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Practicing Failure with Dr. Amanda CassilImprov Comedy with Ben CassilAbout My GuestBen Cassil is a comedian based in Los Angeles, where he performs improv with the team Cosmo. Ben also teaches improv and hosts the comedy podcast “Live from the Big Apple.” You can find him online at bencassil.com and @bencassil on Instagram.In This EpisodeNot everything that has therapeutic value occurs in a formal setting. So for the season finale, I went on a deep dive into an art form that celebrates practicing failure--improv comedy. Comedian Ben Cassil shares about the value of engaging in the playful art of i...
2025-08-051h 26
Live from the Big AppleZach Olsen & Charlie Mihelich (Ricky Tarper & Jay Vulken, Former Writers/Cast Members)Former Big Apple Live cast members and writing team Ricky Tarper (Zach Olsen) and Jay Vulken (Charlie Mihelich) join Billy and TJ to chat about their problematic activism in the “manosphere,” their standup acts, some of their favorite sketches like “Darth Maul at a Club,” Charlie Mihelich and Zach Olsen have a very entertaining and funny podcast called “Baywatch Watch,” on which July and Ben were both recent guests. Follow Zach @realzacholsen and Charlie @mihelichcopter.Live from the Big Apple is improvised live in front of a studio audience by July Diaz as “TJ Hunterscap” and Ben Cassil as...
2025-05-231h 25
Live from the Big AppleBilly and TJ's First Episode (with Ben Cassil & July Diaz)In this very first episode of Live from the Big Apple, hosts Billy Rockwell (Ben Cassil) and TJ Hunterscap (July Diaz) introduce themselves and tell how they ended up on the Big Apple Live sketch show. They also talk a bit about current events and catch up on the funny pages. And finally they give a bit of insight into what they hope this podcast will accomplish and whether or not they like being close to a keyboard. Thanks for checking out LFTBA! You can follow us on instagram @bigapplelive or email us for advice at livefromthebigapple...
2025-05-051h 02
PremeditatedHumble v. Brag (with Ben Cassil)Ever felt the need to celebrate a personal victory without sounding like a show-off? Join us for a captivating ride with the ever-entertaining Ben Cassil, The Disruptor. Tune in for a parasocial deep dive into a thrilling cold case brought to life by Ben.As we navigate the hardscrabble streets of Los Angeles, prepare for stories that merge the city's notorious surface-level personality with the glimmer of Hollywood ambition. From childhood car anecdotes to laugh-out-loud encounters at Gelson's with a roommate and an unexpected brush with a budding Paramount star, our conversation mixes the allure of Tinseltown with...
2025-02-0426 min
Totally Rad!Zach Reino Returns!LIVE from 1996 it's Totally Rad! Join guest Zach Reino (@zachreino), 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-year-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) as they talk about cold sores, vocal fry, how prom suits fit, face aloe prayers, and they play an epic round of NEW CHOICEFollow Zach Reino on soial media. And check out his incredible improv comedy podcast Off Book with Jess McKenna!Check out July Diaz’s podcast “Inside Video Games Classic!” Follow @j9_hogan for Janine’s upcoming live shows!Plea...
2022-07-081h 13
Totally Rad!"Mr. Ricketts!" (Andrew Young)JHS Music and Chorale Teacher Mr. Danny Ricketts (Andrew Young @androssthegreat) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about how to sing, people not believing you are gay, homeownership, and high school life! They also play some incredible musical improv! Follow comedian Andrew Young everywhere @androssthegreat and check out his hilarious musical improv podcast “Stone Cold Paradise!” Follow Janine Hogan everywhere @j9_hogan! Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz! Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for ad...
2022-06-2659 min
Totally Rad!"Vice Principal Doug Plimpton!" (Ben Cassil)LIVE from 1996 it's Totally Rad! Join guest Vice Principal Doug Plimpton (@bencassil), 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 14-year-old Intern Miranda Rae Hart (@miranduhhartheartsyou), 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) as they talk about divorce, frisbee solitaire, and sing a perfect country song! Follow Ben Cassil on IG and Twitter @bencassil, and check out his improv team "Cosmo" performing at WE Improv every Wednesday at 10 at the Clubhouse in LA!Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Follow @totallyrad1996 on IG and Twitter for video content! TotallyRad1996@gmail.com i...
2022-06-181h 00
Totally Rad!Janine Hogan!LIVE from 1996 it's Totally Rad! The tables are turned as our own 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) is the guest today! Join her and 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 14-year-old Intern Miranda Rae Hart (@miranduhhartheartsyou), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) as they get DEEP into Janine's psyche, talk about Dawson's Creek for some reason, and sing some great songs! Follow Janine Hogan everywhere @j9_hogan! And keep an eye out for her live looping streams and shows, they are unique and hilarious! Theme song by Ben Cassil. E...
2022-06-031h 06
Totally Rad!A Mall Festiv-all!LIVE from 1996 at the Johnstown Galleria, it's Totally Rad! 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) discuss mall preferences, play a fun mall quiz, and experience a revival of July's Funny Pages! Follow Janine Hogan everywhere @j9_hogan! Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz! And check out Alyssa in "Gaslit" on Starz!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 for video content!
2022-05-2753 min
Totally Rad!James Mannion!Comedian James Mannion (@PizzaMannion) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about lunch ladies, Smoothie King, Hallmark card writers, and stuff that's so RANDOM! We also play a classic round of NEW CHOICE!Follow James Mannion on Twitter for his famous tweets @PizzaMannion, look out for live dates for his improv team "Leroy," and check out the photo of Albert Einstein with his tongue out! Follow Janine Hogan everywhere @j9_hogan! Follow July Diaz on T...
2022-05-141h 11
Totally Rad!Rob Scerbo!Comedian Rob Scerbo (@robscerbo) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about how to fit in without alienating your dad, the young filmmaker Orson Welles, and Batman, and they play a classic improve game: New Choice! Follow Rob Scerbo on Instagram and Twitter @robscerbo! And look out for him on Youtube, you don't know! Follow Janine Hogan everywhere @j9_hogan! Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz! And check out Alyssa on "Gaslit" on Starz!T...
