Pinky Promise

A podcast about growing up! Comedians Laura Manasewich and Katie Arroyo meet weekly to take a look back at growing up: the good, the bad, the really really awkward, and dive into how it shaped them into the super well adjusted adults they definitely are today.

67 Getting In Trouble with Valerie Tosi 01/19/2022

67 Getting In Trouble with Valerie Tosi New Year, New Guests! This week we're joined by comedian Valerie Tosi. We were supposed to talk about getting into trouble, and for a little bit, we did, but listen we're still in the pandemic that made us start this podcast in the first place, so we talked about what we wanted to talk about. Peloton, And Just Like That, social media and soft pants. It's a VERY fun episode and you should listen, and then order Valerie's new album Beach Trash using the links below! Buy Valerie's Album: Follow Valerie: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/21812861

#66 I Was Obsessed With True Crime with Hillary Fitzgerald Campbell 10/27/2021

#66 I Was Obsessed With True Crime with Hillary Fitzgerald Campbell This week we welcome New Yorker cartoonist, comedian and author of Murder Book Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell to talk about something near and dear to our hearts - TRUE CRIME. Hilary's obsession started young and only strengthened with time. This episode is packed with funny and sometimes sweet anecdotes and also recommendations of things to watch if you also love a good crime story! While you're at it, pick up a copy of Murder Book, available now for pre-order and everywhere November 9th (but you know, be cool and support an indie book store.) Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/20909720

#65: Wild (?) Childs with Chuck Staton and Brad Rohrer 10/13/2021

#65: Wild (?) Childs with Chuck Staton and Brad Rohrer This week we're joined by podcast hosts Chuck Staton and Brad Rohrer to talk about the wild days of growing up! Chuck and Brad tell us all about their partying ways (and in Brad's case, the ways he avoided things like cigarettes and other hardcore drugs!) For tickets to Chuck and Brad's Halloween Spooktackular: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/20794709

#64 I Had A Party Friend with Tanya Mansfield 09/29/2021

#64 I Had A Party Friend with Tanya Mansfield This week we welcome comedian Tanya Mansfield. We were supposed to talk about her experiences being the middle child, but quickly segued into talking about that one friend, we all had one -- they're older, they're reckless, the red flags are plentiful and waving but we couldn't seem to see them at the time. Tanya had a party friend, and we KNOW she's not alone. This story has everything a teenager could want: an RV, UV vodka, cheetah print bikini tops and more. Follow Tanya: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/20635331

#63 I Was Home During A Robbery with Ben Gorodetsky 09/22/2021

#63 I Was Home During A Robbery with Ben Gorodetsky Even been home alone during a robbery? Comedian, writer and this week's guest Ben Gorodetsky has. As an 11 year old with temporarily unsupervised internet access, it should have been every boy's dream evening. But unfortunately for Ben things took a turn. From excellent stranger danger boundary setting (DON'T OPEN THE DOOR WHEN A STRANGER KNOCKS!) to head smacking police blunders (GO TO THE RIGHT HOUSE FOR THE LOVE OF PETE) to the wild tale of Ben and his family surviving a SECOND home invasion years later, this episode is NOT one to miss. Follow Ben: IG: @ @ Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/20137550

#62 I Grew Up Evangelical with Dave Apkarian 09/15/2021

#62 I Grew Up Evangelical with Dave Apkarian This week we're joined by comedian Dave Apkarian. Growing up in an Evangelical church, Dave took what he saw around him and used it to his advantage - like thinking if the spirit of the Lord entered him, a cute girl would TOTALLY be into him. Surprisingly it didn't work. Outside of church Dave and his brother stayed busy doing kid stuff like watching Terminator and helping their dad with laborious farm work including an insane story about a pig that you absolutely don't want to miss. Follow Dave: IG: @ Listen to Dave's Sad Dad podcast: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/20136533

#61 Learning To Love My Body with Kristine Blinn 09/08/2021

#61 Learning To Love My Body with Kristine Blinn ***Content Warning: ED, body image, diet culture This week we sit down with comedian Kristine Blinn and get right into it. It's a whole episode on body talk. From a little kid in a bathing suit to the grown ass woman she is today, it's been decades of mixed messages, negative self talk, learning to unlearn it, and sending 1 million middle fingers to the diet industry. We loved getting to have such a candid talk with such a wonderful guest. Follow Kristine: IG: @ Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/19948187

