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On the 423rd episode of You Know I'm Right, host Nick Durst is joined by Jill Kimmel on the Carnival Venezia. Comedian Jill Kimmel joins the show from the Carnival Venezia to talk about her Brooklyn childhood, growing up in Las Vegas, and how those places shaped her voice on stage. She also breaks down how she builds different sets for PG crowds, adult crowds, theater shows, and military audiences, plus the personal decision that changed her life offstage.In this episode, Jill shares how she went from acting and office work to stand-up in 2006, why she loves the rhythm of cruise ship comedy, and how she uses crowd work to make every show feel one of a kind. She also talks openly about weight loss surgery, losing 145 pounds, and pushing ahead despite other people's doubts. 00:00 - Intro from the Carnival Venezia and welcoming Jill Kimmel00:35 - Jill's Brooklyn roots and family connection through Aunt Joan01:20 - Why she still identifies as a New Yorker02:16 - East Coast vs West Coast culture and what feels more real02:50 - Las Vegas growing up and why she no longer wants that lifestyle04:41 - How Jill got started in comedy in July 200605:32 - Why the comedy community helped her find momentum06:02 - Cruise ship comedy as a steady, travel-heavy career07:07 - How she adjusts sets for PG, adult, and theater audiences08:13 - Late-night cruise crowds and knowing when to go dirtier08:47 - Why her style depends on the crowd, not a fixed script09:23 - How crowd work really works beyond basic questions09:56 - Stock crowd bits, shoe jokes, and finding a unique story10:55 - Making every show feel original and impossible to duplicate11:23 - Favorite venues: Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club and the Tempe Improv11:43 - Why military tours are meaningful, even when turnout varies12:40 - The “You Know I'm Right” moment: choosing weight loss surgery

On the 422nd episode of You Know I'm Right, host Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Big Brother's LaTrice Verrett aka LaLa to discuss: - Autobiography title- Being an Android girl, not iPhone- Being a Jersey girl and living in Maplewood- Attending Rutgers University and studying Pre-Law and Dance- Starting off her career working in Advertising Sales then being a Buyer/Designer and Manager for Diane B Ladies Shoes- Beginning her career as an entertainer and touring nationally- Appearing on television shows such as the Dr. Oz Show, Rachael Ray, The View, What Would You Do with John Quinones and The Wendy Williams Show.- When did she start watching Big Brother?- What made her want to apply, was her family supportive?- How did she get cast for Big Brother?- Winning the wall competition- Who was the most annoying cast mate in the Big Brother house?- Was the house filthy and did people not clean up after themselves?- Was her relationship with Taylor Brown a mother/daughter relationship? And the cast being so young- Being in the house with two other people from New Jersey- Was she and Angela Murray doing most of the cooking?- Would she have done anything different?- You Know I'm Right moment

On the 421st episode of You Know I'm Right, host Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese welcomes Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Seth Marks back to the show to discuss: - Autobiography title - How many flights is he taking a week and is he primarily in New York these days?- Favorite soup?- Next Gen NYC, Charlie didn’t want to have lunch- 30 years of marriage with Meredith Marks- How has touring with DJ Meredith been?- SLC season 7 already?- Upcoming Caviar Lounge and mixing family with business- Has he spoken to Coach Shah?- A White Sox MLB Playoffs run and Meredith and Brooks Marks throwing out the first pitch

On the 420th episode of You Know I'm Right, hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Big Brother's Kamu Kirk to discuss: - Autobiography title- Being born in Hawaii, what Island?- Moving to Arizona- First UFC event he remembers watching- When did he start training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?- Making his MMA debut and eventually getting to UFC?- Greatest UFC fighter of all time?- Cutting weight before a fight, eating after a victory- Family gym, Siege MMA and Fitness- How did he end up on Big Brother?- Who is his favorite Big Brother competitor from a past season?- Quickly aligning with Haley and Chuk, was it detrimental to his game? - If Devens doesn't use the diamond power of veto, does Kamu win Big Brother?- Has he spoken to Chuk since he was eliminated?- Would he do more reality tv in the future?- You Know I'm Right moment

