Grab a pillow and get ready to gab because you’re invited to THE slumber party of the season with the best friends you’ve been manifesting. Every episode, comedian Yamini Nambimadom is joined by fellow comedians, artists, influencers, and experts to chat about the topics that shape our lives, from buzzworthy gossip to current events and world politics. Stay up on the latest headlines the “Pillow Fight” way, with classic sleepover games “F**k-marry-kill” and “Would You Rather?” and stick arou ...
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Facial Recognition Comedy is a group of stand-up comedians who identify as women of Indian, South Asian, or Arab descent. It was founded to dispel the myth that “there can only be one,” as well as to emphasize that “we are not the same person.” In our podcast, FRC founders Fizaa Dosani, Pallavi Gunalan, and Zahra Ali sit down with a new guest each week to probe their unique perspectives, as well as discuss our own history, culture, and challenges as women of color.
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Swiftie Drama, Elon v. Zuck, and Hollywood Overlords 🎬🚀: Pillow Fight with Sahana Srinivasan 💥Swiftie Drama, Elon v. Zuck, and Hollywood Overlords 🎬🚀 This week on "Pillow Fight," host Yamini Nambimadom is joined by comedian and actress, Sahana Srinivasan. From sharing tales of their upbringing and family dynamics to contemplating life as an only ch…
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Keeping It In The Family w/ Amanda & Amber Miller
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FMK & Fangirling: Pillow Fight 🛌 with the Miller Sisters 👯♀️ Get ready for some pillow talk! This week on "Pillow Fight," host Yamini Nambimadom snuggles up with comedy powerhouses, the Miller sisters, Amanda & Amber. They dish on their journey to finding their signature colors, and navigating the thrilling roller coaster of sisterhood, and more. …
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Little Secrets Everywhere w/ Avery Girion
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Pop Culture Splash: Comedian Avery Girion Unpacks Hot Topics 🎭🍿🏛️Get ready for a wild ride, because this week Yamini Nambimadom and the ever-entertaining comedian Avery Girion are trading notes on the chaos of summer jobs, the excitement of apartment swaps, and the future-is-here phenomenon of takeout delivery robots. 🤖💼🏡 Their game of "F***, Marry…
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The Bisexual Renaissance w/ Charlie James
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Killer Whales 🐳 Kourtney's Baby Bump🤰 Beyoncé's Swedish Crisis🚨 & Martha's Thirst Traps 🔥: This Week in Pop Culture, Yamini and Charlie are back with a 🔥 piping hot episode of Pillow Fight, this week covering the latest in ✨ pop culture! Killer whales are attacking boaters in Norway! 😱 What's going on with these 🐋 apex predators? Kourtney Kardashia…
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An Insecure Man is a Loaded Gun w/ Zoë Rose Bryant
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Get your tea cups ready 🫖🫖! This week Yamini Nambimadom and the brilliant writer and culture critic Zoë Rose Bryant are stirring up a pop culture storm. Our Spidey senses are tingling as Tom Holland claims he has no "rizz". Say it isn’t so, Spidey! 🕸️🕷️ Meanwhile, Ryan Gosling shows off his geeky side as a closeted Doctor Who superfan. 🚀Whoopi Gold…
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👚Grab your jammies and pillow! It's time to dive into another episode of "Pillow Fight"! 🎉 Yamini Nambimadom is joined by friend, writer, and comedian Madi Hart. They discuss the latest in pop culture, including the rumored flirtation between Jeremy Allen White and Jennifer Coolidge 💑, the recent breakup between Taylor Swift and Matty Healy, frontm…
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This week, Yamini rides solo and shares the news that Pillow Fight nabbed a coveted mention in Vulture as a favorite comedy podcast! From there, she dives headfirst into some hot topics, including Netflix original content and how it squares up against... Netflix original content. Next, she takes on a culinary conundrum in a "F***, Marry, Kill" chal…
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The Brain Is The Biggest Erogenous Zone w/ Morgan Jay
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Grab your jammies and pillow; it's time to dive into another episode of "Pillow Fight"! 😄 Host Yamini Nambimadom and guest Morgan Jay kick things off with a laugh 😂 about cardboard doppelgängers and their peculiar misadventures on dating apps 💑. They swap stories about their experiences with weddings of all sorts and discuss celebs Mindy Kaling, Gr…
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Rebrands, Romances, and Revelations w/ Isaiah Washington & Maria Smal
