Two women in comedy, Jackie Kashian and Laurie Kilmartin, talking about women and comedy. No guests, just two headliners who started in the 80s and never stopped.
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A weekly caucus of progressive comics, activists and thinkers hosted by Francesca Fiorentini
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"BETA" comes from producer/host Doug Gordon. BETA is a polyphonic mosh pit where high culture and low culture collide, taking an immersive, innovative, playful and provocative approach to exploring arts, culture and technology.
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Laura Kightlinger and Daniel Webb are seasoned standups getting to know each other via podcast. By sharing stunning missteps in life and career they’re able to trace their failings back to their parents, God, Texas, and piano lessons. Their budding friendship will be put to the test with special guests, friend activities, high school challenges, and classic movie recommendations.
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Hosts Rick Ingraham and Eleanor Kerrigan talk about the past, present and further of The Comedy Store with guests that span the entire history of the Store.
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Like late-night for radio, Live Wire is hosted by Luke Burbank (Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me) and artfully blends an eclectic mix of artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, comedians, and cultural observers.
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A podcast about the first time…you publish a book. One part reality show, one part writers’ master class. Novelists Katherine Collette (https://www.katherinecollette.com/) (The Helpline, The Competition) and Kate Mildenhall (https://katemildenhall.com/) (Skylarking, The Mother Fault, The Hummingbird Effect) discuss the feels and logistics of writing and publishing and speak to Australian and international writers about their books and creative process. Now in its sixth season, The First Time ...
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Love About Town features hosts Kenice Mobley and Rohan Padhye, comedians and best friends, having in depth conversations about sex, dating, and relationships with hilarious guests. It's two brown nerds trying their best, sometimes failing, but learning a lot in the process!
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Tiny Victories is the 15 minute podcast that pushes back on the notion that you have to "go big" or "go home". Sometimes just going is the victory. Each week, hosts Annabelle Gurwitch and Laura House invite listeners to adopt a TINY victory frame of mind, and share tales of fleeting joys and minor accomplishments in this majorly messed-up world.
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This week on "BETA," award-winning filmmaker and TV creator Ed Zwick on his fortysomething years in Hollywood. Plus, comedian Laurie Kilmartin on her new special and actor Priya Guns on her new novel, “Your Driver is Waiting.”
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Balls to the Walz with Laurie Kilmartin & Paris Marx (Ep 243)
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Could it be that we have a reason to celebrate? Kamala Harris chooses Governor Tim Walz, a guy who's enacted a progressive wishlist in the state of Minnesota, signaling she's listening to the base. And the other side has... crypto-fascist billionaires bankrolling their couch-loving veep, JD Vance. Comedian Laurie Kilmartin joins Francesca to take s…
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Amanda Montell, Laurie Kilmartin, and Lizzie No
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Writer and podcaster Amanda Montell (Sounds Like a Cult) unpacks her new book The Age of Magical Overthinking, which looks at our cognitive biases, like why some of us worship celebrities or believe in the power of manifestation; stand-up comedian Laurie Kilmartin gets stoked about her son going to college, so she can start dating again; and singer…
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Kamala's Centrist Speech, Palestinians Cast Aside *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY*
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Francesca is back from Chicago and ready to dive in to all the DNC post mortem. Why wasn't a Palestinian asked to speak? Was Kamala Harris inspiring? Why wasn't Francesca allowed in as a creator?! *** The Bitchuation Room Podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts. It streams LIVE every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTub…
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Ian Karmel & Dr. Alisa Karmel, Zainab Johnson, and Meklit
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Comedian and writer Ian Karmel pairs up with his sister Dr. Alisa Karmel to unpack the book they co-authored T-Shirt Swim Club, about growing up fat in a world made for thin people; stand-up comedian Zainab Johnson riffs on being one of 13 children; and Ethio-jazz artist Meklit performs the title track off her new EP "Ethio Blue." Plus, host Luke B…
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This week on BETA, David Schurmann discusses his documentary My Penguin Friend. Award-winning music journalist Erin Osmon talks with us about music from the Midwest. Also, we'll hear from horror writer Paul Tremblay on his new book, Horror Movie.
