Best Steph Tolev Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 624: Zach Woods, Steph Tolev, Scott Guild

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This week on "BETA," actor and comedian Zach Woods on his pitch-perfect NPR parody, “In the Know.” Also, comedian Steph Tolev on being filthy and funny. And Scott Guild on his multimedia novel, "Plastic."

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She's the Breadwinner! 1:14:50

5h ago1:14:50

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On this episode, Heather is so excited to finally announce the release of her special, Breadwinner, coming to Hulu on October 11. Heather is also spilling the tea from the carpet of the Peoples Choice Country Awards. She sticks around in Nashville to see a Logan Crosby show and then work out new material at one of her favorite comedy club, Zanies i…

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Vertigo, Q-Tips, and Heat Waves with Debra DiGiovanni 56:06

43m ago56:06

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The first ever Steph Infection guest, Debra DiGiovanni, is back on this week’s episode! Debra and Steph chat about enduring the crazy LA heatwave, vertigo, unknown animal bites, and more! Follow @Steph_Tolev and @Steph_Infection_Podcast on Instagram. See Steph on tour this year! US Dates Oct 3-5 Portland Oct 10 Boston Nov 21-23 Burlington Nov 29 - …

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#32 - Summer Penis with Debra DiGiovanni 1:01:26

16h ago1:01:26

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Leave an anonymous message with any sex questions or the best sex stories you’ve got… CALL US: +1 (323) 473-4533 EMAIL US: AfterHoursWithZachNoeTowers@gmail.com On this week’s episode, Zach and Debra DiGiovanni recount road trip mishaps like unexpected car porn, the idea of 'summer penis,' singles’ nights at grocery stores, and the concept of being…

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Episode 1578 - Kaitlin Olson 1:24:40

23h ago1:24:40

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It’s all a combination of old and new for Kaitlin Olson. She’s just finishing up shooting the first season of her ABC detective series High Potential and is now about to begin shooting the seventeenth season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Kaitlin and Marc talk about the show that changed her life, not only because of the steady work it provi…

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Episode 701: Nadirah Simmons, George Pelecanos, The Blues Brothers

4d ago

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This week on BETA, hip-hop historian Nadirah Simmons highlights the game-changing ladies that made history in pop music. And one of crime fiction's greatest writers, George Pelecanos, talks aout his most autobiographical work yet. And journalist Daniel de Visé on the history of The Blues Brothers.

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Actors to Play Emperors (w/ James Adomian and Amy Miller) 1:40:53

5d ago1:40:53

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This is our Roman Empire. Guests: James Adomian (IG @jadomian, X @jadomian) Amy Miller (IG @amymillercomedy, X @amymiller) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vibes Gang on social media: Ia…

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Episode 1577 - Kathleen Hanna 1:41:05

5d ago1:41:05

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Kathleen Hanna’s life and career exist at the nexus of punk rock, outsider art, photography and feminism. Now that she’s been able to put it all into her memoir, Rebel Girl, Kathleen talks with Marc about her upbringing in the Pacific Northwest, the music scene in Olympia, Washington, her time fronting the bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, her solo p…

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Spider Bites, TikTok, and Stained Glass with Nate Craig 52:46

6d ago52:46

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Nate Craig is here on this week’s episode of Steph Infection! Steph and Nate talk about the ever changing social media strategy for comics, Nate’s newborn baby, an injury from eating a piece of stained glass, and much more! Follow @Steph_Tolev and @Steph_Infection_Podcast on Instagram. See Steph on tour this year! US Dates Sept 26 Houston Sept 27-2…

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Back in the Thick of It 1:00:54

6d ago1:00:54

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On this episode, Heather is home in Atlanta. She chats about her time on the Emmy’s red carpet now that she is a veteran host for E! All the celebs, all the parties. She also announces another fun red carpet that she will be on this week. She also talks about her unreal time at the Falcons game this past weekend. No Taylor sightings but she gets to…

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855- Story Worthy Solo with Christine Blackburn 12:53

6d ago12:53

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Host Christine Blackburn hosts a solo episode about her experience in Block Island, Rhode Island and her recent hearing loss. What's not to love? Listen to Story Worthy anywhere you hear your podcasts! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy cele…

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Episode 1576 - Elizabeth Olsen 1:29:10

8d ago1:29:10

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Marvel fans around the world know Elizabeth Olsen as The Scarlet Witch, but Elizabeth says she has a different alter ego inside of her— that of an elderly New Yorker living on her own in the big city. Elizabeth talks with Marc about this fantasy and how it has something to do with a lifelong desire to avoid the trappings of fame. They also talk abo…

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Episode 711: Simon Rich, Helen Phillips, Chris Nashawaty

11d ago

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This week on "BETA," Simon Rich joins us to talk about his short story collection, "Glory Days." Helen Phillips explores Artificial Intelligence in her suspenseful novel, "Hum." And author Chris Nashawaty revisits the epic summer of 1982 - when Star Wars and Sci-Fi Fever hit it's peak.

