Family Gems

We can't believe it's been a year already! We're so grateful for everyone who has listened, followed and reviewed our pod! We've had such a blast unpacking everyone's family baggage that we're taking a break to create some more of our own. That's right, we're taking a small summer break to recharge. On this episode we share a few untold family stories, go over some...

You read that right; our guest this week worked for Obama! Naturally, we feel way more legit. Josh Burstein is a comedian, journalist, and political strategist who directed videos for the Obama Administration and Biden campaigns and currently hosts a weekly series online called "U Need To Know This!" for Mashable. We were thrilled to chat with him about growing up at Monticello, eating b...

He's eating weird, hyped up sh*t so you don't have to! It's actor, comedian Brad Stoll who does a comedic food review series on Social Media called Resent Reviews. He talks growing up on the east coast, murders, and his holocaust surviving grandpa's wild memoir! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! NEW - Follow the show on  Instagram ! Brad Stoll&#39...

We're so stoked to have Tori Piskin on the pod this week! Tori was named a Comic to Watch as part of the 2019 NY Comedy Festival, and her podcast that she co-hosts with her mom, "Got It From My Mama", is in the top 50 comedy iTunes charts. Settle in while we chat reality tv chaos, ballerina rules, pilates instructors, and more! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all...

Get ready sugar addicts because we've got a sweet a** episode featuring Reem Edan! Reem is an Iraqi-American content creator, award-winning writer, actress, and internationally touring stand-up comedian who can be seen performing on ShahidVIP’s "Stand Up Sketch Show,” on IG pages like “Family Guy,” and more! She shares tips on surviving rude aunties, smuggling gold, and weight watchers! N...

Get ready ya little gems, it's Zahra Ali week! You've seen her on NBC, Revolt TV, and she's one of the producers of the nationally touring standup show "Facial Recognition Comedy." Listen now for thoughts on surviving the apocalypse, how trauma makes family more chill, and why strict households almost always backfire. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, follow us on all the t...

Get ready for an absolute blast with Jaclyn Marfuggi! She's the fierce female emcee of Magic Mike Live Las Vegas. When she's not rocking the minds of horny bachelorette parties and Vegas crowds, she's bringing the heat at comedy clubs with her stand-up skills. You can catch her as the co-host of "The Yo Show with Michael Yo" podcast and dive into mouthwatering food adventures...

Liz Stone is with us this week showing the world that lawyers can be funny! When she's not reading contracts you can catch Liz being hilarious all around Las Vegas and yucking it up on Amazon's Laugh After Dark. Brace yourselves for a NSFW episode discussing how to spell certain bodily fluids, phallic cakes, and family pranks that went a little *too* far. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe...

Get ready for a hot one! Roast master Alex Hooper is on this week’s pod. Alex is an LA based, comedian and actor who’s been featured on America’s Got Talent, Comedy Central, and more. Join us as we discuss being a dickhead kid, impulsive moms with a heart of gold, and finding a love for life! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! Follow Family Gems on  Instagram ! Al...

Michelle Murphy is with us this week y'all! Michelle is an LA-based comedian, storyteller, and actor who has been featured in the New York Times Bestselling book, How To Tell A Story, and you can also hear all about how she got scammed on The Moth's PRX Podcast. Join us as we discuss Hugh Hefner's college tour, juggling, running away from home, and more! Be sure to rate, review, subscr...

This week we're giving the gift of the hilarious Shanna Christmas! You've seen her on "Coming to the Stage" on Pluto TV. She has an awesome comic book out called "You Ain't Nothin' But A Bitch With A Wig On," and she'll be filming a special in Seattle this August. Listen in while we talk growing up in Vegas, prankster fathers, and more but no spoilers! Be su...

Get ready for a gut busting episode, because it's Caitlin Peluffo week! One of the rowdiest comedians out there, you've seen her tear up The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Listen in while we explain dry shampoo, determine when to toot in front of a partner, and more but no spoilers! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the thing...

