Anthem Of Life

Taffy. Tiramisu. Favors. Lifelong resident of Asbury Park Salvatore Ricardi gives Douglas and Marypat a taste of what it’s like to be a real New Jersey boardwalk local. Do us a favor and enjoy the Anthem of Salvatore. OUR GUEST: Michael Anastasia Michael Anastasia is an actor/writer/improvisor based in Los Angeles. You can keep up with Michael on Instagram @michaelanastasia THE SONG: " Atlant...

Lots of ladies and zero lies. Billy Ray is a preacher’s son who has found his own unique life and lifestyle behind the scenes of his father’s humble ministry. Billy gives Douglas and Marypat an honest peek into his passions, pursuits and purpose in our anthem of Billy Ray. OUR GUEST: Chris Alvarado Chris Alvarado is an improviser, actor, and teacher. He runs Chris Alvarado Improv Workshops, where...

Stolen Cars. Found Humanity. The post apocalyptic digital ruler Killer Queen seems like the gal who has it all and has it all under control, but in one slightly violent conversation and on-the-fly playlist, Douglas and MP explore her literal power struggle. OUR GUEST: Aryiel Hartman Aryiel is an actor, singer, and host who has performed all over the world. From running away with the circus to sing...

Fame. Regret. Pepsi. World famous astronaut Griffin “Griff” Archer graciously shares never before heard insights into his incredible life and what might be coming next for him. From navigating a complex relationship with mom and dad to realizing your only true friend is a corporation, this is the Anthem of Griffin Archer. OUR GUEST: Scott Palmason Scott Palmason is an actor, singer, and comedian o...

Cocaine and Cover Bands. Layla is a woman on a journey of self discovery as long as it leads to her fronting her favorite cover band. Douglas unwittingly uncorks several of the suppressed or willingly ignored memories from her life as we barely escape with our lives in the Anthem of Layla. OUR GUEST: Ali Maher Ali Maher was born and raised in Westchester County, New York, where she has been lost i...

Romance at work. Big Falls. Ceramics. Anyone that is in a diner and dressed to the nines at 5:00 in the morning has a story. Janet and Alex take Douglas on the complicated journey for their relationship from “accidents,” to investigations to dreams for the future. This is the Anthem of Alex and Janet OUR GUEST: Erica and Ryan Gowland Erica Gowland and Ryan Gowland are improvisers and podcast hosts...

Dogs. Fires. Hand Sanitizer. Beauregard Jangles III is a continual prisoner who lives a hard life and has the vices and tweaked point of view to prove it. But, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t still have dreams. From the crimes of the past that haunt him to the secret ambitions he’s dying to let out, it all gets jingled and jangled loose in the Anthem of Mr. Beau Jangles. OUR GUEST: Pete Gardner Pete...

Rainbows. Trees. Critique. Children’s Theater critic Haroldton Westcott breaks down the latest grade school production that he has attended. Whether you think he’s harsh but fair, or just a jerk, Haroldton is willing to open up to Douglas and unpack his complicated life from family to failure to a trip in the Imagination Machine. This is the Anthem of Haroldton. OUR GUEST: Stephen C. James Stephen...

Marriages. Hairstylists. Gyms. Maria is a professional dedicated to helping people with one of the most difficult things in life, ending things. This podcast may never be the same after producing the Anthem of Maria.  OUR GUEST: Dana Quercioli Dana Quercioli is an actor, writer, teacher and aunt, originally from Cleveland but currently in Los Angeles. You can hear her as Auntie Mags on t...

Jeans. Beans. Means. Small town life has been a bizarre combination of monotony, disappointment and fantasy for Jean Grubb. She takes Douglas from the heights of high school to the meh of motherhood to her dreams for a future far far away in the anthem of Sleepy Jean. OUR GUEST: Jeanne Taylor Jeanne Taylor is an actor/writer/improvisor and director, based in Los Angeles. She created a whodunnit co...

Dance. Cheese. Love. Clair de Lune is a passionate Parisian dancer who is violently committed to shining her light for all of France. She moves with power through all aspects of her life from La Sorbonne to cafes to the bedroom. She shares her vision for literally and figuratively leaving her mark on the work in the Anthem of Clair de Lune. OUR GUEST: Megan Grano Megan Grano is a comedian, wr...

This Uptown Girl doesn’t need to find a downtown man; she’s already got everything she needs. From dogs to drugs to dentists, Mercedes takes Douglas on a whirlwind, mind-bending tour of her life, including some of the most unique soul-searching around. This is the Anthem of a Uptown Girl OUR GUEST: Rebecca Stevens Rebecca Stevens is an LA-based writer, actor, and comedian. She is also an Associate...

Bloody Sad, Sax and Sex. Journeyman saxophonist Sonny shares many drinks and a few stories with Douglas. From the peculiar events that brought him to his first sax to the simple philosophies that have kept him grooving and riffing for decades. All that and more in the Anthem of Baker Street. OUR GUEST: Bob Dassie Bob Dassie is an improviser/actor/writer living in Los Angeles. He currently performs...

