Alone At Lunch

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!...

This week we are joined by the hilarious Chloe Radcliffe! Chloe is a NYC-based comic and writer for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon ! We chat about growing up in Minnesota, using humor to fit in with the popular kids, and being a speech and debate star. You'll never believe where Chloe eats alone! Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Follow Chloe: @chloe_radcliffe (twitter) @chloe.r...

This week we are joined by the very talented Jaye McBride! You've seen Jaye performing on Comedy Central's ' This Week at the Comedy Cellar '! We chat about growing up in a small town in upstate New York, the power of bookstores, coming out over email, and so much more. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Follow Jaye: @jayemcbride Check out Jaye'e Merch Follow the podcast: @aloneatlun...

This week we are joined by the hilarious Usama Siddiquee! You've seen Usama on The 2020 season of America's Got Talent! We chat about the first time making a group of people laugh, moving to New York with no money to pursue comedy, conquering self loathing, and so much more. You don't want to miss Usama's interpretation of Shakespeare! This episode is so fun and worth a listen! Watch Usama on Amer...

This week we are joined by the very funny Sarah Tollemache! You've seen Sarah on Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Late Late Show with James Corden . We chat about Creationism, not learning life skills, feeling like everyone else but you knows what's going on, and so much more. Sarah just released her album, Voluptuous Boy ! Give it a listen! Give Sar...

This week we are joined by the very talented comic Gara Lonning! We chat about growing up in Iowa, Millennials vs Zoomers, giving all our money to UCB, gender identity, and so much more. We have really great discussions that make us laugh, reflect, and cry (okay maybe we didn't cry)! Give it a listen! Follow Gara: @garararararara Listen to Gara's Podcast: We're Having Gay Sex Follow the podcast: @...

This week we are joined by our first non-comic Rob Harmon! Rob is a renaissance man, including makeup artist, hair stylist, model, actor, and entrepreneur.  We chat about growing up in Michigan, working on a Broadway show, being inspired by Madonna, and so much more. Rob is such a joy and this episode is definitely worth a listen! Learn more about Rob: www.robharmonsworld.com Follow Rob: @robharmo...

This week we are joined by super fun comic Shafi Hossain! We chat about growing up in Bangladesh, the difference between nerds and geeks, and the importance of spending time with other people vs alone. Also, Shafi turns the table on Emily and Carly and shows his interviewing skills. This one is definitely worth a listen! Check out Shafi's podcast: Americanized Follow Shafi @ShafiStandsUp everywher...

This week we are joined by the hilarious and charming Gus Constantellis! We chat about growing up in Brooklyn, how to stay friends with your high school squad, having your teacher yell at your class on your behalf, and we find out Gus and Carly BOTH did their high school announcements. It's a super fun episode so tune in! Follow Gus @constantlygus everywhere Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Ca...

This week we are joined by the always delightful comedian Malorie Bryant! We get into how to greet people in covid times, forming all girl rock bands in junior high, the merits of your MySpace profile still existing, and whether or not you should move to London after a breakup! This one’s a gem so tune in! Follow Malorie Bryant: @maloriebryant everywhere Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Carly:...

This week we are joined by comedian Adam Muller! Adam is a New York based stand-up comedian, by way of Toronto, Canada, and a co-host of the uncritically acclaimed weekly podcast Uncommonwealth . This week we talk about being both athletic and nerdy, not having a tight friend group, and Hockey (he is from Canada)! You'll also hear about Adam's relationships and how he missed an opportunity to be a...

This week we are joined by the fantastic Chanel Ali! Chanel is a New York-based comedian, who has been featured on MTVs Girl Code.  This week we talk about having a difficult upbringing, being a good communicator, and choosing a career you love. You'll also hear about the positives of being able to fail! Chanel just released her first album Chanel No. 1 . Go check it out! Check out Chanel: https:/...