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I Woke Up Like This with Dana and CarolHello? (featuring Adario Mercadante)Carol, where can I tell the listeners this is our first episode? I'm on the website but I'm not sure where. Is there a place to write it in? I'm so confused. Please, call me as soon as you get this. - Your best friend, DanaFollow us on Instagram!@iwokeuplikethispod@basonjornstein@_claudiawit@adario12024-03-2258 min
Coming Out PodEpisode 280: Adario MercadanteHAPPY NEW YEAR! The pod is kicking off 2024 in a big way with its first ever furry-identified guest! Comedian Adario Mercadante has been doing standup since the age of eighteen, and is truly one of the sweetest men alive. Like many '90s kids, Adario first discovered furry content on sites like LimeWire and Kazaa, and his fascination/titillation led him to further resources like Furcadia and Yiffstar. Adario not only details his full journey from pre-puberty to adulthood, but also answers several FAQs, such as "Is being a furry just a sexual kink, or is there more to it?"...2024-01-031h 10
Island Life with Alex DenneyS4E1 - Island Live! (w/ Greg Hoffman, Yammo the Hyena, Damien the Fox, St. Hildegarde the Hamster, Jeff the Praying Mantis, and Sadie the Sloth)In this broadcast from a man living on an island of talking animals, Island Life is coming at you island LIVE in front of an audience of animals at On the House, the oft-burned-down bar owned by Damien the Fox (Ian Zandi - The Onion, Funny or Die). Together with Yammo the Hyena (Adario Mercadante - The Ding Dong Show at The Comedy Store), St. Hildegarde the Hamster (Kat Rebar - TIME COP improv, Dark Side of the Mat podcast), Jeff the Mantis (Kyle Rebar - TIME COP improv, Westside Comedy Theater), and even a guest appearance by Sadie t...2022-12-0640 min
Ask QuestionsThe Cali Grand SlamAdario Mercadante is back BABYYYY. Join us to joust for Dolleritas while we're eating good in the neighborhood. 2022-02-2428 minAsk Questions50 Episodes: Lightning in a BottleThis week we take a moment to appreciate the journey to 50 epispodes with this recap of some of our favorite "lightning rounds" from the show. Guests on this compilation are: Adario Mercadante, Jay Bennet, Andrew Morrison, Grace Piper, Brian Hines, Courtney Doyle, Leah Jereb, Bridgette Flahartey, and Chris Bower. Episodes featured in order are: 4, 14, 18, 25, 28, 29, 30, 32, 35, 37, and 45. 2022-02-0430 minAsk QuestionsTug King - With Adario MercadanteAsk Questions takes a walk on the seedier side of postcasting in this weeks episode featuring a tow boat captain with a loose grasp of the law.2021-12-0237 minAsk QuestionsDon't Look Behind You - With Adario MercadanteThe fear may be late for Halloween but it's all to real for home security expert Ray on this week's episode of Ask Questions.2021-11-1131 minAsk QuestionsFrom the Vault: Emilio the Hamster - With Adario MercadanteImagine if you will a reality where Tyler never became the co-boss/co-owner of Ask Questions. Where Sarah and showrunner Johnathan are dating. Where Crypto Currency and Macaroni meet on even terms. And most horrifyingly, Tyler's mic has a slight short. Experience these realities and more on Ask Questions!2021-10-2131 minAsk QuestionsThe Clip ShowIt's clip show time! Special thanks to all the guests you'll hear on this episode : Bridget Flahartey , Jason Edwards , Nirav Ghandi, Andrew Morrison, Spencer Frankeberger, Grace Piper, Brian Hines, Courtney Doyle, and of course Adario Mercadante!!2021-09-0253 min
