Broccoli and Ice Cream with Myq Kaplan

Comedian and human Myq Kaplan (pronounced Mike Kaplan) has conversations with friends about the work of their lives (as represented by broccoli) and the joys of their lives (as represented by ice cream). Everyone has the best time and learns a lot forever. Enjoy!

454: Derek Sheen and Unrelatable 10/15/2026

454: Derek Sheen and Unrelatable Derek Sheen! Comedian! Friend! Delight! More! Derek and I have a great talk! You can have a great listen! And here's some more about Derek and his newest hour of comedy, ": "As often as his crowd seems to brace for impact, they spend more time howling at his audacity. Sheen can be crude, but he’s never alienating or upsetting" - Chicago Reader Derek Sheen is a cuddly mess of insecurities, a human hug and a one-of-a-kind storyteller. He has amassed a loyal fanbase after years of touring with such acts as Patton Oswalt, Janeane Garofalo and Brian Posehn who said, “Derek is so funny and smart it makes me mad.” Sheen has been described as audacious, irreverent and a “human hug” by acclaimed author Lindy West. His ability to mine humor from the dark underbelly of the human condition has made him a favorite of comedy nerds around the globe. On Unrelatable Derek Sheen tackles the creeping indignities of aging, chronic social awkwardness, and the strange comfort of feeling out of step with everyone. Through dark autobiographical stories and irreverent, meticulously crafted bits, he makes an unusually compelling case that discomfort is pretty universal. Derek Sheen has been writing and performing comedy since his late teens. But after 4 full-length hour releases, a string of tremendous personal losses befell him followed by 2 years of lockdown that he says “changed [him] fundamentally on a molecular basis.” This was the moment that comedy became less about joke-writing and more about mining humor from real-life tragedy, a transition that brought out a more genuine version of himself. “This hour is the most honest and genuine thing I’ve ever written,” he said. “I hope the audience can laugh with me at the darkness and absurdity of being a human being, because as uniquely awkward as our individual journeys seem, we are all, in the end, relatable.” Watch Unrelateable on on Blonde Medicine’s YouTube channel, and enjoy the audio album version wherever albums are sold or heard. And of course, listen to him on THIS VERY PODCAST! Enjoy! PS This is only the first HALF of our conversation. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR merely /episode/index/show/broccoliandicecream/id/43307264

453: Grace Bahler and Gracefirmations for the Bestest Day Ever! 10/09/2026

452: Jamel Johnson and Mid-Range 10/04/2026

451: Wyatt Cenac and Problem Areas 09/29/2026

450: Liz Glazer and the 450th Episode Extravaganza (Including a Conversation About Calling a Vegan Celebration an ExtraVEGANza and a Great Many Other Things!) 09/25/2026

449: Hay Beacon and No Contact 09/22/2026

448: Edy Modica and I’m Just Like You (And It Sucks)! 09/15/2026

448: Edy Modica and I’m Just Like You (And It Sucks)! Edy Modica! Comedian! Actor! Friend! Delight! More! Edy's new comedy special "" debuts on YouTube this Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 8pm ET, and she'll be in the chat then so check it out then and also any time after then until infinity-ish! We have a great chat! You have a great listen! And here's some more official information about Edy and the special: "NYC-based comedian, filmmaker and actor Edy Modica’s debut comedy special, I’m Just Like You, (And It Sucks)! has set September 17, 2026 at 8pm as the wide release and YouTube Premiere date. Produced by Irony Point, the Emmy and Peabody-winning production company behind projects like I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Chris Fleming’s lauded HBO special Live at the Palace, and countless other instant comedy classics, the special was shot at The Slipper Room in NYC last summer, directed by Ben O’Brien with DP Alex Bliss and editor Danny Scharar. "Through unfiltered story telling, Edy Modica discusses her longing for human connection and all of the ways she’s contorted herself in search of it. Whether it be talking to stains on her aunt’s carpet, making out with a pair of brothers on a cruise in 2007, or talking to a stranger about his late girlfriend who died in a car accident, Edy will stop at nothing to feel and spread love to the world around her. Edy guides the audience through her life as an angry poor kid, a sexually deviant teen, all the way to where she is now: a poor yet a slightly famous, sexually deviant adult, with a passion for Human Connection. Said Modica, 'we are all insane, complex perverts which means none of us are! And isn’t that beautiful?!!?!' "Born and raised a New Yorker from Nyack to Bay Ridge to Ridgewood, Edy Modica is best known for her role in the Emmy Nominated comedy, Jury Duty in a performance that earned her a place in the The Hollywood Reporter's list of . She’s also one of . As a creator, Edy was named one of Filmmaker Magazine’s ‘25 New Faces of Film Independent Film 2022 for her debut short film NICOLE, a Vimeo Staff Pick which Edy is currently developing as a half hour comedy pilot for HBO. On the small screen, Edy has recurred on Apple’s SHRINKING, HBO Max’s MADE FOR LOVE, HBO’s HIGH MAINTENANCE, and Tracy Morgan’s multicam series CRUTCH for Paramount+. On the big screen, Edy can be seen in Shawn Simmons's EENIE MEANIE starring Samara Weaving and recently wrapped on the Cameron Diaz star lead feature for Netflix, BAD DAY." Edy Modica Online: Instagram- @doodiehole Youtube - @doodiehole (Edy Modica Zone) And this is only the first HALF of our conversation! For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR merely /episode/index/show/broccoliandicecream/id/42912402

