Hopefully you're here to learn more about when things go wrong in comedy and not because you were searching for something that would get you on an FBI watchlist. In today's episode we discuss what happens when things go wrong in love and comedy, ways you can recognize/predict it, and how to come out of it stronger/funnier/happier/better. Timestamps…

We had super FUN with a super FAN this week. Raedene has sent in so many amazing questions so this week we decided to ask HER some questions too. Raedene is one of Sacramento's most energetic and talented young comics and a joy to be around, so we lost track of time in all the fun and get a strong "young comic" perspective on early comedy advice an…

A journey of 1,000 miles starts with...Vanessa Carlton? No, it starts with a single step. Speaking of single things, on this episode Aurora and Drew give advice to recent non-singles to make the most of dating early on and offer up their best tips to grow as a comedian in your early years of comedy. Timestamps: 00:00: Intro 2:48: Dating Dealbreaker…

Wait, didn't we hear this episode before? It's the return of Sydney Stigerts with life updates, amazingly fun game answers, and some pocketed punchlines that go deeper than the pockets on JNCO jeans. Topics in this episode include: Stage Attire Dos and Don'ts, Marry F Kill of our favorite venue types to perform comedy in, Syd's 2 Truths and a Lie: …

Aurora and Drew are back with a vengeance for season 2 of The Love & Comedy Podcast. In this episode you'll get a run down of the new games to expect in season 2 and the changes being made. Topics in this episode include: Stage Attire Dos and Don'ts, Marry F Kill of our favorite venue types to perform comedy in Timestamps: 00:00: Intro to Season 2 …

H.A.G.S. and Keep In Touch! It's summer break for The Love and Comedy Podcast, so we spared no expense with our final guest of our freshman year, Gavin from Sacramento's top morning radio show, The Wake Up Call! We know what you're thinking: "Drew and Aurora, Gavin isn't a comedian, he can't be on the podcast" WRONG. Gavin did stand-up comedy for a…

As promised, this week's episode features a very special guest...YOU! Just kidding! Due to a scheduling snafu, we reached back into the questions bag and pulled two listener questions for a deep dive to make Episode 20 a special one. We answer the important relationship question: "How have you stayed together so long?" and have a very in-depth disc…

If you’re looking for the FAQ section on Drew and Aurora, THIS is the page you’re looking for! In this episode your hosts discuss the questions they get asked most often when people find out they are married comedians. Do two comedians under one roof create a Megazord of hilarity or are they a basic-a$$ couple behind the scenes? They even dive into…

You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have...The Love and Comedy Podcast Episode #18! This week, Aurora and Drew discuss their thoughts and actions when things are going well or when things are taking a turn for the worse. How do you survive a bad crowd? How do you make the most of a good one? Discover this and more …

On this episode, Drew and Aurora discuss nifty NFTs and the coolest crypto trends...scratch that, they talk about metaphorically investing your time, energy, and even your money (in the least MLM/FTX way possible). What is worth your time and money in love and comedy and what investments don't pay dividends and leave you with a negative ROI. Drew a…

You don't want to SKIP this episode where Drew and Aurora discuss "taking the leap" in love and comedy. HOP in with your hosts to see if they are BOUND for greatness. These funny bunnies leapt into marriage and sprung full-force into their pursuit of comedy and now they want to help YOU make the big change you need in your life. Follow hosts @auror…

Your hosts are all over the place this week, physically and metaphorically speaking. Drew and Aurora sit down to update you on their latest progress, discuss the pros and cons of being apart on the road, and dish out their food secrets while on tour. This episode is filled with honk-honks and ha-has as Drew and Aurora discuss life on the road for 2…

Isaac Newton had an apple falling from a tree to show him gravity, Archimedes had a rising bathtub to prove displacement, and the Shafers have...missed coffee dates to prove their love? This episode is filled with ah-has and ha-has as Drew and Aurora discuss the big game-changing moments in their love life and comedy careers. Tune in to learn somet…

What do Coachella, Bonnaroo, and Stagecoach all have in common? They're NOT the festivals we discuss on this episode! Join us as we interview festival VET, Morgan Gallo, who has appeared in festivals all across the country and knows a thing or two because she's seen a thing or two. This episode is all about the most divisive comedy gathering, the c…

This week we talk "duck theory" and how comedians can seem calm and confident on the surface while their feet are paddling like hell to keep them afloat. Surprises abound as we discuss our introvert/extrovert nature, the inner thoughts of us at our comedian wedding, and we peel back the curtain and reveal our thoughts while performing. Are Drew and…

What's it like balancing your pursuit of true love with the pursuit of your biggest dream? This week we find out with a guy who is extremely passionate about both, Ellis Rodriguez (Hart of the City, San Francisco International Comedy Competition winner). Catfish, "side-chicks", and exes pepper this episode's journey through finding ways to make lov…