2022-04-301h 04
Totally Rad!Alex Fernie!Comedian Alex Fernie (@FernieCommaAlex) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about whether we are all okay, what it means to be "drenched with the word," and Follow Alex Fernie on Twitter @FernieCommaAlex and if you're in Los Angeles check out his monthly Convoy improv shows which you can find on Twitter at @convoyimprov! Follow Janine Hogan everywhere @j9_hogan! Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz! Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for...
2022-04-231h 08
Totally Rad!Spring Break '96!16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) are stuck in Alyssa's grandma's cabin in Tennessee for Spring Break, so they make the best of it by playing a bunch of games and making a bunch of silly jokes! Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 and YouTubea for video content!
2022-04-1553 min
Totally Rad!Christian Drummer "Colby" (Nick Mandernach)!17-year-old church band drummer Colby (Comedian @ManderNick) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil) and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to confess how he failed Alyssa as an accountability partner and discuss percussion volume and librarian gossip! They also play an epic round of "New Choice" and enjoy the long-awaited return of "Alyssa's Christian Movies!"Follow Nick on IG and Twitter @ManderNick and check out the hilarious animated Duncanville on FOX (Nick writes for this show!) Sundays at 8:30, seasons 1 and 2 on Hulu! Follow Janine Hogan @j9_hogan! Follow J...
2022-04-071h 07
Totally Rad!Katie Marovitch!Comedian Katie Marovitch (@KatieMarovitch) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil) and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about whether Alyssa has any close friends, being passionate about substitute teaching, and why Ben is making everyone a wee bit uncomfy! They also play "the longest game ever" Gruntry Roads, and they have a lively round of New Choice!Follow Katie on Twitter @KatieMarovitch and IG @katiemarovitch and check out her website KatieMarovitch.com for everything she's up to, and look out for "Modern Animal" coming soon to SOMEWHERE!
2022-03-3155 min
Totally Rad!Dan Lippert! [Rerun][This is a rerelease of one of our favorite episodes! We will be back with new episodes next week!]Comedian Dan Lippert (@danlippertcool) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about being tall but not a bully, what kinds of teachers everyone would be, and they play a raucous round of the improv game "Tales from Johnstown High!" Follow Dan Lippert on Instagram and Twitter @danlippertcool and check out his comedy team Big Grande, who hav...
2022-03-231h 16
Totally Rad!"Deckland!" (Lisa Gilroy) [Rerun][This is a rerelease of one of our favorite episodes! We will be back with new episodes later this month!]Alyssa's classmate and "teenage heartthrob" Deckland (Comedian Lisa Gilroy, @TheLisaGilroy) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about dating and marriage as a teen, M. Night Shyamalan, and gender equality, and they put on a talent show with no preparation! Follow Lisa Gilroy on twitter and instagram: @TheLisaGilroy, and check out her new show "Fairview" on...
2022-03-171h 12
Totally Rad!Paul F. Tompkins! [Rerun][This is a rerelease of one of our favorite episodes! We will be back with new episodes later this month!]Comedian Paul F. Tompkins (@PFTompkins) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about kissing, Hats in the Belfry, Summer Loving, favorite hymns, and play a game called "Make Alyssa's Life Funny!"Follow Paul on Twitter @PFTompkins, and check out his hilarious podcasts: Stay F. Homekins with his wife Janie, Threedom with Scott Aukerman and Lauren Lap...
2022-03-091h 17
Totally Rad!Leonard Smith Jr.!Comedian Leonard Smith Jr. (@leonardsmithjr) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about usage of the word "brother," the art of film, and how to talk to boys! They also played a lively round of New Choice and improvised some great songs!Follow Leonard Smith Jr. on Instagram @leonardsmithjr and check out his improv team Lemon Pepper Wet, and his excellent podcast with former guest Quinn Boyes, Film vs. Film! Follow Janine Hogan everywhere @j9...
2022-03-011h 07
Totally Rad!Danny & Kyle (Alyssa Sabo & Miranda Rae Hart)!Comedian Danny Beckman (@alyssa_sabo), and his non-paid secretary Kyle Thompson (@miranduhheartsyou) joined 37-yr-old guest host Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about how they met, feminism, and dating!Follow Danny on Instagram @dannybeckman69 and Kyle @kylethinksurwrong! Also check out their upcoming appearance at the Comedy Store roast battle on March 29! Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz! Follow Janine Hogan @j9_hogan and watch out for her live streaming live looping! Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gm...
2022-02-221h 19
Totally Rad!"Sylvia Cornerstone!" (Alyssa Sabo!)It's a very special episode of Totally Rad! Sidekick Ben has to put on his host trousers as Alyssa, Janine, and even July aren't available! Ben interviewed 53-year-old Christian comedian Sylvia Cornerstone (Alyssa Sabo: @alyssa_sabo) and things got REAL! They discussed dinosaurs, living with your mom in your fifties, and the conservation method of drip drying after a shower! Check out Sylvia Cornerstone's "Jesus Are Ya Jokin' Me?" currently in residency at Bally's Theatre 3 in Las Vegas (Paris, France) with Mark Lowry, appearing in season 5 episodes 12-15 of "Tyler Perry's House of Payne," and on her 1992...
2022-02-151h 06
Totally Rad!Jason Sheridan!Comedian and theme park journalist Jason Sheridan (@jasonsheridan) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about globalization's impact on theme parks, Disneyland employment, evolution, and dinosaurs. Everyone also plays a round of Sticky Situations!Follow Jason Sheridan on twitter @jasonsheridan and check out his excellent podcast about theme parks "Podcast: The Ride!"Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiazTheme song by Ben Ca...
2022-02-081h 03
Totally Rad!Justin Michael!Comedian Justin Michael (@heyjustin) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about how to make a man like God, funny voices, Sonic, and understanding the mystery of death! They also play a lively round of "New Choice!"Follow Justin Michael on Instagram and Twitter @heyjustin and check out his excellent improv podcast "Nature Talks to Itself" and his other podcast about Batman: The Animated Series, "Batman: The Animated Podcast!"Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter...