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Hey, Pillow Fighters! It's time to hang out with a fab trio - Yamini, Isaiah Washington, and Maria Smal. They're going to take you on a wild ride into the crazy world of celebrity rebrands, meeting their heroes, and all the hottest gossip. Expect some serious OMG moments, juicy tidbits, and stories that will have you gasping. Get ready to get shook…
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A Hilarious Freaky Friday: Sequels, s*x, and other taboo topics get the Pillow Fight treatment. The fun begins with a discussion of social media, including the pitfalls of targeted ads and the tendency to become consumed by our online lives. Yamini and Raya also dive into the latest celebrity news, dishing on everything from the Imagine Dragons' su…
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Subscribe to our show and leave a five-star review if you listen on Apple Podcasts! This week, I invited Anjali Chakra to come gossip with me! Anjali is a New York-based event planner and content creator. Her work is informed by her outspoken advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. In her spare time, she enjoys hunting for NY's best Banh Mi, visiting lo…
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Subscribe to our show and leave a five-star review if you listen on Apple Podcasts! This week, I invited Dove Clarke to come gossip with me! Dove is a California-based business owner and content creator famous for their fabulous outfits and incredible commentary. You can find more of Dove on Twitter and Instagram @lovedoveclarke. In this episode, D…
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Subscribe to our show and leave a five-star review if you listen on Apple Podcasts! This week, I invited Missy Martinez to come gossip with me! Missy is a former world renowned pornstar, radio host, centerfold and AVN award winner. Now, she is a writer for Hustler Magazine and she loves manatees. You can find her on twitter @MissyXmartinez. In this…
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Subscribe to our show and leave a five-star review if you listen on Apple Podcasts! This week, I invited Jeremy Scheck to come gossip with me! Jeremy is a TikTok culinary creator with 2.5M followers across all social platforms as well as a student at Cornell University double majoring in Spanish and Italian. He has been featured in such media outle…
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Subscribe to our show and leave a five-star review if you listen on Apple Podcasts! This week, I invited Hannah Chaddha to come gossip with me! Hannah is a 21-year-old graduate student who is most notable for appearing on the historic 23rd season of Big Brother where she was also a member of the well-known Cookout alliance. She is all about sharing…
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SMOKING IS DANGEROUS FOR DINOSAURS W/ ZAVIOR PHILLIPS
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This week, I invited writer, comedian, award-winning filmmaker, and my frequently shirtless roommate Zavior Phillips to come gossip with me. Zavior is LA-based & Nashville raised, and still a good ole Southern boy at heart. Follow him on Instagram @zavior.jpeg. In this episode: - Will Smith's tantric sex trip - Bernie and Elon should just kiss alre…
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PETE DAVIDSON IS THE ULTIMATE GROUPIE W/ JENNY YANG
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This week, I invited award winning comedian, writer, podcast host, and speaker Jenny Yang to come gossip with me. Jenny is based in LA and performs regularly. You can find more of her on Twitter and Instagram @jennyyangtv. In this episode, we discuss: - Warren Buffett's windowless dorm - Mark Zuckerberg's frontal lobe - How guys who can't fuck are …
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FREUD THINKS YOU WERE AN UGLY BABY W/ SERENA SHAHIDI
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This week, I invited Serena Shahidi to come gossip with me. Otherwise known as glamdemon2004, Serena is a NYC-based influencer, comedian, and struggling socialite. She currently hosts the podcast Let Me Ruin Your Life while also making TikToks that ruin her own life. You can find more of her on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @glamdemon2004. In this…
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This week, I invited Maggie Winters (@saggiesplinters on Twitter & Instagram) to come gossip with me. Maggie is a Chicago-based comedian whose hilarious character videos have been featured on Buzzfeed, Time Out, and Vulture. We discuss messy marriages, why we'd rather be famous than happy, and bad improv. 💁♀️ STAY SASSY 💁♀️ 🔗 Follow Yamini | http…
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BOOTY SHORTS ARE ILLEGAL W/ MARIANNA NASCIMENTO
