The Casually Mollie Podcast

Music artist Dree Mon talks about her latest single, 'Love Me At My Best,' in addition to creating a brand, starting with nothing to create something, the transition from live shows to virtual production, & why she loves being born, raised, & making music in L.A. For more information about Dree Mon, please visit https://www.dreemonmusic.com/ .

This week's episode features an audio play of  Lady Warrior,  a one woman show written by Mollie Amburgey & starring actress Cara Barresi Chandler. This one act premiered at The Aphra Behn Emerging Artists Festival in 2018 with Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble. It then went on to being performed in the St. Lou Fringe Festival in 2019 at The Kranzberg Arts Center (starring Chandler). Audio reading e...

Comedian Gabe Kea talks about his latest comedy album, Dumber Than A Fish , in addition to putting up Christmas lights, life in Cincinnati, Ohio, working with Nikki Glaser, & how his wife watched another episode of Fargo  without him.  Dumber Than A Fish  can be streamed wherever you listen to your comedy albums. For more information about Gabe Kea, please visit gabekea.com. 

St. Louis based comedian Brendan Olson discusses his podcast, Coping (rated the #2 podcast listened to by the Riverfront Times Readers Poll 2020). St. Louis based artist Meaghan Phelps also joins the conversation with Brendan and Mollie about the theme of podcast, which revolves around coping with the passing of a loved one. Coping can be streamed on audio wherever you stream podcasts.

Radio personality Tonee Roper talks about her on-air radio career, covering topics such as recording commercials for all the stations in iHeart Media's cluster in St. Louis, Missouri, her position with Z1077, production work behind the scenes, & now filling the airwaves in Greenville, Mississippi, Pago Pago, American Somoa, Springfield & Bloomington, Illinois. Tonee can be found on social media @T...

New York City based comedian Stephon Hightower talks about networking, how smiling is his best attribute, performing on a rooftop near you (if you're in the NYC area), & even coming back home to the Funny Bone Comedy Club in St. Louis, MO to host for comedian Rachel Feinstein. Stephon can be found on social media @stephon_hightower. 

Comedian Reena Calm talks about her performing in almost all fifty United States, living out of her Prius, trauma bonding shows, and her love for lasagna. Reena has her own comedy special, 'Calmedy,' which can be found at reenacalm.com. She can also be found on social media @reenacalm. 

St. Louis based rapper Bates discusses her career and how she found her voice in rap music. Awarded 'Artist of The Year' in 2019 by the St. Louis Underground Music Awards, Bates continues to break barriers in a male dominated industry. Bates can be found on social media @bates_stl. Episode features her songs 'City Of Demons' and 'Sorry Not Sorry.' 

St. Louis based comedian Scott James covers every topic ranging from household renovations to performing on stage. Being named the #2 "Best St. Louis Comedian" by the St. Louis Post Dispatch in 2018 (right behind Kathleen Madigan at #1), Scott explains the effort and dedication it takes to pursue comedy, how his wife and son are an inspiration to his writing, and even adds some laugh-out-loud stor...

Dietitian, published author, & wellness speaker Reshaunda Thornton talks about her career as your non-typical expert in her field. Switching out the lab coat for some nachos (her favorite snack), Reshaunda shares how she uses her platform (Fox2 News & TedX Gateway Arch appearences to name a few) to help empower, educate, & build your 'Better Vessel.' Reshaunda's book, 'Play to Win The Food Fight'...

New York City based comedian & battle rapper Reggie 'The GOAT' Edwards talks about his St. Louis roots, moving to New York City, & how comedy & battle rap work have work hand in hand. From performing in professional venues to even the NYC Subway, Reggie is no stranger to knowing how to approach subjective concepts (such as comedy) & curate them into a lifestyle. Follow Reggie @reggie_kush, & look...

L.A. based comedian Jay Light talks about the release of his album, 'Good Guy With A Gun,' in addition to his roast battle reputation. Listen to him share his journey from starting out as a doorman for the Comedy Store Los Angeles, to now having a writing career in television (ranging from shows such as BattleBots to Master Chef & Master Chef Jr. & the Comedy Central Roasts). Jay's album can be st...

Comedian Gwen Sunkel shares a story about a psychic that slid into her DMs, told her she had an energy block, and went to the 'charmers market' to help her. Mollie talks about a church basement meeting with a paranormal twist. Both women bond over the unnecessary and yet comical moments of life that make it so much more interesting. Gwen can be found on social media @gwenderwoman. 