2022-02-0149 min
Totally Rad!Geoff Ross!Comedian Geoff Ross (@geoffisfamous) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about how to get a man to propose, masters degrees, and feminism, and then they play a lively round of Freeze My Life! Follow Geoff on social media @geoffisfamous!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz.Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on App...
2022-01-251h 08
Totally Rad!Alex Berg!Comedian Alex Berg joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about nicknames, Lethal Weapon, whether science is boring or not, breaking news on Alex Fernie's nefarious exploits on Twitter, and ocean creatures! They also play a lively round of New Choice!Alex Berg is not on social media but he'd like you to follow @ConvoyImprov for updates on his improv team's live shows, which are scheduled for the second Sunday of the month at the Yard Theatre...
2022-01-1857 min
Totally Rad!Janie Haddad Tompkins Returns!Actress and writer Janie Haddad Tompkins (@janiehaddad) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about the TV show "Full House," auditions, and the veneration of Mary! Also, they play the game they always play with Janie, Country or Christian!Follow Janie on Twitter @janiehaddad and Instagram @lebaneselooker, and check out her terrific monthly podcast that started during lockdown, Stay F. Homekins! Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for...
2022-01-111h 11
Totally Rad!Ronnie Adrian! Again!Comedian Ronnie Adrian (@bonesadrian) joins 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about parents controlling music consumption, July's dog Charmy, and automobile companies! And they play a powerful game of "New Choice!"Follow Ronnie on Twitter @bonesadrian and Instagram @bonesadrian and check out his music under the name RA 9tre wherever you listen to music! And check him out on season 1 episode 2 of the new VERY funny NBC sitcom "Grand Crew!"Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz!Theme song by Be...
2022-01-041h 18
Totally Rad!A Totally Rad Christmas Special!Ho Ho Ho! Live on tape from 1996 it's the Totally Rad CHRISTmas Special with 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz)! The gang's all stranded at Alyssa's grandma's cabin in Tennessee, so they make the best of it by playing "Complete the Carol" and "Christmas New Choice!" And along the way, they might just learn the true meaning of Christmas! Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 for video content!
2021-12-2154 min
Totally Rad!Nick Costanza Returns!Comedian Nick Costanza (@Nick_Costanza) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about video games, inviting friends to church, and what makes a good movie! And then they got sucked into a weird device called the RE-ENACTIVATER!Check out "COD King" Nick and "Baby" Tyler Schnupp's very entertaining improv podcast Reactivaders! Follow Nick Costanza on Twitter @Nick_Costanza or Instagram @NickCostanza.Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hoganFollow July Diaz...
2021-12-141h 07
Totally Rad!Matt Apodaca Returns!Comedian Matt Apodaca (@mattapodaca) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about funny stuff in the trash, low-confidence rapping skills, and the rock and roll band Weezer!Follow Matt on Instagram and Twitter @mattapodaca! Also check out his funny podcasts that end in question marks: "How Did This Get Played?" and "What's With These Homies Talkin' Bout Weezer?"Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz....
2021-11-291h 04
Totally Rad!Monica Loomba!Comedian Monica Loomba (@monloombie) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about luck, how to make a funny 'ter (Ben's fun slang for character), and plagiarism! And they play a lively round of "A Very Special Episode!"Follow Monica on Instagram @monloombie and check out her sketch team and former Totally Rad guests Best Actress for funny videos and live performances @bestactressLA!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and follow July D...
2021-11-221h 03
Totally Rad!Kyle Kasabian!Comedian Kyle Kasabian (@KyleKasabian) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo) and 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil) in 1996 to talk about hidden talents, dating secrets, and bullying! Follow Kyle Kasabian on Instagram and Twitter @KyleKasabian!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan! Follow professional audience member July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 and Totally Rad 1996 on YouTube for video content!
2021-11-151h 09
Totally Rad!Cam Gavinkski!Twelve-and-three-quarters-year-old CAM (Comedian Cam Gavinski @camgavinski) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), and 16-year-old bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan) in 1996 to talk about what God's voice sounds like, how it is to be babysat by Alyssa, and turning into a teenager! They also play COOL OR DROOL and What Would You Do?!Follow Cam Gavinski on Instagram and Twitter @camgavinski!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan! Follow professional audience member July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for ad...
2021-11-081h 18
Totally Rad!Quinn Boyes!Comedian Quinn Boyes (@QuinnBoyes) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 16-year-old bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about James Bond, Dads, and rumors! And they play a hilarious round of Sticky Situations! Follow Quinn Boyes on Twitter @QuinnBoyes and check out his podcast Film vs. Film! Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan! Follow professional audience member July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and...
2021-11-021h 18
Totally Rad!Miranda Rae Hart!14-year-old Intern Miranda (Miranda Rae Hart: @miranduhhartheartsyou) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about mall tips, fashion advice, and how to be a good intern! Follow Miranda Rae Hart on Instagram @miranduhhartheartsyou for hilarious character videos and sketches! Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan. Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz.Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 and Totally Rad 1996 on Yo...
2021-10-261h 10
Totally Rad!Ruha Taslimi!Comedian Ruha Taslimi (@ruhataslimi) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), and 16-year-old bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan) in 1996 to talk about bullying at school dances, kissing with tongues, and haunted houses! Then they all play a spoooky round of New Choice: Halloween Edition! Follow Ruha Taslimi on Instagram @ruhataslimi!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and check out her podcast "Jam Space Pod!"Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 and...
2021-10-191h 13
Totally Rad!Jacquis Neal!Comedian Jacquis Neal (@Jacquisneal) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about a how to be cool, Stephen A. Smith, men in belly shirts, and they play a game of Sticky Situations! Follow Jacquis Neal on Twitter or Instagram @Jacquisneal and check out his (now-ended) podcast "Culture Kings!"Janine couldn't make it this week, but follow her on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan!Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us Tota...
2021-10-121h 15
Totally Rad!Will Hines Returns!Comedian Will Hines (@williebhines) joined 16-year-old host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), 37-year-old sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and 16-yr-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) in 1996 to talk about professionalism, condiment safety, and the Beatle! They then play a lively "improve" game called "New Choice!"Check out Will Hines’s books: How To Be The Greatest Improviser on Earth, and Pirate, Robot, Ninja and his online improv school https://www.wgimprovschool.com! If you're interested in comic books, Will's podcast with his brother Kevin about comics is a must-listen it's called "Screw It We're Just Gonna Talk About Comics!"Theme song b...
