Steep Conversations With Josh Lanzet

Welcome Will Pugh on the pod! Will is the lead singer and bassist for Cartel, the Georgia grown pop punk band, as well a lifelong golfer. Cartel’s debut album charted at #20 on the Billboard charts, sold 30,000 copies in its first week, and their song “Honestly” was featured in the movie John Tucker Must Die. You can find them currently on their “20 Years of Tears” summer tour across the U.S. Whil...

Welcome Andrew Orolfo to the pod! Andrew is a Filipino American comedian who’s been featured on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix, Netflix is a Joke Fest, and more. He currently performs all around the country, and is not one to miss! While sipping on a cup of Banana Bread Chai tea, Josh and Andrew talk about Kava tea, weird Zoom/VR stand-up shows, and Pizza...

Welcome Mark Siegel to the pod! Mark is a composer, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose songwriting secured multiple songs on Top 40 and Hot AC radio. He scored the trailer for the film "Father Stu," starring Mark Wahlberg, and the trailer for the upcoming film "White Bird," featuring Helen Mirren, along with other great projects in the works! While sipping on a cu...

Special guest this week is Elyse Cantor! Elyse is an actress, dancer, and singer hailing from the suburbs of Metro Detroit. She’s known for her roles in "Her Deadly Groom,” “Spring,” “For Your Own Sake,” and “The Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man,” for which she won Best Actress at the Austin Indie Flix Showcase. While sipping on a cup of Raspberry Black tea, Josh and Elyse talk abou...

Special guest this week is Ellen Harrold! Ellen is a stand-up comedian, producer, and performer for live shows such as Abbot Kidding and Don't Tell Comedy. She was recently named one of Netflix is a Joke Festival's "50 Featured" for 2024, and her humor writing has been published in The New Yorker, Weekly Humorist, and more! While sipping on a cup of chamomile blend, Josh and Ellen talk about bed h...

Special guest this week is Subhah Agarwal! Subhah has has written for Netflix’s “Arsenio Hall," The" Jim Jeffries Show" on Comedy Central, and the "Plan B" movie on Hulu. She performs live at comedy clubs around the country, and you can see her late night debut on NBC's "A Little Late With Lilly Singh." While sipping on a cup of Hojicha shiso tea, Josh and Su...

Welcome Omid Singh on the pod! Omid is a half Iranian, half Indian standup comic, who recently released his first special called "Little Special." He is currently traveling the world performing standup, and started his new show “Comedy Mafia” at the Comedy Store in LA! While sipping on a cup of Lemon Lychee tea, Josh and Omid talk about Good Will Hunting, getting scammed, and cruise ship...

Welcome Ellory Smith on the pod! Ellory is a comedian and Emmy nominated writer who is best known for her work on Robot Chicken on Adult Swim. When she's not on the road, Ellory runs the Funnilingus comedy show on the first Sunday of every month at Hotel Cafe. While sipping on a cup of Chamomile tea, Josh and Ellory talk about dirty fish, working 80 year olds, and Emmy-winning nannies. Ellory’s so...

Welcome Chase O’Donnell to the pod! Chase is a comedian, actress, and writer whose comedy special “People Pleaser” was named one of the best YouTube specials of 2023 by the New York Times. She will be on the newest season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, and continues to perform around the country! Over a cup of green tea, Chase and Josh talk about girl groups, dating, and getting robbed. Chase's soci...

Welcome Piaget Ventus to the pod! Piaget is an actress known for her roles in A Spy Movie, Fans Only, The Locket, and Snap Chatting. You can also find her as a pop culture guru on her TikTok and Instagram, PiageTV. While sipping on a cup of white tea, Josh and Piaget talk about sweet potato pie, horror movie auditions, and ubers. Piaget’s social media:InstagramTikTokTwitter Josh’s socials:Instagra...

Ken Garr is an actor and professional stand up comedian best known for his role as "Tim" in Love Meet Hope starring Ed Asner and Amanda Markowitz. He travels across the country and internationally performing stand up comedy. While sipping on a cup of Bird & Blend's Campifires and Vampires tea, Josh and Ken talk about divorce, poker problems, and Ken's hatred for NYC. Ken’s so...

Vita DeVoid has been a fireball on stage in the Southern U.S. Burlesque Revival since early 2003 and now performs across the US and internationally. Vita has landed the nickname "The Chameleon of Burlesque" boasting nearly 60 different personas from original creations to impersonations of popular characters from film, history, comic books, and television. While sipping on a cup of love p...

Janesh Rahlan is a stand-up comedian, actor and voice-over artist based in California. He’s performed at clubs all across the country, has worked with so many great comics, and also appeared in a Super Bowl commercial! While sipping on an herbal white tea, Josh and Janesh talk about the Oscars, expensive hobbies, and lying comedians. Janesh’s social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Josh’s socials:...

