Best Ed Crasnick & Jennifer Kolari Podcasts (2024)

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Liz Glazer - Good Grief 1:00:29

11M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

We've never had a comic who is also a former law professor married to a Rabbi before. Liz Glazer http://www.dearlizglazer.com/ is all of that and so much more. She's funny and real and talks about the grief and loss of her baby daughter, and all that surrounded the experience, including the comedy that came out of the horror. If that's not enough f…

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Diana Chao - Letters To Strangers 53:00

11M ago53:00

53:00

Diana Chao is a real leader on a mission to create a connection and awareness of global mental health. At 24 years old, she is a climate scientist and the founder of https://www.letterstostrangers.org/, the world's largest youth run mental health organization. Check out her amazing Ted Talk at 19 https://youtu.be/qDstuXvsJTE We talk about her life …

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Almie Rose - DIY Meditation 48:22

12M ago48:22

48:22

Almie Rose is a talented writer and voice actor. No one can speak with authority on American Girl Doll Lunches and do guided meditation for cryin' out loud. She has a unique perspective as a pop culture journalist and voice over actor for guided meditation which you can hear at places like Insight Timer. We talk about everything from how to deal wi…

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Erin Parks Ph.D. - Eating Disorders 52:31

1y ago52:31

52:31

Erin is a leading expert in Eating Disorder Therapy and Treatment. She's also a clinical psychologist and an innovator who is the co-founder of Equip Health. https://equip.health/ Equip is a ground breaking virtual treatment center. This allows families to get help and stay in their homes rather than have to travel thousands of miles away from wher…

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Patton Oswalt - Life, Death & Stuff 43:49

1+ y ago43:49

43:49

It's a new season and everything's brand new except for my brain wiring from the mesozoic era. Had a really great talk with Patton about an incredible range of stuff he's experienced in his life, especially the last few years. He's real, open and clear about things that could kill most people. I especially loved his show Annihilation, so moving, it…

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Kellye Howard - Getting Curious 41:31

1+ y ago41:31

41:31

Actress/Comic/Writer/Producer Kellye Howard joins Jennifer and I. The life traumas that she's been through would destroy most people. From being diagnosed with Bipolar Mania to the loss of her young daughter and son. (can't even begin to imagine this) Rather than go under, she gets curious, explores her own childhood traumas and the patterns of her…

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Karen Duffy & Francis Gasparini - Wising Up 39:50

2y ago39:50

39:50

Two multi-talented people; Karen and Francis have collaborated on a number of books and we talk about their latest WISE UP https://wiseupstoic.com/wise-up/ It’s about building a life worth living inspired by ancient philosophy, and told in letters to Duff’s teenage son Jack. What does modern day Stoicism look like? How does it relate to parenting, …

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Martin Olson - Hell Yes! 48:07

2y ago48:07

48:07

What a pleasure it is to have a conversation with Martin Olson. We’re talking Hell and Comedy, the Comedy of Hell and back, the psychology of twisting wicked humor, childlike silliness and imagination. Martin is one of the most respected comedy minds around, one of the founders of the Boston comedy scene and has done so much on shows like Adventure…

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Sam Demma - Lights-Camera-Small Consistent Action! 37:03

2y ago37:03

37:03

Sam Demma is a 22 year old Ted Talker, a Youth Motivational Speaker an Entrepreneur and more. He inspires Students, Schools, Teachers, Companies everywhere. At 22 I knew a guy named Ted; that’s where I was at 22. On this episode Sam talks about the power of Small Consistent Actions. His goal was to play pro soccer and he was on his way as a teenage…

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Lorenzo Lewis - The Confess Project 48:21

2y ago48:21

48:21

Lorenzo Lewis is the founder of The Confess Project; an organization that trains Barbers to become Mental Health Advocates. They are committed to building a culture of Mental Health for Black Boys, Men and their Families. The project has trained over 1,300 barbers all over the country. It’s working in a big way and changing people’s lives in unders…

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Alex Herschlag - Frontal Lobe Hoedown 41:05

2y ago41:05

41:05

Alex is an old friend, a great comedy writer and an Emmy winner for Will & Grace. But on this show; it’s about the frontal lobe, how to connect with it and be aware when we’re offline. We talk about being dads and in fact Jennifer has always said that beiBy Ed Crasnick

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Balancing with Mike Shoreman, the Unbalanced Paddleboarder (Part 1) 28:08

2y ago28:08

28:08

In this inspiring two part episode of the dripdrop podcast, Ed Crasnick chats with special guest and Life Expert Mike Shoreman, the Unbalanced Paddleboarder. In 2018 Mike Shoreman lost his mobility and all sense of balance due to a neurological disorder, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, and was told that he would never paddle again. His whole world changed. H…

