Alone At Lunch

This week we are joined by comedian Peter Wong. Peter is a Queens,NY residing comedian born in Hong Kong. He produces/writes/acts in comedy videos which have been featured on Tosh.0, Comedy Central, and FunnyOrDie. Make sure to check out his YouTube page - It's full of super funny content!! In this episode we discuss growing up in Queens, going to the dentist, being mischievous and a bully in high...

This week we are joined by comedian Neil Rubenstein. Neil is a touring comic who took first place at the 2018 World Series of Comedy Pittsburgh Satellite, 2018 World Series of Comedy Boston Satellite, and 2019 World Series of Comedy Wichita Satellite. He is the cohost of two wonderful podcasts, DOES IT GET BETTER and WANT BEEF .  Make sure to check out his YouTube page - It's full of super funny c...

This week we are thrilled to be joined by the hilarious Sophie Santos. Sophie is a comedian and writer based in NY. Her upcoming memoir, The One You Want to Marry (And Other Identities I've Had) , will be published by Amazon and Joey Soloway’s Topple Books in October 2021. You can now hear her in the new Audible Original Hit Job alongside Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer, and this summer as Emily in...

This week we are beyond ecstatic to be joined by the hilarious and talented Emma Willmann. Emma is a stand-up comedian and actress. She made her television stand up debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and had a recurring role on The CW series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Look out for Emma on The Good Fight on Paramount+! In this episode we discuss growing up in rural Maine, the beauty of general s...

This week we are joined by the wonderful Patrick Hastie.  Patrick is a comedian from Glenwood, Iowa who now lives in Brooklyn, New York. He has toured all over the country and has performed in festivals like the 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival, the Brooklyn Comedy Festival and SF Sketchfest. In this episode we discuss officiating weddings, how weird words are, being in a pop-punk band, working at ga...

This week we are joined by the energetically hilarious Riley Lassin.  Riley is an NYC based standup comedian and one third of the Cane and Corey Morning Show with Riley on ALT 92.3 New York. In this episode we discuss growing up in South Jersey,  going to Jewish private school, having learning disabilities, moving away from home and so much more. Riley is such a ball of sunshine! Give it a listen!...

This week we are joined by the very talented Isabel Hagen. Isabel is a stand-up comedian and classically trained violist. She has been featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and as a New Face of Comedy in 2019 at the Just for Laughs festival in Montréal. In this episode we discuss growing up in New York City,  coming from a family of artists, attending the Juilliard School, having soci...

This week we are joined by the hilarious and musical Marcia Belsky. Marcia is a New York City based stand-up comedian, musician and writer. She was featured on Comedy Central and has a crazy funny album called " 100 Tampons ". If you haven't heard her song, 100 Tampons , yet, go listen to it right this instance!  In this episode we discuss growing up Jewish in Tulsa, Oklahoma, envying the boys for...

This week we are joined by the hilarious and talented Natalie Perlin. Her Solo-Show Big Tits Energy, was featured at the NY Frigid Festival. In 2019 Natalie was named a Comic To Watch at the prestigious New York Comedy Festival. She is on the rotation at Carolines On Broadway, Stand Up NY, Broadway Comedy Club, The Stand, and The Miami Improv. In this episode we discuss growing up in the suburbs o...

This week we are joined by the lively and hilarious Emily Duke. Emily a nationally touring stand-up comic, seen at Comedy Cellar, Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, The Comedy Store, Ice House, Flappers and UCB. She co-created, co-writes and costars in the WebFest selection Garbage People with Season Two premiering on Bust , as well as Cooking with Messy Bitches produced with Rizzle Studios.   In thi...

This week we are joined by the hilarious Sean Patton. Sean is a NYC based comic who can be heard on the podcast, ‘ 5 Words ’, with co-host Caitlin Cook on the All Things Comedy network. Sean's second album ' Scuttlebutt ' was released December 2019 on Helium Records. In this episode we discuss growing up in New Orleans, being a stoner, hacky sack kid,  virtual reality, the effects of the pandemic,...

This week we are joined by the wonderful MK Paulsen. Originally from a small town in Texas, MK Paulsen is a comedian, musician, writer and performer based in Los Angeles and was featured in Amazon’s popular documentary series ‘ Inside Jokes ’. In this episode we discuss growing up in an old resort town in Texas, loving to read, being an independent and eccentric child, going to Spain as a foreign...

