Best Meka Mo Podcasts (2024)

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Black Girl Autism w/ Comedian Dria Curtwright 29:35

3h ago29:35

29:35

Brooklyn comedian Dria Curtwright cracks open her journey as a Black woman with Autism on the comedy scene. Join us for a hilarious and raw conversation on navigating neurodiversity and celebrating the beauty of being uniquely YOU. This episode proves laughter truly is the best medicine (unless you need actual medicine, then by all means...) ✅ Get …

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Make it Count feat. Venezuelan Comedian Angelo Colina 56:58

11d ago56:58

56:58

We are back from a little break and so excited to start the new round of Immigrant Jam with the amazing Venezuelan, comedy sensation Angelo Colina. Angelo is breaking ground doing Spanish comedy in the US and taking the internet by storm. Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Angelo moved to Bogota, Salt Lake City and finally to NYC! We talk being grateful…

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Sex Positivity w/ Christiana Jackson 27:47

13d ago27:47

27:47

Ready for a sex talk that's hot AF? NYC comedian Meka Mo, is joined by firecracker Christiana Jackson for a hilariously candid dive into Black female sexuality. They unpack early sexual awakening, the power of nudes, and defying expectations (and the fam). Christiana, a self-described "horny old man" trapped in a fabulous woman's body, spills the t…

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Formerly Incarcerated w/ Derek Drescher 31:38

28d ago31:38

31:38

What's it like to trade a life of crime for a career in comedy? NYC comedian Meka Mo gets down and dirty with fellow comedian Derek Drescher, a self-described reformed criminal. Derek spills the unfiltered truth about his wild past, from the initial plunge into drugs and crime to the ultimate wake-up call that led him on the path to redemption. Mek…

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Liz Glazer has a new baby! 27:33

2M ago27:33

27:33

NYC comedian Meka Mo gets real with former law professor turned stand-up comedian, Liz Glazer! Liz spills the tea on a major career change from law to comedy, where her material draws from her own life as a lesbian, a rabbi’s wife, and a former lawyer. Featured in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, Liz has a fascinating story and is a risi…

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Overcoming Alcoholism w/ Daniel J Perafan 23:02

2M ago23:02

23:02

This week Meka Mo gets real with comedian Daniel J. Perafan. Daniel opens up about his battle with alcohol, a journey that began at a young age and spiraled into full-blown addiction that brought him to the brink of self-destruction. But this isn't just a story of despair. In a twist the pandemic brings, Daniel finds the strength to get clean and b…

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My Life Stuttering w/ Comedian Nick Viagas 23:03

2M ago23:03

23:03

On this episode of 'We're Done Here', a funny emotional wellness podcast, we hear the inspiring story of comedian Nick Viagas who triumphed over his stutter. Comedian Meka Mo delves into his journey and Nick provides an in-depth look at the stuttering community and life with a speech impairment. A must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration and …

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From Nepal to ATL with Comedian KC Shornima 54:33

3M ago54:33

54:33

Hello beautiful people of the Immigrant Jam Podcast Universe! We're back after a little break with a new episode featuring comedian KC Shornima who write for Saturday Night Live! KC grew up in Nepal and moved to Atlanta with her family as a child. We talk what it was like growing up amidst a civil war, not seeing her parents for 4 years, the meanin…

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Undercover Shopping Addiction w/ Kate Robards 27:16

3M ago27:16

27:16

Is it possible to be broke AND fabulous? 🛍️😂 This week on "We're Done Here," Meka Mo and comedian Kate Robards dish on the hilarious struggles of shopping habits! From impulse buys to the emotional rollercoaster of retail therapy, learn how to navigate the world of shopping (without breaking the bank!). Kate also shares relatable tales from her lif…

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Racial Trauma Series : Multi-racial Identity w/ Chanel Ali 21:29

3M ago21:29

21:29

Feeling 'other'? Hilarious multiracial comedian Chanel Ali joins Meka Mo on 'We're Done Here' to get real about navigating life as a person of color. This Philly firecracker (former host of Food Network's 'Food Debate!' and MTV's 'Girl Code' cast member) spills the tea on her wild journey - comedy and life! From selling everything to chase NYC drea…

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Lies, Cheatin' & Divorce with Comedian Stephen Bolles 26:40

