Jeremy West! Mindfulness teacher! Podcaster! Friend! Delight! More!

Jeremy is a mindfulness teacher whose linktree which can be found at jeremywest.net

Calm Hours is a free, drop in online secular sanctuary for rest and nervous system regulation.

He's currently running a simple 30 day funding experiment to support that work and keep it accessible. Everything related to that is linked from the site as well.

He's also just released the episode of his own podcast ("It's Now Again") featuring his conversation with ME, which you can also find via the linktree (or by clicking the links right here!).

We have a wonderful chat. You can have a wonderful listen.

And this is only the first HALF of our conversation.
For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR simply head on over here to Patreon!

Lindsey Cormack! Professor! Author! Friend! Delight! More!

Her book and website: How to Raise Citizen (And Why It's Up to You To Do It).
Her social media: @HowToRaiseACitizen on Instagram and @dcinbox.bsky.social

She is a frequent contributor to blogs, podcasts, newspapers, magazines, and other outlets about both parenting and politics and holds a PhD in Government from New York University. As an associate professor of political science at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, her focus revolves around political communication and participation.

We have a fascinating chat! You can have a fascinating listen!

And this is only the first HALF of our chat.
For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or just click on over here to Patreon!

Dan Perlman! Comedian! Writer! Director! Actor! Filmmaker! Friend! Delight! More!

FROM DAN'S WEBSITE:

Dan Perlman is a comedian, writer, and director from New York City. He co-created, wrote, and starred in Showtime's critically-acclaimed comedy series, Flatbush Misdemeanors. The series' lauded two-season run holds a 100% Rating on Rotten Tomatoes, earning unanimous praise from outlets including The New York Times, Variety, Roger Ebert, TIME, and The Guardian.

Dan made his directorial debut in the Flatbush episode, "boomerang," which Vulture praised for its "masterful direction." He wrote and directed the award-winning short films, Cramming and Practice Space. Most recently, Dan directed and starred in the documentary short Being Bublé.

Dan first co-created Flatbush as a zero-budget digital series, which became Oscar-qualified after winning Grand Jury Awards in its film festival run—laying the groundwork for the Showtime adaptation. Previously, Dan co-created and wrote the animated pilot That's My Bus!, then ordered by FOX.

As a stand-up, Dan has been featured on Comedy Central, named one of the New Faces at the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, worked as a regular at The Comedy Cellar in NYC, and headlined venues nationwide, including The Kennedy Center in DC. Dan's debut album, Emergency Contact, is a staple on SiriusXM, where he's also been a longtime regular guest on Bennington. His writing has also appeared in The New Yorker.

FROM ME AGAIN:

We have a great talk! You have a great listen! Enjoy!

PS This is only the first HALF of our chat.
For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR merely click on over here to Patreon!

Firecracker Comedy!

Welcome to the first THREE-GUEST EPISODE of Broccoli and Ice Cream! Because...

Firecracker Comedy is a comedy 'supergroup' composed of Gabby Gutierrez-Reed, Kate Strobel and Salma Zaky. Forged in the grade-A comedy incubator of Denver, CO, Firecracker Comedy has been putting on killer shows for years.

The Firecracker Comedy album celebrates this trio of badass women who center their comedy, and everything they do around their deep and undying friendship, love, and appreciation for each other:

"We started running Firecracker Comedy as a standup show in a tattoo shop in Denver years ago, when we all were in a bit of a dark place and at a crossroads in our lives. The show is a celebration of finding joy, building community, and being silly with your pals when the world around you is spiraling out of control. We even have matching firecracker tattoos!"

Firecracker Comedy consists of 20 minute sets from Gabby, Kate and Salma, following an introduction from all three to welcome the audience to the group's delightful chemistry. Each of the three comedians have distinct styles: Kate's heartfelt storytelling, Gabby's hilarious impressions, and Salma's perfectly crafted one-liners. These differences compliment each other, much like in a friendship (or three)!

