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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! 

    In this episode, we discuss being the youngest in the class, reading at recess, always being interested in story telling, journaling, and poetry, reading advanced copies of books, audiobooks vs hardcopies, writing historical mysteries, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about Sarah including a queer storyline in her latest novel. Give this episode a listen! 

    Recommendations from this episode: 

    The Lost Apothecary

    The London Séance Society

    The Nightingale - Kristin Hannah

    Follow Sarah Penner: @sarah_penner_author

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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!

    In this episode, we discuss moving every two years as a child, parenting, the impact of social media, the backstory of her two novels, keeping track of ideas for upcoming books, writers workshops, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how the passing of Rachel’s father impacted her writing career. Give this episode a listen!

    Recommendations from this episode: 

    The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland 

    Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland 

    Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

    Follow Rachel Beanland: @rachelbeanland 

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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 in sleepaway camp, being in Shakespeare club in high school, crying at movies, celebrating wins, being a comedian and content creator, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Yvette ended up getting her first kiss. Give this episode a listen!

    Recommendations from this episode: 

    Capitol Hill Arts Workshop 

    Special Topics in Calamity Physics 

    Follow Yvette Segan: Instagram: @yvettesegan TikTok: @yevit

    Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag

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  • 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 check him out!

    In this episode, we discuss growing up in Central Connecticut, having a dad who’s an umpire, the horniess of band and theater kids, wanting attention, coming out as gay, looking like Jimmy Fallon, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Ben processing the recent passing of his father. Give this episode a listen! 

    Recommendations from this episode: 

    A League Of Their Own

    The Guncle - Steven Rowley

    Follow Ben Fisher: @benfishercomedy / benfishercomedy.com

    Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag

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  • 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 spaces through interactive performance. She is the creator and writer of Inheritance, an immersive play and VR experience exploring Russian-Jewish immigrant identity and culture, for which she received the COJECO Blueprint Fellowship. When she's not facilitating or creating, Katya jumps behind the decks as DJ SPASIBA, spinning sonic alchemy for dancers everywhere.

    Learn more about Inheritance Project's upcoming Bridge Builders Conflict Resolution & Leadership Training March 28 - May 16.

    Attend the next Resonance Gathering on March 24th.

    In this episode, we discuss being a Jewish refugee from Belarus, learning English from Disney movies, having big emotions, starting a consulting company, performing in immersive theater, becoming a DJ, the conscious dance scene, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about Katya and Carly’s high school experience together! Give this episode a listen!

    Recommendations from this episode: 

    Inheritance Project - Bridge Builders

    The Lost Apothecary - Sarah Penner

    The Institute - Stephen King

    Follow Katya Stepanov: @katyastepanov

    Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag

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  • 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, being an emotional child, having strict parents, being a nude model for an art class, having a gender neutral name, just wanting to be happy, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about Joey’s experience having cancer in her late 20’s. Give this episode a listen!

    Recommendations from this episode: 

    Florence Adler Swims Forever - Rachel Beanland

    Just The Funny Parts - Nell Scovell 

    Follow Joey Friedman: @joeythelady

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  • 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! 

    In this episode, we discuss growing up in Atlanta, being a Phish fan, being a scene kid, trying not to get noticed, being afraid of letting people down, being a screamer in a screamo band, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about being a sensitive and artsy kid. Give this episode a listen! 

    Recommendations from this episode:

    The Kissing Booth

    Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist 

    Follow Max Fine: @maxfine_

    Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag

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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.

    Make sure to check out her Solo Show, “Chuck”!

    You can find out more about Carolyn at  http://www.comediancarolyn.com

    In this episode we discuss growing up in Oswego, New York, the dogs in our lives, the college admission journey, mother daughter relationships, the beauty in being alone, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about being a leader vs a boss. Give this episode a listen! 

    Recommendations from this episode:

    Good Girls

    Sex, Drugs, and Coco Puffs 

    Follow Carolyn Castiglia: @comediancarolyn

    Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag

    Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh

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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!

    In this episode we discuss being a Jewish refugee from the USSR, immigrating to New York City, being a competitive Latin Ballroom Dancer, talking about life experiences on stage as a comedian, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about how all of Lana’s careers involve entertaining people. Give this episode a listen!

    Recommendations from this episode: 

    An American Tail

    Why Russian-American Jews Are Ballroom Dance Leaders - NPR

    Human Flow

    Follow Lana Siebel: @lanasiebel

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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 Amelia Bedelia smoked weed. Give this episode a listen! 

