Jess & The Guest Podcast

Ted Lasso's Stephen Manas stops by the podcast to talk about the audition process, funny ways he's been recognized, choreography, cast bonding nights, favorite scenes, and more.

Comedian Brian Moses stops by the podcast to talk about Roast Battle, standup, living in LA, dating advice, Jim Carrey and much more.

Actor Asher Grodman stops by the podcast to talk about starring in the hit comedy Ghosts, acting, horrible auditions, comedy, wearing no pants on set, and most importantly, the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Milana Vayntrub stops by the podcast to talk Matt Damon, Lebron James, horror audition stories and more! 

Comedian Matt Rogers joins the podcast to talk about his new special, Have You Heard of Christmas? Whether you celebrate Christmas or not you will love this special. We talk Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, horror auditions and more.

Comedian Jade Catta -Preta joins Jess to talk about starring in The Soup, stand up comedy, audition horror stories, her new show on Hulu, biggest pet peeves and so much much more.

Comedian Mary Beth Barone joins the podcast to talk about being on tour, dressing as Travis Barker for Spotify's Halloween Party, biggest pet peeves, crazy things that happen at live shows,  performing on The Tonight Show, and so much more.

Comedian Jon Gabrus joins the podcast to talk improv, Drunk History, attending 20 + bachelor parties, Wild N'Out, The Wedding Coach, Guy Code and so much more. He is one of the funniest people I have ever met. 

Comedian Lara Beitz joins the podcast to talk about being a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, being the first standup on Lights Out With David Spade, worst gigs in the pandemic, the first night back at The Comedy Store after the pandemic and so much more.

Comedian Craig Conant stops by the podcast to tell the craziest story I have ever heard! We talk standup comedy in a pandemic, getting raided by the police, having Bill Burr on his podcast, adult dodgeball, having the best hair in comedy and so much more. He makes me laugh so hard.

Kristian Nairn, (Hodor on Game of Thrones and International DJ) joins the podcast to talk all things Game of Thrones! From his audition to his final scene, Ed Sheeran's cameo, meeting Kit Harrington for the first time, the infamous Hodor costume, horrible audition stories, DJ'ing through riots and so much more!

Comedian Michael Lenoci stops by the podcast to talk standup, being on the road, podcasts, the photograph story with Bobby Lee and so much more.

David Elsendoorn who plays Jan Maas on Ted Lasso stops by the podcast to talk about the Ted Lasso after Emmys parties, joining the cast during season 2, rooming with Cristo Fernandez, standup and being in the circus.

Journalist Keith Jones stops by the podcast to talk about reporting at the most dangerous border in the world, covering high profile stories, how rescuing a pig on the side of the highway brought him to Philadelphia, Coach Jay Wright and interesting fan interactions.

Joey Diaz stops by the podcast and talks about starring in The Many Saints of Newark, acting, comedy, his worst standup gig, biggest life lessons and gives me the best dating advice I have ever received.

Taylor Misiak (Dave, American Vandal, Lil Dicky Pillow Talking) joins Jess to talk about starring in Dave, working on Season 2, acting with Lil Dicky, working with celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian, Young Thug, Gunna, acting, and the greatest city in the world: Philadelphia. 

Comedian Ryan Sickler joins the podcast to talk about standup, storytelling, his podcast, The Honeydew, which goes over the lowlights of life, being on tour with Tom Segura, working with Kevin Hart, playing Vegas and stadiums, and so much more.

Kola Bokinni (Ted Lasso) joins the podcast today talking about his iconic scenes in Ted Lasso, his first time meeting Jason Sudeikis, acting, pranks on set, and an upcoming dance scene. He is the best.

Diallo Riddle stops by the podcast today to talk about co-creating shows like Southside, Sherman's Showcase, working with celebrities like President Obama, Gwyneth Paltrow, Stephen Colbert, writing television, music, creating, and the best Snoop Dog story I have ever heard.

Brooks Wheelan stops by the podcast to talk about his half hour special, his rollerblading joke, selling TV shows in a pandemic, starting comedy at 19 years old, sexy karaoke songs and so much more. He is the best.

Ginger Zee joins the podcast to talk about her decision to enter a mental institution 10 days before starting GMA, her incredible books ( and new book), mental health tips, INSANE travel stories, the time I dated a magician, the funniest place she's ever been recognized and so much more.

Flula Borg joins the podcast today to talk about starring in The Suicide Squad, working with Margot Robbie, cast night outs, giving workout advice to John Cena, starring in Pitch Perfect 2, working with Dirk Nowitzki and Kobe Bryant, being on a nude beach with Conan and so much more. He is the best.

Adam Yenser (The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Conan) joins Jess to talk about working at The Ellen Degeneres Show, having his parents called by Conan O'Brien, waking up Norm Macdonald, performing  Kevin the Cashier on Ellen, doing standup, working on the Tonight Show, losing the Tonight Show, and so much more.

Scott Michael Foster joins Jess to talk about acting in You, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and Greek, performing at Radio City Music Hall, funny horrible audition stories, inspiring Justin Bieber, creating your own material, comedy and acting.