Ask QuestionsSpace is Lonely - With Adario MercadanteGet a dose of existential dread when Tyler and Sarah sit down with a (not really) a xenobiologist aboard (not really) a spaceship. What is the future of space tourism? Is there life bigger than a person among the stars? Does Elsa live on Pluto? Find out on this week's episode of Ask Questions!2021-08-0532 minAsk QuestionsLicense to Bore - With Adario MercadanteThe bar gets lowered when the Ask Questions team are faced with possibly the most mundane man alive. Insults are hurled, marriages are counseled, and our freedoms are exercised this week on Ask Questions!2021-07-0130 minAsk QuestionsGraduation Cake - With Adario MercadanteThis week Mason Black, a face from Tyler's past, joins the team to explore the ups and downs of event coordinating. What's the most exotic animal Mason has brought to a party? What remote locations are the worst for an event ? Just how long did it take for Mason to fire Tyler? Find the answer to these questions and more on this week's Ask Questions! 2021-06-0327 minAsk QuestionsVerminhide IPA with Adario MercadanteWhile Cathy is away at a network convention Sarah and Tyler sit down with nationally distributed brewer Steven. Steven wants the interview sticking just to beer talk, but the only thing on tap is the cold truth about a father accepting his son. Also rats.2021-04-0828 minAsk QuestionsThe Next Brad Pitt with Adario MercadanteTyler, Sarah, and Cathy interview Sky Phillips, an expert in children's theater. He hopes to craft the next Brad Pitt. He thinks it might be Derek Diddy. Adario Mercadante as Sky. Thank you to Anxiety America for our music.2021-03-1128 min
Island Life with Alex DenneyS3E2 - Little, Friendly, Brave (w/ The Dering Bros, Walter the Blue Whale, Ellie the Elephant, Tammy the Tarsier, and Sammy the Shrimp)In this week's broadcast from a ship near an island of talking animals, Alex gets fried with writer-directors Rory and Colin Dering ('Guy the Film', 'The Loyalists') on his radio while out on a boat trip with Ellie the Elephant (Joy Mamey, Impro Studio) and Tammy the Tarsier (Melanie Anne Padernal, 'Bernard and Huey') , until they bump (literally) into Walter the Blue Whale (Daniel Amerman, 'Arrested Developement', 'The Office', 'League of Legends')!*This episode also available with video / character art at https://youtu.be/P9aH7bswrNI *Credits: Alex - Alex Denney, Colin - Colin D...2021-02-2329 minAsk QuestionsThe Man and the Mask with Adario MercadanteTyler, Cathy, and Sarah interview "Matthew," the man behind the mask. At night, he's none other than El Tigre. Adario Mercadante as El Tigre and Matthew Thank you to Anxiety America for our music.2021-02-1832 minAsk QuestionsRoger Part 2 with Adario MercadanteRoger, the prolific actor portraying a boom mic operator comes back on the show. He's gotten paid, he's gotten an agent, and we come up with an idea for a new search engine. Roger is played by Adario Mercadante. Thank you to Anxiety America for our music.2021-02-1121 minAsk QuestionsOh My Brick with Adario MercadanteToday Tyler, Sarah, and Cathy interview Grant, who uses bricks to fill the hole in his soul. Adario Mercadante is our expert. New improvisors coming soon. Thank you to Anxiety America for our music.2021-02-0428 minAsk QuestionsBBD with Adario MercadanteJoin improvisors Tyler, Sarah, and Cathy in interviewing Edgar Donovan - a "dermatologist." Talking points include the Big Book of Dermatology, snake oil, and the Hippocratic oath. The part of Edgar was played by Adario Mercandante. Thank you to Anxiety America for our music.2021-01-2121 min
Middle of EverywhereMy Old Kentucky StereotypeDid you hear the one about the gay ex-Zumba instructor from Kentucky who pursued a standup career in LA? Adario Mercadante grew up in Murray, KY and he says it’s a wonderful place to raise a family, connect with nature, and enjoy the slower pace of small town life. But it wasn’t meant for him. Even though he left his small hometown, he found many stereotypes followed him.
How do Adario and other Kentucky or small town natives transcend stereotypes of being uneducated, uncultured, and impoverished?
