Misfits Makin' It: Oddballs Doing Cool Stuff on Radio Misfits

Misfits Makin’ It is the podcast component of the misfit comedy shows produced by Lauren LoGiudice. Show dates and info at www.laurenlogiudice.com This episode features Richard Kimberley and we talk about a clown teacher and performer, who shares his journey of self-learning circus skills and discovering the world of clowning. They discuss his adventurous travel and his transition into becoming a...

SHOW NOTES: Misfits Makin’ It is the podcast component of the misfit comedy shows produced by Lauren LoGiudice. Show dates and info at www.laurenlogiudice.com . This is a MISFIT MELODRAMA mini-episode. Listeners and audience members write in with their crazy family stories and Lauren meets with fellow comedians to riff…on themselves. To submit your story leave a voicemail at 646-WANG-0-X-1 or go t...

Misfits Makin’ It is the podcast component of the misfit comedy shows produced by Lauren LoGiudice. Show dates and info at laurenlogiudice.com . This is the first MISFIT MELODRAMA mini-episode. Listeners and audience members write in with their crazy family stories and Lauren meets with fellow comedians to riff…on themselves. To submit your story leave a voicemail at 646-WANG-0-X-1 or go to lauren...

In this episode, drag queen and artist Kevin Aviance discusses his life in art. He reflects on the impact of his music and his journey of self-discovery and resilience, including his decision to move to Florida after a hate crime incident. He emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, personal growth, and embracing new experiences. The conversation also touches on the challenges of being an artist,...

With a penchant for irreverently heartwarming humor, comedian Lauren LoGiudice (“fierce” -NYT) thoughtfully interviews fellow misfits. You’ll meet creatives from SNL, Netflix, Late Nite, Comedy Central, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair – and more!, as well as indie musicians, comedians, writers, artists, and entrepreneurs. What we have in common: we’re oddballs and we&#821...

“People here [in NYC] are nice believe it or not ….people are just busy. If you live in New York you’re always hustling from place to place, so it’s not that you’re mean, you’re just on a mission.” – Rossilynne Culgan Today I interviewed Rossilynne Culgan from Time Out New York In this episode we speak about how to: • Curiosity has guided her caree • Find fun things to do when at home and on...

“[COVID] gave a lot of people the opportunity to reflect if doing something is worth it.” – Emily Walsh Today I interviewed comedian Emily Walsh In this episode we speak about: • Going to (and surviving) Catholic school • Comedy in the after time, including festivals and THE HANG • Her podcast Alone at Lunch Then my character Queens Marie asks about a nun makeover. [EP236] To catch up with o...

STUPID PEOPLE – it’s your favorite segment of the podcast. So we put all these gems into one episode for your listening pleasure. How it works: My dad, a Bensonhurst, Brooklyn native, tells us the stupidest person he saw that week and we rate their stupidness in rectums. [EP235]

“It can be debilitating if you get stuck on one project and you’re like it has to be perfect … and then the universe doesn’t align perfectly.” – Chris Demarais Today I interviewed Chris Demarais of Rooster Teeth In this episode we speak about: Iterating constantly to create internet content Using failure as a creative tool How his podcasts Black Box Down, Good Morning in Hell, and Tales From...

“A good thing to do is not try to fix things when they’re broken, staying a head of the curve when times are pretty good using that as a time to check in.” – Max Miller Today I interviewed Max Miller of Aunty Donna In this episode we speak about: Capturing spontaneity on film The resurgence of absurd comedy Aunty Donna’s secrets for working together Then Melania tries to pitch Max, but then...

Today I interviewed Rosa Escandon In this episode we speak about how: Creating coming out of the pandemic Her podcast giving psychic life advice Hoarding and how she took on the subject in an upcoming novel Then my character Melania asks how she can get on Rosa’s show and we end up talking Tiffany Trump gossip (her single is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVpu6MnXBhQ ) [EP232] To catch up w...

“The most important thing with doing anything in this industry is learning to treat everything as a learning opportunity, not getting bitter about it, and growing thick skin and not letting it get to you. ” – Mike Diva Today I interviewed Mike Diva (SNL) In this episode we speak about how: How he went from creating on YouTube to directing at SNL. Finding and keeping the funny in sketch comed...

