Alone At Lunch

This week we are joined by Josh Gondelman. Josh is a New York City based writer and comedian. Josh works as the head writer and an executive producer for Desus & Mero on Showtime. Previously, he spent five years at Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, where he earned four Emmy Awards, two Peabody Awards, and three WGA Awards . Check out his website for more information: www.joshgondelman.com ! In t...

This week we are joined by Calvin Cato. Calvin is a New York City based comedian and writer. He has performed all across the United States, appeared on Game Show Network, Oxygen, and National Geographic, and was published in Kweendom , an anthology of essays by queer comedians and entertainers. Check it all out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Brooklyn, NY, secretly switching college majo...

This week we are joined by Paul Ashey. Paul is a is a Brooklyn based standup comedian, host, and baker. He is the owner of Kings Kolache , a bakery in Bushwick, Brooklyn. He is also the cohost of Wine And Sleaze Comedy Show , as well as Mystic Lasagna Podcast . Definitely check it all out! In this episode we discuss spending early childhood in Texas, moving around, growing up in an athletic family...

This week we are joined by Kate Zasowski. Kate is a Los Angeles based comedian, writer, and host. She has written for Disney+, NBC, and Netflix to name a few. Kate co-hosts the queer comedy podcast Straight Guys with Caitlin Reese (Alone at Lunch episode 1). Check out her website for more about Kate: www.katezasowski.com ! In this episode we discuss growing up in Rochester, NY, going to a small “v...

This week we are joined by Kate Sisk. Kate is a professional stand up comedian, amateur drag king, and retired soccer player. Kate is an alumnus of UCB’s Harold Night, a contributing writer for The Onion, and a participant in the NBC Late Night Writers Workshop. Kate is also the co-host of the award-winning podcast, We’re Having Gay Sex . Check out Kate’s website for more info: www.katesisk.com !...

This week we are joined by Kayt Hester. Kayt is a Jersey City based standup comedian, artist, and cat enthusiast. Before breaking into comedy, she was a professional photographer in NYC. Now, Kayt is a specialist in masking tape art and the producer of Comedy at the 313, along with several other shows which you can find on her Instagram. Check her out ! In this episode we discuss growing up in New...

This week we are joined by Kevin Hurley. Kevin is a New York City based standup comedian, actor, and producer. He is the Director of New Talent and Development at Stand Up NY Comedy Club and the cofounder of Comedy Mob , a comedy collective. Check him out! In this episode we discuss growing up in South Jersey, getting into performance arts because of a sports injury, traveling to Japan, Germany, a...

This week we are joined by Isaac Katzanek. Isaac is a theatrical production manager based in Los Angeles, though he’s always been a fan of all things comedy. He also has a Substack entitled “ Bear Tend Bar ” where he sends off short stories direct to your email. Check them out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Las Vegas, going to a performing arts high school, turn table stages, duct tape...

This week we are joined by Bobby Sheehan. Bobby is a New York City based standup comedian. He has performed all over the country and is the cohost of the Locker Room Talk podcast . Check him out! In this episode we discuss growing up in The Hudson Valley, new relationships, teenage angst, rocking a Mohawk haircut, being a drug guy, living in the Czech Republic, and so much more! You don’t want to...

This week we are joined by Boris Khaykin. Boris is a New York City based standup comedian. He has performed on CollegeHumor Live and was listed by TimeOutNY as one of Brooklyn Comedy Festival’s Biggest Stars . He’s been seen in Bull, The First Purge, Amazon Prime’s Red Oaks, and is a regular guest on The Comedy Cellar’s Live From America Podcast . Check him out! In this episode we discuss being bo...

This week we are checking in with our cohosts Emily Walsh and Carly Montag. Emily and Carly are both New York City based comedians, but not for long (for Carly, at least)! In this episode we discuss moving to and from New York City, starting new adventures, hiring movers, being a comedian based not in New York, how scary eating lunch in a new setting can be, and so much more! You don’t want to mis...

This week we are joined by Luisa Lange! Luisa is a New York-based standup comedian. She can be easily found performing all over New York City and has been featured in clubs all over the country. Off the stage, has worked on shows like Comedy Central’s “Broad City” and TBS’ “Search Party.” Make sure to check out her instagram for upcoming shows! In this episode we discuss growing up outside Boston,...

This week we are joined by Katherine Rawlinson! Katherine is a Toronto based comedian and actress. She performs in clubs all over North America and produces a great show called Pandemic Baby . She also cohosts the Uncommon Takes Podcast ! Make sure to check it all out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Canada, doing extracurriculars to get into college, going to Harvard, being a mother whil...

