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“This show makes me feel like I have a blanket around me and I'm eating mac & cheese.” -- Megan Ruble, 90s TV Baby, about The Facts of Life.Susan and Sharon welcome back the notorious “90s TV Babies” to find out what they think about The Facts of Life, which ran August 24, 1979 to May 7, 1988.  Did they “take the good” and “take the bad”?  Did the “World Live Up To Their Dreams”? We're gonna find out!Megan Ruble and Serita Fontanesi were asked to watch these FOL listener-suggested episodes:The Facts of Life AssignmentS1; EP13: “Dope”S2; EP1: “The New Girl”S3; EP15: “Starstruck”S4; EP22: “Take My Finals, Please”S5; EP6: “The Halloween Show”S7; EP1: “Out of the Fire”Plus, Bonus episodes: S1; EP1: “Rough Housing (The Pilot)”S2; EP2: “The New Girl: Part 2”S2; EP5: “Cousin Geri”S3; EP18: “Runaway”S5; EP10: “Store Games”S5; EP17: “A Death in the Family”S5; EP18: “Big Fish, Little Fish”S7; EP2: “Into the Frying Pan”S7; EP8: “Come Back To The Truck Stop, Natalie Green, Natalie Green”S7; EP14: “Tootie Drives”S9; EP16: “The First Time”THE CONVERSATIONSUMMER UPDATE: Serita's having a baby!  Little Theodore Fontanesi arrives the first week of August!SUMMER UPDATE: Megan is producing a show for the Hollywood Fringe Festival and acting in “Shakespeare by the Sea”!SIT LONG AND PROSPER: What does it feel like to be put in Vulcan make-up? Megan will tell you!BUFFY ALERT! -- Serita is concerned: Is Megan an “Angel Girl” or a “Spike Girl”?SPOILER ALERT! -- Both Serita and Megan LOVED Facts of Life!“Starstruck (S3; EP15)” -- Megan calls out how rare it is to see a show about “out of control fandom” and Serita calls out how para-social relationships are not a “new thing”.Serita's favorite characters: Tootie and Jo. Megan's favorite characters: Edna and Natalie.Why was Tootie always on roller skates?  To make her taller for the camera!S5; EP 17 “A Death in the Family”:  On February 1, 1984, The Facts of Life breaks ground featuring the first ever television portrayal of a “Shiva”.Is The Facts of Life “progressive” and “feminist”? Listen to 90s TV Babies to find out!So join Susan and Sharon -- and Serita and Megan -- as they talk C-sections, fan conventions, The Golden Girls, deep-dish pizza, making babies laugh at your jokes -- and how “Edna's Edibles” could be its own strain!AUDIO-OGRAPHYLearn more about The Facts of Life at https://www.facebook.com/thefactsoflifesite/ Watch Season 2 & 3 of Facts of Life for FREE on Tubi.com.Look for more episodes on Daily Motion or YouTube.Listen in on Serita's podcast at NotUglyPod.com.Send Serita diaper money for Little Baby Theo at Venmo.com/seritafonta! Check out Megan's Hollywood Fringe production “The Visitor” at DayforKnightproductions.com.Get tickets at HollywoodFringe.org.FREE Shakespear in the parks + Megan! See and Go see and support ShakespearebytheSea.org.Arts Funding is under attack in this country. Find out how to support Los Angeles arts at ArtsforLA.org.SHOUTOUTHappy Pride Month! Visit LAPride.org for things to do in Los Angeles.THANK YOU 80s LADIES LISTENERSEspecially those in sent in suggestions including:Christian KeysTee EllJason BrouxLisa Flory MendenhallChristopher Stroker@murphybrownpod@Treasure_ChamberTracyMolya MothmanVITAL DEMOCRACY READINGCheck out Democracy Docket here.Learn more about the ACLU here.Let your voice be heard! Call your reps. .Make 5 Calls makes it easy.CONNECTSign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Support us and get ad-free episodes on PATREON. Join the Facebook page discussion at Facebook.com/80sTVLadiesPLUS -- “80's TV LADIES” MERCH is available at Fourthwall.com.Or get FREE merch, cool video interviews, ad-free episodes AND support our podcast at Patreon.com/80sTVLadies This year is the 45th anniversary of President Carter's Crisis of Confidence speech. Get Susan's new play about it: Confidence (and the Speech) at Broadway Licensing.

