long, winding, and entirely relatable.Growing up in a chaotic and impoverished home in Georgia, Claudette Powell's (Sister Monica's lay name) childhood was spent escaping bill collectors and her unreliable father's abuse. As a little girl, she saw Audrey Hepburn in A Nun's Story and thought, that's me. She found herself drawn to the beauty and ritual of the church, wishing that her life could be filled with such orderliness and belonging.Yet for most of her life, Claudette pushed this spiritual calling away. Instead, she poured her energy into her many talents, trying to become someone worthy of the acceptance she longed for deeply: from acting school at NYU, to performing comedy with The Groundlings Sunday Company and a Hollywood career in film advertising, to her marriage. And yet, she never could seem to find someplace she felt she belonged.In the wake of a devastating divorce, Claudette found herself seriously considering a life in the church. After a decade of therapy, discernment, and paying off her debts, Sister Monica Clare finally stood nervously straightening her habit as she walked into an Episcopal convent, preparing to live alongside eleven other sisters who'd taken the same vow of poverty and celibacy.But joining the community was only the first step, thriving in monastic life would be another challenge altogether. Whether it was getting lost in the maze-like convent, speaking at the wrong time, or messing up the intricate rituals in service, Sister Monica Clare couldn't shake the anxiety and imposter syndrome that had dogged her whole life. In fact, she discovered that the learning curve can be extra steep when doing something you love. Yet through faith and patience, Sister Monica began to feel at home at the convent, first clumsily and then more easily, finding family within her fellow sisters and eventually rising to the head role of Sister Superior.Equally funny and inspiring, A CHANGE OF HABIT reveals how much better life can be when we stop trying to prove our worth to ourselves and others, and instead embrace ourselves for who truly are. A meditation on hope and belonging, A CHANGE OF HABIT is a beautiful encapsulation of faith in the modern world and the tangible ways in which we can embrace spirituality and connection in our lives.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

This episode's guest is actor, writer, voiceover artist, and unapologetic improv nerd, Roxana Ortega.Roxana is one of those rare artists whose vulnerability, honesty, and humor hit you all at once – and leave a lasting impression. If her voice sounds familiar, it might be because she's voiced everything from the passionate Frida Casagrande on The Casagrandes to characters in Call of Duty, Final Fantasy, and Monsters at Work. She's narrated Pulitzer Prize-winning novels, voiced countless animated characters, and is a master of voice matching (yes, she's dubbed for Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek).In our conversation, Roxana takes us through the unexpected path that led her to acting – from growing up in an academic household where creativity wasn't considered a “real” career, to having a life-changing epiphany while teaching English in Spain. We talk about the internal battle between playing it safe and going after what you truly want—and what it really means to decide to be an artist.We go deep into the power of improv as both a performance tool and a life philosophy, how failure can be a gift, and why community-building and representation matter now more than ever. Roxana shares how she uses her voice – literally and figuratively – to make space for underrepresented stories, and how she's continued to evolve as a writer, performer, and director.Whether you're someone who thrives on stage or someone working up the courage to take the leap, Roxana's journey will remind you that embracing risk, staying curious, and being fiercely yourself is always worth it.Episode Chapters 00:00 – Welcome + Introduction02:00 – Names, Language, and Laughter04:00 – Academic Roots & Artistic Restlessness07:55 – The Epiphany in Spain13:49 – “I Decided to Be an Actor”16:00 – Improv, Joy, and Redefining Failure21:45 – Performing, Directing, and Creating Her Own Work32:00 – Representation, Identity, and Making Space40:00 – The Tapestry of Humanity49:30 – Amazing Race Nerd Out50:50 – Blissful Spinster & Making Art on Your Own Terms54:35 – Final Words of Wisdom55:14 – What's Next for Roxana58:00 – Wrap-Up & Thank YouRoxana's Bio:Roxana Ortega is an American actor, writer, and voiceover artist who is known for voicing the ever-emotional Frida Casagrande on Nickelodeon's Emmy award-winning and Imagen award-winning cartoon The Casagrandes, a spinoff of the acclaimed series The Loud House.On-camera, she recently starred opposite Danny Trejo, Reno Wilson, and a cast of legends including Garrett Morris, Barry Bostwick, and James Hong in the Universal feature Grand-Daddy Day Care. Other film credits include The Flight Before Christmas opposite Mayim Bialik, Miss Congeniality 2 opposite Sandra Bullock, and Larry Crowne opposite Tom Hanks. Her TV guest-star credits include New Girl, Shonda Rhimes' For The People, The League, Rules of Engagement, NCIS, and the Peabody award-winning satire American Vandal.Behind the mic, she has voiced countless characters in TV, films, trailers, commercials, and some of the biggest video game franchises around, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Final Fantasy, Halo, and Ghost Recon: Wildlands. A two-time AudioFile Earphones Award winner, she has narrated the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel A Visit from the Goon Squad, the National Book Award finalist Sabrina & Corina, and the New York Times's non-fiction best seller Random Family to name just a few. In addition, her mimicking skills have led her to voice-match the likes of Penelope Cruz, Salma Hayek, and Jennifer Tilly.Born in Los Angeles and raised in Fullerton, CA, Roxana is of mixed Peruvian and Mexican descent. She graduated from U.C. Berkeley Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, then spent a year teaching English in Madrid, Spain. It was there, while she was elaborately acting out English vocabulary to her students, that she realized she wanted to pursue a career in acting. She returned to the Bay Area and immersed herself in theatre and improvisation, then made her way to Los Angeles where she continued her improv and acting training and began writing and performing sketch comedy.Roxana is an alumna of the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase, Upright Citizen's Brigade, and the Groundlings Sunday Company. She has written and produced her own shorts and performed storytelling all over Los Angeles, including at The Moth GrandSLAM.She is also the creator and co-host of the live storytelling show Minority Retorts, which spotlights stories from the under-represented, and The Risking Space, a podcast about art and risk. Connect with Roxana on: InstagramLearn more about Latina's Act Up on: InstagramCheck out The Groundlings on: Instagram Links & LoveIf your ears like what they're snacking on, follow, rate, and drop a review—it helps others find the show too.Want to support the show or get access to extra content—like behind-the-scenes journals, guest deep dives, and updates on getting Alone Girl made? Check out my Substack: The Blissful Spinster. Just $5/month supports this DIY labor of love and gets you a peek behind the scenes (when I find the time to write, lol). Find me and the pod on Instagram, Pinterest, and at blissfulspinster.com—where you can also find some pretty cool merch, if you're into that sort of thing. Thanks for being on this journey with me—and until next time, go find your happy.

