Special guest this week is Ellen Harrold! Ellen is a stand-up comedian, producer, and performer for live shows such as Abbot Kidding and Don't Tell Comedy. She was recently named one of Netflix is a Joke Festival's "50 Featured" for 2024, and her humor writing has been published in The New Yorker, Weekly Humorist, and more! While sipping on a cup of chamomile blend, Josh and Ellen talk about bed heights, Millennials vs Gen Z, and Boyfriend lists. Ellen’s social...

Special guest this week is Subhah Agarwal! Subhah has has written for Netflix’s “Arsenio Hall," The" Jim Jeffries Show" on Comedy Central, and the "Plan B" movie on Hulu. She performs live at comedy clubs around the country, and you can see her late night debut on NBC's "A Little Late With Lilly Singh." While sipping on a cup of Hojicha shiso tea, Josh and Subhah talk about mangoes, tour diets, and super predators. Subhah’s social media:InstagramTikTokTwitterYouTube Josh’s...

Welcome Omid Singh on the pod! Omid is a half Iranian, half Indian standup comic, who recently released his first special called "Little Special." He is currently traveling the world performing standup, and started his new show “Comedy Mafia” at the Comedy Store in LA! While sipping on a cup of Lemon Lychee tea, Josh and Omid talk about Good Will Hunting, getting scammed, and cruise ship gigs. Omid’s social media:InstagramTikTokTwitterYouTube Josh’s...

Welcome Ellory Smith on the pod! Ellory is a comedian and Emmy nominated writer who is best known for her work on Robot Chicken on Adult Swim. When she's not on the road, Ellory runs the Funnilingus comedy show on the first Sunday of every month at Hotel Cafe. While sipping on a cup of Chamomile tea, Josh and Ellory talk about dirty fish, working 80 year olds, and Emmy-winning nannies. Ellory’s social media:InstagramTikTok Josh’s socials: Instagram/TikTok/YouTube/Twitter/Facebook:...

Welcome Chase O’Donnell to the pod! Chase is a comedian, actress, and writer whose comedy special “People Pleaser” was named one of the best YouTube specials of 2023 by the New York Times. She will be on the newest season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, and continues to perform around the country! Over a cup of green tea, Chase and Josh talk about girl groups, dating, and getting robbed. Chase's social media:InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Check out Chase's new special...

Welcome Piaget Ventus to the pod! Piaget is an actress known for her roles in A Spy Movie, Fans Only, The Locket, and Snap Chatting. You can also find her as a pop culture guru on her TikTok and Instagram, PiageTV. While sipping on a cup of white tea, Josh and Piaget talk about sweet potato pie, horror movie auditions, and ubers. Piaget’s social media:InstagramTikTokTwitter Josh’s socials:Instagram/TikTok/YouTube/Twitter/Facebook: @JoshLanzet Steep Conversations...

Ken Garr is an actor and professional stand up comedian best known for his role as "Tim" in Love Meet Hope starring Ed Asner and Amanda Markowitz. He travels across the country and internationally performing stand up comedy. While sipping on a cup of Bird & Blend's Campifires and Vampires tea, Josh and Ken talk about divorce, poker problems, and Ken's hatred for NYC. Ken’s social media:InstagramTikTokFacebookTwitterYouTubeJosh’s socials:Instagram/TikTok/YouTube/Twitter/Facebook:...

Vita DeVoid has been a fireball on stage in the Southern U.S. Burlesque Revival since early 2003 and now performs across the US and internationally. Vita has landed the nickname "The Chameleon of Burlesque" boasting nearly 60 different personas from original creations to impersonations of popular characters from film, history, comic books, and television. While sipping on a cup of love potion tea, Vita and Josh talk about fire eating, snake handling, and tip stapling. Vita’s social...

Janesh Rahlan is a stand-up comedian, actor and voice-over artist based in California. He’s performed at clubs all across the country, has worked with so many great comics, and also appeared in a Super Bowl commercial! While sipping on an herbal white tea, Josh and Janesh talk about the Oscars, expensive hobbies, and lying comedians. Janesh’s social media:InstagramTikTokYouTube Josh’s socials: Instagram/TikTok/YouTube/Twitter/Facebook: @JoshLanzet Steep Conversations...

Welcome Laurie Douglas on the pod! Laurie is an actor, comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. She performs all over the world, has appeared on both seasons of Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks on TruTV and has several films available on Amazon. Laurie also had a short film, The Hollies, premiere at Cannes Film Festival. While sipping on a Roasted Rice tea, Josh and Laurie talk about Lil Jon, stinky fruit, and play dates. Laurie’s social media:InstagramTikTokFacebook Josh’s...

Welcome Stuart Thompson to the pod! Stuart is a stand-up comedian, actor, voiceover actor, writer, and host. You can listen to his debut album" Dandy Man" which debuted in the top ten on Apple Music, and you can find his new special, "Conditional Love" on YouTube! While sipping on a Cherry White tea, Josh and Stuart talk about trying to be funny as a kid, teleportation, and Mrs. Doubtfire. Check out Stuart's new special "Conditional Love" Link...

Welcome Kelly McInerney to the pod! Writer, actress, host, and comedian originally from New Jersey, Kelly’s sketches have been featured on Who Haha, Comedy Cake, and Funny or Die. You can find her regularly performing standup in LA and all around the country! While sipping on a Masala Chai tea, Josh and Kelly talk about Zac Efron, Spanish class chronicles, and scary movies. Kelly’s social media: InstagramTwitterTikTok Josh’s socials: Instagram/TikTok/YouTube/Twitter/Facebook:...

