Shows
Comedy Convos with AmbiSophie ConnellUnapologetically themself, Sophie Connell is a comedian who uses their wit and life experiences to create an unforgettable comedy experience. Featured in The Guardian, Sophie is an up in coming talent from Baltimore, Maryland.
Follow them on Twitter: @SophieComedian2021-11-0129 min
On The Record with AmbiAline Barros (B.A.'13)Aline is an immigration reporter for Voice of America’s News Center in Washington, D.C. She graduated from Merrill College in 2013
Follow her on Twitter @@AlineBarros22021-10-2524 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiEmily PaigeEmily Paige is a Jersey-based comedian who has studied with the American Comedy Institute based out of NYC. Emily’s relatable content focuses on navigating the world as a single mom and all the insanity the comes with it.
Follow her on social media:
Twitter: @EmPaigeComedy
Instagram: @emilypaigecomedy
2021-10-2514 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiElani NichelleElani Nichelle is a DC comedian who enjoys making herself and others laugh. Elani's been doing comedy around the DMV now for two years, and when she's not doing comedy, you can find her reading a good book or napping.
Follow her on Twitter @ElaniKitten
2021-10-1808 min
On The Record with AmbiLexie Schapitl (B.A'17)Lexie Schapitl is a 2017 Merrill College Graduate. She currently works as an Assistant Producer at NPR.
2021-10-1808 min
On The Record with AmbiNatalie McGill (B.A.'07)Natalie McGill is a 2007 Merrill College graduate and a D.C. stand-up comic. She has worked as an on-air correspondent and writer for the political satire TV show “Redacted Tonight” on RT America. She will be joining as a writer for the Season 3, Black Lady Sketch Show on HBO.
2021-10-1133 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiNatalie McGilllNatalie McGill is a 2007 Merrill College graduate and a D.C. stand-up comic. She has worked as an on-air correspondent and writer for the political satire TV show “Redacted Tonight” on RT America. She will be joining as a writer for the Season 3, Black Lady Sketch Show on HBO.
Her comedy credits include performing for the 2 Dope Queens podcast, Bentzen Ball Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival, Asheville Comedy Festival, Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest, North Carolina Comedy Festival, and the Kennedy Center's District of Comedy Festival. Her stand-up was also featured in the 2019 comedy film “American Comic”...2021-10-1133 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiBrooke KnisleyBrooke Knisley is a California-based satire writer. Follow them on Twitter @BrookeKnisley and check out their website: https://www.brookeknisley.com
2021-10-0412 min
On The Record with AmbiSimone Thomas (B.A.'17)Simone Thomas is a 2017 Merril College graduate. She currently works as a Social Media Producer at POPSUGAR.
Follow her on Twitter: @simoneathomas
Connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-thomas-65b452b1/
2021-10-0417 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiSarah Jane DillonSarah Jane Dillon (she/they) is a writer, actor, and comedian based in Brooklyn, NY. She has performed on Bravo TV, Caroline's, and Gotham Live!
Follow Sarah Jane on social media
Twitter: @dillonsaur
Instagram: @sarahjanedillon_
2021-09-2721 min
On The Record with AmbiKatie Bemb (B.A.'18)Katie graduated from Merrill College in 2018. She has recently come back to UMD working as a Communications Coordinator for the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-bemb-5b573a105/
2021-09-2714 min
On The Record with AmbiHannah Yasharoff (B.A.'19)Hannah Yasharoff is a 2019 Merrill College graduate. She currently works as an Entertainment & Wellness Reporter at USA TODAY.
2021-09-1308 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiMorgan JulianMorgan Julian is a DMV-based comedian. Learn more about his comedy journey by listening to this episode 2021-09-1313 min
On The Record with AmbiAlanna Delfino (B.A.'15)Alanna Delfino is a 2015 alumna of Merrill College. She currently works as VERIFY as a Video and Photojournalist. She also currently works as an adjunct lecturer at Merrill. 2021-08-3016 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiKrista MoyKrista Moy (she/her) is a comedian, host, writer, and voice-over actor based in Los Angeles. She is a staff writer for the Asian American satirical news site The Lunar Times. Krista hosts a weekly show Moy Meets World on Twitch discussing everything from the latest news stories to what she is binge-watching. Twitter @moytweetsworld and IG/tiktok @mistakoy.2021-08-3016 min
On The Record with AmbiEleanor Mueller (B.A.'17)Eleanor Mueller is a 2017 graduate of Merrill College. Since graduating, Eleanor has had different roles at POLITICO. Currently, she works as a Labor Reporter.
Follow her on Twitter: @eleanor_mueller
2021-08-2309 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiShelley KimHailing from the mean streets of Southern California, Shelley is a comedian, producer, and content creator now based in DC. Her sharp material and charisma has made her stand out in the DC comedy scene. A rising star, Shelley has opened for headliners such as Ramy Youssef, Dulce Sloan, and Judah Friedlander.
