Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers
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Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers
Hello, and welcome to my podcast. I first went viral on TikTok after telling the story of how I got stuck buying 100 tacos on a first date. Since then, it’s been a wild and crazy ride. I now have millions of eyeballs watching my videos on a daily basis (which is just a terrifying number of eyeballs,...
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Elyse talks to Hari Kondabolu about frozen pizzas and waffles. Plus, Tig Notaro discusses meeting Anne Hathaway and explains what it's like to live un...
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5 Questions: The Office Ladies and Jonathan Van Ness
Elyse talks to Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer about their awkward celeb encounters and the craziness of babysitting when you, too, are a child. Plus,...
One of My Faves: Stressing in My Flesh Suit (with Mike Birbiglia)
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One of My Faves: Hitting Singles (with Office Ladies)
This week, we're revisiting my interview with Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer of The Office Ladies. I thought I peaked when they played my song “Whisp...
One of My Faves: Starting a TikTok Trend (with Moses Storm)
This week, we're revisiting my interview with Moses Storm. Moses Storm has led a crazy life. The comedian and actor tells me about growing up in his f...
One of My Faves: Putting Myself in Timeout (with Aparna Nancherla)
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One of My Faves: Deconstructing Memes (with Penn Badgley)
This week, we're revisiting my interview with Penn Badgley. Penn Badgley is warm, kind, and incredibly thoughtful – fortunately, the exact opposite of...
Building the Perfect Ice Cream Sundae (with Maria Bamford)
Clog lover, author, and princess of the Midwest Maria Bamford has landed! Put simply, she is a freaking icon, from viral tik tok-worthy character work...
Accumulating Wigs (with Fortune Feimster)
We are so freaking lucky, Fortune Feimster is here! We had a blast diving into her character alter egos, hoarding wigs, and her start at the Groundlin...
Being a Mark For Yourself (with Ron Funches)
Ron Funches doesn't suffer from imposter syndrome, and it makes perfect sense, because he’s a truly talented and joyful stand-up comedian, and he know...
Managing Everybody’s Expectations (with Chris Olsen)
Settle in for a delightful episode featuring the mega-talented Chris Olsen! We plunge headfirst into a discussion about TikTok fame, the beauty of the...
Trying To Be as Cool (as Tony Hawk)
Well well well, if it isn’t skateboarding pioneer, entrepreneur, and total sweetheart Tony Hawk! Tony has been doing some of the biggest and toughest...
Walking Down Memory Lane (with Punkie Johnson)
We sat down with the hilarious standup comedian, actress and writer Punkie Johnson! We had an amazing conversation about the early days in Punkie’s ca...
Keeping a Little Tank of Rage in Your Belly (with Hannah Brown)
In this episode, I am joined by the Taylor Swift of reality TV, Hannah Brown! She is best known for her memorable stint as the Bachelorette and for wi...
Looking Like a Precious Moment (with Andrew Rannells)
Get ready, folks, because joining us is the incredibly talented Andrew Rannells! You may know him from his star turns in Broadway hits like "The Book...
Entering Power-Save Mode (with Ellie Kemper)
Hold on to your backpacks people, cuz’ Ellie Kemper is here! Her roles in The Office, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Bridesmaids are nothing short...
Sharing a Dream (with Greta Titelman)
Greta Titelman is a brilliant actress, standup comedian, and writer set to star later this year in the highly awaited film Problemista, from A24 Studi...
Introducing : Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out (with Elyse Myers)
I’m super excited to share with you my appearance on Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out podcast. You know Mike Birbiglia. He’s an award-winning comedian,...
Swapping Snow Globes (with Mae Martin)
“Well, I think we made our point” are words that our guest’s mother spoke after throwing ice cubes at a rat-infested cypress tree. It’s Mae Martin! Ma...
Getting Failure Out of the Way Early (with Natalie Morales)
I giggled so hard during this episode that I nearly lost it, but it's no surprise considering our guest, Natalie Morales, is an incredibly delightful...
Breaking The Seal (with Sam Bee)
Sam Bee is one of the most beloved Daily Show correspondents of all time and has personally been nominated for 18 freaking Emmy Awards. And if that wa...
Owning Your Onstage Flops (with Nimesh Patel)
Nimesh Patel is a standup comedian, former SNL writer, producer and on top of all of that, he has a freaking finance degree from NYU. Nimesh tells me...
Dancing, Writing, Laughing, Crying (with Amanda Kloots)
Every week my son August and I would watch our favorite ever dancer Amanda Kloots perform on Dancing with the Stars. She was truly amazing, and that's...
Saying Yes (with Jameela Jamil)
Jameela Jamil has basically lived multiple lifetimes in one. She’s been a DJ, a radio show host, and a model. She also founded I Weigh and hosts the I...
Laughing at Our Own Suffering (with Zach Zimmerman)
Zach Zimmerman has a custom-made sweater to match their new book “Is It Hot in Here (Or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Ea...
Making Musical Magic (with Jason Mraz)
I taught myself guitar by learning Jason Mraz’s songs, so it feels really full circle to be talking with him this week. We chat about going from solo...
Getting Wise (with Julia Louis-Dreyfus)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus has done so many incredible things in her career and for me personally. Her character Elaine on Seinfeld has been my icon for styl...
Taking My ADHD Meds (with Rainn Wilson)
I know Rainn Wilson best as Dwight Schrute from “The Office,” but I get to see a different side of him in our conversation. Rainn tells me how he knew...
One of My Faves: Stressing in My Flesh Suit (with Mike Birbiglia)
This week, we're revisiting my interview with Mike Birbiglia. He talks about his new Broadway show “The Old Man and The Pool,” and how he makes a show...
Making Friends (with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata)
Are power best friends a thing? Like power couples, but for besties? If so, that’s Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata. They co-host the aptly named podcas...
Making 2/3 of Your Dreams Come True (with Josh Johnson)
Listen, I talk to a lot of creative people on this show. But when I saw Josh Johnson’s Peacock special “Up Here Killing Myself” and listened to his mi...
Working with Friends (with Adam Pally)
Adam Pally’s whole career has been finding ways to work with his friends. From his early improv days, to his unforgettable stint hosting The Late Late...
Dragging the Stool (with Tig Notaro)
Fun fact about comedian Tig Notaro: she loves interacting with boring people. Tig is 100% no-nonsense and 100% all nonsense. She tells me how she once...
Hiring Everyone Except A**holes (with Chelsea Devantez)
Chelsea Devantez is a comedian, writer, producer, podcaster and my burning question for her is: how does she balance it all? Chelsea generously shares...
Eating on Set (with Hari Kondabolu)
Comedian Hari Kondabolu is passionate, outspoken, and very experienced with hecklers. He’s also a pandemic parent. Hari tells me about learning to wri...
Making Grandmas Proud (with Nate Bargatze)
Nate Bargatze has been called “The Nicest Guy in Stand-Up” and honestly? The rumors are true. Nate tells me how he started doing clean comedy, and the...