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You Can Tell Me Anything with Titi Lee
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- BONUS: The Thing About Getting EngagedFeb 29, 2024 · 1 hr 32 minThe Things with Titi & Jenyi Lee
Titi and Jenyi are identical twins with unidentical thoughts. Titi, a comedian, and Jenyi, a musician, get together every week to talk about things.
Episode 1
The Thing About Getting Engaged
Identical twins Titi and Jenyi get into things, taking a deep dive into the culture around getting engaged. From the American tradition of proposing with the diamond ring to international customs like Bachelor’s Day or Leap Day proposals in Ireland, they discuss the modern ideas around getting engaged.
Footnotes:
“Here’s the Average Engagement Length for Couples” (The Knot): https://www.theknot.com/content/average-engagement-length
“As U.S. marriage rate hovers at 50%, education gap in marital status widens” (Pew Research): https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2017/09/14/as-u-s-marriage-rate-hovers-at-50-education-gap-in-marital-status-widens/
“Why it’s not worth getting married any more (unless you’re about to die)” (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/10/why-its-not-worth-getting-married-any-more/
“How are marriage proposals done in your country?” (Reddit): https://www.reddit.com/r/AskEurope/comments/urvfcr/how_are_marriage_proposals_done_in_your_country/
“Unique and Beautiful Engagement Traditions From Various Cultures Around the World” (The Knot): https://www.theknot.com/content/proposal-engagement-traditions
“Here’s the Average Engagement Ring Cost in 2023 According to Data” (The Knot): https://www.theknot.com/content/how-much-to-spend-on-engagement-ring
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s Engagement Story (Equally Wed): https://equallywed.com/neil-patrick-harris-and-david-burtkas-engagement-story/
- Andrew Johnston: Feeding the AlgorithmApr 11, 2023 · 1 hr 13 minAndrew Johnston (@mandrewbrawnston) confesses that as a veteran comedian who's put in his time, making the switch to social media comedy clips was something he was reluctant to do, but in the spirit of Hollywood and giving the people what they want - he did it and he did it well. Follow Andrew Johnston at @mandrewbrawnston and follow this podcast at @realfatherlonglegs.
- Peter Kim: Korean Gangs of New YorkMar 28, 2023 · 52 minTeresa talks to comedian Peter Kim about his hidden past as a delinquent teenager in New York City! Peter talks about his days running a graft at his high school re-selling discounted clubbing clothes to the rich kids, and we play a game all about Korean pop bands... throwback to the OG days of JYP and Rain.
- Jon Gabrus: Forever ChildMar 20, 2023 · 49 minJon Gabrus (100 Ways To Party Before You Die) stops by to talk about how he doubled down on being a bad liar as a kid growing up in Staten Island. Teresa and Jon discuss the ways parenting have changed in the past few decades, and play a game all about party tricks.
- Kristen Laffey: Colorblind FilmmakerMar 1, 2023 · 1 hr 11 minActress, producer, and twin Kristen Laffey stops by to talk about her view on AI generated internet art, how being colorblind as a filmmaker gives her an edge, and feed into Teresa's singularity obsession. They also discuss being the gay twin and play a game about historical twins. Kristen produced the short film Ponyboi which is being adapted into a feature film for Showtime, you can follow her at @tildacanyouhearme. Follow Teresa Lee at @teresaleebot and the podcast at @realfatherlonglegs.
- Andrew Orolfo Went to Night SchoolFeb 21, 2023 · 47 minWhen Andrew Orolfo (Late Late Show, The Meter) was in high school, he got in trouble at night school, but in a twist of bad luck for someone else, the person who paid the price was not him. Listen to the full confession and his conversation about growing up in the Bay Area, new furniture building skills, and more with Teresa Lee. Follow Andrew at @andrew_orolfo and this podcast @realfatherlonglegs.
- Bonus Episode: Talk Easy featuring Abbi JacobsonDec 21, 2022 · 13 minHey confidants, I’m sharing a special preview of a podcast I’ve been enjoying, Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso,
from Pushkin Industries.