Hollywood Fringe 2025: The Attic Collective presents: And Her Children @ The Hobgoblin Playhouse – 8.4 out of 10! Very Good Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! June 5 – 28, 2025.

Hollywood Fringe 2025: Heart of Heart Theatre presents: Bedridden @ Eastwood Performing Arts Center – 8 out of 10! Good Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2025: Day for Knight Productions presents: The Visitor @ McCadden Place Theatre – 7 out of 10! Average Show! June 20 – 28, 2025. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2025: Beth wants the D @ The Broadwater - 8.5 out of 10! Great Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! June 12 - 29,2025. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2025: Near Sex For Work @ Hudson Theatre – 8.1 out of 10! Good Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! June 9 - 28,2025. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2025: A Miracle on Christmas Street @The Broadwater – 7.8 out of 10! Above Average! June 7 - 24, 2025. www.latheatrbites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2025: Last Call's Worlds Collide @ Thymele Arts - 7.2 out of 10! Average Show! June 7 – 27, 2025. www.latheatrebites.com

Vico Ortiz sees their career as a relationship. And they're putting in the work to keep it from becoming toxic. That means pursuing projects that feel aligned with their values, invite them to hone new skills, and fulfill their spirit—like their new solo show Rise of a King. This week, they join Mo to discuss their experience writing both English and Spanish versions of the show; what they've learned from puppetry, drag, clowning, and burlesque; and where they find ease in their work. Vico's on Instagram and TikTok @puertoricaninja, and on Bluesky. Make sure to subscribe to their new Substack Thirsty Silly Goosin' with Vico Ortiz and their podcast Today In Gay. And if you're in LA this month, get tickets to Rise of a King at Hollywood Fringe! Worse Than You with Mo Fry Pasic is hosted and produced by Mo Fry Pasic. Our executive producers are Erica Getto, Myrriah Gossett, and Lauren Mandel. We're on Instagram and TikTok @worsethanyoushow, and you can follow Good Get on YouTube for exclusive video content. Worse Than You with Mo Fry Pasic is a Good Get and Disco Nap Co-Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textReturning playwright Faye Widjaja and her cohort, Sohoni Sawant, dropped by the studio after having streamed in from her original interview just over two years ago to discuss the journey and evolution of her play A Minor Inconvenience from the Lenaea High School Theatre Festival to the Hollywood Fringe. It's an insightful journey I hope every playwright at any stage can pull a nugget of knowledge.  We explore their journey from the original production and obstacles at Lenaea to the 2025 Hollywood Fringe, from where it was then and to where it is now. We delve into grants from Broadway Licensing to a scholarship from the Hollywood Fringe, the evolution of the play between Lenaea and Fringe, the difficulties of writing a "timed" show, embracing different versions, the simplicity of theatre, and marketing a short run. Everyone can learn a little something from this conversation. Let us know what you pulled from it. Enjoy!For tickets to A Minor Inconvenience at the Hollywood Fringe, visit - https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/9750?tab=ticketsTo watch the video format of this episode, visit - https://youtu.be/W5re9eFvJ-gLinks to sites and resources mentioned in this episode - Lenaea High School Theatre Festival - https://www.lenaea.orgBroadway Licensing - https://broadwaylicensing.comHollywood Fringe - https://www.hollywoodfringe.orgThe Actor's Company - https://www.theactorscompanyla.com/the-other-spaceSocials for Faye Widjaja and Sohoni Savant -IG - @aminorinconvenienceIG - @sourlesspicturesIG - @fayewidjajaIG - @sohani.sawantWebsites and socials for James Elden, Punk Monkey Productions and Playwright's SpotlightPunk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods                  - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods       - @playnoir_la FB - fb.com/playnoir        - fb.com/punkmonkeyproductionsPlaywright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightPlaywriting services through Los Angeles Collegiate Playwrights Festivalwww.losangelescollegiateplaywrightsfestival.com/services.htmlSupport the show

You are panicking right now and need help. So you turn to the internet and you are greeted by a creatine salesman in a PF Changs who starts yelling at you to stop panicking. Does this help?? Adam Macias and the hilarious Viva Rose dive into the weird world of TikTok “panic attack coaches” and the rise of influencer therapy… where the cure might be worse than the panic.Also, in theme of Adam's one-person-show, Messy Ass Adam is focusing on messy stories this month!Viva shares a story about a chaotic group chat featuring a Trump-loving theater bro who got kicked out during the George Floyd protests. Turns out his own texts were Chekov's gun, level of foreshadowing for his doucebaggery. Viva also shares her journey from bathroom breakdowns to declaring she's officially not mentally ill (just kind of intolerable) - which is also the plot of her one-woman show Hidden Gem, debuting this week at Hollywood Fringe. Meanwhile, Adam talks about grief, sobriety, and meeting Elon Musk on the same day he was supposed to spread his dad's ashes - aka the emotional chaos behind his show Messy Ass.Hit play if your algorithm thinks you're too mentally stable.

