Alone At Lunch

This week we are joined by Shannon Fiedler. Shannon is a New York City based writer, actor, and standup comedian. You probably recognize her from her viral TikTok and Instagram posts portraying characters you know and love, like Connecticut Girl, Manhattan Woman, Vermont girl, Chicago girl, and New Jersey girl! Make sure to check her out!In this episode we discuss growing up in Connecticut, going to boarding school, being fascinated by people, impressions, Internet trolls, pursuing acting, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion the pros and cons of having social media success. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things: Mapping the Relationship between Online Trolling and Mainstream Culture by Whitney PhillipsThe Secret History by Donna TarttFollow Shannon: @shannonfiedler13Follow 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 Molly Kornfeld. Molly is a New York City based comedian. Molly performs at clubs all over New York, including Carolines, New York Comedy Club, Governor’s Comedy Clubs and Old Man Hustle. She has also been featured in numerous comedy festivals, such as the Boston Comedy Festival, Women in Comedy Festival, Laughing Devil Comedy Festivals, and Ladies of Laughter. Check out her website for more about Molly: www.mollykornfeld.com!In this episode we discuss growing up in Brooklyn and Poughkeepsie, staying home to do homework on the weekends, stress headaches and anxiety, laser hair removal, being the smart girl, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about the show Degrassi (it goes there)! Give this episode a listen!Follow Molly: @molly_kornfeldFollow 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 Erica Rose. Erica Rose is a Brooklyn based writer and director with a focus on queer and female driven stories. She recently co-directed with filmmaker Elina Street a branded documentary spot, The Lesbian Bar Project, for Jägermeister’s #savethenight initiative about the last remaining 21 Lesbian Bars in the US. Erica has also recently completed a narrative short film centered on reproductive agency entitled CHOICES starring Alysia Reiner, Jess Jacobs, and Paige Gilbert that is currently on the festival circuit. Check out Erica’s website for more info: www.ericarosefilms.com!In this episode we discuss being bad at being sick, being a high achiever, competitive dog parks, having self esteem issues, coming out, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about all of Erica’s crazy dating experiences. She goes into detail! Give this episode a listen!Follow Erica: @ear360Follow 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 Josh Gondelman. Josh is a New York City based writer and comedian. Josh works as the head writer and an executive producer for Desus & Mero on Showtime. Previously, he spent five years at Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, where he earned four Emmy Awards, two Peabody Awards, and three WGA Awards. Check out his website for more information: www.joshgondelman.com!In this episode we discuss growing up in a suburb in northern Massachusetts, town mottos, going to a predominantly Jewish college, playing sports, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about leaving the theater before the show is over! Give this episode a listen!Follow Josh: @joshgondelmanFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodRecommendations From The Episode:Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results by Josh GondelmanFeeling Jewish (A Book for Just About Anyone) by Devorah BaumEmail us! [email protected]**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :)Update Description 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 Calvin Cato. Calvin is a New York City based comedian and writer. He has performed all across the United States, appeared on Game Show Network, Oxygen, and National Geographic, and was published in Kweendom, an anthology of essays by queer comedians and entertainers. Check it all out!In this episode we discuss growing up in Brooklyn, NY, secretly switching college majors, wearing school uniforms, driving across country, relationships with parents, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about Calvin’s experience headlining a gay cruise! Give this episode a listen!Follow Calvin: @calvinscatoCheck Out Calvin’s Website: www.calvincato.comFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodRecommendations From The Episode:Spending the Holidays Alone? 8 Coping StrategiesM Train by Patti SmithEmail 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 Paul Ashey. Paul is a is a Brooklyn based standup comedian, host, and baker. He is the owner of Kings Kolache, a bakery in Bushwick, Brooklyn. He is also the cohost of Wine And Sleaze Comedy Show, as well as Mystic Lasagna Podcast. Definitely check it all out! In this episode we discuss spending early childhood in Texas, moving around, growing up in an athletic family, waiting on lines, making a web series, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Paul ended up starting Kings Kolache! Give this episode a listen! Follow Paul: @pasheypashey Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Recommendations from the Episode: The Surprising Psychology of Successful Entrepreneurs and Why They Take the Risk Big