- Its Threesome Season with Atsuko Okatsuka (Iconic Confession)Dec 13, 2022 · 59 minThis week we induct Guest #36 Atsuko Okatsuka into the ICONIC CONFESSION hall of fame.
- Demi Adejuyigbe: I'm a Secret SmokerDec 6, 2022 · 59 minDemi Adejuyigbe (The Good Place, Gilmore Guys) confesses that he is a secret smoker...of a decade!
- Cassie Cao Went Through A Very Bad BreakupNov 22, 2022 · 1 hr 1 minCassie Cao visits LA from Canada and stops by the show to talk about her latest breakup, why it was "very bad" and how she found herself going through a meltdown during the pandemic...and how she got out of it!
- Ali Vingiano Had To Leave Her Therapist Because He Was Too HotNov 15, 2022 · 50 minAli Vingiano confesses that she was so attracted to her therapist she had to ghost him.
- Drew Spears admits he sometimes collects fake nudes of male pro-wrestlersNov 8, 2022 · 1 hr 16 minComedian, filmmaker, and improviser Drew Spears confesses he and his buddies who also love pro-wrestling are fascinated by photoshopped fake nudes of big time male wrestlers.
- Teresa Lee: I Got Out of a Traffic Ticket With Standup Comedy (Solo Episode)Oct 25, 2022 · 49 minIt's the time of year for Teresa Lee's solo episode... aka her birthday!
- Ethan Eng: Therapy DogsOct 11, 2022 · 48 minTeresa talks to Therapy Dogs director Ethan Eng about how he spent his senior year of high school making an unsanctioned feature film with his best friend Justin Morrice and turning it into a Slamdance success.
- Nina Tarr: I'm a content snob but secretly enjoy trash TVOct 4, 2022 · 59 minIn this episode, Nina Tarr (host of Girls on Guys Podcast) confesses that she secretly enjoys trash TV but very carefully curates the content she publicly enjoys.
- Juan Escobedo: I have anxiety and I love McdonaldsSep 27, 2022 · 51 minIn this ELAFF special edition, Teresa sits down with film festival director and community activist Juan Escobedo to hear about his amazing story starting the East Los Angeles Film Festival, from working in HIV prevention in San Diego to setting up clinics, workshops, and arts programs for families in East Los Angeles, Juan shares his journey to how he has always married filmmaking, arts, and community activism.
- Sammy Anzer: I flew to Michigan to confess my loveSep 20, 2022 · 49 minComedian Sammy Anzer confesses to his past f-boy life, the moment he turned it all around, and the story of how he flew to Michigan to confess his love to an ex, live on a comedy show.
- North Carolina Comedy Festival!Sep 13, 2022 · 47 minLive from the 2022 NCCF in Greensboro, NC, Teresa interviews comics from the fest on their deep dark confessions...featuring Matt Vita, Jacy LaFontaine, and Elizabeth Fulton.
- Carissa Dorson: I've had the highest and lowest career moments last yearSep 6, 2022 · 1 hr 2 minCarissa Dorson confesses that in spite of having a killer career in cinematography on social media this last year, she's also had some of the lowest moments of her freelance livelihood and we get into the nuance of sharing accomplishments, micro-aggressions on set, and play a cinematography twist of FML.
- Greg Proops: I'm not actually JewishAug 30, 2022 · 1 hr 12 minGreg Proops confesses that he is not Jewish, though many folks assume he is!
- Bianca Cristavao: I served my friend's musician ex at a concertAug 23, 2022 · 56 minJuicy confession from the hilarious Bianca Cristavao, about her experience serving her friend's ex papers at a concert...where he was performing.
- Damon Sumner: I broke my mom's prized doll and covered it up with my brotherAug 16, 2022 · 52 minWe're back at the confession booth with hilarious Atlanta comic Damon Sumner (@damonjunior2) who confesses to breaking a precious possession of his mom's when he was supposed to be babysitting his younger brother...listen to the story of how he processed the crisis, covered it up, and whether or not she ever found out.
