Kari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc Solomon

This week Kari helps James solve the case of why he's been so fixated on being sober for the past 19 years. James talks about finding the subculture of Straight Edge hardcore punk and how he also ghosted his dad. Follow this show on Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ghost Detective is hosted by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and edited and produced by James Hillmer  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@j...

Eric Owusu ( @eric.kay.owusu ) tells Kari and James the story of a date that seemed to go well but didn’t pan out. We also learn a lot about polyamory and some of the distinctions therein.  You can view his standup special here.   Follow this show on Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠ Ghost Detective is hosted by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and edited and produced by James Hillmer ...

Sophia Zolan ( @sophiazolan ) asks for our help cracking the case of how her college bestie up and ghosted her. She’s  joined by Guest Detective, Aisha Alfa ( @aishaalfa ). Follow this show on Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠ Ghost Detective is hosted by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and edited and produced by James Hillmer  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jdhillmer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Ad this Week: ⁠@UnstableTopics⁠...

This week we heard Aisha Alfa( @aishaalfa )'s tale of being ghosted by a friend who had maybe heard a lot of misinformation but also left without a trace. She's joined by our Guest Detective ( @sophiazolan ). Follow this show on Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠.⁠⁠ Ghost Detective is hosted by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and edited and produced by James Hillmer  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jdhillmer⁠⁠...

We're joined by the cohosts of Cleopodtra ( @cleopodtra )! Christie Bahna ( @autobahna ) tells her ghosting story and Lynn Maleh ( @helynnmolly ) returns as a Guest Detective. Check out Cleopodtra to hear these "two Middle Eastern comedy queens on an expedition to dig up the funny from the First Generation experience." Follow this show on Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠.⁠...

In a surprisingly silly episode, Max Kerwien ( @kerwien ) tells the story of getting surgery to deal with his Chron's disease. Guest Detective Andy Rider ( @rideragain ) and James can't help derailing Max and Kari the entire way. Follow this show on Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠. Ghost Detective is hosted by  ⁠⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠⁠  and edited and produced by James Hillmer  ⁠⁠⁠@...

We kick off Season 3 with friend and enemy of the show, Andy Rider (IG: @andyrideragain ). We're joined by Guest Detective, friend and enemy of Andy, Max Kerwien ( @kerwien) . Andy tells us his ghosting story from back in high school when he tried to set his friend up on a date. Andy hosts a monthly show at the Hollywood Improv called Gimmie Gimmie Peach Samba. Tickets for the Jan 27th show ca...

Kari and James wrap up Season 2 with some discussion of what they've learned, movies that happen to have ghosts in them and, of course, Robin Williams.

We had a special discussion about ghosting with Lynn Maleh ( @heylynnmolly ) and a guest detective, Amy Silverberg ( @amysilverberg ). We talked for a bit about why our two guests choose to ghost people, and then hear a quick ghosting story from Lynn. Follow this show on Instagram  ⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠ for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by  ⁠⁠@ass...

Leah Bonnema ( @leahbonnema ) talks to us about a former friend who sucked her dry and ghosted her out of nowhere. Leah is the cohost of @wereyouraisedbywolves and has wonderful standup sets on Don't Tell Comedy and the Late Show with Stephen Colbert . Follow this show on Instagram  ⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠ for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by  ⁠...

Kari and James catch up while answering some listener questions. Follow this show on Instagram  ⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠ for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by  ⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠  and edited and produced by James Hillmer  ⁠⁠@jdhillmer⁠⁠ .

We talked to Mattea Greene (screenwriter on Cobra Kai) about what's at stake in the current WGA strike. You can learn more about the strike and how to support here . The WGA's demands are listed here . Follow this show on Instagram  ⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠ for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by  ⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠  and edited and produced by...

We talked to Katrina Davis ( @katrinasivad ) about the hot guy who worked with her at a pizza parlor. You can check out her comedy special "Figuring it Out" on Comedy Dynamics, here . Follow this show on Instagram  ⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠ for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by  ⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠  and edited and produced by James Hillmer  ⁠...

Drew Landry ( @mrdrewlandry ) talked to us about his childhood friend and the special he made for her, All My Friends Are Dead . Check it out  here.  This episode is part 2 of 2 episodes we recorded with Drew and Kandice Martellaro. Follow this show on Instagram  ⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠ for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by  ⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠  and...

We had a very special chat with Kandice Martellaro ( @kandice_martellaro_ ) about a friend who passed away. Kandice is a very funny comedian, writer, and the director of Drew Landry's special, All My Friends Are Dead. Check it out here. This episode is part 1 of 2 episodes we recorded with Kandice and Drew Landry. Tune in next week to hear Drew's ghosting story. Follow this show on Instagr...

We have a party-sized episode this week with back-to-back ghosting stories from Kara ( @kara.keeps.going ) and Kaley ( @zekaleymorrison ) Morrison of the Twindigenous podcast! Follow this show on Instagram  ⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠ for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by  ⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠  and edited and produced by James Hillmer  ⁠⁠@jdhillmer⁠⁠ .

We talked to Anna Valenzuela ( @annavisfunny ) about the man who fully truly actually really ghosted her. It's a wild one. Follow this show on Instagram  ⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠ for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by  ⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠  and edited and produced by James Hillmer  ⁠⁠@jdhillmer⁠⁠ .

This week we're sharing our live episode from back in October. It was a lot of fun! In this episode you'll hear comics do standup sets and then serve as guest detectives solving ghosting cases for our audience members. You'll hear sets from @rachelsafety , @bripruett , @moniquemoreaucomedy , and @mikefalzone ! Live musical accompaniment was provided by @thewillhuse . This episode was r...

Mike Falzone ( @mikefalzone ) talked to us about the ghost that taught him lessons about moving on and spending time wisely. Mike is the host of the very cool crowd work standup show, Surrounded. You can see the next Surrounded at the Hollywood Improv THIS FRIDAY, March 24th (tickets here ). Follow this show on Instagram ⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠ for some video reels and updates about live shows...

We talked to Kristal Adams ( @thedarkkristal ) to solve the case of a smooth operator who ghosted her. We talked a lot about musicals, love bombing, long first dates, and the complexities of dating in and around religious communities.  Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edit...

We took on the case of the disappearing smoke break buddy for Diana Hong ( @dhongcomedy ). We talked about fringe religious groups, snitches, and why our show f*cks up our guests.  Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer .

We talked with Chris Estrada ( This Fool ) about spirited connections he made growing up in LA, being a bummer on dates, and projecting ourselves onto other people's business.  Chris is the co-creator and star of This Fool on Hulu. You can follow him on IG @chrisestradacomic .  Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost...

We talked to McKenzie Goodwin ( @mckgoodwin ) about her near-constant ghosting by an unlikely suspect. We really got to the bottom of this one because it's just sorta silly and maybe a big misunderstanding. We talk a lot about cell phone features, fart humor, and Arizona history.  McKenzie is co-host of @twodykesandamic and a hilarious comedian! You can see McKenzie and Rachel take their podc...

We're back! We jump right into Season 2 with Rachel Scanlon! ( @rachelsafety ) She regales us with the tale of her ghost, Santa Maria. Rachel runs us through the hot and heavy haunting that includes a non-tit tit pic, 1000 photos of Rachel's own face, and the healthy dose of self-reflection you've come to expect from Ghost Detective.  Rachel is one half of the hilarious podcast, @twodykesanda...

We're still alive! We've recorded most of Season 2 and will start releasing episodes in February. Kari and I wanted to put something out previewing what's to come in Season 2 (Amazing guests! Live Episode!) and we mostly just caught up and chatted about some ghosty things. -James