Best Funnywomen Podcasts (2024)

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S2E18: REPLAY: Why Letting Your Set BREATHE (by doing THIS) is So Important 19:18

1+ y ago19:18

19:18

Have you ever been out to dinner with a group of friends and after a bunch of chit chat the table falls to a dead silence… And as that awkward feeling starts creeping up your shoulders someone starts babbling again and relief washes over you? What is it about silence that gets to people? I think that we are so used to being bombarded by sound, that…

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S2E17: REPLAY: The Best Nuggets From Season 1 17:46

2y ago17:46

17:46

By Linda Schwartz

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S2E16: REPLAY: Going PRO - What It Means To Be A Professional Comedian 18:21

2y ago18:21

18:21

-If you are going to do this, just decide to be a professional. Learn some skills; give it some time. It's not going to be easy; set proper expectations, go out there and give it your best and just keep doing it.- 'Go Pro' by Eric Worre. For some people, being professional is synonymous with having years of experience on stage. For others, it could…

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S2E15: REPLAY: Pt2 Going From A Tight 5 to Tight 7 - Deconstructing My 7 Min Set 39:30

2y ago39:30

39:30

Standup comedy is a personal development course in action, according to our host, Linda Schwartz. Her comedy is a work in progress, as is she, but she’s sharing her (cringeworthy) experiences to help you improve, too. On the last episode of She Shed Comedy, we dissected Linda’s tight five from her 2022 Pretty Funny Women show. Today, we’re taking a…

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S2E14: REPLAY: Going From A Tight 5 To A Tight 7 - Deconstructing My 5 Min Set 31:23

2y ago31:23

31:23

Every comic starts out with a five-minute set or what the industry refers to as a ‘tight five’. This tight five will evolve over time and eventually expand into a seven-minute set, then a 15-minute set, then a 45-minute set, and so on. Since Linda started performing, her set has evolved constantly, with minor tweaks from show to show. Today, we dec…

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S2E13: REPLAY: Bombing Pt 1: Why You Must Embrace This To Get Better 27:27

2y ago27:27

27:27

A comic’s biggest fear is going on stage and hearing crickets, or worse, heckles. Bombing on stage is quite traumatic, it can stay with you for years to come and even be the reason you leave comedy all together. However, chances are, most comics WILL bomb, it’s just the name of the game. So how can we look at bombing differently and reframe our per…

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S2E12: REPLAY: How To Mine Your Life For Comedic Gold 22:45

2y ago22:45

22:45

We’ve heard this from women time and time again, “I don’t want to become my mother”. This begs the question, why are mother-daughter relationships so complicated? This is a tricky question, especially if you’ve grown up with a mother who was abusive, narcissistic, and neglectful. As a comic, you would think, wow, these traumatic events could be com…

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S2E11: REPLAY: Funny Mom? Start Here… This Episode is For YOU. 23:31

2y ago23:31

23:31

“You can’t pour from an empty cup”, is a quote our host Linda Schwartz now lives by. Linda lived this reality when realizing she had abandoned herself and her creative pursuits after diving headfirst into motherhood. However, being a mother and a wife doesn’t mean you stop being you. This is a fact Linda wants to drive home to you listeners by hear…

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S2E10: News News News: NEW YORK & Holiday Hiatus 11:00

2y ago11:00

11:00

As Fall rolls through, it's time for us to slow down and get settled into a space of reflection. As Linda heads to NY next week for the NY Comedy Festival, we are winding down the year with a Holiday Hiatus and will not be producing new episodes until the new year. If you're in NY and want to attend a show Linda's performing in, please buy tickets …

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S2E9: Pausing: Why Letting Your Set Breathe(by doing THIS) Is So Important 19:18

2y ago19:18

19:18

Have you ever been out to dinner with a group of friends and after a bunch of chit chat the table falls to a dead silence… And as that awkward feeling starts creeping up your shoulders someone starts babbling again and relief washes over you? What is it about silence that gets to people? I think that we are so used to being bombarded by sound, that…