447: Skyler Higley and Help Me Be Black 09/11/2026

446: Margreet de Heer and Comic Artistry 09/04/2026

445: Arj Barker and The Mind Field 08/31/2026

445: Arj Barker and The Mind Field Arj Barker! Comedian! Actor! Friend! Delight! More! Arj’s new comedy album is out now from Blonde Medicine! We have a great talk and you can have a great listen! ABOUT ARJ BARKER: Barker started his comedy career in the 90s as a dare but quickly dropped out of college to focus on the craft. Through the years he developed his distinct performance style, characterized by heavy sarcasm, absurd logic, and a stage persona that blends unwavering confidence with hilarious ignorance. After 35 years of late-night stand-up sets, acting and writing for the stage and on TV, and headlining shows of all sizes, he remains a beloved, globe-trotting powerhouse in the contemporary comedy landscape. On The Mind Field, Arj Barker encourages the audience to reflect on questions insufficiently explored by science: What is consciousness? Is it stored in the brain or is there a bigger reality somewhere beyond our minds? “Having lost my best friend quite suddenly a few years ago, these questions took on more urgency, and this stand up that formed around that.” says Arj. On the album he also explores equally important topics like meditation, masturbation, and travelling over an hour to eat mediocre pizza. Barker wraps up the album with a song about drinking too much coffee in Australia, which he brings to life with a harmonica, inspiring the audience to sing along. MORE ABOUT ARJ BARKER: Acclaimed stand-up comedian and actor Arj Barker’s early career took shape in San Francisco during the early 90s, where he hosted a regular open-mic night at Café Nuvo. His breakthrough arrived in 1997 when he won the prestigious Perrier Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He became a frequent fixture on late-night TV, making multiple stand-up appearances on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Tonight Show, and The Late Show with David Letterman. He has hosted many Comedy Central Presents specials, co-written and starred in the Off-Broadway parody show The Marijuana-Logues in 2004 and joined the cast of the hit HBO sitcom Flight of the Conchords in 2007. For decades Barker has been a headline regular and record-breaking ticket seller at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Adelaide Fringe. Now living in Australia, Barker has achieved monumental status as an adopted superstar there. His widespread appeal across Oceania has been bolstered by regular appearances on major Australian television programs such as Thank God You're Here, Rove, and Spicks and Specks. He has released several top-selling comedy albums and live specials, including the ARIA award winning DVD Organic and co-wrote and starred in The Nut Farm in 2024. FOR EVEN MORE ABOUT ARJ BARKER... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST! PS This is only the first half of our converasation. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR simply Enjoy! Thank you! /episode/index/show/broccoliandicecream/id/42623730

