Recognizing you're toxic is the first step. Overcoming it, is the...funny part? Stand-up Comedians Monarey Martinez and Nikki Bon have a toxic past and are here to bring these effed up tendencies to light in their weekly recovery meetings.
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Sandy Danto is a new dad. He reaches out to his comedian friends for advice on everything from conception to young adult and everything in between. He also interviews aspiring parents, uncles, aunts, and those completely opposed to having kids. Listen as Sandy learns the significance of parenthood, motherhood, fatherhood, and not freaking out about raising a kid! Stay tuned every week and find us on social media! @MfersPodcast and @SandyDanto on Instagram. Submit your comments, questions and ...
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What's the difference between alpha and beta women? One will stab you in the back to feel better about themselves and the other wills step down to let you shine. This week we break down all the different types of alpha's and beta's and give you a little juicy update about our toxic pick of the week, princes Meghan Markle.…
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What's more toxic someone not picking up on your social cues or someone not taking a hint when they've pushed your boundaries. BOTH. Find out why on this weeks ep where we discuss the different ways of dealing with people like this. We're on youtube! Come watch https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Xpgmx43oHOiEYMD9IdWfA…
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While Nikki was scared of ruining her and Monarey's friendship, Monarey was worried about having to live in her car. It takes two to communicate and maintain a healthy friendship. Especially when you have had a toxic friend in the past. The pain and scars from past friendships can create a sort of PTSD. Which leads us to project and influence our p…
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A Sheep In Wolf's Clothing w/ Rachel Wolfson
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Rachel did her homework and got her boyfriend to list out all of her toxic traits. Which turn out to stem from BPD and childhood. Something lots of us can relate to. She is taking all the steps to recovery and we love the honesty and vulnerability Rachel brings to this ep. NEW SEGMENT ALERT: Juicy confessions. We are confessing some of our juiciest…
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Trauma bonding that leads to love bombing that leads to fast endings. Comedian Dan Donohue, AKA master of setting boundaries, made a few wrong turns during darker moments in his life but in the end came out on top, mentally. And Monarey's would you rather sends Nikki into a spiral of fear. It's a good one. Follow Dan @notbaddan We're on youtube! Co…
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Refurbished F**kboy w/ Dan Paustian
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This week we have one of our faves, Dan Paustian, here to talk about his fuck boy antics and the root cause. Even though he has some toxic patterns, he is always honest with his flavor of the week. Which begs the questions, if a player is transparent that they aren't looking for anything serious, are they still a bad guy? We're on youtube! Come wat…
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We both have daddy issues which makes us LOVE friendships with guys. But how do you keep it platonic and how do you prevent those relationships from becoming unhealthy? Boundaries are key. And setting them can be tricky. Speaking of boundaries, we discuss Chris Brown and if females should be working with him.…
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The Illuminati, Karen culture, grooming and coke heads vs alcoholics. We're getting down to the nitty gritty of Hollywood and what is considered toxic or just plane stupid.By Monarey Martinez & Nikki Bon
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When toxic pasts slide your DM's and platonic friends have ulterior motives, it's time to pull out the big guns. Not to mention, hot girls that are mean to lesser women. Why? Bitch you already have it all, we're just trying to survive over here. Sometimes we have to dabble into our old habits in order to tackle these beast and teach a few lessons.…
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Who knew that so much could happen in just a week. Falling in love, falling out of love, or just straight falling. Sometimes we can't tell if it's out toxic traits blocking us from a good relationship or if it's the relationship itself creating the toxic pattern.By Monarey Martinez & Nikki Bon
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Love is in the air and it's uncomfortable. Nikki's getting married, something she never thought she would do and Monarey's overcoming her love avoidant tendencies. It's not easy to step outside of your love boundaries, especially when you come from a family that didn't give affection or parents that you constantly have to put before yourself. So we…
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What's worse, someone chasing you to love them or being the one who's chasing. In our case both aren't healthy and ended pretty bad. If you have to convince someone to be in a relationship with you then it's probably not going to work out anyways. We discuss the art of taking a hint and Elon Musk's silliness.…
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What's worse than Monarey selling her body to science and Nikki losing her bingo job to magicians with dildos on their head? Men pretending to be in open relationships and girls trying to steal your man. This week we discuss unhealthy relationships between men and women, our favorite toxic movie characters and some secret hot goss about a certain f…
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It was the holiday season and boy did Santa bring us a big juicy gift. Kyle Anderson's YouTube doc exposing comedian Chris Delia. We discuss our take on 'The Chris Delia Problem', this category 5 toxic behaviour and our encounters with him. Sometimes flattery leaves you feeling like your in a fantasy and it gets hard to see the monster that's in yo…
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While Nikki's love language was how many tears he shed, Monarey's was being thrown through a wall. But goddamn was she resilient. Breaking through hurting people or being hurt is hard work. And today we are talking about recognizing and getting out of these patterns. Biggest take away, if you are too scared to tell your friends about your boyfriend…
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Monarey's ex and comedian, Matty Chymbor, is here! And it's a wild ride. Monarey dated him before she was healed or even aware of her trauma. He was no saint either. These two discuss and laugh at the good, the bad, and the ugly about their past relationship. They're a good example of forgiveness and that you can be friends with your ex's. Even if …
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For those who have worked in the restaurant industry know it's one of the most toxic environments. For those of you who haven't, here's what happens behind the scene of your buttery Chardonnay and medium rare steak. Chef's dick pics, verbally abusive managers and soul crushing customers, are all but a few things we put up with in fear of losing our…
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”If you weren’t so nosey, you’d still be smiling”. Wise words from our latest guest, comedian, Darius Bennett. Darius loved the lady’s. Well, he still likes lady’s, but now just one. His sexcapades got him and his mistresses into a lot of trouble. Whether it was getting his heart broken, or his dad showing him porn at the age of 5, Darius has strug…