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S2E8: The Best Nuggets From Season 1 17:46

2y ago17:46

17:46

By Linda Schwartz

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S2E7: Going PRO What It Means To Be A Professional Comedian 18:21

2y ago18:21

18:21

-If you are going to do this, just decide to be a professional. Learn some skills; give it some time. It's not going to be easy; set proper expectations, go out there and give it your best and just keep doing it.- 'Go Pro' by Eric Worre. For some people, being professional is synonymous with having years of experience on stage. For others, it could…

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S2E6: Expanding Your Set, Going From A Tight 5 to 7 Deconstruction Pt2 39:30

2y ago39:30

39:30

Standup comedy is a personal development course in action, according to our host, Linda Schwartz. Her comedy is a work in progress, as is she, but she’s sharing her (cringeworthy) experiences to help you improve, too. On the last episode of She Shed Comedy, we dissected Linda’s tight five from her 2022 Pretty Funny Women show. Today, we’re taking a…

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S2E5: Going From a Tight 5 To A Tight 7 - Deconstructing my Tight 5 Pt 1 31:23

2y ago31:23

31:23

Every comic starts out with a five-minute set or what the industry refers to as a ‘tight five’. This tight five will evolve over time and eventually expand into a seven-minute set, then a 15-minute set, then a 45-minute set, and so on. Since Linda started performing, her set has evolved constantly, with minor tweaks from show to show. Today, we dec…

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S2E4: Bombing Pt2: An Audience Member's Perspective 31:21

2y ago31:21

31:21

You don’t have to be a comic to be part of the comedy circuit. Having an intense passion for the art and creating a buzz around open mics to get people excited to see shows is a great way to be part of the scene without having to get on stage. This is what our guest on today’s episode has done. As a standup super fan, she is skilled in discovering …

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S2E3: Bombing Pt 1: Why You Must Embrace This To Get Better 27:27

2y ago27:27

27:27

A comic’s biggest fear is going on stage and hearing crickets, or worse, heckles. Bombing on stage is quite traumatic, it can stay with you for years to come and even be the reason you leave comedy all together. However, chances are, most comics WILL bomb, it’s just the name of the game. So how can we look at bombing differently and reframe our per…

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S2E2: How To Mine Your Life For Comedic Gold 22:45

2y ago22:45

22:45

We’ve heard this from women time and time again, “I don’t want to become my mother”. This begs the question, why are mother-daughter relationships so complicated? This is a tricky question, especially if you’ve grown up with a mother who was abusive, narcissistic, and neglectful. As a comic, you would think, wow, these traumatic events could be com…

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S2E1: Funny Mom? Start Here! This Episode is FOR YOU! 23:31

2y ago23:31

23:31

“You can’t pour from an empty cup”, is a quote our host Linda Schwartz now lives by. Linda lived this reality when realizing she had abandoned herself and her creative pursuits after diving headfirst into motherhood. However, being a mother and a wife doesn’t mean you stop being you. This is a fact Linda wants to drive home to you listeners by hear…

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E30: Your Uniqueness Is Your Biggest Creative Asset - Anastasia Washington 34:45

2y ago34:45

34:45

There’s a lot you can’t control in the comedy world as a comic, but the aspects you can control, should be prioritized. These are fixed opportunities for success that can help propel your career forward, even if it doesn’t seem like it at first. Like showing up on time, or even early, and dressing appropriately, not like you just rolled out of bed …

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Becca Greenberg 54:59

2y ago54:59

54:59

Becca Greenberg is a comedian and actor hailing from Philadelphia and working in Los Angeles. She hosts the monthly stand-up show Toxic at the Pack Theater, and her work has been featured on WhoHaHa. She can be seen performing all around LA. Becca sits down with Nicky and Coop to talk about growing up in Philly, starting a monthly stand-up show for…

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E29: Not Heavily Connected In The Industry? You Must Do THIS - Summer Moore 24:17