444: Alaina Bamfield and Untouchable 08/23/2026

443: Nato Green and The Darkest Hour 08/15/2026

443: Nato Green and The Darkest Hour Nato Green! Comedian! Union organizer! Friend! Delight! More! Nato is a hilarious comedian and an old friend and I'm excited to share this conversation with you! (And this is only the first HALF of our conversation. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR simply ) Also of course check out or as audio wherever you get that, for example, from wherever Blonde Medicine suggests you might get it! Now, here are some things that other people have said about Nato: “Nato is funny, smart, thoughtful, goofy and political. As of now, I suffer no consequences for my steadfast belief that Nato is one of the funniest comics in our country, but I would stage a sit-in.” -Maria Bamford, Comedian "Righteous and hilarious, Nato is like finding a shot of bourbon at your co-worker's stupid vegan potluck.” -Daniel Handler, aka Lemony Snicket “The antichrist” - The Episcopal Archbishop one time "In the latest hour from San Francisco comedian and labor organizer Nato Green, The Darkest Hour, Nato wanted to go beyond jokes about the news to understanding this political moment in history. A solid set of new material that he toured nationally, he carefully and humorously guides the audience through a large conversation about fascism, zionism, transphobia, white supremacy and the political spectrum. The show provides Nato’s definitive explanation of American politics using a white board (an homage to a Mort Sahl bit from a 1967 tv show) which illustrates the basic idea that as Nato says, “centrists see their mission as fighting the left instead of fighting fascism, and thereby make way for fascism.” This is an hour of work walking through how Nato was more angry at the failure of liberals to stop fascism than at fascists for being fascists. Nato Green is the country's only semi-functional hybrid of standup comedian and union organizer, so it stands to reason that this hour is part comedy special - part study group on how to defeat fascism. In the early phases working the hour on his national tour, The Darkest Hour was well received by countless audience members who told Nato after shows that they were feeling hopeful for the first time since Trump’s inauguration. Said Nato, “there is comedy of escapism, but this is whatever is the opposite of that.” Nato starred along with W. Kamau Bell and Janine Brito in the streaming series Laughter Against the Machine on Means.tv, the first worker-owned post-capitalist streaming platform. He also appears regularly doing political comedy chat on the podcasts The Bugle and The Bitchuation Room. His second comedy album The Whiteness Album was named a best comedy album on NPR’s Bullseye. He appeared in the film Sorry to Bother You and his writing has appeared in the LA Review of Books, the San Francisco Examiner, In These Times, VICE, Huffington Post, and many more. Nato has been named San Francisco’s Best Comedian by the SF Bay Guardian, SF Weekly, Huffington Post, SFist, and CBS. Nato wrote for Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell on FX, the show that the New York Times called “five years ahead of its time." He is currently working on his book slated for 2027 release on Haymarket Books which he describes as “a comedy book about union organizing” entitled Your Boss is Lying to You: And Other Life Lessons from the Break Room, the Bargaining Table, and the Picket Line." Now, more praise for Nato Green: “The best kind of comedy, both challenging as well as funny, while highlighting the forces that shape white identity.” - Rinku Sen, The Maven “His determined presence has helped keep us honest. The perennial deadpan voice of San Francisco values.” - San Francisco Chronicle “Nato is woke but an optimist, brilliant but not callous, and really needs this money to train his daughters for the revolution.” –Francesca Fiorentini, Bitchuation Room Host “Nato is like a good litmus test for me because he’s so smart. People turn to me for political opinions, and I turn to Nato.” - W. Kamau Bell "Nato Green is one of the best political comics in America, and we need him now more than ever." - Guy Branum "The most dangerous comedian alive." -Jeff Chang, author of Who We Be: The Colorization of America “I’ve always tried to provide the soundtrack to the revolution. Nato Green provides the laugh track.” -Boots Riley, director of “I Love Boosters” “A great album to play when you get home from a protest outside Trump Tower.” —Jewcy “A densely-packed, culturally sensitive shitshow, which manages to celebrate and eviscerate in equal measure.” - Paste Magazine “Punch lines that could potentially get him run out of whatever city he’s performing in.” — The Rumpus “The best kind of comedy, both challenging as well as funny, while highlighting the forces that shape white identity.” - Rinku Sen, The Maven “A personal take on seemingly overwhelming issues that offer up jokes that don’t feed into Trump fatigue.” - Comedy Bureau "This new album includes maybe two of my top ten favorite punchlines of all time, delivered as if he almost forgot he wrote them." - Brock Wilbur, Paste Magazine /episode/index/show/broccoliandicecream/id/42446320

