Comic Widows

Comic Widows Podcast celebrates stand-up comedy through the lens of us Comic Widows; those of us who sit home nights while our person haunts the shows and open mics of standup comedy here in the DMV and beyond. Hosted by Laura Lyster-Mensh. Co-producer and editor: Angel.

The 85%: Michael & Jenny 07/31/2022

The 85%: Michael & Jenny Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, talks with comic widow extraordinaire, Michael David, whose comic is the fantastic The podcast's co-producer, , is there, too. has all the socials and contact info. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: for the musical stylings and support. for artistic stylings and support. /episode/index/show/comicwidows/id/23910936

Why Can't It Be Both? 07/11/2022

Why Can't It Be Both? Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, talks with comic , in this special episode about being and ACTUAL comic widow. The podcast's co-producer, , is there, too. has all the socials and contact info. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: for the musical stylings and support. for artistic stylings and support. /episode/index/show/comicwidows/id/23700668

Emergency Weird Al Go Bag 05/27/2022

Emergency Weird Al Go Bag Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, talks with Michelle Lyster in this special episode about what its like being a Weird Al Yankovic super fan. The podcast's co-producer, , is there, too. has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: for the musical stylings and support. for artistic stylings and support. for sharp-eared observations and notes. for laughter and inspiration. for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy. /episode/index/show/comicwidows/id/23250248

Sucker for Drink Specials 05/09/2022

Sucker for Drink Specials Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, talks with Lily Amara Pastor, about what its like being with , a stand up comedian, and yet hating standup comedy. The podcast's co-producer, , is there, too. has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: for the musical stylings and support. for artistic stylings and support. for sharp-eared observations and notes. for laughter and inspiration. for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy. /episode/index/show/comicwidows/id/23030999

We Happened to Her 04/27/2022

We Happened to Her Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, talks with Rashida Shabazz, about her status as a Comic Widow to her mother, , a stand up comedian. The podcast's co-producer, , is there, too. has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: for the musical stylings and support. for artistic stylings and support. for sharp-eared observations and notes. for laughter and inspiration. for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy. /episode/index/show/comicwidows/id/22930523

Fungus and a Hair Flip 04/07/2022

Fungus and a Hair Flip Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, talks with about his status as Comic Widow to his very much alive wife, , a stand up comedian. The podcast's co-producer, , is there, too. has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: for the musical stylings and support. for artistic stylings and support. for sharp-eared observations and notes. for laughter and inspiration. for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy. /episode/index/show/comicwidows/id/22716275

Catfish and Lawyers 03/21/2022

Catfish and Lawyers Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, talks with about her status as Comic Widow to her very much alive husband, , a stand up comedian. The podcast's co-producer, , is there, too. has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: for the musical stylings and support. for artistic stylings and support. for sharp-eared observations and notes. for laughter and inspiration. for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy. /episode/index/show/comicwidows/id/22514768

The Lion Sleeps Tonight 03/02/2022

The Lion Sleeps Tonight Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, talks with Stephanie McDonald about her status as Comic Widow to her very much alive husband, Glenn Lawrence, a stand up comedian. The podcast's co-producer, , is there, too, laughing all the way. You can find Stephanie @levelupcomedydc (FB), @levelup_comedy (IG) and @im_stefunny (IG), and Level Up Comedy on YouTube. You can find Glenn @levelupcomedydc (FB), @levelup_comedy (IG) and @glennlevelsup (Twitter), levelupcomedy.com and Level Up Comedy on YouTube. You can find the Blerd Dad podcast streaming wherever you listen to podcasts. has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: for the musical stylings and support. for artistic stylings and support. for sharp-eared observations and notes. for laughter and inspiration. for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy. /episode/index/show/comicwidows/id/22279793

The Weems Paradox 02/14/2022

The Weems Paradox Good Mourning: Laura and Angel meet Dionne Joyner-Weems, who is the comic widow of the standup comic, Jason Weems. Jason sends a rebuttal. Game on! Dionne Joyner-Weems JASON WEEMS: Thanks to: Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: for social media savvy and video art. for the musical stylings and support. for sharp-eared observations and notes. for laughter and inspiration. /episode/index/show/comicwidows/id/22120046

How Cool Are Comics? 02/02/2022

How Cool Are Comics? Good Mourning: Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Joy Funk, who is the comic widow of the standup comic, Camille Roberts. @camillerobertsverified @joyfunk Thanks to: Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: for social media savvy and video art. for the musical stylings and support. for sharp-eared observations and notes. for laughter and inspiration. /episode/index/show/comicwidows/id/22003010

What Are Comic Widows? 01/13/2022

What Are Comic Widows? Good Mourning: Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks about her status as Comic Widow after her very much alive husband, Mark Mensh, became a stand up comedian. We also learn about the podcast’s co-producer, Angel, and his brother, David. Angel interviews Laura as the first featured Comic Widow. Next episode's featured guest: Dionne Joyner-Weems! /episode/index/show/comicwidows/id/21761096

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