2021-10-041h 10
Totally Rad!Mary Anthony!Comedian Mary Anthony (@maryanthony1) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about venting frustrations, dealing with difficult siblings, and they play a fun round of "Sticky Situations!"Follow Mary Anthony on Twitter @maryanthony1 or Instagram @mayeanthony!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and check out her podcast "Jam Space Pod!"Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz and check out his podcast "Inside Video Games!"Theme song by Ben...
2021-09-281h 05
Totally Rad!Richelle Meiss!Comedian Richelle Meiss (@ReeshMeese) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about a Christian version of Kidz Bop, dating and loneliness, troubling texts from cousins, and they improvise an ENTIRE MUSICAL! Follow Richelle Meiss on Instagram @ReeshMees, check out her podcast about the Bachelor TV show "Walk You Out," and her all-original HILARIOUS musical coming soon to a city near you, "Bachelor the Musical!" @bachelorthemusical on IG and Tik Tok!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on...
2021-09-201h 09
Totally Rad!Ryan Rosenberg!Comedian Ryan Rosenberg (@chosenberg) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about workplace ethics, dealing with the pressure involved with amateur sports, and how to do improv comedy, and they play a game called "New Choice!"Follow Ryan Rosenberg on Instagram and Twitter @chosenberg and check out his comedy team Big Grande whose hilarious character-driven improv podcast "Teacher's Lounge" is available on https://biggrandewebsite.com, and check out his excellent improv podcast with former Totally Rad guest Da...
2021-09-131h 07
Totally Rad!Jake Delaney!Comedian Jake Delaney (@jakeadelaney) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about hayrides, kissing decorum, and "Blockbluster!"Follow Jake Delaney on Instagram @jakeadelaney and check out his excellent TV show "The Filth" on Revery.tv or YouTube! Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and check out her podcast "Jam Space Pod!"Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz and check out his podcast "Inside Video Games!"Theme song by...
2021-09-071h 09
Totally Rad!Teenage Heartthrob Deckland (Lisa Gilroy)!Alyssa's classmate and "teenage heartthrob" Deckland (Comedian Lisa Gilroy, @TheLisaGilroy) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about dating and marriage as a teen, M. Night Shyamalan, and gender equality, and they put on a talent show with no preparation! Follow Lisa Gilroy on twitter and instagram: @TheLisaGilroy!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan!Follow professional audience member July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz!Theme song by Ben Ca...
2021-08-301h 07
Totally Rad!Dan Lippert!Comedian Dan Lippert (@danlippertcool) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about being tall but not a bully, what kinds of teachers everyone would be, and they play a raucous round of the improv game "Tales from Johnstown High!" Follow Dan Lippert on Instagram and Twitter @danlippertcool and check out his comedy team Big Grande, who have several hilarious podcasts such as "Teacher's Lounge" and "Preacher's Lounge" on https://biggrandewebsite.com, and check out his excellent improv...
2021-08-211h 12
Totally Rad!Andrew Grace!Comedian Andrew Grace (@andrewpgrace) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about high school sports, analogies, dealing with moms, and help Alyssa learn "How To Talk To Boys!"Follow Andrew on Instagram @andrewpgrace!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and check out her podcast "Jam Space Pod!"Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz and check out his podcast "Inside Video Games!"Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us...
2021-08-161h 08
Totally Rad!Jeremy Schmidt!Comedian Jeremy Schmidt (@ocarinaofcrime) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about See You At The Pole, sock folding, body image, and play a lively round of "Sticky Situations!"Follow Jeremy on Twitter: @ocarinaofcrime and check out his video game podcast "Video Games: A Comedy Show" on which July and Ben are frequent guests! Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and check out her podcast "Jam Space Pod!"Follow J...
2021-08-101h 20
Totally Rad!Rachel Chapman!Comedian Rachel Chapman (@LadyTomHanks) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about Tom Hanks films, Disney parks, and celebrity crushes, and they play a game called "Dating Coach!"Follow Rachel Chapman on Twitter and Instagram @LadyTomHanks, and check out her podcasts! "Inside the Disney Vault" in which Rachel and her co-hosts Oscar Montoya and Clare Loughran watch every Disney Channel Original Movie; "You've Got Hanks" in which Rachel watches every Tom Hanks film with guests; "This is the Mix," in which Rachel...
2021-08-021h 05
Totally Rad!Dennis Curlett!Comedian Dennis Curlett (@DennisCurlett) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about cell phone safety, familiar smells, and negative people, and they play a round of the HIT musical game "Pop or Christian?!"Follow Dennis on Twitter: @DennisCurlett and check out his feature film "Paradox Lost" coming soon to a theater near you www.paradoxlostthemovie.com! Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and check out her podcast "Jam Space Pod!"
2021-07-271h 07
Totally Rad!Jeremy Culhane!Comedian Jeremy Culhane (@JeremyCulhane) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about American Vandal-ism, Lowe's, and dating, and play a lively round of "Sticky Situations!"Follow Jeremy Culhane on Twitter: @JeremyCulhane and Instagram: @jazzy_jelly, and check out his new podcast "Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists!"Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and check out her podcast "Jam Space Pod!"Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz and che...
2021-07-181h 06
Totally Rad!The Game Boys (Nick Costanza & Tyler Schnupp!)The Game Boys of Johnstown High, step-brothers Nick & Tyler (Comedians Nick Costanza & Tyler Schnupp) join 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about video games, sibling relationships, and being a loser, and they play a game called "Video Game Intervention" in which they for some reason must decide if things are from video games or the Bible!Check out "COD King" Nick and "Baby" Tyler's very entertaining improv podcast on Linsay Deming Media, Reactivaders! Follow Nick Costanza on...