Welcome back to the Student Pages podcast! Join host Grace Sanders as she chats with the multi-talented comedian and actress, Devon Drew. In this episode, Devon shares her journey from Los Angeles to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where she is performing her comedy solo show "Devon Drew Popstar". Discover Devon's hilarious and inspiring story, starting from her early days in Virginia, through the ups and downs of trying to break into the acting industry, and eventually finding her true calling in comedy. Devon opens up about her experiences in improv and sketch comedy, her time with the Groundlings Sunday Company, and her current performances at the UCB Theatre. Don't miss this engaging episode filled with laughter, insights into the world of comedy, and a sneak peek into Devon's show "Popstar", which humorously reflects on her teenage dreams of becoming a pop sensation. Tune in to hear about her adventures at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and much more!

In episode 108 of The Johnny Rogers Show I caught up with comedian, writer and producer extraordinaire, Andrew Hobson! Andrew's word for the episode was ‘energy.' We talk about the importance of channeling the right energy when it comes to live performance, behind the scenes of writing sketches for The Groundlings Sunday Company and so much more! Trust me you won't want to miss it. | EP #108 - The Johnny Rogers Show | LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Thejohnnyrogers | APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-johnny-rogers-show/id1652119790 | SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SeYAHbIbsxTf8UChBAUIy | YOUTUBE: /@TheJohnnyRogersShow | + everywhere podcasts are available | -- Follow Andrew on social media https://www.instagram.com/andrewfhobson/ https://www.youtube.com/@UCfVpRDxiwSxe5thgyjrm2Dg -- Follow Johnny Rogers on social media https://www.instagram.com/thejohnnyrogersshow/ https://www.twitter.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.facebook.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnylatenight https://www.twitch.tv/thejohnnyrogers https://www.spoti.fi/3uGt9U9 --

This week on the Here's What We Know Podcast, our host Gary Scott Thomas had a fascinating conversation with Hollywood's comedy sensation, Fortune Feimster. For over two decades, Fortune has been crafting an innovative, inclusive, and unparalleled career. Whether she's on stage, in the radio studio, or on screen, her contagious and joyous comedy continues to touch lives and bring people together every day. Fortune shared her career journey, starting from humble beginnings in a small town to achieving success in Hollywood through sheer determination, hard work, humor, and a dash of luck. Her continued humility despite her growth is truly inspiring!Join us in this exciting episode and hear more of Fortune's story about her comedic techniques and future aspirations. With opportunities rolling in as quickly as punchlines, it's evident that this determined and unflinching comedian is just beginning her remarkable journey. Indeed, Fortune Feimster is making waves everywhere.Be sure to check her tour schedule to see if she's performing in a city near you and experience her extraordinary talent in person!In this Episode:Fotune's Humble BeginningsCareer ProgressionUpcoming EventsNetflix Special ProjectsActing TechniquesFuture GoalsThe Power of PodcastingThis episode is sponsored by:Beck's Shoes (Use my promo code "GST" on their website and enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on your favorite shoes!)A Flood of LoveAbout Fortune:Fortune Feimster, a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for her affable and charismatic presence, wields her unique brand of confessional comedy to unite people from all walks of life. You can catch Fortune across various media platforms, whether through radio broadcasts, appearances on both the big and small screens or during her nationwide stand-up comedy tours. Her first one-hour special, Sweet & Salty, is currently available for streaming on Netflix and earned a well-deserved nomination for Best Comedy Special at the Critics' Choice Awards. Prior to this, Netflix showcased her talents in a half-hour special as part of The Standups in 2018, which garnered enthusiastic reviews. Fortune has graced late-night television with memorable sets on Conan and Late Night with Seth Meyers. She also boasts another acclaimed half-hour special on Comedy Central. Starting her career in Los Angeles as a member of the esteemed Groundlings Sunday Company, Fortune first gained national recognition as a writer and panelist on E's popular show Chelsea Lately. This was followed by series regular roles on Hulu's The Mindy Project and NBC's Champions. Her versatile talent has led to numerous guest appearances and recurring roles on a variety of TV shows, including Ru Paul's Drag Race, Dear White People, Drunk History, Claws, 2 Broke Girls, Workaholics, Glee, Idiotsitter, Tales of the City, The L Word: Generation Q, Life in Pieces, and @Midnight.Website: https://www.fortunefeimster.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fortunefunny/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fortunefeimster/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunefeimster/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/funnyfortuneTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fortunefeimster/Merch Website: https://fortunefeimster.merchmadeeasy.com/www.GaryScottThomas.com

I am beyond thrilled to share with you my incredible interview with the talented and insightful Amanda Lehan-Canto. Get ready for a deep dive into the world of comedy, the pursuit of dreams, and the importance of self-care. In this episode, Amanda takes us on a journey through her experiences in the entertainment industry, starting from her time in the prestigious Sunday Company at Groundlings. She shares the intense and rewarding moments of performing, the sacrifices made, and the unwavering support of her loved ones. It's a rollercoaster of emotions that truly showcases the highs and lows of pursuing a career in comedy. Nowadays, Amanda finds herself in a new chapter of her career, working at Smosh, a popular YouTube network. She explains how this opportunity opened up new avenues for creativity and allowed her to rediscover her love for acting. Amanda also dives into her experience with Dungeons and Dragons, an unexpected joy that she stumbled upon during her improv journey. Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Intro 03:07 — New UCB Show, Free Time, and Slowing Down 06:05 — What is Improv? 08:55 — Performing for Yourself vs. for Validation 11:09 — Choosing Where to Go for Improv Training 14:45 — The Difference Between Improv and Acting Class 19:29 — How Improv Impacts Your Acting Career 24:40 — Character Work 28:24 — Maintaining Momentum In-Between Classes 31:20 — Amanda's Acting Career 36:17 — The Groundlings Class Tiers 39:04 — Sunday Company 44:17 — Sacrifices Made Along the Way 48:46 — ”Well, At Least You're Working” 53:06 — SMOSH 55:51 — Wrap-Up & Class Reflection Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ★ Amanda's Website  ★ Amanda's IMDb  ★ Watch Amanda on Smosh  ★ Follow Amanda on IG @filmingamanda  ★ See Amanda in the Sunday Company at Groundlings  ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes! And don't miss all the content on IG and as always at, OneBrokeActress.com And if you're needing some personalized help from Sam, you can schedule a chat with her right here. Don't forget to join the mailing list here!

