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Laughing Your Mask Off
The world shut down for a year, but comedy continued. Listen as hosts Catherine Cowin and Carly Polistina talk to experienced comedians about their time in ye old maskless comedy days and how they’ve found a unique comedy community this year.
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Episodes
- Ep. 42- Jeff DylanJun 27, 2022 · 35 minOn this episode of Laughing Your Mask Off we talk to the amazing Jeff Dylan about TikTok, hosting multiple open mics, and night terrors!
- Ep. 41- Maggie LalleyMay 23, 2022 · 35 minOn this episode of Laughing Your Mask Off we talk to the incredible Maggie Lalley about her upcoming one woman show, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and being a comedian who vibes.
- Ep. 40 - Steven CohenMay 9, 2022 · 25 minOn this episode we talk to Steven Cohen about going from producing shows on Zoom during the pandemic to producing live shows in New York while he tries to break up Catherine and Carly's friendship.
- Ep. 39 - Gianmarco SoresiMay 2, 2022 · 36 minThis week we talk to the tall and lanky Gianmarco Soresi. Listen as we discuss his beginnings in roast battles, life on the road, and his great successes in comedy since the pandemic.
- Ep. 38 - Lindsey BarnesApr 18, 2022 · 37 minThis episode we talk to the hungry and tired, Lindsey Barnes. Listen as we discuss Lindsey's transition from sketch and improv to stand up, getting booked on shows, and what we would do to survive the apocalypse.
- Ep. 37 - Marcela OnyangoApr 11, 2022 · 34 minThis week we talk to the good and loud, Marcela Onyango. Listen as we talk to Marcela about beginning a career in DC then moving to New York, starting a TIkTok news show during the pandemic, and advice on how to stay present and sane despite the uncertainty that comes with a career in comedy.
- Ep. 36 - Jason DixieMar 21, 2022 · 35 minThis week we talk to the rubber faced comic, Jason Dixie. Listen as Jason tells us about beginning comedy as a teenager, touring the US and performing on cruise ships, and his advice for aspiring comics.
- Ep. 35 - Sean MilleaMar 7, 2022 · 36 minThis week we talk to the nice and funny Sean Millea. Listen as we discuss the open mic scene in New York, making online content, and our musical abilities.
- Ep. 34 - Robby HoffmanFeb 21, 2022 · 38 minThis week we talked to the humorous and low key pretty Robby Hoffman. Listen as Robby tells us about her big opinions on small things, writing and performing comedy during the pandemic, and her biggest pet peeves.
- Ep. 33 - Laura HighFeb 7, 2022 · 39 minThis week we talk to the very funny experiment, Laura High. Listen as Laura tells us about her beginnings as an actress, becoming TikTok famous, and raising awareness for Donor Conceived Persons' rights.
- Ep. 32 - Lukas ArnoldDec 13, 2021 · 36 minOn this episode we talk to the effervescent and lugubrious Lukas Arnold. Listen as Lukas tells us about his rise to TikTok fame, his advice for making it in comedy, and which object he would choose to be.
- Ep. 31 - Ryan ThomasDec 6, 2021 · 39 minThis week we talk to the bearded glasses comic Ryan Thomas. Listen as Ryan explains his reasoning for giving the San Fran comedy scene 4.5/5 stars (Yelp standards), tells us about getting acclimated to comedy in New York, and gives advice about what to do first in the zombie apocalypse.
- Ep. 30 - Alex KimNov 29, 2021 · 35 minThis week we talk to the wonderfully jovial, Alex Kim. Listen as we talk to Kim about the TikTok phenomenon, the importance of inclusive spaces, and the real plans we are making to open a strange aquarium.
- Ep. 29 - Myq KaplanNov 22, 2021 · 34 minThis week we talk to the wacko magician, Myq Kaplan. Listen as we talk to Myq about his beginnings as a wacko musician, performing on late night and at festivals, and why he chose to spell his name Myq.
- Ep. 28 - Lana SiebelNov 15, 2021 · 35 minOn this episode we talk to the hilariously amazing Lana Siebel. Listen as we talk to Lana about her beginnings as a dancer, how the pandemic made her comedy better, and preparing for long headlining sets.
