Steep Conversations With Josh Lanzet

Special guest this week is Lynn Maleh! She is a Syrian-American writer, standup comedian, and satirist who writes for Reductress. She also founded Hilarious Habibis, the Hollywood Improv’s first ever stand-up showcase featuring exclusively Middle Eastern/North African comics. While sipping on a Patagonia Wild Guava tea, Lynn and Josh talk about creepy teachers, battling with your identity while gr...

Special guest this week, Laya DeLeon Hayes, is best known as the iconic voice of “Doc McStuffins” on Disney Junior and now stars opposite Queen Latifa on CBS’s “The Equalizer.” At only 18 she’s already landed roles in "Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny," "Hey Arnold: The Jungle Movie," "Grey's Anatomy," and so much more, while also speaking out on equal rights an...

Musician and comedian Morgan Jay has made appearance’s on MTV’s Wild’n’Out, NBC, and Comedy Central. As a first generation American - he takes his musical influences from his Brazilian and Italian background and 90’s upbringing. While sipping on a Jasmine Green Tea, Morgan and Josh talk about the best Brazilian foods, travelling cross country, and serenading girlfriends. Morgan's social media:...

On the pod this week is Amy Silverberg! As a writer and comedian based in LA, her debut novel “First Time, Long Time” is coming out in 2024, and her stand-up comedy has been featured on Comedy Central, Hulu, NPR, and Amazon Prime. She also currently writes for “The Movie Show” on SYFY and is an adjunct professor at USC in Creative Writing and Literature. While sipping on a Mariage Freres Marco Pol...

Special guest, Sierra Katow, is an LA-based standup comic, writer, and actor who is best known for playing Evangeline on Mindy Kaling's The Sex Lives of College Girls on Max and for writing on Exploding Kittens (coming soon to Netflix), Close Enough (HBOMax), and Earth To Ned (Disney+). She also recently shot her first standup special! While sipping on a Coconut Milk Oolong tea, Sierra and Jos...

Special guest this week is Katrina Davis whose debut comedy special, Figuring It Out, was named in NPR’s End of Year Stand-Up Comedy Spectacular. She also hosts the art history podcast Podvant Garde and is featured on Comedy Central, Don't Tell Comedy, and America’s Got Talent (2017). While sipping on Cinnamon Plum tea, Katrina and Josh talk about cuddle logistics, holding a spoon as a baby, a...

Our guest this week is winner of The Bachelor spin-off "Listen to Your Heart," Christopher Watson. Watson spent years performing at music venues across New York City before relocating to Los Angeles where he's currently a musician, actor, and now comedian. While sipping on a Pink Grapefruit tea, Chris and Josh talk about finding yourself in NYC, the best in Blues, and what it was lik...

This week’s special guest is: Joey Avery! He is a Don't Tell Comedy favorite, was featured on Season 10 of Comedy Central’s Featuring, and hosts the Pier 69 Podcast with San Francisco turned LA based comedians Mark Smalls, Dauood Naimyar and Andrew Orolfo. While sipping on a Bancha Green Tea, Joey and Josh talk about hate comments, zombies, sports games proposals, and being a high school baseb...

Special guest this week, Fumi Abe, is a Japanese-American stand-up comedian/writer who recently made his TV debut on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He has written for NPR’s “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!”, the 2022 TIME100 Gala hosted by Simu Liu and was most recently a staff writer on The Late Late Show with James Corden. While sipping on Ku Cha's Da Hong Pao Oolong tea, Fumi and Josh t...

Washington Post food journalist, recipe developer, and founder of his eponymous blog "The Hungry Hutch," Aaron Hutcherson joins us for this week’s episode. While sipping on a Chocolate Chai, Aaron and Josh talk about how to make the perfect soft scramble, reality TV, sleep away camp food, and line cook nightmares. Aaron's social media: Instagram/ Twitter/ Facebook/ TikTok Josh's...

Special guest this week, Kira Porter, is a writer and script editor from London known for her work on BBC Laugh Lessons and the TV Series Sorry, I Didn’t Know. While sipping on a Ginger Bread Chai this week, Kira and Josh talk about writing books vs. scripts, British candy, being naughty on Snapchat, and the fact that polar bears may be left-handed. Kira's social media: Twitter Josh's Soci...

This week’s special guest, Neel Ghosh, is a Bengali-American stand up comedian, improvisor, actor, musician, and composer based in New York. While drinking a Raspberry Green Tea, Neel and Josh talk all things Jazz music, ranking desserts, and Godzilla. Neel's social media: Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Facebook Josh's Socials:  Instagram / TikTok / YouTube / Twitter / Facebook : @JoshLanz...