Grab your filofax, your codependency issues, and your recording of Bennie and the Jets, because we're diving into 27 Dresses! Along the way, we discuss the fallacy of transactional relationships, the misogyny behind the "chick flick" concept, and whether or not anyone actually has 27 friends, let alone people wanting you in their bridal party. Watch this episode on video (and more!) over on our PATREON! IG, TT, YT - @filmbrospod GET TICKETS to Alex's upcoming Hollywood Fringe show!!

The Time Pals wrap up their retrospective on the early 2000's Best Picture winners and should-have-won-ers with special guest “Hollywood Fringe Legend” Veronica Matthews. The fight to correct past Academy mistakes continues! Sould Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby be acknowledged for its comedic impact or is Jon Powell so woefully wrong? Where the eff is The Last King of Scotland or The Dark Knight? And how the heck did Nickell end up with twenty nominees?Find all our links and episodes at:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/timepalspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timepalspodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TimePalsPodcast/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Us at:⁠⁠⁠⁠Timepalspodcast@gmail.comJoin us at our new home on the ⁠⁠MaydayMedia Network⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://maydaymedianetwork.com/⁠⁠⁠) and be sure to check out all our new Pals everywhere you get your podcastsShadoSpartan's newest retro deep dives can be found here:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ShadoSpartan44⁠Veronica Matthews work from StageCrafts and Theatre Unleased can be found here:⁠https://www.youtube.com/live/scsWC1Q02II?si=jC3gAwwkyy1QkCkr⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/live/17pzC6uVr7k?si=vPSVL7k90vaUXOcZ⁠#podcasts #nerdculture #timepals #timepalspodcast#maydaymedianetwork #legendarysupplements #gamers #nostalgia #throwback #podcast  #Academy Awards #Oscars #Best Picture #2000s films #filmanalysis #cinematic debates #Hollywood Fringe #Veronica MatthewsChapters00:00 Late Nights and Cheap Wine03:12 The Impact of Nickell on Jon Powell05:57 Exploring Other Nominees: Capote and Walk the Line09:00 Animated Films and Comedy Classics12:03 Best Picture Nominees: The Departed and More14:57 The 2008 Academy Awards: No Country for Old Men17:46 2009 Academy Awards: Slumdog Millionaire and the Dark Knight22:03 2010 Academy Awards: The Hurt Locker vs. Avatar26:47 The Best of the 2010s: A Look Ahead

Time Pals begin their peer-reviewed and meticulously researched version of “Marry, Eff, Kill” for the Best Picture Winners and nominees of 2001 through 2005.Join co-hosts Mike Underscore, ShadoSpartan, Jon Powell, and Nickell as they venture through a special two-part episode through the Academy's most dubious decisions, fixes film history's wrongs, and hands the gold statues to the movies that truly deserved them.Joining the Time Pals is special guest and close friend of Nickell, “Hollywood Fringe Legend” Veronica Matthews. Matthews credits include writing, directing, and performing in multiple stage and theater shows, and her work in the transgender community has been highly praised and brings a much-needed extra voice to keep Jon Powell in line.Find all our links and episodes at:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/timepalspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timepalspodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TimePalsPodcast/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Us at:⁠⁠⁠⁠Timepalspodcast@gmail.comJoin us at our new home on the ⁠⁠MaydayMedia Network⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://maydaymedianetwork.com/⁠⁠) and be sure to check out all our new Pals everywhere you get your podcastsShadoSpartan's newest retro deep dives can be found here:https://www.youtube.com/@ShadoSpartan44Veronica Matthews work from StageCrafts and Theatre Unleased can be found here:https://www.youtube.com/live/scsWC1Q02II?si=jC3gAwwkyy1QkCkrhttps://www.youtube.com/live/17pzC6uVr7k?si=vPSVL7k90vaUXOcZ#podcasts #nerdculture #timepals #timepalspodcast#maydaymedianetwork #legendarysupplements #gamers #nostalgia #throwback #podcast  #Academy Awards #Oscars #Best Picture #2000s films #filmanalysis #cinematic debates #Hollywood Fringe #Veronica MatthewsChapters00:00 Late Nights and Cheap Wine02:20 Introducing Veronica Matthews: A Hollywood Fringe Legend08:20 Diving into the Oscars: 2001 Best Picture Discussion17:47 Exploring 2002 Best Picture Nominees25:32 The Subjectivity of Film and Oscar Nominations32:04 The Value of Comedy in Filmmaking35:26 Animated Films and Their Impact and 200337:50 Best Picture Nominees: A Year in Review46:01 Controversial Choices in Best Picture Nominations55:00 Debating the Best Films of 200401:02:43 Nickell's 2005 winner is a Southern dandy