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Progressives in Power LIVE in Chicago (Ep 245)
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Forget the DNC, TBR was the only show in town! Francesca and Matt Lieb make it to Chicago for a live podcast to talk real progressive power in the windy city with some amazing guests: Alderman Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez, editor of In These Times Miles Kampf-Lassin and comedian Walter Masterson. Together they tackled Kamala's economic plan and the ri…
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This week Laurie (@anylaurie16) reminds Jackie (@jackiekashian) the number one clue that microphones are recording what she is saying, some people are just normal drinkers, plus record sound's greatest enemy: too many chimes... Comic of the Week: Brittany Ross @iambrittanyross Watch Laurie Kilmartin – Cis, Woke, Grief, Slut https://bit.ly/4bOVFsv P…
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Ending Narco Violence with Ioan Grillo *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY 8/16*
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How will Mexico's new president Claudia Sheinbaum tackle the spiral of cartel violence and political corruption? We know that the U.S. keeps outsourcing drug violence and guns to its Latin American neighbors, a fact that destabilizes the region and leads to more migration. Author and journalist Ioan Grillo is back on the podcast to talk about the b…
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Sloane Crosley, Roz Chast, and Black Belt Eagle Scout (REBROADCAST)
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Writer Sloane Crosley unpacks loss in her memoir, Grief is for People, which poignantly weaves the suicide of a dear friend with the burglary of her home; The New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast shares some of her weirdest dreams from her new illustrated book, I Must Be Dreaming, including meeting Fran Lebowitz… on roller skates; and indie rocker Black…
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Legendary actor Billy Dee Williams talks about his lifetime in the arts and his landmark roles (including his famous turn as Lando in "Star Wars"). Also, author M.D. Dunn on the life and career of Canadian singer/songwriter Bruce Cockburn. And Ed Park talks about his mind-bending novel, “Same Bed Different Dreams.”…
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"Don't Say Range War" with David Koechner
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We sit down with David Koechner to discuss road gigs, narcissism, SNL, Tipton MO, first foray into acting, Get me the Mayor!, Turkey Transport, being a father, The Naked Trucker & T-Bone and participating in your own dreams. X: @DavidKoechner Instagram: @davidkoechner Website: davidkoechner.com Cat Demon RE-EXHUMED Exposition 7 (Pilot) WWTWH YouTub…
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This week on the show, we provide you more than one woman comic every 90 minutes. Jackie (@jackiekashian) congratulates Laurie (@anylaurie16) on getting comfortable enough to start phoning it in. And don't forget: We don't have guests, we have each other... Comic of the Week: Tina Friml @tinafriml Watch Laurie Kilmartin – Cis, Woke, Grief, Slut htt…
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Unlearning Zionism with Simone Zimmerman & Eliza Skinner (Ep 244)
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It takes honesty and humility to de-program from Israel's propaganda. Co-founder of IfNotNow Simone Zimmerman explains her journey, the pressure on Kamala Harris, and the sickening bedfellows between high-powered Zionists and white nationalists. And comedian Eliza Skinner joins Francesca to talk about Olympic boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yun-Ting bo…
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Rats Jump Trump's Ship & Israel Defends Abusers *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY AUGUST 6*
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All the white nationalists walk like this...away from Donald Trump's campaign? Oh no! Plus, Francesca reminds us all of Rep. Cori Bush's roots on this 10th anniversary of Mike Brown's murder. And Kamala's terrible response to anti-genocide protesters needs a whole lot of work. Then, Israel puts a criminal on television to explain away sexual assaul…
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Noé Álvarez, Naomi Fitter with Jon the Robot, and John Craigie
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Writer Noé Álvarez traces his family lineage through the history of the accordion in his latest book Accordion Eulogies: A Memoir of Music, Migration, and Mexico; professor of engineering Naomi Fitter introduces us to Jon, a stand-up comedian robot she developed who riffs on the dating life of a bot; and singer-songwriter John Craigie explains the …
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Aunt Jackie Seal of Approval (#449)
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This week on the show Jackie (@jackiekashian) talks about how much she admires the joy Laurie (@anylaurie16) finds in the comedy grind. They discuss the cum absorbing nature of hotel room floors. Plus, there is not reason to feel weird in comedy, nothing is normal... Comic of the Week: Sarah Hagen @sarahhagenIguess Watch Laurie Kilmartin – Cis, Wok…
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Israel Tries to Start World War 3 w/Trita Parsi *Frantastic Friday August 2*
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Israel assassinates both a Hamas' political leader in Tehran (the guy who was working on a ceasefire deal) and a Hezbollah leader inside of Beirut, begging for a regional war with Iran and Lebanon. What will the United States do? Trita Parsi of The Quincy Institute joins Francesca to discuss the implications of this week and whether World War Three…
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Comedian and writer Dave Hill dives into his newest book The Awesome Game, which makes the case for why hockey should be more popular in the United States, then tries his hand at the surprisingly popular genre of "hockey romance" novels; and singer-songwriter No-No Boy performs "Western Empress" from his latest album Empire Electric, which tells th…
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This week on "BETA," comedian Paul Scheer discusses his candid memoir, "Joyful Recollections of Trauma". Author Mateo Askaripour on his sophomore novel "The Big Departure. Also, biographer James Kaplan tells us how three musical geniuses led by Miles Davis created the landmark album "Kind of Blue.
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Josh Potter sits down with Eleanor! They talk about Josh's trial by fire in the Main Room. Josh recounts his radio days and wild contests they did. Follow Josh - https://www.instagram.com/josh_potter/ Watch - https://www.youtube.com/thejoshpottershow Visit - https://thejoshpotter.com/ Watch Eleanor's special No Country for Old Women OUT NOW https:/…
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This week on the Jackie and Laurie Show, Laurie tries to crack an audience of conservative old liberals, Jackie points out some of the cultural hotspots of downtown Manteca, and no one cares about tags... Comic of the Week: Emma Haney @ehaneycomedy Watch Laurie Kilmartin – Cis, Woke, Grief, Slut https://bit.ly/4bOVFsv Places to get Jackie's album “…
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"Who died and made Jim Belushi famous?" with Andy Kindler
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We sit down with beloved comedian and all around rascal Andy Kindler to discuss being jewish, boiler rooms, OCD, growing up in Queens, acid, what's up David Mamet's ass?, Bill Maher sucks, George Lopez or Paul Rodriguez? Don't ask Jay Leno, nudging the Sklar Bros, Pylon, being a musician and petty trolls. X: @AndyKindler Insta: @andykindlersupersta…
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