- Live from Vail Comedy FestivalJun 1, 2022 · 1 hr 5 minThe season 5 finale is live from Vail, CO, at Vail Comedy Festival. In this live pod recording in front of a real audience, panelists EJ Masicampo, Catherine McCafferty, and V Lince confess stories about running away and we react to audience confessions.
- Babbling Comic: Teresa Lee Live @ Star Bar, Brandi Unger and Lisandra Vazquez, and Tiger Mommy Tour DiariesMay 26, 2022 · 1 hr 1 minThis final babbling comic episode from Teresa Lee's Tiger Mommy tour includes a special intro update with some juicy news and announcements, a couple of minutes of unhinged high ranting from the woods, a rowdy interview with @hotcomicspod hosts Brandi Unger and Lisandra Vazquez, and a live set recording from Star Bar in Atlanta.
- Babbling Comic: A Cemetery in Louisville, Smoky Mountains, and Ian Aber Live from AtlantaMay 12, 2022 · 1 hrThis week Teresa Lee shares a few morsels from the road, including a haunted cemetery with beautiful flora and fauna, a campground with a babbling brook, and gets into it with Atlanta favorite Ian Aber (host of Straight People Podcast) about how being told "gay is evil" led him to shoplift out of spite as a kid.
- Babbling Comic: Teresa Lee Live @ Lincoln LodgeMay 4, 2022 · 21 minThis week Teresa Lee is on the road for her first-ever solo DIY tour, and she shares a little bit of her experience from her tour.
- Live from NACA St. Paul: Dauood Naimyar and Sammy ObeidApr 6, 2022 · 55 minIn this episode, we bring you TWO guests straight from NACA St. Paul, with fresh hot confessions and some fun banter between this trio of Bay Area reppin comics.
- Robert Evans: I Had an Eating Disorder (ICONIC CONFESSIONS)Mar 30, 2022 · 1 hr 6 minICONIC CONFESSION: This week's hall of fame episode is Robert Evans from Cracked and Behind the Bastards confessing how he developed an obsessive eating disorder when he first moved to LA and how he combatted and worked through it.
- Reem Edan: I Used to Steal and Hide Food From My ParentsMar 23, 2022 · 51 minThe multi-hyphenate comedian Reem Edan (@reededan) confesses that she used to steal and hide food from her parents in her childhood, and nearly caused a kitchen fire because of it!
- Lisa Curry: I Never Got My High School DiplomaMar 17, 2022 · 1 hr 3 minIn this episode, Teresa talks to standup comic and TV writer Lisa Curry about how she scammed her high school into letting her go onto expensive field trips when her family wasn't able to afford them. She gets into how to positively scam - there's a way! - and why she never graduated high school.
- Mike Mulloy: I Hate Watching StandUpMar 9, 2022 · 55 minIn this episode, Teresa talks to comedian Mike Mulloy (creator of Faded Comedy) about why he hates watching standup. Mike is a Boston native who just recorded his Comedy Central debut and confesses he has not watched *most* of his friends' comedy specials, but he has a good reason why! Listen to find out.
- ICONIC CONFESSIONS: Eli OlsbergMar 2, 2022 · 1 hr 6 minThis week we revisit guest #17 Eli Olsberg's confession - this was recorded in the first season of YCTMA and Teresa and Eli have since created a podcast together and bonded over their love of Ariana Grande.
- Sam Varela: I Have ADHD and I Just Found OutFeb 23, 2022 · 51 minIn this episode, Teresa talks to comedy producer and booker Sam Varela (@nakedcomedy) about her recent experience getting an ADHD diagnosis and how her life has changed since she started treating it.
- Gabrielle Ruiz & Pallavi Sastry: What Are Friends For? (Galentine's Day Confession)Feb 16, 2022 · 51 minIn this special Galentine's Day episode, Teresa talks to the hosts of What Are Friends For Podcast, Pallavi & Gabrielle, to get the dirt on their friendship and get them to confess to each other. We talk about how they first met - they didn't take to each other right away - and how now they confide in each other almost as much as their spouses. We talk about overachieving, chasing careers and friendships, and more.