“Ego is the biggest issue … when collaborating, is trying to get the fuck out of the road of my own ego and put that aside and just be creative.” – Sam Lingham Today I interviewed Aunty Donna head writer Sam Lingham of Aunty Donna In this episode we speak about: What it means to be the head writer of a sketch group How Aunty Donna creates comedy The ways they’ve learned to work together as a...

“If you make the crew laugh it’s usually a good sign that you’re on a good set and everybody’s enjoying it.” – Laura Murphy Today I interviewed Laura Murphy (Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, Last Week Tonight with Jon Oliver, The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show) In this episode we speak about: How she came to be a TV director without going to film school Directing the groundbreaking show MTV Girl...

“You have to go out there and try stuff to get better.” – Jenny Gorelick Today I interviewed Jenny Gorelick, producer and comedian  In this episode we speak about how: Her journey as a producer of comedy and the Tony Awards Advice to performers from the perspective of a produce Producing tips for newbies Then my character Judy asks about producing a show about produce. To catch up with our g...

“I think it’s a mix of thinking about what’s going on in the world right now or seeing some big famous figure and wondering what people in their life are like -” – Maria DeCotis Today I interviewed Maria DeCotis (Comedy Central, HBO Women in Comedy Festival) In this episode we speak about: Being Italian American and why Romeo and Juliet needs to be played like Italians Saying goodbye to her...

“We try to keep it to us so it feels real and find a way to make the audience understand what’s happening.” – Mark Samual Bonanno Today I interviewed Mark Samual Bonanno of Aunty Donna. In this episode we speak about: • Being incapable of being mainstream • Being Italian American experience in Australia • Translating comedy to the U.S. audience Then my character Queens Marie then grills Mark...

Today I interviewed Fred Raimondi (Borat: Subsequent, Stranger Things, Star Trek) In this episode we speak about: Thriving as an artist with creative ADD Creating visual effects magic in Borat: Subsequent Movie Film to Stranger Things to Star Trek Useful creative habits to help you meet industry challenges Then my character Amelia asks about his inspiration for doing his own thing. To catch up wit...

“The shows that interesting are the weird shows that feel completely unique … I think it’s a little lazy to do what’s already popular.” – Gideon Evans Today I interviewed Gideon Evans In this episode we speak about: His experience working on the Daily Show for 6 years and being banned from Disney World when working with Michael Moore. Casting grandmas and pas in his collab with Mo Rocca that...

“In any social media platform there’s gonna be biases built in.” – Shea Depmore Today I interviewed comedy creator Shea Depmore In this episode we speak about: Her journey in creating political comedy online The state of satire on the internet Crazy stories from her time online And then Melania comes in with a question that we don’t want to answer. To catch up with our guest: Tiktok: @sheade...

“If you keep your senses pealed … you will find what you find funny from what you observe in your life.” – Michael Hartney Today I interviewed Michael Hartney In this episode we speak about: Creating characters Curating comedy The newest comedy theater in NYC: Squirrel Comedy Theater Power of characters to affect hearts and minds Then my character Estrella asks about buying stage time. To ca...

“I have done so many things in my life I would have never done because I have community.”  – Silas Howard Today I interviewed Silas Howard (Pose, Dickinson, Transparent). In this episode we speak about: Creating in capitalism Operating according to your own rules Debunking the “cream rises to the top” myth Having a creative community that greenlights your projects Then my character Princess...

“Satire feels like a less potent weapon when the other side has realized how to turn it around and a weaponize it for themselves.” – Alex Blagg Today I interviewed Alex Blagg of @midnight and Problematic With Moshe Kasher In this episode we speak about how: Experience creating @midnight and Problematic With Mosher Kasher, and working on Trump vs. Bernie How TV can be a matter of right place/...

Today I interviewed Matthew French – Awesomely Authentic In this episode we speak about how: His journey to a career in Diversity and Inclusion with his organization Awesomely Authentic Regional differences in queer communities Job discrimination for LGBTQIA+ people Then my character Gigi asks how to deal with being cooped up with people she hates. To catch up with our guest: Instagram: @mat...

“At least for a few seasons I was in a room where I was the only straight cis white guy. And I think that every straight cis white should be in a room like that to see how that feels for a lot of people. ” – Matt Mazany Today I interviewed Matt Mazany from Gay of Thrones In this episode we speak about: His time working for WWE and Funny or Die This process behind Gay of Thrones Discovering p...