Salma and Kate are now based in Brooklyn where they regularly bring the Firecracker vibes to Union Hall. The album is a culmination of material from their collective time in Denver - running that sold-out indie comedy show in the tattoo studio, hauling chairs across town, hanging flyers in every Denver coffee shop, stressing about if the broken sound system would work that night - as well as Salma and Kate's early experiences in the Big Apple. The album shows how no matter where they find themselves, the three always come back together as friends.

Gabby, Kate and Salma of course want their listeners to belly laugh for an hour straight, but they also want listeners to feel connected to them as a group, and be inspired to create silly little things with their friends too. What else is life really about besides deepening our relationships and collaborating with the ones you love?


We have a great chat! You have a great listen!

And this is only the first HALF of our chat!
For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR merely click on over here to Patreon!

Brent Weinbach! Comedian! Podcaster! Musician! Friend! Delight! More!

Brent is hilarious.

His new special Popular Culture is on Youtube!

His Instagram is @brentweinbachcomedy.

He has a live online chat show every Monday at 6pm PT with his sister called The Chicken Coop.

He has a video game music podcast called The Legacy Music Hour.

And he's on THIS podcast right here right now! Please enjoy!

PS This is only the first HALF of our podcast.
For part two (which is actually even LONGER than this first "half," subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR simply click on over here to Patreon!

Thanks all!

Sydney Kane! Actor! Writer! Singer! Comedian!

Her new show is called "Wife Material."

ABOUT WIFE MATERIAL:

Sydney Kane was just dumped for not being "wife material." Desperate to figure out what wife material is, Sydney signs up for a drug trial for a magical pill that will help transform her into the perfect wife. The only side effect? Being transported into a dramatic interpretation of her love life: a one hour musical sitcom!

Sydney takes you on a PG-13, (leaning R) journey through the most universal experience there is: falling in love and then falling out and then falling back in. And then regretting it, and telling your friends you're done but then you're not. And then you're on your floor waiting for a text that never comes, so you get over it, and then you meet someone new. And you fall in love. Does this ever end? Will Sydney break out of her toxic dating cycle or stay in this endless loop?

They say the only way to get over a break up is by breaking out into song and light choreo, so Sydney is giving that a shot. She's also taking those pills*. One thing is for sure: if Sydney has an audience there is nothing she won't do. See it all play out in Wife Material at Littlefield in Brooklyn December 1 & 2, 2025 and at SF Sketchfest January 25, 2026.

*(WIFE MATERIAL IS NOT APPROVED BY THE FDA BUT RFK IS STILL TAKING A LOOK)

CREDITS:

Written and Performed by: Sydney Kane
Producers: Bart Coleman, DTYF Productions
Direction: Cassidy Kepp
Music Direction and Arrangements: David Dabbon
Music Production: Skyler Fortgang

WHO: Sydney Kane, NYC-based actor/ comedian
WHAT: Encore presentation of her fully sold-out comedic show, Wife Material
WHERE: LITTLEFIELD, 635 Sackett St, Brooklyn, NY
WHEN: December 1 & 2, 8pm (Ticket Links for listings: Dec 1 - Dec 2)

About Sydney Kane:​​

Sydney Kane is an NYC based actor, singer, comedian, writer who has performed everywhere from off-off-off-barely Broadway to the big 9x16 iPhone screen. A graduate of Pace University with a BFA in Musical Theater, she's done improv at UCB and Second City and gained a following on social media for her extremely insightful dating content. With sharp comedic writing and quick witted lyrics, Kane brings a warm and unassuming stage presence, leveling with her audience in a fearless self-depreciating humor but always with a knowing wink from the stance of striking confidence without flinching. People think she is very wise, especially straight men. (follow @sydneymorgankane on all social media.)

Sydney and I have a great chat! You can have a great listen!

And this is only one HALF of our chat!
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Anthony Devito! Comedian! Writer! Podcaster! Friend! Delight! More!

Bonnie McFarlane! Comedian! Writer! Filmmaker! Friend! Delight! More!

Bonnie is a super funny comedian who you can follow on Instagram here!

We have a fun chat and you can have a fun listen!

And this is only one HALF of our talk!
For the other half, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR merely click on over here to Patreon!