On the 419th episode of You Know I'm Right, hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Big Brother's Haley Thogmartin to discuss: - What would the name of her autobiography be? - Attending Southeast Missouri State University and playing softball - Pitching 177 innings her senior year and had a 1.78 ERA with 242 K's, 22-6 record wioth 4 saves- Studying Human Environmental Science, what does that entail?- Working for Viking Alternative Medicine- Applying for Big Brother - Packing to go on the show and her signature flannel- Is she surprised with how America viewed her while on the show?- Was every week in the house hard for her?- Biggest regrets - Biggest surprises- Her time on Big Brother ending in such dramatic fashion- Interacting with fans after the show- You Know I'm Right moment

On the 418th episode of You Know I'm Right, hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by the Pipe Queen, Big Brother's Mallory Aurichio to discuss: - If she wrote a book about herself, what would the title be?- Being the IT girl at at Westwood Junior/Senior High School (Cross Country, Winter Track and Field, spring track and field, band, math team, environmental club, national honors society)- Being a New Jersey girl- Being a lifeguard- Going to West Virginia University to study Aerospace Engineering- Becoming a Rocket Scientist- Working for Leidos as a Power Distribution Engineer- What made her want to apply for Big Brother?- How nervous was she the first night of the show?- Having an all time confessional scene after Dee screwed her over. Can she reenact it?- Would she have put the three Icons on the block?- Is Drew a snake?- Who is she hoping wins Big Brother 28 and who does she think will win?- Biggest surprises about living in the house?- Being a master slop chef- Becoming the Pipe Queen- First time getting recognized after the show and putting her phone on- You Know I'm Right moment

On the 417th episode of You Know I'm Right, hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Columbian Actress and Model, Elisa Berdugo to discuss: - First app she checks everyday- Being from Barranquilla, Colombia- Attending Universidad del Atlántico and then becoming a lawyer- Pursuing a career in modeling and acting- Coming to the United States- How important is social media for her career?- Creating the Hands for Children charity- Should Joe date a Columbian woman?- You Know I'm Right moment

On the 416th episode of You Know I'm Right, host Nick Durst is joined by Big Brother's Chuk Anyanwu to discuss: - If he wrote a book about himself, what would the title be?- Having a big family- Graduating from Texas Women's University with a Bachelor's in Business Administration- Working in the Supply Chain field - Being big into fitness, when did he start working out?- Breaking the internet with meeting Matt Klotz at the gym- How did he end up on Big Brother?- How was the gym in the Big Brother house?- Who are some of his favorite Big Brother competitors?- Packing for the show and his signature cowboy hat- Playing an honest and honorable game- What could he have done differently?- What surprised him about being on the show?- Who does he think will win Big Brother season 28?- What has it been like since getting home? What was it like turning on his phone for the first time?- You Know I'm Right momentMatt Klotz also joined the show to discuss how Chuk smells.

On the 415th episode of You Know I'm Right, hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by The Challenge's Keanu Soto to discuss:  If  he wrote a book about his life, what would it be called?- How has life changed since appearing on Big Brother?- How is it to watch Big Brother after being on it?- Working his first wrestling match at Celebrity Weekend for BRCW- How excited was he to get the call for The Challenge?- How did he train for The Challenge?- Why does he think the vets were targeting Big Brother competitors?- Biggest surprise about being on The Challenge?- Is there anyone on The Challenge 42 that he cannot stand?- You Know I'm Right moment since leaving the Big Brother house- Becoming a father and having Vince Panaro at the gender reveal. Should Vince come on the You Know I'm Right podcast?