This week we are joined by Katie Morrissey! Katie is a comedian, writer, and actress. She performs in clubs all over the United States and has written for shows on Netflix. Make sure to check out her website for some very fun videos ! In this episode we discuss growing growing up in Ohio, barn weddings, living in an Amish Village, going to the Vatican, climbing water towers, and so much more. You...

This week we are joined by Leland Long! Leland is a standup comedian, who has performed all over the country including the Kansas City Comedy Festival, the Tucson Comedy Arts Festival, the Memphis Comedy Festival, and the North Carolina Comedy Festival. He hosts a great podcast called The Idiots Catalog . Check it out! In this episode we discuss growing growing up in Tucson, Arizona, being in The...

This week we are joined by Joan Glackin! Joan is a comedian, actor, and podcaster. She has acted in feature and short films, & TV and web series, as well as writes, produces, and performs both live and digital sketch comedy. Joan hosts the podcast True Crime Review Time, which takes a critical (and comedic) look at all the hottest (and most horrible) true crime documentaries. Check it out! In...

This week we continue the fun with fellow podcaster Aricia Skidmore-Williams! Aricia is the cohost of Even The Rich , Rich and Daily , & In God We Lust ! Aricia performs improv on multiple teams, including one of the house teams at the Upright Citizens Brigade. If you haven't checked out one or all of her podcasts, listen to her here first, and then go check them out! In this episode we discus...

This week we are so excited to celebrate our 100th episode with fellow podcaster Brooke Siffrinn! Brooke is the cohost of Even The Rich , Rich and Daily , & In God We Lust ! She is a comedian, improviser, and alumna of the iO West Improv School. If you haven't checked out one or all of her podcasts, listen to her here first, and then go check them out! In this episode we discuss growing up in...

This week we are joined by Drew Lausch. Drew is a Brooklyn-Based comedian, writer, producer, and actor! Check it out! He recently filmed an episode of MTV's "Singled Out" and made his headlining debut at La Zoom Room in Asheville, NC. Drew performs regularly at New York venues such as Chelsea Music Hall, Public Hotel, The Bell House, Union Hall, West Side Comedy Club! Check out his Web S...

This week we are joined by Daniel Perafan. Daniel is a Colombian American NYC-based comedian that uses high-energy sardonic humor to entertain crowds. Through his ironic, self-deprecating humor, he demonstrates the best way to deal with a problem is by laughing at it. He is also the producer of Last Call Comedy , hosting three great shows weekly in Brooklyn! Check it out! In this episode we discus...

This week we are joined by Cindy Okereke. Cindy is manager, editorial and publishing for Netflix's Strong Black Lead . She is the founder of Essence of Cin and acts as the lead consultant, producer, and brand strategist. Cindy is a producer for the Therapy for Black Girls podcast, recently awarded a 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast award for Best Wellness & Fitness Podcast. She sits on the advisory bo...

This week we are joined by Sarah Suzuki-Harvard. Sarah is a New York based standup comedian and writer. She was selected for New York Comedy Festival's "Best New Comic” showcase, as well as HBO's Women in Comedy Festival, and was a quarterfinalist for Stand Up NBC. Sarah has been featured on Hulu, NBC, and Vice, and also produces a weekly comedy show called SHUT UP & LAUGH. Check it out!...

This week we are joined by Jeffrey Emerson. Jeffrey is an actor, comedian, and speechwriter living in New York City. Jeffrey recurs as Warden Kilpatrick on Season 2 of Happy! on Netflix and can also be found in season 2 of Only Murders In the Building on Hulu. He founded the standup comedy show LAf DAnce SAloon (NY Times Comedy Shows to Catch 2019, and a regular on Time Out NY’s Best Comedy Nights...

This week we are joined by Mae Planert. Mae is a New York City based stand-up comedian. She is a regular in the NYC club and bar show scene and has been featured on Comedy Central digital. Mae produces comedy shows around New York City and can be heard on two podcasts of her own, Risque Business News and We Were Had ! In this episode we discuss growing up in Sandwich, Massachusetts, being a ping p...

This week we are joined by Vannessa Jackson. Vannessa is a New York City based stand-up comedian, host, and writer. She currently works as a writer for Saturday Night Live, and previously worked on A Little Late With Lilly Singh. She was also the Writing Apprentice for Season 4 of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Check her out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Southern California, sitco...