Money You Should Ask

Brian is a comedian, actor and an executive producer. You can see him on HBO's Crashing. He is the co-creator of Comedy Central's, Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle. You can also catch him performing live at The Comedy Store. Brian talks about his financial journey, moving to a new city with $1000 in his pocket, pushing through all the obstacles and pursuing his lifelong passion for comedy. Brian shares how his life, career, and bank balance has now changed for the better but is always doing his due diligence to ensure his bank account balance still has at least three zeros in it but would prefer four. @racebanning @fox.compton @roastbattle

Cynthia is an award-winning stand up comedian, actress, director, teacher, and writer. She has performed at some of the best comedy clubs and festivals, both internationally and across the USA. Additionally, Cynthia has performed for the troops in various countries. She is currently working on a new TV pilot. You can catch her live on the main stage at The Comedy Store. Cynthia talks about one of her childhood blocks of not deserving money in her life. She shares the struggles of how her lack of confidence shaped the direction and the decisions she has made. After an incredible life-changing event, she was able to transform her self-worth, and see herself in a whole new light. @sheseemsnice, @cynthialevin7, @cynthialevin1

Sandy Danto (AKA Belsuhi) is a Stand up comedian, actor, writer, director and producer. You may have seen him on Mad TV, Comedy Central's Mash-up, co-hosting the web-series Fat Guy Nation and his latest film, "Funny Fat Guy." He has a podcast series called "Motherf@#$ers, A Parenting Podcast." You can catch Sandy performing live at The Laugh Factory, The Improv, The Comedy Store and Hyena's Comedy Nightclub in Dallas (Dec 6-9) as he tours with Pauly Shore. Sandy talks about his dream of moving to LA and working in comedy, adjusting to parenthood, balancing a new born baby, budgeting, career and relationship. Sandy shares his experiences with money and the fine line of being conservative with money and saying, f@#k it and diving into the deep end and doing it anyway. @sandydanto

Ryan Mirvis (AKA Mirv) is a television, film and commercial actor and comedian. Some of his television credits include, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Weeds, and Disjointed. Ryan has been performing live for over ten years in various comedy clubs and venues including The Icehouse Comedy Club and The Comedy Store. Ryan opens his wallet and reveals what is inside. He talks about how he learned some great money habits from his wise dad. He speaks about his epic highs and his crushing lows of moving to a new city and saving for a rainy day in a town that never rains. @ryanmirvis

Lucas Hirl is a comedian, editor, video game voice-over director and producer and he is a professional Yelp reviewer. You can catch Lucas performing at The Comedy Store. Lucas talks about his energetic childhood, growing up in the Midwest and how his first job as a paperboy at 8 years old, set him up to learn how to save. After experiencing some hard times, Lucas opens up and shares his financial challenges and how he overcame them, and how finding one's self is the most rewarding part of a journey as a comedian and as an artist. @lucashirl

Lenore Kantor is a growth consultant and leadership coach. She is the president of her company Launch Warrior. Lenore assists and coaches individuals in growing their business through leadership. Lenore shares her journey of coming out of business school focused and driven and working in the corporate world launching products and services for large companies and how she began to struggle with the corporate world, and its reputation of making money at the expense of other people began to weigh on her. She talks about how she realigned with the values that put her back on track to help herself and authentically assist people and businesses. Tune in to hear Lenore and Bob give a brief overview of their upcoming weekend workshop "Radical Abundance." @lenorekantor, @launchwarrior

Alex M. Stein is a writer, producer, director, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, and storyteller. Alex has been called a "masterful storyteller who peppers his tales with humor, soul, and top-notch wit." Alex also works and consults with production companies and movie studios as a story consultant and script doctor. His latest book, "No, Mr. Bond, I Expect Your Dreams to Die" is his first collection of essays, stories and tone poems. A must read! In this podcast, Alex and his sidekick, Amy Engelhardt, talk about how thinking outside of the box, being ridiculous goofballs, and trusting that everything will be okay, are some of the attributes they share in the success of their relationship. They also discuss how they budget their finances, negotiate major purchases, regardless of who is the bread-winner at any given time. @alexmstein

Amy Engelhardt is an award-winning musical mastermind. Amy, a multi award-winning composer, vocalist, lyricist, master class educator and all-round creative consultant, has appeared in many theatrical productions ranging from a European tour of "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Little Shop Of Horrors," to "Shakespeare and Simon." Amy was the sole female voice/writer/arranger for eclectic, Grammy®-nominated vocal band without instruments,"The Bobs" and she is an honorary member of the Vienna Boys Choir. Her award-winning vocals can be heard in her solo album, "Not Gonna Be Pretty" and block buster movies like "Jurassic World," "Real Steel," "Planet of the Apes," Jim Henson's "Animal Jam," and Barbra Streisand's "Timeless." Amy's list of credits doesn't stop there, Amy was also nominated for Best New Musical for her Off-Broadway debut with "Bastard Jones." And she is funny.

