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“You have to go out there and try stuff to get better.” - Jenny Gorelick Today I interviewed Jenny Gorelick, producer and comedian  In this episode we speak about how: Her journey as a producer of comedy and the Tony Awards Advice to performers from the perspective of a produce Producing tips for newbies Then my character Judy asks about producing a show about produce. To catch up with our guest: jennygorelick.com Instagram: jennycestquoi

“I think it’s a mix of thinking about what’s going on in the world right now or seeing some big famous figure and wondering what people in their life are like -” - Maria DeCotis Today I interviewed Maria DeCotis (Comedy Central, HBO Women in Comedy Festival) In this episode we speak about: Being Italian American and why Romeo and Juliet needs to be played like Italians Saying goodbye to her Andrew Cuomo impression Her journey in standup and eventually starting Jack’s Fruit and a solo show Dude confidence and my Hannah Gadsby story Then my character Queens Marie asks what we can do to Andrew Cuomo if we meet him in the street. To catch up with our guest: Twitter and Instagram: @mariadecotis

“We try to keep it to us so it feels real and find a way to make the audience understand what’s happening.” - Mark Samual Bonanno Today I interviewed Mark Samual Bonanno of Aunty Donna. In this episode we speak about: • Being incapable of being mainstream • Being Italian American experience in Australia • Translating comedy to the U.S. audience Then my character Queens Marie then grills Mark about the dating pool in Oz. To catch up with our guest: Netflix: Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House of Fun www.auntydonna.com

Today I interviewed Fred Raimondi (Borat: Subsequent, Stranger Things, Star Trek) In this episode we speak about: Thriving as an artist with creative ADD Creating visual effects magic in Borat: Subsequent Movie Film to Stranger Things to Star Trek Useful creative habits to help you meet industry challenges Then my character Amelia asks about his inspiration for doing his own thing. To catch up with our guest: http://fredraimondi.com/ [email protected] Twitter @fredfx

“The shows that interesting are the weird shows that feel completely unique … I think it’s a little lazy to do what’s already popular.” - Gideon Evans Today I interviewed Gideon Evans In this episode we speak about: His experience working on the Daily Show for 6 years and being banned from Disney World when working with Michael Moore. Casting grandmas and pas in his collab with Mo Rocca that got a Daytime Emmy nom. Creating story arcs out of intensive research Following creative impulses to tell stories that aren’t your typical stories Then my character Judy asks how she can create a story about the unsung heroes of produce To catch up with our guest: Twitter: @gideonevans

“In any social media platform there’s gonna be biases built in.” - Shea Depmore Today I interviewed comedy creator Shea Depmore In this episode we speak about: Her journey in creating political comedy online The state of satire on the internet Crazy stories from her time online And then Melania comes in with a question that we don’t want to answer. To catch up with our guest: Tiktok: @sheadepmore Instagram: @sheadepmore Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFo42oRCF3EZ7j_XJn93jOA Twitter: @sheadepmore And here is the resource that we spoke about: Reply All’s episode on internet security: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all/v4he6k

“If you keep your senses pealed … you will find what you find funny from what you observe in your life.” - Michael Hartney Today I interviewed Michael Hartney In this episode we speak about: Creating characters Curating comedy The newest comedy theater in NYC: Squirrel Comedy Theater Power of characters to affect hearts and minds Then my character Estrella asks about buying stage time. To catch up with our guest: Twitter: @michaelhartney Instagram and TikTok: @hartneymichael YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsRbuFzQOXSpsftxW4JyNew The Squirrel Comedy Theater: https://www.thesquirrelnyc.com/

“I have done so many things in my life I would have never done because I have community.”  - Silas Howard Today I interviewed Silas Howard (Pose, Dickinson, Transparent). In this episode we speak about: Creating in capitalism Operating according to your own rules Debunking the “cream rises to the top” myth Having a creative community that greenlights your projects Then my character Princess Diana asks about extraterrestrial reptiles in Hollywood. To catch up with our guest: Instagram: @silash www.silashoward.com

“Satire feels like a less potent weapon when the other side has realized how to turn it around and a weaponize it for themselves.” - Alex Blagg Today I interviewed Alex Blagg of @midnight and Problematic With Moshe Kasher In this episode we speak about how: Experience creating @midnight and Problematic With Mosher Kasher, and working on Trump vs. Bernie How TV can be a matter of right place/right time Satire in a social media environment How to prepare for and adapt to writing jobs Then my character Jeff asks about the casting couch. To catch up with our guest: Twitter and Instagram : @alexblagg

Today I interviewed Matthew French - Awesomely Authentic In this episode we speak about how: His journey to a career in Diversity and Inclusion with his organization Awesomely Authentic Regional differences in queer communities Job discrimination for LGBTQIA+ people Then my character Gigi asks how to deal with being cooped up with people she hates. To catch up with our guest: Instagram: @mattcareer www.awesomelyauthentic.com

“At least for a few seasons I was in a room where I was the only straight cis white guy. And I think that every straight cis white should be in a room like that to see how that feels for a lot of people. ” - Matt Mazany Today I interviewed Matt Mazany from Gay of Thrones In this episode we speak about: His time working for WWE and Funny or Die This process behind Gay of Thrones Discovering painting with his podcast the Art of Arting And my character Carmella asks Matt about his favorite Game of Thrones character. To catch up with our guest: The Art of Arting Podcast - Instagram: @aoapodcast Get It Again Podcast Twitter and Instagram: @mattmazany

“If someone’s watched this thing I think maybe their heart can be softened in some way but how do you get them to watch it in the first place. ” -Alex Parks “There’s an old adage about film that to make a great film you’ve got to make it three times. You’ve got to write a great film, you’ve got to shoot a great film, you’ve go to edit a great film…At any of those phases it can fall apart.” -Alex Parks Today I interviewed Alex Parks of Netflix In this episode we speak about: How post production can elevate comedy Creating comedy to meet the budget and when the right time is to push production value Netflix innovation in production technology How indie comedy matters Then my character commiserated with Alex about people who want o fix everything in post. To catch up with our guest: alexparks.tv