Dufflyn Lammers, the American Love Coach in Paris, is the founder of www.dufflyn.com where she offers online courses, community, and one-to-one coaching for women who want to end the struggle to love and be loved.Dufflyn Lammers co-edited the spoken word anthology Chorus with Saul Williams, 2014 (Simon & Schuster). She is anthologized in Poetry Slam: The Competitive Art of Performance Poetry, edited by Gary Glazner, 2000 (Manic D Press, Inc). Lammers has been published in the Los Angeles Times, Santa Fe Writers Project, Adelaide, Iowa Woman and elsewhere. She was awarded the 2018 Silver Medal Solas Award for Travel Writing in the Love category by Traveler's Tales. Her one-woman show Discovered debuted on the West End in London, May 2017 and was nominated for the Duende award at the Hollywood Fringe that same year. She has appeared on Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam (HBO), Criminal Minds (CBS), Entourage (HBO), and in Belly from Artisan Films. In 2011 she wrote, produced, and starred in the short film Raven.She has the best Frida Kahlo costume you've ever seen, a self-described “hyena laugh,” and can often be found wandering the streets of Paris looking for Hellman's Mayonnaise.My website is www.dufflyn.com Free Video on Attachment for your listeners: https://www.dufflyn.com/get_the_love_you_want_free_videoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dufflyn/IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/dufflyn/Support the Show.

Hollywood Fringe 2024: World Premiere :THE ANTI "YOGI" @ Zephyr Theatre - 8.1 out of 10! Good Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! This shows run has ended. www.latheatrebites.com

The crew gets together to recap, review and catch up on all things FRINGE FESTIVAL 

Hollywood Fringe 2024: World Premiere: Mikvah Girls @ The Broadwater - 9 out of 10! Exceptional Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! Through June 30. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2024: The Wolves @ Eastwood Performing Arts Center - 8.6 out of 10! Great Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! Running through June 30, 2024. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2024: Stone Fruit Arts presents: Lines @ The Hudson Theatres - 7.6 out of 10! Above Average! June 21 - 29, 2024. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2024: THE SPHERE OF FIXED STARS IN THE HEAVENS @ The Broadwater - 8.3 out of 10! Good Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2024: World Premiere: Habla y te Salvas: Stories of a No Sabo Kid & his Guayaco Dad @ The Broadwater – 8.4 out of 10! Very Good Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! www.latheatrebites.com June 22 - 30, 2024.

Hollywood Fringe 2024: Final Girl: The Musical @ The Broadwater - 8.3 out of 10! Good Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! June 25 - 30, 2024. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2024: Mermaid @ The Broadwater – 8.5 out of 10! Great Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! June 18 - 25, 2024. www.latheatrebites.com

Actor, comedian, friend of the pod, Crosby Fitzgerald, joins us to discuss her experience using a “below sea level” bathroom at a trendy New Orleans coffee shop. We also chat about Caroline's deep dive into the world of Kate Middleton-related conspiracy theories, James' food journey at yet another Forest Hills Stadium concert, and Maggie's inability to stop saying "that's that me espresso." Be sure to listen to the end as we've got a hot, juicy edition of Piss Date on tap to help us close this one out. Also if you're in LA, be sure to check out Crosby and Caroline in Podcast: The Show at Hollywood Fringe. Stinkers is hosted by real life dumpster friends Caroline Cotter, James Dwyer, and Maggie Widdoes. Follow them and the podcast on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cotterpoop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jamesbdwyer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mwids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stinkerspod⁠