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Action Movie Hero Names (w/ Chris Martin) 1:43:34

13d ago1:43:34

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No, not that Chris Martin — the better one. Guest: Chris Martin (X @chrismcomedy, IG @chrismcomedy) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vibes Gang on social media: Ian Karmel (X @IanKarmel,…

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Episode 1575 - Jason Ritter 1:38:11

12d ago1:38:11

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As a kid, Jason Ritter felt a lot of pressure as the son of a beloved actor who audiences felt like they knew personally. He didn’t feel pressure from his parents, but rather pressure from the world, believing he had to live up to being John Ritter’s son. Jason talks with Marc about how that insecurity, as well as his struggle to find his own ident…

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Kidnappings, Crowd Work, and Leg Reconstruction with Ahren Belisle 44:53

13d ago44:53

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Ahren Belisle is here on this week’s episode of Steph Infection! Ahren talks to Steph about growing up and starting comedy with cerebral palsy, getting jumped one time in Austin, weird gigs around the US and Canada, and much more! Follow @Steph_Tolev and @Steph_Infection_Podcast on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured on the pod! Tha…

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"Diarrhea Mommy" with Iliza Shlesinger 1:11:12

13d ago1:11:12

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On this episode, Heather is joined by the amazing Iliza Shlesinger. Iliza starts by sharing some sage advice on being a new mom on the grind, trusting your gut and how sometimes you “just f***ing do it”. Then, they get into everything from what NOT to say (or do) when you meet your favorite comedian at a show to the lore behind our the iconic, “Tir…

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#31 - Dinner Table Orgasms with Kevin Sullivan 56:46

16d ago56:46

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Leave an anonymous message with any sex questions or the best sex stories you’ve got… CALL US: +1 (323) 473-4533 EMAIL US: AfterHoursWithZachNoeTowers@gmail.com On this week's episode, Zach and Kevin ask and answer all the dirty questions we have like: How do you find a 6pm hookup? Can you initiate a gym hookup with a Wassup Nod? Should you wash yo…

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Episode 1574 - Eric Roberts 1:17:35

15d ago1:17:35

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While putting together his new memoir, Eric Roberts developed a fuller understanding of his life as an actor. As someone whose parents did not help him establish a sense of self, his journey through various roles and personality types was part of figuring out who he was. Eric and Marc compare notes on revelations about parents and Eric looks back o…

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Wedding Guests (w/ Matthew Starr) 1:22:00

19d ago1:22:00

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We do talk about Glen Powell, yet again, in this one. Guest: Matthew Starr (IG @matthewsstarr, X @matthewsstarr) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vibes Gang on social media: Ian Karmel (…

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Episode 1573 - Ali Macofsky 1:23:20

19d ago1:23:20

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Hundreds of WTF guests have show business origin stories, but nobody has one like comedian Ali Macofsky, whose impulsive phone call to Ryan Seacrest live on the radio when she was seven years old got the ball rolling on her career. Ali tells Marc about this event and all the other spontaneous decisions in her early life that led to a failed auditio…

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Tits Out on Deck with Becky Robinson 1:14:07

21d ago1:14:07

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On this episode, Heather welcomes Becky Robinson back to the pod! They chat about how they met and came up in comedy, Becky’s dating life, preventative body scans and her love of nicotine packs. Becky will be one of the fabulous comedians on the Absolutely Knot Cruise. They chat how insane it will be and what you will need to prepare to be tits out…

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Proposals, Scoliosis, and The International Twin Convention with Kelly Ryan 52:50

20d ago52:50

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Kelly Ryan is here this week on Steph Infection! Kelly comes prepared with tons of body stories about growing up with back brace from scoliosis, somebody getting lifted off the ground from a tornado, and much more! Follow @Steph_Tolev and @Steph_Infection_Podcast on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured on the pod! Thank you to Dipsea…

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Episode 1572 - Lupita Nyong'o 1:31:39

22d ago1:31:39

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She may have won an Oscar for her first film role, but Lupita Nyong’o spent the early part of her life hiding her desire to be an actor. Lupita tells Marc about growing up under autocratic rule, living in a country where creative voices were suppressed, and learning how to speak out even when it’s risky. Lupita also explains why she followed up 12 …

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Episode 710: Rachel Kushner, Sam Green, Carrie Courogen

25d ago

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This week on "BETA," Rachel Kushner returns to discuss her latest novel, "Creation Lake." Documentary director Sam Green talks about his fascinating film "32 Sounds: Exploring the Audio World." And Carrie Courogen on her biography of one of the greatest comic geniuses of all time, Elaine May.