Naomi Grossman was a 2018 Primetime Emmy nominee for "Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama" for her role in Ctrl Alt Delete. Best known as the first crossover character, the fan-favorite “Pepper” on FX's American Horror Story: Asylum & Freak Show, Naomi also appeared as a new character in the 8th season, Apocalypse, as well as in the spin-off series, American Horror Stories.  Naomi made #5 of IMDb's “ Top 10 Breakout Stars” after her STARmeter skyrocketed to #1, making her the most searched in its entire 8 million person database. Huffington Post, The Wrap, Screen Rant, and Syfy all ranked Pepper among "The Best AHS Characters Ever;" MTV named her their "#1 Good Guy;" Uproxx, their "#1 Most Tragic;" Geek Insider, a "Top 5 Most Underrated AHS Performer," and Entertainment Weekly called her being cast in the role "The Best of 2012." Fans may also recognize her from cameos in the following features: 1BR, Table for Three, The Chair, Sky Sharks, Bite Me, Painkillers, The Lurker, Murder RX, The Portal, Preacher Six, An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted), Fear, Inc; as well as the upcoming films: Replica and Pet Detectives.  Naomi graduated in theatre from Northwestern University, and is a former member of the Groundlings Sunday Company. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-cuoco/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-cuoco/support

Grab your soy lattes, ladies and gentlemen, it's time to talk about The ReInvention World Tour. Do you know if it satisfies? Our guest this week might be the best we've ever seen, (he's definitely not just a dream) it's DAVID CRABB! (author: Bad Kid, Groundlings Sunday Company, host: Risk LA)Follow David on Instagram: @tnedavidcrabbCheck out David's book, Bad Kid: A Memoirhttps://a.co/d/6NnZlriEmail us: TheCelebrationCelebration@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @TheCelebrationCelebrationPick up a copy of Eric's book: The Dancerhttps://a.co/d/0gAi3bePick up a copy of John's book: Baked! Sex, Drugs, and Alternative Comedy:https://amzn.to/3tUbvOMFor autographed copies:https://www.johnflynncomedian.com/bakedEdited by: John FlynnArtwork by Dyna Moe:https://www.nobodyssweetheart.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Josh Banday comes to the studio and talks to Adam about high school dress code workarounds, performing with The Groundlings Sunday Company, pineapple pizza, and his family throwing him a porn-tervention. Adam plays round 3 of ‘March Madness Madness' before they hear a trending news story about Playboy making the switch to a creator platform. Next, actor and martial artist Scott Adkins shares his experience working with Keanu Reeves and fighting in a fat suit for his role in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4'. Adam and Scott discuss the ‘Rust' shooting incident, Jackie Chan vs Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, raising children, and working at a butcher shop. PLUGS: Watch Josh Banday's series ‘Not Dead Yet' Wednesdays on ABC Look out for season 3 of Josh Banday's ‘Upload' premiering later this year on Amazon Prime To learn more about Josh, visit JoshBanday.com And follow Josh on Instagram, @JoshBanday See Scott Adkins in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4' in theaters Friday Visit his website: ScottAdkins.com And follow Scott on Twitter, @TheScottAdkins THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY'S SPONSORS: Babbel.com/ADAM Harrys.com/ADAM OReillyAuto.com

In this week's episode, both of our storytellers share tales of man's best friend, more scientifically known as canines. Part 1: Dog trainer Chris Brown needs to up his skills when he adopts a former bait dog named Terror. Part 2: David Crabb has to make some tough decisions when his dog, Charlie, starts having seizures. Chris Brown was born and raised in Detroit, MI. He's always had an affinity for animals, but especially for dogs. Chris spent most of his early childhood sneaking into neighbors' yard to play with their dogs, and gravitated toward the dogs that all the adults and other children were afraid of. In turn, those same dogs became Chris' protectors. Chris' grandfather nurtured the growing passion and began teaching him how to groom desired behaviors even in tiny puppies, and Chris' uncle introduced him to his first protection dog, a Rottweiler/Dobermann mix that showed just how well trained a dog could be. It was invigorating. Dog training became a hobby that persisted into adulthood, and eventually grew into a successful business. Chris' dog training business is now based in Dallas, and he has partnered with a local rescue where he educates both fosters and adopters. Chris and his wife Kay share their home with three lively (former) street dogs, Ellie, Rogue, and Terror. David Crabb is a writer, actor and storyteller in Los Angeles. He's a member of The Groundlings Sunday Company and author of the memoir Bad Kid, based on his New York Times Critics' Pick solo show of the same name. David is a host of The Moth and RISK! LA. He's a professor of autobiographical storytelling at Occidental College and has directed & taught storytelling in the US, Australia, Ireland and Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we're really excited to share another installment of our Ask Me Anything series. In this episode, we cover confidence, anxiety, resilience, self-talk, the art of feedback, and much more.For this AMA, we brought in a friend of Finding Mastery's to help facilitate the conversation — O'Neil Cespedes. O'Neil is an actor, an improv artist, a former member of the Groundlings Sunday Company, and he's got an epic new podcast called 3 Black Guys on a Couch. O'Neil brings a fresh perspective and a ton of energy to this conversation – we had a blast answering your questions together.I'm super grateful for our community and the opportunity to talk through some of the topics you all are wrestling with. As always, feel free to respond to this email with feedback or any questions you may have for future AMAs. Keep carving your unique path.-----You can also watch this conversation on our YouTube channel.Connect with us on our Instagram.For more information and shownotes from every episode, head to findingmastery.net.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anne Johnstonbrown interviews Hollywood actor, songwriter and dungeon master Amy Vorpahl:Amy Vorpahl (SAG-AFTRA) is a writer, actress, and singer-songwriter from the grand ol' state of Texas with a BFA in Acting from University of Oklahoma. She has worked in the digital space for several years as a writer, producer, host and gamer for several years at places like Nerdist, Geek and Sundry, Buzzfeed, and Dropout. Amy has spent over ten years performing improv and sketch at the comedy schools in LA including Groundlings Sunday Company, UCB, and iO West, and she has used all of that training in roles in movies as well as TV shows like "The Newsroom," "The Mindy Project," and "Super Fun Night!" Most recently, she played the lead in an animated digital series "Live from the 8th Dimension." She might be best known around the internet for streaming tabletop RPGs like 'Dungeons & Dragons' on big gaming twitch channels, and her album, 'Songs in the Key of D&D,' released at SXSW. She's passionate about using storytelling and fantasy to form community, and one of her favorite hobbies is Dungeon Mastering games for her friends.Host: Anne JohnstonbrownGuest: Amy VorpahlWebsite: Amy VorpahlIMDb: Amy Vorpahl - IMDbInstagram: Amy Vorpahl (@vorpahlsword) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok: Amy Vorpahl (@vorpahlsword) TikTok | Watch Amy Vorpahl's Newest TikTok VideosYouTube: Amy Vorpahl - YouTubeTwitter: Amy Vorpahl

After a brief podcast update, Nate is joined by actor/writer/director/producer Katierose Donahue Enriquez (How I Met Your Mother, 2 Broke Girls, Future Man). The two discuss her Geico commercial with Maxwell the Pig, growing up, how the musical Oliver sparked her desire to be an actor, the Missoula Children's Theatre, her path from Ryder, to the American Reparatory Theater's Institute at Harvard and the Moscow Art Theatre, moving to New York and taking classes at UCB, her move to LA, studying with the Groundlings and being invited to join the Groundlings Sunday Company, writing, creating a sketch show at Ryder, rediscovering a childlike confidence, auditioning, creating the sketch troupe Ma'am with Corey Podell, meeting and connecting with Corey, creating the Queen of Fishtown as a TV pilot and the lead character's likeability, the pandemic, dog walking, the character of Kathleen Burke, Philly as a town and as a people, and the Queen of Fishtown tour. Then, Katierose enters the Jawntlet! Queen of Fishtown website Katierose Donahue Enriquez on IMDb Katierose Donahue Enriquez on Vimeo Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ytmj/support