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This week, I invited Marianna Nascimento (@itsmariannnna on Twitter & Instagram) to come gossip with me. Marianna is a Toronto-based Brazilian-Canadian actor, comedian, and writer. This episode, we talked about the Olympics, the new OLD movie, and sexy potters. 💁♀️ STAY SASSY 💁♀️ 🔗 Follow Yamini | https://beacons.ai/yamini 🛍️ Merch | yamininambim…
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SPREADING OUR SEED W/ HARPER-ROSE DRUMMOND
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This week, I invited Harper-Rose Drummond (@harperrosed on Twitter & Instagram) to come gossip with me. Harper-Rose is a comedian who performs across the country. She currently co-hosts the hilarious podcast Clowncast with Niles Abston. This episode, we talked about Nick Cannon's infinite babies, Bezos in space, and feeling bad for Khloe Kardashian…
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THE VIBES IN THE WOMB W/ JACK ATKINS
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This week, I invited Jack Atkins (@jackatkins21 on Twitter & Instagram and @jatkins21 on TikTok) to come gossip with me. Jack is an Economics student at the University of Chicago who recently appeared on Netflix's "The Circle" (which included pretending to be a sorority girl, fucking up makeup, and ending up a jolly old Santa). This episode, we tal…
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MORE STONERS IN OFFICE W/ MOHANAD ELSHIEKY
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This week, I invited Mohanad Elshieky (@mohanadelshieky on Twitter and @mohanad.elshieky on Instagram) to come gossip with me. Mohanad is a New York City based stand up comedian and writer who has been featured on Conan, Comedy Central and currently works for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. This episode, we talked about public sex scandals, Usher's…
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Episode 153: When the Pendulum Swings
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Zahra and Fizaa talk about getting back into real life, the future of social audio, assimilating into white culture, and more! Who got flashed during their IRL comedy set? Tune in to the Facial Recognition Comedy Podcast on your podcast app, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, or Spreaker to find out!…
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CROSSFIT IS A CULT W/ SHELBY WOLSTEIN
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This week, I invited Shelby Wolstein (@shelbywolstein on Twitter and Instagram) to come gossip with me. Shelby is a Los Angeles-based comic and actor and current co-host of the Keeping Records podcast. This episode, we talked about how Snooki prepared for motherhood, why we'll never excel as rock climbers, and some rashes we've had recently 💁♀️ ST…
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Episode 152: Made in Newark with Ibrahim Khalif
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Comedian, friend, and fellow Jersey kid, Ibrahim Khalif joins Zahra to talk about his #1 ranked comedy album, Placebo. Go get it on Apple Music! They talk about paving their own paths when gatekeepers play favorites. Who wins the debate on women vs. men? Tune in to the Facial Recognition Comedy Podcast on your podcast app, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher…
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REFORMING THE PAPARAZZI W/ MAT GEORGE
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This week, I invited Mat George (@matchu_chutrain on Twitter and Instagram) to come gossip with me. Mat is an LA based content creator known on the internet for pretending to be straight and co-hosting She Rates Dogs: The Podcast. This episode, we talked about ethical paparazzi, pride flag discourse, and Kim vs. Taylor. 💁♀️ STAY SASSY 💁♀️ 🔗 Follo…
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This week, I invited Katherine Ryan (@kathbum on Twitter and Instagram) to come gossip with me. Katherine is a Canadian comedian who lives and works primarily in the UK. Her specials ‘In Trouble’ and ‘Glitter Room’, as well as her sitcom ‘The Duchess’, are streaming on Netflix. Pre-order her upcoming book, 'The Audacity' in advance of its September…
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This week, I invited Liva Pierce (@realchoppedliva on Twitter and @choppedliva on Instagram & TikTok) to come gossip with me. Liva is a is a Chicago-based comedian known for their iconic video sketches and even more iconic 6 foot 2 stature (It's true, you should see a picture of the two of us together). We talked about Zoey 101's baby, how Disney S…
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Episode 151: Petty Online with Yamini Nambimadom
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Comedian, actor, writer, and bisexual icon, Yamini Nambimadom joins Pallavi to talk Twitter, the false fear surrounding cancel culture, and how to hold people accountable. We talk about how social media helps us and hurts us and how to separate our personalities from what our parents projected on us. What insecurities do Desi women have to unlearn …