4M ago26:40

26:40

Is an open relationship right for you? Watch to find out what NOT to do! Meka Mo sits down with comedian Stephen Bolles for a hilarious and heartbreaking tell-all about his open relationship disaster. Stephen bares all, revealing the lies, the cheating, and the journey to rebuild trust after his messy split from his Spanish-singer wife. Is an open …

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You Coulda Built Castles feat. Pakistani-American former Pro Gamer & comedian Danish Maqbool 59:20

4M ago59:20

59:20

This week Pakistani-American comedian & former Pro Halo player Danish Maqbool joins Lucie on the pod. Danish has toured the country opening for comedians like Hasan Minaj, Ramy Youssef and Mo Amer. On this episode Danish tells us about his old school dad who won the green card lottery, was scammed by his best friend and managed to hide the fact he …

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Racial Trauma Series: Being Jewish is Trauma w/ Ariel Elias 29:05

4M ago29:05

29:05

Join us for 'We're Done Here' with NYC comedian Meka Mo as we light up the conversation with the brilliantly funny Ariel Elias. This episode, part of our "Racial Trauma Series," explores the unique intersection of comedy and emotional wellness. 🤣💔 From the sun-starved streets of NYC to the warmth of Atlanta, Ariel spills the tea on being Jewish, th…

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Do Cry For Me Argentina Feat. Pepita Sandwich (The New Yorker) 57:42

4M ago57:42

57:42

This week the incredible Buenos Aires born illustrator & visual artists Pepita Sandwich (The New Yorker, Washington Post, Vogue) joins Lucie on the podcast to talk about her new book "The Art of Crying" which comes out on April 30th. Pepita's first two books were published by PRH in Spain and Argentina; Diario de Supervivencia (Survival Diaries 201…

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A Tough Year w/ Comedian Oscar Aydin 29:59

5M ago29:59

29:59

Remember that meme '2023: Same me, new trauma'? Comedian Oscar Aydin spills the tea on his 2023 dumpster fire and shares hilarious coping tips. 🔥 In this rollercoaster episode, our fab host Meka Mo and the ever-entertaining, NYC-based comedian Oscar Aydin unpack the emotional baggage of 2023 - a year that threw curveballs like no other. From heart-…

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Living with Tourette's w/ Comedian Dan Wickes 25:49

5M ago25:49

25:49

Ever wondered what it's like living with Tourette Syndrome? NYC roast battle champ Dan Wickes joins Meka Mo for a hilarious (and honest!) chat about his experiences, tweets, and life as a stand-up comedian navigating a neurodevelopmental disorder. From Long Island school days to sold-out shows, Dan dives deep into the funny, frustrating, and inspir…

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Mom's Recipes w/ Comedian Gus Constantellis 🍽️😋 26:19

5M ago26:19

26:19

Get ready for a hilarious yet touching episode that you won't soon forget. This week, Meka Mo gets real with Greek American comedian Gus Constantellis as he opens up about the sudden passing of his beloved mama❤️‍🩹. Now, he's honoring her memory (and keeping his sanity) by recreating her iconic Greek recipes 😋. This episode is equal parts laugh-out…

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I Don't Make Sense Anywhere Else Feat. Liberian-American comedian Meka Mo 42:59

5M ago42:59

42:59

This week Liberian-American-NYC-raised comedian Meka Mo joins Lucie on the podcast to talk growing up the only African person in Astoria, Queens, why she thinks she doesn't make sense anywhere but in NYC, Liberian history, how capitalism has made people in the US lonely, why she thinks burgers are stupid and so much more! SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PAT…

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Racial Trauma Series: Coping While Brown 🌎👊🏾 27:57

5M ago27:57

27:57

Zubi Ahmed, the queen of side-eye and stand-up, joins Meka Mo for a laugh-out-loud exploration of life as a South Asian Muslim woman in the Big Apple. 🍎 Zubi and host Meka Mo dive into the hilarious realities of navigating life and the comedy scene in NYC. Zubi and Meka talk cultural expectations, microaggressions, and mastering the art of self-car…

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From Japan to Ohio with Fumi Abe 56:54

5M ago56:54

56:54

This week Japanese-born-Ohio-raised comedian & podcaster Fumi Abe (Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Cash Cuties podcast) joins Lucie to talk about moving from Japan to Ohio at age 7, how his personality is different in Japanese, his plan to ban ranch dressing, why hentai is hack, translating inappopriate medical records for his mom when he was a kid,…

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Old School Gay! w/ Comedian Sheri Ciprane 25:05