David Crabb's stories have appeared on The Moth, NPR, Buzzfeed & RISK! His solo show Bad Kid was a New York Times Critic's Pick and his memoir of the same name was released in 2015 by Harper Perennial. David is currently a member of the Groundlings Sunday Company and a Professor of Autobiographical Performance at Occidental College. He hosts The Moth and RISK! in Los Angeles. www.davidcrabb.net  @thedavidcrabb PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloom Check Out How To Do The Pot Thanks to Kathleen Hahn Cute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays and our brand new series On My Nightstand on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Upcoming guest David Crabb's stories have appeared on The Moth, NPR, Buzzfeed & RISK! His solo show Bad Kid was a New York Times Critic's Pick and his memoir of the same name was released in 2015 by Harper Perennial. David is currently a member of the Groundlings Sunday Company and a Professor of Autobiographical Performance at Occidental College. He hosts The Moth and RISK! in Los Angeles. His book is hilarious and touching – you'll want to grab a copy after listening. Instagram: @thedavidcrabb Special thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: BetterHelp is a great, affordable option for professional counseling done securely online. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/one   PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloom Check Out How To Do The Pot Thanks to Kathleen Hahn Cute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays & Sunday Edition every Sunday by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anne Johnstonbrown interviews Hollywood actor, songwriter and dungeon master Amy Vorpahl:Amy Vorpahl (SAG-AFTRA) is a writer, actress, and singer-songwriter from the grand ol' state of Texas with a BFA in Acting from University of Oklahoma. She has worked in the digital space for several years as a writer, producer, host and gamer for several years at places like Nerdist, Geek and Sundry, Buzzfeed, and Dropout. Amy has spent over ten years performing improv and sketch at the comedy schools in LA including Groundlings Sunday Company, UCB, and iO West, and she has used all of that training in roles in movies as well as TV shows like "The Newsroom," "The Mindy Project," and "Super Fun Night!" Most recently, she played the lead in an animated digital series "Live from the 8th Dimension." She might be best known around the internet for streaming tabletop RPGs like 'Dungeons & Dragons' on big gaming twitch channels, and her album, 'Songs in the Key of D&D,' released at SXSW. She's passionate about using storytelling and fantasy to form community, and one of her favorite hobbies is Dungeon Mastering games for her friends.Host: Anne JohnstonbrownGuest: Amy VorpahlWebsite: Amy VorpahlIMDb: Amy Vorpahl - IMDbInstagram: Amy Vorpahl (@vorpahlsword) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok: Amy Vorpahl (@vorpahlsword) TikTok | Watch Amy Vorpahl's Newest TikTok VideosYouTube: Amy Vorpahl - YouTubeTwitter: Amy Vorpahl

Naomi Grossman joins me today to talk about her journey into acting and we also talk about American Horror Story and about how she got her role as Pepper. Naomi Grossman was a 2018 Primetime Emmy nominee for “Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama” for her role in Ctrl Alt Delete. Best known as the first crossover character, the fan-favorite “Pepper” on FX's hit anthology series, American Horror Story: Asylum & Freak Show, Naomi also appeared as a new character, the Satanist “Samantha Crowe” in the eighth season, Apocalypse, as well as “Rabid Ruth” in the spin-off series, American Horror Stories. Naomi made #5 of IMDb's “Top 10 Breakout Stars” after her STARmeter skyrocketed to #1, making her the most searched in its entire 8 million person database. Huffington Post, The Wrap, Screen Rant, and Syfy all ranked Pepper among “The Best AHS Characters Ever;” MTV named her their “#1 Good Guy;” Uproxx, their “#1 Most Tragic;” Geek Insider, a “Top 5 Most Underrated AHS Performer;” and Entertainment Weekly called her being cast in the role “The Best of 2012.” Fans may also recognize her from cameos in the following feature films: Table for Three, The Chair, 1BR, Sky Sharks, Bite Me, Painkillers, The Lurker, Murder RX, The Portal, Preacher Six, An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted), and Fear, Inc. Naomi prides herself on having paved her own, albeit unorthodox path to mainstream success by writing, producing and starring in several autobiographical solo shows. Her latest, Carnival Knowledge: Love, Lust, and other Human Oddities, enjoyed a twice-extended, sold-out run and rave reviews (“Recommended” by LA Weekly). It was then reprised at the world-famous fringe theatre festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it received more critical praise (4 stars: The Scotsman, Broadway Baby, Fringe Review) and a transfer to London's West End (Leicester Square Theatre). It later went on to have a successful run Off-Off Broadway. Naomi's first solo endeavor, Girl in Argentine Landscape, also received critical acclaim (LA Weekly, “Pick of the Week”) and earned her an LA Weekly Theatre Award nomination for best solo performance. Naomi toured with Girl… to Chicago's Single File Festival, the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival, the New York International Fringe Festival, and screened a subtitled video-version on the big screen in Argentina. Her numerous self-penned/produced, comedic shorts have screened at nationwide film festivals and are available for view on comedy sites like FunnyOrDie. Naomi is a theatre graduate of Northwestern University, and a veteran of the legendary Groundlings Sunday Company. https://naomigrossman.net