2021-08-2317 min
On The Record with AmbiAdam Longo (B.A.'01)Adam Longo is a 2001 graduate of Merrill. He works as a News Anchor and Reporter at WUSA - TV. He also works as an Adjunct Professor at Merrill since 2017 for the Broadcast classes.
2021-08-1616 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiSophia FlorenceSophia Florence is a comedian from CT. Learn more about her in this weeks' episode!
Twitter: @AllanaSmithee
2021-08-1624 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiKinda Live ComedyKinda Live Comedy is a DC-based Stand-Up comedy promotion group created by Hayden Arrington, Victor Gonzalez, Noah Goldstein, and Matilda Epstein. Together, they produce shows in the DC area bringing in nationally touring comedians and local favorites!
Follow them on social media @kindalivecomedy and subscribe to their newsletter for the latest updates on shows.
2021-08-0921 min
On The Record with AmbiSue Kopen Katcef (B.S.'76)Sue Kopen Katcef, now a freelance reporter for Maryland Public Television, is an award-winning journalist who served as an instructor for two decades at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland. For the last 10 years, she was the Broadcast News Bureau Director of Merrill College's Capital News Service. Both her students and their show, Maryland Newsline, won numerous awards at the local, regional and national levels. She graduated from Merrill College in 1976.
Connect with her Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-kopen-katcef-a850a86/
Follow her on Twitter: @UMNewsie
2021-08-0919 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiAng BuxtonAng Buxton (they/them) is a nonbinary comedian from Springfield, Massachusetts. This up-and-comer tells tales about the trans masc experience, being a public school teacher, and life as a sober party animal. They've previously lived and performed in Baltimore, MD, and Nashville, TN, though they can now be seen live in the Boston area. Ang hosts Dang! Zoom Comedy every Tuesday at 7 pm.2021-08-0238 min
On The Record with AmbiMarjorie (Tharp) McKee (B.A.'87)Marjorie (Tharp) Mckee is a 1987 Merrill College graduate. She currently works as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at mdlogix.
Connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorietharp/
2021-08-0218 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiKacie HackettKacie is a Washington, DC-based stand-up comedian and trivia host. In 2020 she founded Distantly Social Trivia which has raised nearly $15,000 for various charities primarily supporting individuals in the restaurant industry struggling during the pandemic.
Kacie has performed at the Northern Virginia Comedy Festival, NY Underground Comedy Festival, Flapper’s Uncle Clyde’s Comedy Competition, and Mohegan Sun’s Last Comix Standing. She’s opened for Steven Michael Quezada and frequently performs in the DC area.
2021-07-2714 min
On The Record with AmbiAmanda Chaya Engel (B.A.'17)Amanda graduated from Merrill College with her bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism in 2017 and a minor in Astronomy. She currently works as a Content Planner at WMMAR.
Add her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acdrazen/
2021-07-2705 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiLiz GlazerLiz Glazer is a standup comedian, actor, and writer who was previously a tenured law professor, a job she was very funny at. In the past 6 months, she won first place in the Boston Comedy Festival, won first place in the Ladies of Laughter Competition, and appeared in a full article about her comedy in the Wall Street Journal. She lives in New Jersey with her wife and two teenage cats.
Twitter: @ElizabethGlazer
Instagram: @lizglazer
2021-07-1931 min
On The Record with AmbiKathy Jentz (B.S.'90)Kathy Jentz graduated from Merrill in 1990; She is also the editor and publisher of Washington Gardener Magazine. A life-long gardener, Kathy believes that growing plants should be stress-free and enjoyable. Her philosophy is inspiration over perspiration.
She is also the editor of the Water Garden Journal (IWGS), The Azalean (ASA), and Fanfare, for the local daylily society.
She is also currently the Green Media columnist for the Mid-Atlantic Grower newspaper, where she does a great deal of hand-holding and coaxing to get independent garden centers, plant breeders, and other horticultural businesses to join the social...2021-07-1920 min
On The Record with AmbiJulie Depenbrock (MJ'17)Julie is a 2017 Master's graduate of Merrill College. She currently works as an Audio Producer for Opinions at The Washington Post.
Twitter: @JulieDepenbrock
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-depenbrock-15436790/
2021-07-1221 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiIrina ChelidzeIrina is an NYC bred not born comic and writer who works in film and television. In her spare time, she enjoys holding the door open for people who will never say thank you and tweeting about boys and bread.
Twitter: @chelirina2021-07-1237 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiCharlie GirardCharlie Girard is a DC-based comedian. As a gay trans masc comedian, Charlie brings audiences together to giggle about gender norms, Grindr, and Animorphs. Find him on Twitter at @charlescgirard2021-07-0623 min
On The Record with AmbiGeorge Gerbo (M.J.'17)George Gerbo is a 2017 Master of Journalism graduate from the Merrill College of Journalism. George is currently a podcast host and media coordinator at The Washington Times, providing daily podcast and social media content and coordinating on-air bookings for Times talent.