2021-07-131h 04
Totally Rad!Ronnie Adrian!Comedian Ronnie Adrian (@bonesadrian) joins 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 14-year-old intern Miranda Rae Hart (@miranda_hart) and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about the proper age for a young woman to start shaving, who actually writes the show, how to do comebacks, Ronnie's thoughts on the comedy community, and they play The Nice Game! Follow Ronnie on Twitter @bonesadrian and Instagram @bonesadrian and check out his new song (as RA 9tre) with Phil Augusta Jackson "Movie" on streaming music services! Follow Miranda Rae Hart...
2021-07-061h 13
Totally Rad!Zach Reino!Comedian Zach Reino (@ZachReino) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), and bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), in 1996 to discuss underage drinking, youth group couches, and they perform an improvised musical! Follow Zach on Twitter @ZachReino and check out his excellent improvised musical podcast OFF BOOK with Jess McKenna! Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and check out her podcast "Jammed Space Pod!"Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 for vide...
2021-06-281h 17
Totally Rad!Paul F. Tompkins!Comedian Paul F. Tompkins (@PFTompkins) joins 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about kissing, Hats in the Belfry, Summer Loving, favorite hymns, and play a game called "Make Alyssa's Life Funny!"Follow Paul on Twitter @PFTompkins, and check out his hilarious podcasts: Stay F. Homekins with his wife Janie, Threedom with Scott Aukerman and Lauren Lapkus, Superego with Jeremy Carter, Matt Gourley, and Mark McConville, and The Neighborhood Listen with Nicole Parker! ...
2021-06-181h 12
Totally Rad!Janie Haddad Tompkins!Actress Janie Haddad Tompkins (@janiehaddad) joins 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about ghosts, country music, and Catholic school, and play a game called "Country or Christian!"Follow Janie on Twitter @janiehaddad and Instagram @lebaneselooker, and check out her terrific podcast that started during lockdown, Stay F. Homekins! Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and check out her podcast "Jammed Space Pod!"
2021-06-111h 10
Totally Rad!Oscar Montoya!Comedian Oscar Montoya (@ozzymo) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) in 1996 to talk about fashion, EZ Squirt Ketchup, and Disney secrets, and play an "improvisation" game called Freeze My Life! Follow Oscar Montoya on Twitter and Instagram @OzzyMo, and check out his podcasts Inside the Disney Vault, Spanish Aquí Presents, and Podcast Killed the Video Star! Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.co...
2021-06-061h 09
Totally Rad!Anti-Smoking LIVE with Will Hines!Today we present a very special look back at the early days of Totally Rad, when it was a LIVE show at UCB Los Angeles, when we did a special 4/20 Anti-Tobacco Show!Comedian Will Hines (@williebhines) joined 16-year-old host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo) and 37-year-old sidekick Ben (@bencassil) in 1996 to learn about why smoking the drug tobacco is actually BAD! With special guest Lindsey McDowell (@LiNzee_)! And of course the Totally Rad crew: bandleader Janine Hogan (j9_Hogan), 14-year-old intern Miranda Rae Hart (@mirandaheartsyou) professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz), musician Thayer Frechette (@thayerfrechette)!...
2021-05-1656 min
Totally Rad!Jake Jabbour!Comedian Jake Jabbour (@wakeupwithjacob) joined 16-year-old host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo) and 37-year-old sidekick Ben (@bencassil) in 1996 to talk about what makes farts funny, falsifying AIM messages, and play a game of "Guess the Commercial," and the "improve" game "More, More, More, How Do You Like It? And By 'It' I Mean This Game!"Follow Jake on Twitter @wakeupwithjacob, and if you're interested in learning how to do improv comedy, Jake is the founder of one of the best online improv schools in the county, We Improv! Check them out at weimprov.org. Also check...
2021-05-071h 02
Totally Rad!Third Anniversary Talent Show! With Patrick Babbitt, Jiavani Linayao, Kiki Milner, Nick Mandernach, and Kevin T. Porter!It's Totally Rad's third anniversary since beginning as a live talk show at the UCB theatre in Los Angeles! To celebrate, we invited some of our past guests and all of our crew to put up a talent show! Thanks for listening and supporting the show, here's to the next three years! Featuring Talents from:Patrick Babbitt (@patrickbabbitt) "Is This The Chorus?"Jiavani Linayao (@jiavani) "Student Council Stump Speech"Nick Mandernach (@mandernick) "How To Draw a Stussy"Kiki Milner (@addictedtovibes) "Goth Poetry"Kevin T...
2021-05-011h 16
Totally Rad!Monica Loomba, Chelsea Morgan, & KP Parker!High School Soccer Girls (Comedy Team Best Actress) Monica Loomba, Chelsea Morgan, & KP Parker joined 16-year-old host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo) and 37-year-old sidekick Ben (@bencassil) in 1996 to talk about the crime of graffiti, soccer positions in life, and whether Alyssa can be in their friend group even if she is a born-again Christian!Comedy team Best Actress (IG: @bestactressLA) is Monica Loomba (IG: @monloombie), KP Parker (IG: @kpifthatscool), and Chelsea Morgan (@dootiecream)! Check out their website bestactresscomedy.com for some hilarious comedy videos! Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email...
2021-04-251h 10
Totally Rad!Matt Apodaca!Matt Apodaca (@MattApodaca) joins 16-year-old host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), 37-year-old sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July (@julydiaz) in 1996 to hear Matt's new rules about the mall, work out some bully issues, and play the hit game "What's With These Homies Talkin' 'Bout Boy Stuff?"Follow Matt Apodaca on Twitter or Instagram @MattApodaca to hear funny jokes and about his podcasts What's With These Homies Talkin' 'Bout Weezer and How Did This Get Played.Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on A...
2021-04-201h 06
Totally Rad!Carl Foreman Jr.!Comedian Carl Foreman Jr. (@C42YaDoor) joins 16-year-old host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), 36-year-old sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) in 1996 to talk about Catholicism and Dharma & Gregg, perform a classic skit, and play a lively round of Sticky Situations! Follow Carls Instagram @carlforemanjr, Twitter @C42YaDoor) and check out his website www.carlforemanjr.com!Janine Hogan does regular live-streaming music, follow her on Twitter for updates @j9_hogan!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on A...