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Things That Make You Go "Hmm..." (w/ Sean O'Connor) 1:45:58

28d ago1:45:58

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AKA our stand-up sets. Guest: Sean O'Connor (IG @seanoconnz, X @seanoconnz) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vibes Gang on social media: Ian Karmel (X @IanKarmel, IG @IanKarmel) Sean Jor…

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Episode 1571 - Chris Robinson 1:26:39

27d ago1:26:39

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It took Chris Robinson a long time to accept being a rock and roll frontman. Even at the height of The Black Crowes’ success, he just thought they were just a group of dudes from Atlanta playing roots music. Now reunited with the band and touring again after releasing their ninth album, Chris tells Marc why it took time and perspective to realize h…

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Instagram, Pole Vaulting, and Billboards with James Adomian 52:48

27d ago52:48

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James Adomian is here on this week’s Steph Infection! James and Steph chat about following each other on Instagram, James’ history as a pole vaulter in high school, and his new special PATH OF MOST RESISTANCE releasing wide on Sept 19th! Thank you to Nutrafol for sponsoring this episode! Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s…

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Fudgy Kid 1:14:16

27d ago1:14:16

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On this episode, Heather chats about her wild weekend in Oxford. She was back on stage slinging jokes as well as back in The Grove, celebrating an Ole Miss win. It was a very full week filled with a lot of memories, friends and drinks at the greatest bar in American, The Library. She responds to her voicemails that range from chair choices to weddi…

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#30 - Competitive Orgasms with Becky Robinson 57:38

1M ago57:38

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Leave an anonymous message with any sex questions or the best sex stories you’ve got… CALL US: +1 (323) 473-4533 EMAIL US: AfterHoursWithZachNoeTowers@gmail.com On this week's episode, Zach and Becky have as many naughty questions as they do answers. They dive into some juiciness like: What do you do when your electrician arrives while you’re skinn…

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Episode 1570 - Drew Lynch 1:23:33

29d ago1:23:33

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Drew Lynch never planned on being a comedian. But his pursuit of an acting career got derailed by a traumatic brain injury that left him with a stutter and no career prospects. Drew tells Marc the reason he decided to get on stage and put together a standup act, a decision that made him a finalist on America’s Got Talent and helped him land a recur…

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Episode 623: Moshe Kasher, Sloane Crosley, Tommy Orange

1M ago

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This week on "BETA," Comedian Moshe Kasher on being a "Subculture Vulture." Also, Sloane Crosley explores love, loss and grief. And "There There" author Tommy Orange on his long-awaited followup, "Wandering Stars."

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Filth with Steph Tolev 1:11:37

1M ago1:11:37

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On this wild bonus episode, Heather has Steph Tolev in the ATL studio. Steph and Heather chat what it feels like to be a woman in comedy, what the trolls say in the DMs and their favorite (and not so favorite) celebrity encounters. Heather is extra excited to have her on the pod because you *might* be seeing this extremely funny friend on a certain…

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Holes (w/ Blair Socci, Steph Tolev) 1:32:52

1M ago1:32:52

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It was either this or crackers. Guests: Blair Socci (IG @blairsocci, X @blairsocci) Steph Tolev (IG @stephtolev) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vibes Gang on social media: Ian Karmel (…

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Episode 1569 - Brendon Walsh 1:26:22

1M ago1:26:22

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When the topic of past guests comes up, Marc often mentions Brendon Walsh, a comedian who was on several early WTF episodes as well as Marc’s IFC sitcom. Diving into a full conversation more than a decade since he was last in the garage, Brendon tells Marc about the changes in his life since then, including the break he took from comedy, the tragic…

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Bald Heads, Dentists, and Earthquakes with Two Dykes and a Mic 56:59

1M ago56:59

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Rachel and McKenzie of Two Dykes and a Mic are here! Rachel, McKenzie and Steph chat about hanging together at shows, crazy dentist stories, they experience an earthquake mid-podcast, and much more! Follow @Steph_Tolev and @Steph_Infection_Podcast on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured on the pod! See Steph on tour this year! US Dat…

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Another Woman’s Win 1:08:31

1M ago1:08:31

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On this episode, Heather chats about the brain fog and ADHD that she has been tackling. After much debating, she doesn’t take a loose Adderall, but using some other tricks she learned from book she bought off TikTok shop. She talks about high school reunions and how excited she is to be back on stage at Ole Miss this week. The voicemails come in ab…