Mean But True with Suzanne Lambert

Welcome back! Our good friend Jack Cochiarella (6’5 btw) joins us for MBT this week! Jack is a leading Gen Z political commentator and host of the Jack Cocchiarella Show and On Sunday. In this episode, we discuss our take on honorary doctorates, why men don’t approach women anymore, people thanking their hometowns at award ceremonies, and why Haley Stevens is such a flop. Follow Suzanne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

It’s Mean But Truesday! We’re SO excited to welcome our good friend Winston Hodges to the podcast! Winston is a brilliant and kind DC-based comic who you may have seen on Netflix’s Funny AF with Kevin Hart and touring all over the US! In this episode, we discuss why nursing homes seem fun, Winston’s experience on Netflix’s Funny AF with Kevin Hart (and making the top 6!), Suzanne's quest to find h...

Welcome back to Mean But Truesday! We’re so excited to have our buddy Jared Freid join MBT. You know Jared from his Netflix special 37 & Single, his podcasts JTrain and U Up?, and his new book, “Walking Red Flag.” In this episode, we discuss how he’s still on his family phone plan, where stand-up comics go wrong, how the dating conversation needs to change, the ick and what it actually is, what gu...

Welcome back! We’re back after a week off with another solo episode! In this episode, Suzanne discusses being perceived, her opps and their flops, your two choices when considering what you want to accomplish, her favorite and least favorite politicians, and why you should brag about yourself. Follow Suzanne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@itssuzannelambert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out my Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://itssuzanne...

It’s Mean But Truesday! We’re so excited to welcome our good friend and candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, Mandela Barnes! In this episode, Suzanne confronts Mandela about being a Sagittarius male, we talk about lessons learned on the campaign trail and from Mandela’s former role as lieutenant governor,what Iron Man training was like, what he’s hearing from Wisconsinites, and his favorite state...

It’s Mean But Truesday and we are so excited to welcome Ashley St. Clair for our pettiest episode yet. Ashley is a (formerly MAGA) influencer, commentator, and activist who you may know from having Elon Musk’s child and her now outspoken stance against MAGA. In this episode, we discuss where the women of Mar-A-Lago get their fake handbags,which MAGA influencer and “journalist” is paid to repair th...

Welcome back to another Mean But Truesday! We’re so excited to welcome one of our very favorite gals, Erin Ryan! You may know Erin as the co-host of the Hysteria podcast with Crooked Media, her writing for several publications including as the managing editor of Jezebel, and all over social media. In this episode, we discuss our controversial take on fall flavors, the best looking celebrities Erin...

Welcome back to Mean But Truesday! We took a week off and are SO happy to be back with Loren and Lex! You know Loren from her marketing expertise, advocacy, and chart-climbing vodcast and Youtube series, the Loren Piretra show, and you know Traveling Nurse Alexis Rose from her traveling adventures, nurse injector advice, and tireless advocacy—and both are all over your FYP! In this spooky episode,...

It’s Mean But Truesday and we’re so excited to welcome our best gal Morgan Riddle!  You’ve seen Morgan influence the fashion AND tennis worlds in Vogue, the New York Times, and all over your FYP. Morgan is also the co-founder of The 400 Club, which is bridging the gap between sports and female culture. On today’s episode, we discuss Morgan’s longstanding beef with Airbnb, random rumors people like...

We have a super special episode this week! Suzanne joins from the Crooked Studio with Jon Lovett, Crooked Media Co-founder! You may also know him as the host of Lovett or Leave It and is Co-Host of Pod Save America.  His first book, Democracy or Else, which he co-authored alongside his Crooked Media co-founders, was a New York Times #1 bestseller.  Pod Save America was named one of the 25 podcasts...

We’re so excited to welcome our friend the Speech Prof aka Professor Chesko! Chesko is a communication studies expert and tenured professor, cohost of Mr. Pick Me and the Manhater podcast, and beloved content creator. This episode was about boys, boys, boys. We talk about the weirdest things we’ve seen the manosphere say, a shocking new habit sweeping the nation (don’t say we didn’t warn you), and...

We’re back for a special episode! Our first Mean But Truesday with TWO special guests and we’re so excited to have two of the funniest, nicest, and hottest people in standup comedy to join us: Jasmine Burton and Benny Nwokeabia! Jasmine and Benny join us ahead of their sold out show at the Comedy Store to talk about underthinking, Benny meeting J. Cole, if short kings are actually kings at all, th...