A theater friend of mine sends me an email. He's directing a play and wants me to be in it. Yet my schedule is so crazy, I don't think I can fit it in, and I definitely don't want to let the other actors down. He insists that we can work around my schedule and then drops a bit of a bombshell. It's a one-act play, and I'm the only actor in it. My internal dialogue starts dialing up the panic mode almost immediately: “Sure, I'm a speaker. I'm an Improv performer. I've acted in plays, but I've never been in one by myself! Can I really do this?” The more the fear sets in, though, the more I realize I have to do this. So I tell him I'll go for it, and we create this crazy character without constraint. I push myself in ways I never have before to bring this character to life. My guest today, Leah Sprecher, lives her life in stories. She is equally at home on stage and screen, touring the country performing in musicals and in guest stints on popular TV shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live and Blackish. What I'm most excited to talk with her about in this episode, however, is her experience debuting two original one-woman shows as the character of Barbara. If you're curious to know: Why might it be easier to express feelings and vulnerability as a character rather than yourself? And how can characters help you overcome stage fright? You'll hear about all of this and why you don't need to start from scratch when building a character, the battle between responding to fans as a character versus yourself, and more! What you will learn in this episode: How to infuse characters with real-life feelings Why collaboration can make a world of difference in your performance Why relatability and joy are essential for great storytelling Who is Leah? Leah Sprecher earned her B.A. in Theatre from UCLA's Ray Bolger Musical Theatre Program. She has multiple stage, television, and musical credits to her name. Her tours around the country include Broadway musicals like 42nd Street, Happy Days, and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. She's also performed in Cinderella at Papermill Playhouse and in Pirates of Penzance, Happy Days, and Darling Grenadine at Goodspeed Opera House. In addition, Leah has done guest stints on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live and Blackish and IFC's Maron. She also performs as her alter ego Barbara Dixon, a character who satirizes autobiographical cabaret shows that starred people like Barbara Cook, Elaine Stritch, and Liza Minnelli. She debuted original one-woman shows Old Lady Parts and Everything's Coming Up Barbara as an alumnus of the Groundlings Sunday Company. And recently, she's sung and toured as a member of The Bombshells, which blends Top 40 hits with tight harmonies popularized by The Andrews Sisters. Along with her acting work, Leah has written songs for institutions like Invisalign, Funny or Die, and Betch: A Sketch Show. And as a co-founder of Broadway Babies, she teaches classes and performs shows for kids of all ages. Links and Resources: Broadway Barbara @broadwaybarbaraofficial on Instagram @broadwaybarbaraofficial on TikTok @broadwaybabiesshow on Instagram @leah_sprecher on Instagram Storytelling School Website @storytellingschool on Instagram @storytellingSchool on Facebook

S3E5 -- Join us as we dive into the mind of Emmy Nominated Actress Naomi Grossman ————————————————— ollow Still Toking With and their friends! https://smartpa.ge/5zv1 https://thedorkeningpodcastnetwork.com/ ————————————— Naomi Grossman was a 2018 Primetime Emmy nominee for "Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama" for her role in Ctrl Alt Delete. Best known as the first crossover character, the fan-favorite "Pepper" on FX's American Horror Story: Asylum & Freak Show, Naomi also appeared as a new character, the Satanist "Samantha Crowe" in the eighth season, Apocalypse. Naomi made #5 of IMDb's "Top 10 Breakout Stars" after her STARmeter skyrocketed to #1, making her the most searched in its entire 8 million person database. Huffington Post, The Wrap, Screen Rant, and Syfy all ranked Pepper among "The Best AHS Characters Ever;" MTV named her their "#1 Good Guy;" Uproxx, their "#1 Most Tragic;" Geek Insider, a "Top 5 Most Underrated AHS Performer," and Entertainment Weekly called her being cast in the role "The Best of 2012." Fans may also recognize her from cameos in the following feature films: Table for Three, The Chair, 1BR, Sky Sharks, Bite Me, Painkillers, The Lurker, Murder RX, The Portal, Preacher Six, An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted), and Fear, Inc. Naomi graduated in theatre from Northwestern University, and is a former member of the Groundlings Sunday Company. Find out more at https://still-toking-with.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this Super Special episode of Wicked Horror Show we are honored to welcome actress, writer, producer Naomi Grossman! You may know her as Pepper from American Horror Story but NOW she has a new movie BITE ME that is streaming on all major streaming platforms. BITE ME: When Sarah, a real-life vampire, gets audited, the last thing she expects is a date. But an unlikely spark with IRS agent, James, forces two misfits to confront whether they have the courage to commit the radical act of falling in love. Naomi Grossman was a 2018 Primetime Emmy nominee for "Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama" for her role in Ctrl Alt Delete. Best known as the first crossover character, the fan-favorite "Pepper" on FX's American Horror Story: Asylum & Freak Show, Naomi also appeared as a new character, the Satanist "Samantha Crowe" in the eighth season, Apocalypse. Naomi made #5 of IMDb's "Top 10 Breakout Stars" after her STARmeter skyrocketed to #1, making her the most searched in its entire 8 million person database. Huffington Post, The Wrap, Screen Rant, and Syfy all ranked Pepper among "The Best AHS Characters Ever;" MTV named her their "#1 Good Guy;" Uproxx, their "#1 Most Tragic;" Geek Insider, a "Top 5 Most Underrated AHS Performer," and Entertainment Weekly called her being cast in the role "The Best of 2012." Fans may also recognize her from cameos in the following feature films: Table for Three, The Chair, 1BR, Sky Sharks, Bite Me, Painkillers, The Lurker, Murder RX, The Portal, Preacher Six, An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted), and Fear, Inc. Naomi graduated in theatre from Northwestern University, and is a former member of the Groundlings Sunday Company. Find out more at https://wicked-horror-show.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/wicked-horror-show/2e1015f4-45ea-45a6-a3f9-a2d5696bf6a6

In this interview hosted by Jennifer Henczel, hear about Naomi Grossman's acting journey, how she started in The Groundlings, got inspired to do her own YouTube channel and how her iconic role as Pepper on American Horror Story has helped her career. Naomi Grossman is a multi-talented actor, comedian and creator. Find the show notes, listen to the podcast and watch the videos here: Women in Podcasting Show www.womeninpodcasting.show What a joy and honor it was to interview Naomi Grossman! I was in awe of how Naomi embraces life and gives it her all. She is a woman fully expressing her creativity and using her art to lift up and inspired others. The most profound part for me was that Naomi's YouTube channel played a double, not only increasing her visibility, but it also kept her living and working in her flow and creativity. That's such an important key for staying on track. We must strive to work in our passion and live our purpose in order to attract and welcome transformational opportunities into our life. She is a pinnacle example for any of us who have a podcast or show of any kind. Standing in your zone of genius, using your voice and exercising your creativity will open doors you could never imagine. See photos of Naomi Grossman and her amazing transformation into the iconic and loveable character Pepper she plays on American Horror Story. More about Naomi Grossman! Naomi Grossman was a 2018 Primetime Emmy nominee for “Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama” for her role in Ctrl Alt Delete. Best known as the first crossover character, the fan-favorite “Pepper” on FX's American Horror Story: Asylum & Freak Show, Naomi also appeared as a new character, the Satanist “Samantha Crowe” in the eighth season, Apocalypse. Naomi graduated in theatre from Northwestern University, and is a former member of the Groundlings Sunday Company. Share the link to this episode with hashtag #bringbackpepper #AHS #americanhorrorstory Women in Podcasting Club - If you're not a member yet, join our community for tools and strategies for monetizing your podcast and up-leveling your life. www.womeninpodcasting.club