Gym. Doubt. Cupcake. Super fit and not at all insecure “bad guy” Jacxxsonn has a budding social media following and an illusive personality that Douglas tries his best to draw out. Jacxxsonn pulls Douglas along a path of partial truth and pure denial in the Anthem of Bad Guy. OUR GUEST: John Conroy John Conroy is an actor, producer, writer, director, certified personal trainer, doggie daddy and me...

Gigging. Mayor. Anchovies. 5-star mega-multi-gigger Buttercup has a complicated work life and personal life and yet she is brimming with optimism and self-confidence. She helps Douglas understand her masterplan to become a mayor in the Anthem of Buttercup. OUR GUEST: Alrinthea Carter Alrinthea Carter is an Emmy-nominated comedy writer (Yo Gabba GabbaLand!, A Black Lady Sketch Show), photographer,...

Blood. Tomatoes. Bicycles. Accident-prone cyclist Lewis chats with Douglas on the side of the road while Lewis waits for either his dad or his son to reach out. He takes Douglas on a bizarre bike tour through his questionable life choices, therapist choices and Gatorade choices in the Anthem of Lewis. OUR GUEST: Jay Sukow Jay Sukow has performed professionally with and without a script for over 30...

Jingle. Jangle. Ego. The world-famous artist known only as Mr. Tambourine Man shares his journey from child prodigy to Carnegie Hall. He takes Dougals on a trip through his studio/museum, which includes world records, tragic bus accidents, estranged family members, and so much more in the anthem of Mr. Tambourine Man. OUR GUEST: David Razowsky David Razowsky is the author of the groundbreaking bes...

Secrets. Goldfish. Annie. Douglas’ enigmatic neighbor Veronica agrees to chat about her complicated and sometimes fabricated life. She spins yarns and dons scarves as she weaves the tale of her alleged life. YOu decide what is real in the Anthem of Veronica. OUR GUEST: Jen Burton Jen Burton is a writer, performer, and improviser based in Los Angeles, She can be found performing on the Super Legit...

Dolphins. Disco. Poker Fights. Jonathan DeBriese Jr. takes us on a journey from the Bahamas to Kentucky to Alaska to Los Angeles and from cruise ships to crates. He shares his casual life of leaf-blowing and his free-flowing ideas about everything from family to mountain lions.  OUR GUEST: Norm Thoeming Originally from central Indiana, actor, writer, and improvisor Norm Thoeming (pronounced l...

Tunnels. Funnels. Ears. Disney enthusiast Smokey Penguin has been wildly dedicated to living her truth for the last 24 years. From hitchhiking across the country to Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride she has forged a wholly unique world for herself within someone else’s world. Enjoy the Anthem of Smokey. OUR GUEST: Hally Cohen Hally Cohen's debut performance was as Fitness Elf #3 in the Zach White Elementary Sc...

Speed Dating. Doors. Deer Pee. Can you be too lucky at love? Justine wrestles with this idea as she tries to put herself out there after her stressful, on-again-off-again relationship with Jessie. From obsession to loaded potato skins, Justine and Douglas explore the philosophical quandaries of the heart in The Anthem of Justine.  OUR GUEST: Jaime Moyer Jaime Moyer is an actress and improvise...

Stabbing. Safety. Sales. Resourceful cutlery peddler Macheath displays his wares and makes the case for his unique products. He talks with Douglas about his ambitions, his satisfied customers, where he came from and what is next in the Anthem of Mack the Knife. OUR GUEST: Frank Caeti Frank Caeti is a Chicago native currently residing in Los Angeles where he acts, improvises, writes and directs any...

Priest. Ghost. Hussy. For twenty years, the ghost of Eleanor Rigby has been hanging around the church where she worked. She gives Douglas a tour and insights into what her life and afterlife are all about in the Anthem of Eleanor. OUR GUEST: Molly O’Leary Molly O’Leary is an actress, comedian, writer, improviser, member of The Chaperones Improv, world traveler, prison yoga teacher, and most import...

Numbers. Bullets. Stuff. Unique acquirer of things, Benito Constantini, shares some nonincriminating stories and insights about his rise from an 8-year-old living on the streets to the boss of a certain part of a certain industry. He teaches Douglas the fine arts of negotiation, running numbers and when to duke someone in the Anthem of Mr. Big Stuff. OUR GUEST: Bill Chott Bill Chott is an actor be...

Reindeer. Cabbage Rolls. Ted Turner. Anya, a.k.a The Dancing Queen, has led a life of great feats and painful tragedy. She shares the highs and lows of literally dancing from Lapland to Stockholm to Anaheim and back again in the Anthem of Anya. OUR GUEST: Anne Gregory Anne Gregory is an award-winning writer, actor and comedian. She has written on TruTV's Those Who Can't , Adult Swim’s Momma Named...