    Recommendations from this episode:

    Nothing to See Here - Kevin Wilson

    Gilmore Girls

    Call Me By Your Name

    Follow Colleen Genevieve: @colleengenevievee

    Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag

    Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh

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  • This week we are joined by Lucas Zelnick! Lucas Zelnick is a stand-up comedian born, raised, and based in New York City who challenges his cushy upbringing through punch-heavy material. Lucas has appeared in SF Sketchfest and the New York Comedy Festival. He’s been featured in the New York Times, appeared as a guest on Amazon Prime Video’s Sports Talk, and is a tour opener for Ashley Gavin. In 2022, Lucas began headlining comedy clubs nationally, including the Helium and Zanies in Chicago, where he sold out eight shows.  Lucas’ stand-up clips have also exploded online recently and he has received over 100M views and 400K+ followers on Instagram and TikTok combined. 

    In this episode we discuss growing up in New York City, the emotional effects of social media, hecklers, having a female fan base, being a competitive skier, going clubbing at 14 years old, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about when Lucas realized he had different opportunities than other people. GIve this episode a listen!

    Recommendations from this episode: 

    Saltburn

    Prep - Curtis Sittenfeld

    The Holdovers 

    Follow Lucas Zelnick: @lucaszelnick

    Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag

    Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh

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  • This week we are joined by Kayla Kleinman! Kayla Kleinman is a multi-passionate social media strategist and content creator based in NYC. On Instagram and TikTok she shares thoughts on life in your 30s, book recommendations, and a realistic approach to wellness. In addition to creating content, she works full-time in social media marketing at Bookshop.org and previously taught yoga and fitness classes in NYC. More likely than not you can find her curled up with a fabulous book or walking around Manhattan listening to a podcast while sipping an iced soy vanilla latte. 

    In this episode, we discuss growing up in Westchester, going into New York City to see theater, performing as a kid, transitioning from theater to fitness and wellness to marketing, reconnecting with old classmates on social media, doing activities solo, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Rent (the musical) and our mixed reviews about the movie! Give this episode a listen!

    Recommendations from this episode: 

    The Last Five Years - cast recording

    All of This is To Say - Kayla’s newsletter 

    The Thursday Murder Club (Series)

    The Artist’s Way

    Follow Kayla Kleinman: @kaylakleinman

    Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag

    Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh

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  • This week we are joined by Max Higgins! Max (they/he) is a stand up comedian who performs all over Vermont and travels regularly to do standup in New York and around the Northeast. Max runs a monthly show called Comedy Wolf at Radio Bean in Burlington, Vermont.

    Max wrote, produced, and hosted Talk Show with Max Higgins that ran at the Vermont Comedy Club in October 2023. Max was voted Seven Daysies Best Standup Comic 2023 and was runner up in Vermont’s Funniest Comedian Competition 2022 and 2023. You’ve definitely seen Max on your Instagram or TikTok feed! Make sure to check him out!

    In this episode we discuss growing up in Boston, moving to and living in Burlington, Vermont, playing sports but liking the arts, coming out as transgender, living in a hyper-progressive environment, the power of clothing, performing stand up comedy, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Max feeling comfortable in his body and improving his posture since transitioning. Give this episode a listen!

    Recommendations from this episode: 

    Pageboy - Elliot Page

    The Stand - Stephen King

    Phish

    Follow Max Higgins: @max_headgear

    Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag

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  • This week we are joined by Kara Klenk! Kara is a stand up comic, writer, and actor who  was named by Time Out New York as one of the Top 10 Funniest Women in NYC.

    Kara has appeared on Netflix, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Oxygen, Hulu and more. She has written for Netflix, Nickelodeon, MTV, TVLand, and Comedy Central and most recently for RuPaul’s Drag Race on VH1 and Wipeout on TBS. Her debut album, Undefeated was released in 2019 and went to #1 (briefly) on the comedy charts. She co-hosts a popular podcast called That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast on the Exactly Right Network. She also produces and hosts a weekly stand up show called Better Half Comedy in Los Angeles. Make sure to check her out!

    In this episode, we discuss growing up in Connecticut, hosting the “That’s Messed Up” Podcast, being the oldest of 6 siblings, being a mom, having big sister energy, being a summer camp junkie, being one of the only Jewish people in town, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Kara and her co-host Liza Treyger ended up podcasting together! Give this episode a listen!

    Recommendations from this episode: 

    Murderville

    Wet Hot American Summer

    Follow Kara Klenk: @karaklenk

    Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag

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  • This week we are joined by Hillary Spiritos! Hillary Spiritos C.L.C. is a pathfinding coach who wants you to have a big, bold life; to help you learn to trust yourself, discover all that you are capable of, and realize that you have the tools to run your own life. She has worked in university advising for years, worked in the private corporate sector, and has solo backpacked across the world and lived abroad. She has led workshops and seminars on various topics including leadership development, interviewing skills, rejection, failure, resilience, how to maximize your study abroad experience, and all you need to know about moving abroad. She has a BA from Duke University and a MA from NYU. Imagining, creating, and setting out on one’s authentic life path is no small feat. If you're feeling lost, stuck, overwhelmed, or simply afraid of your next step, talking things through with someone who has lived it and will be objective could very well clear your path. You can DM her on Instagram at bat.outta_hell or email her at [email protected].