This week's theme: “Ambition.” A car dealer has trouble closing, a downtrodden fast-food worker gets some help from above, and a couple's living situation depends on the whims of a hummingbird.  Special Guest Contributor Chelsea Pope is a writer, actress and a comedian. You may have seen her performing improv and sketch at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and the Pack Theater in LA. She is also a former member of The Groundlings Sunday Company.  More at: https://www.chelseathepope.com/ IG: @chelseathepope Twitter: @chelseathepope Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My guest today is Groundlings Sunday Company member Chelsea Pope. You've probably seen Chelsea's hilarious videos on Twitter, most notably her amazing Jan Psaki impression where she frequently rips into Pete Doocy. Chelsea and I talked about how she got her start in comedy, working through the groundlings hierarchy, and comedy during the pandemic. I really admired Chelsea's foresight and the fact that she really took the time to make sure she was prepared before advancing to the next level, and not just rushing into opportunities she wasn't prepared for. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Massachusetts native, Georgetown University graduate, and former consultant, Johnno Wilson has been acting and doing comedy in LA for 10 years.  He has studied with Margie Haber and was a member of The Groundlings Sunday Company.  He has had two network tests for Saturday Night Live on the famed Studio 8H stage, had a recurring role on Disney's “Raven's Home,” wrote/created/starred in a sketch comedy series on Funny or Die and Amazon Prime, has been on national commercial campaigns, boasts a robust voiceover career and can be seen on the upcoming season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”  He also has over 2 million likes for his amazing 30 sec impressions of Mark Wahlberg, Ryan Reynolds and Tom Hanks on TikTok.

It's Queen's Choice this month, meaning Mark and John get to pick the movies!This week we're getting in bed with Madonna herself as we take a look at our first documentary, TRUTH OR DARE! (Our first documentary!) Our special guest is comedian/actor/writer/storyteller David Crabb! (Groundlings Sunday Company, host: The Moth, Risk, memoir: Bad Kid)Follow David on Instagram: @thedavidcrabbFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: @TwoOldQueensFollow Mark on Letterbox: @markrennieEmail us: TwoOldQueens@gmail.comWe've got a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TwoOldQueensWE'VE GOT MERCH! CAN YOU IMAGINE? Click on this link! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/two-old-queens?ref_id=12950Or go to TeePublic.com and search for Two Old Queens!Music by Danny CohenArtwork by Connie ShinTechnical Support by Mike Rennie See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Massachusetts native Johnno Wilson recently joined host Elias in the cave! Johnno has been acting and doing comedy in LA for 10 years. He was a member of The Groundlings Sunday Company and has had two network tests for Saturday Night Live on the famed Studio 8H stage, had a recurring role on Disney's "Raven's Home," wrote/created/starred in a sketch comedy series on Funny or Die and Amazon Prime, and can be seen on the upcoming season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." His celebrity impressions have taken off on Tik Tok, garnering him over 370K followers and more than 6.7 million likes and counting. You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/yK6PyW6GYK0 You can find Johnno on TikTok @JohnnoWilson Instagram @JohnnoWilson Twitter @Johnno_Wilson Have a question? Email us  themccpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media for the latest show updates! www.twitter.com/themccpodcast www.instagram.com/themccpodcast www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themccpodcast.com     

Alex Bonifer recently joined host Elias in the cave! Alex is currently playing Neil on the new AMC series Kevin Can F**k Himself opposite Annie Murphy. Alex is currently a member of the Groundlings Sunday Company. He's also recurred on NBC's SUPERSTORE. He has studied improv at IO West, UCB, UCB New York, and The People's Improv Theater. He performed improv all over LA with his group, DADDY DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE. You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/n2wQdHl6pXQ You can find Alex on Instagram @AlexBonifer  Have a question? Email us  themccpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media for the latest show updates! www.twitter.com/themccpodcast www.instagram.com/themccpodcast www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themccpodcast.com 

I had the privilege of interviewing Naomi Grossman. She let's us know how she kept busy during the pandemic shutdowns, but more importantly we find out if she is Team Cake or Team Pie! IMDB Profile Naomi Grossman was a 2018 Primetime Emmy nominee for "Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama" for her role in Ctrl Alt Delete. Best known as the first crossover character, the fan-favorite "Pepper" on FX's American Horror Story: Asylum & Freak Show, Naomi also appeared as a new character, the Satanist "Samantha Crowe" in the eighth season, Apocalypse. Naomi made #5 of IMDb's "Top 10 Breakout Stars" after her STARmeter skyrocketed to #1, making her the most searched in its entire 8 million person database. Huffington Post, The Wrap, Screen Rant, and Syfy all ranked Pepper among "The Best AHS Characters Ever;" MTV named her their "#1 Good Guy;" Uproxx, their "#1 Most Tragic;" Geek Insider, a "Top 5 Most Underrated AHS Performer," and Entertainment Weekly called her being cast in the role "The Best of 2012." Fans may also recognize her from cameos in the following feature films: Table for Three, The Chair, 1BR, Sky Sharks, Bite Me, Painkillers, The Lurker, Murder RX, The Portal, Preacher Six, An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted), and Fear, Inc. Naomi graduated in theatre from Northwestern University, and is a former member of the Groundlings Sunday Company.  SUBSCRIBE to watch more videos like this one! LET'S CONNECT! -- Talk Nerdy to Me Facebook -- Zia Comics Facebook -- Zia Comics Twitter -- Zia Comics Instagram -- Talk Nerdy to Me website -- Zia Comics website LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST! - iTunes - RSS Feed - Stitcher - Google Play - Podbean - Spotify - Tune In/Alexa - Pandora #ziacomics #epcon #elpasocomiccon #naomigrossman #pepper #samanthacrowe

Doug welcomes comedian and Tik Tok star Drew Talbert. Drew is known for Bistro Huddy where he plays every character you could imagine in a working restaurant. He is also a Groundlings Sunday Company alum.

Naomi Grossman is an Emmy-nominated actress, writer, and producer. Best known for her roles as Pepper and Samantha Crowe on American Horror Story, Naomi has appeared in multiple feature films (Murder RX, Sky Sharks, and 1BR most recently) and also wrote and performed the one-woman show: “Carnival Knowledge: Love, Lust, and Other Human Oddities.”  What you will learn: How she is leaning into the solitude and isolation caused by the pandemic to spend more time writing and creating her new one woman show; why she moved from Chicago to Los Angeles and the challenges she faced trying to break into the industry fresh out of Northwestern University. [0:00-14:13] What it was like performing in The Groundlings Sunday Company, working with talents like Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, and Michaela Watkins; why her experience at The Groundlings was not all positive and how she used that experience to blaze her own trail as an actor and performer; what it was like attending the Sundance Film Festival just before the pandemic began. [14:13-26:45] Why she has gravitated toward one-woman shows as a creative outlet and has looked to Lily Tomlin as one of her inspirations in this milieu; what improv has taught her in life and in the arts. [26:45-39:41] What advice and assurance she has received from friends outside the industry, and the importance of confidence in her work during such uncertain times. [39:41-44:41] How Pepper’s character evolved on American Horror Story and what it was like saying goodbye to that character at the end of Season 4; what it was like traveling to Comic-Cons throughout the country as that beloved, fan-favorite character. [44:41-58:38] Why Naomi still treasures the art made by her fans depicting her in her role as Pepper, and the connection film and television can provide to audiences; how she struggled for years to find her niche in the industry. [58:38-1:07:53] Advice she has for those pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, and why she suggests not having a plan B; why it is crucial to surround yourself with like-minded people and to love the work of acting, even when you are still struggling to find success.  [1:07:53-1:20:44] Resources: Naomi Grossman’s: IMDb, Twitter, Instagram, Patreon, and Facebook  