#60 I Was In The Closet with Pete Angelo 09/01/2021

#60 I Was In The Closet with Pete Angelo This week we welcome CT's strongest comedian / funniest strong man Pete Angelo. Growing up as a big guy in a small town, when Pete started to realize he had feelings for men, he wasn't exactly sure how to navigate that terrain, so for a while he held it in. We are so glad he was eventually able to express his true self and share with us his stories of how he did it. As with most coming of age stories in the early 2000's, we're sending a huge shout out to Myspace. Follow Pete: IG: @ Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/19947803

#59 I Was A Dork with Bridget Kavanagh 07/21/2021

#59 I Was A Dork with Bridget Kavanagh We're joined by comedian Bridget Kavanagh this week who claims she was a dorky child, but upon further reflection we think she just had weird hobbies and a bad haircut. We learn Bridget had a personalized Mets bowling ball, a pretty historically accurate Harry Potter Halloween costume and for some reason she joined varsity golf in high school. Ok now that we read it all together, maybe she was dork after all. Follow Bridget: Twitter: @ IG: @ // @ Podcast: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/19871603

#58 I Was Pantsed At A Pool Party with Kayleigh Dumas 07/14/2021

#58 I Was Pantsed At A Pool Party with Kayleigh Dumas This week we're joined by comedian Kayleigh Dumas for a tale no teen wants to tell: Kayleigh was pantsed at a pool party! It's your classic story of adolescent live triangles and passive aggression -- ok maybe aggressive aggression from the lenses of three adults who have clearly worked through the issues they had as young people and are doing much better now. Bullying disguised as friendship, undiagnosed ADHD, this episode really takes us back. Follow Kayleigh: IG: @ Twitter: @ /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/19794278

#57 I Was Homeschooled with Emily Landrum 07/07/2021

#57 I Was Homeschooled with Emily Landrum This week we welcome comedian and writer Emily Landrum! Emily is the oldest of 7 children and was home schooled in a Christian household. As you probably know by now Katie and Laura were...not, so they had a lot of questions! From nail polish envy to realizing she was sort of living in the Foot Loose town, we were thrilled to listen to Emily's stories of growing up not quite on the prairie, but like if the prairie had a snowboarding team! Website: IG: Twitter: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/19719773

#56 Most Spirited with Jay Whittaker 06/30/2021

#56 Most Spirited with Jay Whittaker For comedian Jay Whittaker, high school didn't suck. Moving from Los Angeles to Orange County could have been disastrous, but a pro move by Jay's dad helped ensure a smooth transition (Moving between school years? Enroll your kids in summer school!) A social butterfly who could hang just as easily with the jocks, band geeks and theater kids, it's no wonder Jay was voted Most Spirited....twice! Website: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ItsJayWhittaker Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ItsJayWhittaker Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/19653236

#55 Teacher Of All Trades with Orlando Baxter 06/23/2021

#55 Teacher Of All Trades with Orlando Baxter After college but before becoming a world traveling comedian, Orlando Baxter needed an escape from corporate America. The path he thought was going to lead him to being a guidance counselor actually made him a math teacher...and a television tech teacher...and a volleyball coach...and an in school suspension teacher. We loved getting to sit down with Orlando and hear all about the route he took to make a difference to the kids in his neighborhood, and ultimately what led him to keep pushing to find himself where he is today. Follow Orlando: Twitter: @ IG: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/19566749

#54 Crushes (That Didn't Pan Out) with Brian Beaudoin 06/16/2021

#54 Crushes (That Didn't Pan Out) with Brian Beaudoin Katie Makes Brian Talk about His Crushes This week we enter a podcast thruple with comedian and host of Katie's OTHER comedy podcast Wicked Funny, Brian Beaudoin. Brian (reluctantly) shares his illustrious history of making grand gestures to girls he's had crushes on, and the array of reactions to his efforts. From mix tape secret tracks to accidentally rowing someone else's makeout canoe, this episode is...a lot. Follow Brian: Podcast: IG: @ // @ Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/19483685

#53 I Had A Mystery Illness with Rafi Gonzalez 06/09/2021

#53 I Had A Mystery Illness with Rafi Gonzalez This week we welcome comedian Rafi Gonzalez to hear all about the mysterious kidney disease he had as a teenager. One minute he was chugging ONE Coors Light, and the next minute he was in the ER, and the NEXT minute he was spending a summer walking around with a bag of "kidney juice" hanging off of him. Follow Rafi: IG: Twitter: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/19393775