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Which is worse having to face your exes everywhere you go or being attacked on TikTok? Whether it's in real life or in the metaverse, we just can't get away from petty trolls. The girls discuss their toxic high school relationships. Although one them WAS the toxic one. Guess who?By Monarey Martinez & Nikki Bon
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You can't choose your family but you can choose your friends. And what do you do when they let you down over and over? This week the girls discuss the people that disappointed them and why, highschool boyfriends and first time giving blowjobs. Which for Nikki, almost was the last.By Monarey Martinez & Nikki Bon
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From growing up with a dad who ran his own "Fight Club" in the family room, to dating girls who repressed his gymnastic talents, JT Parr seems quite recovered. JT and the girls ask the question, why do people cheat? Is it toxic to make people jealous? And how much crying is TOO much crying? Watch all of our episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.c…
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Episode 2 is a juicy tell all, where the girls unpack their first young heartbreak, and realize that some patterns in their current life might be linked to those early first encounters. Watch all of our episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Xpgmx43oHOiEYMD9IdWfA Follow us on Instagram: @monareym @nikkibon @recoveringtoxaholic…
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Hey there In our first episode of Recovering Toxaholic, we chat about the moment we realized that we ourselves might be the toxic ones. Monarey was a controlling bully, and Nikki was a manipulative brat and here lies the genesis of all things juicy, toxic, and hilarious.By Monarey Martinez & Nikki Bon
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Paul Danke is a hilarious comic, podcaster and girl dad. He’s like my girl dad shaman because he has two girls similar ages difference to mine, just much older. We talk about raising kids in the big city and he gives me great advice on following in his foot steps. Great beach tips too! Koicbd.com sponsors this and every episode. Use my promo code M…
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Andy Juett is a comedian, actor, producer and empty nester. Andy got his, now ex-wife, pregnant at the end of freshman year of college. They went on to get married and both got their degrees and had another kid, broke up but stayed close. Andy gives me insights on what it’s like to have two kids, which is something I desperately need. Andy is wise …
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Ep 130: Lauren Jane Lev - nursery school teacher
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Big Announcement at the top of the show. Also, baby due any day now. This week’s guest is Lauren Jane Lev. She’s a nursery school teacher in the Pacific Palisades at a pretty fancy pre-school. She’s an expert in early childhood education and shares ways to teach your kids how to eat, communicate, imagine and more without knowing they’re learning. T…
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Tim Gaither is a seasoned comedy veteran, hilarious, great guy and great dad. We chat on this episode about activities to do with your kids, how he’s handles the quarantine and going out of town while leaving your family at home and much more. Support the show by going to koicbd.com and using promo code MFERS15 at checkout for 15% off.…
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Nikki Bon is a comedian, actress and the host of a truly unique and fascinating podcast titled Whoa, Dad. Her podcast features her teaching her father, Bobby Columby (drummer of Blood, Sweat, and Tears fame) how to be a dad after coming back into her life. Nikki is very, very funny and cool and interesting, we have a cool conversation I’m sure you’…
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Greg Titian is our guest today and he proves anyone wrong who said you can’t make a living getting drunk. Greg is the creator of How To Drink on YouTube (@how2drink on IG) and he takes me through how he became a YouTuber while also becoming a dad. Today’s episode is brought to you by koicbd.com Use my promo code MFERS15 to get 15% off your first pu…
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Benjamin Nachman is the founder & CEO at Jassby, Inc. as well as a father of two boys. In this episode he imparts to me how he’s taught them to manage money and honestly his two young sons are better at it than I am as an adult. His company Jassby in an app that parents/grandparents/aunts/uncles/anyone can invest money for their children to learn h…
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Vargus Mason is a comedian, actor, voice actor and girl dad I’ve known from the Comedy Store since I started doing comedy. I ran into him at Costco recently and was so excited, not just to see a friend in public for the first time in months, but also to talk to another comic who is the father of two girls. He is very, very funny and wise in our con…
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Jeremiah Watkins is a stand up comedian, actor and podcast who is absolutely hilarious and about to become a dad. We discuss what’s to come for him and our careers given the limitations of child care and have a lot of laughs. He’s a great guy to talk and riff with and you should check out his special Family Reunion on Amazon Prime and podcast Jerem…
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Ep 123: Neal Cohen and Yoni Reisman
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Neal Cohen and Yoni Reisman are the co-founders of Tip Top Proper Cocktails and dads living in Atlanta. Neal has two kids and Yoni has FOUR. They both used to live and work in New York City in the music festival world. We talk about the transition to new jobs and surroundings with their families along for the journey. Also, tip top cocktails are ab…
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Tony Klein is a very funny LA comedian and dad to a young son. We talk about at-home DIY projects, like dads do. We also discuss having more space for your kid to run around, preparing to have tough conversations with your kids and much more. This and every episode is brought to you by Koi CBD. Go to koicbd.com and use my promo code MFERS15 to get …
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Matt McCarthy is a comedian, writer, improviser, podcaster and actor best known for appearances on Conan, but has been funny on just about every TV show and commercial on the air whether it’s a drama or a comedy show. In this episode, we talk only children vs big families, wrestling, comic books, music and being raised by parents of a generation ab…
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Sarah Tiana is this week’s guest and it’s an honor to have her on. She excels at writing jokes that will cut you down AND have you laughing in spite of yourself and has proven that on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle and writing for the roasts as well as Lights Out with David Spade among many other funny shows. She’s a great comic and on this episode …
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Aaron Wolf is a director, writer, actor and producer who made the new horror film Tar, which I co-star with him. We talk about how film projects are like your baby and mental health. Concerned about your mental health? Try koicbd.com and use my promo code MFERS15 for 15% off at checkout.By Killing It Comedy Co.