Magic: How to Live a Creative Life, and Let Go of Your Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert 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 Kate Zasowski. Kate is a Los Angeles based comedian, writer, and host. She has written for Disney+, NBC, and Netflix to name a few. Kate co-hosts the queer comedy podcast Straight Guys with Caitlin Reese (Alone at Lunch episode 1). Check out her website for more about Kate: www.katezasowski.com! In this episode we discuss growing up in Rochester, NY, going to a small “very binary” school, memorizing jokes from a joke book, playing sports for the social aspect, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about Kate going to study abroad the day after coming out to her parents! Give this episode a listen! Follow Kate: @katezasowski Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Recommendations from the episode: The Trevor Project: The Coming Out Handbook I Might Regret This: Essays, Drawings, Vulnerabilities, and Other Stuff by Abbi Jacobson 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 Kate Sisk. Kate is a professional stand up comedian, amateur drag king, and retired soccer player. Kate is an alumnus of UCB’s Harold Night, a contributing writer for The Onion, and a participant in the NBC Late Night Writers Workshop. Kate is also the co-host of the award-winning podcast, We’re Having Gay Sex. Check out Kate’s website for more info: www.katesisk.com! In this episode we discuss growing up in Massachusetts, hanging out in the woods, being the only girl on the baseball team, being an “uncool” athlete, following the rules, playing college and international soccer, coming out to teammates and family, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about Kate connecting to her Puerto Rican roots! Give this episode a listen! Follow Kate: @thekatesisk Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Recommendations from the episode: The geography of bliss by Eric Weiner 5 Benefits of Playing Sports Abroad by Sarah Daren 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 Kayt Hester. Kayt is a Jersey City based standup comedian, artist, and cat enthusiast. Before breaking into comedy, she was a professional photographer in NYC. Now, Kayt is a specialist in masking tape art and the producer of Comedy at the 313, along with several other shows which you can find on her Instagram. Check her out! In this episode we discuss growing up in New Jersey, playing in the woods, having a learning disability, being given caffeine pills as a child, the dark side of the NYC photography business, getting married young, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about feeling alone after eating too much brie at a fancy dinner party! Give this episode a listen! Follow Kayt: @k8balls_o_fire Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Email us! [email protected] 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 Kevin Hurley. Kevin is a New York City based standup comedian, actor, and producer. He is the Director of New Talent and Development at Stand Up NY Comedy Club and the cofounder of Comedy Mob, a comedy collective. Check him out! In this episode we discuss growing up in South Jersey, getting into performance arts because of a sports injury, traveling to Japan, Germany, and the UK for college, growing from a “jerk” to a nice guy, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about feeling alone in the standup comedy scene! Give this episode a listen! Follow Kevin: @kevinabridged Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 Isaac Katzanek. Isaac is a theatrical production manager based in Los Angeles, though he’s always been a fan of all things comedy. He also has a Substack entitled “Bear Tend Bar” where he sends off short stories direct to your email. Check them out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Las Vegas, going to a performing arts high school, turn table stages, duct tape tuxedos, how to approach new people, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about feeling alone in a managerial position! Give this episode a listen! Follow Isaac: @titoismynameo Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 Bobby Sheehan. Bobby is a New York City based standup comedian. He has performed all over the country and is the cohost of the Locker Room Talk podcast. Check him out! In this episode we discuss growing up in The Hudson Valley, new relationships, teenage angst, rocking a Mohawk haircut, being a drug guy, living in the Czech Republic, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about rock music! Give this episode a listen! Follow Bobby: @bobbysheehanlol Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 Boris Khaykin. Boris is a New York City based standup comedian. He has performed on CollegeHumor Live and was listed by TimeOutNY as one of Brooklyn Comedy Festival’s Biggest Stars. He’s been seen in Bull, The First Purge, Amazon Prime’s Red Oaks, and is a regular guest on The Comedy Cellar’s Live From America Podcast. Check him out! In this episode we discuss being born in Ukraine, moving to America, buying jeans, being in a band, eating canned fish, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about bath houses! Give this episode a listen! Follow Boris: @theborisk Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 checking in with our cohosts Emily Walsh and Carly Montag. Emily and Carly are both New York City based comedians, but not for long (for Carly, at least)! In this episode we discuss moving to and from New York City, starting new adventures, hiring movers, being a comedian based not in New York, how scary eating lunch in a new setting can be, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about how hard “adulting” really is! Give this episode a listen! Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 Luisa Lange! Luisa is a New York-based standup comedian. She can be easily found performing all over New York City and has been featured in clubs all over the country. Off the stage, has worked on shows like Comedy Central’s “Broad City” and TBS’ “Search Party.” Make sure to check out her instagram for upcoming shows! In this episode we discuss growing up outside Boston, driving while tired, biological clocks, coming from a loving family, studying sociology, and so much more! You don't want to miss our discussion about being in relationships vs being single. Give it a listen! Follow Luisa: @luisalange Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 Katherine Rawlinson! Katherine is a Toronto based comedian and actress. She performs in clubs all over North America and produces a great show called Pandemic Baby. She also cohosts the Uncommon Takes Podcast! Make sure to check it all out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Canada, doing extracurriculars to get into college, going to Harvard, being a mother while pursuing comedy, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion about learning to learn vs learning for the grade. Give it a listen! Follow Katherine: @katherinerawlinson Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 Katie Morrissey! Katie is a comedian, writer, and actress. She performs in clubs all over the United States and has written for shows on Netflix. Make sure to check out her website for some very fun videos! In this episode we discuss growing growing up in Ohio, barn weddings, living in an Amish Village, going to the Vatican, climbing water towers, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion about living permanently in the early 2000s. Give it a listen! Follow Katie: @ponybolognacity Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 Leland Long! Leland is a standup comedian, who has performed all over the country including the Kansas City Comedy Festival, the Tucson Comedy Arts Festival, the Memphis Comedy Festival, and the North Carolina Comedy Festival. He hosts a great podcast called The Idiots Catalog. Check it out! In this episode we discuss growing growing up in Tucson, Arizona, being in The Boy Scouts, video games, starting comedy in college, going to a hypnotist convention, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion about the Scream Movies. Give it a listen! Follow Leland: @lelandcomedy1 Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 Joan Glackin! Joan is a comedian, actor, and podcaster. She has acted in feature and short films, & TV and web series, as well as writes, produces, and performs both live and digital sketch comedy. Joan hosts the podcast True Crime Review Time, which takes a critical (and comedic) look at all the hottest (and most horrible) true crime documentaries. Check it out! In this episode we discuss growing up on Long Island, dogs, Britney Spears, getting a buzzcut, getting called mean names, Nickelodeon, and so much more! You don't want to miss our discussion about hot people on the Internet. Give it a listen! Follow Joan: @joanglackin Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 continue the fun with fellow podcaster Aricia Skidmore-Williams! Aricia is the cohost of Even The Rich, Rich and Daily, & In God We Lust! Aricia performs improv on multiple teams, including one of the house teams at the Upright Citizens Brigade. If you haven't checked out one or all of her podcasts, listen to her here first, and then go check them out! In this episode we discuss growing growing up in Chicago and Maryland, working in healthcare, moving to make a change, being an Oompa-Loompa in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, bible camp, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion about showing up to gym class at a new school in a sundress. Give it a listen! Follow Aricia: @ariciaskiddubs Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 so excited to celebrate our 100th episode with fellow podcaster Brooke Siffrinn! Brooke is the cohost of Even The Rich, Rich and Daily, & In God We Lust! She is a comedian, improviser, and alumna of the iO West Improv School. If you haven't checked out one or all of her podcasts, listen to her here first, and then go check them out! In this episode we discuss growing up in a small city in Pennsylvania, being an only child, starting a band, sleepovers, cheerleading, taking the pandemic seriously, and so much more. You don't want to miss our hilarious attempts at rapping. Give it a listen! Follow Brooke: @brookesiffrinn Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 Drew Lausch. Drew is a Brooklyn-Based comedian, writer, producer, and actor! Check it out! He recently filmed an episode of MTV's "Singled Out" and made his headlining debut at