- Cara Connors: I Used To Be A ThumbsuckerFeb 9, 2022 · 53 minIn this episode, Teresa talks to comedian and star of E!'s Dating No Filter Show Cara Connors about her childhood thumbsucking habit. Cara confesses to sucking her thumb for way too long into elementary school and how that affected her growing up. Teresa has a bit of a thumbsucking past too, and they get into it. Plus a fun game about embarrassing texts you wouldn't want to send or receive.
- Matt Braunger: She Found A Pile Of Used Condoms Under My BedFeb 2, 2022 · 57 minIn this episode, Teresa sits down with comedian Matt Braunger (MadTV, Comedy Central) and gets the cringe but hilarious story of how he scared off a one-night stand when he forgot to clean under his bed. We talk about his newfound fatherhood, mistakes we made in our single ho days, and more.
- Pallavi Gunalan: I Had a Threesome Because I Got Into a Queer Comedy FestivalDec 15, 2021 · 57 minOn this episode, Teresa talks to comedian and political pundit Pallavi Gunalan (writer for Lovett or Leave It) about her quest to have a threesome with a queer woman after getting invited to perform at a queer comedy festival. We discuss her journey coming out on stage and off stage, biphobia in the LGBTQ+ community and play a fun altered game of F* Marry Kill where nobody dies and everybody feels good.
- Camirin Farmer: I First Masturbated with a Remote Control CarDec 1, 2021 · 57 minIn this episode, Teresa talks to comedian Camirin Farmer (host of Bong Hits pod) about their first time experimenting with masturbation... with their brother's remote control car. We get into the hilarious story and discuss their discovery of their pansexuality and Teresa shares her own sexual awakening story from doing leg lifts in France. Follow Camirin on Instagram at @camirinfarmer.
- THANKSGIVING REPLAY: Teresa's Curb Full Story with Jacquis Neal (Congratulations)Nov 24, 2021 · 20 minHappy Thanksgiving! This week, Teresa replays her story about shooting Curb Your Enthusiasm that recently aired on HBO. In this conversation with Jacquis Neal from the summer, Teresa tells him about her botch-up on set and they hype up each other. Now that the episode has officially aired and the cat's out of the bag, we're replaying this episode so you can catch up on the behind the scenes shenanigans.
- Isis Nicole: I Forged Megabus Tickets For Over a YearNov 17, 2021 · 55 minIn this episode, Teresa talks to founder and editor-in-chief of The In Mag, Isis Nicole, about how she used to forge Megabus tickets to see her family when she was a broke college student. We get into how she feels about new motherhood, championing BIPOC models and designers in fashion through her zine, and more.
- Ben Roy: I Threw Poop Away To Hide It From a Cute GirlNov 10, 2021 · 45 minBen Roy confesses that he once hid a poop in a trash can when the toilet broke, because he didn't want a cute girl to know it was him. We talk about the insecurities of bathroom waste and play a silly game about dumb tattoos. Trigger warning: The first half of this pod contains conversation about SA, specifically with the catholic church, so please listen with discretion.
- Marlena Rodriguez: My ADHD Almost Made Me Stop EatingNov 3, 2021 · 1 hrICONIC CONFESSIONS (Originally Aired: May 2019): Teresa talks to comedian and writer Marlena Rodriguez about how she was diagnosed with adult ADHD and how getting treatment helped her worklife but almost made her stop eating. We discuss what it was like to grow up in a gym, and how body image affects young women even when they're self-aware.