- Ep. 27 - Ashley GutermuthNov 8, 2021 · 34 minThis week on Laughing Your Mask Off we talk to the stubborn and obsessive Ashley Gutermuth. Listen as Ashley tells us about navigating comedy while living all over the US on military bases, winning the Jerry Seinfeld contest on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and her passion for picking up trash.
- Ep. 26 - Michael HarrisonNov 1, 2021 · 29 minOn this episode of Laughing Your Mask Off we talk to the over confident and very Canadian Michael Harrison. Listen as Michael tells us about his beginnings in Canada, being very productive over the pandemic, and what's up next for him.
- Ep. 25 - Usama SiddiqueeOct 25, 2021 · 34 minOn this episode we talk to the comedic master, Usama Siddiquee. Listen as Usama tells us about his decision to go into comedy instead of going to medical school, being on America's Got Talent, and why Hufflepuff is the chillest Harry Potter house.
- Ep. 24 - Christina WalkinshawOct 18, 2021 · 36 minOn this episode of Laughing Your Mask Off we talk to the Canadian sagittarius, Christina Walkinshaw. Listen as we talk to Christina about her stand up roots in Canada, moving to New York during the pandemic, and being patient zero while working on a cruise ship.
- SPECIAL EPISODE - Catherine and Carly Review the ShowOct 12, 2021 · 23 minOn this episode of Laughing Your Mask Off, Catherine and Carly talk about the show they had at The Duplex on October 6th. Listen as Catherine and Carly describe performances by the wonderful guests, get to know each other, and decide if having an appendix is necessary.
- Ep. 23 - Liz GlazerOct 4, 2021 · 45 minOn this week's episode of Laughing Your Mask Off we talk to the wild and perfect Liz Glazer. Listen as Liz tells us about winning two comedy festivals during the pandemic, embracing her wild, and if she thinks a polar bear or shark would win if they fought in outer space.
- Ep. 22 - Divya GunasekaranSep 28, 2021 · 40 minOn this episode of Laughing Your Mask Off SLEEPOVER EDITION we talk to the delightfully delirious Divya Gunasekaran. In this special episode we talk about Divya's Firestarters empire, what we would say to get returned by our kidnappers, and ask each other questions to ask to get to know your crush.
- Ep. 21 - Nicco AeedSep 20, 2021 · 33 minThis week we talk to the sleepiest boy on this side of the Hudson River and our first sketch comedian, Nicco Aeed. Listen as Nicco talks about his experience as a sketch comedian during the pandemic, teaching at UCB, and advice on breaking into the world of sketch comedy.
- Ep. 20 - Felicia MadisonSep 13, 2021 · 37 minThis week we talk to the booker of West Side Comedy Club, the miserable mrs. Madison - Felicia Madison. Listen as Felicia tells us about her experience as a mom in stand up, starting an online comedy empire with F-Comedy Club, and what she looks for in comics as a club booker.
- Ep. 19 - Adam MullerAug 9, 2021 · 34 minThis week we talked to whimsical, ugly on the inside Adam Muller about participating in festivals, lots of zoom shows and how he built his comedy career after a career in finance.
- Ep. 18 - Dylan AdlerAug 2, 2021 · 36 minThis week we talked to the fun-loving and horny (but don't touch him) Dylan Adler about his beginnings as a composer, musical comedy, and post-pandemic projects.
- Ep. 17 - Caitlin PeluffoJul 26, 2021 · 38 minThis week we talked to our favorite loud bitch, Caitlin Peluffo, about her true love for stand up, performing on the Late Show with Steven Colbert, and living out her post-pandemic dream of getting passed at The Comedy Cellar.
- Ep. 16 - Emily PotthastJul 19, 2021 · 36 minThis week on Laughing Your Mask off we talk to the New York City based hungry giant, Emily Potthast. Listen as Emily tells us about dreaming of being a comedian since she was 9, working for Steven Colbert, and her advice for newer comedians.
- Ep. 15 - Steven RogersJul 12, 2021 · 35 minThis week on Laughing Your Mask Off we talk to the confidently humble Steven Rogers. Listen as Steven talks about his beginning in Syracuse comedy, performing all over the country during the pandemic, and the importance of being nice to everyone while on tour.