Connect with him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgegerbo/
2021-07-0519 min
On The Record with AmbiMatt Bylis (B.A'16)Matt Bylis is a 2016 graduate of Merrill College. He currently works as a Senior External Communications Associate at PwC.
Learn more about him by listening to his episode.
Twitter: @mattbylis
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbylis/
2021-06-2812 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiJatin SquaredMeet Jatin Khanna and Jatin Chhugani!
After getting tagged as each other on a comedy show flyer, the two connected through their mutual friend, Ambi.
Jatin Khanna is a DC-based comedian. He performs on the DC Speakeasy Comedy Show every other Wednesday. Check out his website www.jatinkhanna.com for more information.
Jatin Chhugani is a NY-based stand-up comedian and sketch writer. He has performed at various NY comedy clubs such as Eastville Comedy Club and The People’s Improv Theater.
2021-06-2844 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiJustin Avery SmithJustin is a humor satire writer based out of Shrewsbury, MA. He is the Headline Contributor of Whole Wheat Post. His words have been in Points in Case, Greener Pastures, The Broadway Beat, Robot Butt, Slackjaw, and Little Old Lady Comedy.
You can find him on social media @JustAVerySmith2021-06-2109 min
On The Record with AmbiJulia Karron (M.J '18)Julia Karron graduated from Merrill with her Master's in 2018. Since then, she has worked at: the Washington Post, NBC sports, WAMU and Buzzfeed.
Twitter: @jkitsjulia
Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliakarron/
2021-06-2126 min
On The Record with AmbiAlex Glass (B.A.'14)Alex Glass’s goal is to capture raw emotion on camera and use it to produce captivating stories. After earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Philip Merrill College in 2014, he has gone on to produce award-winning work in the US and Australia and started his own video and marketing company: Cottage Creative.
Follow him on Social Media: @alexandersglass
2021-05-2415 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiGigi ModrichGigi Modrich is a Washington, DC-based comic originally from New Mexico. She has performed at The Funny Bone in Richmond, VA, Flappers in Burbank, CA, and Broadway in NYC. She was a part of the First Nations Comedy Experience which is now available on Amazon Prime.
Follow her on social media: @gigimodrich
2021-05-2421 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiAnthony ZuccaroAnthony Zuccaro is a comic of 7 years from San Francisco. He’s opened for Jen Kirkman at Cobb’s Comedy Club on her tour dates. He’s also headlined the Monkey House in Berkeley and shot a 45 min special at SF’s Oasis. Recently, Anthony was on the lineup for the Sacramento Comedy Fest and was a featured comedian at the Ventura Harbor Comedy Festival. Other credits include SF and Sac Punchline, Mutiny Radio Comedy Festival, Rooster T Feathers, and Comedy Oakland amongst others.
2021-05-1721 min
On The Record with AmbiMichael Stern (B.A.'17)Michael Stern is an Account Executive at Pinkston Co. Michael manages several accounts in several industries including education, tech, non-profits, and healthcare.
Before joining Pinkston, Michael was the Executive Producer of Good Morning Richmond at WRIC-TV in Richmond, Virginia. Michael started working at the station in 2017 after graduating from Merrill College, producing every newscast before being promoted to EP. He was named the best producer of the Virginias by the Associated Press. His work has also taken him down to Florida to field produce during Hurricane Michael.
2021-05-1711 min
On The Record with AmbiJessica Wilde (M.J. '13)Jessica Wilde graduated from Merrill with her Masters's in 2013. Since 2017, Jessica has worked as a Video Producer at NASA 360.
Twitter: @WildejessicaL
2021-05-1005 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiMaddy GrossMaddy Gross is a comedian based in NYC. They are a contributor for Awf Magazine and have previously written for the Belladonnas and Robot Butt. You can find them on social media going viral for their fire tweets @TheirMaddesty
2021-05-1042 min
On The Record with AmbiLisa Woolfson (B.A.'20)Since graduating last year in May 2020, Lisa Woolfson freelanced for Washington Jewish Week and the Baltimore Jewish Times. Recently she became a Newscast Producer at WRGB-CBS6. Learn more about Lisa by listening to her episode! 2021-05-0311 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiEmily Mame FordEmily Mame Ford is a Boston-based Standup Comedian is known for her sharp, witty humor and ridiculous puns. From referencing her strange New Hampshire upbringing to the challenges of being bisexual in the dating world, you’ll never know what you’re in for next.
Follow her on Social Media : @emilymameford
2021-05-0311 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiYiannis CoveYiannis Cove is a writer, producer, and performer, and podcaster based in London, England. He studied improv at UCB and comedy writing at the Second City. He performers Improv with the Comediasians, the UK’s only Pan-Asian long-form improv team. He also hosts and produces the podcast Everyone’s a Critic, where guests are brought on to defend a movie that was reviewed badly by critics.