6M ago25:05

25:05

Remember the glorious days of dial-up and AOL chatrooms? Well, comedian Sheri Ciprane does, and she's spilling the tea on navigating 90s guilt, battling addiction and anger, and discovering love in the heart of the Big Apple. This exiled Catholic school lesbian is as hilarious as a Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper bursting with turmoil and glitter glue. I…

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Racial Trauma Series : The International Black Man 32:57

6M ago32:57

32:57

We're Done with the sugarcoating. Meka Mo rips the bandaid off racial trauma one hilarious yet brutal episode at a time. 👊🏿😂 This special series of episodes kicks off with globe-trotting comedian, filmmaker, and cultural commentator Daddy! Get ready for a journey across continents and color lines as we explore how Daddy's globetrotting shaped his h…

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Gringo Washed w/ Colombian comedian Isa Medina 40:48

6M ago40:48

40:48

Colombian-American comedian & podcaster Isa Medina joins me this week to talk being a white Latina, is there a chance one of us could date Bad Bunny? Having no boundaries, moving from Bogota to Virginia, first kisses, why we need others to see our identities, and so much more! Send us your questions & comments to immigrantjam@gmail.com Follow the p…

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German Woo Girl Feat. Comedian Laura Sogar 43:11

6M ago43:11

43:11

Happy Holidays! This week the very funny German-American comedian & former non Olympic swimmer Laura Sogar joins us on the pod to talk growing up with a German mom, the German Christmas obsession, where aliens come from, how her parents fell in love in the sky, why everyone should travel if they can, bumping into K Pop stars, and the word for think…

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Location, Location, Therapy!✈️ Moving & New Beginnings w/ Glory Mora 25:14

6M ago25:14

25:14

NYC comedy queen Glorelys "Glory" Mora traded bodega burritos for Hollywood dreams, but navigating the West Coast ain't all avocado toast and palm trees. Join Meka Mo as they spill the guac on Glory's career shake-up, from surviving layoffs to landing a new job (and a hilarious new podcast!). This episode is your blueprint for embracing change, Dom…

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From Palestine to Alabama w/ comedian Atheer Yacoub 38:29

7M ago38:29

38:29

This week Palestinian-American comedian Atheer Yacoub (Denied Entry) is our guest to talk what it feels like to be Palestinian, why she doesn't want to die in Alabama, having no time for PTSD, what the Arabic language means to her, hitting squirrels, forming bonds with pebbles, why millionaires are psychopaths and so much more. Send us your answers…

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Live from the NY Comedy Fest! Part 2: Grief, Growth and Gratitude w/ Petey DeAbreu 23:08

7M ago23:08

23:08

Welcome to 'We’re Done Here,' the podcast that isn’t afraid to tackle life’s messiest and funniest moments head-on. In this episode, host Meka Mo and comedian Petey DeAbreu explore the darker corners of life, from grief and depression to Petey’s brother’s incarceration. 💪 In this unforgettable Part 2 of the live taping at the New York Comedy Festiv…

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Live from the NY Comedy Fest! Part 3: Gay and West Coasting w/ Dylan Adler 19:06

7M ago19:06

19:06

We're Done Here' wraps up an epic 3-part Season 3 premiere with a bang! Join host Meka Mo and comedy legend Dylan Adler for a no-holds-barred conversation recorded live at the New York Comedy Festival. 🎤🌟 Dylan spills the tea on being a Japanese gay man, navigating the comedy scene, and coming out to his brother (who also came out to him). Dylan sh…

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Live from the NY Comedy Fest! Part 1: Exercising and Having it All w/ Aminah Imani 18:36

7M ago18:36

18:36

Welcome to the Season 3 premiere of 'We’re Done Here,' your go-to podcast for emotional wellness. In this episode, Meka Mo and Aminah Imani share their insights on comedy, parenthood, and fitness, live from the New York Comedy Festival! 😊 Aminah is a rising comedic star who tours with Matteo Lane, a fitness buff, and a super MOM. She spills the bea…

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The Imminent Immigrant feat. Comedian Saaniya Abbas 46:10

7M ago46:10

46:10

Hello Cuties! This week the hilarious Saaniya Abbas joins Lucie on the pod while she was in town taking the NYC comedy scene by storm & it's a hot one! Saaniya is Indian, lives in Dubai and her IG exploded during the pandemic with her honest, hilarious & badass videos. After getting divorced Saaniya had the guts to get up on stage & turn her pain i…

