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Three weeks have passed since we last spoke to Dr. Chelsea Shover. Since then, so much has changed in the research and information surrounding the novel Coronavirus. Dr. Shover joins the podcast again today to answer your questions submitted via Instagram. Questions discussed include: How long will this last? Did Covid 19 escape from a lab in Wuhan, China? Can drinking tea help? How will heat (or...

“I’m disabled. I don’t have feet. I have a manual wheelchair. I’m fat. I’m Afro-Latina. You don’t get to see women like me in roles that are sexy, fun and powerful. The showcase is about casting directors and making that first impression. It was important for me to come across that way" - A quote from comedian Danielle Perez in the article in the LA Times this week that chronicled her journey from...

Comedian Tom Thakkar (Comedy Central) joins Erin on Hot Pizza Ass Podcast to get nerdy about stand up, Quarantine tweets, NY vs LA, social media, the digital future of stand up, and of course, pizza. Comedy Central's Stand Up with Tom Thakkar https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stand-up-w-tom-thakkar/id1458363871 Stand by Your Band Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stand-by-your-band...

Director Mike Mendez (Don't Kill It, Tales of Halloween, Big Ass Spider) joins Erin on Hot Pizza Ass Podcast to discuss creativity during Coronavirus - how he's creating one-man short films while in isolation, and how those films are entertaining and inspiring others, garnering press as well as getting retweeted by Guillermo del Toro. Mike's article in EW: https://ew.com/movies/coronavirus-mike-me...

This week I'm joined by writer, comedian, and dating expert Gabi Conti to answer your questions about relationships and dating right now during this time of social distancing and quarantine.   Topics include: what to do if you manifest anxiety differently than your partner, how to stay connected or "date" right now if you're lonely (not in person), how to gauge interest from people you're talking...

Carlos Santos grew up in Puerto Rico with no family members in entertainment - he had to blaze his own trail and figure out how to navigate a career as a performer which led him to hosting gigs on MTV Tres, a career in comedy, and now he's on "Gentefied" on Netflix. He was also my co-star in "Border Patrol" which has had a very successful festival run - I had a blast working with Carlos, he's a ve...

Comedian Erik Rivera (HBO, Entre Nos) joins Erin in this episode of Hot Pizza Ass to talk about the current state of the industry with all of entertainment on hold. He also talks about how he started stand up in another time of panic, 9/11, and how comedy helped people get through difficult times then, and now. Also, how including material about his father's battle with Parkinson's on his Entre No...

Recorded minutes after Los Angeles County announced the "Safer at Home" mandate, Erin and Zach Harper (@talkhoops) discuss what these new measures mean for everyone, and also address loneliness in the time of social lockdown. Loneliness is a real problem that's very prevalent among all age groups - how will we fare now that our options for socializing and interaction are very limited, for our own...

In the last few days a lot has changed - Los Angeles gyms, venues and restaurants have closed their doors as of midnight last night and multiple counties in Northern California have announced "Shelter in Place" for their residents. But today Zach Harper (@talkhoops) and I wanted to take a look at people who are doing good and giving back in this time of fear and worry. Shout out to some of the her...

Epidemiologist Dr. Chelsea Shover joins Erin today for Quarantine TV on Hot Pizza Ass to answer listener questions about the Coronavirus, self-quarantine, and social distancing. Please share this episode with others who might have questions, or misinformation! Topics include: What is a virus, and how does one care for themselves if they have CV? What about taking Lyft, Uber, or public transportati...

Zach Harper (The Athletic, Sirius Radio) joins Erin for the first installment of Quarantine TV on Hot Pizza Ass, and the first show simultaneously live-streamed on IGTV (@dahhhhling) providing entertainment and taking viewer questions during the time of Coronavirus.   Topics include:    Will quarantine couples survive? Why hoarders are so dangerous to the collective right now. Was the Post Malone...

Tierney Allen is a world renown performer who has built a successful 10 year career out of impersonating Lady Gaga, including joining the cast of Legends - the longest running show in Las Vegas. Tierney and Erin have a long running friendship that spans all the way back to middle school - where they were both members of competitive dance teams at a prestigious performing arts magnet. Together they...