- Ep. 14 - Vannessa JacksonJul 5, 2021 · 36 minThis week we talk to the hilarious and witty Vannessa Jackson about how her dream of being a reality TV show host turned into a comedy career, becoming a writer on a late night show, and more.
- Ep. 13 - Lin SunJun 28, 2021 · 36 minThis week on Laughing Your Mask Off we talk to LA-based comedian Lin Sun about pursuing a career in comedy as a single mom, making your own destiny, and preparing for her upcoming special.
- Ep. 12 - Katie BoyleJun 21, 2021 · 37 minThis week on Laughing Your Mask Off we talk to the very Irish Katie Boyle about being an Irish comedian in America, her career on Tik Tok and Patreon, and the ways in which being a comedian is the same as being an Irish Catholic.
- Ep. 11 - Conor JandaJun 14, 2021 · 35 minOn this episode of Laughing Your Mask Off we talk to the intuitive and empathetic Conor Janda about moving from the Chicago comedy scene to that of New York, scary open mics, and what he loves about comedy.
- Ep. 10 - Niko LukoffJun 7, 2021 · 37 minIf you've been in the comedy world in the past year you've definitely heard of the Facebook group Displaced Comedians. This week, we talk to Displaced Comedians founder, Niko Lukoff, about running the group all the way from Idaho, how Zoom has brought so many comedians together during the pandemic, and what advice he would give to new comedians.
- Ep. 9 - Brett SingerMay 31, 2021 · 34 minThis week listen as we talk to NYC comedian Brett Singer about producing Zoom shows, transitioning live shows, and determining whether "The Joker" is truly canon.
- Ep. 8 - Meg PatenaudeMay 24, 2021 · 39 minThis week we talk to our favorite land mermaid, Meg Patenaude. Listen as we discuss how her "pre-divorce" is the reason she started in comedy, the perks of zoom, and if her parents support her decision to be a comedian. It's a really fun time so give it a listen!
- Ep. 7 - Isabel HagenMay 17, 2021 · 33 minThis week we talked to stand up comedian and violist, Isabel Hagen. Listen to hear about Isabel's track from professional musician to stand-up comedian, making her late night television debut the day before the pandemic shut down, and what she's been doing since.
- Ep. 6 - Jocelyn ChiaMay 10, 2021 · 35 minOn this episode of Laughing Your Mask Off we talk to the smart and funny Jocelyn Chia! Jocelyn tells us about how she got her start in comedy, how she got passed at various clubs in NYC, the benefits to competing in comedy festivals and more.
- Ep. 5 - Ann Van EppsMay 2, 2021 · 35 minThis week we talked to the hilarious Ann Van Epps about the new shows and mics she's started since the pandemic, the women's and lgbt+ community in comedy, and the haunted houses she's lived in, among other exciting things!
- Ep. 4 - Laura SogarApr 26, 2021 · 34 minThis week we talked to professional swimmer turned comedian, Laura Sogar. Listen as we discuss how being a professional athlete has impacted Laura's comedy, the new shows and podcasts she's been doing since the pandemic, and how we feel about men commenting on our sets on zoom mics (among other fun topics!)
- Ep. 3 - James MacApr 19, 2021 · 35 minOn this episode of Laughing Your Mask Off we talk to the amazing James Mac about how being in the military for 15 has influenced his comedy, the many shows he produced before the pandemic, and how he plans on bringing back his earlier shows and more in a post-pandemic world.
- Ep. 2 - Dan FrankApr 12, 2021 · 35 minThis week we spoke with the wonderful and hilarious Dan Frank about his journey through comedy, starting and producing a new show since the pandemic, and his experience in the LGBT+ comedy community.
- Ep. 1 - Karen BergreenApr 5, 2021 · 34 minWe spoke to the absolutely hilarious Karen Bergreen about her journey through the world of comedy. Karen has done it all from shows at comedy clubs to guest appearances on TV shows, and she provides insight about what it has been like as a woman in the male dominated field of stand up. Karen's is a story of persistence, wisdom, and a divine sense of humor, and we're so excited to be sharing this story with you.
- TeaserApr 2, 2021 · 2 minLaughing Your Mask Off launches April 5th and explores how the comedy world has changed since the pandemic. In this teaser, Catherine and Carly give you a sneak peak into what you can expect from future episodes. So grab your mask and get ready to laugh it off.
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