Alone At Lunch

This week we wanted to take some time and let you get to know more about the hosts of the podcast, Emily Walsh and Carly Montag! Emily and Carly are New York City based comedians. Emily headlined a sold out show at Stand Up NY as part of their Headliner Series, won 1st place in the Comedy Mob Festival at Stand Up NY in 2018 and has been named Comic of the Week on Jackie Kashian and Laurie Kilmarti...

This week we are joined by Piers Moreton. Piers is a British, New York City based Comedian. He has performed regularly at comedy clubs all over the United States and was a finalist in the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas. He’s also producer of Heavy Pet and Nervous Laughter comedy shows, and cohost of UncommonTakes Podcast . Check it all out! In this episode we discuss going to boarding school...

This week we are so unbelievably excited to be joined by Alaina Urquhart-White and Ash Kelley! Alaina and Ash are hosts of Morbid: A True Crime Podcast, the #1 comedy podcast in the United States. If you haven’t checked it out yet , you’re truly missing out! They also host Scream! - Horror Movie Podcast and Parcast original Crime Countdown. They’re killing the podcast game (pun intended).  In this...

This week we are joined by Sally Ann Hall! Sally Ann is a Brooklyn-based comedian, writer, actress, and singer, who was a Breakout Artist at Caroline’s on Broadway. Sally Ann is the co-host of Left Breast Comedy Hour! – a musical comedy variety show that has been recommended by The New York Times and TimeOut NY.  Her lockdown solo show Half-Baked Alaskan can be seen online now at the Brighton Frin...

This week we are joined by Ali Mehedi! Ali is a New York City based standup comedian who has performed at comedy clubs all over North America and  even got to perform in Bangkok, Thailand. He was featured at the New York City 2018 FunnYmmigrants Comedy , was one of the NYC semi-finalists in the 2018 StandUp NBC   Competition and won the 2019 Boston Satellite for the World Series of Comedy ! In thi...

This week we are joined by Cher Landman! Cher is a stand up comedian who's work has been featured on Comedians on the Loose, Too Old to Date Podcast, and her own Facebook Live event, Live from My Bed.  Don't miss her headline Caroline's on Broadway on November 16!  In this episode we discuss growing up around Houston, Texas, living in a big football town, starting a school fashion club, going to a...

This week is a very special episode featuring none other than our hosts Emily and Carly's partners Danny and Cait.  You've heard about them in passing and now it's time we let them speak for themselves! In this episode we discuss Cait growing up in Buffalo, NY and Danny moving between Pennsylvania and Georgia, being a jack of all trades, being a dancer,  being an only child, having a significantly...

This week we are joined by Sydni Beaudoin! Sydni is a New York City based actor, dancer, and singer. Move over Jennifer Garner, Sydni was the real star of 13 going on 30 . She was also in the hit musical Mamma Mia! on Broadway! These days, look out for Sydni on your TV screen, in shows and commercials.   In this episode we discuss growing up in Orange County, California, twerking, rehearsals, bein...

This week we are joined by Melody Kamali! Melody is a writer and stand up comedian based in New York City. Melody produces and co-hosts the popular Dyking Out podcast which has been featured in a ‘best of’ list by Logo and featured by A.V. Club, Vulture, Apple Podcasts, Broadway World and more. In this episode we discuss growing up in Central Connecticut, being Middle Eastern, moving to Chicago, s...

This week we are joined by Ed Popski. Ed is a writer, producer, and stand-up comedian who has been nominated for a daytime Emmy twice.  Ed is one of the founders of The Asian Comedy Fest! Check it out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Philadelphia, having dogs, playing video games, having creative careers, the melting pot that is New York City, and being a Korean American adoptee! You don'...

This week we are joined by Freddy G. Freddy is a standup up comedian from New York City. He has performed on Sirius XM and NPR. You also may have seen him on TikTok, where his content has over 2 million likes. Check him out! In this episode we discuss growing up in Queens, New York, recovering from Covid, going to Jewish day school, being in the nerdy group, not knowing what you want to be when yo...

This week we are joined by Eric Williams. Eric is a comedian, actor, and podcast host. Make sure to check out his podcast, That's A Gay Ass Podcast ! He can also be found making hilarious content on TikTok , garnering thousands of views per video! In this episode we discuss moving from growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, moving to New York City, bucket lists, Jewish a cappella, learning about NYC f...