Follow him
Twitter and Twitch: @ycove
Instagram and Tik Tok @yianniscove
2021-04-2625 min
On The Record with AmbiKelly Farmer (B.A.'02)Kelly Farmer doesn't have the most traditional journalism path. After graduating from Merrill College in 2002, Kelly started working in the administration side of higher education. She has worked at Villa Julie College, Stevenson University, and John Hopkins University. She also received her Masters in Educational Leadership and Administration in Higher Education from UMD in 2008. Kelly works as the Executive Director of Admissions for the Hopkins Carey Business school. Learn more about her and her career journey by listening to her episode.
Connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellymfarmer/
2021-04-2625 min
On The Record with AmbiIra Chinoy (PHD '10)Ira Chinoy has 24 years of experience as a journalist at four newspapers: The Washington Post, The Providence (Rhode Island) Journal, The Lawrence (Massachusetts) Eagle-Tribune, and The Pine Bluff (Arkansas) Commercial. Ira has been on the Merrill College faculty since 2001, first as a visiting professor and now as an associate professor. His courses include journalism history, researching emerging media in journalism, the use of archives as a resource for journalists, computer-assisted reporting, and news reporting and writing. In May 2010, he completed his Ph.D. in Journalism Studies at the University of Maryland with a dissertation exploring the intersecting histories of...2021-04-1926 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiNgoc BuiNgoc Bui is a writer and comedian based outside of Philadelphia. She has performed at the Good Good Comedy and Punch Line. Learn more about her by listening to her episode!
Follow her on social media: @ngocbbuii
2021-04-1913 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiAlex DobrenkoAlex Dobrenko is a writer, producer, improviser, and actor in Los Angeles, CA. His latest series DISTANCE, a much watch, was nominated for the 2018 Gotham Award: Breakthrough Shortform Series, was born in Ukraine, and moved to America when he was seven.
2021-04-1230 min
On The Record with AmbiHeather Travaglini (B.A.'02)Heather Travaglini is a 2002 graduate of Merrill College. Since graduating from Merrill, Heather has ventured into different industries and workplaces using her skills from journalism. In the last six years, Heather has worked as a Content Marketing Manager at Major, Lindsey, & Africa in Hanover, Maryland.
Follow her on Instagram: @paisleyphoto
Email: htravaglini@mlaglobal.com2021-04-1214 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiSofia JavedSofia Javed is a Washington, DC-based comedian. She delivers tightly-worded, thought-provoking jokes around the DC area and has also performed in Seattle, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. Sofia’s comedy is inspired by her life as a woman of color in America and her side hustle as a cubicle bureaucrat.
2021-04-0532 min
On The Record with AmbiHallie Miller (B.A.'18)Hallie graduated from Merrill College in 2018 with a double major in broadcast journalism and government and politics. She started at the Baltimore Sun as a part of the audience engagement team and now currently works as a reporter for business & health.
Email her: hmiller@baltsun.com
Follow her on Twitter: @MsHallieMiller
2021-04-0513 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiAl WilliamsAl began performing comedy on a dare while in college, using his unique background and observations as a catalyst for his comedy. Since then Al has moved to Washington D.C. and later New York City where he continued performing and hone his comedic skills. He has performed at the Greenwich Comedy Club, Eastville Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, DC Comedy Loft, Hilarities, Dead Crow Comedy Club, Flappers Comedy Club, and more.
Follow Al on social media: @ALWILLIAMSFUNNY
2021-03-2941 min
On The Record with AmbiAlex Flum (B.A.'18)Alex Flum graduated from Merrill College in 2018 with a focus in sports reporting. He currently works as a Sports reporter at WDVM.
Follow him on Social media @AlexFlumTV 2021-03-2913 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiElizabeth McGuoirkElizabeth McGuoirk holds an Electrical Engineering degree and now disappoints her family by pursuing comedy because she prefers to make people laugh over doing math. She also co-produces the zoom show, "Comedy Bonfyre" with Ambi.
You can find her on Twitter, Instagram and Tik tok!
Twitter and Instagram: @eamcguoirk
Tik tok: @elliephant3162021-03-2208 min
On The Record with AmbiJacqueline Hyman (B.A.'18)Jacquline is a Merrill College graduate of 2018. She also graduated from UMD with her M.Ed. specializing in Secondary Education for English in 2019. She is currently working as a senior editorial assistant at School Administrator magazine from AASA.
You can contact her on Twitter: @jacqbh582021-03-2213 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiAnkur PatelAnkur is a joke sculptor, writer, performer, and model. He will quadruple text you with no shame and is an amazing hype man. He is also good with computers, and consoling them, I mean consulting.
Twitter, Instagram,Tik tok: @ankurcomedy2021-03-1528 min
On The Record with AmbiSavannah Haugdahl (B.A.'19)Savannah works as a Digital Content Producer at 13News Now (WVEC) in Norfolk, VA. She graduated from Merrill College in 2018. Learn more about her and her career journey in her episode.
Follow her on Twitter @SavHaugdahl
2021-03-1509 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiArielle DundasArielle Dundas is a stand-up comedian in New York City. She hosts a weekly show called "Conspiracy Brunch" on Zoom - Sundays at 1:30 pm EST.