2y ago24:17

24:17

The pandemic hit everyone hard, where everyone was expected to innovate and pivot in a whole new direction in a moment’s notice. This isn’t easy in any industry, let alone in show business where you have to be creative, and as we all know, creativity can’t always be summoned. However, after a chance conversation with a colleague, actor, writer, pro…

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E28: The Importance of Knowing Who You Are & Trusting Your Instinct 24:17

2y ago24:17

24:17

Authentic expression is cultivated through self work and perseverance in the face of shame and doubt. Pushing through those moments where you feel less than, and becoming unapologetically yourself, is palpable for anyone that comes in contact with you. This is true for comics that come on stage and tell jokes that are true to them. The audience kno…

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E27: Take A Chance on THIS and The Rest Will Take Care of Itself - Kalea McNeill | Stand Up Comic 35:40

2y ago35:40

35:40

“If you continue to operate at a level of excellence, then someone is gonna figure you out.” - Kalea McNeil Creating connection, being personable, and being authentic, are not the first things you think about when you think of surviving the comedy circuit. The industry is known to be cut throat, so you would think you would need to meet it with the…

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E26: Embracing the Stage at 61 - Ruth Brandt | Stand Up Comic 25:18

2y ago25:18

25:18

“I'm giving a message, from myself to others who don't know me. So I want my message to be authentic and I wanna be the best version of myself when I'm speaking” - Ruth Brant Becoming a comic doesn’t have to be a childhood dream, it can sometimes grow into a passion when you accidentally stumble into your own genius and realize, “hey, I’m funny!”. …

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Ep. 58 Genesis Sol 47:15

2y ago47:15

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This week Coop and Nicky are joined in the studio by comedian Genesis Sol. Genesis is a stand-up, actor, writer, singer, make-up artist jane-of-all-trades. She is also the host and founder of Witty Titties, the all women's open mic at The Nitecap. You can catch Genesis performing at the Comedy Store on July 28th and at the Hollywood Improv on July …

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E25: Connecting w/Your Audience - Lin Sun | Stand Up Comic | 31:07

2y ago31:07

31:07

“You are your own big break. You can make your own opportunities. It doesn't take a million people to believe in you. It just takes one person.” - Lin Sun Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs in the world. It can also be the motivating factor to start a comedy career. This is what our guest on today’s episode experienced after giving birth to …

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E24: To Win As A Woman Comic, We Must BE... - Lace Larrabee | Stand Up Comic | 44:06

2y ago44:06

44:06

Making it in comedy can be tricky, especially if you’re a woman. Navigating the male dominated industry, along with the outdated perspectives of what it means to be a female comic, can create invisible barriers around entering and/or staying in the scene. Women are funny. Hilarious even. It would be a disservice to the art to stop any woman from do…

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E23: What Every New Comic Needs to Know - Alfie Noakes | MC/Promoter | 34:04

2y ago34:04

34:04

You don’t have to be a comedian if you want to have a career in comedy. If you want to make an impact in comedy while also understanding the craft and business, you can have a career in comedy without needing to go on stage. Our guest today has an impressive CV making a major splash in comedy. He is the host of “We Are Funny Project” in London, Eng…

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E22: Command Presence: Make the Stage "Your House" - Aaron Thompson | Stand Up Comic 40:53

2y ago40:53

40:53

What does a police officer and a comedian have in common? The answer doesn’t seem too obvious, but it was a natural transition for today’s guest, Aaron Thompson. Former Los Angeles police officer turned comedian, joins us today to share his heartwarming journey from protecting LA to touring the world with Katt Williams. Not only has he been success…

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Ep 57: Erron Bounds 1:02:21

2y ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Erron Bounds is an actor, writer, comedian, drag king, local activist and founder of One Good Seed in Los Angeles. They join Nicky and Kate to talk about the journey to creating One Good Seed, the vibrations of comedy and laughter, and living in a world where everything is dumb, and stupid, and funny. They can be seen performing around LA, as well …