- Teresa Lee: I Was Born with A Broken HeartOct 27, 2021 · 51 minIt's Teresa Lee's birthday week, which means solo confession time! This episode, Teresa drops a big personal bomb - she talks about her congenital heart disease and how 2020's pandemic and lockdown brought some repressed PTSD and body trauma back to the surface that she was able to connect through a deep dive into her childhood medical history. She shares the echoes of her surgery trauma that continued into adulthood, and how she had no idea how embedded her fears and insecurities from early childhood had become in her adult relationships until she faced her past through trauma therapy. Learn more about CHD at https://www.heart.org/ and give to the Walk for 1 in 100 to support CHD survivors here: https://www.facebook.com/walk1in100
- Shannon Hardy: I Used To Flirt With Ghosts With My Ouija BoardOct 20, 2021 · 44 minSpooky episode is here! You know we're going to talk ghosts if it's Halloween, and it's a triple threat because we talk flirting, ghosts, and coming out of the bisexual closet. Shannon Hardy confesses she used to flirt with ghosts on her ouija board, and even developed a relationship with a particular female ghost before she came out to herself as queer. Listen to the full story and follow Shannon at @shannonhardy77. Follow this podcast at @tellmeanythingpod on Instagram.
- Raphael Chestang: I Made Counterfeit Bills When I Was FifteenOct 14, 2021 · 55 minIt's Spooky Season! Raphael Chestang (Pretty Smart on Netflix, College Humor!) confesses that he momentarily got into making fake bills in high school, just to see if he could! And he could! He quit cold turkey before things got serious, but that didn't stop the secret service from showing up at his house. Listen to the full story to find out what happened! Follow Raphael on IG at @rchestang and this podcast at @tellmeanythingpod.
- Brendan Fitzgibbons: I Was On a Bravo Reality Dating ShowOct 6, 2021 · 57 minComedian Brendan Fitzgibbons confesses to Teresa that he was almost a Bravolebrity... in 2012 he was lured into going on a date on a Bravo reality show. He shares the horrors of that experience, the secret not-so-reality parts of reality TV, and more. Listen to Brendan's podcast Spiritual Asshole everywhere you get your pods, and follow him at @the_fitzgibbons. Follow this podcast at @tellmeanythingpod.
- Carmen Angelica: I Thought I Caused 9/11 With My MindSep 29, 2021 · 55 minICONIC CONFESSIONS (Originally Aired: June 2018): Teresa talks to comedian and filmmaker Carmen Angelica about how she believed she caused bad things to happen in the world when she was doing well in life as a child. We discuss the implications of the butterfly effect, how a universe that worked like this would look like, and play a game inspired by Carmen's love of rom coms.
- Kari Assad: My High School Theater Teacher Had a White Women FetishSep 22, 2021 · 1 hr 1 minKari Assad tells Teresa about her high school theater program and the bizarre behavior of the director. From his obsession with the blondes in the class to coded racism, Kari and Teresa discuss what it's like to be a woman of color in an arts program even as a teenager in a progressive area. Follow Kari at @assadkarirocks and the podcast at @tellmeanythingpod on Instagram.
- Alex Hooper: I Have Really Stinky FeetSep 15, 2021 · 1 hr 13 minStandup comedian Alex Hooper (America's Got Talent!) confesses that he learned late in life that he has stinky feet... and discusses how this has come up in his relationships and how he's come to accept himself as an adult compared to his angrier childhood self. We get real about chronic pain in childhood, unconditional love from parents, and wax poetic about the metaphysical light chasers. Follow Alex Hooper at @hooperhairpuff and get his book "Roast Yourself to Happiness". Follow Teresa Lee at @teresaleebot and the podcast at @tellmeanythingpod on Instagram.
- Tess Barker: I Never Graduated Junior HighSep 8, 2021 · 48 minIn the season 5 premiere of You Can Tell Me Anything, host Teresa Lee talks to comedian Tess Barker, the co-host of the esteemed Lady2Lady Podcast and co-creator of Toxic: The Britney Spears Story podcast covering the #FreeBritney movement in detail. Tess confesses she acted out so much in middle school that she wasn't allowed to graduate, and discusses how she just kept being herself until the world accepted it. The conversation is both inspiring and goofy and they end with a game of Thesaurus Lyrics: Britney Edition. Follow Tess at @tesstifybarker and the pod at @tellmeanythingpod.
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