Follow Arielle
Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok: @ArielleDundas
2021-03-0829 min
On The Record with AmbiJosh Davidsburg (B.A.'01)Josh Davidsburg is an award-winning broadcast journalist, documentary filmmaker, and 2001 Merrill College alumnus.
Following his education, Josh started his career at WMDT in Salisbury; three years later, he moved to Fort Myers, Florida, where he worked for NBC-2 WBBH for two years. He then returned home to work for WBAL in Baltimore and Maryland Public Television, where he reported for two years.
Trained as an on-air broadcast reporter, Josh taught himself cinematography and videography. Josh's first full-length documentary, “Queen of the Capital,” appeared at the 2020 Slamdance Film Festival. He has also directed documentary shorts that have...2021-03-0819 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiMartin AminiMartin Amini is a stand-up comic based in Los Angeles and born and raised in Silver Spring, MD. He has opened for headliners such as Trevor Noah, Jerrod Carmichael, and Hasan Minaj. Martin's stand-up material touches on what it's like growing up mixed in America coming from an Iranian and Bolivian background.
Check him out
Twitter: @MartinAmini
Instagram: @martinamini
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdk6UfBnrpIyk8yvWWba8tQ2021-03-0112 min
On The Record with AmbiSam Nassau (B.A.'12)Sam Nassau is a Producer at SiriusXM Radio for the Joe Madison show. He graduated from Merrill in 2012. Learn more about Sam and his career journey by listening to his episode.
Contact him:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-nassau-94875728/
Twitter: @samuelnas
2021-03-0110 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiStefania D'AndreaStefania D'Andrea is a prose and comedy writer from Queens, NY. She is one of the original staff readers for the literary magazine Cagibi, where she edits and reviews works of fiction and non-fiction. Her first short story, In Her Head, is published in the 12th issue of Newtown Literary. Many of her comedy sketches have been performed at the People's Improv Theatre (PIT) in New York City in 2018 and 2019. Stefania received her B.A. in English, with a concentration in Creative Writing, from the Macaulay Honors College at CUNY Hunter in 2017.2021-02-2240 min
On The Record with AmbiSung Min Kim (B.A.'14)Sung Min is a 2014 graduate of Merrill College. He is an aspiring sports industry professional interested in scouting, analytics, and other inner workings of professional sports team operations. He will be returning back to the States from Korea for his Masters's in Sports Management.
Contact him at
Twitter: @sung_minkim
Email: sung.mink16@gmail.com2021-02-2219 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiJohn WindmuellerJohn Windmueller, Ph.D. serves as the Director of WIT@Work, the corporate training and applied improv branch of Washington Improv Theater. He comes to WIT with over a decade of experience designing, delivering, and overseeing professional training and graduate education focused on communication and collaboration. His WIT@Work clients have included: Deloitte, PWC, Marriott, DOJ, McDermott Will & Emery, NSA, NPR, PBS, University of Maryland, George Washington University, ACDI/VOCA, Brookings, Capital One, TD Waterhouse, World Bank, Medstar, National Institutes of Health, and the National Academy of Sciences.
In addition to his education and training background, he...2021-02-1521 min
On The Record with AmbiRyan Connors (B.A.'17)Ryan Connors is a 2017 Merrill College graduate. He has worked for Cox Media Group, Turner Sports, U.S. News and World Report, and Silverback Strategies. Learn more about him and his career takeaways by listening to his episode.
Add him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connors-b46945b4/
Follow him on Twitter: @RyanConnors_
2021-02-1516 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiGina BrillonGina Brillon was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. Her new one-hour special, Gina Brillon: The Floor is Lava, and her first one-hour special, Pacifically Speaking, was produced by Gabriel Iglesias are both on Amazon Prime.
Social media:
Twitter and Instagram: @GinaBrillon
2021-02-0849 min
On The Record with AmbiEmily Stern (B.A.'14)Emily Stern is a 2014 Merrill College graduate. She works at Aloysius Butler & Clark in Philadelphia as a Senior Public Relations & Social Media Account Executive. Learn more about Emily and her journey from broadcast journalism to the PR industry.
Contact:
Email: eastern1216@gmail.com
Twitter: @emilyannstern
2021-02-0814 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiLukas ArnoldLukas is an NYC based screen, stage, and voice-over actor and stand-up comedian. He also creates Tik Toks and has an increasing audience of over a million followers. Learn more about Lukas and his journey in comedy, acting, and Tik Tok with this episode!
Follow him
Twitter @LukasTArnold
Instagram @lukastarnold
Tik tok @lukastarnold
2021-02-0126 min
On The Record with AmbiClaudia Renehan (B.A.'98)Claudia Renehan is currently a teacher resource at Damascus High school, in Montgomery County MD. She graduated from Merrill College in 1998. Learn more about her story with her episode.