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Ask QuestionsRoger PT 1 with Adario MercadanteTyler, Sarah, and Cathy interview Sam Sanderson star of the hit film Roger. Ask Questions is an improvised podcast. Thank you to Adario Mercadante for playing Sam Sanderson in this episode. Thank you to Anxiety America for our music.2021-01-1427 min
Island Life with Alex DenneyS2E25 - Howl-o-ween Party (w/ Damien, Frankie, Jackie, Jeff, Morgan, Nico, Randy, Remy, Rita, Rocko, Sadie, Sam, Tiffany, and Yammo!)In this week's broadcast from an island of talking animals, everyone is dressed in costume for a big Howl-o-ween bash, and Alex takes the opportunity to share something special with all his friends - until something scarier than a monster shows up and threatens not just everyone at the party, but the whole Island!Credits: Alex - Alex Denney, Damien the Fox - Ian Zandi, Frankie the Koala - Emily Champlin, Jackie Jones the Mole - Bridget Flaherty, Jeff the Bacteria - Ryan Williams, Morgan the Magnificent Frigatebird - Brandon Baruch, Nico the Cat - Lauren Burwell...2020-10-2045 min
Island Life with Alex DenneyS2E22 - Nautical Pirate Radio (w/ Eli Magers, Nico the Cat, and Frankie the Koala)In this week's broadcast from an island of talking animals, actor/improvisor Eli Magers (Goldbaby, The Pack Theater) calls in, as Nico the Cat shares important information with Alex and Frankie the Koala about The Shadow Realm!Credits: Alex - Alex Denney, Eli - Eli Magers, Nico the Cat - Lauren Burwell, Frankie the Koala - Emily Champlin, Cover Art - Mattie Schott, Sound Editing - Isaac BalachandranThis week we're cross-promoting with Monster Smash League, the podcast where monsters from folklore, mythology, literature, urban legend, and beyond battle to see who reigns supreme! Check...2020-09-2935 min
Island Life with Alex DenneyS2E18 - The Crimea (w/ Kevin Reome, Olivia the Owl, Yammo the Hyena, and Carlos the Crab)In this week's broadcast from an island of talking animals, writer and improv teacher Kevin Reome (Second City Chicago, Wisecrackin') helps Alex, Olivia the Owl, and Yammo the Yeen solve the mystery of the creature which has been attacking hyenas on The Island, known only as The Crimea!Credits: Alex - Alex Denney, Kevin - Kevin Reome, Yammo the Hyena - Adario Mercadante, Olivia the Owl - Mayanna Berrin, Carlos the Crab - Adario Mercadante , The Crimea - Alex Denney, Cover Art - Mattie Schott, Sound Editing - Isaac BalachandranThis week we're cross-promoting with...2020-09-0134 min
Island Life with Alex DenneyS2E17 - So Much Pawtential (w/ Mayanna Berrin, Jean-Paul Sandwich the Weasel, and Yammo the Hyena)In this week's broadcast from an island of talking animals, actor and VO artist Mayanna Berrin (Second City Hollywood, UCB LA) has a real-life Animal Crossing of her own when she meets Alex, Yammo the Hyena, and Jean-Paul Sandwich the Weasel broadcasting for the first time from Alex's rebuilt boat! Credits: Alex - Alex Denney, Mayanna - Mayanna Berrin, Jean-Paul Sandwich - Kevin Reome, Yammo the Hyena - Adario Mercadante, Cover Art - Mattie Schott, Sound Editing - Isaac BalachandranThis week's suggestion word was "Entanglement", given by Nam Truong. We reach out for suggestion w...2020-08-2534 min
Island Life with Alex DenneyS1E25 - There Comes a Time (w/ Benji, Damien, Dr. Ex, Egson, Ellie, Evan, Frankie, Iggy, Maxwell, Ms. Shell, Puma, Rita, Tiffany, and Yammo)In this week's emergency broadcast from an island of talking animals, Alex gets 14(!) of his animal friends on the line to check in on everyone and to announce a major change to the show as a result of Island Fever and COVID-19!Credits: Alex - Alex Denney, Benji the Penguin - Brandon Baruch, Damien the Fox - Ian Zandi,Doctor Expialadocious the Millipede - Rich Baker, Egson the Fruitbat - Brent Trueblood, Ellie the Elephant - Joy Mamey, Evan the Feral Hog - Chris Duce, Frankie the Koala - Emily Champlin, Iggy the Iguana - Jay Sukow...2020-04-2836 min