2021-04-101h 04
Totally Rad!Julie Brister!Comedian Julie Brister (@bristahsouljah) joins 16-year-old host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), 36-year-old sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about gerbils coming back to life, favorite hymns, and how menstruation changes you!Follow Julie Brister on Instagram and Twitter @bristahsouljah, and if you're interested in improv, Julie is one of the best teachers in the world! You can take classes with her at www.wgimprovschool.com and losangeles.ucbtrainingcenter.com.Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple P...
2021-04-041h 13
Totally Rad!Angela Giarratana!Freshman star of Johnstown High School's "Sound of Music" Angela (comedian Angela Giarratana IG @giovanagiarratana) joins host 16-yr-old host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), 36-yr-old sidekick Ben (@bencassil), in 1996 to talk about breathing into each others' mouths, sing show tunes, and sing their feelings! Check out Angela on instagram @giovanagiarratana!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, PLEASE rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996
2021-03-2851 min
Totally Rad!Joey Bergren & Justin Sherman!Comedians Joey Bergren & Justin Sherman joined 16-year-old host Alyssa Sabo (played by adult comedian @alyssa_sabo) and 36-year-old sidekick Ben (played by 37-year-old comedian @bencassil) in 1996 to talk about boys' camp, bringing a friend on your date, and swearing, and play a fun game where to sing Alyssa advice! Follow Justin Sherman on Twitter @shermancomedy and Joey Bergren @joeybergren also on Twitter! Twitter! And check out their podcast "Everything Reviewed," the premise of which is that the hosts, Justin and Joey, review everything! I hope they review Totally Rad and I hope it gets...
2021-03-2058 min
Totally Rad!Dickie Copeland & Hannah Garcés!High School seniors and rumored witches Dickie (Comedian Dickie Copeland) and Hannah (Comedian Hannah Garcés) joined host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo) and sidekick Ben (@bencassil)) in 1996 to give the show a Tarot reading, discuss who is the alpha in their relationship, and try out a new skill Alyssa is learning, "improv!"Follow Dickie Copeland on Instagram @dickiepants, and follow Hannah Garcés @harnargargar! Also check out their weekly tarot readings every Thursday evening at 8:00 pm PT on Instagram live streaming account @itsonwith! Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us To...
2021-03-141h 17
Totally Rad!Nick Mandernach!Comedian Nick Mandernach (@ManderNick) joined host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo) and sidekick Ben (@bencassil)) in 1996 to talk about chewing gum in class, whether Nick is actually Jesus, and the boys bathroom. They also play a wild round of Sticky Situations! Follow Nick on Twitter @ManderNick Instagram @nickmandernach, and check out the animated show Duncanville on Fox! Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 for video content!
2021-03-051h 05
Totally Rad!Shaun Diston!Comedian Shaun Diston (@shaundiston) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) in 1996 to talk about holding hands with your crush, special school lunches in Miami, the psychology of rudeness in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and they play a game called "Guess the Commercial!"Follow Shaun Diston on Twitter: @shaundiston and check out his Patreon https://www.patreon.com/shaundiston to hear his podcast that was inspired by Shaun's many appearances on Comedy Bang Bang "We've Got to Stop Talking TMNT on CBB" with co-host Scott Aukerman. Also...
2021-03-011h 09
Totally Rad!Patrick Babbitt!Comedian Patrick Babbitt (@PatrickBabbitt) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about trombones, marriage, and sleepovers! They also sing a song about dads, play Sticky Situations, and hear from a mysterious character known as The "Milk" Man!Follow Patrick Babbitt on Twitter and Instagram @PatrickBabbitt!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 for video content!
2021-02-221h 08
Totally Rad!Carl Tart!Comedian Carl Tart (@CarlTart) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) in 1996 to talk about what white people do in church, fashion advice, and trying to act cool but farting instead! They also play an incredible game of Sticky Situations, and Carl sings a song about Alyssa's crush, Charle!Follow Carl Tart on Twitter: @CarlTart, check out his podcast Flagrant Ones, and check out his music under the name Juancho Ca$h!Follow Janine Hogan @j9_Hogan and check out her podcast Jammed...
2021-02-131h 16
Totally Rad!Andy Frasco!Musician Andy Frasco (@andyfrasco) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) in 1996 to talk about the mechanics of kissing, religion, and music!Follow Andy Frasco on twitter: @andyfrasco and check out his band "Andy Frasco and the U.N." here: https://awal.ffm.to/dwnd1pr.Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 for video content!
2021-02-061h 03
Totally Rad!Ms. Stephanie (Lisa Gilroy)!Alyssa's Guidance Counselor Miss Stephanie (Comedian Lisa Gilroy, @TheLisaGilroy) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about school dances, stuffing your bra, and dating your co-workers. They also play the hit improv game, Sticky Situations!Follow Lisa Gilroy on twitter and instagram: @TheLisaGilroy!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 for video content!
2021-01-2659 min
Totally Rad!Josh Simpson!Comedian Josh Simpson (@jarshsimpson) joins 16-year-old host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), 36-year-old sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and 14-year-old intern Miranda (@miranduhheartsyou) in 1996 to talk about smoking, Josh's rap career, and why boys don't carry purses, and they play a new game called "You Must Remember This, A Quiz is, Well, A Quiz!"Check out Josh's excellent improv and storytelling podcast "The Meat" and his youtube channel Lazy Susan.Intern Miranda Rae Hart is on Instagram @miranduhheartsyou.Theme song by Ben Cassil.Email us for...
2021-01-2059 min
Totally Rad!Kylie Brakeman!Comedian Kylie Brakeman (@deadeyebrakeman) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about astrology in the Bible, cheating, and farts and play a game where you have to be sad in a funny situation.Follow Kylie Brakeman on Twitter or Instagram @deadeyebrakeman.Theme song by Ben Cassil.Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 for video content!
2021-01-0559 min
Totally Rad!Jeremy Olson!Comedian Jeremy Olson (@jeremypolson) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about traffic cones, July's wife, "Wyphe," and ethnicity.Follow Jeremy on Instagram and Twitter @jeremypolson!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts--leave a funny rap and we will perform it on the show! Follow @totallyrad1996 or youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUXlBxnSEhdza0qywN_kDQ/about for video content!
