Life and Beth

Beth Lapides of the legendary UnCabaret talks with some of the funniest, most talented people on the planet and discovers what inspires them, what is happening, what is life like right now.

Comedian Judy Gold speaks with Beth Lapides 04/20/2020

Comedian Judy Gold speaks with Beth Lapides Beth speaks to the legendary, deeply funny and deeply real Judy Gold about living in NY, hiking in LA with Meredith Vieira (sort of), the danger of secrets, the joy of stand-up and the magic of being ready when you get the chance. She has won Emmy awards, had her own specials on HBO, Comedy Central & Logo. She is also the host of her own podcast Kill Me Now. Judy and Beth share a lively, lovely conversation at the gorgeous West Hollywood Library as part of their Lesbian Speaker Series (yes, she is a lesbian). Oh, and she mentions her mother. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/14066300

Margaret Cho 04/21/2017

Margaret Cho She is a life force, fashionista, celebrated actor and a spectacularly funny comedian. Margaret Cho gets into all of it with Beth Lapides in a special episode that was recorded live at the oh so beautiful West Hollywood Council Chamber. Beth and Margaret discuss tattoo's, politics, make-up, how to make up your mind about tattoos, the Chi of Cho and so much more including a brilliant resurrection of her dear friend Joan Rivers (she also reveals Don Rickles incredibly sweet side). Get into it, get into Life (and Beth) /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/5285182

Dina Martina 09/09/2016

Dina Martina Seetle Washington is famous for several things-Marie's Salad Dressing, Microsoft, Amazon, Jimi Hendrick and most especially the iconic chanteuse and first lady of the staage Dina Martina. A little bit Liza, a little bit Silverback Gorilla, Dina is one of a kind. Sit back and listen to how Dina the little girl from Las Vegas became a treasured jewel of low, low budget cinema and stages the world over, or at least Seetle, Provincetown, New York and Los Angeles. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/4654267

Jeffrey Marsh 08/18/2016

Jeffrey Marsh Recorded live at the one and only Book Soup in West Hollywood, Beth Lapides speaks to the magnetic, inspirational, multi-dimensional & glittering Jeffrey Marsh. With over a quarter BILLION views across social media, Jeffrey is breaking down barriers and lifting up spirits with a message of self love and how to walk the walk AND talk the talk. They have written a beautiful new book, How To Be You. So take a listen and be yourself while doing so. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/4602133

Alec Mapa 05/26/2016

Alec Mapa He is America's Gaysian Sweetheart and has been seen in Desperate Housewives, Devious Maids, Ugly Betty and his own Showtime special Baby Daddy. He is so deep, so funny & so wonderful to chat about Life with Beth and Life & Beth. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/4395890

John RIggi 04/08/2016

John RIggi He is one of the most talented people in the game-the game of entertaining, of writing, of directing, of storytelling. He's directed, written or produced some of the most legendary television of the modern age from 30 Rock to The Comeback to The Larry Sanders Show. He is often on stage at UnCabaret spilling it and keeping it real. Beth and Jon chat it up in a great way. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/4281595

Justin Sayer 03/24/2016

Justin Sayer He is a brilliant mind, a raconteur and a connoisseur of glamour. He's been seen on The Comeback and is a brilliantly funny writer on Two Broke Girls. When he sing the blues it will make your blues go away. He's the author of the YA novel "Husky". He is Justin Sayre. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/4244782

Magnolia Memoir 03/16/2016

Magnolia Memoir Mela Lee and Alexander Burke come together to tell story through song-their story, our story, the story of discovery and history and music. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/4225352

Rebecca Corry 03/09/2016

Rebecca Corry She is fiercely funny and funnily fierce. Stand up and be counted, stand up for pits.Anger and Love and Spray Tans and Whole Foods. Comedy Central and Comedy in general. Comedy isn't pretty but Rebecca is. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/4206992

Ana Gasteyer 03/02/2016

Ana Gasteyer She may or may not be playing the undercover role of Ted Cruz's wife, she was Principal McGee on the recent live version of Grease. She of course was magical on SNL and brilliantly portrayed Martha Stewart, Celine Dion and an NPR host. SHe is however most brilliant as herself. Here she is, Ana Gasteyer. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/4190232

Julie Goldman 02/24/2016

Julie Goldman Julie Goldman, of Bravo's The Peoples Couch, Vanderpump Rules After Show and Big Gay Sketch Show sat down and talked to Beth Lapides live at the West Hollywood Library about Chicken Wings & TV's, Lesbian Role #1, 2 & 3 and Things She Lost in the Fire (or that Mom did). This was the first episode of Life & Beth recorded live with a wonderful audience and Julie & Beth really stunk up the joint (in the best way possible). /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/4170898

