Money You Should Ask

Joining Bob in this episode of MYSA is legal eagle, David Pierce. David is a transactional entertainment and litigation attorney. David is also the founder and managing partner of the firm, Pierce Law Group LLP, based in Los Angeles. When David is not negotiating for his clients, he is teaching Media Law and Ethics, lecturing at film festivals and seminar programs, internationally and throughout t...

In this episode, we welcome fitness guru Teddy Bass to the hot seat. Teddy is a certified fitness expert, celebrity trainer, spiritual practitioner and, author of Affirm Fitness: A Practical Guide to Health. Teddy started his career as a dancer but found his calling in helping others get in shape. For more than 2 decades, he has trained some of Hollywood's top celebrities and executives and mentor...

  Our next guest on MYSA is Angela Oh. Angela is an actress, director, writer and dancer. She also can lay claim to being a cheerleader for the NBA & NFL. Some of her film & television credits include What Women Want, Hero, Another Gay Movie, The Gifted and Jane The Virgin. Angela shares her perspective on the emotions, in particular fear, associated with making major financial decisions as a coup...

Jodie Panek, AKA Momma Judy, former business manager, financial broker, and co-founder of the Acting Up Network in Los Angeles, is our next guest on MYSA. From humble beginnings, Momma Judy started her career in the foodservice industry, where she discovered her love of helping people. Now, she juggles her time supporting actors in fine-tuning their craft and assisting clients with finance. Bob an...

In this episode, Bob invites creative mastermind, Paul Bunch to the hot seat. Paul is a business owner, actor, writer, director, and head of creative development at production company, RiverRock Films. Introverted Paul, nicknamed "Bubble Boy" by his mom, began cultivating his creative talents by writing at the early age of 12. His introversion lead him to write and direct short films and now, feat...

In this episode, Bob speaks to actress, writer, dancer, volleyball and pole dancing instructor, Claudia Choi. And no, she is not a doctor but she plays one on TV, actually often plays a doctor. It must be in her DNA. Some of Claudia's most recent television credits include Grand Hotel, Life in Pieces, This Is Us and The Big Bang Theory. Claudia, a first-generation American, opens up about the inva...

What do you get when you cross a comedian with a squirrel? You get our next guest, formerly known as squirrel lady, Betsy Salkind. Betsy is a stand-up comedienne, Author, writer, and actress. After a short-lived career as a bank examiner for the Federal Reserve, Betsy discovered her true calling in comedy. Alongside writing for the popular sitcom Roseanne, she has written and performed three one-w...

Debbie Vandermeulen, founder of Fusion Features, is an international industry executive, producer, and former radio show host. Debbie globe trots around the world assisting filmmakers turn their ideas into cinematic entertainment. Her achievements have earned her recognition in film festivals across the globe, in particular, Cannes, Sundance and Toronto. Debbie's passion for bringing stories to li...

From Hawaii to Hollywood, Kelly Hu, is an actress, voice-over artist, former fashion model, and beauty queen. After being crowned as Miss Hawaii Teen USA and Miss Hawaii USA, Kelly's journey brought her to Los Angeles where she discovered her love of acting. You may have seen her as China White in the hit television show, Arrow, or as Lady Deathstrike in X-Men 2, and many other movies & television...

  Vanessa Marshall loves to tell a story and to have a fun time doing it. Vanessa is our next guest on MYSA. She is an actress, comedian, former model and a voice-over artist for animated films and video games. From modeling muumuus as a plus-size model to shifting her artistry into voice-over, Vanessa has over 200 voice-over credits to her name. Her most recent credits include Hera Syndulla in Di...

  The Perfect Podcast Recipe for Hilarity: 1 cup laughable moments 1/2 cup rich girl indicators 3/4 cup crazy life stories 3 T humor warmth & truth Gaby Dunn, MYSA featured guest, is a multi-talented author, entertainer, LGBTQ activist and podcaster! She and Bob discuss the unusual ways people make money, some financial foolery and how most of us are unable to understand and talk about money! Reco...

Chip Chinery is a comedian, actor, writer, producer, and a financial consultant. Chip has appeared on many stages and television screens for over 30 years. Chip, a semi-finalist on NBC's The Last Comic Standing, has guest-starred in over 50 TV shows, commercials, and films, including Seinfeld, Friends, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Mom, Speechless, New Girl, Coyote Ugly, Space Cowboys and many many more....