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Balancing with Mike Shoreman, the Unbalanced Paddleboarder (Part 2) 28:55

2y ago28:55

28:55

In this inspiring two part episode of the dripdrop podcast, Ed Crasnick chats with special guest and Life Expert Mike Shoreman, the Unbalanced Paddleboarder. In 2018 Mike Shoreman lost his mobility and all sense of balance due to a neurological disorder, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, and was told that he would never paddle again. His whole world changed. H…

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Wayne Federman - Flight Club 49:23

2y ago49:23

49:23

With a new HBO Special about the life of George Carlin and The History of Standup out, it’s always great to talk with Wayne about generalized anxiety and how to respond. He’s such a great guest because he’s genuinely interested, somewhat skeptical, wantsBy Ed Crasnick

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Richard Villa - Not So Straight Outta Compton 50:52

2y ago50:52

50:52

Richard Villa is a comedian and actor whose material is now about his life which has been an emotional rollercoaster. If you grew up selling crack cocaine on the streets of Compton with your dad and family at age 10 or 11, then Richard’s story would be faBy Ed Crasnick

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Rehearsal for Life with Urban Improv 31:55

2y ago31:55

31:55

Freeze! Watch and Listen to Rehearsal for Life: Urban Improv members Faith Soloway, Jackson Jirard, and Holly Tarnower. The nonprofit is an interactive program for young people that uses structured improvisational theater workshops to strengthen social and emotional (SEL) skills and help students deal creatively with real-life challenges through di…

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Andy Kindler + J. Elvis Weinstein - Cancel Check-In 41:54

2y ago41:54

41:54

How great it was to talk with and listen to Andy & Josh! We thought spiraled around cancel culture and a comedian’s job to deal with whatever is going on and find a way in. Andy talks about noticing that when he gets reactive and angry about something heBy Ed Crasnick

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Anger Transformation with Renee Jain 27:33

2y ago27:33

27:33

Have you ever talked to your anger? What about practiced reacting? Learn how to talk to your anger and other emotions as another tool in your mental fitness tool kit. Ed talks anger with Renee Jain. She is a certified life coach and holds a MA in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Renee has been personally mentored and…

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Sarah Taylor - Optimystical 37:59

2y ago37:59

37:59

Listening to Sarah is like taking one giant leap for Mindkind. She blends comedy meditation and mysticism, totally unique. And all that happoens in this episode. Also, we explore silliness, how the mind works and how we can always bring ourselves back toBy Ed Crasnick

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Sync or Swim with Toiley T. Paper & Grant Baciocco 31:06

2+ y ago31:06

31:06

Do you ever feel out of sync? How do you get back in sync? The multi-talented Grant Baciocco shares how lip synching can provide some unexpected insights. Grant is a SAG-AFTRA puppeteer who started his training with The Jim Henson Company in 2006 and has performed over 300 live shows with the company's Puppet Up! Uncensored including tours to Austr…

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Imagineering with Jennifer Kolari 29:45

2+ y ago29:45

29:45

Did you know you can harness the power of your imagination to improve your mental fitness? You can! Learn how to use your imagination as another tool in your mental fitness tool kit. Ed talks imagineering with dripdrop Life Expert Jennifer Kolari. Jennifer is a family therapist, parenting coach, and founder of Connected Parenting. The word imaginee…

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Dave Holmes - Attention 46:15

2+ y ago46:15

46:15

So great meeting Dave! He takes us on an adventure that begins with doing a story for Esquire where he spent a week at a private island owned by a biotech billionaire. And how do you follow that? By talking honestly about being diagnosed and learning to dBy Ed Crasnick

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Trailer 1:10

2+ y ago1:10

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Welcome to the dripdrop podcast! Join dripdrop Life Expert, Ed Crasnick weekly on the world’s first Conversation Coaching and Comedy podcast about mental fitness, life skills, and all the things that you know and wish you knew as a kid. Follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts OR watch on Youtube for maximum entertainment.…

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Gary Gulman -Fail Better 47:52

2+ y ago47:52

47:52

I had never met or worked with Gary before this show. By the time the show was over, we were friends. His landmark HBO special The Great Depresh https://tinyurl.com/thegreatdepresh1 spotlights the pitch dark depression he went through, with comedy. He hadBy Ed Crasnick

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Mindy Sterling & Cathy Ladman - Pre-Oscar Self Care Party 50:24

2+ y ago50:24

50:24

The Cathy & Mindy Show! Two of the absolute great talented and interesting people in comedy join Jennifer and I to talk about dealing with rejection, disappointment and self care in this Pre-Oscar Extravaganza. From mental health movies like ordinary peopBy Ed Crasnick