Welcome to the pod, Menna! Nashville-based with an incredibly soulful voice, Menna is an independent artist who has had her music featured commercially in several Netflix originals, as well as ads for Motorola, Mitsubishi, and NBC. While sipping on a Cinnamon Tea, Josh and Menna talk about the secrets of the music industry, Nashville, and Lord of the Rings. Listen to Menna's newly released acoustic version of "Sex In Public." Link here: mennanation.com/sex-in-public-acoustic Menna’s...

Special guest on the pod this week is Logan Guntzelman! Logan is a comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. She is a notorious prankster, with several of her pranks going viral, even appearing on CBS Local News. While sipping on a Great British Cuppa tea, Josh and Logan talk about promiscuous workout classes, SodaStreaming foods, and the honor code. Logan’s social media:InstagramTwitterTikTokFacebook Josh’s...

This week's special guest is Joey Bergren! Joey is a writer and comedian based in LA, and the podcast co-host of “Everything Reviewed." He’s worked on “Billy on the Street,” “The Good Wife,” and so much more! While sipping on a Jelly and Ice Cream Rooibos tea, Josh and Joey talk about cake pops, horror movies, and red flags. Joey’s social media:InstagramTwitter Josh’s...

Welcome to the pod Jen Kodros! Jen is a screenwriter, author, and alumnus of the Imagine Impact program with Ron Howard, and she is currently working on a YA series based on the legends of thr Greek Gods. Sipping on Bird and Blend's Mojitea, Josh and Jen talk about celebrity fan fiction, getting robbed, and being part of a writing duo. Jen’s social media:InstagramTwitter Josh’s...

This week's special guest is Jimmy Callaway! Hailing from San Diego, Jimmy is a writer and comedian in Los Angeles known for his suit and tie, and dry wit. While sipping on an Oolong tea, Josh and Jimmy talk about ice cream addictions, the Beatles, and Jared Leto. Jimmy’s social media:Twitter Josh’s socials:Instagram/TikTok/YouTube/Twitter/Facebook: @JoshLanzetSteep Conversations socials:Instagram/Youtube/Twitter/Facebook: @SteepConversations --- Support this podcast:...

Welcome Torio to the pod! Torio Van Grol is a comedian whose debut comedy album "Magic Knees," reached #1 on the Apple comedy charts. He performed as a part of Comedy Central's Cluster Fest, and regularly headlines all over the country. While sipping on a Rooibos tea, Josh and Torio talk about crazy lies, going to space, and if left handed people are faking it. Torio’s social media:InstagramTikTokFacebook Twitter Josh’s socials:Instagram/TikTok/YouTube/Twitter/Facebook: @JoshLanzetSteep...

This week on the pod is Abby Neal! Hailing from North Carolina, Abby is an up-and-coming, classically-trained actress who can be seen in commercials, theater, and sketches! Over a cup of Bancha green tea, Josh and Abby talk about Meryl Streep, success, and the challenges of life insurance. Abby's socials: Instagram TikTok Josh’s socials⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagr⁠⁠⁠a⁠⁠⁠m⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikT⁠⁠⁠o⁠⁠⁠k⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTu⁠⁠⁠b⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitt⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebo⁠⁠⁠ok:...

Give a warm welcome to AJ Faji on the pod this week! As a comedian hailing from Lagos, Nigeria now in LA, Faji can be found performing all over the city showing off his self-described brand of comedy: "well articulated stupidity." Over a cup of Ginger Tea, Josh and AJ talk about rodents in Nigeria, going for what you want in life, and tall people energy. AJ's social media:InstagramTwitterTikTokFacebook Josh’s...

Copywriter by day and comic by night, Jamie Bliss has done stand-up and storytelling all over LA and Chicago including at The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, and Zanies. She also has very strong opinions about cats (as you'll hear on the episode)! Over a cup of Butter Brew Black Tea, Josh and Jamie talk about exposure therapy, Gen Z, and public bathrooms. Jamie's social media:InstagramTikTokTwitter Josh’s...

Guest on the pod this week is Matt Misisco! Matt is an LA-based comedy photographer who has worked with comedians such as Bill Burr, Marc Maron, Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Nealon. Over a cup of Rose City Genmaicha, Josh and Matt talk about surfing culture, famous photographers, and pivoting between passions. Matt's social media:InstagramFacebook Josh’s socials⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagr⁠⁠a⁠⁠m⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠TikT⁠⁠o⁠⁠k⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTu⁠⁠b⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitt⁠⁠e⁠⁠r⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebo⁠⁠ok: @JoshLanzet Steep...

This week on the pod we have Claire Isenthal! An Indiana native, Claire went from working in digital marketing to publishing her first novel this year called "The Rising Order.” It quickly became an Amazon bestseller! Over a cup of Elderberry Healer Tea, Josh and Claire talk about taking risks, writing a novel, and making adult versions of the Spot books. Mike's social media:Instagram Josh’s socials⁠:⁠⁠ Instagr⁠a⁠m⁠⁠/⁠⁠TikT⁠o⁠k⁠⁠/⁠⁠YouTu⁠b⁠e⁠⁠/⁠⁠Twitt⁠e⁠r⁠⁠/⁠⁠Facebo⁠ok:...

Welcome Mike Perkins to the pod! A New Jersey native now based in LA, Mike hosts and produces multiple shows around LA including his own live late night talk show called Another Late Show Tonight! While sipping on a cup of pandan waffle green tea, Mike and Josh talk about late night hosts, movie producing, and catching card counters. Mike's social media:InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebookYouTube Josh’s socials: Instagram/TikTok/YouTube/Twitter/Facebook: @JoshLanzet Steep Conversations...