442: Kate Nichols and the Intersection of Comedy and Mental Health 08/07/2026

441: Ron Placone and Anti-Fascist Pasta Night 07/31/2026

441: Ron Placone and Anti-Fascist Pasta Night Ron Placone! Comedian! Writer! Filmmaker! Friend! Delight! More! First, if you're reading this before the end of August 2026, go see Ron in Edinburgh! Edinburgh info: Aug 6 - 30, West Port Oracle, 3:45pm. FREE FRINGE We have a great chat! You can have a great listen! About Ron: Ron Placone is a comedian/writer/producer/filmmaker seen on Discovery Channel, HBOMax, Hulu, AppleTV, Tubi, CrossTalk, Redacted Tonight, Status Coup News, and more. A joke-slinging vagabond, he’s toured nearly everywhere in the US, Australia, Canada, and his solo-show, “Balding is Punk Rock”, premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023 (****). He will be returning to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2026 with his new stand-up show, “Anti-Fascist Pasta Night.” His co-headlining tour with Graham Elwood sold out venues in Melbourne, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Miami. In 2022, Ron took the dive into production. Since then, he’s released the webisode/pilot, Loner, his vertical series, Frank Azurri, premiered in Rome and then was later released on Status Coup News, and his debut feature, Left At Wall, enjoyed sold out screenings in Los Angeles and Pittsburgh, an international screening in London, and is out NOW on a bunch of platforms. Ron recommends watching it on Tubi because it’s free there. Bit by the bug, he wrote and produced the stage play, Termination Fee. Termination Fee premiered at the Hollywood Fringe in 2025, it sold out 60% of its run and was nominated for Ink Well Theater’s Playwright’s Promise Award. Termination Fee is currently in post-production as a feature film. He also co-produced the web-comic Lucy & Ron. His podcast is called 1000 w/ Ron Placone, where, as he puts it: “Each week I interview somebody who is living a creative, fulfilling life, and doing inspiring work amidst the backdrop of a society in decline. For the freethinkers and those going against the tide.” Website: Podcast: Movie: (free on YouTube) Substack: Socials: @RonPlacone on IG and Twitter And this is only the first HALF of our chat! For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR merely ! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/broccoliandicecream/id/42279250