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Justin Kanew is an amazing man. He left hollywood for a noble cause when his daughter was just six months old: to raise her void of the entertainment industry’s loose moral code. One inconsistency with this leap, he wound up getting into politics in Tennessee. Justin has made movies, done the Amazing Race twice and ran for Congress. He has two kids…
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Tiffany Shepis is this week’s guest and I couldn’t be more honored to have her join me. She is an actress, horror movie cult icon, host of CASUALTY FRIDAY! Podcast on the Fangoria Network and mother of two. She really takes me through what it’s like having two kid who are 9 years apart, her struggles getting pregnant and our new movie Tar which is …
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You’ve definitely seen or heard Skyler Stone (@theskylerstone) on TV and movies and now he’s here to share his experience as a father of 4 in the pandemic. Allergic reactions, broken legs and staged dates for a teen couple are just a few of the trials and tribulations Skyler has dealt with over the course of 2020. Listen to this episode to find out…
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Jessica Michelle Singleton is a insightfully hilarious stand up comic and podcaster. She is not a mom, but has had quite a unique experience with her parents, specifically her dad. I thought it was important to get her perspective of the child, having had a negative experience with her father; it’s something I haven’t explored as much on this show.…
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Margot Leitman is an author and world renowned storyteller, she founded the storytelling program at Upright Citizens Brigade and is a five-time winner of The Moth and a winner of the Moth GrandSLAM, achieving the series' first ever score of a perfect ten. She also used to live in the same apartment building as me and hired me to babysit her kid. To…
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Father and son Alan and Chris Kave of the band Folks Like Them join me on the podcast today to discuss working with each other as family members, shepherding your kids in the right direction and not forcing music on them, social media, musical influences and the creative process, oh and some parenting stuff too. Really fun episode. Stick around to …
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Avery Pearson fills in and saves the day with an update on his second son and the state of affairs with two kids. Go to koicbd.com and use my promo code MFERS15 for 15% off your first purchase.By Killing It Comedy Co.
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Kirk Fox is a Renaissance man. He’s mastered comedy, acting, screenwriting, tennis and seems to be on his way to doing the same with parenting. We chat about having girls the same age, what to do with them now that options are limited, teaching them how to go for walks on busy streets and other parenting challenges. It was a blast talking to Kirk a…
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Avery Pearson is back and daddy-ier than ever. Avery and his wife just had their second child. We discuss their Covid inspired home birth and raising toddlers. It’s a funny, lovely conversation. Nice to reunite.By Killing It Comedy Co.
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This week’s guest Kate Wolff (@thekatewolff) and I discuss talking to your teenage son about sex, bringing your kid around the comedy scene, co-parenting and her story of a shotgun wedding. You’ll also hear me trying to coax my daughter back to sleep over our baby monitor. Kate is hilarious, she’s a NY comic, healer and host of the podcast Invasion…
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Justin Wade (@justinwingswade) is an actor and comedian who you wouldn’t be able to miss if you’ve turned on a television in the past 15 years. Justin has two kids, a 19 year old boy and an adolescent girl. We talk about navigating corona virus lockdown and race with his two kids. He also shares an anecdote on how his dad unconventionally kept him …
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Episode 107: Fantasy House crossover w/ Jon Shefsky
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This week’s episode is a crossover with the podcast Fantasy House hosted by friend of the podcast Jon Shefsky. We describe our perfect fantasy houses to keep our kids safe an entertained during the pandemic.By Killing It Comedy Co.
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Suli McCullough has a son and a daughter and a super enviable comedy resume; he’s most iconically known for being Crazy Legs in Don’t Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood. We talk about race and how it effects his kids, corona and having to move his daughter out of college at the dawn of the pandemic. Heavy and funny e…
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