Comedian Amanda Gail is a true renaissance woman of Hoboken, New Jersey. Whether she's performing, producing, podcasting, or writing satire, there is no question why she's a fan favorite on the East Coast. Listen to Amanda and Mollie cover all topics from not wearing pants on zoom shows, to when Mario Lopez and Chrissy Teigen shared Amanda's tweets and made her day. Amanda can be followed on socia...

St. Louis based acting/vocal coach, choir director, entrepreneur, & composer Dr. Philip A. Woodmore talks about his many accomplishments in the theatre & music, including his most recent endeavor of composing an original score for a version of the Greek tragedy, Antigone . Translated by Bryan Doerries called Antigone In Ferguson,  the production premiered in St. Louis, in addition to New York (giv...

Laka (pronounced "Lay-ka"), a beloved soul singer based in St. Louis, Missouri, joins the podcast to discuss how she got into performing, her musical influences such as Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner, and why she is drawn to soul, blues, and jazz genres. Never afraid of getting a crowd moving with pop tunes either, Laka is a delight to talk to and can be seen live in St. Louis at The Blue Strawbe...

Country music singer Molly Lovette casually joins the podcast (virtually) to discuss performing drive-in shows, writing her own stories through her songs, how music has been with her from a very young age, and even serenades listeners with her new single 'One Woman Show' at the end of the episode! Make sure to follow Molly Lovette on social media and download 'One Woman Show' today!

St. Louis based comedian Shon Don talks all topics regarding navigating through 2020: being an essential worker, finding ways to still integrate comedy into life during a shutdown, the roller coaster of emotions experienced, and remembering what it was like to have hecklers in live audiences. Shon Don can be found on social media @shondoncomedian. 

St. Louis based comedian Will O'Donnell covers all topics: the pandemic, when he was actively doing stand up, how smells can remind you of the past, & when restaurants had smoking vs. non-smoking areas. Bonding over preference of basements and attics, Will and Mollie have a few laughs while remembering the past and how they are moving forward. Will can be found on social media @willy_thrilly_comed...

Amanda Woytus, the deputy editor of St. Louis Magazine, joins the podcast to talk about her journalism career, motherhood, and how she was inspired by Melissa Joan Hart on 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' and 'Clarissa Explains It All.' Having a wide range of work such as a senior editor at Food and Wine and the copy chief for The Village Voice, to now currently looking for a reliable contractor and be...

Cincinnati based comedian Tabari McCoy covers all topics from rap battles, being on 'Laughs on Fox,' interviewing George Carlin, and his two comedy albums 'Laughing With A Panther' and 'Remarkable.' Both albums can be found on streaming services and were performed live in front of an audience at Go Bananas Comedy Club. Tabari can be found on social media @tabarimccoy. 

Recognized by many for her character 'Carla, the McRib Lady' that became a YouTube sensation,  in addition to being the co-host of Slop City Podcast with comedian Tina Dybal, Libbie Higgins covers all topics from the funny to the serious. Addressing how comedy and improv changed her life to focusing on what is important to her, Libbie proves that even though we are in separate places right now, we...

Revisiting an episode from the earlier days of the podcast, playwright and music artist Darrious Varner (aka DDare Bionic) openly discussed having depression, being black and creative, and coming out to his mom as queer. Darrious now has designs for 'Make Racists Quake' that includes t-shirts, buttons, and masks ( https://www.redbubble.com/people/ddarebionic/works/49644547-make-racists-quake?asc=f...

St. Louis based comedian Bobby Jaycox and Chicago based comedian Spark Tabor talk about adjusting to the 'new normal.' Whether it involves doing shows on a new medium like a Zoom call, or taking this time to reset after always being on the go, both Bobby and Spark have 'casually hustled' in their industry, and share their stories about hard work and integrity for their craft. Both Bobby and Spark...

Chef Kayla Robison, known for being the winner of the 'Fast Food Challenge' for Guy's Grocery Games on the Food Network (Season 21), talks about working her way up from a 'coffee pouring girl' to now head chef of Arnold's Bar and Grill (a staple restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio). Ranging from making appearances on networks such as the Today Show and the Cooking Channel, Kayla never forgets to make t...