Mary E. Kennedy is a woman of many talents. As a comedian, actor, producer, director, teacher and the toughest job of them all, being a parent, Mary is living proof that there is an art to balancing your personal, creative and professional life. Some of Mary's credits include the award-winning television series "Shameless," a sketch artist on the talk show "Conan," with Conan O'Brien and kicking butt in "AfterGLOW the 80's Musical Experience" live show. You can also catch Mary performing at various comedy venues locally and nationally. In this episode Mary shares what it's like to go from "me" to "we" and moving past her brutal conversation blocks around money with her husband and family. She talks about the juggling act of balancing and fulfilling her creative desires while remaining true to herself as an artist and as a parent. @mkennedycomedy

Shawn Pelofsky is a comedian, writer, actress, and producer with a heart of gold. She is a regular performer at The Comedy Store in Hollywood, and Shawn has also entertained members of the United States Armed Forces all over the world. You can catch her in her hilarious stand-up comedy special, "Stretch It Out." A must see! Tune in and listen to Shawn talk about what it is like to be the black sheep in her family of fiscally responsible siblings. How having a big heart and giving back to her community has landed her in debt and how her history with money inspired Bob to write his book "The Money Nerve: Navigating The Emotions Of Money."

Judy Carter is a Master of reinvention. She is an internationally acclaimed speaker, award-winning author, writer, producer, stand up comedian, teacher, magician & President of the tropical fish club. Her books "Stand-Up Comedy: The Book," the Lambda literary award-winning "The Homo Handbook," "The Comedy Bible: From Stand-up to Sitcom-The Comedy Writer's Ultimate How-To Guide" & "The Message Of You" can be found at most online book retailers. Judy openly shares her struggles growing up as a child with a speech impediment, shyness and her ultimate fulfillment of discovering magic and comedy. Judy talks about how you can make a living doing what you love. "When you love what you do, the passion money will come." Judy also has a special gift for all Money You Should Ask listeners. Listen now to find out.

Zhivago Blea is a comedic genius in the world of Latino stand up comedians. He has headlined alongside Gabriel Iglesias, aka "Fluffy" and appeared on "Stand Up Revolution." You can also catch Zhivago hosting and performing around town and on the road. Zhivago opens up about his ghetto fabulous past and what it's like to be a long-haired, Russian-looking, Mexican-sounding, Harley-riding, Hoodie knitting comedian in the Latin American (Taco) comedy circuit. He also shares the plus side of looking down when walking around and finding money everywhere. @ZhivagoBlea

Francisco Ramos is a man of many talents. A stand-up comedian, he regularly appears at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. As an actor, Ramos has been featured on the television shows "Shameless" and "Lady Dynamite" – was a top 10 finalist in "Last Comic Standing," and is one of the voices in the animated film "Rio". Francisco's other talents include writing, producing and directing. Listen in as Francisco discusses stereotypes associated when relocating to a new country, following his passion for being in the entertainment business over a more secure "traditional career" and the delight of losing your wallet (but not your phone) in today's digital world. @FranciscoRamos

Josh Nasar is a comedian, actor, host and motivational speaker. You can catch him on FX's hit show "Sons of Anarchy", hosting Discovery Networks "What's My Car Worth", and when Josh is not working in front of the camera, he can be seen touring the country as a comedian, motivational speaker and relationship expert. Listen in as Josh talks about his early days as a door-to-door salesman selling meat and what it was like to be a millionaire as a kid, with Monopoly money. @joshnasar

Scott Krinsky is an actor, stand-up comedian, writer and producer. He is best known for his role as Jeff Barnes in the action-comedy series "Chuck," the award-winning film, "Tangerine" and the upcoming indie film, "Myra." Just to name a few. Scott tells us about his start in journalism and culinary school and then uprooting his life to Los Angeles to fulfil his crazy dream as an actor and comedian. @scott_krinsky