Island Life with Alex DenneyS1E9 - Damien's Trial (w/ Damien the Fox, Zelda the Zebra, Gary Gopher, Rodney the Rooster, and more!)In this week's emergency broadcast from an island of talking animals, can Damien the Fox "I'm Sorry!" his way out of 21 counts of arson and operating a business without a license?Credits: Alex - Alex Denney, The Honorable Zebra Judge Zelda Guberman - Emily Champlin, Damien the Fox - Ian Zandi, Gary Gopher - Adario Mercadante, Rodney the Rooster - Alex Denney, Super-Roo - Ian Zandi, Reginald the Rooster - Adario Mercadante, Frankie the Koala - Emily Champlin, Shannon Roo - Adario Mercadante, Hayzoost Creased the Peacock - Adario Mercadante, Yammo the Hyena - Adario Mercadante, Cover...2020-01-0734 min
Island Life with Alex DenneyS1E8 - The Gossip Brigade (w/ Todd the Parrot, Sharron, Sherrie, and Tanya the Seagulls, Damien the Fox, Frankie the Koala, and Yammo the Hyena)In this week's emergency broadcast from an island of talking animals, Alex gets a visit from members of the Gull-gle, part of the Gaggle, the island's all-seeing flock of birds, who serve up hot goss about Damien the Fox, and deal with some drama of their own!Credits: Alex - Alex Denney, Todd the Parrot - Adario Mercadante, Sharron the Seagull - Emily Champlin, Sherrie Gull - Adario Mercadante, Tanya the Seagull - Ian Zandi, Damien the Fox - Ian Zandi, Frankie the Koala - Emily Champlin, Yammo the Hyena - Adario Mercadante, Cover Art - Jeremy...2019-12-3137 min
Island Life with Alex DenneyS1E7 - Hy-ene-oliday Party! (w/ Damien the Fox, Frankie the Koala, Yammo the Hyena, and Lots of Party Guests!)In this week's emergency broadcast from an island of talking animals, Alex, Damien, Yammo, and Frankie throw a holiday party at Damien's bar, 'On the House'! Credits: Alex - Alex Denney, Damien the Fox - Ian Zandi, Frankie the Koala - Emily Champlin, Yammo the Hyena - Adario Mercadante, Tipp the Sheep - Ian Zandi, DoJack the Horse - Adario Mercadante, Mr. Jelly - Ian Zandi, Sarah the Hyena - Alex Denney, Gene O. the Hippo - Adario Mercadante, Carlos the Crab - Adario Mercadante, Cover Art - Jeremy Raab, Production - Alex Denney.http...2019-12-2441 min
Island Life with Alex DenneyS1E6 - The Alex and Brent Chesapeake Hour (w/ Brent Trueblood, Yammo the Hyena, Frankie the Koala, and Egson the Fruitbat)In this week's emergency broadcast from an island of talking animals, Alex fights the power with Brent Trueblood, and Yammo, Frankie, and Egson join in to talk love, gossip, and a couple of things Alex didn't know about The Island.Credits: Alex - Alex Denney, Brent - Brent Trueblood, Yammo the Hyena - Adario Mercadante, Frankie the Koala - Emily Champlin, Egson the Fruitbat - Brent Trueblood, Cover Art - Jeremy Raab, Production - Alex Denney.www.islandlifepod.comSupport the Show.2019-12-1738 min
Island Life with Alex DenneyS1E5 - Soup of Goodness (w/ Emily Champlin, Yammo the Hyena, and Egson the Fruitbat)In this week's emergency broadcast from an island of talking animals, Alex 'Googles' sketch comedian Emily Champlin, Yammo yearns for Hollywood, and Egson gets inspirational.Credits: Alex - Alex Denney, Emily - Emily Champlin, Yammo the Hyena - Adario Mercadante, Egson the Fruitbat - Brent Trueblood, Cover Art - Jeremy Raab, Production - Alex Denney.www.islandlifepod.com-✩ FOLLOW US ✩✭ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/islandlifepod✭ TWITTER: http://twitter.com/islandlifepod✭ FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/islandlifepod✭ YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/channel/UCThMZfK-B8V6qhwrY6G04uQ-Alex Denney...2019-12-1038 min