Alone At Lunch

This week we are joined by Carmen Lynch! Carmen is a stand up comedian who has appeared on a string of late night TV shows including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Conan. She has also appeared on Inside Amy Schumer, That Damn Michael Che, Life & Beth and the documentary Hysterical. Carmen also tours doing stand up in Spanish, has a podcast on SiriusXM called The Human CentiPOD with a variety of celebrity guests and has a plethora of viral videos on tiktok @carmencomedian. Her two comedy albums “Vertically Obese” and “Dance Like You Don’t Need the Money” can be found on iTunes and Spotify.In this episode, we discuss growing up in the U.S. and Spain, reality shows, aging, being shy in school, running cross country, being tall, having scoliosis and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Carmen applied to be an FBI agent. Give this episode a listen! Recommendations From The Episode:Air - Amazon PrimeSilence of the Lambs Follow Carmen Lynch: @carmencomedianFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Ian Goldstein! Ian is a standup comedian, writer, producer, and editor with years of experience creating content for brands that include New York Magazine, The New Yorker, CBS Interactive, and Nylon. He’s written articles and reported for publications like Entertainment Weekly, Vulture, and Inverse, as well as written humor pieces for the New Yorker, McSweeney’s, Points In Case and Slackjaw. Make sure to check him out!In this episode, we discuss growing up on Long Island, being Jewish, the similarities between dating and interviewing, bonding with friends over comedy, becoming a comedy writer, being a creator vs an enjoyer of social media, having Crohn’s disease, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about the healthcare industry and the importance of health advocacy and literacy. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: How Crohn’s Disease Changed YouTuber MrBeast’s LifeTomorrow, Tomorrow, and TomorrowFollow Ian Goldstein: @ianyesokFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Christian Finnegan! Christian was one of the original panelists on VH1’s “Best Week Ever” and played Chad, the only white roommate in “Chappelle’s Show’s” infamous “Mad Real World” sketch. Most recently, Christian was the creator and co-host of A&E’s “Black & White”, which examined current events and social trends through the lens of Race. Christian has appeared on "Comedy Central Presents”, and “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn,” “Conan”, “The Late Late Show with James Corden”, “Good Morning America” and “The Today Show”. Christian’s comedy albums/specials (“Two for Flinching”,“Au Contraire!”, “The Fun Part” and "60% Joking") are available on iTunes and Amazon. His latest special "Christian Finnegan: Show Your Work" was released in October 2021. Check him out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Massachusetts, John Wick, bathroom applications, starting comedy at 24, feeling uncomfortable in every crowd, being a singer in a heavy metal band, going to performing arts boarding school, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about the NYC comedy scene in the late 90׳s. Give this episode a listen! Recommendations From The Episode: Center StagePoint BreakFollow Christian Finnegan: @ChristFinneganFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Ely Kreimendahl! Ely is a standup comedian, writer, and podcast host. She is also a psychotherapist, specializing in working with LGBTQIA individuals, artists, and trauma/PTSD. Make sure to check out her podcast Shame Spiral and stand up show Gay Shame! In this episode we discuss growing up as one of the only Jewish families in her Chicago community, trauma jokes, Bat Mitzvah themes, writing letters, being a theater kid, going to film school, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Ely wasn’t allowed to go to certain colleges that were “too queer.” Give this episode a listen! Recommendations From The Episode: PEN15: Season 2, Episode 9 - Bat MitzvahLove, VictorFollow Ely Kreimendahl: @ElyKreimendahlFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Subhah Agarwal! Subhah is a comedian and writer who has written for Netflix’s “Arsenio Hall” limited series, the "Plan B" movie on Hulu,and “The Jim Jefferies Show"on Comedy Central, to name a few. She performs live at stand up comedy clubs across the country and made her late night debut on NBC's "A Little Late With Lilly Singh." She's also appeared on season three of HBO's "Westworld", "General Hospital," TruTv's sketch comedy "Friends of the People", and as herself on MTV2, Comedy Central, and Gotham Comedy Live. Also make sure to check out her podcast “Family Gems”! In this episode we discuss being a problematic child, being a tomboy, growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, being a dork, starting stand up in high school, making sacrifices, accepting failure, eating disorders, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Subhah wanting to become the next Mia Hamm. Give this episode a listen! Recommendations From The Episode: Bend it Like BeckhamFerris Bueller’s Day Off Follow Subhah Agarwal: @subhahaFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Myq Kaplan! Myq has appeared on the Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman, James Corden, Seth Meyers, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, and America’s Got Talent. He has a one-hour standup special on Amazon, “Small, Dork, and Handsome,” and two podcasts, The Faucet and Broccoli and Ice Cream. His first album, “Vegan Mind Meld,” was one of iTunes’ top 10 comedy albums of the year, and his newest album, “A.K.A.,” debuted at #1.In this episode we discuss