2020-12-221h 00
Totally Rad!Kiki Milner!Guest Kiki Milner (@kikidostthouloveme) aka "Spiderella" brings her teenage goth energy to 1996 and joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_Hogan) to talk about the mall, smoking cigarettes, being bad, and writing poetry. They also do a weird skit, write a mad libs poem, and sing lots of songs.Follow Kiki Milner on Instagram: @kikidostthouloveme. Follow Janine Hogan on Instagram @j9_Hogan.Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts--leave a funny rap an...
2020-12-1558 min
Totally Rad!Dianne Durazo!Dianne Durazo joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about apologizing too much, insecurity, "Herman's Head," ghosts, evolution, and flirting. Later they play the hit game "First Impressions!"Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts--leave a funny rap and we will perform it on the show! Follow @totallyrad1996 or youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUXlBxnSEhdza0qywN_kDQ/about for video content!
2020-12-091h 03
Totally Rad!Alyssa's Mom and Grandma!In a very special episode of Totally Rad, Alyssa's Mom and Grandma join host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil) to discuss Alyssa's childhood, TV watching, Ouiji boards, and play the game Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts--leave a funny rap and we will perform it on the show! Follow @totallyrad1996 or youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUXlBxnSEhdza0qywN_kDQ/about for video content!
2020-11-2459 min
Totally Rad!Charlie Mihelich!Charlie Mihelich (UCBLA, Twitter: @charlesmihelich) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about lying, popular kids, atheism, how to punch up Bible stories, a turd mystery, and play a classic round of SLANGWORD!Follow Charlie Mihelich on Twitter @charlesmihelich and on Instagram @mihelicopter, and check out his podcast Baywatch Watch!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts--leave a funny rap and we will perform it on the show! F...
2020-11-171h 06
Totally Rad!Bennett Tramer!Bennett Tramer (Head Writer of "Saved By The Bell" @bennetttramer) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo) and sidekick Ben (@bencassil) to talk about writing the TV show "Saved By The Bell," being John Carpenter's roommate, the hidden meaning of John 3:16, whether Ben can predict the future, getting Bill Clinton on "Saved By The Bell," whether Lisa Turtle is really a Turtle, and how Alyssa would fit into the Saved by the Bell-iverse.Bennett Tramer is on instagram @bennetttramer. Check out the entire "Saved by the Bell" series on Peacock!Theme s...
2020-11-101h 04
Totally Rad!Nadia Osman!Comedian Nadia Osman (@msnadiaosman) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo) and sidekick Ben (@bencassil) to talk about Nadia's opinions on classroom pranks, have a Ben's Better Quotes that Alyssa actually likes, play a classic game of "Redo Alyssa's Life," and they all get VERY affected by some new fun music Ben plays.Check out Nadia on Twitter @msnadiaosman, and listen to her podcast Why Do You Know That? and check out her web series "Depressed" on Vimeo!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate a...
2020-10-301h 03
Totally Rad!Kevin T. Porter!Comedian Kevin T. Porter (@kevintporter) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) to talk about Elmo's trauma on Sesame Street, Kevin's childhood trauma, acoustic guitars, how to rewrite the Bible, vulnerability, systemic issues, and they play an ENTIRELY original music game called "Dove or Grammy."Check out Kevin T. Porter on Twitter: @kevintporter and Instagram: @kevintporter. And if you like Totally Rad you will like Kevin's podcast "Good Christian Fun," and his podcast about podcasters "Inside Voices."Like video games? So...
2020-10-2557 min
Totally Rad!July Diaz!Comedian July Diaz (@julydiaz) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil) to talk about the band Nirvana, whether he is a vampire, and to play a classic round of "Simba or Jesus?"Like video games? So does July, check out his video game podcast Inside Video Games, Ben and Alyssa have both been guests. It's really good!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts--leave a funny rap and we will perform it on the show! Follow @totallyrad1996 or y...
2020-10-1957 min
Totally Rad!Laura Di Lorenzo!Comedian Laura Di Lorenzo (@lauradi.lorezo) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) to talk about whether Alyssa looks like a teenage alien, why sidekick Ben needs to apologize, how to not blow it on a date, and what unspoken prayer requests are.Check out Laura Di Lorenzo on Instagram: @lauradi.lorezo, and her hilarious comedy team The Chonga Girls (@thechongagirls) with Mimi Davila.Like video games? So does July, check out his video game podcast Inside Video Games.
2020-10-1157 min
Totally Rad!Danny Beckman!Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo) got in a bit of trouble last episode with her dad, so she was grounded from hosting. Sidekick Ben (@bencassil) did his best to step in and interview this weeks guest, Alyssa's "cousin" and standup comedian Danny Beckman (as played by Alyssa). Ben and Danny are joined by bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_Hogan) and audience member July Diaz (@julyisthefuture) to discuss feminism, human anatomy, elevator conversations, and play the game "Make Ben's Life Funny."Danny Beckman is a stand-up comedian and philosopher who has played all the big clubs and festivals...
2020-10-0349 min
Totally Rad!Alyssa's Dad! (Guy Stevenson)Alyssa's Dad (Comedian and Writer Guy Stevenson) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and Intern Miranda (@mirandaheartsyou) to talk about childhood memories, Alyssa's family, memories, and back tattoos. Guy also joins in on a game called "Do You Even Freaking Remember?"Guy Stevenson (Groundlings, Mad TV) really did yard work throughout this entire episode. Follow his very occasional Twitter account @bigguystevenson.Follow Miranda Rae Hart at @mirandaheartsyou on Instagram, or her alter ego @KyleThinksUrWrong.Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for...
2020-09-2657 min
Totally Rad!Edgar Momplaisir!Comedian Edgar Momplaisir (@edgarmomplaisir) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and bandleader Janine Hogan (@J9_Hogan) to talk about Fred Savage, racism, and being a good friend, and to stage and intervention about Alyssa's "spiritual bullying." But mostly he's just there to keep the show on track and not break the premise!Follow Edgar on Twitter @edgarmomplaisir and check out his excellent podcasts "Culture Kings" with Jacquis Neal and his satirical take on performative PC culture, "The Wokest."Follow Janine Hogan on Twitter @J9_Hogan and check...
