The Ladylike Podcast

This week I called Aiki Coxhead to talk about a misstep in foot skincare and the time she took a shit so bad she got kicked out of the party. To see more from Aiki follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiki.3000 Our live story comes from Gina DeLuca. Gina told the story of when her vagina swelled up to five times its size forcing her to go to the emergency room in Switzerland. Gina is...

This week I called New York comic Lindsay Lucido to talk about the gnarly MRSA infection she got in her leg as a teenager and the time she spent at a cult-like behavioral therapy boarding school. You can check out Lindsay’s writing and standup on her website: www.lindsaylucido.com Our live story comes from Chicago based comedian Soli Santos who talked about the horrors of growing up with three bro...

This week I called Lael in Connecticut to talk about earwax, shitting your pants, and the time she experimented with some mini pool balls as kid. Lael performed in the New Faces showcase at Just For Laughs in 2019. (Last name redacted for employment reasons.) Our live story comes from writer and healthcare professional Rachel Inberg. Rachel told the story of a time she got really constipated and h...

It felt weird to just record a normal episode with everything going on so this week I have gone through previous episodes to collect some stories from some of the hilarious black women who have graced the Ladylike stage over the years. Our first story is from Nthenya Ndunda. Nthenya talks about how her life has changed since getting married and tells the story of getting caught in LA traffic with...

This week I called Chloe Radcliffe in New York City to talk about her (our) obsession with popping a good zit. Chloe is a writer for the Tonight Show and produces a weekly YouTube show called Something Good every Tuesday at 9pm EST. Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/chloe.radcliffe/ Our live story comes from Gena Gephart (that’s me!). My story catalogues the many disappointing sexual expe...

This week I called Samantha Berkman in Connecticut. The last time she was on the podcast we talked about a growth on her toe which ended up being skin cancer. This episode we catch up with Sam and everything that has been happening since her diagnosis. Our live story also comes from Sam and she talks about her first experience with pegging. Sam is a former writer for The AV Club TV Show and produc...

This week I called Miranda Lensky in LA to talk about the time she had the flu on a five hour flight. Miranda produces a monthly comedy show in her living room called Scoopty Boopty’s. Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/mirandalensky Our live story comes from Chicago comic Matt Brown. Matt told a couple stories from college including his first experience with an uncircumcised penis. Follow...

This week I called my friend Niamh to talk about when she found an unorthodox place to pee in her sleep. Niamh is a performer based in Los Angeles. Our live story comes from New York performer Ruby McCollister. Ruby talked about the adventures of dating a French boy when she was 19. You can see Ruby on High Maintenance on HBO or you can follow her right here: https://www.instagram.com/ruby.mccolli...

This week I called Wisconsin based comic Vickie Lynn to talk about two very memorable (and messy) sexual encounters. In addition to comedy, Vickie has her own skin care line called Noni Lynn’s Naturals. Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vickielynnsuniverse Our live story comes from Chicago comic Paige Blair. Paige told the crowd about dating after her divorice and the time she alm...

This week I called Maya May in California to talk to her about diva cup mishaps and her failed first attempts to insert a tampon. Maya is a comic and writer who has been featured at the Boston Comedy Festival. Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/mayaonstage Our live story comes from Lucia. Lucia talked being sober, dating after seven years, and farting in front of her partner. Lucia helps p...

This week I called Mallory Bradford to talk about the time she shit herself while taking a selfie. Mallory produces the weekly standup show Chicago Underground Comedy at the Beat Kitchen. Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/mpbradfo Our live story comes from Chicago comic and photographer Alexa Jaeger. Alexa told the story of the time she got Norovirus while she was on a cruise ship and had...

This week I called Nour Hadidi in Toronto to talk about the time she shit her pants. Nour is a former writer for the Canadian comedy series This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Check her out doing standup in the park on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourhadidi Our live story is from Chicago comic Stephanie Weber who told the crowd about the time she got a staph infection all over her legs. Stephan...

This week I talked with Sarah Vulpio about selling photos online and some of the more interesting requests she has gotten. Sarah is a Chicago based comic. Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahvulpio Our live story comes from Bella Dillman-Cook. Bell told the story of when she was 20 years old and took her friends 30 miles outside town to sneak into an orgy. Bella hosts the podca...

