Wings with Friends

Paul Pagano is a talented and charismatic cofounder of Gateway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Louis. Paul shares his passion for story telling and theatre arts while enjoying smoked, then flash-fried wings from 58 Hundred in St. Louis, MO! Hear about how a group of friends with passion for the arts got together and opened a theatre and the impact they’ve had on their community. Go to gcpast...

Gwen Sunkle and I hung out during the Limestone Comedy Festival in Bloomington Indiana! We searched for wings all around Indiana University on game day and enjoyed Joella’s Hot Chicken! Gwen talks about getting “over-people’d”, her favorite standup moments and working in healthcare during a global pandemic. Gwen also shares about preparing to record her first comedy album- which we are so excited...

I got to hang out with talented Anthony K during the Sac Town Comedy Get Down Festival at Laughs Unlimited in Sacramento! We talk about our Mexican sides and Anthony shares an epic- violent wing story. We discuss hecklers and this episode starts a new trend of connected- whole wings on the podcast. We also discover our mutual admiration for Reese’s Sticks. Follow Anthony at @anthonykcomedy and cat...

Kayla Esmond is a talented comedian based in Los Angeles. We began this episode at the Sac Town Comedy Get Down Festival at Laughs Unlimited in Sacramento and then finished up later when we got home. You can feel the joy in our voices being immersed in a comedy festival compared to being back home working our day jobs and hustling for comedy- but it was a fun opportunity to get to know Kayla a lit...

St. Louis native Chris Mosely hung out with me on a wonderful Sunday afternoon. We enjoyed wings from Trapp Haus BBQ on Roosevelt Row in Downtown Phoenix. Chris dropped some surprising info on me, some of it even made it in the podcast! Chris talked about the importance of being consistent with comedy and his entertainment endeavors. I even learn a little about myself. Follow Chris @i.am.chris.mos...

Wyatt Cote joined me at the Sac Town Comedy Get Down Festival in Sacramento. We had great wings from Fannie Anne’s in Downtown Sac and Wyatt shared wing stories from his time at the University of Hawaii. Wyatt is a talented comedian and an avid surfer from Long Beach, California- I told him all the reasons I don’t surf and he shared some tips for creating great merch. Follow Wyatt on Instagram at...

Liz Miller is killing it in the Tech Sales world. I found her on Tik Tok calling out Bros for their bad behavior. Liz enjoyed mango habanero wings from Wings Over Boston. We talked about where her Big D Energy comes from and what it’s like to thrive in male-dominated industries. We went deeper and discussed self-love and how her gap year in India shaped her perspective today. Follow liz on Tik Tok...

Allison Gill is a veteran, a survivor, a writer, a comedian and Webby-Award winning podcaster! She is a true patriot who founded the Muller She Wrote Podcast and now the Daily Beans Podcast helping us all make sense of current events. Allison is my podcast hero and we enjoyed delicious wings from Dirty Birds in Pacific Beach! The wings were as thick and juicy as our conversation! Allison and I tal...

ATL Wings in Phoenix has a fantastic flavor to cheer on the Suns as they go for the championship! It's the Sun's Special and I enjoyed it with comedians Adam Dominguez and Johnny Castillo. We talked all about our comedy road trips, the grind, and the many wings Johnny and Adam enjoyed on their trip to Phoenix. Follow Adam @adamjdominguez on all the places Follow Johnny @johnny_m_castillo

The very hilarious Kerri Gallagher (@kgcomedy) and I visited Las Vegas! We talk all about our trip to sin city, the shows we did, the people we met and the wings we ate! We talked about the Vegas Outfit Trifecta, we named our fan clubs and Kerri explains how to be a classy hoe. I borderline got addicted to a Rhino themed slot machine. A super fun episode recorded from the 12th floor of The STRAT.

Michelle Blasnig is my funniest friend who is not a comedian! We enjoyed a lovely day at the pool with a variety of wings from Louisiana Fried Chicken & Wings in Chandler, Arizona. Michelle and I reminisce about our “good old days”, gaining perspective on dating and relationships as we get older. Michelle shares a little bit about her special craft skills including making her own lip balm and t sh...

Corey Rodrigues enjoyed honey-hot wings from Smokey Bones in New York. He shares how he acquired these wings late one night after a show and we reminisce about Big Pine Comedy Festival! Corey talks about his comedy journey, performing for politicians and his fabulous impressions. Check out Corey's specials on Epix and Dry Bar and follow Corey: @coreyrods on Instagram

What was it like to be at the Cactus Comedy Classic? Enjoy this special anything goes episode of Wings with Friends were I have quick chats with some amazing people: Comic Brian Glowaki @bglowcomedy Comic and Booker, Mike Dapper @mike_b_dapper Comic Jessica Inserra @jessinserra Club Owner Tom Simes @stircrazycomedyclub Hear the comic’s thoughts as they are literally about to go into the final roun...