This week we are joined by Adam Mamawala. Adam is a stand-up comedian and actor based out of New York City. Adam has appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, BET, SiriusXM, and SeeSo and has headlined over 200 colleges across more than 35 states. His debut album One of the Good Ones , released through Comedy Dynamics, debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts.  In this episode we discuss moving from Chica...

This week we are joined by Laura High. Laura is a New York actor and comedian. Laura performs stand-up comedy at venues like Broadway Comedy Club, Bananas, and headlined Carolines on Broadway. She has been featured on the New York Comedy Festival and won the 'Broadly Funny' Division at the 360 Stand Up Festival. Laura is a rising content creator. Laura has gone viral several times on TikTok and he...

This week we are joined by Liz Glazer. Liz is a standup comedian, actor, and writer. She won first place in the Boston Comedy Festival and Ladies of Laughter Competition, and has been featured in a full article in the Wall Street Journal ! Check her out! In this episode we discuss growing up in New Jersey, going to Jewish Day School, climbing the professional ladder, being a suburban kid in a New...

This week we are joined by Ann Van Epps. Ann is a comedian, actress, and photographer based in New York City. She is the host and producer of various mics and shows around NYC. You can also book her for to take your pictures! Check it out ! In this episode we discuss growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, being a part of a family full of artists, self confidence, making friends, diets, comedy, and so muc...

This week we are joined by Maggie Lalley. Maggie is a stand up comic, improviser, and musical comedian living in New York City. She is a regular contributor to McSweeney's, The Belladonna Comedy, Little Old Lady Comedy, Slackjaw, Picklefork, Lady Pieces, and The Junction. Her one woman show Sex Witch The Musical recently had a run at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is now touring the US! Sh...

This week we are joined by Jill Weiner. Jill is a comedian and writer. She co-produces and co-hosts a weekly, standing-room-only comedy show in Williamsburg,  Laf Dance Saloon , and is the first female champion of the New York City based roast battle, Comedy Fight Club. She also produces and co-hosts the hilarious and informative podcast, WikiFreakz . Check it out! In this episode we discuss growi...

This week we are joined by Meghan O'Malley. Meghan is a NYC based comedian and actress. She is the producer of Barely Making It , a stand-up show every Wednesday 8pm EST on IG and every Sunday 5:30pm EST on @thetinycupboard roof.  In this episode we discuss growing up on Long Island, NY, the effects of coffee, how to survive a zombie apocalypse, doing a college internship at Disney World, and so m...

This week we are joined by Abby Washuta. Abby is a stand-up comic, writer and producer based in New York City.  Make sure to check out her live standup show,  "No, But What's Your Real Job," at various locations around the New York City area.  In this episode we discuss growing up in suburban New Jersey, going to a small diverse school, being the school mascot, not drinking in college, living all...

This week we are joined by Oscar Aydin. Oscar is a NYC based comedian originally from Illinois. He's performed at Carolines on Broadway, The Stand, Broadway Comedy Club and in December 2020 was voted winner of the New York Underground Comedy Festival. In this episode we discuss growing up in the midwest, being a latchkey kid, having a long lost brother, being adopted, being flamboyant, and so much...

This week we are joined by Sarah Hartshorne. Sarah is a writer, comedian, and content creator best known as the plus-size contestant on Cycle 9 of America’s Next Top Model. Since “retiring” from modeling she’s performed standup all over New York and the country, as well as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Sarah is also reaching a wide and diverse audience talking about her experiences on ANTM and tr...

This week we are joined by Morgan Miller. Morgan is a Los Angeles based comedian who performs stand-up, sketch, and improv comedy. She was on the UCB New York weekend team What I Did For Love and toured with the UCB Touring company for two years. Make sure to check out her hilarious TikTok and don't forget about her fantastic podcast Famously Dumped !! In this episode we discuss growing up in Denv...

This week we are joined by Linette Palladino. Linette is a standup comedian who has performed at clubs and festivals all over the United States, and internationally. She performed in Iceland, Hong Kong and for the troops in Iraq. She has opened for some of America's best comics including Dave Attell, and Carole Montgomery.  In this episode we discuss going to Catholic school, following rules, floa...

This week we are joined by Carolyn Bergier. Carolyn is a writer and stand up comedian based in New York City. Carolyn created, produces and co-hosts the popular Dyking Out podcast which has been featured in a ‘best of’ list by Logo and featured by A.V. Club, Vulture, Apple Podcasts, Broadway World and more. In this episode we discuss moving from Montreal, Canada to Buffalo, New York, working at th...