Lili Taylor 02/17/2016

Lili Taylor She is brilliant, fearless and one of our greatest American actors. From Mystic Pizza and I shot Andy Warhol to The Conjuring and her current raw and mesmerizing portrayal of Anne on the superb hit drama American Crime, Lili Taylor has always shown she is not afraid to take chances, to be real, and to find the truth of living life. She has always been unafraid to fly. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/4154928

Willem Dafoe 02/10/2016

Willem Dafoe He has played Jesus, The Green Goblin, The Shadow of the Vampire and even Marilyn Monroe. He is a great actor, artist & man. Find out what he has to say to Beth about will, willingness, making dirty movies in high school and well, life. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/4138711

Andy DIck 02/03/2016

Andy DIck You've seen Andy Dick in Newsradio, The Andy Dick Show, and Zoolander. He is the wild man who loves to be a bad boy, is the king of social media and the coolest cat with more than nine lives. He is talented, funny, one of a kind and a brilliant survivor. Beth Lapides talks to the #New #Andy #Dick #weloveandy #soberlife /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/4122719

Julia Sweeney 01/27/2016

Julia Sweeney From the legendary "Pat" on Saturday Night Live to the transcendent award winning "God Says Ha", Julia Sweeney has always brought truth, intelligence, humor and joy to everything she does. She has been seen, heard & read while being respected, adored and admired. She brings the questions to the answers and answers tot he questions. She is much beloved by the world of InCabaret and by the greater world at large. Ladies and Gentleman, It's Julia! /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/4106445

Pablo Schreiber 01/19/2016

Pablo Schreiber From his iconic "Pornstache" on Orange Is The New Black to his work on the legendary show The Wire to his portrayal of a true hero in the hit film 13 Hours, Pablo Schreiber is always ready to explore, reveal and illuminate the world around him. He is a great actor, a great dad and a fearless adventurer. He and Beth Lapides talk about life and so much more, including purple LA Eyeworks glasses. Get ready to collect the experience! /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/4088015

Willem Dafoe 07/07/2015

Willem Dafoe One of the most respected, accomplished artists in the world, Willem Dafoe has always been fearless in his performance and has shown us legendary performances in films like Platoon, Last Temptation of Christ, Spiderman, Shadow of the Vampire and The Grand Budapest Hotel to name just a few. When he hasn't been onscreen he could be found through the years experimenting with form & performance across the globe with everyone from The Wooster Group to the great Robert Wilson. He talks to Beth Lapides about adventure, exploration, willingness, High School art films that get you in trouble and ultimately, the triumph of the WILL (emmmm). /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/3660306

Sasha Alexander 12/17/2014

Sasha Alexander Beth Lapides asks Sasha Alexander (Rizzoli & Isles, Dawson's Creek, He's Just Not That Into You, Shameless) what makes you you? They get into the nature of change, arranged marriages, college applications and of course, TV. A deeply delightful episode. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/3246322

Missi Pyle - Your Best Friend 10/29/2014

Missi Pyle - Your Best Friend Missi Pyle is an actress, singer, comedian and also your best friend. She has appeared in Gone Girl, The Artist, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Jennifer Falls and Bringing Down The House (for which she and Queen Latifah were nominate for MTV Movie Award Best Fight). /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/3148725

Del Shores 07/11/2014

Del Shores Playwright, Director, Actor, Writer. Del Shores does all this and more. Creator of the LEGENDARY play & film "Sordid Lives" and "Daddy's Dying, Who's Got the Will", Del has done his part to make sure the naughty heart & soul of small town southern living is given its due, along with the people that make that heart beat happen. A super fave of the UnCabaret shows, Del Shores talsk to Beth Lapides about a life well sorted, even if it's a bit sordid. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/2940308

Justin WIllman 06/25/2014

Justin WIllman Justin Willman's credits are varied and impressive, from his numberous appearences on the Tonight Show & Chelsea Lately to hosting the legendary Food Network show "Cupcake Wars", as well as "Win, Lose or Draw" on the Disney Channel. As a magician he is even more impressive and has to be seen to be believed. But what is most impressive about Justin is who he is as a person and how well he knows himself. He opens up to Beth and talks about what makes him him and the magic found around all of us. Magician, actor, comedian, host & fantastic man, Justin Willman. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/2909754

The Sklar Brothers 06/11/2014

The Sklar Brothers Two of the funniest guys in the game, Randy & Jason Sklar can honestly lay claim to the title of Comedians, and also Sportscasters, and also Actors, and also Husbands and Dads, and also Twins. What we are saying is that they are so much of so much that we love. Beloved member's of the UnCabaret family, they have been seen on everthing from their own Comedy Central specials to Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage & It's Always Sunny in Philidelphia, The United Stats of America and UnCabaret's own Amazon episode's. They are double the fun (yes we went there) as they tell Beth Lapides what makes them them. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/2885450