La Zoom Room in Asheville, NC. Drew performs regularly at New York venues such as Chelsea Music Hall, Public Hotel, The Bell House, Union Hall, West Side Comedy Club! Check out his Web Series, Sugar Baby Webseries and his upcoming Haus Party: Live in Concert! In this episode we discuss growing up in Fargo, North Dakota, being involved in musical theater, loving Sailor Moon, early 2000's MTV, being gay, and so much more! You don't want to miss our discussion about CW's Riverdale. Give it a listen! Follow Drew: @realdrewlausch; TikTok: @drewlausch Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 Daniel Perafan. Daniel is a Colombian American NYC-based comedian that uses high-energy sardonic humor to entertain crowds. Through his ironic, self-deprecating humor, he demonstrates the best way to deal with a problem is by laughing at it. He is also the producer of Last Call Comedy, hosting three great shows weekly in Brooklyn! Check it out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Queens, New York, being 1st generation American, growing up in poverty, immigration, being in boy scouts, and so much more! You don't want to miss our discussion about the connection between generations of poverty and current psychological issues. Follow Daniel: @daniel_j_perafan Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 Cindy Okereke. Cindy is manager, editorial and publishing for Netflix's Strong Black Lead. She is the founder of Essence of Cin and acts as the lead consultant, producer, and brand strategist. Cindy is a producer for the Therapy for Black Girls podcast, recently awarded a 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast award for Best Wellness & Fitness Podcast. She sits on the advisory board of EarBuds Podcast Collective and is a Podcast Taxonomy partner. In this episode we discuss moving from St. Paul, Minnesota to suburban New Jersey, parents immigrating from Nigeria, being in girl scouts, parent expectations, being friends with diverse groups, and so much more! You don't want to miss our discussion about being an ambivert! Spoiler Alert: Cindy is Carly's best friend from high school! Follow Cindy: @essenceofcin Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 Sarah Suzuki-Harvard. Sarah is a New York based standup comedian and writer. She was selected for New York Comedy Festival's "Best New Comic” showcase, as well as HBO's Women in Comedy Festival, and was a quarterfinalist for Stand Up NBC. Sarah has been featured on Hulu, NBC, and Vice, and also produces a weekly comedy show called SHUT UP & LAUGH. Check it out! In this episode we discuss growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, wearing shorts in the winter, being raised in a conservative Asian and Muslim family, being a swimmer and wrestler, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion about Sarah's bento box lunches! Give it a listen! Follow Sarah: @sarahamyharvard on instagram, @amyharvard_ on twitter Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 Jeffrey Emerson. Jeffrey is an actor, comedian, and speechwriter living in New York City. Jeffrey recurs as Warden Kilpatrick on Season 2 of Happy! on Netflix and can also be found in season 2 of Only Murders In the Building on Hulu. He founded the standup comedy show LAf DAnce SAloon (NY Times Comedy Shows to Catch 2019, and a regular on Time Out NY’s Best Comedy Nights) and has performed in clubs all around NYC. Check it out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Colorado and Southern Virginia, auditioning for college plays as a middle schooler, being taken in by the skateboarding kids, playing bloody knuckles, drinking and hosting parties to become popular, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion about why diners are the best! Give it a listen! Follow Jeffrey: @jansel_jadams Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow 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 Mae Planert. Mae is a New York City based stand-up comedian. She is a regular in the NYC club and bar show scene and has been featured on Comedy Central digital. Mae produces comedy shows around New York City and can be heard on two podcasts of her own, Risque Business News and We Were Had! In this episode we discuss growing up in Sandwich, Massachusetts, being a ping pong champion, being a hockey superstar and playing on the the boys' team, not being a good student, going to private school, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion about Mae getting her own locker room for hockey season! Give it a listen! Follow Mae: @mae_planert Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Email us! [email protected] 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 Vannessa Jackson. Vannessa is a New York City based stand-up comedian, host, and writer. She currently works as a writer for Saturday Night Live, and previously worked on A Little Late With Lilly Singh. She was also the Writing Apprentice for Season 4 of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Check her out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Southern California, sitcoms, running track and trying out fashion club in high school, going to college in Colorado, writing Horoscopes and embarrassing stories for Tiger Beat Magazine, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion about Hanson, The Jonas Brothers, and Macaulay Culkin! Give it a listen! Vannessa's Website: www.veryvannessa.com Follow Vannessa: @nnessleigh Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Email us! [email protected] 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 wanted to take some time and let you get to know more about the hosts of the podcast, Emily Walsh and Carly Montag! Emily and Carly are New York City based comedians. Emily headlined a sold out show at Stand Up NY as part of their Headliner Series, won 1st place in the Comedy Mob Festival at Stand Up NY in 2018 and has been named Comic of the Week on Jackie Kashian and Laurie Kilmartin’s podcast the Jackie and Laurie Show. Carly was featured on the Staten Island Comedy show on SICTV, as well as on an LGBT comedy pilot filmed at Broadway Comedy Club. Check them out! In this episode we discuss our dogs, Buckley and Penny, following the rules, being tomboys, parental expectations, and so much more. You don't want to miss out on our discussion about if we would buy our future children expensive fad items! Give it a listen! Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Follow Buckley: @daintyboybuckley Follow Penny: @_penny_from_the_block_nyc Email us! [email protected] 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 Piers Moreton. Piers is a British, New York City based Comedian. He has performed regularly at comedy clubs all over the United States and was a finalist in the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas. He’s also producer of Heavy Pet and Nervous Laughter comedy shows, and cohost of UncommonTakes Podcast. Check it all out! In this episode we discuss going to boarding school in England, playing sports, going to culinary school in France, being a production assistant, and so much more. You don't want to miss out on our discussion about Piers loving the New York City comedy scene from a young age! Give it a listen! Follow Piers: @piersmoreton Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] 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 so unbelievably excited to be joined by Alaina Urquhart-White and Ash Kelley! Alaina and Ash are hosts of Morbid: A True Crime Podcast, the #1 comedy podcast in the United States. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you’re truly missing out! They also host Scream! - Horror Movie Podcast and Parcast original Crime Countdown. They’re killing the podcast game (pun intended). In this episode we discuss growing up in Massachusetts, transitioning to living in a new town, being bullied, Tumblr, community college, learning about death, and so much more. You don't want to miss out on hearing what our AOL screen names were growing up! You’ll also hear how the Morbid Podcast got started! Give it a listen! Follow Ash: @ashkell83 Follow Alaina: @alainatothemax Follow Morbid: @morbidpodcast Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] 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 Sally Ann Hall! Sally Ann is a Brooklyn-based comedian, writer, actress, and singer, who was a Breakout Artist at Caroline’s on Broadway. Sally Ann is the co-host of Left Breast Comedy Hour! – a musical comedy variety show that has been recommended by The New York Times and TimeOut NY. Her lockdown solo show Half-Baked Alaskan can be seen online now at the Brighton Fringe Fest. Check her out! In this episode we discuss being born in Alaska, coming to New York by way of Idaho, mean girls, bullies, dropping out of high school, studying abroad, and so much more. You don't want to miss out on hearing about Sally Ann's one of a kind sleepover experience! Give it a listen! Follow Sally Ann: @mesallyann Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Ali Mehedi! Ali is a New York City based standup comedian who has performed at comedy clubs all over North America and even got to perform in Bangkok, Thailand. He was featured at the New York City 2018 FunnYmmigrants Comedy, was one of the NYC semi-finalists in the 2018 StandUp NBC Competition and won the 2019 Boston Satellite for the World Series of Comedy! In this episode we discuss growing up in Bangladesh, climbing fruit trees, having strict academic parents, playing cricket, moving to Canada and then to the United States, making friends through sports, and so much more! We really delve into learning about Bangladesh in this episode! Give it a listen! Ali also have some great shows coming up! Check him out! Follow Ali: @ali.mehedi Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Cher Landman! Cher is a stand up comedian who's work has been featured on Comedians on the Loose, Too Old to Date Podcast, and her own Facebook Live event, Live from My Bed. Don't miss her headline Caroline's on Broadway on November 16! In this episode we discuss growing up around Houston, Texas, living in a big football town, starting a school fashion club, going to art school, and so much more! You don't want to miss out on our discussion about how Cher got into comedy! Give it a listen! Follow Cher: @cherthecomedian Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 is a very special episode featuring none other than our hosts Emily and Carly's partners Danny and Cait. You've heard about them in passing and now it's time we let them speak for themselves! In this