In this episode, Bob has the pleasure of speaking with Michael Bal. Michael is a Personal Trainer, working with everyone from housewives, househusbands to household names, and everything in-between toward reaching their fitness goals. Michael is also an actor, a baker, and a former Chippendales dancer. Michaels talks about his life challenges and insights in adjusting his personal life choices and...

In this episode, we chat to Jeff Richards. Jeff is an actor, stand up comedian, writer, voice-over artist and impressionist. You may recognize Jeff from his hilarious celebrity impersonations on Saturday Night Live and Mad TV. Jeff also tours the country performing at clubs like The Laugh Factory, Flappers Comedy Club and The Comedy Store. Take a listen as Bob and Jeff chit the chat about Jeff's l...

In this episode, our guest is Matthew Wallo. Matthew is currently a student, majoring in History at the University of Minnesota. Tune in as Matthew talks about his financial observations around saving, spending and socializing as a student, and as a millennial. Matthew also discusses the benefits and challenges of growing up as an only child in a multi-cultural family and how it shaped his views....

  Roz Browne is an award-winning comedian, actress, writer, and a CPA. Roz's television appearances include performances on ABC's, The View with Barbara Walters, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, BET Comic View, and America's Funniest People. Some of her film and television credits include Speechless, Shameless, Baskets, and Danny Devito's blockbuster "How High." Roz was also the winner of the Bo...

  Our guest on this episode is Cory Comeaux Soto (AKA Princess Cory). Cory is a writer, producer, actress, former Comedy Store talent coordinator and creator of Coco Couture Costumes.  Bob and Cory reminisce as they talk about "the good ole days" working with Mitzi at The Comedy Store and Cory continues to share all the highs, lows, laughs, tears, dollars, and sense throughout her journey in life....

  Cathy Lewis, a Bay area native, is a stand up comic, actress and voice-over artist. She has entertained audiences at the World Famous Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory and The Punchline in San Francisco. She has also appeared on television in NBC's, Last Comic Standing, The Journey of Allen Strange on Nickelodeon, Comic View for BET, The Jenny Jones Show, and on Nickelodeon's, Teapot, as the voice...

Jennie Kwan is a talented actress, voice-over artist, vocal coach and singer. She is best known for her role as Samantha "Sam" Woo on NBC's hit series, California Dreams and the voice of "Suki" in Nickelodeon's animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender. Other shows include Beverly Hills 90210, The Nanny, Family Matters and many more. Some of Jennie's stage credits include "Kim" in Miss Saigon, "...

Guess who is back for round two. You got it. Here's… Jamie. Jamie and Bob continue their penny-pinching stroll down frugal lane.  In this sequel, Bob and Jamie tackle the ins and outs of advocating for yourself when dealing with money lenders. They talk terms and conditions and what to do when the fine print is not what you expected. @The_Dadlands, @thedadlands, @JamieKaler

This weeks guest is actor, comic, host, voice-over artist, podcast producer, and radio personality, Jamie Kaler. He is best known for his starring role as "Mike" on the hit TBS show, My Boys. You may have seen him on Friends, Will and Grace, How I Met Your Mother, Parenthood, King of Queens, and America: Facts vs. Fiction. He is currently hosting or should we say ghost hosting on the Travel Channe...

Funny Money co-creator Sheldon Anderson has been entertaining audiences with his thought-provoking comedy for more than a decade. Some of his other talents include acting, hosting, podcasting, music video production and financial consulting. Check out Sheldon tapping into his rock god alter ego in the hilarious The Doodies music video #TSAyourTNA. Sheldon shares his intimate experiences as he reve...

  After losing track of time, Bob and Duncan continue their golden conversational adventure on the human condition, as they unveil the masks of enlightenment and life. @TheDuncanTrussellFamilyHour @DuncanTrussell

  Duncan is a stand-up comic, actor, voice actor, TV host, producer and podcaster. He is known for his podcast The Duncan Trussell Family Hour and his appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast and Joe Rogan Questions Everything. Some of Duncan's television credits include MADtv, Curb Your Enthusiasm, HBO's-Funny or Die as well as appearing on Comedy Central's-This is Not Happening.  Duncan a...

Brian is a comedian, producer and a live event sound engineer. When Brian is in front of the mic, you may have seen him on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central or performing live at The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory and at other various comedy clubs and festivals in the US. When he is behind the mic, he is operating a TriCaster live broadcast system for Live TV shows like MTV Music Awards and A...