Imire Rhino & Wildlife Sanctuary coordinators Vera Castro & Sam Turley take time out of their busy schedules to talk to Bob about their dreams and goals, the sanctuary and the future of wildlife in Zimbabwe. They discuss their difficulties in creating awareness of the wildlife crisis which threatens rhinos in Africa. Tune in and follow Bob's once in a lifetime experience, working hands-on with incredible wildlife, and side by side with conservation experts and local communities. Listen now and play a role in protecting threatened wildlife and develop a deeper intercultural understanding by working within a vibrant community, as Bob did. @Imire_Zimbabwe

Tanya Cha Cha (AKA Tanya Cha Cha Sandoval-Mcmahon) is a comedian, impersonator, actor, writer and not forgetting, a kick-ass stunt woman. You may have seen her on Casa Di Mi Padre, Jerry Maguire and on many stages in the USA and abroad touring her comedic shows. Tanya may be @ABadMexican but she is a good Mexican when it comes to food and family. Tanya opens up about her challenges and obstacles as a Latina in the film and entertainment business, investing in property and she learns that chicken claws can make great toothpicks.

Stevie D. (AKA. Steven Dupin) is a comedian, producer and acclaimed author of "The Trans Am Diaries: A Hillbilly's Road Trip from Stand Up Comedy to Cancer…and Back Again." Tune in and listen to him talk about his dysfunctional childhood, his early days hustling, couch surfing and deejaying in spandex in the Redneck Riviera and hear him reveal his secret to loving life.

Davey Wester, a Comedy Store favorite, talks about his life as a factory worker, newsstand manager, and the transition into stand-up comedy. He shares how he learned to accept the little stuff in life and the joys of honky tonk bars. Give it up for Davey!

Matt Knudsen is one of the nicest guys in the entertainment industry. Matt has appeared in dozens of Emmy and Golden Globe-winning television shows like Key & Peele, Workaholics, The Big Bang Theory, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The League, NCIS, Big Love, Boston Legal and Malcolm in the Middle just to name a few. His critically acclaimed albums The Comedy Stylings of Matt Knudsen, American, and Yes And are top downloads on iTunes and heard regularly on SiriusXM and Pandora radio. Tune in to hear him talk about his conservative yet supportive upbringing, having an attitude of gratitude and how to make hay while the sun shines whilst waiting for a yes from the industry.

Jay Mandayam is a man of may talents. He is a comedian, a writer and can also be found on the hit HBO series Silicon Valley. Tune in, listen, learn and laugh as Jay talks about the acceptance of a creative vs stable life, Indians and Improv, and the perception that if you are on TV, you must be making money.

Argus Hamilton comes from a long line of Comedy Store royalty. Tune in to hear him talk about his early days at the world famous Comedy Store, life choices as an artist and how being around supportive people will help to avoid being broke, busted and disgusted.

Jeff Scott, a master of mime, comedy, costumes and color. Tune in and listen to Jeff talk about his financially rewarding days imitating PeeWee Herman, effective budgeting habits he learned from his family and how buying a martini with the emergency twenty dollar bill in his wallet is sometimes necessary.

Haneefah Wood is a super talented, Broadway & television actress. In this episode, Haneefah talks about the financial highs and lows of her journey in life, career, the entertainment biz and the joys of having both toilet tissue and paper towels. @haneefahwood

Anthony Campanella is a charismatic Australian born actor. You can catch him on Australia's award-winning television series "A Place To Call Home." More than just an accent, Anthony talks about his money challenges of starting over in a new country, cultural differences, and how throwing a tantrum as a child will get you a toy tractor. @ant_campa @anthonycampanellaa

Vicki Barbolak. Bob Wheeler, author of The Money Nerve & Funny Money Talks is back with a brand new podcast, "Money You Should Ask." Bob's first guest is the one and only vivacious Vicki Barbolak. At the time of writing this, Vicki made it through as a finalist on America's Got Talent. Vicki and Bob catch up on the good ole times at The World Famous Comedy Store. Vicki opens up about the highs and lows of life, love, comedy, passion versus preservation, and the gift of trusting and being true to yourself. Get ready to laugh yourself silly with the "Trace Your Body" Queen, Vicki Barbolak.