This week we are joined by the hilarious and talented Josh Johnson. Josh is a stand-up, writer, and performer from Louisiana by way of Chicago. He is currently a writer on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and is a former writer and performer on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In this episode we discuss growing up in Louisiana, Jackass versus Punk'd, going to college to learn what you don't...

This week we are joined by touring comedian and TikTok celebrity Glen Tickle. In this episode we discuss parenting, loving school uniforms, being a nerd, getting married at a young age, and so much more! Make sure to check out Glen's special on Dry Bar Comedy. Follow Glen: @glentickle Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh Email us! Aloneatlunch@gmail.com *...

This week we are joined by the hilarious and super talented Jasmine Ellis! Jasmine is a touring comedian featured in the 3rd season of PBS Documentary-series "Stand Up Empire" which profiles Austin's top up and coming comedians. In this high energy episode we discuss growing up in Arlington, Texas, being a workaholic, the importance of women freezing their eggs, being perceived as angry, and so mu...

This week we celebrate the one year anniversary of Alone at Lunch with the amazing and hilarious Cameron Esposito!! Cameron is a Los Angeles-based standup comic, actor and writer. Cameron has appeared on NBC, CBS, and Comedy Central. She is the host of Queery , a podcast that features interviews with LGBTQ+ luminaries, and is the co-creator and co-star of "Take My Wife" . Cameron recently released...

This week we are joined by cartoonist and comedian Jason Chatfield. Jason is the current President of the National Cartoonists’ Society (Est. 1946.) and an internationally syndicated cartoonist, writing and drawing the iconic comic strip Ginger Meggs (Est 1921) .  Jason also appears on the Food Network as a Judge and Host on the TV Series, Buddy Vs. Christmas with Buddy “ Cake Boss ” Valastro. In...

This week we are joined by professional comedian and podcast host Neko White. In this episode we discuss growing up in New York City, taking the first trip to Times Square, starting comedy at 14 years old, NYC house parties, and so much more! Make sure to check out Neko's special: “DARK OUT” as well as his podcasts: The Potterhood Podcast and Neko White's One Piece of Mind .  Follow Neko: @Neko_wh...

This week we are joined by hilarious comedian and podcast host Laura Sogar. Laura has been featured in the New York Times and Time Out Magazine!  In this episode we discuss being a professional swimmer, not having close school friends, breaking into the comedy scene, and so much more! Laura reminds people to be nice to comedians' significant others! Make sure to check out Laura's podcasts: Risqee...

This week we are joined by talented, hard working, touring, hilarious comedian Liz Miele. Liz appeared on Comedy Central’s “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” NPR’s “ Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me ,” Hulu’s “ Coming To The Stage ,” and AXS TV’s “ Gotham Comedy Live ”.  In this episode we discuss growing up with a lot of responsibility, tackling dyslexia, breaking up with friends, pursuing comedy at a youn...

This week we are joined by 2018 StandUp NBC Semi-Finalist Lauren Faber.  In this episode we discuss moving a lot as a child, knowing various random facts, wanting to be a nun, seeing your life play out on television shows, and so much more! This episode is informative and fun. Don't miss out! Follow Lauren: @laurenfaber Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywals...

This week we are joined by the energetic and hilarious Blaire Postman. Blaire is a touring comedian who has been featured on PBS NewsHour , The Happy Trucker Radio Show , and on streaming services for NBC affiliates around the country. In this episode we discuss growing up in the suburbs of NYC, being very active in extracurriculars in high school, having every job in the book from lawyer to talen...

This week we are joined by Cambridge, MA based comedian Chloe Cunha. Chloe is also a contributor to @Reductress and @AwfMag . In this episode we discuss sharing your room with your twin, being the only girl in the boy friend group, dumping your girlfriend before prom, the joys of going to the movies alone, and so much more! This is one is definitely worth a listen! Follow Chloe on Twitter: @ChloeC...

This week we are joined by UX & Product Designer Dylan Uscher. Dylan is also a  knitwear designer, former comedian,  and amateur baker. What can't this guy do? In this episode we discuss the benefit  of moving from NY State to Cambridge, Massachusetts, going to the high school with the first gay straight alliance, being a professional gay, having an amazing fashion career, and so much more! This i...

This week we are joined by the hilarious Tracey Carnazzo. Tracey Carnazzo is a comedian and podcast host from New York City. In this episode we discuss growing up in Queens, NYC, going from Catholic School to public school, working all types of jobs, and coming up with the best ways to quit those jobs. Don't miss out on Tracey's three amazing podcasts:  @teenmompodcast ;  @90daypodcast ;  Only in...