Hamilton's "George Washington" on Broadway, Tamar Greene, reveals an epic journey to landing his dream role, why he follows cheeky advice to never give more than 62.5%, surprises us with a live performance of a favorite song, and talks social relevancy and weight of taking on such an iconic American role at challenging time in America. Plus, sage advice for Dresden from Dennis Hopper and Philip Seymour Hoffman, Marc's return to the NYC subway is a disaster, improvised musical arguments go off...

Unicorn glitter, the most unfortunately-named award ever, taste-testing everything, Tina Fey gets the Arab treatment, discovering ASMR porn, and a very emotional press conference redefines Lady Gaga. Plus, Chris Schembra, the Gratitude Guru and most sought after dinner host anywhere, shares how gratitude saved his life and inspired a company that brings people together to make connections through community, vulnerability, and pasta sauce. And, the touching 2 a.m. moment when he realized he...

Queer Filipino-American folk-singer Mercy Bell takes us through her career in the music scene, why appearing in Rolling Stone made her go get a job, how identifying off the bat as both queer and Filipino is of personal importance to her, and the importance of humor for much needed levity to her songs which can otherwise deal with  heavy topics. Plus, a risque whopped cream moment with Greg Brady, an unexpected kazoo, the pizza scent of Tina Fey, horseradish love with Elsie, Mercy improvises a...

Legendary comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, and host Judy Gold goes deep on censoring comics, advice for new comedians in the current political climate, dealing with Trump supporters, writing and revisiting jokes, career accomplishments and near misses, future goals, and why Madonna was a TV mom to Judy's son. Plus, too many goats, a huge Willy Wonka wardrobe malfunction, a confusing shrimp snack, and how both rodeo clowns and a Jewish Christmas movie play roles in an improv game. See...

Mrs Kasha Davis (MKD), a Drag Queen best known for RuPauls Drag Race Season 7, is the self proclaimed International Celebrity Housewife who has traveled the world entertaining audiences with her wit and down home charm. Take a fabulous, fun-filled trip through her career start, reinvention, meaning, wigs, dealing with hecklers and disbelievers, and why kids might be her best audience. Plus, so many troll dolls, truth-telling, an improv game that puts you in charge of the world, celebrity oral...

Comedian, actress, singer, playwright, mom, and award-winning author (in spring 2020 she published the first and only biography of rock star Eddie Money) and communications professional Dresden Engle joins as co-host. In this Season 2 premiere episode, Danielle is off to another planet, Marc is Archie Bunker, Elsie grows window-corn, and we hear a few of Dresden's many celebrity moments. Plus, a round of the improv game "The Meh News" including protesting rats and a toothpaste thief, and...

Marc and Elsie announce Season 2. And big news! Check out Elsie's videos on Instagram @elsietheproducer See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The greatest Jennifer Aniston story ever and why an obsession with the TV show "Friends" inspired a comedy career, birds everywhere, puzzles in a pandemic, the mystery of the green shirt, a new improv game "Seuss This" brings Dr. Seuss-styled arguments, and mystery foods. Plus, comedian, producer, and writer Nicole Blaine shares the scoop on her new comedy special "Life's a Bit", how motherhood inspires her comedy, conflict after a drive-by squirt-gunning, and discovering she's funny.

Elsie's cat says hi, the no-poo hair washing technique, life during COVID-19 and  spreading optimism and hope, a brazen theft a cookie, a round of the improv game "The Meh News", dog-related nicknames, and a self-service, at-home version of End of Show Food. Plus, comedian and writer Julie Harrison-Harney shares about writing for UCB and the WWE, working at The Tonight Show, and crushing on Tik Tok.

Big Vision, Empty Wallet, navigating humor during COVID-19, a round of the improv game  "What If" brings Tom Cruise,Kevin Bacon, Judi Dench, and a. baseball scarring and fiery end, a stage show with adult sex education, and an End of Show Food first. Producer, writer, and comedian DaniFaith Leonard joins remotely from her mother's home.

SPECIAL MINISODE ON COVID-19: Comedy legend and former host of The Tonight Show "Jay Leno" offers his thoughts on tips for staying entertained and upbeat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Impression for this parody/satire by John Di Domenico.

SPECIAL MINISODE ON COVID-19: Newsman and talk show legend "Larry King" offers his thoughts on evaluating helpful information and news and when to ignore bad information during the COVID-19 pandemic. Impression for this parody/satire by John Di Domenico.