On the 414th episode of You Know I'm Right, hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Singer Ricky Rebel and choreographer Danielle Adams Elias to discuss: - First app they check everyday - Living in California- What made them want to work in entertainment?- Ricky being the 15th ranked 11 year old gymnast in California- When did Danielle start dancing?- When did they both realize they can make a career out of performing- Artists or dancers that inspired them- Who would they like to tour with?- Danielle's non-profit Cardio Healing - You Know I'm Right moment

On the 413th episode of You Know I'm Right, hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Big Brother's Kevin Schlehuber to discuss: - If he wrote a book about his life, what would it be called?- Does he miss having a wired house phone?- How many suits does he own?- Competing in the 1995 Geraldo Hunk Contest- How did he end up on Big Brother season 19?- Is there anyone on his cast he instantly hated?- How did he eventually learn everyones names?- Is his season the worst of all time?- Is Josh Martinez the worst Big Brother winner ever?- Is being a have-not really that bad?- Is he surprised Mark Jansen and Elena Davies' romantic relationship didn't last?- What is wrong with the modern Big Brother format and game play?- Being a cancer survivor- You Know I'm Right moment- Attending the Big Brother 28 watch party on September 16th in Brooklyn

On the 412th episode of You Know I'm Right, hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Big Brother's Rome Seymour to discuss: - If he wrote a book about his life, what would it be called?- Growing up in Michigan- Playing tennis at Traverse City Central High School who went on to play tennis at Ferris State University- Being named Jack but going by Rome- Working at the Burning Tree Country Club in Connecticut - Making the move to Del Ray, Florida- When did he start playing pickleball?- How did he become a pickleball coach?- How did he end up on Big Brother?- Did Angela have a wrong read on the Roman Empire?- Who is most likely going to win season 28 of Big Brother?- Will anyone take a shot at Dee, Devens and Angela now that he is out of the game?- What most surprised him about living in the Big Brother house?- How long does it take to get ready to play in a competition with costumes and sets, etc?- Is Lyric Medeiros a beta or a submissive?- Does he win Big Brother if not for his showmance?- Will he propose to Lyric on finale night assuming she at least makes it to jury?- You Know I'm Right moment

On the 411th episode of You Know I'm Right, hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Big Brother's Ashley Trail, to discuss: - Best pizza in Chicago?- How did she become a bartender? What's the best tip she ever got?- Being the Weather Girl for Barstool Sports Advisors- How did she end up on Big Brother?- Which Big Brother legend would she have liked to have a showmance with if a male took Angela Murray's spot in the game?- Who does she think will win Big Brother season 28? Who does she want to win?- You Know I'm Right moment

On the 410th episode of You Know I'm Right, hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Survivor's Hoboken Mike Turner, to discuss: - First app he checks everyday- Born and raised in Hoboken, New Jersey- Rank his favorite local spots Benny Tudino’s (pizza), 10th and Willow (burgers), Black Bear, M&P’s, Vito’s.- Becoming a firefighter in 1985, rising through the ranks and being a retired Battalion Chief Officer after 27 years of service- Can he put out the fire at Citi Field that David Stearns has lit?- Being the owner of RUG DRx, a rug cleaning and repair business- Why did he want to go on Survivor? What was the audition process like?- Hardest part about being on Survivor?- How did life change once the show aired?- You Know I'm Right moment

On the 409th episode of You Know I'm Right, hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Psychotherapist Maria Micha and Spiritual Healer Shannon Grace, to discuss: - First app they check everyday- What are there areas of expertise and how did they decide to pursue a career in their field?- Maria's Anagenesis Method- Shannon's somatic and bioenergetic work- What does Shannon find is the most blocked part of the body when doing Reiki?- How does Maria coach clients to move on and rebuild?- How does the mind, body energy and soul intersect?- What is missing with the current approaches to trauma, and how can blending clinical, energetic, and spiritual tools create more complete or lasting transformation?- Is it difficult to market their services and get clients?- Is therapy for everyone?- Do Zodiac signs matter?- You Know I'm Right moment