This week we chatted to Chelsea Pope about all things groundlings, comedy and tik tok! I met Chelsea online and may have stalked her work and she is one funny lady and with the power of social media I reached out and here she is on my podcast and I'm stoked she said yes! So, grab a coffee and enjoy!! BIO: Chelsea grew up in Rancho Cucamonga and graduated from UCLA with a BA in English Lit. She has since studied and performed comedy at The Pack, UCB, and The Groundlings, from improv to sketch to standup. Her web series “Best Friend Fix” is on YouTube along with some other lil bits and reels. She is a current member of The Groundlings Sunday Company and a beginner on the ocarina. You can also find even more of her videos on Instagram and Twitter @chelseathepope.

"I'M AN ASSHOLE WITH DOUG BASS" We've ALL been one. So, lets talk about it... Doug sits down with long time friend and actor Mark Primiano. Mark has been seen in several national commercials and was a member of the Groundlings Sunday Company in Los Angeles. He's a divorced father of two, a good friend, and a hell of a nice guy. He also is the co-host/creator of "Pitch the Plate" podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ( https://anchor.fm/s/21af0c64/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp )Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/im-an-a-hole-with-doug-bass/donations

Comedy Girl Crush Podcast Episode 3: Heather Anne CampbellEpisode 3 is up! I just adore Heather Anne Campbell, and I'm so honored she came on the podcast.Heather is a powerhouse of experience. She's learned from nearly every major school of improv/sketch comedy. We're talking Groundlings, UCB, iO... she's been a member of Boom Chicago, Groundlings Sunday Company, and was in Del Close's last group as a director, Spoo.And that's just improv. Heather has a full and illustrious writing career. She wrote on SNL, on Incredible Crew (coming soon), and she's currently writing for Fox' Friend's Night ADHD.What sold me on Heather is her involvement in The Midnight Show. I remember the first time I saw her in the show... she blew me away with her talent and commitment. I recently had the opportunity to take a sketch/improv class Heather was teaching as part of the Miles Stroth Workshop. The big takeaway from Heather is to be fearless and to GO FOR IT. Whatever you're doing, just go for it.So, give the 'cast a listen. I guarantee you'll feel inspired and crush just as hard as I do.PS- Last week Heather and Miles broke the record for UCB's Cagematch. For 45 weeks, they slayed the other teams competing for improv glory.Hosted by Nicky UrbanTech Produced by Leann Bowen

This is one of Cool Beans Comedy's very own Corey Craig's favorite people around! Nicole burch is a former Groundlings Sunday Company member, andyou've seen her on ABC, Nickelodeon, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Corey has the opportunity to direct her comedy special, "Never Been Kissed," at the Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena this Sunday, November 18th. Joining her will be comedians Alonso Boden & Amir K, and her mother plans on being present, as always, to heckle her (we talk about it in the podcast - so be sure to listen). CoolBeansComedy.com/tickets for free tickets still available for the 11/18 9PM show!  Hope to see you there! *Music provided by bensound.com Nicole on the IMDB Nicole on Twitter Nicole on Instagram Nicole's Website #NeverBeenKissed #NicoleBurch #ABC #Nickelodeon #JimmyKimmelLive #ComedySpecial

The boys welcome a dear friend and fabulous LA comedian Pete Zias (Cha Che Heels, Grandmothers Gold, Groundlings Sunday Company). Chad waste no time jumping right into a dissection of the very topical song Glamorous by Fergie. Pete, the mother of the house of Pylicia Rashad, talks his experience with divas Madonna and Debbie Allen. Hopefully the police don't listen because there are a lot of confessions of crimes involving Entenmann's cakes. We also talk Pete's queer comedy inspirations. Also off season drag news topics we discuss are: Emmy nominations, Ru's new talk show, and Alaska doing porn! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian Brett Maline (@breezy__f__baby) loves it when ads appear on his Instagram feed. His argument is that the algorithm is your friend, it knows what you want, and will offer you things you cannot find in other places. Along the way we talk about comedy, relationships, and get a visit from a real weirdo from the coast. We wrap up the episode with another installment of Dolphin Chamber, and a real shocking revelation from Brett.Check out Brett's hilarious video sketch team Genuine Jerks, seriously, they are great. You can also watch Brett at the UCB Los Angeles house sketch (Maude) team The New Deal every month, and beginning in November Brett will be joining The Groundlings Sunday Company!Convince Me is hosted by Ben Cassil @BenCassil and Thayer Frechette @thayerfrechette, Please take a second to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really helps! Check out other shows from our network at boardwalkaudio.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian Brett Maline (@breezy__f__baby) loves it when ads appear on his Instagram feed. His argument is that the algorithm is your friend, it knows what you want, and will offer you things you cannot find in other places. Along the way we talk about comedy, relationships, and get a visit from a real weirdo from the coast. We wrap up the episode with another installment of Dolphin Chamber, and a real shocking revelation from Brett.Check out Brett's hilarious video sketch team Genuine Jerks, seriously, they are great. You can also watch Brett at the UCB Los Angeles house sketch (Maude) team The New Deal every month, and beginning in November Brett will be joining The Groundlings Sunday Company!Convince Me is hosted by Ben Cassil @BenCassil and Thayer Frechette @thayerfrechette, Please take a second to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really helps! Check out other shows from our network at boardwalkaudio.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Indy Cred is back baby!!! Kicking off season two we have the hysterical, Jen Bashian, in the garage with us. We talk about improv, acting, moving to L.A. and the ever elusive fame. Jen is an amazing performer and was recently added to The Groundlings Sunday Company and appeared in Adult Swim's Black Jesus. Heads up Zane and Colin take about 8 min. trying to announce that the show is back... They are still bad at this.

Today I showcase Sheila Carrasco (Life In Pieces, Jane The Virgin, American Housewife). We chat about growing up as a minister's daughter, The Groundlings Sunday Company, and living our best lives as old ass queens.