This week on the pod we have the incredible, actor, pro wrestler, and stand up comedian Jay Washington! He took a break from slamming people into tables to regale us with stories of brotherly mischief and club fights, and we couldn't be more grateful! NEW! - Follow the show on  Instagram ! Jay Washington's  website Follow Jay on  Instagram  +  Twitter Subhah Agarwal's  website Follow S...

We're just going to come out and say it: Our guest Emily Winter is so dang cool. You know her writing from "That Girl Lay Lay" on Nickelodeon, her delightful trivia book "One Day Smarter", and a heap of humor pieces published in places like The New Yorker and The NYT. Get to know her even better while we chat about moving from NYC to LA, being your parent's first draft,...

This is one is for all the New Englanders out there! We have the man behind the hilarious Instagram meme page, Square One Mall Goth. We talk grandmas, evil children, and gravitrons with Boston royalty, Girard Gover. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! NEW! - Follow the show on  Instagram ! Girard Gover's   Instagram Subhah Agarwal's  website Follow Subhah o...

It's Carly Montag week on the pod! Turns out growing up in a passive family environment does not protect you from bananas behavior. Hit play for all things fashion faux pas, judgy jewish grandmas, + caviar controversies. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! NEW! - Follow the show on  Instagram ! Carly Montag's  website Follow Carly on  Instagram  +  Twitter...

Fresh off his TV debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden, It's the hilarious comedian Akeem Woods! Akeem drops by the podcast to discuss finding arguably the world's best mom, fun scams, and foster care. Akeem is regularly at the Comedy Cellar and out touring with Godfrey so we're lucky he had the time to share these stories with us! Akeem's  website Follow Akeem on  Instagram &nbs...

IT'S A PINBALL PARTY!! That's right, we managed to track down the mysterious Editor in Chief of the incredible Nudge Magazine, Ian Jacoby! Get ready for some real nerd shit... and a lot of bodily fluids. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! NEW - Follow the show on  Instagram ! Nudge Pinball  website Follow Nudge on  Instagram  +  Faceb...

We don't like to pick favorites, but if we did, JB Ball is on the list! This episode is so dang good, we're not giving you any spoilers. Truly one of the funniest comics working right now, JB has been a writer for a number of Kevin Hart shows, Comedy Central, MTV, Peacock, + more. Keep an eye out for his upcoming special "It's My Privilege"! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe,...

We love an LA native, especially when it's Tema Sall! Tema is a comedian + actor who currently has one of the best gigs out there; She works on Abbott Elementary! Get ready for tales of theater kid mayhem and throwing ragers at your parent's house with, well, consequences. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! Disclaimer** We had a few audio hiccups on this one, but...

This week we’re joined by comedian Emily Walsh who you might know from her hit podcast "Alone at Lunch!" Emily joins to  talk awesome WWII Grandpas, & New Hampshire. Listen now to find out why she was flagged by the secret service. And, as always, be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! Emily's  Podcast Follow Emily on  Instagram  +  T...

Actor, producer, + fellow Masshole Lianne O'Shea is here and we are thrilled! Imagine having a Dad who’s music gets compared to rock legends Led Zeppelin?! We die. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! Lianne O'Shea's  website Lianne's Dad's album Follow Lianne on  Instagram  +  Twitter Subhah Agarwal's  website Follow Sub...

This week we are joined by motivation guru and self-described garbage kid, Julie Merica!! She runs her own very successful podcast called "Make Your Damn Bed" and she joins us on this pod to talk self-help, snakes, and grandma's high grilled cheeses. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! Listen to Julie's   Podcast   Follow Julie on  Instagram   S...

This week on the pod we have one of Ukraine's finest exports Sofiya Alexandra! Sofiya truly has some of the WILDEST family stories, one of which you can enjoy on Comedy Central's "This Is Not Happening." Buckle up for some Eastern European tough love and be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! Sofiya Alexandra's website Follow Sofiya on  Instagram  +  Tw...

This week Isaac Katzanek joins the pod! Isaac is a Los Angeles based production manager and producer who has worked on countless theatrical productions across the country. Plus, he was raised by a "kooky art mom," so you know there's at least one weed story for you. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! Subscribe to Isaac Katzanek's Substack Follow Issac on Instagram...