It’s the best day of the week and we’re so excited to have our gal AKA Barbie AKA Elle Woods AKA Attorney Martinez join us! Kat “Attorney Martinez” breaks down immigration law to her social media audience of millions, is the author of “Courage of Caroline,” and truly the baddest to ever do it.  On this Mean But Truesday, we talk through the craziest thing a couple fought over during Kat’s time as...

Welcome back yall! We’re fresh off the SXSW exhaustion and genuinely elated to welcome the GOAT, Phoebe Robinson, to MBT! You know Phoebe from her storied career in comedy and acting, her three bestselling books (with another on the way!), her HBO series, and the way she keeps her her #ThotNaysh community laughing online. You’ve also heard Suzanne talk about her (a lot).  In this episode, we discu...

We’re back for Mean But Truesday with our most highly requested guest and dear friend, Barrett Adair! You’ve seen Barrett deliver reads with the proficiency of a librarian on the internet, and may have also reposted her jokes on her meme account @hellicitymerriman. In this episode, we discuss our favorite politicians, the ongoing scandal and intrigue around Punch the Monkey, Suzanne’s random celeb...

It’s the best day of the week and we are in for a super special Mean But Truesday! You may know Matthew Broussard from his comedy special Hyperbolic, his standup that you can see all over the country (touring now!), and his general hilarity that has graced your TV and phone screen for years. In this episode, we will discuss what Matthew and Suzanne were like in high school (and their unexpected hi...

Got a secret, can you keep it? On this Mean But Truesday, we are actually screaming as we welcome our friend Sasha Pieterse. You may know her as Alison from Pretty Little Liars, her recent starring role in The Image of You, her podcast Women in the Nude, her brands Hippie Water and Hippie Energy, and her storied, iconic acting career that has spanned decades. In this episode, we will discuss why S...

It’s Mean But Truesday and we have a special kind of episode today! Suzanne is flying solo for the first time and answering questions that you submitted. Today we’ll get into Suzanne’s worst breakup (and ex), how blowing up online has impacted her mental health, why Bubbles was the worst Powerpuff Girl, navigating conversations with family members who have different political views, and so much mo...

You already know what day it is! Today we welcome Caroline Baniewicz to MBT! You may recognize Caroline from her standup comedy, music (streaming everywhere!), skits, acting, and work with Barstool Sports. She’s a multi-hyphenate, pretty AND so funny—how annoying! Today we will discuss when therapy becomes toxic (and our ideas to make it less so), the trauma that made us funny, sorority board dram...

It’s Mean But Truesday and today we welcome our bestie Nathan Jun! You’ve seen him all over social media and TV serving facts (and face). Today we will discuss green flags to look for when making new friends, the right way to let your friends know they look busted, and how Publix subs could’ve stopped the January 6 riots. Plus, a passionate defense of trad wives. Follow Suzanne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@itssuzan...

It’s Mean But Truesday, and we needed this episode and these laughs, tbh. It only makes the MOST sense ever to have Sami Sage join the pod! Sami is the co-founder of Betches Media; the biggest and most powerful humor platform for women. She runs Betches News, the Morning Announcements podcast, and is the co-author of the book Democracy in Retrograde. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground, incl...

Welcome back to Mean But Truesday! Today our good friend Jeremy Jacobowitz joins the podcast. You probably know Jer Bear (can we call you that?) from Brunch Boys, the Let Me Tell You Why podcast, his extensive work in TV and film (including working as a producer and assistant for Bobby Flay), and eating at the best places while gracing our screens— all over social media and TV. Today we will discu...

Hey yall! It’s Mean But Truesday and we are beyond excited to welcome the iconic, hilarious Sydnee Washington to the pod. Comedian, model, actress, podcaster—Sydnee is truly a multi-hyphenate. You’ve probably seen her on Comedy Central’s 2018 Up Next showcase, or cracked up listening to MESS with Sydnee Washington & Marie Faustin. Either way, she does not miss. In this episode, we get into how soi...

It’s Mean But Truesday and we are thrilled to welcome our friend, inspiration and icon Liza Treyger to the pod! Liza’s Netflix special, Night Owl, is a must-watch (streaming now)! You may have seen her on her standup tour, on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Chelsea Lately, Survival of the Thickest, Nope, and The King of Staten Island (go off, credits)!!! Liza also co-hosts...

Happy holidays! How lucky are we to celebrate with THE Adam Rippon?! You could say Adam is busy: winning a bronze Olympic medal for figure skating at the 2018 Olympics, winning Dancing With the Stars, writing his book Beautiful on the Outside, hosting his podcast Intrusive Thoughts, opening his medspa (coming soon!), and being free of inhibitions at the grocery store. In this episode, we talk abou...