2021-02-0130 min
On The Record with AmbiJoshua Axelrod (B.A.'14)Joshua Axelrod is a features writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and received his Bachelors from Merrill College in 2014. He also studied at George Washington with a Masters in Media and Strategic Communications in 2018.
To contact Joshua
email: jaxel22@comcast.net
Twitter and Instagram: @jaxel2222021-01-2512 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiLauren McGarthLauren is an NYC stand up comedian and satire writer for SlackJaw humor and Points in Case.
Find Lauren on social media
Twitter: @laurenislaughin
Instagram: @mcgrathlaughs
2021-01-2511 min
On The Record with AmbiAmbi Narula (B.A.'20)In this episode, meet the creator and host behind "On the Record With Ambi" - Ambi Narula, 2020 Merrill College graduate. Susannah Outhier, a friend of Ambi's and also 2020 Merrill College graduate interviews Ambi about her love for Social media, Podcasting, and Comedy.
To contact Ambi:
Social media: @bambiambi313
Email: ambinarula@gmail.com
2021-01-1832 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiRonny PascaleRonny Pascale is a Brooklyn based comedian. His tweets have been featured on Comedy Central, Buzzfeed, and Huffington Post. Recently he was featured in Plano Comedy Festival and New South Comedy Festival.
Social media: @ronnypascale
2021-01-1823 min
On The Record with AmbiLeah Brennan (B.A.'20)Leah Brennan received her bachelor's from Merrill College in 2020. Upon graduation, she joined the Heart Fellowship program. The program consists of two 12-month rotations at top metro papers. Leah is currently located in Connecticut. Learn more about Leah's journalism journey after Merrill with her episode!
To contact Leah:
Email: leah.b.brennan@gmail.com
Twitter: @allhaeleah
2021-01-1122 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiAnnam ChoudhryAnnam Choudhry moved to Louisville, Kentucky to teach middle schoolers but discovered her hidden comedy talents in a local nerd bar the summer before starting her new career. She now moonlights (and zoom lights) as a standup comedian.
Catch her on Twitter @annamlaughs
2021-01-1123 min
On The Record with AmbiRafael Lorente (M.J.'92)Rafael Lorente is the associate dean for academic affairs and the director of the master’s program. Previously, he served as director of the Capital News Service Washington, D.C., and Annapolis bureaus.
Lorente, a 1992 Merrill master's alum, is a former reporter with the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Miami Herald. As a reporter in Washington for the Sun-Sentinel, Lorente covered the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections, the attacks of Sept. 11, and U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America, particularly Cuba.
Email: rlorente@umd.edu
Twitter: @ProfLorente2021-01-0416 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiTyler FowlerTyler Fowler's witty and clean brand of stand up comedy has made him a favorite around Chicago and across the US. Regularly appearing at Zanies Comedy Club he was recently named among the 'Best Of The Fest' at the 2018 Cleveland Comedy Festival. Tyler's debut album Friends With 401(k) Benefits premiered #1 on iTunes and Top 10 on the Billboard Comedy Charts.2021-01-0422 min
On The Record with AmbiRachel Hirschheimer (B.A.'20)Rachel Hirschheimer is a Multimedia Journalist reporting for WVIR-TV NBC29 in Charlottesville, VA. She graduated from Merrill College in 2020.
To contact Rachel:
Email: Rachel.Hirschheimer@nbc29.com
Twitter: rhirschheimer
2020-12-2808 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiBlaire PostmanBlaire is a comedian based in D.C. She has been featured on PBS NewsHour, The Happy Trucker Radio Show, and on streaming services for NBC affiliates around the country.
She’s been an officially selected performer at the San Francisco Sketchfest, Limestone Comedy Festival, 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival (where she was named "Best of the Fest"); Asheville Comedy Festival, 208 Festival, Women in Comedy Festival, Bird City Comedy Festival, Out of Bounds Comedy Festival and others.
She's opened for world-class headliners at wonderful clubs & theaters including Goodnight's (Raleigh), The DC Improv, The Comedy Attic (Bloomington), Arlington Draft...2020-12-2850 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiMartin PhillipsMartin Phillips is a stand-up comedian primarily based in Washington DC, but still travels all over the country and has even performed in Alaska! While in college Martin was named the funniest college student in DC and hasn't stopped since; from performing at festivals, like The LA Diversity in Comedy Festival to the Cleveland Comedy Festival, and performing at colleges, appearing on the Kill Tony podcast multiple times, corporate gigs, apartment shows - Martin does it all!
To contact Martin:
Email: martinphillipscomedy@gmail.com
Instagram: @flymartyphilly
Twitter: @PhunnyFillips2020-12-2122 min
On The Record with AmbiCarly Haynes (B.A'20)Carly Haynes is a Multimedia Journalist at CBS19 in Charlottesville, VA. She graduated from Merrill college in 2020. Learn more about Carly and her work at CBS19 in this episode.
