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Good Things Are HappeningJimmy ShinJimmy has been mixing his musical and comedic talents all of his life. After graduating from California Western School of Law, Jimmy decided to take a more humorous path. His style of comedy is both clean and edgy...Combining great crowd work with storytelling, Jimmy is a true master of his craft and appeals to all audiences with his relatable humor. Check out his website, shows and comedy special: jimmyshindig.com https://jimmyshindig.com/ Good Things Are Happening is sponsored by Surfshark! Get a deal at https://get.surfshark.net/SH3q3 Listen to t...2024-11-2056 min
Second ChancesJulia Verdin’s Second ChanceVeteran filmmaker Julia Verdin is a multi hyphenate – she is known as accomplished producer, award-winning Director and has written a number of screenplays. She is also the founder of Artists for Change, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to create high impact film, television, and multimedia projects to inspire individuals, organizations, and communities to bring about positive social change. Having been in the film business for 30 years, Julia has established herself as one of Hollywood’s leading independent producers, with over 33 critically acclaimed feature films produced to date. She founded and has been running Rough Diamond Produ...2021-09-2657 min
Second ChancesVernon Davis's Second ChanceVernon Davis is a former American football tight end. The 15-year NFL veteran played for the San Francisco 49ers, the Denver Broncos, and the Washington Football Team. Even during his playing days, Vernon had his eyes on an acting career. He has already appeared in blockbuster movies such as Baywatch, as well as Hell on the Border. Davis was a celebrity contestant on Dancing with the Stars and serves regularly as a TV Host. Vernon exercises his producing skills by founding not one but two production companies, Reel 85 and Between the Lines Productions. Off the field, Davis navigates through...2021-08-2249 min
Second ChancesCara Lunsford's Second ChanceCara Lunsford began her nurse career in pediatric oncology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in 2008. She first discovered an interest in oncology when she worked as a sign language interpreter at Cal State Northridge, interpreting the Biology of Cancer class two semesters in a row. It was that class that put her on her path to become a nurse. As a nurse she witnessed, and experienced first hand, the level of burnout that was happening in the profession. She worked with her co-workers to create the first Supportive Care Committee aimed at providing a safe and supportive place fo...2021-08-081h 02
Second ChancesChristine Peake's Second ChanceChristine Peake is a model, writer, publicist, comedian and single mother. She was born in the North of England and moved to London at the age of 19 and pursued a successful career in modeling for 10 years and also wrote for the top two newspapers in England. She moved to Los Angeles and founded peakPRgroup, representing celebrities, brands and producing events. In 2020 she entered the world of comedy and had been performing with some of the country's best comedians. She resides in Santa Monica and is the mother to her 22 year old son Oliver. 2021-07-251h 01
Second ChancesAsher Gottesman’s Second ChanceAsher Gottesman is a spiritual entrepreneur, human connection coach and Rabbi in Southern California. Asher was 33 when he lost his multi-million-dollar business, with the resulting bankruptcy destroying what little self-worth he had as a provider to his family – he had hit rock-bottom. Asher found his road to recovery through the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. The experience marked the debut of an odyssey of self-discovery, trading ego for vulnerability, and leaving the pursuit of pleasure for the pursuit of meaning. Asher decidedly dedicated the rest of his career to helping others help themselves “restore wholeness” in their lives.2021-06-2044 min
Second ChancesTim Ryan's Second ChanceA tireless advocate for long-term recovery, Tim Ryan is no stranger to addiction. Despite a successful business career, Tim found himself in the grips of heroin and, ultimately, was sentenced to seven years in prison for drug-related convictions. Tim got clean and sober behind bars. 2021-06-061h 08
Story Worthy677 - Law School Bust with Comedian Jimmy ShinComic Jimmy Shin (Wok of Shame, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel) was going to law school while dealing huge amounts of drugs. Surprise surprise, that was against the law, and when he got busted it all fell apart. Listen to this incredible story about a father's love, a son's desire, and how drugs made it all ok. Join us EVERY Friday night at 7pm PST for Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show! LIVE and STREAMING on Facebook and YouTube with your host Christine Blackburn, comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and many more talented people like Wayne Federman, MaryLynn Rajskub, Mel...2021-06-0155 min
Story WorthyLaw School Bust with Comedian Jimmy ShinComic Jimmy Shin (Wok of Shame, The Tonight Show, Conan) was going to law school while dealing huge amounts of drugs. Surprise surprise, that was against the law, and when he got busted it all fell apart. Listen to this incredible story about a father’s love, a son’s desire, and how drugs made it all ok.