    In this episode, we discuss growing up in New York City, moving to London alone, having a “screw it let’s do it” attitude, googling how to make friends in new places, being eccentric as a kid, being the face of your own business, being your own best friend, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Hillary started her pathfinding coach business “bat.outta_hell!” Give this episode a listen!

    Recommendations from this episode:

    Avenue Q

    Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men

    Follow bat.outta_hell: @bat.outta_hell

    Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag

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  • This week we are joined by Mike Lemme! Mike is a comedian, playwright, director and producer.Mike made his Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2022 with his play 'Bathroom of a Bar on Bleecker.Lemme started performing stand-up at the age of 14. A former intern for Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Fallon, Lemme's writing has previously appeared in The New York Times. In 2023, Mike brought his play “Before the Drugs Kick in” to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and received glowing reviews! Make sure to check him out!

    In this episode, we discuss growing up in Western Massachusetts, being a standup comedian and playwright, having to market your own art, the quietness of the suburbs, writing poetry, motivational quotes by Steve Harvey and Jim Carrey, having good receptionist energy, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Mike has dealt with social anxiety and the need to network and make connections for his career. Give this episode a listen!

    Recommendations from this episode: 

    Promising Young Woman

    Bedwetter - Sarah Silverman

    Steve Harvey - Motivate Me

    Follow Mike Lemme: @mikelemme

    Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag

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  • This week we are joined by Eve Ellenbogen! Standup comedian and loudmouth New York Jew, Eve Ellenbogen seems to be an open book. In her decade of doing standup, she has spoken to strangers with ease about her sex life, her insecurities, and a host of other topics often considered “taboo.”

    In her 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival Show, Dead Mom Stuff, Eve finally aimed her comedic lens at her past, exploring the effects of her mother’s death on herself and her family, and seeking to understand exactly what it is that leads us to keep our grief a secret. Make sure to check her out!

    In this episode, we discuss growing up in Westchester, New York, performing standup comedy for over ten years, traveling and working all over the world, being broke, wanting to feel seen, going solo on an Australian tour at 18 years old, loving cafes, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Eve working on and performing her solo show about her mom passing away. Give this episode a listen!

    Recommendations from this episode: 

    Why You Should Vacation While Grieving - Psychology Today

    Life as a House 

    Don’t Think Twice 

    Follow Eve Ellenbogen: @eveelbow

    Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag

    Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh

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  • This week we are joined by Ariel Elias! Ariel is a standup comedian who has performed on the set of the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, was named a “New Face” at the 2021 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, and has been featured in Rolling Stone, the Washington Post, and on Good Morning America. After catching Jimmy Kimmel’s attention with a viral stand-up clip that displayed her cool, calm, and hilarious composure, he invited Ariel to make her late night television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! In the same week, she also appeared for an interview on the daytime talk show, Sherri. Make sure to check her out!

    In this episode, we discuss growing up Jewish in Kentucky, spending Thanksgiving with family vs friends, not feeling like you belong anywhere, having an older brother who fits into any group, being a kid who’s into Jazz, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about the moment that went viral for Ariel, how she processed it, and why she’s ready to put it behind her. Give this episode a listen!

     Recommendations from this episode: 

    Squid Game: The Challenge

    Good in Bed - Jennifer Weiner

    Follow Ariel Elias: @ariel_comedy

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  • This week we are joined by Nicole Kowalski-Kleinsasser!

    In this episode, we discuss Nicole’s journey moving to LA to pursue dancing and acting, her battle with cancer, dealing with insurance companies, advocating for your medical needs, dealing with immense pain, wanting to start a family, and so much more. You don’t want to miss out on our conversation about NIcole finding a community on social media! Give this episode a listen! 

    Recommendations from this episode: 

    Tig Notaro - I’m Just a Person

    Mindfulness Meditation Reduces Pain By Separating It From The Self - Science Daily

    SPOHNC (Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer): 

    https://spohnc.org/ 

    Dial 1-800-377-0928

    National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 

    https://988lifeline.org/ 

    Dial 988

    APA (American Psychological Association) list of additional hotlines: 

    https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines

    Follow Nicole Kowalski-Kleinsasser: @nicolescrookedsmile

    Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag

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