Xanyland: Comedians On The Couch podcast

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In this episode of Xanyland , comic Tommy Brennan brings the laughs and the feels as he opens up about therapy, bombing, and building a name in comedy without losing his mind—or his stylistic integrity. From the raw chaos of bombing a set to the existential dread of “How do I look on stage?”—Tommy and Alicia go deep on what it means to find your voice when you're one of eight siblings and the only one doing stand-up. They unpack why choir is basically crack for young boys, why a “dream job” at LinkedIn can be a creative death sentence, and why therapy only works if you actually do it right. Alicia confesses to falling in love with her therapist’s husband (without knowing it), and Tommy gives a loud and proud thank-you to his therapist, Cheryl—who maybe shouldn’t come to his shows. Whether you’re a comic, a creative, or just curious about how therapy and self-presentation collide, this episode is for you. Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your T.…

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001 Jordana Lilly Wants Her Therapist to Shame Her 1:05:20

5 days ago1:05:20

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For the very first episode of Xanyland , I’m joined by comedian, actress, and singer Jordana Lilly—who I met doing improv at Groundlings (so you already know this will be fun). We’re diving into the surprisingly tricky world of finding a therapist: where to look, how to figure out what you actually need, and how to get the most out of it once you're there. We’ve packed in some buzzy, useful terms, kept it educational, and did our best not to turn this into a therapy session—though there is a surprise diagnosis at the end. If you’re a visual learner, catch the full video on YouTube. Please follow, rate, review, and share—because mental health info should be easier to access. Follow @xanylandpodcast and @iamjordanalilly on Instagram! If you want to read more about this episode, check out this link!…

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004 RyDoon or Ryan Muldoon: From Comedian to Therapist to Comedian-Therapist 46:46

15 days ago46:46

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Ryan Muldoon—aka RyDoon, Vine OG and stand-up comic—was once the guy who could make millions laugh in six seconds. In this episode of Xanyland, Ryan gets honest about what it really took to survive himself: getting sober, digging deep into AA and Al-Anon, screaming along to Nine Inch Nails, and surrendering to the power of hypnotherapy. Now a practicing therapist who’s funnier than ever (and yes, back on stage), he opens up about rage, recovery, and how becoming a therapist made his comedy more connected. This episode is for anyone who’s ever used humor to keep it together—and is finally ready to fall apart just enough to heal.…

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003_Late Onset Autism With Baron Vaughn 53:30

29 days ago53:30

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Comedian, actor, and all-around brilliant mind Baron Vaughn joins us to talk about something deeply personal—his journey of self-discovery after his son’s autism diagnosis. In this episode, Baron generously shares what it’s like to question your own neurodivergence as an adult, the compassion he’s learning along the way, and what “being a person” even means when you start seeing yourself through a whole new lens. The best part? He’s mid-journey—thoughtful, educated, and honest, but still figuring it out. And fun fact: Baron and Alicia were both at the Boston University College of Fine Arts Acting Program. If you don’t know him as an epic stand-up, you might recognize him from Grace and Frankie . This episode could help a lot of people accept themselves in a new way. Share it, comment, and let’s keep the conversation going.…

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002_Feeling Better? Thank Your SSRIs, Not the Universe. Join us with Jessica Michelle Singleton. 47:30

6 weeks ago47:30

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If your meds are working, maybe don’t ghost them. In this episode, stand-up comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton shares the story of her mom quitting her meds cold turkey (it was a ride). We also talk about her journey with ADHD meds, while Alicia Racine Fink’s husband, Mike, spills on his medication adventures—including multiple rounds in an oxygen chamber. Holistic approaches, meds, supplements, exercise—we’re here for all of it. And if meds make your brain a nicer place to live? Keep taking them. Everyone deserves help, treatment, and a brain that isn’t trying to ruin their life.…

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Welcome to Xanyland an exploration of mental health and comedy! 3:50

9 weeks ago3:50