If there is an elephant in the room, you address it, and nobody finds those elephants better than our guest this week, Robert Omoto. Robert is a father and one of the best riffing comics we know. This week he teaches us his work ethic, balancing work/family/comedy, and gives us insight into how his brain works on stage. Then we play a quick round o…

This week is your chance to really get to know hosts Drew Shafer and Aurora Singh as they dive deep into some fun icebreaker-type questions. You know it's a good discussion when even your hosts learn a thing or two about each other. We discuss the importance of "Date Day", what we would do if we didn't do comedy, and discuss our favorite comedians/…

It's double couple trouble on this week's episode. This week we are happy to have another comedy couple on our podcast, Becky Lynn and Ben Rice. We discuss dating while pursuing a comedy career, balancing kids and comedy careers, and play a quick round of a variation of our normal closing game called "Partner Punchlines". Follow hosts @aurorasinghc…

This week we are happy to have one of the most authentic comedians we have ever seen, Emma Haney, on the podcast. We discuss Emma's marriage and divorce and their rise to Mrs. Maisel levels of comedy. We also hear the good side and bad side of dating people in the comedy world, as only Emma can tell it. Finally, we talk about truth in comedy and be…

In this episode, Drew and Aurora sit down with Roast Battle Bay Area producer, Josh Means (@jmeanz) to discuss the art of roast battling, hear his wildest roast stories, and decide whether a Shafer v. Shafer roast battle would be good for ratings or not. Stay tuned every Thursday for new episodes featuring interviews with some of our favorite comed…

This week we are happy to have a self-proclaimed Short King, Steph Sanders stop in. We discuss dating while pursuing a comedy career, the quickest way to attract a large group of tall women to your shows, and have tons of laughs learning about 10 things a woman needs to be Steph's perfect woman. Stay tuned every Thursday for new episodes featuring …

The fans have spoken, and, in this episode, they have been heard. In this episode, Drew and Aurora tackle some of their favorite random questions they've received, including who would play them in a movie, if they'd even be together if only 1 of them did comedy, and how long it will take for this comedy path to divide them. Stay tuned every Thursda…

To quote Real Housewife of NYC Sonja Morgan, “Jealousy is a natural feeling, even when you’re happy for the person and you love them.” In this episode, Drew and Aurora discuss jealousy and competition as a comedy couple. Whether it’s how they react to fans hitting on their partner after the show or how they react when one is finding more success th…

In this episode, Drew and Aurora sit down with Drew's better-looking twin, Sydney Stigerts (@sydstig) to talk about managing jealousy when your partner isn't in the entertainment industry and hear about some of Syd's wildest post-show adventures. Stay tuned every Thursday for new episodes featuring interviews with some of our favorite comedians! Pl…

I watched all the Oscars best picture nominees except one. Tune in to this episode to find out which one of the nominated films I just could not watch and my thoughts on the other nine. I'm also googling as I go to let you know where you can watch each of the films, should you wish to partake. Also discussed: the unhinged livestreams on my TikTok f…

In this surprise intro episode, married comedians Drew Shafer and Aurora Singh discuss what to expect from this podcast and answer the two most common questions they get: "What got you started in comedy?" and "How did you meet?" Stay tuned every Thursday for new episodes featuring interviews with some of our favorite comedians, starting Feb. 23rd, …

It's been 10 years since American Horror Story: Coven. I played one of Kathy Bates' Madame LaLaurie's daughters. I had two sisters, played by Ashlynn Ross and Jennifer Lynn Warren. This interview marks the first time the three of us have all been together in the last 10 years. We're talking all about our favorite memories from working on the show, …

On this episode, I'm discussing my magical hat, my first trip to Vegas as a sober person, my end-of-year rituals for transitioning to the new year, and my feelings at the end of 2 years of working on a documentary I've finally finished. As always, I have a movie and drink of the week for you. Want to support the show? Have a request or a comment? J…

I'm talking about all my favorite horror movies across four different subgenres. If you're looking for something scary to watch, you've come to the right place. Don't forget to subscribe to the Foxy Foxy Films YouTube channel to see my new horror short HELLISH: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/foxyfoxyonyoutube Join Patreon for bonus episodes and more exclusi…

On this episode, I'm discussing getting stung by bees and the home remedy I used involving a condiment, what I've learned from being sober for 2 years now, and recommending two great recent docu-series I'm loving. Also discussed: the problems I have with movie theater concession stand menus' evolution and people eating a cheeseburger in the theater…

In a quest to quell my lower back pain, I started visiting a chiropractor and the experience was full of surprises. I also went for a massage and was unexpectedly assigned a male massage therapist who was peak uncomfortable energy. No drink of the week this episode but a great movie recommendation at the end, as always. Check out the Patreon: www.p…