#52 First Jobs with Stephen Pratt 06/02/2021

#52 First Jobs with Stephen Pratt This week comedian and podcaster Stephen Pratt stops by to talk with us about jobs. We dissect the ins and outs of being a paper boy, share our collective angst from time spent in the food services industry, and highlight some other capitalistic highs and lows. Grab yourself an El Presidente margarita from Chili's, and put on your headphones for this super fun episode with a wildly funny guest. Follow Stephen: IG: Twitter: Listen to Stephen's podcast, Recoil Now: IG: Twitter: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/19304567

#51 Hurdles With Ashleigh Rosé 05/26/2021

#51 Hurdles With Ashleigh Rosé This week we're joined by comedian and actress Ashleigh Rosé. Laura and Ashleigh met at a taping of Let's Make a Deal so we open the episode with some reminiscing. Once we remember that's not what we're here to discuss, Ashleigh tells us the unfortunate tale of a college track meet turned food poisoning misadventure. We also talk a lot about our lives pre-covid and what we think - and hope they're going to look like in a post-covid world. We cover balance in friendship groups - for every wild idea friend there needs to be someone saying no, and everything in between. Follow Ashleigh: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/19137929

#50 The Ultimate Touchdown With Jared Freid 05/19/2021

#50 The Ultimate Touchdown With Jared Freid Get your letterman jacket and gather round. We're joined this week by comedian Jared Freid who shares his journey from pop warner football kid to the ultimate achievement - scoring a touchdown for his high school team - ask to see the VHS! In addition to sports talk, we cover weigh-ins (bullshit), outshining others' expectations of you (huge, yet infuriating), and discovering the benefits of not taking things too seriously. Watch Jared's special: Website: Special: Follow Jared: Twitter: Instagram: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/19137500

#49 I Was A Bad Girl with Ester Steinberg 05/12/2021

#49 I Was A Bad Girl with Ester Steinberg This week we welcome comedian, actress and writer Ester Steinberg. As private schooled pre-teen, Ester ran with a tough crew: BG4L to be exact - if you know, you know. Let's face it, when your girl gang is made up of kids with rich parents and minimal supervision, things can get a little crazy. Like so many tales of teenage rebellion, Ester discovered if you fly too close to the sun, you're bound to get burned - or grounded for a year. Follow Ester: IG: Watch her special: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/19065023

#48 Up With People with Wynter Spears 05/05/2021

#48 Up With People with Wynter Spears This week we're joined by comedian, writer and singer Wynter Spears. As Wynter shares her experience traveling the world performing with Up with People, Katie realizes she's interviewing one of her childhood idols as she remembers seeing a show as a kid. Wynter's experiences during her time with Up with People helped her find a way to create an adult life as a professional artist and performer. Normally you can find her performing live all over the place, but until those vaccines kick in it's a Zoom life for the time being. T: IG: F: Wynter Spears Photo credit: Brad Buckman Photography Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/18956336

#47 I Was Obsessed With Porn with Renie Rivas 04/28/2021

#47 I Was Obsessed With Porn with Renie Rivas This week we're joined by comedian and podcaster Renie Rivas. Thanks to the elusive "illegal cable box", Renie was introduced to porn at a young age. It consumed her life as a third grader, but by relating it to when she was able to quit biting her nails, she was able to kick the compulsion and now it's sort of a "birthdays and anniversaries" treat. We the potential pros but mostly cons of too early sex ed, discovering your own sexual identity, shame and fear and still manage to find some time to laugh. Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: Follow Renie: IG: Ring Ring Podcast: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/18883055

#46 House Parties with Pamela Ross 04/21/2021

#46 House Parties with Pamela Ross It's House Parties week on Pinky Promise and we're joined by comedian and writer Pamela Ross. Learning to underage drink, the diet of a comedian, and other healthy habits abound. Our party tricks mostly relied on the flexibility that comes with stupid youth, now you're lucky if we show up let alone perform. Could you do a split or something else cool? Let us know! Follow Pam: Twitter: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/18782261

#45 I Did Anything For My Crush with Carole Montgomery 04/14/2021

#45 I Did Anything For My Crush with Carole Montgomery We're joined this week by comedian, producer and director Carole Montgomery. As a 7th grader with a crush, Carole was willing to do whatever it took to get her man. Even if it included skipping a grade and going to a school in another district! Hunky Portuguese soldiers, joining the cheerleading squad to catch a football player's eye, elaborately formal birthday parties, this one truly has it all. Follow Carole: Twitter: IG: Funny Women of a Certain Age (trailer): Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/18683978