To contact Carly
Email: chaynes@cbs19news.com
Facebook: @CarlyHaynesNews
Instagram: @carlyhaynes1
Twitter: @CarlyEHaynes
website: https://www.carlyhaynes.net/2020-12-2114 min
On The Record with AmbiAlex Murphy (B.A.'20)Alex Murphy is a recent graduate of Merrill College. He is a multimedia sports reporter and currently works as a freelance reporter and hosts multiple podcasts.
To contact Alex
Email: alex_murphy1@aol.com
Twitter: Alex_MurphyJour
2020-11-3054 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiNikita RedkarNikita Redkar is a comedian, screenwriter, and actress originally from Texas and now based in London. Like all great comedians, Nikita started standup comedy on a dare but stuck with it for five years after the $6 she was promised. Nikita has performed all over the country, including opening for Sean Patton, Jermaine Fowler, and more. She has also performed at the Moontower Comedy Festival. Nikita is currently completing a master's in screenwriting in London and has a web series called Paranormal Disruption that you should check out if you hate capitalism!
To contact:
Twitter: @Nikitaredwoman...2020-11-3013 min
On The Record with AmbiPeter Mehlman (B.A.'77)Peter Mehlman is an American television writer, comedian, and producer, best known for serving as a writer and producer on the TV series Seinfeld through nearly all of the show's nine-year run from 1989–98. Before his Seinfeld fame, he was a sportswriter for the Washington Post and then became a freelance magazine writer in New York. He graduated with his degree in Journalism from Merill College in 1977.
To learn more about Peter, check out his episode!
Social media:
Twitter: @PeterMehlman
Disclaimer: This episode is published on the podcasts: "On the Re...2020-11-2350 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiPeter MehlmanPeter Mehlman is an American television writer, comedian, and producer, best known for serving as a writer and producer on the TV series Seinfeld through nearly all of the show's nine-year run from 1989–98. Before his Seinfeld fame, he was a sportswriter for the Washington Post and then became a freelance magazine writer in New York.
To learn more about Peter, check out his episode!
Social media:
Twitter: @PeterMehlman
Disclaimer: This episode is published on Both "Comedy Convos with Ambi" and "On the Record with Ambi" 2020-11-2350 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiJenny CavalleroJenny Cavallero is a DC-based comedian, filmmaker, librarian, and disabled person. She is the Writer, Director, and star of the dramatic short film “The Bottle,” which premiered on August 12, 2020. She started doing stand-up in spring 2018. She has performed on the Underground Comedy Festival and at The Miracle Theater for the Las Culturistas Live “I Don’t Think So, Honey” show with Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. She co-hosted Underground Comedy's Thursday show at Reliable Tavern and was a frequent performer at the DC Drafthouse, Big Hunt, and DC Comedy Loft. With Comedian Blaire Postman, she also started a monthly meet-up calle...2020-11-1627 min
On The Record with AmbiTeddy Amenabar (B.A.'15)Teddy Amendabar is the Metro Audience Editor at The Washington Post. He graduated from Merrill College in 2015 and started working at the Post as an intern and has been working there since. Learn more about Teddy and career in audience engagement in his episode.
To contact Teddy
Email: Teddy.amenabar@washpost.com
Instagram: @teddyamen
Twitter: @TeddyAmen
2020-11-1621 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiDan PerlmanDan Perlman is a comedian, writer, and director from New York City. He was named one of the 2018 New Faces in stand-up at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival. Currently, Dan is the co-creator, executive producer, writer, star of the upcoming Showtime series, Flatbush Misdemeanors. He co-created the award-winning digital series of the same name, which became Oscar-qualified after winning the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Short at the 2018 Florida Film Festival.
Previously, Dan created and wrote an animated series, That's My Bus!, which received a pilot order from FOX. He has appeared on The Iliza...2020-11-0920 min
On The Record with AmbiAnika Reed (B.A. ' 16)Anika Reed is currently the Deputy Editor (Life section) at USA TODAY (NYC). She is obsessed with all things pop culture, well-written interviews, and memes. Anika graduated from Merrill College with her bachelor's in 2016.
To contact Anika:
Email: ajreed@usatoday.com
Twitter and Instagram: @heyitsanika
2020-11-0915 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiYamini NambimadomYamini Nambimadom is a performer, writer, and recent college grad who has spent the last eight years doing comedy in and around Chicago and LA. In high school, Yamini performed improv with the youth ComedySportz league. After moving to Chicago for college, she joined the University of Chicago's storied Off-Off Campus, the country's oldest collegiate sketch & improv group, and began writing and performing sketch & stand-up in addition to improv. While in Chicago, Yamini also studied at The Second City. In quarantine, she is adapting to the digital world by making character videos, performing at Zoom showcases, and hosting Pillow...2020-11-0219 min
On The Record with AmbiHelen Parshall (M.J. '17)A self-described “professional bisexual,” Helen Parshall serves as the Communications Manager for AIDS United. She is an avid writer and passionate social justice advocate, who uses digital media to bring visibility to marginalized communities. Before joining the team at AIDS United, Helen spent five and a half years at the Human Rights Campaign, working on issues at the nexus of racial justice, transgender justice, and bisexual visibility within the broader LGBTQ movement. Helen graduated from St. Marys in 2014 with a Bachelors's in English. In 2017, she received her masters in Journalism from Merrill College.