2020-09-181h 04
Totally Rad!Hannah Pilkes!Comedian Hannah Pilkes (@hannahpilkes) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) to find out if she is best friend material, play Subjective Double Dare, and re-enact the classic film "Ferrets Bueller's Day Off."Follow Hannah on Instagram @hannahpilkes or Twitter @HannahPilkes!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts--leave a funny rap and we will perform it on the show! Follow @totallyrad1996 or youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUXlBxnSEhdza0qywN_kDQ...
2020-09-111h 02
Totally Rad!Lindsey McDowell!Comedian Lindsey McDowell (@LiNzee_) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) to talk about Alyssa's problematic youth pastor, play Guess That Sound, do a skit, and sing some Disney songs. What a BLAST!Check out Lindsey on twitter @LiNzee_ and Instagram @LindseyMcqueen watch her excellent short film Dominique's Baby on Amazon.Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts--leave a funny rap and we will perform it on the show! Follow @to...
2020-09-051h 01
Totally Rad!Jiavani Linayao!Comedian Jiavani Linayao (@jiavani) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), and sidekick Ben (@bencassil) for the second episode of the podcast version of the Totally Rad talk show! Jiavani explains the perils of dating as a teen, improvises parodies of 90's hits, and even reads from her own journal!Check out Jiavani's website: https://www.jiavani.com/ and watch her in the "Between Two Ferns" movie on Netflix!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts--leave a funny rap and w...
2020-08-2858 min
Totally Rad!Will Hines!Comedian Will Hines (@williebhines) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), and sidekick Ben (@bencassil) for the first ever podcast version of the Totally Rad talk show! Will helps Alyssa with standup comedy, the role of a mother, and whether or not you should love yourself. They are joined by audience member July Diaz (@julyisthefuture) and surprise guest Alyssa’s Jazz Uncle, “Jazz” (@thayerfrechette). Check out Will Hines’s other podcasts: I Will Write Your Book, Screw It We’re Just Gonna Talk About The Beatles, and Screw It We’re Just Gonna Talk About Comics; and his books...
2020-08-1759 min
Convince Me102. Ayurveda: Rose Loves Cheese and SweetsComedian Rose (@ladyastronauty) thinks that the ancient Indian medicine Ayurveda can be helpful in our daily lives for everything from finding what types of foods agree with us to finding medicinal/lifestyle changes that can help disorders, such as using turmeric and reducing sugars. Along the way we discuss whether Thayer uses lotion as a food or a topical treatment, and whether soup is a drink or food. We get so deep into Ayurveda that we don’t have time to do a segment at the end.
Rose is a Director, check out her forthcoming project "Vanishing Act!" Check out Ros...
2018-06-281h 06
Convince Me101. Instagram Shopping: Brett Maline Has A Signature JacketComedian Brett Maline (@breezy__f__baby) loves it when ads appear on his Instagram feed. His argument is that the algorithm is your friend, it knows what you want, and will offer you things you cannot find in other places. Along the way we talk about comedy, relationships, and get a visit from a real weirdo from the coast. We wrap up the episode with another installment of Dolphin Chamber, and a real shocking revelation from Brett.
Check out Brett's hilarious video sketch team Genuine Jerks, seriously, they are great. You can also watch Brett at the UCB Los Angeles...
2018-06-221h 05
Convince Me52 Best of Convince Me: Ben Cassil, Geoff Kaufman, and Thayer Frechette Listen to Themselves Talk for an HourWell it’s been a whole year of Convince Me! We wouldn’t have made it this far without you, our loyal listener. Thanks Geoff’s mom! This week we take a look back at some of our favorite moments from year one including title matches, Thayer’s notebook, and some epic last minute convinces. Don’t worry we still manage to have off topic conversations, and we finally address Ben going to the bathroom whenever a character comes on the show. Four more years! Four more years!...is a chant you might be saying at some point. This episode is...
2017-04-251h 15
Convince Me41 Discworld: Ben Cassil Pratchetts It Up a NotchThe dudes are lonely this week with a no guest bro fest. Ben Cassil loves the Discworld satirical fantasy series of novels by Terry Pratchett, and he REALLY wants Geoff and Thayer to get on board. Seriously, Ben takes this one a bit too seriously. It's concerning. He covers everything from the multiple intersecting storylines in Discworld to the colorful characters and favorite quotes. And at long last, we introduce our new segment: DOLPHIN CHAMBER (no relation to Sharktank). Thanks everyone for reviewing us! We'd love more ratings and reviews on iTunes. You can follow us...
2017-02-071h 02
Convince Me36 2016 Commercials Only: Part TwoLast week we kicked off the Commercials Only compilation, and this week, we're doing the thing that happens after the kick off in football games with the second, and final installment of our 2016 Commercials Only! Convince Me is Geoff Kaufman @geoffklive, Thayer Frechette @thayerfrechette, and Ben Cassil @bencassil. Please take a minute and rate/review us on iTunes. It is helpful! Exclamation!
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2017-01-0436 min
Convince Me35 2016 Commercials Only: Part OneIn case you haven't been following the news, Thayer's brave, honest takedown of President-Elect Trump on his recent late night Youtube talk show, "Weird Times Vol. 4" got him exiled to Cuba. With Thayer as a (hopefully temporary) ex-pat, we soldiered on with a clip show! But this is not just any clip show, this one is full of those magical morsels we call "commercials." And as a bonus for faithfully reading this description, here is a custom commercial, written just for you! Are you tired of watching advertisements that feature boring products like deodorant, cars, and bug...
2016-12-2029 min
Convince Me32 Chipotle: Jake Fallon Kidnapped UsThis week's episode is a little... different. Jake Fallon, formerly a friend of the pod, kidnapped us and forced us to record an episode with him in the back of his van. As part of our prosecution against him, the Convince Me boys are publishing this episode for the world to hear! In the ep, Ben Cassil makes his case that Chipotle is a restaurant worth eating at once a week, Thayer deals with extreme torture, and the boys have a fun discussion about Friends. Thanks to DJ Jazzy Jeff for his various accommodations! Please hel...
2016-11-2953 min