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REAL HOUSEWIVES OF THE RACE TRAITORS W/ VINNY THOMAS
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This week, I invited Vinny Thomas (@vinn_ayy on Instagram & Twitter) to come gossip with me. Vinny is a is a Chicago-based comedian, actor, and writer who you may know from his sketches featuring aliens, animals, and even the occasional human. He has performed all over Chicago and has been featured by outlets like Al Jazeera, WGN, Buzzfeed UK, and …
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This week, I invited Bridget Foley (@bridgetmfoley on Instagram & Twitter) to come gossip with me. Bridget is a New York based comedian and actress who apparently throws incredible parties. We talked about celebrity homewares, Netflix reality shows, and working in retail. 💁♀️ STAY SASSY 💁♀️ 🔗 Follow Yamini | https://beacons.ai/yamini 🛍️ Merch | y…
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ELON MUSK DONATES TO MY PUSSY W/ ELY KREIMENDAHL
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This week, I invited Ely Kreimendahl (@elykreimendahl on Instagram & Twitter) to come gossip with me. Ely is a queer comedian, writer, and actor based in NYC. They studied improv, sketch writing and acting at Upright Citizens Brigade, HB Studio NYC, the Second City Chicago and Brooklyn Comedy Collective. She is currently an artist -in-residence at …
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FEEDING TWO BIRDS WITH ONE SCONE W/ KYLIE BRAKEMAN
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This week, I invited Kylie Brakeman (@deadeyebrakeman on Instagram & Twitter) to come gossip with me. Kylie is an LA based comedian recently named to Wesley Morris and A.O. Scott's Great Performers issue for the New York Times. She has previously written and performed for UCB's Maude, Mess Hall, and Characters Welcome; as well as The Pack Theater's…
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DEV PATEL IS THE KING OF MISSIONARY SEX W/ NIKA LOMAZZO & ANYA VOLZ
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This week, I invited NYC-based comedians and Best Mistakes podcast co-hosts Nika Lomazzo (@nikalomazzo on Twitter & Instagram) and Anya Volz (@anyavolz on Twitter & Instagram) to come gossip with me. We talked about Twitter feuds, how Scientology is going to get Charli D'Amelio, and high-profile celebrity romances. Best Mistakes (Nika & Anya's Podc…
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This week, I invited comedian, actor, and musician Dylan Adler (@dylanadler6 on Twitter & @dylanadler_ Instagram) to gossip with me. We talked about insider trading, reality show villains, and the horrors of improv. Keep an eye out for Dylan's upcoming podcast with Kelly Bachman, Cue Music! 💁♀️ STAY SASSY 💁♀️ 🔗 Follow Yamini | https://beacons.ai/…
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SUBLETTING FROM THE JOKER W/ PALLAVI GUNALAN
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This week, I invited scientist & comedian Pallavi Gunalan (@pallavigunalan on Twitter & Instagram) to gossip with me. We talked about women in the music industry, "cancel culture", and the bad takes we used to have. Check out Pallavi's Impostor Bear web comic as well! 💁♀️ STAY SASSY 💁♀️ 🔗 Follow Yamini | https://beacons.ai/yamini 🛍️ Merch | yamin…
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SKINNY JEANS FOR YOUR ARMS W/ ISABELLA ZANOBINI
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This week, I invited my friend Isabella Zanobini (@burratababe on Twitter) to gossip with me. We talked about entry-level consumer scams, our favorite healthy snacks, and bad fashion choices we've made. 💁♀️ STAY SASSY 💁♀️ 🔗 Follow Yamini | https://beacons.ai/yamini 🛍️ Merch | yamininambimadom.com/shop 🎉 Discounts for Pillow Fight Besties | https:…
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THE ZUCCHINI THAT INSPIRED PENIS ENVY W/ SYDNEY BATTLE
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This week, I invited writer & performer Sydney Battle (@sydbattle on Instagram & @sydneybattle on Twitter) to gossip with me. We talked about mediocre white men scoring out of their league, the ins and outs of Scientology, and phallic vegetables. 💁♀️ STAY SASSY 💁♀️ 🔗 Follow Yamini | https://beacons.ai/yamini 🛍️ Merch | yamininambimadom.com/shop 🎉…
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This week, I invited Dana Donnelly to come gossip with me. We talked Disney adults, mean alt girls, and Affirmative Action For White People (nepotism). Check out Dana's podcast, YoungOld as well as some of her stand-up. Play along with us by sharing your responses to our games on twitter with the hashtag #pillowfightpod. 💁♀️ STAY SASSY 💁♀️ 🔗 Foll…