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Erin Gallagher+Amy Tee/this is my BRAVE 51:07

2+ y ago51:07

51:07

https://thisismybrave.org/ is a national organization that brings stories of mental illness and addiction out of the shadows and into the spotlight. Our guests are Erin Gallagher; the new executive director and Amy Tee; a comedian from Boston who exploresBy Ed Crasnick

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Darnell Rice - THE CONFESS PROJECT 36:01

2+ y ago36:01

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The Confess Project is a mental health barbershop coalition; an organization that trains barbers to become mental health advocates for black men, boys and their families across the country. Not only is this idea brilliant, it’s working. Our guest is DarneBy Ed Crasnick

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Sonia Dickson/Robin Shipley - Across The Neurodiverse Universe 45:32

2+ y ago45:32

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Sonia and Robin are partners at https://tranzitionsconsulting.org/ and The Evolve Program. They help Neurodiverse Kids and Young Adults transition from high school to college and into the working world. Their work is amazing and really what becomes clear is that when you look at diversity, neuro or otherwise, you learn about everything; how your br…

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Jackie Kashian - Witconsin 49:59

2+ y ago49:59

49:59

There’s only one Jackie Kashian. Maybe there are other people with that name, but only one like this; a great comic, funny, thoughtful, an industry. From growing up in Wisconsin with neigbors like Mrs. Grubschmidt and Mr. Clump, to growing up emotionally,By Ed Crasnick

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Jimmy Tingle- Give and Let Live 43:19

2+ y ago43:19

43:19

Jimmy has been uniting comedy and social service for a long time. When you go to his website https://jimmytingle.com/ you see all these shows that are coming up, but they’re not at comedy clubs. They’re benefits for different community organizations thatBy Ed Crasnick

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Bill Odenkirk - Note to Self 45:32

2+ y ago45:32

45:32

Bill is an old friend and a great writer who I have known since he came to LA. It feels like it was in the Mesozoic era. Then came Mr Show, Futurama, 16 years of The Simpson’s and now Disenchantment. Bill is really funny and interesting to listen to. In lBy Ed Crasnick

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Julie Goldman & Brandy Howard - Pronouns, Politics and Talkin’ Shit! 57:25

2+ y ago57:25

57:25

Julie and Brandy talk about the news and they’re really funny, sharp and smart while talking shit about all the shit that’s swirling around us 24/7. They’ve been hosting a great podcast https://starburns.audio/podcasts/dumb-gay-politics/ for years! We talBy Ed Crasnick

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Rebecca Lee - Reframing 37:39

2+ y ago37:39

37:39

Rebecca is a actress, comedian, writer and producer. With us, she talks about reframing thoughts; the idea of “what do I GET to do” rather than the resentment that comes with “what do I HAVE to do.” We also talk about mindsets, like confidence, scarcity;By Ed Crasnick

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Mike Guido - Love On The Spectrum 41:20

2+ y ago41:20

41:20

I’ve known Mike for many years, since his SF Comedy days. He’s a great comic, speaker and advocate about issues like parenting and raising a child with autism. In this epsiode, we talk about the resilience that comes with being open to learn and respond,By Ed Crasnick

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Dani Klein Modisett - Laughter On Call 45:42

2+ y ago45:42

45:42

Dani is a writer, a storyteller, a social entrepreneur and the founder of Laughter On Call. https://www.laughteroncall.com/ This company brings professional comics and improvisers to reach and teach people through laughter. In this episode, Dani talks about growing up as a kid who liked to break the tension. When Dani’s mom was suffering from Alzhe…

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Fielding Edlow - Bitter and Better 48:31

2+ y ago48:31

48:31

Fielding has a very funny show based on her life and marriage to actor Larry Clarke called Bitter Homes & Gardens https://www.youtube.com/c/BitterHomes. She’s a talented comic, actress and writer who is pretty fearless in talking about stuff that most people don’t share, but all people think and feel. In a time that’s all about positivity and sayin…

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Brandon Collins - Drunk Black History 44:59

2+ y ago44:59

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Brandon is a talented comic, host and film critic. He currently hosts a great movie comedy podcast called Medium Popcorn https://www.mediumpopcorn.com/ and started doing a show called Drunk Black History https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drunk-black-history/id1535495844 where guests talk about pivotal people and events in Black History that you…

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Kelly Carlin - Woman On The Verge 47:53

3y ago47:53

47:53

Great conversation with Kelly! It’s a unique story as old as the Earth itself. Girl grows up with a legendary comedian dad and a talented mom struggling with addiction; then learns how to transform her life and help others. It’s much more than that of course. We talk about how to see and talk to yourself. And life changing moments for Kelly; like w…