episode we discuss Cait growing up in Buffalo, NY and Danny moving between Pennsylvania and Georgia, being a jack of all trades, being a dancer, being an only child, having a significantly older sibling, having a a windowless bedroom, killing it at Tony Hawk Pro Skater, and so much more. You don't want to miss out on our discussions about the wigs involved in Irish Dance and being in the Boy Scouts! Give it a listen! Follow: @dmoss315 @caitmonan @daintyboybuckley @_penny_from_the_block_nyc Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Sydni Beaudoin! Sydni is a New York City based actor, dancer, and singer. Move over Jennifer Garner, Sydni was the real star of 13 going on 30 . She was also in the hit musical Mamma Mia! on Broadway! These days, look out for Sydni on your TV screen, in shows and commercials. In this episode we discuss growing up in Orange County, California, twerking, rehearsals, being biracial, starting acting at 5 years old, being in tampon commercials, and so much more. You don't want to miss out on our discussion about the formula of musicals! Give it a listen! Follow Sydni: @sydnibeaudoin Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Melody Kamali! Melody is a writer and stand up comedian based in New York City. Melody produces and co-hosts the popular Dyking Out podcast which has been featured in a ‘best of’ list by Logo and featured by A.V. Club, Vulture, Apple Podcasts, Broadway World and more. In this episode we discuss growing up in Central Connecticut, being Middle Eastern, moving to Chicago, speaking Farsi in the house, coming out, getting high at prom, and more. You don't want to miss out on our discussion about how comedy is high school! Give it a listen! Make sure to check out all her events and listen to the Dyking Out Podcast! Follow Melody: @melodykamali Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Ed Popski. Ed is a writer, producer, and stand-up comedian who has been nominated for a daytime Emmy twice. Ed is one of the founders of The Asian Comedy Fest! Check it out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Philadelphia, having dogs, playing video games, having creative careers, the melting pot that is New York City, and being a Korean American adoptee! You don't want to miss our discussion on being in AV Club! Give it a listen! Ed: @epopski Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Freddy G. Freddy is a standup up comedian from New York City. He has performed on Sirius XM and NPR. You also may have seen him on TikTok, where his content has over 2 million likes. Check him out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Queens, New York, recovering from Covid, going to Jewish day school, being in the nerdy group, not knowing what you want to be when you grow up, starting a TV show in college, and so much more! You don't want to miss our discussion on first impressions! Give it a listen! Freddy: @orangefreddyg Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Eric Williams. Eric is a comedian, actor, and podcast host. Make sure to check out his podcast, That's A Gay Ass Podcast! He can also be found making hilarious content on TikTok, garnering thousands of views per video! In this episode we discuss moving from growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, moving to New York City, bucket lists, Jewish a cappella, learning about NYC from Sex and The City, being gay, and so much more! This episode is definitely an ode to New York City, as Eric reminisces in preparation for his move to LA! Give it a listen! Eric: @ericwillz Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Adam Mamawala. Adam is a stand-up comedian and actor based out of New York City. Adam has appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, BET, SiriusXM, and SeeSo and has headlined over 200 colleges across more than 35 states. His debut album One of the Good Ones, released through Comedy Dynamics, debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts. In this episode we discuss moving from Chicago to New Jersey, but still having a midwest vibe, being involved in a lot of activities growing up, a cappella, starting standup comedy in college, being biracial, and so much more. Tell us what you think about Adam's college a cappella's group name! Give it a listen! Adam's Website: www.adammamawala.com Adam: @adammamawala Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Laura High. Laura is a New York actor and comedian. Laura performs stand-up comedy at venues like Broadway Comedy Club, Bananas, and headlined Carolines on Broadway. She has been featured on the New York Comedy Festival and won the 'Broadly Funny' Division at the 360 Stand Up Festival. Laura is a rising content creator. Laura has gone viral several times on TikTok and her following has grown exponentially in a short amount of time. Check her out and leave her a compliment! In this episode we discuss growing up in Westchester, New York, being an over sharer, being passionate about musical theater, being a TikTok star, sperm donors and clinics, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion on why straight boys run the theater world. Give it a listen! Laura's Website: www.laurahighfive.com Laura: @laurahigh5 Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Liz Glazer. Liz is a standup