440: Sally Ann Hall and Dead Wife Pretty 07/23/2026

440: Sally Ann Hall and Dead Wife Pretty Comedian! Writer! Actor! Friend! Delight! More! Her debut comedy special Dead Wife Pretty is out now on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and many others from Comedy Dynamics. From the press release: “Glamourous high-school drop-out” Sally Ann presents a traditional standup show that butts heads with traditional values. She tells her coming-of-age journey from Alaska to New York City with vulnerable vulgarity and unflinching honesty. Says Sally Ann: “I’m a massive feminist with massive self-esteem issues, as I think many of us are. I’m struggling to shake off my conditioning and make peace with my trauma, like all millennials, so we can be the good little grownups we want to be. I’ve learned to process that by trauma-dumping on strangers in a silly, borderline-stupid way that’s raunchy, but also…endearing? Can I say that? I think I can say that…I’m going to.” Sally Ann turns her lifetime of ridiculous lore into a relatable, honest, and hilarious performance. Her experiences in a religious family of origin are sharply juxtaposed with the strange, artistic life she’s built with a thespian husband, about which she quips: “Look, it’s embarrassing to have found happiness in a heterosexual marriage - but I have always found that the best material is born from my own embarrassment.” After dropping out of high school and bumming around Europe she came to New York City to continue bumming around, and ended up a singing bartender in a famous West Village piano bar. But she found her true calling in standup comedy after dating a series of male comedians who made her realize that audacity is often more rewarded than talent. This special is the culmination of a decade of material created through male-dominated open mics, gay piano bars, rowdy clubs, cruise ships, and more than one seance. Sally Ann is thrilled to formally introduce herself to the world with her debut special: “It’s not the kind of special you bring home to your parents…unless your parents smoke pot.” MORE ABOUT SALLY ANN HALL: New York sensation and Alaskan embarrassment Sally Ann Hall is an award-winning comedian, writer and actor who escaped the Northwest to pursue her dream of disappointing her parents. Sally Ann (who goes by the full Sally Ann) brings a unique blend of elegance and crassness to her comedy, which has been described as “combining adult wit with childlike bladder control”. A staple in the New York Comedy scene, she’s won three microphone-shaped trophies, two rounds of bedbugs, and one stalker who decided to move on after meeting her in person. Sally Ann was born in Alaska to a “very Alaskan” family, went to high school in deeply conservative Idaho where she ran away from home, tried to make it in Europe, then made her way to New York at 20 years old and never left. Through years of many odd jobs and (some intentionally) failed careers, she climbed through the ranks in film and TV production as well as the service industry. Standup entered her life at the same moment she was offered a promotion to Producer on a famous TV show and a job as a singing bartender at a famous piano bar. Fearing the production position would sideline her new comedy career, she took the singing bartending gig… and has feared it was the biggest mistake of her life ever since. She was the first place winner of the She Devil Comedy Festival, the Laughing Devil Comedy Festival, New York City’s One Liner Madness, and was the first comedian in history to be named a Power Woman of the Year by Moves NY Magazine in 2025. She has headlined Carnival and Norwegian cruise ships, was a Caroline’s on Broadway ‘Breakout Artist’, featured in the HBO Women in Comedy Festival, and was named a Comic to Watch in the prestigious New York Comedy Festival. Her live shows have been recommended by the New York Times, TimeOut NY, VICE, and maybe someday, her mom and dad. AND NOW... We have a great chat! You can have a great listen! Enjoy! PS This is only the first HALF of our podcast conversation. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR merely /episode/index/show/broccoliandicecream/id/42198800

439: Joseph Scrimshaw and Dead Media 07/10/2026

438: Jamie Feldman and Rachel Webster and Debt Heads 07/03/2026

437: Zach Mama and The Truth 06/23/2026

436: Brandie Posey and Milk Job 06/17/2026

435: Ira Ford and Rantings of a Sane Man 06/13/2026

434: Danny Lavery and Meeting New People 06/02/2026

433: Jamie Pappas and Bad at Small Talk 05/27/2026

432: Max Hovey and NO FATS, NO FEMS: A Guide to Queer Empathy and Unpacking Prejudice 05/19/2026

431: Matt Koff and Cat Man 05/15/2026

431: Matt Koff and Cat Man Matt Koff! Comedian! Writer! Friend! Delight! More! Matt is a very funny comedian friend! We have a great chat and you can have a great listen! Then tonight you can watch his new special! Here's some more information about that from the press release that says it better than I ever could: Tonight: at 8pm ET, 2026 Tuesday: Any time: Emmy-Winning writer for the Daily Show, and winner of New York’s Funniest Stand Up 2023, Matt Koff is excited to announce the YouTube release of his second comedy hour, Cat Man, May 15th with a premiere at 8pm with Koff attending; he will be in the chat. Said Koff, “I’m excited to share my special with the broader audience of YouTube. If this special doesn’t bring about world peace, nothing will.” Cat Man is an hour of fresh stand-up material from the Comedy Cellar regular about divorce, middle-age and cats. Koff believes there is a real bias against men with cats. He says “People love cats, but men with cats make people uncomfortable. Including me. I’m a man with a cat and I’m creeped out by myself!” The special is also a reprieve for Koff from his main subject of joke-writing at the Daily Show: Donald Trump. He says “It was nice to do an entire special that doesn’t mention the president, whomever he may be. And judging from the state of the world, this could very well be my last comedy special, so I’m excited to get it out there.” He added, “I will still be touring doomsday bunkers though.” Cat Man was shot at The Comedy Cellar with some of Matt Koff’s long-time Daily Show colleagues including director David Paul Meyer, producer Asad Bokhari, and lighting director George Countas, fresh off his win as New York’s top Art Director Becca Gialanella, also a Daily Show colleague, transformed the Cellar’s Village Underground into a 1970s lounge. There are a number of other comics from his 23 years in the biz, including Jon Stewart himself (spoiler), that also make a guest appearance. Matt Koff had always dreamed of performing at the Comedy Cellar. He says “It took me years to get an audition there and I was so bitter about not getting in, sometimes I would walk past the Cellar and hiss at the club. Now I get to perform there and hiss at the audience when they don’t like a joke.” More About Matt Koff: Matt Koff is a Brooklyn-based stand-up comic and veteran Emmy-Winning TV writer working at The Daily Show for the last 13 years. His debut comedy album,, is out on 800 Pound Gorilla Records. As a stand-up, Matt has appeared on Comedy Central, WNYC, WFMU, and The History Channel, which is how you know he’s smart. Matt has also written for The Onion and The White House Correspondents' Dinner hosted by Trevor Noah. He won the title of ‘New York’s Funniest Stand Up’ in 2023 and co-created the Twitter sensation, which was called one of the. Praise For Matt Koff’s Stand-up: “Hilarious!” - Weird Al “Shamefully excellent” - Comedy Cake “A hilariously dark comedic debut” - the Daily Californian ”Koff is a great comedy writer” - Time Out NY York Matt Koff Online: Enjoy our conversation! And also, this is only the first HALF of our chat! For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or merely /episode/index/show/broccoliandicecream/id/41309795