#44 Overcoming My Childhood with Jaime Lee 04/07/2021

#44 Overcoming My Childhood with Jaime Lee ***Content warning: Jaime Lee's story is heavy and contains descriptions of domestic abuse and drug addiction. Resources are available below: This week Katie and Laura sit down with comedian and OnlyFans content creator Jaime Lee. Jaime had one hell of a childhood, and that's putting it incredibly lightly. After witnessing her parents' battles with addiction and withstanding bullying and abuse, Jaime busted her butt to out herself through college to be able to provide stability for herself and her younger siblings. Not a story for the faint of heart, but certainly one about perseverance and making your own way. Follow Jaime: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: Music: Resources can be found here: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/18424364

#43 My First Boyfriend with Kate Willett 03/31/2021

#43 My First Boyfriend with Kate Willett Comedian, actress and writer Kate Willett joins us this week to share her classic tale of adolescence. Girl meets boy, girl starts rumors about herself, boy dumps girl, girls are mean to girl, girl starts more rumors about herself...you know, an age old classic. We loved hearing Kate's introspective look back, and optimistic look forward. We also learned a bit about Kate's new book Dirtbag Anthropology, available now on Audible! Cozy on up and give it a listen. WATCH this episode on youtube: Follow Kate: IG: Twitter: Buy Kate's book! Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: Music: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/18419588

#42 Sex Ed with Colleen Genevieve 03/24/2021

#42 Sex Ed with Colleen Genevieve Hold onto your butts as we welcome comedian Colleen Genevieve on this week's episode. Colleen got the sex talk young. Like, 6 years old young. After an embarrassing tale and brief reminder that we don't talk about sex in public, Colleen discovered she couldn't (wouldn't?) stop. talking. about. sex. We followed along on her journey from flabbergasted child (3 kids = sex 3 times?!), losing the big V, and finally into the happy and loving relationship she's in today. Get a snack, do some stretches and settle in. WATCH this episode on youtube: Music: Follow Colleen: IG: Twitter: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/18419432

#41 I'm An Immigrant with Oscar Collazos 03/17/2021

#41 I'm An Immigrant with Oscar Collazos This week we're joined by comedian Oscar Collazos. Oscar and his family immigrated to the United States from Colombia when he was 7. He made his way by making people laugh (pro-tip: start with physical comedy while you're learning the language), and from there it was uphill all the way -- except sleepovers, his mom wasn't having that. In this episode we bond over our unpronounceable names, holidays with TOO MUCH FOOD, spray painting cars and riding on tow trucks. There's a little something for everyone this week and we hope you enjoy. WATCH this episode on youtube: IG: Twitter: FB: Follow Oscar: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ Music: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/18357584

#40 Young Love with Corey Rodrigues 03/10/2021

#40 Young Love with Corey Rodrigues Here at Pinky Promise, we love first loves. That's why we're gonna let anyone who wants to talk about them have their moment and this week it's comedian Corey Rodrigues' turn! First thing's first, we do some physical and emotional housekeeping -- trim your fingernails and communicate clearly people. Then we really get to it - Corey shares his tale of first love (beautiful feet!), betrayal and heartbreak (a 3-way call gone terribly wrong) - this is the stuff roller coasters are made of, baby. And for an extra twist, an internet outage brought to you by the city of Los Angeles! WATCH this episode on youtube: Follow Corey: Twitter: IG: @ Website: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/18245381

#39 Underage Drinking with Rob Crean 03/03/2021

#39 Underage Drinking with Rob Crean This week we welcome comedian Rob Crean to the show. We're talking about underage drinking - how seeking out booze was usually more fun than drinking it, Katie the license chalking wizard, why Laura put the brakes on redbull & vodka and Rob's reflections on where he's been and where he's going. He's got a sad boy album - it's even more funny than it is sad, and it's really sad! Give it a listen! Follow Rob: IG: Twitter: Buy Rob's /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/18164477

#38 Losing Your Virginity with Gus Constantellis 02/24/2021

#38 Losing Your Virginity with Gus Constantellis Has anyone seen our virginity? It's lost and we can't find it anywhere! This week we welcome comedian Gus Constantellis to share his *very romantic* (spoiler alert: incorrect!) tale of losing his v-card. Basements Cher! Googling "gay things to do" in various cities! This episode has it all WATCH this episode on youtube: Follow Pinky Promise: IG: Twitter: FB: Music: Follow Gus: IG: Twitter: /episode/index/show/pinkpromise/id/18069506

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