comedian, actor, and writer. She won first place in the Boston Comedy Festival and Ladies of Laughter Competition, and has been featured in a full article in the Wall Street Journal! Check her out! In this episode we discuss growing up in New Jersey, going to Jewish Day School, climbing the professional ladder, being a suburban kid in a New York City school, flirting, dating, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion about "winning the category of just me." Give it a listen! Check Out Liz: www.dearlizglazer.com Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Ann Van Epps. Ann is a comedian, actress, and photographer based in New York City. She is the host and producer of various mics and shows around NYC. You can also book her for to take your pictures! Check it out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, being a part of a family full of artists, self confidence, making friends, diets, comedy, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion about getting invited to social events! Give it a listen! Follow Ann: @annieinthecity2020 Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Maggie Lalley. Maggie is a stand up comic, improviser, and musical comedian living in New York City. She is a regular contributor to McSweeney's, The Belladonna Comedy, Little Old Lady Comedy, Slackjaw, Picklefork, Lady Pieces, and The Junction. Her one woman show Sex Witch The Musical recently had a run at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is now touring the US! She is also the cohost of the podcast Pod Full of Mems. Check it out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Harlem, New York City, going to Catholic school, getting involved in musical theater, and transitioning to improv and stand up comedy. You don't want to miss our discussion about how growing up, Maggie didn't realize that she was living in THE NYC! Give it a listen! Follow Maggie: @magslals Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Jill Weiner. Jill is a comedian and writer. She co-produces and co-hosts a weekly, standing-room-only comedy show in Williamsburg, Laf Dance Saloon, and is the first female champion of the New York City based roast battle, Comedy Fight Club. She also produces and co-hosts the hilarious and informative podcast, WikiFreakz. Check it out! In this episode we discuss growing up in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, sins, not joining clubs, becoming friends with Jazz musicians, becoming a comedian, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion about Jill cold calling new boys in her school! Give it a listen! Follow Jill: @Jill_lives Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Meghan O'Malley. Meghan is a NYC based comedian and actress. She is the producer of Barely Making It, a stand-up show every Wednesday 8pm EST on IG and every Sunday 5:30pm EST on @thetinycupboard roof. In this episode we discuss growing up on Long Island, NY, the effects of coffee, how to survive a zombie apocalypse, doing a college internship at Disney World, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion about what sport we think we could play to make it to the olympics! Give it a listen! Follow Meghan: @megsomalls Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Abby Washuta. Abby is a stand-up comic, writer and producer based in New York City. Make sure to check out her live standup show, "No, But What's Your Real Job," at various locations around the New York City area. In this episode we discuss growing up in suburban New Jersey, going to a small diverse school, being the school mascot, not drinking in college, living all over the world, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion about having a mascot nemesis! Give it a listen! Follow Abby: @abbydubsinsta Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Oscar Aydin. Oscar is a NYC based comedian originally from Illinois. He's performed at Carolines on Broadway, The Stand, Broadway Comedy Club and in December 2020 was voted winner of the New York Underground Comedy Festival. In this episode we discuss growing up in the midwest, being a latchkey kid, having a long lost brother, being adopted, being flamboyant, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion about Anna Kendrick! Give it a listen! Follow Oscar: @itsoscaraydin Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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 Sarah Hartshorne. Sarah is a writer, comedian, and content creator best known as the plus-size contestant on Cycle 9 of America’s Next Top Model. Since “retiring” from modeling she’s performed standup all over New York and the country, as well as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Sarah is also reaching a wide and diverse audience talking about her experiences on ANTM and trying to love herself - Check it out! In this episode we discuss growing up in rural Massachusetts, working on farms, being a shy kid, and the America's Next Top Model journey. You don't want to miss our discussion on the importance of washing fruits and vegetables! Give it a listen! Check out her website: https://www.sarahbhartshorne.com/ Follow Sarah: @sarahbhartshorne Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! [email protected] **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.