430: Anjelah Johnson-Reyes and Ugly Baby 05/10/2026

430: Anjelah Johnson-Reyes and Ugly Baby Anjelah Johnson-Reyes! Comedian! Actor! Podcaster! Friend! Delight! More! We have a great chat and you can have a great listen! Anjelah's 7th comedy special, “Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: Ugly Baby” (a self-financed and self-produced special where she makes her directorial debut) is out today, May 10, 2026 starting at 12PM PDT / 2PM CDT on From the special's press release, the show is "a dynamic hour of standup that blends humor and heart, exploring ever-evolving family dynamics, embracing her current stage of life, and the grand adventure of becoming a first-time mom in her later years. Following the success of her last two specials, 'Say I Won’t' (over 8.6M views and counting) and 'Technically Not Stalking' (over 3.1M views and counting), it only makes sense that Anjelah also brings her 7th special to YouTube to continue making her comedy available to fans all over the world. The platform has been a home for Anjelah for over 20 years, ever since her 'Nail Salon' joke went viral. At the core of the special is Anjelah’s journey into motherhood in her 40s. Using her natural wit and charm, she opens up about personal struggles with fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum life, while touching on the universal themes of relationships, generational shifts, and fighting people on airplanes. Anjelah’s special is anchored in her relatability – you can’t help but feel that she is your cool Tia commiserating with you on everything. Ahead of the new special, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes shares: 'I’m grateful that I’ve been able to do this 7 times. My boobs may be falling lower but at least my career continues to reach new heights, all thanks to my loyal fans that have been riding with me for so long. I hope you enjoy my most vulnerable hour yet!' Filmed live across two sold-out shows at the historic El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, the special is a co-production between her Laugh On Beat production company and 800 Pound Gorilla. The special was directed by Anjelah Johnson-Reyes and executive produced by Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Manwell Reyes, Stephen Gordon Walker, and Jordan Levy. Anjelah is one of the most successful stand-up comedians today with six comedy specials streaming on various platforms and selling out theaters across the world. Her 7th comedy special serves as the capstone to her largely successful “The Family Reunion” stand-up comedy tour, which spanned 100+ shows in major theaters across the US in 2025–2026. Over the course of the tour she sold over 200,000 tickets including two sold out shows at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, 4 sold out shows at The Grove of Anaheim, a sold out show at Smart Financial Centre in Houston, TX, and a sold out show at The Ryman in Nashville, TN. Born and raised in San Jose, California, and of Mexican and Native American descent, Anjelah has guest starred on shows such as Life & Beth, Superstore, The Shield, Ugly Betty, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Her film roles include Enough Said, Our Family Wedding, and Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. Most recently, Anjelah joined Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross in the Amazon Prime feature, Candy Cane Lane. In February 2024, she returned for the second season of the Hulu original series, Life & Beth, and also hosted the 8-episode Tubi original series, My Crazy Quince, which premiered in May 2024. Anjelah published her first memoir titled, Who Do I Think I Am?: Stories of Chola Wishes and Caviar Dreams, in March 2022. She also recently launched her new comedy and mental health podcast, Funjelah, where Anjelah and her guests recount the things that they are grateful for and dive deep into how those gratitudes affect their lives. Based out of Nashville and Los Angeles, Anjelah lives with her husband Manwell, their daughter Rosie, and their dog Banzo." Enjoy! And this is only the first HALF of our chat. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or just /episode/index/show/broccoliandicecream/id/41238680