I really didn't wanna have to do this. But I have to talk about the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial because the internet has forced my hand with its misinformation, misogyny, and the like. I'm talking about the smear campaign against Amber that has apparently been engineered by Depp's team, the audio recordings of Johnny yelling at Amb…

Owen Harn is an actor with over 40 film and television credits. He's also a real-life Florida man and he's on an upcoming Netflix series called...well...Florida Man. We're talking about Florida, what it's like to be a regional actor outside New York and LA, his experience on True Detective (he was in that famous six-minute tracking shot), and what …

One late night in 2015, I was bartending in New York City. In walked a Swedish young man with the look to match—blonde-haired and blue-eyed—and opened a tab with a credit card bearing only the initials GM. We struck up a fast friendship; he told me he worked for a socialite in the city. It wouldn't be until four years later that Rasmus saw Ghislain…

In this episode, I'm talking about my recent nose surgery (rhinoplasty), the question I keep getting about my acting career, how Joe Rogan has proved that more isn't always more, and the new movie studio being built in space. Also discussing my investigative work and the word gumshoe. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join Patreon for bonus content: patreon.com/ra…

It's all yellow today because that's the vibe but also because that's the color of all the food on the Thanksgiving dinner plate in the South. Discussing cultural differences in the holiday celebrations across different parts of America, as well as the age-old question: why do people walk into a movie halfway through and sit down like that's normal…

Inspired by a fan mail, I'm recounting my all-time favorite memory of horrific turbulence on a flight. I'm also discussing the turbulent aftermath of going public with a big story in the press. Also touching on the worst Macbook ever made—the 2017 edition which saw Apple remove all the ports for no discernible reason—which I happen to own. Love the…

On today's episode, I'm discussing a wild experience with an edible and the possibility that self-care has gone too far. As always, I have an alcohol-free drink and movie recommendation for you. Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Subscribe to my YouTube for full video episodes! Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Hosted on Aca…

Today I'm talking about my recent trip to Texas which was...full of surprises, a mystery at my local CBD store, some strange synchronistic events, and the new Spike Lee documentary. Also discussed: the strangeness of the internet and how I posted a funny cat video while uncontrollably sobbing. As always, I have a (Texas-themed) movie and alcohol-fr…

The Jeopardy guy got fired for using pejorative terms against females 10 years ago. And South Park—after 23 seasons of outrageous insults and slurs against just about everyone—just won a $900 million deal for streaming. Does it make sense? Not really. Also discussed: my virtual callback for a national commercial, going to the movies to see The Gree…

Is living life on your own terms the ultimate freedom, even if it means you never achieve conventional markers of success like money and recognition? A question for artists, especially timely when considered alongside the newest statistics on rent prices in America. Also discussed: are we supposed to have "plans" again already? Because I don't. As …

Have you ever wanted to find a creative partner, bandmate, or a business partner but didn't know where to look? Well, you could always try a dating app. On this episode, my partner Christian Wallace and I are discussing the story of how we met, how we started working together, and exchanging stories of times we ended up on the cutting room floor wh…

George Van Tassel built the Integratron in the 1950s. It was a dome-shaped building situated in the desert that was meant to bestow immortality upon the humans who entered it. It was never completed, as Van Tassel died suddenly when the structure was at 90% completion. Before he died, he said aliens had beamed him into a spaceship and told him he h…

Today's episode includes an Oscar recap, my all-consuming efforts to look decent, wondering if I'm too calm, and problematic Yelpers. Also discussed: how noisy an environment instantly becomes at the moment you start shooting something. Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Follow the show on Instagram where I post extra/curated content from ea…

What does it mean to be California sober? I'm talking about that and the Demi Lovato documentary on today's episode. Also discussed: a real-time drink review of HopTea, the music they play in the grocery store, a story about starfish, and UFO sightings. Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Check out my YouTube to see the video version of this …

This week, we're discussing a home improvement project disaster, my experience getting the COVID vaccine, and breaking down a problematic short story by Raymond Carver. Also discussed: the fascinating documentary "American Movie" and the guy who had shrimp tails in his Cinnamon Toast Crunch. This week's drink of choice is Curious Elixirs (no. 4 is …

Today I'm recounting my first outings of the post-covid era, including a maddening trip to the movies, eating at a bar (as a sober person), and staying in a hotel that wasn't clean enough. I'm also reading the Oscar nominees for the first time and giving my reactions, predictions, and airing my grievances with two major snubs. Don't forget to rate …

Remember listening to the radio and getting a CD for Christmas? We're discussing this and other old-timey things that seem like they could have happened 100 years ago but didn't. Also discussed: the way Britney Spears was treated, extreme woke-ism, the phases of writing a screenplay, and three valuable tips for actors. This week's drink is New Orle…

Today I'm talking about experiences going to the movies, problems with milk, working with Will Ferrell, and the fascinating mind of Ingmar Bergman. And a question: will alcohol become the new cigarettes of society? Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Subscribe to my YouTube for video clips fr…