Hollywood Fringe 2024: Lemonade Productions presents: Gaslighting is My Love Language – 7.1 out of 10! Average Show! June 22 - 30, 2024. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2024: World Premiere: Red String Productions presents: Amen @ The Actors Company – 7.9 out of 10! Above Average! www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2024: Last Call Theatre presents: Reforged: An SCP Immersive Experience @ Thymele Arts – 7.7 out of 10! Above Average! June 19 - 29, 2024. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2024: Fables and Rumors presents: Where Within @ Zephyr Theatre - 8.2 out of 10! Good Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! June 23 - 29,2024.www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2024: We Need Better Friends @ The Broadwater – 8.1 out of 10! Good Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! June 16 - 30, 2024. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2024: The Motherfucker With The Hat @ Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre - 7.6 out of 10! Above Average! June 13 - 26, 2024. www.latheatrebites.com

World Premiere: Femmina Super @ The Broadwater & Hollywood Fringe - 7.3 out of 10! Average Show! June 11 - 29, 2024. www.latheatrebites.com

Oh, Sally Productions presents: Parlour Games @ The Broadwater & Hollywood Fringe 2024 - 6.7 out of 10! Below Average! June 11 - 21, 2024. www.latheatrebites.com

Life & Trust – the upcoming show from Emursive, the NYC presenters of Sleep No More & proprietors of the McKittrick Hotel – is the subject of much rumor & speculation, something our Review Crew is not immune to!Join NoPro's NYC curator Allie Marotta, East Coast Editor at Large Blake Weil, NYC correspondents Nicholas Fortugno and Penelope Ray along with host Noah Nelson as they dig into what's known, what's supposed, and what just might be about the highly anticipated show that opens later this month.Then stick around as Larry Myers joins us to talk about his Hollywood Fringe show Did I Just Join A Cult? about his time with The Tension Experience.SHOW NOTESLife & TrustDid I Just Join A Cult?Hollywood Fringe Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A double header!First: What If...? — An Immersive Story Design Director Ian Bowie of ILM Immersive and Director & Executive Producer Dave Bushore of Marvel Studios join us to talk about the new release for the Apple Vision Pro.Then: the first of our Hollywood Fringe 2024 shorts as Jacob Zorehkey & Ashley Busenlener of LAST CALL THEATRE pop in to tell us about Last Call's upcoming Hollywood Fringe show REFORGED.SHOW NOTESWhat If...? — An Immersive Story ILM ImmersiveMarvel StudiosLast Call Theatre's REFORGEDLast Call TheatreHollywood Fringe Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lois Neville and Ellen Boudreau Den Herder, co-directors of the Hollywood Fringe Fest, give us a preview of the festival that features some of the less mainstream performance artists. Then, hear from actor and comedian Nic Novicki, the founder of the Disability Film Challenge, which is back for an 11th year. Also, Lee Pugsley, winner of Best Film "Audio Description" in the Disability Film Awards, talks about his experience. 

Comedian Abby Denton joins in for a few laughs, as we clumsily attempt to recap the week's news and continue reviewing the Knuckles series on Paramount. For more Abby: See her show at Hollywood Fringe in June! For more Bo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rings of Saturn!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more David: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sonic Retro!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more Grant: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Void!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more Smoovies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more Sonic Weekly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're now on YouTube