SPECIAL MINISODE ON COVID-19: The Price of Darkness "Ozzy Osbourne" offers his thoughts on staying healthy and mentally well during the COVID-19 pandemic. Impression for this parody/satire by John Di Domenico.

SPECIAL MINISODE ON COVID-19: "Austin Powers" ("International Man of Mystery") stops by to discuss intimacy, romance, sex, letter-writing, connection, social distancing, and more in the face of COVID-19. Impression for this parody/satire by John Di Domenico.

SPECIAL MINISODE ON COVID-19: Dr. Evil (the nemesis of Austin Powers) stops by to discuss social distancing, proper hand-washing, and the meaning of evil in the face of COVID-19. Impression for this parody/satire by John Di Domenico.

SPECIAL MINISODE ON COVID-19: Talk show host "Dr. Phil" stops by to talk about maintaining mental and emotional health in the face of COVID-19, social distancing, and quarantine, and how to avoid being stupid. Impression for this parody/satire by John Di Domenico.

SPECIAL MINISODE ON COVID-19: The "President of the United States" stops by to talk about everything he is doing to address the pandemic, and advice on staying calm and hopeful. Impression for this parody/satire by John Di Domenico.

A Star Wars arrest, fake towns on maps, an improv game with a big announcement, deploying comedy for levity in workplaces, and a shocking End of Show Food from down under. Writer, corporate consultant, and comedian Stephen Strauss shares his journey, how he became a comedian, and an amazing tie born from a Bar Mitzvah.

Rakugo is the Japanese art of comic storytelling with stories that have been passed down from Master to Apprentice. This art form has 800 current masters but what makes Katsutra Sunshine special is that he is the only non-Japanese master. The gang's all back together, along with Katsura Sunshine, sharing subway stories, a round of "One Word Story", a face tattoo, a nerd tip for washing hands, and a fun end of Show Food! Sunshine's off-Broadway show Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo resumes June 20th 

Caveat CEO and Co-Founder Ben Lillie makes entertainment smarter. The physicist turned storyteller is also Founder of The Story Collider, a former Ted writer, and a Moth Slam Champion. Marc and Elsie explore this remarkable story in academics, in performance, and building Caveat, turn a crosswalk and elevator into hilarious sporting events in a new improv game Play by Play, inquire about a day with bells, complain about banana refusal, and go to Taiwan for End of Show Food.

We celebrate one year of podcasting with a Holiday Special, the stars of The Latina Christmas Special, and a quartet of cheesy flavors from Whisps for End of Show Food! Plus, Marc resents satisfaction surveys, Elsie’s got bratwurst and movie reviews for flicks she hasn’t seen yet, an improv game with changing theater styles, and all about an incredible theater show that celebrates Latina’s everywhere! With Sandra Valls (Showtime’s "Latin Divas of Comedy”) Maria Russell (MTV’s “Teen Wolf”) and...

Coffee transgressions, Danielle's short film experience, the value of giving feedback to businesses, a new improv game "Headline Argument", and author, podcaster, and thought leader Randi Zinn on motherhood, business, humor, and yoga.

Triboluminescence and sparks in candy-eating, Marc's stories about Karma and integrity, a new improv game Musical Press Conference brings big laughs, chicken chips, and singer/songwriter Will Boyajian's amazing charity Hopeful Cases, which involves Will (and others) busking in NYC subway stations for money, all of which is given away to whoever wants it. A live performance in the studio  --- and a huge surprise. With guest host Lois Herzeca.

A stand-up debut at Caroline's on Broadway, thanking Dr. Suess for nerds, Pippy Longstocking braids for a gala, Marc returns to stand-up comedy, an uncomfortable improv game with nonsensical sounds reaps insights, and scaling coach Bill Gallagher shares how he works with clients to help them grow their businesses, crafting a 15 minutes comedy routine, and taking in critiques from family.

Carson Kressley surprises Danielle, nerd pick-up lines, multiple stress balls, starting every day with inspiration, a round of the improv game "Audible", and Venture Philanthropist Steve Little and Serial Entrepreneur Melinda Wittstock share learnings from creating a 15-minute comedy routine and performing it on the Caroline's on Broadway stage, and how they can apply those skills to their careers and podcasts.