Why are people so afraid to talk about money? On this episode of Hot Pizza Ass, I'm joined by writer, actor, and cam girl Danika Maia who is here to shed some light on the topic and give financial advice on how she built a business, and simple tools that anyone can use to start investing. Danika went from a career in journalism covering sex work, to a career monetizing sexuality as a dancer and ca...

This week's episode is a conversation with Ben Gleib - comedian, actor, host and former Presidential candidate, in his first in-depth interview after completing his run for office just a few weeks ago. He gives us a fascinating inside look at what life is really like on the grueling campaign trail. Ben put his life as a comedian on hold for 8 months in an attempt to do something for the country fu...

This week's episode is all about intuition - What can we learn from it? Why do we tune it out so often? What's the difference between listening to your gut and being judgmental? Why do we talk ourselves out of listening to our gut feelings and how do we get back in touch with it?  My guests this episode (podcaster Zach Harper and singer/songwriter Dina Renee) join me to talk about listening to you...

In this special episode of Hot Pizza Ass we're taking listener submitted questions! But first, thank you to Sensi magazine for your featuring me on the cover of your January issue and for your article on Hot Pizza Ass podcast. Also, we discuss a VICE article about that accused Jillian Michaels of "The Biggest Loser" of fat-shaming.  Does this negatively affect the body positive movement, and do he...

We live in a society that's obsessed with control and power - these themes show up in everything from our relationships with our careers, our bodies, and our sex lives. Yet we are often so quick to judge someone who is in control. How do we build the life we want, dodge judgement, and feel like a hot pizza ass while doing it? This week's guest has a lot to say on the topic. Snow Mercy is a Profess...

  Are the holidays a difficult time for you? Maybe you don't get along with your family, or just went through a break up, and find this season to be loaded with triggering memories. How do you cope when everyone around you looks like they're living these perfect Hallmark Christmas lives? In this solo episode Erin delves into loneliness during the holiday season, and what she's experienced when it...

  Filmmaker Alex Lehmann joins Erin on the podcast to discuss the tough questions about the body positivity and body neutrality movements - can we look at these movements objectively? Can you identity with body neutrality and still accept compliments on your appearance? If we assign a value to beauty, does that also mean anything that doesn't fit into those parameters is not beautiful? How do we c...

Dina gets an actual exorcism and Erin needs an emotional exorcism from the ghosts of fake relationships past.   Have you ever been in a fake relationship? Have you ever felt something real with someone you've never met in real life? Have you ever experienced judgement from having a non-traditional relationship? Maybe you've even judged yourself for it.   This is the story of how I developed an emo...

Did you miss the Hot Pizza Ass launch party? Well luckily, podcast BFF singer/songwriter Dina Renee joins Erin to recap all the details of the party - the highlights, how they put the whole shindig together in less than two weeks, and what happened when Erin's arch-nemesis showed up, and what Dina did when she ran into someone who ghosted her! Thanks again to our amazing sponsors - PizzaRev, Jim B...

Marc Bernardin is an acclaimed TV writer ("Carnival Row" "Castle Rock"), podcaster ("Fatman Beyond" with Kevin Smith), and expert in nerd culture. But today we get to see him as an advice giving, truth-bomb dropping, wiseman who brought what he's learned about knowing your worth to the podcast. We talk about how one job ending lead to him take the leap to his dream career, overcoming fraud syndrom...

In this solo episode Erin talks about the #AsSheIs social media movement and challenge - from its origins in the culture of comparison created by social media and how that effects body image issues and self confidence, to how the trend is currently sweeping socials. Erin also explains the importance of the image of her body she chose to use when she was asked to participate in the movement, and wh...

Jeff Garlin is one of the most generous performers and wisest men I've ever had the pleasure of getting to know. He is so present in life and on stage - You know him from HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Goldbergs" on ABC, and his prolific career in improv and stand up comedy.  On this episode we dig in to the lessons he's learned on his journey to self-love, the importance of being kind to your...

In this solo episode Erin shares a story about what her Grandma taught her about gratitude as a little kid, and how it still affects her life today. Get a warm cup of tea and a plate of cookies ready for this feel good story - it's a good lesson! Special thanks to Zack Darling for the theme song, and to all my patrons, and anyone who's shared and continues to share this podcast! Follow @ahotpizzaa...