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This week we are joined by Sarah Penner! Sarah Penner is the author of two novels, 

The London Séance Society and The Lost Apothecary. Penner’s debut novel, The Lost Apothecary, has sold over one million copies, was on the USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists for 3 months, and was a book of the year top 5 finalist. The London Séance Society was an instant New York Times bestseller, debuting at #7 on the hardcover fiction list, and was the book of the Month pick for March 2023. Make sure to check them out! 

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This week we are joined by Rachel Beanland! Rachel Beanland is the author of two novels, The House Is On Fire (Simon & Schuster, 2023) and Florence Adler Swims Forever (Simon & Schuster, 2020). Beanland’s debut novel, Florence Adler Swims Forever was featured as one of the best books of 2020 by USA Today, named a New York Times Editors’ Choice, and was recognized with the 2020 National Jewish Book Award for Debut Fiction. The House Is On Fire was selected as one of the best books of 2023 by NPR and The New Yorker. Make sure to check them out!

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This week we are joined by Yvette Segan! Yvette Segan is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer. She performs standup all over New York with club credits including Stand Up NY, The Tiny Cupboard, New York Comedy Club (produced shows), St Marks Comedy Club, The Grisly Pear, in addition to indie shows across the boroughs. Yvette is the co-producer and host of monthly shows, Unladylike (Stand Up NY, New York Comedy Club) and Disco Nap (Mood Ring). Make sure to check her out!

In this episode, we discuss writing sketches, giving speeches at weddings, performing at shows...

This week we are joined by Ben Fisher! Ben is a comedian, actor, and producer. His credits include SF Sketchfest, D.C. Comedy Fest, The National Arts Club, Peacock Show LA, New York Comedy Club, and his Jimmy Fallon impression has been seen at ‘Schtick or Treat,’ City Winery, and The Rainbow Room at 30 Rock. He hosts a monthly show ‘Comedy at Gotham West Market’ and co-hosts ‘Celebrity Drop-In’ with Anna Roisman. As an actor he’s been featured in NBC Universal’s Comedy Scene Showcase, the New York Film Festival, and on stage in numerous plays and musicals. Make sure to che...

This week we are joined by Katya Stepanov! Katya Stepanov is a Belarusian-Jewish-American artist, speaker, impact entrepreneur, DJ and holistic business coach devoted to creating and facilitating immersive experiences. Katya is a co-founder of Inheritance Project, a human impact company offering leadership and conflict resolution programs to build bridges and guide authentic culture change. She produces Resonance, a monthly micro-festival in Brooklyn weaving together breath-work, movement, dance, food and art. Katya is also a co-founder of Rebis, an immersive experience collective, and co-creator of Those Before Us, an audio- immersive dance experience which brings to life marginalized history in public...

This week we are joined by Joey Friedman! Joey is a standup comedian, writer, and performer. She began performing at her parent’s dinner table in Monsey, NY. As a cancer survivor, she has nothing to fear and delivers jokes with an unshakable frankness. She produces shows in the DC area and can be found regularly hosting and featuring at the DC Improv for acts such as Louis Katz, Brad Williams and Adam Ray. Make sure to check her out!

In this episode, we discuss growing up in Rockland County, New York, wanting to write for television, be...

This week we are joined by Max Fine! Max Fine is a comedian who is highly praised for his colorful storytelling and for tapping into his own personal experiences for laughs.  He performs in clubs all over the country and bars in New York City.  Max has had the privilege of being invited to some of the most prestigious comedy festivals in the country such as Laughing Skull and Limestone. He also recently released his comedy album, I Like His Style! In addition to standup, Max co-hosts the podcast, In The Minivan. Make sure to check him out! 

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This week we are joined by Carolyn Castiglia! Carolyn is a multi-disciplinary artist who employs stand-up, storytelling, music, and more to wow audiences with her powerfully funny and endearing performances.

Carolyn has appeared on numerous television and streaming networks including Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, Lifetime, HLN, fyi, WE tv, Food Network, NickMom, Seeso and more. She performs regularly all over New York at renowned venues including Joe’s Pub, Symphony Space, Ars Nova, The Bell House, Union Hall, Littlefield, Caveat, UCB, Caroline’s, Gotham, The Stand, Stand Up New York, and New York Comedy Club.

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This week we are joined by Lana Siebel! Lana is stand up comedian who headlines shows across the United States and performs regularly at comedy clubs in New York City. She will be filming her Dry Bar comedy special in March 2024. She has also acted in many independent films and was very recently featured on the site Comics that Kill along with Kevin Hart, Sebastian Maniscalco, Jim Gaffigan and other great comedians. In a former life she was ranked 7th in the United States in International Latin Ballroom Dancing. Make sure to check her out!

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This week we are joined by Colleen Genevieve! Colleen is a stand up comedian who brings her over the top personality to every stage she graces. Colleen is based out of Queens, New York and has a monthly show at The Stand called Rent Money. She’s been featured on Sirius xm.

In this episode, we discuss being from Rhode Island, being a theater girl, being bullied, family dynamics, comedy festivals, dating the Ronald McDonald of Houston, and so much more. You don’t want to miss out on our discussion about how Colleen is like if Ameli...