This week’s episode is all about relieving yourself in places where it’s traditionally frowned upon to relieve oneself. First, I had a phone conversation with Heather Vogel about the time she had to use her cat’s litter box. Heather was my friend in college and she doesn’t give a hoot about Instagram followers which I thought was a real power move. Then, our live story comes from comedian and sing...

This week I talked with Lydia about a couple embarrassing stories from high school, hooking up, and COVID-19 (of course). Lydia is a performer and illustrator and you can see her in the Netflix series Easy. Check out her website: www.lydiainthehouse.com Our live story comes from Lee Schulder. Lee told the crowd about pegging a lucky gentleman and hooking up with bald dudes. Lee is a Chicago based...

For our 70th episode it felt appropriate to do a period episode. This week I sat down with LA comic Ella Gale to talk about when she was 12 and had her first gusher period aboard American Airlines. You can find satire pieces from Ella at Reductress, The Hard Times, and McSweeneys or you can follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellagale Our live story comes from Chicago performer Mar...

This week I talked with author and blogger Tova Leigh about her new book Fucked At 40 and a nasty incident in a kiddie pool. Check out Tova’s book in stores and on Amazon and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tova_leigh Our live story comes from Adrienne Brandyburg. Adrienne told the story of when Karma worked quickly and she shit her pants on her way to a college party. Adrienne...

This week I sat down with Chicago-based illustrator and designer Faith Latorre to talk about all the gross things she’s digested and the time her friend Nathan smelled her hand and caught her jacking off. Check out Faith’s website www.faithlatorre.com Our live story comes from Lucia. Lucia talked about talking in her sleep, a cyst on her ass, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Lucia has recently bec...

This week I talked to Lindsey Shaw about the time she shit in her Hinge date’s hand. Lindsey’s fundraiser show for her web series Mid to Late will be at the Irish Oak on March 5. Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/linsasha Our live story comes from Amber Autry. Amber talked about bad sex in college, learning to masturbate, and growing up on a farm. Check out her Instagram: https://www.inst...

This week I talked with Holmes about the time she got a tampon jammed inside her, going to church, and jacking off. Check out Holmes at her show Holmes’ Home at the Hideout on March 18. Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_holmes_holmes Our live story comes from Elise Fernandez. Elise talked about depression, going to Jenny Craig with her dad, and when she took her vibrator on the bus. Elis...

This week I sat down with Rebekah Gibson to talk about doing standup when you’re a girl and her sister’s twisted choice of revenge. Check out Rebekah at High Dive and Afterthoughts and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bekahgibson Our live story comes from Elyse Nylin who talked about the trials and tribulations of being in a relationship where two people are squirters. Elyse runs...

This week I talked with Olivia Perry about the many injuries she has sustained to her face. Olivia is a cast member at the Lincoln Lodge. Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/olarvia Our live story comes from Mary Zee. Mary talked about living with an itchy pussy for most of her twenties and how a good doctor finally helped her come out on the other side. Mary produces a comedy debate show c...

This week I sat down to talk to Brianna Wellen about the gross things that happened to her while she was undergoing treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, including the week she spent in the hospital for constipation. Brianna is the culture editor for the Chicago Reader and you can follow her here: https://twitter.com/briannawellen Our live story is from Chicago comic and storyteller Sonali Rupani who...

This week I called Kansas City comic Britt Tilander to talk about the time she free bled all over a guy’s bed in the name of revenge. (Warning: the quality of the phone call is mediocre at best!) Britt produces the shows Shut Up and Clap and Body Language. Follow her on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/btfromkc Our live story is from Evelyn Troutman. Evelyn told everyone about the time she took he...

Only hours after she got home from getting an MRI on her foot, I met up with Samantha Berkman to talk about the mysterious tumor she has growing on the side of her big toe. Sam runs a great standup show called Camp every Monday at the Village Tap in Roscoe Village. Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/samantha_berkman Our live story is from Rachel Cromidas. Rachel told the mysterious tale of...