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A Nicaraguan Kiwi feat. Comedian Javier Jarquin 57:44

8M ago57:44

57:44

This week Lucie is joined by comedian & "Card Ninja" Javier Jarquin, currently on Broadway with his comedy-card throwing show 'Card Ninja'. Javier was born in Costa Rica to Nicaraguan-Chinese parents, moved to Miami briefly at age 4 before his family settled in Christchurch, New Zealand where he grew up. We talk what it was like being the first for…

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Third Culture Kid feat. Actor James Tang 38:28

8M ago38:28

38:28

Our guest on this week's episode is actor & TikTok superstar James Tang (@jamesthetang) James war born in Thailand to a Chinese mother who was born in Korea, and a Chinese father who was born in Thailand. His parents met in Taiwan and James grew up going to an International School, before moving to Canada, Australia and finally the US. He is an imm…

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Not Here Not There Feat. Nour Hadidi 43:43

8M ago43:43

43:43

This week the hilarious & amazing Jordanian-Canadian comedian Nour Hadidi (FX's What We Do In The Shadows) joins Lucie on the podcast. This episode is jam packed with funnyness, wisdom nuggets and all the important stuff: we talk Jordanian frowns, finding a home within yourself, millenial mental health, getting ripped off by airlines, meatloaf, why…

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Finding American w/ Colin Boyd Shafer 34:59

9M ago34:59

34:59

This week I interviewed the amazing photo-journalist and educator Colin Boyd Shafer, whose new book FINDING AMERICAN comes out on October 31st. The book is absolutely incredible and beautiful. It features stories of immigrants from all 50 states and is an epic journey through America, and in turn, the world. Colin spent over a year covering over 50…

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Not Spicy White feat. Uzbekistan-Born Comedian Natan Badalov 52:27

9M ago52:27

52:27

We're back! Please excuse the interruption in our programming. Uzbekistan-born-NYC-raised comedian Natan Badalov joins Lucie on the podcast to talk being the darkest kid in Yeshiva, if Jews are white, small d**k energy, women, superstitions and why he thinks vegans are full of ... Check out Natan on IG @natanbadalov Check out the podcast @immigrant…

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An American in Paris w/ Terrence Wong 46:47

10M ago46:47

46:47

PLEASE excuse the silence! Immigrant Jam is on the road! We are back and this time with an episode recorded in beautiful Paris while I am on tour with my new stand up hour. This episode features Terrence Wong, comedian from America who moved to Paris and does stand up comedy there. Terrence's parents are also immigrants, so he is basically an immig…

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Low Key White On the Inside w/ comedian Soo Ra 49:36

10M ago49:36

49:36

Our guest this week is comedian Soo Ra, who was born in Korea and adopted by a white family in Michigan as a baby. We talk about what looking Korean but not speaking the language or having grown up with any Korean culture feels like, why she thinks she is related to King Kong, what she would say to her birthmother if she ever met her, watching K dr…

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A Strange Jew To Be feat. Naomi Karavani (Redacted Tonight) 53:34

11M ago53:34

53:34

This week's slightly delayed episode features comedian Naomi Karavani (Redacted Tonight). Naomi grew up with Yemeni-Israeli Jewish parents in New Jersey, lived a life as an archeologist and is now a comedian living in NYC. We talk ancient civilizations, the mystery of the Yemeni-Jewish conehead wedding tradiiton, how she lost her job because of the…

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Herring on Challah Feat. Rapper & Comedian Kosha Dillz 47:31

11M ago47:31

47:31

We're back with another delicious episode this week featuring Israeli-American rapper & comedian Kosha Dillz (MTV's Wild n Out) aka Ramy Matan Even-Esh. From getting sober in jail and turning his life around to becoming a rapper, Ramy's story is touching and hilarious. We talk the power of writing, his Jewish identity, the importance of failure, ba…

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La Gran Puta feat. Comedian Lissa Lenis 45:16

11M ago45:16

45:16

This week the hilarious half Colombian, half Puerto Rican, Queens native, comedian Lissa Lenis joins me on the podcast. Lissa talks candidly about her weight loss journey and her plans to get a Brazilian Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck, we get into what it means to be a New Yorker, the telenovela that is her family, cheating Dads, how to live on an Indian…

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The Great Hack(er) Feat. Carolina Ravassa (Sombra, Raze) 35:41