Michael Epstein, founder of Walking Cinema, joins us to talk about The Fillmore Eclipse.While Walking Cinema is well known for their intricate audio based walking history experiences, this is their first fully staged immersive performance based experience… one that like all of their work taps into the local history of the setting.SHOW NOTESThe Fillmore EclipseWalking CinemaLife & TrustHollywood FringeParticle InkBroken Bone Bathtub: The Documentary & LA Immersive MeetupNoPro Patreon Backer Discount Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uncover the candid and quirky world of Michelle MaliZAki, a stand-up comedian navigating the waters of cultural identity and humor. Our conversation with her is a delightful romp through her personal experiences from being a Japanese-American, having pets named after food items, and working in diverse fields like TV production and stand-up comedy. She opens up about her journey from Japan to America, her love for American television, and her surprising viral success with a song about napping. The laughter continues as we follow Michelle's career path from working as a TV production assistant in Japan to stand-up comedy. Hear about her fascinating travels with the Yankees, trying out local foods at various baseball stadiums. She shares her transition into comedy, with improv classes at the Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade, and the surprising viral success of her song about napping. Also, learn why she always stylizes her last name as MaliZAki. The conversation gets even more interesting as we explore cultural differences and misconceptions. Discover the distinct variations between different regions of Japan and how Michelle blended in when she studied Taekwondo and developed a love for sushi. She shares a hilarious account of recognizing a Japanese person from Osaka due to their loud talking, and recounts her visits to Italy, Scotland, and England. Don't miss her funny anecdote about getting paid to see male genitalia during her sports-related job, and her first attempt at stand-up comedy in 2017. Plus, you'll hear about her encounter with the Minnesota Saints mascot, Hamlet the pig. Be sure to check out Michelle on Instagram and look into Ocean Tree Creative's post-production services and podcast coaching. Michelle MaliZAki The Number One Japanese Mom, Michelle MaliZAki, came from Japan to pursue her mom's dream, to become an American housewife! Michelle MaliZAki is a musical artist and a standup comedian. Her song, Nap Time! By nap8sta is the official song for National Napping Day. She was the second place winner at Calgary FunnyFest Comedy Competition (2023) and runner up for the US Comedy Contest in 2021 and the finalist for the Clean Comedy Challenge in 2020 and 2021. Her play, “How Did You Get TO LA?”, co-written with Christine Blackburn, premiered at Hollywood Fringe 2022. Connect with Michelle MaliZAki at ⁠⁠⁠MichelleMaliZAki.com⁠⁠⁠, on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠. HIGHLIGHTS (0:00:01) - Cultural Identity and Stand-Up Comedy (0:08:56) - TV Production, Comedy, Viral Songs (0:18:18) - Misconceptions and Cultural Differences (0:32:18) - Gratitude, Support, and Promotion EPISODES (0:00:01) - Cultural Identity and Stand-Up Comedy: Michelle's experience of becoming an American citizen, her pet names, Japanese beliefs, and affinity for American TV are discussed. (0:08:56) - TV Production, Comedy, Viral Songs: Michelle travelled to Japan, visited baseball stadiums, tried local food, transitioned into stand-up comedy, and wrote a viral song about napping. (0:18:18) - Misconceptions and Cultural Differences: Michelle shared her experiences blending in in Japan, visiting Europe, stand-up comedy, and the Minnesota Saints mascot, Hamlet the pig. (0:32:18) - Gratitude, Support, and Promotion: Michelle shares her experience of forming an improv team in Chicago, exploring regional culture differences in Japan, and encourages listeners to follow her on Instagram. PAUL VATO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul Vato⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an actor, improvisor, comedian, poker player, podcaster & entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato across all social media at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PaulVato.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORS - Check out Paul Vato's Step by Step Podcast Launch Course & Ignite Your Brand's Voice! Available at PaulVato.com - Buy The Kama Sucia aka The Filthy Bed at ⁠⁠⁠⁠VATO.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you! - Monetize your time & knowledge w/⁠⁠⁠⁠Owwll⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enter referral code "VATO" at sign-up to get $10 to use on the app: Apple: ⁠⁠⁠⁠apple.co/35HC0hd⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Android: ⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/OwwllGooglePlay⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paulvato/message

Hollywood Fringe 2023: IPHIGENIA IN SPLOTT @ The Broadwater – 8.5 out of 10! Great Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! This shows run has ended www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2023: Jackie @ The Broadwater - 7.7 out of 10! Above Average! www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2023: Keeper @ The Actors Company - 8 out of 10! Good Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! July 8, 2023. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2023: Karma in a Fishbowl - 7.1 out of 10! Average Show! The show's run has ended. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2023: Winona @ The Madnani Theater - 6.7 out of 10! Okay! www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2023: Hoo Hah House productions: BRAVE FACE @ 3 CLUBS - 8.2 out of 10! Good Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! June 22 - 24, 2023. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2023: DETROIT @ ACTORS COMPANY - 8.5 out of 10! Great Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! June 23 -24, 2023. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2023: Restoration @ Thymele Arts - 6.8 out of 10! Okay! The show run has ended. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2023: If I'm Good @ Broadwater - 7.6 out of 10! Above Average! June 17 - 24, 2023. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2023: Sick @ Broadwater - 8.1 out of 10! Good Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! June 15 - 24,2023. www.latheatrebites.com

Hollywood Fringe 2023: Veil Theatre Company Presents: The Nether @ Hudson Theatre - 8.6 out of 10! Great Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! June 16 - 25,2023.