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E21: Update & The Future of She Shed Comedy - Linda Schwartz 8:18

2+ y ago8:18

8:18

Linda is relaunching She Shed Comedy and shares an update on what's to come.By She Shed Comedy

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Ep 56: Heidi Lux 1:13:12

2+ y ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Heidi Lux is an actor, writer, and comedian whose writing you've seen in Reductress and McSweeney's. She's also a managing editor of Belladonna, has written for Nickelodean Animation, and her first full-length feature Crushed can be streamed Tubi. Heidi sits down with Kate and Nicky to talk about her family escaping Poland during WWII, how the lite…

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Ep. 55: Coop Foster 1:16:47

2+ y ago1:16:47

1:16:47

Coop Foster is an actor, voice-over performer, and comedian in LA. She sits down with Kate and Nicky to talk about growing up in the Bay, paying her way through school, Dave Grohl, and finding her place in the LA comedy community. You can hear her voice alongside Rainn Wilson and John Malkovich's on theAudible comedy Middlespace! as well as catch h…

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Ep. 54: Stephanie Streisand 1:10:32

2+ y ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Stephanie Streisand is an actress, comedian, and writer for both live-action and animation! She sits down with Kate and Nicky in this episode to talk about Purim, getting kicked out of school, and figuring out her own path to becoming a working writer. Stephanie is the creator of and writer for Matty is Noob on Amazon Prime, and has written for The…

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Ep. 53: Carly Garber 56:21

2+ y ago56:21

56:21

Writer/comedian Carly Garber joins Nicky and Kate in the studio to talk about how TikTok is ruining her life, wishing she could shut the f*** up, and realizing she could be funny for a living. Carly is currently staffed on The Goldbergs and her first episode as a writer on the show will air in March. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo…

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Ep. 52: Ayla Glass 57:30

2+ y ago57:30

57:30

Actor, writer, producer, comedian Ayla Glass joins Kate and Nicky on the podcast and they talk everything from plant momming, to 1800s grifting, to being your authentic self. Ayla is the creator of WOCA sketch show The Baegency and is currently on tracking board's NEXT list for screenwriting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

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Ep. 51: Elyssa Phillips 56:41

2+ y ago56:41

56:41

Actor/comedian Elyssa Phillips (Silicon Valley, Fresh Off the Boat, The Mindy Project) joins Nicky and Kate in the studio to talk about learning to put herself first, her love of classic comedy, and definitely NOT being from New Jersey. She can currently be caught performing stand-up around LA or follow her! @elyssamp --- Support this podcast: http…

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Ep. 50: Jasper Lewis 59:39

2+ y ago59:39

59:39

Actor/comedian Jasper Lewis joins Kate and Nicky on the 50th episode of Comedy Girl Crush! Jasper offers great advice on making character videos, fighting through the negativity, and learning to create work you love. Jasper has performed at UCB, the Pack theater, and is currently a viral TikTok creator where her hilarious character videos have her …

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Ep. 49: Austin Williams 56:48

2+ y ago56:48

56:48

Austin is an actor, writer, comedian, and producer, who can currently be seen as a cast member on the sketch show Studio C on BYUTv and YouTube, which she also writes for. In this interview, Austin talks to Kate and Nicky about growing up in Tennessee, deciding not to play it safe, and the FFA, of course. --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster…

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Ep. 48: Anne Yatco 56:00

3y ago56:00

56:00

Anne Yatco is a voice actor, writer, comedian, singer - is there anything she can't do? - known for her work on the video game Genshin Impact, as the voice of Nobara Kugisaki on the Jujutsu Kaisen series, and can be heard voicing dozens of characters on the Final Fantasy VII remake, being released in installments now. Anne talks with Nicky and Kate…

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Ep. 47: Jackie Kashian 49:24

