Alone At Lunch

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...

This week we are joined by the super rad Veronica Garza. Veronica is a Brooklyn-based stand up comedian who has been featured on MTV’s “Decoded”, NPR, Sirius XM, and Daily Mail. In this episode we discuss growing up as a Mexican-American in Dallas, Texas, not wanting to wear dresses to banquets, having school pride, and much more . Don't miss out on hearing about Veronica's experience in Provincet...

This week we are joined by the fantastic Carmen Lagala. Carmen is a New York City based stand-up comedian who made her network television debut in 2018 on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert . In this episode we discuss growing up in Vermont, not getting invited to childhood friends' weddings, traveling around the world, and wanting to be the new kid at school. Don't miss out on hearing Carmen read...

This week we are joined by the wonderfully hilarious comedian Jimmy HVD. Jimmy is an Australian comedian, now based in New York City. In this episode we discuss the effects of being an only child, Jimmy's elite gymnastics career, being an extroverted introvert, and being stood up by the nerd gang at school. Make sure to check out Jimmy's podcast Uncommonwealth ! Follow Jimmy: Instagram: @jimmy.hvd...

This week we are joined by hilarious Brooklyn based comedian Bo Ballew. In this episode we discuss being good at school without trying, being afraid of authority, moving around the country, and the the craziness of pledging a fraternity. Bo was such a pleasure to talk to! Give this one a listen! Follow Bo: @boboballew Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly: @carlyjmontag Emily: @thefunnywalsh...

This week we are joined by the hilarious and talented Caitlin Peluffo. Caitlin is a standup comedian who has been featured on CBS's “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. In this episode we discuss being able to beat up the boys, being the second prettiest girl in the sixth grade,  finding art after getting kicked off the soccer team, and so much more. There's a special treat at this end of this on...

This week we are joined by the fantastic Nataly Aukar. Nataly is a Lebanese born and raised stand up comic based in New York City. In this episode we discuss fighting against being feminine, cheating through school,  being different by being funny, pawning off heirlooms to come to America, and so much more. This is one exciting episode! Follow Nataly: @natyourcolor Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunc...

This week we are joined by the multitalented Patrick Loller. Patrick is a  s tand up comic, writer and TikTok phenomenon. In this episode we discuss being the class clown,  growing up with ADHD, getting lost at college and ending up in the National Guard,  questioning gender identity, and so much more. This is one fascinating episode! Follow Patrick: @patrickloller Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunc...

This week we are joined by the very talented  Gianmarco Soresi. Gianmarco is a  s tand up comic, actor and writer you may have seen on Netflix, Amazon, and in the movie Hustlers with Jennifer Lopez. In this episode we explore growing up as a lazy yet theatrical kid,  the importance of friendships, following through with a promise to yourself,  and so much more. Check out Gianmarco's new special Sh...

This week we are joined by the wonderful Jenna Warriner. Jenna is a social media manager and Instagram educator living in Toronto, Canada. In this episode we explore dreaming of being a child star, figuring out your theatrical strengths, the power of social media as a marketing tool and so much more. We'll also dive into how Carly and Jenna met and that transitional period in Carly's life. This is...

This week we are joined by the very talented Kyle Clark! Kyle is an LA-based comedian, known from Hulu’s “Coming to the Stage,” The Nerdist Stand Up Cluster 2015, and writing for SeeSo’s “Hidden America”with Jonah Ray. This week, we explore growing up in California, being a "fraidy cat", discovering punk rock, and so much more. Make sure to check out Kyle's podcasts, This is Rad! and Everything is...

This week we are joined by the effervescent Amanda Van Nostrand! Amanda is a comedian, actor, and writer, who is a series regular on TruTv's Hack My Life. This week, we dive deep into amusement parks, having a loud personality, the adventure that is moving to New York, and so much more. This is such a fun episode that you don't want to miss! Follow Amanda: @AmandaVanNos Follow the podcast: @alonea...

This week we are joined by the superb James Tison! James is a queer, gender non-binary New York City based actor stand-up comic who was recently featured in the New York Times and Broadway World . We chat about coming out as a teenager in Texas, living alone while working and doing theater in high school, the importance of having an analytical writing process while pursuing standup comedy, and so...

This week we are joined by the spectacular Jordan Jensen! Jordan is a Brooklyn based comic who has most recently been featured at the Just For Laughs as 2019 New Face! We chat about growing up in Ithaca (we hear it's gorges), going to a school with an alternative learning style, and being a mall goth with OCD. Make sure to listen to her podcast Flat Bottom Girls with previous Alone at Lunch guest...

This week we are joined by the very funny Irene Tu! Irene is an LA-based stand-up comic who was named one of Vulture’s “Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2019”! We chat about growing up in Chicago, alt comedy vs club comedy, and being a lesbian but not wanting to go to lesbian dance parties. You'll also find out a fun new fact about Carly and learn why Emily would be a star on lesbian TikTok!...