11M ago35:41

35:41

The time has come for Carolina Ravassa, Colombian-born actress, producer & voice of Sombra on Overwatch/2 & Raze on Valorant, and so much more to make her Immigrant Jam debut! Carolina and I have been friends and Overwatch family for over 6 years and had an absolute blast talking growing up in Cali, Vagina Monologues, what fame feels like, banning …

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Rough Around the Edges feat. Zahid Dewji 49:43

12M ago49:43

49:43

It's a brand new episode featuring comedian Zahid Dewji (The Tonight Show w/ Jimmy Fallon). Zahid joins Lucie to talk his Tanzanian-Indian parents, murdering house plants, stoners vs. drunks, his list of food grievances, why arguing is fun and so so SO much more! This is a hot episode filled with laughs and immigrant philosophies! Check out the Pat…

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My Head Is A Phenomenal Jail Feat. Kunal Arora 59:54

12M ago59:54

59:54

This is episode is a WILD one. This week the HILARIOUS Indian-American-Queens-NYC-raised comedian Kunal C. Arora joins me on the podcast. Strap in because this conversation goes a mile a minute. From being sent to Muslim "fat camp" as a skinny Hindu boy, to whether or not humanity needs religion, to Kunal's dreams of starting a cult where everyone …

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Chinese Boricua w/ Comedian James Camacho 50:26

12M ago50:26

50:26

This week the hilarious half Chinese, half Puerto Rican comedian James Camacho is on the podcast to talk his Chinese mother and Puerto Rican father, apologies - how much they mean and why they matter, happiness and if it's a myth, not being allowed to do what you love, how parents screw their kids up, why America is gaslighting everyone, James' cra…

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Comic Con Knucklehead w/ Ming Chen (Comic Book Men) 52:02

1y ago52:02

52:02

The amazing Ming Chen (AMC's Comic Book Men) joins Lucie on the pod this week and talks his love for comic cons, how he fell into a TV career, his Chinese parents and why he never learned to speak Chinese, how Kevin Smith's movie CLERKS changed his life, finding a way to do what you love, why Asians are less angry, Alaskan strip clubs and SO MUCH M…

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You Better Be Funny! Feat. Mom Com NYC aka Alyce Chan 58:44

1y ago58:44

58:44

This week the amazing, badass Chinese-Canadian-American online mom comedy sensation Alyce Chan joins Lucie on the podcast. They talk growing up in Vancouver, working in her parent's Chinese supermarket, how embarrassed Alyce was of being Chinese well into her 30's until a car accident changed her perspective on her parent's sacrifices, making comed…

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Hungary Eyes feat. Peter Grosz (The Menu, Veep) 57:29

1y ago57:29

57:29

This week Hungarian-American actor, writer, comedian, improviser & Broadway star Peter Grosz (The Menu, Veep, Seth Meyers, Colbert) joins Lucie on the podcast to talk lessons from his Hungarian/Romanian immigrant father, improv brain, the value in travel and taking risks, rooming with Seth Meyers, where persistence comes from, his big Trump-diarrhe…

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Prince of Pakistan w/ Comedian Mohtasham Yaqub 49:46

1y ago49:46

49:46

This week upcoming Pakistani comedian Mohtasham Yaqub joins Lucie to talk about growing up in Pakistan as a child movie star, his disastruous audition for The Voice, how he got started in stand up, moving to Minnesota, the time he got scammed by John Casablancas, and SO MUCH MORE. For early access to episodes, extras and to support the podcast plea…

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What The HELL Am I? Feat. Aleksey Igudesman & Julia Rhee 1:02:19

1y ago1:02:19

1:02:19

This week the incredibly accomplished, internationally renowned & supremely talented violinist, composer, writer and comedian Aleksey Igudesman and former musician & founder of the Music Traveler app Julia Rhee join us. We talk the definition of home, being nation fluid, how creativity keeps you happy, enjoying life despite hardships, music, accept…

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Home is A Mindset Feat. Immigrantly's Saadia Khan 58:59

1y ago58:59

58:59

This week we cross pollinate immigrant themed podcasts by welcoming the amazing Pakistani-American host of Immigrantly Podcast and human rights activist Saadia Khan to join us. Lucie and Saadia talk being othered, raw truths, the importance of letting people tell their own stories, if it's ok to ask people where they are from, the moment Saadia fou…

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