Emmy award nominated writer, actor, and rapper, Phil Augusta Jackson (Key & Peele, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Insecure) has picked “Bradley Cooper: Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis” from the Funny or Die Vault.  He and our host, Marcos González, cover everything from brat branding to Frankenstein to Wayne Gretzky. Follow along as Phil and Marcos talk through writer’s rooms and inspiration in the eleventh hour.  Phil’s pick from the FOD Vault is “Bradley Cooper: Between Two Ferns with...

Academy Award nominated writer and comedian, Jena Friedman (The New Yorker, The Daily Show, Borat Franchise) has picked “Billy On The Street with David Letterman” from the Funny or Die Vault.  She and our host, Marcos González, cover everything from true crime to American girls dolls to anxious emojis. Follow along as Jena and Marcos talk through field producing and TikTok rabbit holes. Get notified when we drop new episodes, news, and show extras: https://norby.link/ctdAJD  Jena Friedman...

Actor, writer, and stand up Fahim Anwar (Conan, Goatface, House Money) picked “Jon Hamm: Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis” from the Funny or Die Vault. He and our host, Marcos González, cover everything the engineering and comedy double life to burgers as a form of payment to loving beans. Follow along as Fahim and Marcos talk through injecting comedy into troupes and seeing how a screen door is made. Get notified when we drop new episodes, news, and show extras:...

Stand up comedian, producer, actor, and podcaster, Megan Gailey (Conan, After Midnight) has picked “Michael Shannon Sorority Letter” from the Funny or Die Vault. She and our host, Marcos González, dig into everything from insane Greek life lore to graduating during the recession to Chipotle burrito C-sections. Tune in to hear about the weirdest regulars in Chicago bars and how the sweetiepie stand up persona is the worst person on Earth. Get notified when we drop new episodes, news, and show...

(00:00) Sponsored Bonus Segment: Meet Senzu The Milk-Bone Dog Who's Taking Hollywood by Storm (02:55) Aida Rodriguez joins Marcos inside The Vault ------------------------------- Aida Rodriguez Inside The FOD Vault: Finding Inspiration In Failure + The Art And Science Of Standup Comedian, writer, and actress Aida Rodriguez (Fighting Words on Max) digs up “Idiots” from the Funny or Die Vault. She and our host, Marcos Gonzalez make light of writing jokes in the age of the internet, surviving...

Actor, comedian, and podcaster Jon Gabrus (101 Places to Party Before You Die, High and Mighty, ActionBoyz) brings us “Gungan Style” from the Funny or Die Vault. He and our host, Marcos Gonzalez, take a deep dive into how the comedy landscape has changed since Jon got his start. From the internship to PA pipeline to TikTok dances and crazy stories on set, Jon and Marcos unpack where trend chasing is leading us. Get notified when we drop new episodes, news, and show extras:...

This week -  writer, actor, director, and creator of “Drunk History,” Derek Waters jumps into the origins of his hit show from the Funny or Die Vault. He and our host Marcos Gonzalez address every question Drunk History lovers have been dying to know. From getting drunk at networking events to test screenings in Las Vegas to Spanish pirates, Derek and Marcos uncover the past, present, and future behind the drunks. Get notified when we drop new episodes, news, and show extras:...

For the first episode of Inside the FOD Vault, we are joined by comedian and writer, Beth Stelling (If You Didn’t Want Me Then on Netflix). Beth has selected “The Landlord” from the Funny or Die Vault. She and our host, Marcos Gonzalez talk through starting out in comedy, stand up online, and the differences between internet and in-person performance. Whether you’re a seasoned comedy pro or just dipping a toe, Beth and Marcos have endless anecdotes to share. Get notified when we drop new...

INSIDE THE FOD VAULT is one part comedy deconstruction, one part career retrospective, and one part nostalgia trip through the first wave of internet comedy. Our guests pick a video from FOD’s storied history as a jumping off point to talk about all the ways the comedy landscape has changed since the days when TikTok was just a Kesha song. Host Marcos Gonzalez leads guests through their career trajectories and how their work was influenced by the best (and worst) the internet has had to...