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Ron James - All Over The Map 56:58

3y ago56:58

56:58

Ron James has been all over the map on every level and that is also the title of his new book. In it, he talks about his childhood and the many conversations, and life lessons he’s experienced with people while performing on the road for years as a comic. He seems to be a Stand-Up who’s a stand up guy. In this conversation, what stood out was his h…

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Eddie Pepitone - Not To Brag 55:31

3y ago55:31

55:31

In this episode, we have a great conversation with comedian and actor Eddie Pepitone. We talk about what goes on in our heads and the conscious choices we make throughout a day. And rest assured, there’s panic, insanity and trauma right under the surface. I sound like Eckhart Tolle’s great grandson, if he had never read any of his books. What I lov…

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Frank Conniff & Kathleen Roll 44:15

3y ago44:15

44:15

Frank and Kathleen are friends and neighbors in the same NY apartment building. It sounds like a sitcom, but it’s a lot funnier than that. Two brilliant comics and writers, each very unique and original. In this episode they are personal, hilarious and moving. Frank talks about recovery from a quadruple bypass, Kathleen relates stories about a ther…

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Ed & Jennifer - The Q&A Episode 39:41

3y ago39:41

39:41

We thought it was time to listen to our listeners and answer your questions for cryin’ out loud! Well, Jennifer answers them, because I’m not licensed East or West of The Mississippi. Questions like: How do I keep myself sane while staying informed about COVID and watching the news? How do I help someone who refuses to get help? My husband and I fi…

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Jordan Brady - Mindpowerer 57:33

3y ago57:33

57:33

Even though I hit the wrong button again and sound like I’m doing the show from a barrel, still a really good show with a great guest! One word: Mindpower! And say it with a Southern accent. Jordan Brady is a Father, a Husband and a Filmmaker. He has mindpower (with a Southern accent). He’s done so much good work; started as a comic, 4 Narrative Fi…

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Howie Mandel - Mental Health Advocate 43:51

3y ago43:51

43:51

I’ve known Howie for many years and his love of comedy and talent are huge. He is also very clear and empathetic when it comes to Mental Health. He’s been such a big advocate for many years. In this classic episode, he talks about the fact that every person needs coping skills and that Mental Health should be treated the same as Physical Health. I …

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Stuart Preston - The Grief Trip 49:13

3y ago49:13

49:13

Stuart Preston is fascinating. In this episode we find out how a straight-laced guy, who’s father worked for The D.E.A. and had never taken drugs in his life, learned to heal and deal with the grief over his 19 year old son’s suicide, by using psychedlics. Stuart is a comedian, public speaker, podcast host and the author of a book called “The Grief…

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Alonzo Bodden - Never Argue with a racist over 40! 39:43

3y ago39:43

39:43

Alonzo is a regular on Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me and he has a new daily talk show from 4-7 on KBLA radio https://kbla1580.com/alonzo-bodden-whos-paying-attention/. In this epsiode we talk about mental health in the Black Community, and the stress that shoots through your head when a police car is behind you, no matter who you are or what you’re doing…

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Sue Kolinsky & Cathy Ladman - Movietalk 1:00:24

3y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Fun show with two great friends; Sue Kolinsky and Cathy Ladman. They have done it all and it was such a pleasure to just talk about movies and how they affect our mental health. There is nothing better than laughing with friends after being in your pajamas for a year and a half! Sue mentions a specifically traumatic experience she had with “Dumbo” …

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Avital Ash - Finding The Way In 50:35

3y ago50:35

50:35

Avital is a director, writer, comedian, actress who was brought up as a Hassidic Jew in Miami. At about 7, she learned that her mom wasn’t her biological mother, and that her birth mother committed suicide. Sound like good comedy material? As a comic she refers to it with jokes like this “My biological mom committed suicide when I was a baby, which…

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Erica Rhodes - Dateraid 53:47

3y ago53:47

53:47

In addition to her standup and acting career, Erica is standing up for herself in a new way. Let’s see how many ways I can use the word “Standup.” Being a standup person for yourself when it comes to dating and relationships, not the easiest thing to do. In this episode, we talk to Erica about dating, choosing not to, working on yourself, a therapi…

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Heather Morris - Bystanding Up 47:35

3y ago47:35

47:35

Heather is known for her dancing; on Glee, Dancing with The Stars, being a backup dancer with Beyonce; she’s been dancing since she was one. Now she’s one of the producers on a scripted Podcast; a dark comedy called “The Bystanders.” Amazing cast with Jane Lynch and Kristen Chenowith, Michael Hitchcock and Oscar Nunez! Find it here: https://bleav.c…

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