Dave Williamson is a Comedian, a Pitmaster, and the host of the Meat Dave Podcast so it was only natural that he smoked up his own wings for this episode. Dave shares some epic stories including the time he was almost killed by a chicken wing, smoking meats on the tour bus, and Dave describes his “last meal”. He gives us some great tips for smoking wings at home and it was that helpful coaching th...

To celebrate their Oscar Nomination we’re going back to Oak City where we got to hang and chat with The Lucas Brothers! In this clip Kenny and Keith Lucas talk about their love of comedy, comedians and giving back. It’s a humbling and inspiring chat and we are so excited to root for them nominated for Best Original Screenplay for Judas and the Black Messiah. Music by John Duran of The Violet Mindf...

Comedian Myles Weber joins me this week! Myles enjoyed the classic, Hooter's Buffalo Hot Wing and shared a nostalgic story about an epic road trip. Then we were so lucky to have Heather Weber join us because I wanted to hear more about their amazing partnership and how they push each other to be their best. And I couldn't let these two get away without a Bachelor Nation recap! Check out Myles' new...

In a very special Wings with Friends After Dark- my best good friend Jen Hicks joins me post-show to debrief all things Dry Bar! Recorded in our Provo hotel about an hour after the show we recap the Dry Bar experience- highlighting the work I did leading up to and all the way to a fantastic dinner and a quick brewery tour in SLC. We go into detail about the day-of experience behind the scenes and...

Dana Whissen is a stand up comedian, an animator, an improvisor, and a podcaster. We talked about how she blends all of her passions to enhance and illustrate her comedy. Dana enjoyed crispy mild wings from ATL wings in Phoenix and we chatted over zoom about our favorite comedy memories and being true to ourselves. We also share embarrassing elementary school stories, and come up with a hilarious...

Amanda Ogen is a Jersey Girl living in LA. She’s a casting producer for reality TV, a podcaster, and a chicken lover. Amanda shares where her chicken obsession began and shouts out her favorite LA Spot: Hamburger Mary’s. Amanda shares her wing constitution and her hopes and dreams for the future. Follow Amanda on IG: Amandaogen and listen to her podcast: How Did I Get This Far?

Anastasia Washington enjoyed spicy BBQ wings from Bird Box in North Hollywood and then sat down with me over Zoom to talk about those wings and so much more! Anastasia is a talented comedian, actress, writer, film maker, and podcaster. She shares about growing up in show business, saying YES and her amazing ritual: Cake Wednesdays. Look for her one woman show being released this month: Fifty Shade...

TL DeVaney is a fantastic comedian form Seattle. In this late night episode we get together over Zoom and TL shares about transitioning, insomnia, and TBI. TL creates a perfect “dream wing-night” and shares his hopes and dreams for the future. Follow TL @tldevaney on IG & FB.

Joshua James Boyle is a talented comedian, podcast producer, website creator, and foodie. We got to sit down over garlic parm wings from my trusted, go-to Wing Stop in Downtown Phoenix. Josh educated me on the part of Massachusetts thats not Boston, shared with his “wing flight” style of a wing night, explained and how he wants to help comedians produce their projects. We also talk about his mantr...

Ryan Erwin is a hilarious comedian from Salt Lake City. He enjoyed wings from the highly rated and reviewed Chick Queen in SLC and we talked about our comedy journeys and resilience. Ryan shares stories of being a middle school teacher, what it was like being raised by two deaf parents and why he’s just looking for a bald accountant. Follow Ryan at Ryan Erwin comedy and @ryerwin on Instagram.

Anthony Davis is a Southern comedian with a deep and insightful edge. He is very clear that he likes his wings MILD because his sensitive tummy can’t handle the heat. During the pandemic Anthony captured the hearts of social media with stories about his charming and hilarious coworker, Todd. We get into our on and off stage personas and knowing one's worth. Hear about all the ways Anthony has been...

Comedian, Jasmine Ellis joined me on Face Time and shared the deep dark secret of Truffle Hot Wings from It's Just Wings. We catch up on what she's been up to during the pandemic and look ahead to the future. Jasmine creatively turns her "wing night" into a clever boss-babe MLM and so much more! Follow Jasmine on Instagram @jasmineelliscomedy