429: Rick Andrews and Doing Improv All the Time 05/06/2026

428: Katie Compa and Incurable Optimist 04/30/2026

427: Jonathan Van Halem and Hot Gossip 04/23/2026

426: Rebecca Kaplan and Bad Fan Fic 04/15/2026

425: Jeremy Pinsly and the Green Point Comedy Club 04/07/2026

425: Jeremy Pinsly and the Green Point Comedy Club 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 partner Kayla Pinsly will open The Greenpoint Comedy Club this spring. Greenpoint Comedy Club will feature the best comics in NYC and beyond and boasts a thoughtfully designed bar room where you can find expertly crafted cocktails (and more!) from afternoons through 2AM. The venue is over 2,000 square feet in a prime location in Greenpoint. The bar will open in late March, with a grand opening weekend on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11. Live comedy will kick off on April 10 with an 8PM show, followed by an opening party with music, food and some of the coolest comics in NYC. The weekend will continue on April 11 with two shows at 7:30PM and 10:15PM. Greenpoint Comedy Club is a venue for comics, by a comic. From top of the line lighting and A/V systems to the design of the space, every detail of this club has been considered to maximize the experience for both the comics and the audience. This will be a place for comics to work regular spots, headliner nights and record their specials. Jeremy aims to create a place for comedians at all stages of their career to have an opportunity to reach new audiences. Jeremy has performed and produced stand-up in NYC and on the road for more than 15 years, He’s produced shows in comedy clubs, speakeasies, a boxing gym, and a brownstone in Cobble Hill, where monthly shows sold out consistently for two years. Armed with a unique sense of what works and what is missing from most comedy venues, Jeremy and Kayla aim to make the Greenpoint Comedy Club a destination for the best comedy in NYC. As Jeremy describes, GCC’s mission is “to run the highest quality show possible while also giving younger comics a chance to get their start.” Greenpoint Comedy Club will serve as an incubator for the comedy scene. With a mission to bring “the hang” back, guests and performers are welcome to mingle and network before and after performances. Jeremy says: “We want to create a club where you can spend an evening, not just see a show and go. We’ve intentionally designed this space so you can grab a drink and meet new friends all night long.” With a cozy atmosphere, ample seating and a top tier alcohol program curated by industry veteran and skilled mixologist Dory Greenberg, GCC aims to be a spot where you can grab a great drink and stay a while. While comedy is at the heart of everything Greenpoint Comedy Club does, the club will also feature live music, writing workshops and even after school programs with the intention of offering a space for creatives of all types to gather. ABOUT THE GREENPOINT COMEDY CLUB: The Greenpoint Comedy Club is NYC’s newest comedy club located in the nightlife center of Greenpoint. By offering regular standup shows, unique produced shows and live music in a cozy, speakeasy environment, Greenpoint Comedy Club aims to be a flagship destination for NYC nightlife. ABOUT JEREMY PINSLY: Jeremy Pinsly, born in Nashville, has performed standup comedy in NYC for the past 15 years. He has produced standup shows at comedy clubs, bars, restaurants, and speakeasies all over NYC. In 2015 he started a podcast with an 89 year old comedian and actress, Dev Rogers where they discussed life and comedy in Dev’s rent stabilized apartment in the Upper West Side. In 2022 Jeremy and his now wife Kayla started a comedy show in their apartment, Bubbe’s Comedy Hour, that ran successfully for over 2 years. Most recently Jeremy started a comedy production business in Nashville, TN where he ran shows at Friends in Low Places on Broadway, Music City Boxing Gym and other venues all over the city. In late fall of 2025, Jeremy founded the Greenpoint Comedy Club. And this is only the first HALF of our chat! For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR /episode/index/show/broccoliandicecream/id/40763995

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