morning rituals, meditation, summer camp, being introverted, dream interpretations, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about his name and its spelling! Give this episode a listen!! Recommendations From The Episode: How Your Name Affects Your Personality by Christian JarrettBabel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution by R. F. Kuang Follow Myq Kaplan: @myqkaplanFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Sean Donnelly! Sean is a standup comedian who can be found headlining clubs and festivals all over the country. He has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan and NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Sean co-hosts the podcast The Brand New Jerks and he released his debut comedy album “Manual Labor Face” in 2015 on Comedy Central Records. Sean has been featured on the truTV series World’s Dumbest and Almost Genius as well as Adam Devine’s House Party, The Half Hour, Broad City, and Inside Amy Schumer on Comedy Central, Amazon’s Alpha House, GSN’s Lie Detectors, Limitless on CBS, and Billions on Showtime.In this episode we discuss conspiracy theories, lying about being a comedian, TikTok, smart vs flip phones, crowd work, killing at the dinner table, day jobs, being scared to start comedy, being a doorman, car rides with comedians and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about UFOs and the transition to calling them UAPs. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Ender’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Last Podcast on the LeftFollow Sean Donnelly: @seanytimeFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Vicky Kuperman. Vicky is a comedian who has been seen on Live From Gotham, Nickelodeon, The Maxim comedy Showcase and heard regularly on SiriusXM. Her comedy albums Love's a Joke, When I Could Feel, All Good! and Three's Comedy are in regular rotation on SiriusXM, and her book How to Spy on Your Neighbor was top 10 in political-humor on Amazon. She's the co-founder of the Love's a Joke tour, in which America's top comedy couples perform around the country. In this episode, we discuss being a Jewish refugee from the former Soviet Union, growing up in Boston, being isolated as an immigrant child in school and at home, wearing bold neckwear, finding a community in comedy, social anxiety, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Vicky’s time studying abroad in Moscow. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: The Nightingale by Kristin HannahPurity by Jonathan FranzenFollow Vicky Kuperman: @vickykupermanFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Brittany Cardwell. Brittany is a standup comedian based in Brooklyn, New York. She produces two weekly shows: AMBUSH COMEDY, with Josh Johnson and Lucas Connolly, Wednesdays at Two Boots Pizza in Williamsburg, and DRULE COMEDY, with Claire Alexander & Liv Amerling, Thursdays at Fette Sau BBQ in Williamsburg. Also, Brittany cohosts the podcast, Worthless Clowns, with Ali O’Neil. Make sure to check her out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Washington State, hanging out in Walmart parking lots, wanting to be a “flute girl,” bedroom decor, Napster, writing pretend SNL sketches as a child, having a PhD, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Brittany’s obsession with horses as a kid. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: The Awesome Importance of Imagination - By David Brooks (The New York Times)Bob’s Burgers Follow Brittany Cardwell: @brittonuscardwellFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Laura Merli. Laura is an NYC-based standup, actress, and writer. She has amassed over 2 million likes on TikTok, appeared in the New York Comedy festival, the Women in Comedy Festival, and was the first runner up in The Ladies of Laughter stand up competition. Every Wednesday, she hosts a stand up show (Good Girl) at one of the hottest alt-comedy spots in Brooklyn, Friends & Lovers. Make sure to check her out! In this episode we discuss being a zombie in an escape room, studying TV and film in school, using Meetup to make friends, improv comedy, crowd work, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Laura’s process being a content creator. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: The Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation ManualThe Last of UsFollow Laura Merli: @passiveabrasiveFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Janelle Draper. Janelle Draper is a comedian, actress, and writer. Recently she was named runner-up of the Boston Comedy Festival, Winner of the 2021 Burbank Comedy Festival, and was picked to showcase in the “Kenan Thompson Presents” series. She performs all over the country and opens for a plethora of national headliners including Jay Leno, Jeffrey Ross, Mark Normand, Jessica Kirson, and many more. Make sure to check her out! In this episode we discuss growing up in the suburbs of Boston, living in New York City, moving to Los Angeles, creating comic relief, making people feel less alone, being a middle child, being a people pleaser, dating younger, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Janelle’s sleepover experiences in a back brace. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee - Colleen Ballinger: Happy Thanksgiving MirandaGoing The Distance Follow Janelle Draper: @janellejokesFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Mort Burke. Mort is a Los Angeles based comic, actor and writer. His first special and album "Spiritually Filthy" was released with the 800 Lb Gorilla label on Youtube, Itunes and Spotify in March 2023. It's a hilarious and personal look at sobriety, spirituality and having a unique name. Mort was an ensemble cast member on Drunk History and has been on shows like Mythic Quest, Lady Dynamite, The Mindy Project, Workaholics, Enlisted, and Comedy Bang Bang as well as writing for and appearing on With Bob and David on Netflix. Be sure to check him out! In this episode we discuss growing up in St. Louis, moving to Chicago and Los Angeles, the LA entertainment scene vs the New York City scene, acting, inspiring sitcoms such as Get a Life and the Simpsons, improv vs stand up comedy, being around funny people growing up, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about making life moves after the age of thirty. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Mythic Quest - Apple TVIt’s Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaYou - NetflixFollow Mort Burke: @mortburkeFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Valerie Tosi. Valerie Tosi is a Second City trained actor, writer, voiceover artist, and standup comedian. Valerie made her late night debut on Conan, and as an actor, she’s appeared in a viral commercial for Lyft with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, was featured on ‘The Joel McHale Show’ on Netflix and was a guest on ‘Stan Against Evil’ on IFC. Valerie produces and hosts The Mermaid Comedy Hour, the longest running all-female comedy show at The Hollywood Improv. Also, her album "Beach Trash" debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts, and she’s the co-host of “Family Gems” podcast. Make sure to check her out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Massachusetts, driving across the country to move to Los Angeles, getting booked and getting rejected, being a 911 dispatcher, content creators, smart phones, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about social media and toddlers on TikTok. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidImprov Nation: How We Made a Great American Art by Sam WassonFollow Valerie Tosi: @valerie_tosiFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Katie Haller! Katie is a writer and performer, who has been featured on the Breakout Artist series at Caroline's On Broadway, and is a regular at New York Comedy Club and Stand-Up NY. Her alter-ego T-Spoon is a comedic hip-hop powerhouse whom she describes as a smaller, female 90's hip-hop version of Weird Al meets Lonely Island. Make sure to check her out! In this episode we discuss growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, working at an ad agency, being a dancer and performer, needing to work with others to feel fulfilled, being shy in school, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Katie’s journey making comedy rap and hip hop videos . Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Lazy Sunday: SNLFlight of the Concords - Business Time Follow Katie Haller: @halleratyouFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Gabe Mollica! Gabe made his Off-Broadway debut at the Soho Playhouse. He is a comedian and writer who has performed his critically acclaimed hour “Solo,” a show about friendship, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Manhattan’s prestigious 59east59th street theatre, and cities across the globe including New York, Dallas, Chicago, LA, Albany, and Dublin, Ireland. He has appeared on The Moth Radio Hour on NPR, BBC Radio 4, and wrote for the 2020 and 2019 New York Video Game Awards with the writers of the Daily Show with Trevor Noah. He performs nightly in New York City. Make sure to check him out! In this episode we discuss Gabe’s journey creating a solo show, including his writing process, having to do his own marketing, the need to share about yourself, friend breakups, being an observer of life, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Gabe’s eating routine to get him through showtime. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Alex Edelman: Just For UsMike Birbiglia: The New OneFollow Gabe Mollica: @gabemollicaFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are excited to continue the celebration of our three year anniversary with special guest River Butcher! River Butcher is a Los Angeles-based standup comic, actor, and writer. His first half-hour special “A Different Kind of Dude”debuted on Comedy Central’s Youtube channel and was called “a masterclass in culture war commentary” by Esquire.com. River recently wrote on the FX pilot “Belated,” previously wrote for “A League of Their Own,” and created/starred in/wrote the critically acclaimed and GLAAD award-nominated “Take My Wife.” River has performed all over the country, the globe, and the screen, including Ellen, Conan, Comedy Central, and HBO. Make sure to check him out!In this episode we discuss growing up in Akron, Ohio, visiting Las Vegas, being a rock/gem enthusiast, loving spirit airlines, being a skateboarder, comparing cities, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about why River loves baseball. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: A Different Kind of Dude - Comedy CentralDark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right- Jane MayerA League of Their Own - Amazon Prime VideoThe L Word: Generation Q - ShowtimeStandup Spotlight with Rosie O’DonnellStay on Board: The Leo Baker StoryEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are excited to begin the celebration of our three year anniversary with special guest Matthew Broussard. Matthew is a stand up comedian who can be seen on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The League, The Mindy Project, Conan, Roast Battle, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the film Here Today with Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish, and has his own Half Hour Special on Comedy Central. Make sure to check him out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Texas and Georgia, feeling cool at summer camp, not wanting to be a part of a friend group that accepts you, unwanted audience participation, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Matthew often gets judged by how he looks. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: HeavyweightsBorn Standing Up: A Comic’s Life by Steve MartinFollow Matthew Broussard: @mondaypundayFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we check in with hosts Carly Montag and Emily Walsh. As we come up on our three year anniversary, we take a look back at how the show has evolved, notable guests, and our goals for the future. In this episode we discuss Emily’s role as the technical guru and the importance of sound quality, Carly’s enjoyment of the improvised nature of the show’s conversations, Carly and Emily’s unique hair (respectively), clothing choices, and so much more. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverLibby - TagsFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we welcome back Marisa Riley! Marisa is a Brooklyn-based comedian and filmmaker. She has appeared in the Portland Queer Comedy Festival, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival, and the French Comedy Festival. She is one of the co-hosts of Comedy Ugly: A Comedy STRIP Show. Her short horror film, Pretty, was accepted into 11 film festivals, and was a finalist at the Austin After Dark Film Festival, and Oregon Scream Week. Make sure to check her out! In this episode we discuss hairstyles, coziness, living alone for the first time, taking creative showers, food delivery, and working from home. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Marisa’s experience living in an RV in the woods. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Milf Manor - TLCBridgerton - NetflixSwoveralls Follow Marisa Riley: @notmarisaFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Ben Katzner! Ben is a writer and comedian. His writing can be seen in places like Insider, Buzzfeed and USA Today and you can catch him doing standup on stages across the country. HELLO MY NAME IS POOP is Ben’s debut graphic novel. Make sure to check him out! In this episode we discuss growing up in smalltown Minnesota, living near a Kraft plant, TikTok foods, playing football, being a journalist and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about why Ben calls himself a “functional idiot.” Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane SatrapiFun Home: A Family TragiComicFollow Ben Katzner: @shaqkatznerFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Dara Jemmott! Dara is a comedian, host, voice over artist and actress. She performs all around the country, and has even taken her talents to the UK and Spain. Most recently featured in the 2021 Just For Laughs, Eat My Shorts, for "Where's My White Privilege?" The short was also featured in the 2021 Hip Hop Film Festival and won Dara Best Actor- Gold Category, in the 2021 Best Actors Awards New York. Make sure to check her out! In this episode we discuss growing up in suburban New Jersey, working in the fashion industry, being a “failed” child actor, being a dancer, playing instruments and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Dara’s go to Karaoke songs. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdyBook SmartMy Best Friend’s WeddingFollow Dara Jemmott: @chocolatejemFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we welcome back Chloe Radcliffe! You may remember Chloe from our episode back in September 2020. Chloe is a NYC-based standup comic, actor, and writer. Her Comedy Central: Featuring set debuted in 2022, and before that she worked as a writer for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She was named a TBS Comic To Watch at the New York Comedy Festival, has been seen on Epix, and was selected for NBC’s 2019 Late Night Writers Workshop. She produces Minneapolis’ 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival. Make sure to check her out! In this episode we catch up with what Chloe has been up to over the last two years, we discuss the ins and outs of dumpster diving, the thrill of the hunt, having a dangerous and psychotic brand, finding furniture on the street, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about why you should never pay for a bagel again. Give this episode a listen! Recommendations From The Episode: Cook Once, Eat All Week: 26 Weeks of Gluten-Free, Affordable Meal Prep to Preserve Your Time & Sanity by Cassy Joy Garcia Family Guy: Prom Night Dumpster Baby Follow Chloe Radcliffe: @chloebadcliffeFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Email us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Maximilian Spinelli! Max is an NYC-based comedian, actor, and writer. Max is a 2020 Breakout Headliner for Broadway Comedy Club and a comedian commentator on BuzzFeed. Max is also co-host of We Were Had Podcast and Tell You What Comedy Show. Make sure to check him out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Connecticut, fashion, depression, divorce, playing sports, being the youngest child, moving to NYC, stage presence, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about nepotism in entertainment. Give this episode a listen! Recommendations From The Episode: Making the CutSwoveralls! Follow Maximilian Spinelli:@maxagazillionFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Email us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Vanetta Schoefield! Vanetta is a comedian and founder of Funny Hunnyz LLC, a creative branding agency that empowers urban entertainers. She is also the founder of 1865 Comedy Festival, a celebration of black culture. Make sure to check her out! In this episode we discuss growing up in North Carolina, moving to NYC and Atlanta, figuring out what to do in life, patience and opportunities, microwave societies, knowing your self worth, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Vanetta’s 10 year plan. She’s quite the entrepreneur. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: The Sex Lives of College Girls - HBO Max Passion Planner Love Island Follow Vanetta Schoefield: @vanetta.schoefieldFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Joe Bates! Joe is an NYC based comedian. He hosts a monthly comedy show called Golden Ticket Comedy Show with our very own Alone at Lunch host, Emily Walsh! He also has a comedy album called Joe Bates Joe Bates Joe Bates and a podcast called Video Game Pizza Party. Make sure to check it out! In this episode we discuss moving around a lot, making friends later in life, wedding guest lists, spending time alone as kids, crying at movies on airplanes, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Joe’s Christmas experience that should be turned into a Hallmark Movie. Give this episode a listen! Recommendations From The Episode: The Little Book of Wedding Checklists: All the Lists and Tips You Need to Plan the Big Day by Elizabeth McKellar The Five-Year Engagement Follow Joe Bates: @joebatescomedyFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Email us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Carole Montgomery! Carole Montgomery has had a long and varied career. With over two dozen television credits to her name, Carole Montgomery is a respected veteran of the standup comedy scene nationwide. In addition to her numerous television appearances, Carole Montgomery has headlined clubs and colleges across the USA and starred in two different Las Vegas production shows. In her ten years as a LAS VEGAS STAR, she was seen by over five million audience members. Carole Montgomery created and stars in three SHOWTIME specials for Funny Women Of A Certain Age. Make sure to check her out! In this episode we discuss growing up and starting comedy in Brooklyn, the comedy scene in the 1970’s and ‘80s, raising a child while touring, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how being a woman in comedy has not changed over the years. Give this episode a listen! Recommendations From The Episode: I’m Dying Up Here - Showtime I’m Dying Up Here by William Knoedelseder We Killed: The Rise of Women in American Comedy by Yael Kohen Follow Carole Montgomery:@carolemontgomerycomicFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Email us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alone Self-Publishing a Holiday Romance Novel with Leah Bonnema This week we are joined by Leah Bonnema! Leah is a comic, host, producer, and writer, who has been featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Chris Gethard Presents, Oculus & AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, to name a few. Leah is the cohost of the podcast, Were You Raised By Wolves, which made iTunes “New & Noteworthy” podcast list. She is also the author of “The Holiday Breakdown,” a novel available in softcover and on Kindle. Make sure to check her out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Maine, living in a rural town vs a city, not fitting in at school, poetry, being a female in the comedy scene, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Leah came to write a holiday romance novel. Give this episode a listen! Recommendations From The Episode: Under the Christmas Tree - Lifetime Dash and Lily - Netflix Follow Leah Bonnema:@leahbonnemaFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Email us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by James Camacho! James is an NYC based comedian who performs stand-up all over the United States and has appeared in TV shows & movies you’ve definitely seen. He’s been featured on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, the TV shows “FBI” and “Kevin Can Wait” on CBS, the movie “Before I Go”, and the Jay-Z music video “I Got the Keys” with DJ Khaled. Make sure to check him out! In this episode we discuss growing up in New Jersey, having different hair styles, being a sneakerhead, being the guy who knows where all the parties are, having a following on social media, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about James’ experience having a Puerto Rican father and a Chinese mother. Give this episode a listen! Recommendations From The Episode: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling Fairfax (Amazon Prime) Follow James Camacho: @camachbroFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Email us! [email protected]**PLEASE LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Tess Tregellas! Tess Tregellas is an actor, comedian, and writer. She has performed stand up comedy all over NYC and has written, produced, directed and performed in her short films “Left to Your Own Devices” and “The Cell Phone Block Tango.” She’s a content making star! Make sure to check her out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Connecticut, theater camp, being a part of a sports family, the selling of your childhood home, studying abroad in London, the benefits of traveling alone, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about what acting roles Tess commonly plays. Give this episode a listen! Recommendations From The Episode: Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Old Man & The Pool - Mike Birbiglia Follow Tess Tregellas: @tesstregFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Email us! [email protected]**PLEASE LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Michael Pomeroy! Michael is a writer, director, and actor in Brooklyn. He is the writer, director, and lead of the feature film The Rest of Your Life, and is the co-creator/lead of Graham Ave Web Series. Michael has studied acting at Stella Adler Studio, Sketch & Improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, and performed as a stand-up comedian for years before going into film. Make sure to check him out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Ohio, going to Catholic school, church festivals, getting cut from the basketball team, making music, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Michael got into making movies. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: That Thing You Do!The Story Factor by Annette SimmonsFollow Michael Pomeroy: @michaelpomeroyFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are back with another episode with the hilarious Liz Glazer. Liz is a standup comedian, actor, and writer. She performs all over the country including the Comedy Cellar, won first place in the Boston Comedy Festival and Ladies of Laughter Competition, and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal! Make sure to check her out! In this episode we discuss being atoning and confessing, being married to a rabbi, superstition, religion, fancy outfits, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Liz’s ability to find fortunes wherever she goes. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: QUEERY with Cameron Esposito: Betty WhoThe Year of Living Biblically: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible by A.J. JacobsFollow Liz Glazer: @lizglazerFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Samantha Ruddy! Samantha is a standup comedian, writer, and producer. She has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, headlined Carolines on Broadway, been heard on NPR, and appeared in videos for Comedy Central and Marvel! Make sure to check this episode out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Pennsylvania, helicopter moms, being rebellious, drinking in the woods, having a small school grade, starting comedy, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about “The Office” conventions that take place in Samantha’s hometown of Scranton. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Why Helicopter Parenting Fosters Failure: How Keeping Children from Failing can Promote Failure by Vanessa LoBue Ph.D.Rats Saw God by Rob ThomasFollow Samantha Ruddy: @samlymattersFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Claire Bretschneider! Claire is a sign language interpreter, a scenic artist in tv, film, and theatre, and one of Emily's very best friends! In this episode we discuss creating scare experiences, the difference between scare experiences and haunted houses, recreating the movie Saw, scenic art, making something look scary, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about being women in the scenic art field. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Us written and directed by Jordan PeeleAll the Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation by Rebecca TraisterFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are bringing you a special Halloween Episode! Hosts Emily Walsh and Carly Montag talk about what Halloween means to them, including favorite costumes and Carly growing up having never trick OR treated. Then, we feature past guests and avid listeners sharing their favorite Halloween stories and memories. Whether you’re walking through a haunted house or handing out candy, spend your Halloween with us!Recommendations: BeetlejuiceThe Shining: Stephen KingScreamFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Spencer Henry (Cult Liter) and Madison Reyes, hosts of Obitchuary. Obitchuary and Alone at Lunch are both podcasts within the Morbid Network! It’s spooky season, so you know we’re going to keep bringing you fun spooky crossover events! Make sure to check this episode and Obitchuary out! In this episode we discuss being born in California, hair color, starting a podcast, tourist traps, traumas and rituals, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Madison and Spencer became friends and the development of Obitchuary. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Slouching Towards Bethlehem: Essays by Joan DidionThe Lost Apothecary by Sarah PennerFollow Spencer Henry: @spencerhenryFollow Madison Reyes: @madisonmreyesFollow Obitchuary: @obitchuarypodFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Rachael O’Brien! Rachael is the host of Seven Deadly Sinners! Seven Deadly Sinners and Alone at Lunch are both podcasts within the Morbid Network! It’s spooky season, so you know we’re going to bring you another fun spooky crossover event! Make sure to check this episode out! In this episode we discuss growing up in a small town, moving alone to Los Angeles, building container homes, Big Foot, being a part of the Armed Forces entertainment, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about Rachael’s night walks with only a headlamp. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Container Homes - HGTVIn a Dark Dark Wood by Ruth WareFollow Rachael O’Brien: @rachaelnobrienFollow Seven Deadly Sinners: @sevendeadlysinnerspodcastFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Lindsey Barnes. Lindsey is a stand-up comedian and comedy writer. She has performed stand-up live all around the New York area, including at the NY Underground Comedy Festival and Big Apple Comedy Fest, and via Zoom all around the world. Make sure to check her out!In this episode we discuss moving between New York, New Jersey, and Florida, first concerts, being a parent, connecting with our kids, screen time, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Harry Styles. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: The TikTok Fitness Craze Hot Girl Walk is Worth Trying by Laura MurphyMoving as a Child Can Change Who Are as an Adult by Christopher IngrahamFollow Lindsey Barnes: @missspartacusFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Gus Tate. Originally from Lexington, KY, Gus Tate started performing stand-up in China in 2013, slinging jokes to international crowds of expats and locals in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong before arriving in the world comedy capital of New York. Since then, Gus has performed around the U.S. at the Boston Comedy Festival, Gilda's LaughFest, Hoboken Comedy Festival, DC Comedy Festival, Rogue Island Comedy Festival, and Big Sky Comedy Festival. His videos have been viewed millions of times on Instagram and TikTok, and he's taping his debut comedy special November 6th at New York Comedy Club. Make sure to check him out!In this episode we discuss growing up in Kentucky, going to Princeton, spending seven years in China, not being able to blend in, parenthood, comedy, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about the comedy scene in Beijing and Hong Kong. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: A Separate Peace by John KnowlesGreenlights by Matthew McConaugheyFollow Gus Tate: @gustateFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Tayler Yarish! Tayler is an NYC-based comedian, podcast host for The Tayler Yarish Show, and co-producer of the YarBar Comedy Show, a bi-weekly comedy show featuring New York City's top comedians. Make sure to check him out!In this episode we discuss growing up in Maryland, small talk, watching television, getting a reaction from an audience, having a small friend group, singing by doing impressions, being prom king, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about who Tayler’s favorite actor was growing up. Spoiler alert, on the playground is where he spent most of his days. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: The Prom: A novel by Saundra MitchellIf We Were Villains: A Novel by M.L. RioFollow Tayler Yarish: @tayleryarishFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This week we are joined by Nick Simmons. Nick is a standup comedian, podcaster, and fitness pro. If you haven’t seen him performing comedy around New York, LA, or the rest of the United States, you might recognize him from his viral Podcast Sets N Reps. Make sure to check him out!In this episode we discuss growing up in Bronx, New York, wearing uniforms and “free dress Fridays,” skateboarding, wrestling, the mental health benefits of working out, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Nick became a wrestling star after getting cut at his first tryout. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: The Flight Attendant: A Novel by Chris BohjalianThe Fires: How a Computer Formula, Big Ideas, and the Best of Intentions Burned Down New York City--and Determined the Future of Cities by Joe FloodFollow Nick Simmons: @notnicksimmonsFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Ellington Berg! Ellington is a comedian who debuted his half hour, Low Hanging Fruit, at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective, and recently produced “Playing Straight,” showcasing Ellington singing songs from the “heterosexual songbook.” Make sure to check him out!In this episode we discuss growing up in suburban Michigan, roller coasters, being a rule follower and a class clown, community theater, going to garage sales, the comedy “hang,” playing The Grinch, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about having a dad in a rock band and counter culture. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Call Me By Your Name: A Novel by Andre AcimanHow to Build A Girl: A Novel by Caitlin MoranFollow Ellington Berg: @ellingtonbergFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Johnny Cann and Tyler Hyde. Johnny and Tyler are the cohosts of the That’s Spooky Podcast! That’s Spooky and Alone at Lunch are both podcasts within the Morbid Network! We can’t believe it’s Morbid of THE Morbid Podcast either! This was such a fun crossover event! Make sure to check it out!In this episode we discuss meeting IRL (in real life) vs on dating apps, weddings, starting a podcast with your partner, failure, changing paths, queer voices in true crime, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about “Spooky Gay Bullshit.” Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: 6 Tips for Couples Who Work Together by Cassie NeidenThe Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia HighsmithFollow Tyler Hyde: @tee_tysFollow Johnny Cann: @pansytwistFollow That’s Spooky Podcast: @thatsspookypodFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!** Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Molly Brown. Molly is an actor and comedian who’s appeared on Netflix’s Senior Year, the hit Amazon Prime series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the HBO series High Maintenance, and on Law and Order SVU. She is also the creator, writer, and star of the web series Boy Shorts. Make sure to check her out!In this episode we discuss growing up in Iowa, being unpopular in a school filled with cliques, not knowing you're gay, pursuing acting, being a Catan enthusiast, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about the how what happened when Molly went to the same school as her camp friend. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Summer Camps Make Kids Resilient by Michael Ungar, Ph.D.The Half of It on NetflixFollow Molly Brown: @mollyelizabethbrownFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Ginny Hogan. Ginny Hogan is a writer and standup comic. She's a contributor for the New Yorker, the Atlantic, the New York Times, to name a few. Ginny performs standup comedy all over the United States. In 2019, Ginny published a book of humorous essays, Toxic Femininity in the Workplace, with HarperCollins, which was included on Vulture's list of top 10 comedy books of 2019. In 2022, Chronicle Books published Ginny's second humor collection I'M MORE DATEABLE THAN A PLATE OF REFRIED BEANS. Make sure to check her out!In this episode we discuss growing up in New York City, reading books, writing satire for The New Yorker, being a social media creator, being on the Speech and Debate Team, leadership conferences, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about going to an all-girls school and being boy obsessed. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: What Is the One Overlooked Advantage of All-Girls Schools? By Katherine S. van Wormer M.S.S.W., Ph.D.Goodbye to All That: Writers on Loving and Leaving New York by Sari BottonFollow Ginny Hogan: @ginnyhogan_Follow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Matt Maran. Matt has been entertaining crowds since he was a 17-year-old traveling and performing on independent professional wrestling shows. He has since traded in his steel folding chair for jokes. Matt is currently the Commissioner and host of the underground roast show, Comedy Fight Club. He is also cohost of the podcast Locker Room Talk. Make sure to check him out!In this episode we discuss growing up Queens, New York, video editing, being a “skinny Jewish kid,” loving sports, playing Moses in a school play, getting into standup comedy, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about the ins and outs of professional wrestling. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: The Chosen by Chaim PotokGlow on NetflixYou Made it Weird with Pete Holmes ft. Matteo LaneFollow Matt Maran: @realmattmaranFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by DJ Collins. DJ Collins is a stand-up comedian and writer who is quickly leaving his mark on the city. An ever-curious native of Texas, his aggressively hilarious comedy pokes, prods and interrogates widely held beliefs and customs, often shocking his audiences into bursts of laughter while keeping the mood loose and in the moment. Collins is already one of the best new and pure voices traveling the country and quickly becoming a favorite amongst comedy junkies in NYC! Make sure to check him out!In this episode we discuss growing up in Texas, “where are you from?” being a loaded question, going to school with no cliques, learning to love spending time alone, racism, eating Cinnamon Toast Crunch alone on Christmas, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about coming upon a “straight pride” parade and meeting a member of the KKK. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia by Elizabeth GilbertThank You for Coming to Hattiesburg: One Comedian's Tour of Not-Quite-the-Biggest Cities in the World by Todd BarryFollow DJ Collins: @djcollins2goFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Jeff Simmermon. Jeff is a storyteller, standup comic, and the producer/performer. He has won multiple Moth StorySLAMS and his stories have appeared on This American Life and The Moth's podcast! He has released two comedy albums, “Why You Should Be Happy”& “And I am Not Lying”, and hosts The Reluctant Phoenix podcast! Make sure to check him out!In this episode we discuss growing up in Virginia, reading James Bond books, being into Punk Rock before it was popular, starting a band, getting stage time, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Jeff used to play in a band with actual chickens and the time he met Al Sharpton. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Kid 90 - on HuluOutlawed by Anna NorthFollow Jeff: @jeff.simmermonFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by Sean Parker and Steve Goldberg. Sean and Steve are the cohosts of the Mostly Horror Movie Night Podcast! Mostly Horror Movie Night and Alone at Lunch are both podcasts within the Morbid Network! Yes, the same Morbid as The Morbid Podcast! This was such a fun crossover event! Make sure to check it out!In this episode we discuss Sean and Steve being from Michigan and moving to New York, Steve getting hit on a scooter by an open car door, Sean and Steve having great chemistry, Sean wanting to get into standup comedy, Steve being a professional manager, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Mostly Horror Movie Night came to be a part of the Morbid Network. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Stand-up Comedy: The Book by Judy CarterPoking a Dead Frog: Conversations with Today’s Top Comedy Writers by Mike SacksFollow Sean: @hypocrite.inkFollow Steve: @stevenisaverageFollow Mostly Horror Movie Night: @mostlyhorrormovienightFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we are joined by V. Lince. V. Lince is a New York City based standup comedian. She is a regular at comedy clubs all over the country and won the 2018 He Said She Said Comedy Competition in New York City! Make sure to check her out!In this episode we discuss growing up on Long Island, getting into cooking, having 5 siblings, middle child syndrome, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about moving into a studio apartment right before the start of the Pandemic. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: The Secret Power of Middle Children: How Middleborns Can Harness Their Unexpected and Remarkable Abilities by Catherine Salmon and Katrin SchumannReal Artists Have Day Jobs: (And Other Awesome Things They Don't Teach You in School) by Sara BenincasaFollow V. Lince: @v_linsanityFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.