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WE WANT A PRESIDENT WITH LEAKED NUDES W/ NILES ABSTON
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Thanks for listening to Pillow Fight, a comedy and culture podcast hosted by me, Yamini Nambimadom. This week, I invited Niles Abston to come gossip with me. We talked political scandals, The Bachelor, and spilled some stories. Check out Niles' stand-up special, Girls Don't Twerk To Jokes as well as his podcast, Clowncast. Play along with us by sha…
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THE VOICE IN MY HEAD IS A VLOGGER W/ SILA PUHL
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Thanks for listening to Pillow Fight, a comedy and culture podcast hosted by me, Yamini Nambimadom. This week, I invited Sila Puhl to come gossip with me. We talked Spiderman v. Star Wars, discusses our childbirth preferences, and texted people we've kissed. Play along with us by sharing your responses to our games on twitter with the hashtag #pill…
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WATCHING THE CROWN IS CUCKERY W/ RISHI MAHESH
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Thanks for listening to Pillow Fight, a comedy and culture podcast hosted by me, Yamini Nambimadom. This week, I invited Rishi Mahesh to come gossip with me. We bonded over our anti-British sentiments, dished on Hollywood's it-couples, and texted people some pretty weird things. Play along with us by sharing your responses to our games on twitter w…
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MY NEW FAVORITE FOOD IS BOOGERS W/ JOSEPH WILTZER
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Thanks for listening to Pillow Fight, a comedy and culture podcast hosted by me, Yamini Nambimadom. This week, I invited Joseph Wiltzer to come gossip with me. We discussed the hottest in music news, pondered fame, and dished some juicy gossip. Play along with us by sharing your responses to our games on twitter with the hashtag #pillowfightpod. 💁…
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SOUTH DAKOTA IS RIFE WITH BABES W/ AMAR RISBUD
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Thanks for listening to Pillow Fight, a comedy and culture podcast hosted by me, Yamini Nambimadom. This week, I invited Amar Risbud to come gossip with me. We discussed the latest in Republican nonsense, made weird videos, and raved about our fave, Metamucil. Play along with us by sharing your responses to our games on twitter with the hashtag #pi…
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LET LUCY HALE BE AN ADULT W/ ABBY GOVINDAN
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Thanks for listening to Pillow Fight, a comedy and culture podcast hosted by me, Yamini Nambimadom. This week, I invited comedian, writer, and tweeter-extraordinaire Abby Govindan to come gossip with me. We covered all the bases from trashy TV to global politics and more. Play along with us by sharing your responses to our games on twitter with the…
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A HUGE F*CKING NUGGET IN YOUR BED W/ BLVCK SVM
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Thanks for listening to Pillow Fight, a comedy and culture podcast hosted by me, Yamini Nambimadom. This week, I invited rapper Blvck Svm to come gossip with me. He has a ton of music out on Spotify and updates on Twitter and Instagram. FOOD is the theme of the episode! We play FMK with three kinds of nuggets, talk about our aspirations in Would Yo…
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Thanks for listening to Pillow Fight, a comedy and culture podcast hosted by me, Yamini Nambimadom. This week, I invited college student. comedienne, and twitter icon Jo Blankson to come gossip with me. We fuck, marry, and kill important twitter meme trends of the summer, get a little political in our Would You Rather, and I spill so much tea about…
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WERE THEY HORNY IN IMPERIAL CHINA? W/ ANNE LIM
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Thanks for listening to Pillow Fight, a comedy and culture podcast hosted by me, Yamini Nambimadom. This week, I invited Anne Lim to come gossip with me. Our game of FMK centers on the latest developments in the film industry, including sexy actors and unsexy industry rules. In Would You Rather, we express our concern for being deemed publicly dumb…
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THE GORILLA PERSON W/ AUDREY BLACK & SAMMY SANCHEZ
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Thanks for listening to Pillow Fight, a comedy and culture podcast hosted by me, Yamini Nambimadom. This week, I invited Audrey Black & Sammy Sanchez to come gossip with me. This time, it's ALL about Tik Tok. We play FMK with a couple of the app's latest scandals and toss around our thoughts on some of the big guys in the game. During our game of W…
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