“Just think about the end goal, not necessarily how your going to get there, sometimes you’ll get there in the most unexpected ways” - Naomi talking about her path and consciousness. Naomi Grossman holds the distinguished honor of playing the first crossover character, the fan-favorite, “Pepper” on FX’s American Horror Story: Asylum & Freak Show. She was also named one of IMDb's "Top 10 Breakout Stars" of 2014. Naomi prides herself on having paved her own, albeit unorthodox way to mainstream success by writing, producing and starring in several hit solo shows. Her latest, Carnival Knowledge: Love, Lust, and other Human Oddities, enjoyed a twice-extended, sold-out run and rave reviews (“Recommended” by LA Weekly). It was then reprised at the world-famous fringe theatre festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it received more critical praise (4 stars: The Scotsman, Broadway Baby, Fringe Review) and a transfer to London’s West End (Leicester Square Theatre). It later went on to have a successful run Off-Off Broadway. Naomi’s first solo endeavor, Girl in Argentine Landscape, also received critical acclaim (LA Weekly, “Pick of the Week”) and earned her an LA Weekly Theatre Award nomination for best solo performance. Naomi toured with Girl to Chicago's Single File Festival, the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival, the New York International Fringe Festival, and screened a subtitled video-version on the big screen in Argentina. A graduate of theatre from Northwestern University, as well as a former member of the esteemed Groundlings Sunday Company, Naomi has written, produced, and starred in numerous comedic shorts under her “Red Meat Entertainment” banner, which have screened at the LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival, the TriMedia Film Festival, the Connecticut Film Festival, the Dam Short Film Festival, the Faux Film Festival, the Los Angeles Comedy Festival, the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival, the Action On Film International Festival, and the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival. Naomi has made cameos in several feature films, namely Table for Three, The Chair, Fear, Inc., Sky Sharks, and Short Stack. Get ahold of Naomi: IG/FB/Twitter @naomiwgrossman naomigrossman.net If you like this podcast there are more... follow my podcast, Coleyology on Soundcloud or iTunes then send me an email at Coleyology@gmail.com - I will send you a free E-book, thanking you for the support! The book incorporates yoga, mantra, chakra's and affirmations. In the subject write Free Ebook. Enjoy and again THANK YOU! #artist #Actor #writer #producer #comedy #film #movie #comedy #LAweekly #4stars #TheScotsman #BroadwayBaby #FringeReview #CarnivalKnowledge #off-offBroadway #GirlinArgentineLandscape #RedMeatEntertainment #TrimediaFlim #LAComedyShortsFilmFestival #ConnecticutFilmFestival #DamShortFilmFestival #hollywoodreelIndependentFilmFestival #hysterical #TheChair #FearInc. #SkySharks #ShortStack ##Pepper #AmericanHorrorStory #Asylum&FreakShow #FX #narcissistic #selflove #yoga #dailypractice #driven #happy #dowhatyouLOVE

Dana Powell is an extremely talented and funny, mom, wife, actress, writer, improvisor. She was also my improv coach once upon a time. We spent some time catching up on old times as well as talking about her upbringing where she felt "less than" compared to her sisters. We talk about being a part of the Groundlings Sunday Company, meeting and becoming friends with Eric Stonestreet from Modern Family, her accident that shattered her arm, working with Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, being a mom, meeting her husband, growing up in Missouri, putting herself through college, and the struggles of being an actress and so much more!!! Please Listen! Please Share! Please Enjoy! Twitter @ejscott @EJPodcast Instagram @ejscott1106 My website www.ejscott.com The Choroideremia Research Foundation www.curechm.com Charities Im raising money for www.crowdrise.com/7on7 RUNNING BLIND Documentary on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play  

Naomi Grossman is best known for her portrayal of the fan-favorite, “Pepper” on FX’s American Horror Story: Asylum. Previously, Naomi wrote, produced, and starred in her second hit solo show, Carnival Knowledge:  Love, Lust, and other Human Oddities, which enjoyed a twice-extended, sold-out run and rave reviews (“Recommended” by LA Weekly).  It was then reprised at the world-famous fringe theatre festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it received more critical praise (4 stars: The Scotsman, Broadway Baby, Fringe Review) and a transfer to London’s West End (Leicester Square Theatre).  It later went on to have a successful run Off-Off Broadway. Naomi’s first solo show, Girl in Argentine Landscape, also received critical acclaim (LA Weekly, “Pick of the Week”) and earned her an LA Weekly Theatre Award nomination for best solo performance.  Naomi toured with Girl to Chicago's Single File Festival, the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival, the New York International Fringe Festival, and screened a subtitled video-version on the big screen in Argentina. A former member of the esteemed Groundlings Sunday Company, as well as alumna of Improv Olympic, Naomi has written, produced, and starred in numerous comedic shorts under her “Red Meat Entertainment” banner, which have screened at the LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival, the TriMedia Film Festival, the Connecticut Film Festival, the Dam Short Film Festival, the Faux Film Festival, the Los Angeles Comedy Festival, the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival, the Action On Film International Festival, and the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival.  Naomi also made a cameo in the feature film,Table for Three. A graduate of theatre from Northwestern University, Naomi has acted in several of Chicago’s illustrious, long-running, cult comedies:Cannibal Cheerleaders on Crack and Shannen Doherty Shoots a Porno at the Torso Theatre, as well as Attack of the Killer B’s and White Trash Wedding and a Funeral at the Factory Theatre. Notes from the show: Naomi started acting and comedy with KidSkits in Denver Started LA quest for acting success by reading Backstage West. Los Angeles is not a theatre town. She recommends going to Paley Center for Media, watch solo shows by John Leguizamo, Eric Bogosian, Lily Tomlin, Spalding Gray. Here are Naomi's book recommendations: The Luck Factor - Dr. Richard Wiseman The Secret - Rhonda Byrne Ask and It Is Given  - Esther and Jerry Hicks You Are a Badass - Jen Sincero There's No Business Like Soul Business - Derek Rydall Failing Forward - John C. Maxwell A Year in Van Nuys - Sandra Tsing LohRecommendation from Michael Prywes:Essentialism - Greg McKeown A-ha moment: "I'm not acting. I'm a professional mailer. If these people won't cast me, I'll cast myself." Naomi's biggest mistakes: "Waiting for success to come to me. And not getting jobs that used my brain." How Naomi plans her day: "LISTS!" Naomi shares a treasure trove of information, advice, and emotional experiences. She talks about her darkest days, and the time she realized she "arrived." She also gives a comprehensive rundown of her special visiting artist lecture at Northwestern University, twenty years after Ethan Hawke's memorable lecture. This podcast hosted by New York attorney Michael Prywes was sponsored by Prywes Schwartz, PLLC, a law firm devoted to artists and entrepreneurs. This podcast may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Comedienne and actress Naomi Grossman joins "The Fort" Podcast to talk about playing "Pepper" on this season of "American Horror Story." She shares other spicy anecdotes, like nearly breaking the bathroom door down when a man cut the ladies room line on her New Year's Eve. Naomi is a former member of the Groundlings Sunday Company. She along with Kevin, Ed, and Mike perform two radio sketches: "Going Down," written by Ed Galvez and "Gypsy Intervention," written by Kevin Ford. Stick around for "The Fort Wrap-up" as the guys explain why the show has been on hiatus for so long and about how Kevin ate 7 year old shrooms. The Fort is back! Thanks for all of your patience and enjoy the triumphant return of "The Fort!"