This week’s special guest, Simon Gibson, is an LA-based comedian, actor and writer, who was selected to be a New Face at the 2018 Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and has appeared on NBC's "Last Call with Carson Daly" and the Amazon docu-series Inside Jokes. Originally from Portland, OR, Simon brings a dynamic combination of high-energy and physicality to the stage. While drinkin...

Our guest this week, Annick Adelle, is dubbed one of the strongest crowd work talents around! Originally from Berlin, Annick currently lives in New York City, performs all over the country, and recently released a Spotify/Apple Music album! While sipping on a strawberry hibiscus, and rose hip tea, Annick and Josh talk about Berlin sex clubs, German vs. American Sign Language, and trusting your fun...

Special guest Rebecca Usoro is an entertainment phenomenon. She’s a screenwriter, dancer, actress, and director of The Family Meeting on HBOMax. While sipping on White Tea Rose Melange, Rebecca and Josh talk about NSYNC, Beyonce, leftovers, and of course: teaching Josh how to dance.    Rebecca's social media: Instagram Twitter TikTok Josh's Socials: Instagram / TikTok / YouTube / Twitter...

Caleb Synan, our special guest this week, is one of the coolest young comics in the country. He’s performed on CONAN (twice!), Last Comic Standing, and had his first Comedy Central special “30”. It’s no wonder he won the title of "Wittiest" in Franklin County High School’s 2009 Yearbook. While sipping on a Peach Cobbler black tea, Caleb and Josh talk about airport food, canceling Hannibal, an...

This week's guest is Malik B! Malik is a boxer turned actor, comedian, and rapper who was featured in Creed and has toured around the country as a standup. While enjoying Mango Tulsi from Bird and Blend, Josh and Malik chat cheat meals, diss tracks, and how to get out of your own head. Malik's Socials: Instagram / Tiktok / YouTube / Facebook / Twitter Josh's Socials: Instagram / TikTok / YouTube /...

This week’s episode features Adrien Finkel! Adrien is a TV & film producer, photographer, and writer. Adrien is the author and photographer behind My Naked Truth Project, a coffee table book of quotes, personal confessions, and advice shared with her by friends and strangers. She has produced Popstar, PEN15, Peacock's Bust Down, and is currently the Head of Development for Pamela Adlon. Sippin...

Special guest this week, Megan Gailey, is a laugh out loud comedian who has performed on The Conan O’Brien Show, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and has a Comedy Central Half Hour Special that premiered in 2018. She can currently be seen touring all over the country and in a national commercial for Blue Diamond Almonds. While sipping on a Chamomile Medley tea, Megan and Josh talk about dorky b...

This week’s episode features Jonas Presendieu! Jonas is a comedian and writer based in LA who has entertained patrons in IMPROV’s across the country and has been featured at The Comedy Store’s very own Kill Tony. While drinking Paris Breakfast Tea, Jonas and Josh talk on-stage meltdowns, old school rappers, and pedicures. Jonas' Socials:  Twitter Josh’s socials: Instagram / Tik...

This week’s guest is Lilli Passero! As seen on NBC’s The Voice, Lilli is an incredible singer, actress, and person in general. While sipping on Bravissimo tea, Lilli and Josh talk about breaking the rules on live TV, all things musical theater, Bar Mitzvahs, and growing up together as cousins and performers.   Lilli’s social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Twitter Facebook Josh’s socials: Ins...

This week’s episode features Liz Glazer, an award-winning standup comedian, actor, and writer. As a law professor turned standup, she’s not only a genius but is also hilarious. While sipping strawberry pomegranate tea, Liz and Josh talk about getting C’s in college, taking leaps of faith, and doing standup for better or worse.    Liz’s Socials: Instagram   TikTok YouTube Twitter Fac...

Born and raised in New York, Tori Piskin is an actor, comedian, and writer now based in Los Angeles. As a stand up comedian, Tori Piskin was in the 2019 New York Comedy Festival - TBS Presents: Comics to Watch, and has been a regular at Caroline's on Broadway, New York Comedy Club and The Improv. During hot cup of Eton Mess Tea, Tori and Josh exchange strip club stories, share Raya conspiracies, a...

Actor and comedian, Willie Macc is the star of the hit BET show College Hill and has appeared on countless TV episodes, movies, and commercials. You can catch him performing all over LA when he's not busy touring. While sipping on a Lavender Honey tea, Willie and Josh talk about St. Louis style pizza, reality TV shows, and Willie’s incredible journey to success. Willie's socials: Instagram  TikTok...

Iraqi-American comedian, writer, and actress, Reem Edan, is known for her unique “Muslim-ennial” humor. Not only has she performed across the US, Europe, Japan and the Middle East, but she is also truly an inspiration. While sipping Chai, Reem and Josh talk about how they got started, Burning Man, moving across the world, and most importantly their favorite cereal.  Reem's Socials: Instagram Tikto...