Welcome Laurie Douglas on the pod! Laurie is an actor, comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. She performs all over the world, has appeared on both seasons of Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks on TruTV and has several films available on Amazon. Laurie also had a short film, The Hollies, premiere at Cannes Film Festival. While sipping on a Roasted Rice tea, Josh and Laurie talk about Lil Jon, stinky fruit...

Welcome Stuart Thompson to the pod! Stuart is a stand-up comedian, actor, voiceover actor, writer, and host. You can listen to his debut album" Dandy Man" which debuted in the top ten on Apple Music, and you can find his new special, "Conditional Love" on YouTube! While sipping on a Cherry White tea, Josh and Stuart talk about trying to be funny as a kid, teleportation, and Mrs...

Welcome Kelly McInerney to the pod! Writer, actress, host, and comedian originally from New Jersey, Kelly’s sketches have been featured on Who Haha, Comedy Cake, and Funny or Die. You can find her regularly performing standup in LA and all around the country! While sipping on a Masala Chai tea, Josh and Kelly talk about Zac Efron, Spanish class chronicles, and scary movies. Kelly’s social media: I...

Welcome to the pod, Menna! Nashville-based with an incredibly soulful voice, Menna is an independent artist who has had her music featured commercially in several Netflix originals, as well as ads for Motorola, Mitsubishi, and NBC. While sipping on a Cinnamon Tea, Josh and Menna talk about the secrets of the music industry, Nashville, and Lord of the Rings. Listen to Menna's newly released aco...

Special guest on the pod this week is Logan Guntzelman! Logan is a comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. She is a notorious prankster, with several of her pranks going viral, even appearing on CBS Local News. While sipping on a Great British Cuppa tea, Josh and Logan talk about promiscuous workout classes, SodaStreaming foods, and the honor code. Logan’s social media: Instagram Twitter TikTok...

This week's special guest is Joey Bergren! Joey is a writer and comedian based in LA, and the podcast co-host of “Everything Reviewed." He’s worked on “Billy on the Street,” “The Good Wife,” and so much more! While sipping on a Jelly and Ice Cream Rooibos tea, Josh and Joey talk about cake pops, horror movies, and red flags. Joey’s social media: Instagram Twitter Josh’s socials⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome to the pod Jen Kodros! Jen is a screenwriter, author, and alumnus of the Imagine Impact program with Ron Howard, and she is currently working on a YA series based on the legends of thr Greek Gods. Sipping on Bird and Blend's Mojitea, Josh and Jen talk about celebrity fan fiction, getting robbed, and being part of a writing duo. Jen’s social media: Instagram Twitter Josh’s socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠:...

This week's special guest is Jimmy Callaway! Hailing from San Diego, Jimmy is a writer and comedian in Los Angeles known for his suit and tie, and dry wit. While sipping on an Oolong tea, Josh and Jimmy talk about ice cream addictions, the Beatles, and Jared Leto. Jimmy’s social media: Twitter Josh’s socials:Instagram/TikTok/YouTube/Twitter/Facebook: @JoshLanzetSteep Conversations socials:Inst...

Welcome Torio to the pod! Torio Van Grol is a comedian whose debut comedy album "Magic Knees," reached #1 on the Apple comedy charts. He performed as a part of Comedy Central's Cluster Fest, and regularly headlines all over the country. While sipping on a Rooibos tea, Josh and Torio talk about crazy lies, going to space, and if left handed people are faking it. Torio’s social media:...

This week on the pod is Abby Neal! Hailing from North Carolina, Abby is an up-and-coming, classically-trained actress who can be seen in commercials, theater, and sketches! Over a cup of Bancha green tea, Josh and Abby talk about Meryl Streep, success, and the challenges of life insurance. Abby's socials: Instagram TikTok Josh’s socials⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagr⁠⁠⁠a⁠⁠⁠m⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikT⁠⁠⁠o⁠⁠⁠k⁠⁠⁠...

Give a warm welcome to AJ Faji on the pod this week! As a comedian hailing from Lagos, Nigeria now in LA, Faji can be found performing all over the city showing off his self-described brand of comedy: "well articulated stupidity." Over a cup of Ginger Tea, Josh and AJ talk about rodents in Nigeria, going for what you want in life, and tall people energy. AJ's social media: Instagram...

Copywriter by day and comic by night, Jamie Bliss has done stand-up and storytelling all over LA and Chicago including at The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, and Zanies. She also has very strong opinions about cats (as you'll hear on the episode)! Over a cup of Butter Brew Black Tea, Josh and Jamie talk about exposure therapy, Gen Z, and public bathrooms. Jamie's social media: Instagram TikTo...