So Funny it Hurts

We couldn't believe our luck when the hilarious and fearless comedian Sarah Hester Ross joined us for a candid chat about her journey to TikTok stardom and her unapologetic advocacy for women's and LGBTQ rights. With her signature wit and sharp sense of humor, Sarah had us in stitches as she recounted the bizarre tales behind her Florida Man Friday skits, transforming absurd Sunshine State...

This Father's Day episode holds a special place in my heart as I sit down with my father, Rocky Gordon, to celebrate his birthday and reflect on our shared journey as musicians. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the world of jazz, we explore our musical heritage from my grandfather playing behind Billie Holiday, to my father's decision to go back to school to pursue a masters in jazz...

Are you ready to laugh your way through this hilarious episode with the amazing Jaclyn Marfuggi? Join us as we explore the trauma that made her funny, how her Italian heritage has shaped her comedic style, and her experience as the female emcee at Magic Mike Live. You won't want to miss the infamous meatball contest, monochromatic suits, and the story of Jaclyn showing up to perform her standu...

Can you imagine chatting with Quentin Tarantino after your stand-up set? That's just one of the surreal experiences our good friend Justin Martindale shares in this hilarious and heartfelt episode. As a writer for Joan Rivers and opener for Jim Jeffries, Justin brings a unique perspective to his podcast, Just Sayin', where he tackles important conversations with humor and lightheartedness....

I had an absolute blast catching up with my dear friend, comedian, and activist Dana Goldberg in this heartfelt and hilarious episode. We couldn't help but discuss the role of trauma in the lives of comedians and how it can make us funnier while also being something we can use to our advantage. Dana and I took a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about our 8-year-long friendship and my uniqu...

Growing up as a Blasian king in a predominantly white neighborhood certainly comes with its challenges, but it also shaped the hilarious comedy of our guest this week, Michael Yo. We had a fantastic time discussing his unique upbringing, and how he's made it work to his advantage as a comedian. Plus, we discovered how Michael's mother-in-law led him to our podcast, and how every sign seeme...

Is comedy under threat with the rise of cancel culture? Find out as the hilarious Jamie Kennedy joins us to discuss tackling controversial topics, making them funny and relatable. We explore his roots in Upper Darby, Hollywood's darker aspects, the legacy of the Scream franchise, and the origins of B-Rad from Malibu's Most Wanted. Plus, we get an insight into the importance of perseverance...

We are joined by Sara Buckley aka Not The Worst Mom in this episode. From becoming a teen mom in Catholic school, to Gary Vee being one of the reasons she was able to turn her own story into her brand, we laugh, we cry, and we even scream a little bit. It’s So Funny, it hurts.

On this episode, the "original celebrity social media influencer". Perez Hilton joins me to discuss why he might be the most hated blogger of all time, and how his childhood influenced that. From his belief on cancel culture to counsel culture, and the hypocrisy of social media todya, we take a deep dive into what made Mario Lavandiera, the one and only, Perez Hilton. It's so funny,...