427: Jonathan Van Halem and Hot Gossip
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Jonathan Van Halem! Comedian! Friend! Delight! More! You can follow him on and check out his tour dates at and you can listen to this delightful conversation we have right here right now! Also, here's some information about Jonathan from "Hi, my name Jonathan van Halem. I’m a stand-up comedian based in Brooklyn, NY. I currently work at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. I host a great stand up show called . It frequently sells out, and it’s been (ever heard of it?). I’ve performed on some of New York’s best showcases, like 50 First Jokes, Newcomers at the Bell House, and One...
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426: Rebecca Kaplan and Bad Fan Fic
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Rebecca Kaplan! Comedian! Podcaster! Friend! Delight! More! Rebecca is a super funny comedian who is a co-host of Bad Fan Fic Podcast, you can follow her on Instagram & Youtube @RebeccaTKaplan, and you can visit for a full list of her shows in NYC & tour dates. AND you can listen to this conversation we have on my podcast right here right now or right any time! Enjoy! And this is only the first HALF of our conversation. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR simply
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425: Jeremy Pinsly and the Green Point Comedy Club
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Jeremy Pinsly! Comedian! New comedy club owner! Friend! Delight! More! Jeremy and I have a great chat! You can have a great listen! And here's some information from the press release about his new club: ANNOUNCING OPENING WEEKEND OF THE GREENPOINT COMEDY CLUB APRIL 10-11, 2026 NYC’S NEWEST VENUE FOR COMEDY AND MORE LOCATION: 66 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222 OPENING WEEKEND: Friday April 10th and Saturday April 11th Tickets: February 25, 2026 - New York, NY - NYC comedy favorite and veteran show producer Jeremy Pinsly and his wife and business...
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424: Hallie Cantor and Like This, But Funnier
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Hallie Cantor! Writer! Novelist! Friend! Delight! More! Her new book is called "Like This, But Funnier" and it's available . The release date is April 7 but you can pre-order it anytime before then. (You can't pre-order it after then, because then that's just called "ordering.") You can follow her on Bluesky and Instagram at @halliecantor, and get more info on what she's up to at ! We have a great chat! You have a great listen! And this is only the first HALF of our chat! For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR
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423: Benny Feldman and Butterfly Pavilion
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! Comedian! Friend! Delight! More! Benny is @feldfrog on social media where he posts one-liner stand-up and is on tour right now with his hour of jokes called "Butterfly Pavilion." From his website: "A tour is a made-up concept where you just string together different dates and say it’s a tour" It's true! He's right! About a lot of things! We have a great talk about comedy and lots of things. Have a listen! PS This is only the first HALF of our chat. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or simply
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422: Karin Babbitt and Not in a Cult
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Karin Babbitt! Comedian! Story-teller! Friend! Delight! More! Karin's new album is called and is available all the album places! She is on a webseries on YouTube, called and this is . She is also on the story-telling circuit and Also, here are... Her Her Her We have a delightful chat! You have a delightful listen! And this is only the first HALF of our conversation. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR Enjoy!
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421: Chandler Dean and Abolish Everything!
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Chandler Dean! Comedian! Speechwriter! Friend! Delight! More! We have a fun chat! You have a fun listen! From Chandler's website: Chandler Dean is a comedian and speechwriter who created, hosts, and executive produces the comedy debate show on Nebula—taped in front of a live audience every month at . () He also leads the humor practice at and hosts the recurring satire and humor reading series . His work has been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Vulture, McSweeney's, Reductress, and Hard Drive. He is the author of the...
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420: Talia Clay and Spilling T
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Talia Clay! Comedian! Friend! Delight! More! Talia is a stand-up comedian in Chicago who "has been described as a clean toilet." She co-produces two shows. One is Spilling T, an all trans variety show and Standup Strip Down, a show where comics do burlesque then tell jokes in their undies. Both the shows are monthly! So, check those shows out if you're in Chicago! And check out this conversation between me and Talia if you're anywhere! We have a great chat! You have a great listen! Enjoy! PS This is only the first HALF of our chat. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or simply...
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419: Troy Walker and Esquire
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Troy Walker! Comedian! Writer! Friend! Delight! More! Troy's debut comedy album "Esquire" is out today! About the album: Troy Walker and Blonde Medicine are pleased to announce the release of Esquire, Troy’s debut comedy album recorded at Comedy Works Denver. Esquire is available everywhere comedy is streamed or downloaded. With nearly 20 years of stand-up to pull from, Troy has compiled his favorite bits into his upcoming debut album. On it, Troy tackles racist magicians and porn plotlines, old-school drink names and dating rules, and culture shock in Paris. He uses anecdotes,...
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418: Sue Funke and Congratusorry!
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Sue Funke! Comedian! Writer! Actor! Friend! Delight! More! Sue is a super funny comedian with a new album out right now called ! Listen to that! And listen to this! PS This podcast is only the first HALF of our conversation. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR simply
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Welcome to the first THREE-GUEST EPISODE of Broccoli and Ice Cream! Because...
Firecracker Comedy is a comedy ‘supergroup’ composed of Gabby Gutierrez-Reed, Kate Strobel and Salma Zaky. Forged in the grade-A comedy incubator of Denver, CO, Firecracker Comedy has been putting on killer shows for years.
The Firecracker Comedy album celebrates this trio of badass women who center their comedy, and everything they do around their deep and undying friendship, love, and appreciation for each other:
“We started running Firecracker Comedy as a standup show in a tattoo shop in Denver years ago, when we all were in a bit of a dark place and at a crossroads in our lives. The show is a celebration of finding joy, building community, and being silly with your pals when the world around you is spiraling out of control. We even have matching firecracker tattoos!”
Firecracker Comedy consists of 20 minute sets from Gabby, Kate and Salma, following an introduction from all three to welcome the audience to the group’s delightful chemistry. Each of the three comedians have distinct styles: Kate’s heartfelt storytelling, Gabby’s hilarious impressions, and Salma’s perfectly crafted one-liners. These differences compliment each other, much like in a friendship (or three)!
Salma and Kate are now based in Brooklyn where they regularly bring the Firecracker vibes to Union Hall. The album is a culmination of material from their collective time in Denver - running that sold-out indie comedy show in the tattoo studio, hauling chairs across town, hanging flyers in every Denver coffee shop, stressing about if the broken sound system would work that night - as well as Salma and Kate’s early experiences in the Big Apple. The album shows how no matter where they find themselves, the three always come back together as friends.
Gabby, Kate and Salma of course want their listeners to belly laugh for an hour straight, but they also want listeners to feel connected to them as a group, and be inspired to create silly little things with their friends too. What else is life really about besides deepening our relationships and collaborating with the ones you love?
We have a great chat! You have a great listen!
And this is only the first HALF of our chat!
For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR merely click on over here to Patreon!