3y ago49:24

49:24

Stand-up veteran and podcaster Jackie Kashian joins Nicky and Kate to talk growing up on sales pitches, falling in love with stand-up, finessing a joke, living in London, touring Australia - this episode is truly packed. Jackie hosts the podcast The Dork Forest and can currently be seen on playing shows across the U.S. with her hilarious new specia…

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Ep. 46: Danielle Koenig 54:27

3y ago54:27

54:27

Danielle Koenig is a comedian, actress, writer, and host who can currently be found on the podcast How to Survive with Danielle and Kristin, as well as writing for the fiction podcast Dark Air with Terry Carnation. Previously she's written on a number of projects, including the short-lived but beloved animated series Invader Zim. In this episode, D…

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11. Big City Nights: Part III 25:55

3y ago25:55

25:55

And now, the harrowing conclusion to Swiss and Lali season 01! But wait... Who is that who just showed up? Why does his voice sound familiar? It couldn't be... El Daddy! Introducing to the Swiss-and-Lali-Verse, Mr. Patton Oswalt. See you next season, kids! Very Special Guest Star: Patton Oswalt End Credits Song "Gold Mine": by thanks. *************…

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Ep. 45: Jodie Sweetin 55:58

3y ago55:58

55:58

Jodie Sweetin is an actress, comedian, writer, host, podcaster, mom, role model - the list is inexhaustable! Probably best known from Full House and Fuller House, Jodie's comedic voice was iconic for young girls in the nineties. Now in adulthood, Jodie hosts the podcast Never Thought I'd Say This, and can be caught hosting Your Late Night Show Toni…

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10. Big City Nights: Part II 25:37

3y ago25:37

25:37

They made a list and checked it once... Time to party! Big City Nights is officially open for business! Swiss and Lali party it up like rock stars in their Malibu Beach Dream House... that is until a person from their past shows up. Will this giant rager be a success or will they become the laughing stock of The Bu? Bum, Bum, BUM!!! Starring: Krist…

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Ep. 44: Bryn Woznicki 58:04

3y ago58:04

58:04

Bryn Woznicki is a director, actor, writer, comedian, burlesque performer, and far too many other things to list. Kate and Nicky get to sit down and ask about growing up too fast, queefing on cue, and going fearlessly after your goals. You can catch Bryn's movie, "Her Side of the Bed," which she directed and stars in, her band The Real Tough Cookie…

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9. Big City Nights: Part I 26:46

3y ago26:46

26:46

They've finally done it. After dumb luck and zero hard work, Swiss and Lali finally have their Malibu Dream House! Well...kinda. The only thing left to do now is to throw the biggest rager in all of Los Angeles. I'm sure nothing bad will happen... right?! Starring: Kristin Couture and Aparna Brielle Guest Starring: Harley Quinn Smith and Austin Zaj…

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Ep. 43: Jany Nicole Stehman 1:01:04

3y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Jany Nicole Stehman of Very Famous (SF Sketchfest, Austin Sketchfest) joins Kate and Nicky to talk about studying fashion, pursuing comedy, and her "one that got away." And, since Jany is not only a comedian, but also works production, we're talking the IATSE strike, working conditions on set, and the what a strike would mean for Hollywood. --- Sup…

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Ep. 42: Chelse Greaux 1:03:47

3y ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Stand-up comedian, actress, writer, and podcaster Chelse Greaux joins Nicky and Kate in the studio this week! We cover everything from trying to date while doing the comedy hustle, to getting Regina George'd before Regina George existed, to the life-changing quality of laughter. You can catch Chelse's podcast Chelse's Chai as well as her special Ye…

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Limbo 11042021 6:14

3y ago6:14

6:14

Swiss and Lali find themselves in the Matri-...er...Podcast Limbo. Will they return? Will they stay asleep forever? No one knows! K, that's a lie. We know. They're coming back on November 4th, 2021 presented in a 3 part finale. Mark your calendars, friends. The wildest adventure has yet to come! Guest starring: Chris Caldovino,(The Sopranos, Boardw…

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