Merrill Markoe 04/19/2014

Merrill Markoe Beth Lapides asks Emmy Award winning comedy writer : what makes you you? Merrill's answer, is like all things Merrill, simutaneously analytical and whimsical. She covers negative zen, stupid pet tricks, the secret to writing and inventing the format for Late Night with David Letterman. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/2791489

Tim Bagley - Clean Boy, Dirty Stories 03/13/2014

Tim Bagley - Clean Boy, Dirty Stories Beth asks the much loved Tim Bagley: What makes you, you? Tim is a comedic actor with a gift for behind the scenes stories and a knack for a non-self indulgent introspection. You recognize him from his appearances on Monk, 2 Broke Girls, Will & Grace, Ellen, $#*! My Dad Says, This Is 40 and Web Therapy. He was a member of The Groundlings, appears frequently at UnCabaret. His one man show, "Clean Boy, Dirty Stories" is about working as a butler at The Playboy Mansion and he won the Jury Award at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado for his one person show , "Happy Hour." /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/2728058

Jackie Kashian - After Dork 02/27/2014

Jackie Kashian - After Dork Jackie Kashian is a driven, mesmerizing storyteller. Her album "It's Never Going to be Bread" was named one of the top comedy albums of 2010 by Amazon. Her DVD, "This Will Make an Excellent Horcrux" is just out and we get the story behind the story of these two titles as Jackie answers Beth's unanswerable but provocative question: What makes you, you? Jackie has been a guest on Conan, Late Show with David Letterman and This American Life. She is also the host of the popular podcast, Dork Forest, and it's a pleasure to hear on the other side of the podcast mic. Jackie gets into her life as a married person, the importance of hacky sacks, video games and the long road from heckling in the shadows, to storytelling in the light. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/2702577

Ana Gasteyer-It's All About the Food 01/04/2014

Ana Gasteyer-It's All About the Food She's been everyone from Celine Dion & Martha Stewart on Saturday Night Live, Elpheba on Broadway in Wicked and is currently uber-mom Sheila Shay on the hit ABC show Suburgatory. She is also the queen of Weight Watcher's online. She is funny, ferociously talented and can not only land a funny but hit a high note singing. Ana Gatseyer talks to Beth Lapides about coffee, food, quaking and a life well lived. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/2617769

Brooke Smith-Elephants can be Really Quiet! 12/21/2013

Brooke Smith-Elephants can be Really Quiet! She was the American girl who kidnapped Precious in Silence of the Lambs and is now in the super-hit show Ray Donovan. She is a traveler, never a tourist and was punk before it became a marketing tool. She's a great mom, wife, daughter & actor who has not one but two true Hollywood legend's she can say are her Godfather's. She is brave, funny, fierce and we love her. Brooke Smith answers the unanswerable question, "What makes you you?" /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/2602936

Rebecca Corry-A Near Necco Experience 11/27/2013

Rebecca Corry-A Near Necco Experience Comedian, Actor, Activist & one of the funniest, most electric performers on the UnCabaret stage, Rebecca Corry opens up to Beth about SO much. Only she could make a near death experience involving Necco wafers hilarious. Where there is funny, there is often deep and you definitely won't want to miss Rebecca talking about the one and only Angel, her rescued Pit Bull Terrier and the inspiration for Stand Up for Pits and the upcoming One Million Pibble March on Washington. We love Rebecca and you will as well. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/2571003

John Riggi-Super Fun Riggi Robot 11/03/2013

John Riggi-Super Fun Riggi Robot Producer, writer, director & comedian extraordinaire John Riggi speaks to Beth Lapides about convertible cars, Lost in Space, "John's Phone", Italy & the brilliance of Rebel Wilson and their new TV show "Super Fun Night". He also gives a very special recipe for French Onion Soup. He's made magic on 30 Rock, Will & Grace & The Comeback to name just a few legendary television shows he's been a part of. You won't want to miss one of the funniest men in Entertainment try and answer the UnCabaret UnStaged question "What Makes U You?". /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/2534477

Daniel Radcliffe Tickles Your Brain 10/16/2013

Daniel Radcliffe Tickles Your Brain The one and only Daniel Radcliffe chats with UnCabaret's Beth Lapides about song & dance, English Panto (google it), Cricket (google it), American Football (some may need to google it), art, the art of poetry and playing legendary poet Allen Ginsburg. He answers as best as anyone can the unanswerable question "What Makes U You"?. /episode/index/show/uncabaretunstaged/id/2511675

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