To contact Helen:
Email...2020-11-0209 min
On The Record with AmbiMarissa Parra (B.A ' 15)Marissa Parra is a reporter with CBS WBBM-TV who is thrilled to call Chicago her new home. She hails directly from the Washington D.C. Metro area where she produced with ABC News network, focusing primarily on segment producing political and investigative stories with GMA. Previously, she reported in Virginia where she was also producing the shows she anchored on the weekends, but her true love is and always will be chasing stories out in the field. Marissa graduated from Merrill college in 2015.
Get to know Marissa in her episode
Email: mbparra@cbs.com
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Comedy Convos with AmbiElliot BrombergElliot Bromberg is a 23-year-old comedian based in Washington, D.C. Elliot dipped his toes into comedy as an undergrad at the University of Maryland where he wrote sketches and performed for The Bureau (UMD's co-ed and all-purpose comedy group) and also edited for a satirical news source: The Rival UMD. After graduating in 2019, Elliot moved to the Capitol and began performing standup comedy. He was a finalist in the DC Comedy Loft’s Best New Comic competition and has performed at venues all over the DC, with the occasional trips to New York City. Currently, Elliot is co-hosting a...2020-10-2625 min
Comedy Convos with AmbiElizabeth NormanElizabeth Norman is a Baltimore based Comedian. She started her comedy journey by joining her college's sketch comedy group, Beyond Therapy at Kenyon College in Ohio. The summer after her junior year, 2015, she decided to try her hand at stand-up comedy, performing at a handful of open-mics in her hometown of Baltimore. Returning to Ohio for her senior year, she successfully joined the campus stand-up comedy group and the satirical newspaper. After graduating in 2016, she started performing regularly in Baltimore. In 2017, she took over producing Club “Out-of-Town,” a monthly showcase for women and LGBTQ+ performers. She’s performed in over 15...2020-10-2042 min
On The Record with AmbiDaniel Oyefusi (B.A.'19)Daniel Oyefusi is the Ravens and sports breaking news reporter at The Baltimore Sun. He is a Merrill College graduate of 2019.
To learn more about Daniel and his career check out the episode.
Email: doyefusi@baltsun.com
Twitter and Instagram: @danieloyefusi
2020-10-2017 min
On The Record with AmbiUlysses Muñoz (B.A.'15)Ulysses Muñoz is an award-winning multi-platform journalist focusing on DSLR videography and digital storytelling. He's currently a videographer and video editor with the Baltimore Sun. He graduated from Merrill College in 2015.
Check out his episode to learn more about him and his career path.
Email: umunoz@tronc.com.
Twitter and Instagram: @y00lz
2020-10-1215 min
On The Record with AmbiMarlena Chertock (B.A. '13)Marlena is the Communications Specialist, Water at the World Resources Institute. She leads communications for the Water Program, crafts narratives and communication strategies for publications, edits blogs, manages the program's newsletter and social media, and facilitates events.
She also has two books of poetry, Crumb-sized: Poems (Unnamed Press) and On that one-way trip to Mars (Bottlecap Press). Marlena graduated from Merrill College and Jimenez - Porter Writers' house in 2013
To learn more about Marlena be sure to check out her episode!
Email: marlenalynne@gmail.com
Twitter and Instagram: Mchertock2020-10-0619 min
On The Record with AmbiJaclyn Borowski (B.A. '11)Jaclyn (Jackie) Borowski is the Visuals Editor at Education week and is an adjunct faculty professor for Merrill College teaching photojournalism. Jackie has received her Bachelor's degree from Merrill in 2011.
To learn more about Jackie be sure to check out her episode
To contact Jackie:
Twitter and Instagram: @jaclynborowski
2020-09-2926 min
On The Record with AmbiDavid Oliver (BA'14)David Oliver is the social media editor at USA Today, where he runs the Travel section’s social media, and writes and reports across Travel, Entertainment, and Life. David has received his Masters in Non-fiction writing from John Hopkins in 2019 and his bachelor's from Merrill College in 2014.
To learn more about David check out his episode!
His social media handles is: doliver8 on Twitter and Instagram 2020-09-2224 min
On The Record with AmbiAlex Pyles (M.J'11)Alex Pyles is a lecturer at the University of Maryland, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, audience editor for Capital News Service, and contributing editor at the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism.
In more than a decade as a journalist, he’s covered sports, politics, business issues, and more for publications including The Baltimore Sun, The (Maryland) Daily Record, AOL’s Patch.com, and The (Wilmington, Del.) News-Journal. Since 2012, Pyles has taught courses in digital design, social content creation, and audience at Merrill College.
To learn more about Alex, check out the episode!
Co...2020-09-1522 min