We Talk Stomach Cancer
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We talk stomach cancer with Madelein Murphy. With over a decade of experience and a dynamic stage presence, Madelein Murphy has conquered comedy stages around the globe. From headlining at prestigious colleges and comedy clubs to entertaining audiences on cruise ships, Madelein's hilarious performances have garnered international acclaim. Her debut album, "Belle of the Ball," soared to #1 on iTunes Comedy Charts! She also sold a network adult animation pilot! Her second album and debut special, produced by Comedy Dynamics, will premiere in 2025. Follow Madelein at @Madeleinmurphy on...
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We Talk Spina Bifida
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We talk Spina Bifida with Jack Freeman. Jack was born with spina bifida, a neurological birth defect, and walks with a leg brace. This past year he’s been touring a solo show called Embrace Me about dating with a disability. He’s performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, IndyFringe, as well as theaters around the country. Jack has also played LaughFest, Plano Comedy Festival, Portland ME Comedy Festival. Follow Jack at @Unrealjackfreeman on Instagram and his Podcast Thought Outhouse on Youtube Show transcript
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We Talk CIPD
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We talk CIPD with Anna DiBlosi At 26, Anna DiBlosi experienced the sudden onset of an undiagnosed autoimmune disorder that completely turned her life upside down. She went from working full-time, having a social life and living her dream in Los Angeles, CA to being fully bed-bound and reliant on her family for care. For years, she was a "medical mystery," struggling to be heard by medical professionals and fighting for answers. She was eventually diagnosed with CIDP, a rare autoimmune disorder that targets the nerves. Her diagnosis allowed her to access the right medical treatment, but her...
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We Talk EDS and MCAS
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We talk Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Mast cell activation syndrome with Katie Hutch. Katie Hutch is an NYC-based award-winning performer, writer and director. Hutch stars as Abe Lincoln in the Amazon Prime feature film Lincoln the Musical, a Hamilton parody mockumentary. She has been seen Off-Broadway in Frankenstein the Musical, Off Off-Broadway roles including Super Crazy Fun Times and Hungry, Hungry Games as well as winning Best Singer for NY SummerFest in the US premiere of A Word of Love. Hutch has been featured on resident house teams at major NYC comedy theaters including The PIT and The...
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We Talk Stage IV Breast Cancer
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We talk Stage IV Breast Cancer with Robin Browne. Robin Browne is a Brooklyn-based writer and artist. She's had cancer twice, and has been living with stage IV breast cancer since 2015. Robin has written a long-standing column for Amy Poehler's Smart Girls website called "What's my Stage Again." She's collaborated with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation on several awareness campaigns, and is on the education committee for The Pink Agenda. In her spare time, she enjoys illustrating, writing poetry, spending time with her cat, and watching Bravo. Follow Robin at @robinmbrowne and...
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We Talk Lupus
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We talk Lupus with Kristina Stasi. Kristina Stasi is a multiracial actress, singer, certified sound healer, and overall funny girl living in Los Angeles. She previously performed sketch, musical improv, and hip-hop improv at Magnet Theater and Peoples Improv Theater in NYC. She loves playing trivia and has been on numerous game shows including Cash Cab and $100,000 Pyramid. One day, she hopes to be a guest judge (and then secret contestant) on RuPaul's Drag Race. Follow Kristina at @stasi.kristina on instagram Show transcript
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We Talk Jaw Surgeries and Endometriosis
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We talk jaw surgeries and Endometriosis with Shannon Krowicki. Shannon Krowicki is an actor, singer and comedian based in NYC. In her twenties, she had three major jaw surgeries that changed the course of her life and career. She now has titanium jaw joint prosthetics, fibromyalgia and Stage IV endometriosis that went undiagnosed for 25 years. When she's not suffering from her medical ailments, Shannon performs every Thursday night on Magnet Theater’s musical improv house team, “Secret, Secret!” Her performance credits include off-Broadway and regional theater shows, local commercials...
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We Talk 5 Auto-Immune Disorders
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We talk 5 auto-immune disorders with Dena Paduano. Dena Paduano is a radiant soul, born and raised in Orange County and Los Angeles, California. After years of pursuing her passion for acting, life took an unexpected turn when chronic pain and illness entered her story. Diagnosed with five advanced autoimmune diseases and enduring 34 surgeries, Dena faced immense challenges. But through it all, she started to develop her profound gift within herself—her intuition. Today, Dena is an intuitive coach and psychic, using her abilities to help others navigate their own struggles. Through...
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We Talk Wheelchairs and Acting
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We talk wheelchairs and acting with Shannon DeVido. Shannon DeVido is an actress seen on Difficult People, Cross on Prime Video and Lucky Hank on AMC+. She has won the Elliot Norton Award, BAFTA Breathrough Award, The VIacomCBS Showcase 2021 Award and Casting Society of America Top 20 Award Follow Shannon at @shannondevido on instagram Show transcript
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We talk ADHD
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We talk ADHD with Kento Morita. NYC-based actor & comedian Kento Morita has lit up stages at SketchFest Seattle, Toronto Sketchfest, SF Sketchfest & the Asian Comedy Festival. He starred as Shintaro Nakaoka in Rise of the Ronin, and appears in an upcoming Warner Bros Animation, as well as does improv for kids with The Story Pirates. He's also a one of the producers and creator of shows, Duty Free Live! and Cyberpunk Live With Kento. Follow Kento at @ on Instagram and TikTok Show transcript
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NYC-based actor & comedian Kento Morita has lit up stages at SketchFest Seattle, Toronto Sketchfest, SF Sketchfest & the Asian Comedy Festival. He starred as Shintaro Nakaoka in Rise of the Ronin, and appears in an upcoming Warner Bros Animation, as well as does improv for kids with The Story Pirates. He's also a one of the producers and creator of shows, Duty Free Live! and Cyberpunk Live With Kento.
Follow Kento at @kento.nyc on Instagram and TikTok
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