Comedian and writer Shelby Wolstein (Keeping Records) joins Tam to recount her elaborate Bat Mitzvah entrance and kissing at camp after a concussion before they figure out the premise for a perfect pilot. Key Moments 01:57 - Periods and hemorrhoids 03:55 - Growing up Jewish, going to camp 07:00 - Learning Torah 11:30 - Shelby Wolstein's Amazing Bat Mitzvah Entrance 17:15 - Don't Let Your Mom Choose Your AOL Screenname 20:18 - "Dating" In Middle School 25:20 - Don't Do This After Sex 30:50 -...

Comedian Dylan Adler (The Late Late Show) goes deep with Tam Yajia on breakdancing at Bar Mitzvahs, his identical twin brother, and a memorable first kiss. Get all 10 episodes of season 1 now, and stay in touch for new episodes, news, and show extras: https://norby.link/ceiRm2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hayley Marie Norman (Datemare, AP Bio) joins Tam to talk about her career as a child performer, sex dreams with sitcom characters, and a color purple themed Bat Mitzvah. But not The Color Purple. You'll see. Get all 10 episodes of season 1 now, and stay in touch for new episodes, news, and show extras: https://norby.link/ceiRm2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sophia Benoit (Well, This Is Exhausting) stops by to look back on when she first felt like an adult, unique porn categories, and playing with dolls into middle school. Get all 10 episodes of season 1 now, and stay in touch for new episodes, news, and show extras: https://norby.link/ceiRm2 Key Moments 02:13 - The Worst Part Of Accutane 13:07 - "Should I Wash My Feet?" 15:10 - Try And Say This Phrase Without Laughing 19:37 - Sophia Prefers To Read Than Watch 21:20 - Going to France to...

Comedian Megan Gailey (I Love My Kid, But...) joins Tam for a stroll down memory lane to reminisce about retainers, all girl Summer camp, and various piercings. Get notified when we drop new episodes, news, and show extras: https://norby.link/ceiRm2 2:05 - Retainer Necklaces 9:10 - Bat Mitzvah DJ Hookup 12:04 - Ear Piercing for Communion 16:50 - The Best Hotel In Indianapolis 18:34 - Bat Mitzvah Parties and Themes 20:18 - Why 7th Grade Was Hard 27:56 - Pictures From Childhood Learn more...

Writer and comedian Joanna Hausmann (Hamster and Gretel, Bill Nye Saves The World) joins Tam Yajia to talk doing therapy in Spanish, the best Yiddish words, and the smell so bad Tam's husband passed out. Get notified when we drop new episodes, news, and show extras: https://norby.link/ceiRm2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Kylie Brakeman (The Tonight Show) stops by to chat with Tam about freak trains, old Facebook statuses, and the girl who campaigned to be Most Random in her middle school yearbook. Get notified when we drop new episodes, news, and show extras: https://norby.link/ceiRm2 Key Moments: 02:25 - Adult stuff they did this week 04:30 - Middle school in 2010; "Randomness" 06:55 - Middle school, popularity, and walking in circles pretending to have friends 08:06 - Freak trains 09:16 - Kylie's...

Comedian Robby Hoffman (Too Far, Verified Stand-Up) sits down with Tam to look back on her Bat Mitzvah, keeping Kosher, and putting ointment on her Great-Uncle's feet. Get notified when we drop new episodes, news, and show extras: https://norby.link/ceiRm2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Ron Funches (Trolls: World Tour, Gettin' Better) joins Tamara Yajia to talk abotu his childhood cartoon crushes, badly timed boners, and the magic of Bill Clinton playing the sax. Get notified when we drop new episodes, news, and show extras: https://norby.link/ceiRm2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer and comedian Gil Ozeri (Big Mouth, Happy Endings) joins Tam to talk about his two Bar Mitzvahs, fart etiquette, and the cassette tapes he ordered to achieve multiple orgasms. Get notified when we drop new episodes, news, and show extras: https://norby.link/ceiRm2

On Bless These Braces, writer and comedian Tam Yajia mines her own past and dives deep into the awkward teenage years of her guests to explore the coming of age ceremonies that are supposed to mark our transformation into adults. From first kisses to first periods, reading the Torah in front of the congregation to writing AOL away messages alone in your room, Tam and her hilarious guests leave no stone unturned in their exploration of the most awkward (and meaningful) years of our lives.