Join us EVERY Friday night at 7pm PST for Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show! LIVE and STREAMING on Facebook and YouTube with your host Christine Blackburn, comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and many more talented people like Wayne F...2021-06-0154 min
Second ChancesChristine Blackburn's Second ChanceChristine is the Producer and Host of the weekly storytelling podcast Story Worthy… celebrating 11 years in July. And she is also creator and host of the game show, Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show, now played WEEKLY streaming on Facebook and YouTube at 7pm PST Friday nights. She also produces a monthly storytelling show, The Story Worthy Hour of Power, at Flappers Comedy Club, the third Sunday of every month. Find out more at StoryWorthyPodcast.com2021-05-191h 06
Second ChancesKatie Riggs’s Second ChanceConsidered one of LA’s finest vocal coaches, Katie Riggs has been teaching voice for over twenty-one years. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Katie grew up at the knee of arguably the most distinguished and successful voice teacher in the business, her father Seth Riggs. His voice training has worked for many of the world’s best singers. It’s been studied by over 200 Grammy winners, including Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Cher, Tina Turner, Josh Groban, Barbara Streisand, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Julio Iglesias, Michael Bolton, Luther Vandross, and Madonna. Working side-by-side with her father has earned...2021-04-251h 05
Second ChancesPaul Costabile's Second ChancePaul Costabile is a host, comedian, writer, producer and entertainment reporter. He is the newest face on Universal Kids as the host of the iconic revival of Beat The Clock. He also appears on daily segments on NBC's New York Live and is the host of Doodle Wars on NBC’s digital network Bluprint. Most recently, Paul interviewed the band One Republic for The Netflix/NBCU series Once in a Lifetime Sessions and is a brand ambassador and face for Universal Kids. 2021-04-1253 min
Second ChancesDJ Verrett’s Second Chance“From Life in a Maze, to an Amazing Life” best describes De’Juan “DJ” Verrett. On February 6, 1990 DJ Verrett was arrested on drug charges at the age of 19, and was sentenced to 19 ½ years of imprisonment. After serving 16 years 10 months and 3 days in some of America’s most notorious federal prisons DJ Verrett was released on November 1, 2006. The day he was released DJ Verrett made the decision to change everything about him. 2021-03-281h 01
Second ChancesJF Harris's Second ChanceJF Harris is a former NY now LA based stand up comic and writer. You may have seen his stand up on the Late Late Show with James Corden or Bill Burr presents The Ringers on Comedy Central. JF has written for big stars like Will Smith and shows like Netflix's Magic For Humans. He tours regularly in arenas with his good friends The Impractical Jokers. JF also headlines clubs around the world from Hong Kong to Australia, the US and Canada. He's been part of the NY Comedy Fest, the Kennedy Centers District of Laughs, Just For Laughs Road...2021-03-1459 min
Second ChancesPastor Kyle Joachim’s Second ChanceKyle Joachim is a third-generation Presbyterian pastor, a recovering alcoholic, and a compulsive people-pleasing do-gooder. After working with Middle Eastern refugee youth in Berlin, Kyle moved to Los Angeles to study theology at Fuller Seminary. He served at churches in Hollywood and The Valley, but then took a break from church work to get some sobriety and perspective. Kyle helped run his father-in-law’s construction business before pivoting back to Christian ministry. He has now served as the pastor at Silverlake Community Church since 2018. His church is dedicated to bringing healing to the hurt in their c...2021-02-281h 04
Second ChancesGregg Adams’s Second ChanceGregg Adams’s life was forever changed in 2015 with the death of his wife, Leslie, from a long-time battle with Lupus. He became a single parent to his teenage son Tyler, who during this same time was also diagnosed with Type I Diabetes. How he successfully dealt with these hardships and challenges eventually led to Gregg becoming an empowering and inspirational speaker to colleges, police departments, and businesses. In his talks, he shares his incredible story and describes the step-by-step process he used for persevering and overcoming adversity when faced with life’s crossroads.2021-02-141h 00
Second ChancesJennifer Gimenez's Second ChanceJennifer Gimenez is an American model, actress, reality television personality, and addiction recovery advocate. She has appeared in music videos for Tupac Shakur, Babyface and Mick Jagger, in films such as Blow, Vanilla Sky, and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, and on TV shows such as The Bold and the Beautiful and Karen Sisco. She ranked 77 on Maxim magazine's 2001 Hot 100 list. She has appeared as the sober living House Manager for the VH1 reality television series, Sober House, a spinoff of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, on which she has appeared as a rehab technician at the Pasadena Recovery Center. She has...2021-01-311h 07
Second ChancesTamer Kattan's Second ChanceTamer began his comedy career in Los Angeles and New York, but very quickly began to tour internationally. His over-seas experiences include tours for the troops in Afghanistan, performing at the American University in Cairo (during the Egyptian revolution) and the Edinburgh fringe in Scotland, where he received three 4 star reviews from international press. He was most recently featured on Seth Rogen’s Hilarity for Charity event with Todd Glass and Hannibal Buress, won the 2015 World Series of Comedy, in 2017 won his episode of Comedy Knockout on truTV, 2019 won “Best of Fest” at Big Pine Comedy Festival & 3 weeks later won Th...2021-01-111h 09
Second ChancesJeff Greenstein's Second ChanceJeff Greenstein is a television writer, producer, and director known for his work on Friends, Will and Grace, Desperate Housewives, and countless others. Jeff was one of the writers on the Charmings. After that, he worked on Dream On for five seasons, before becoming a writer on the show Friends. He was the co-creator and co-showrunner of Partners and also created, produced, wrote for, and was the showrunner on Getting Personal. He was the head writer and showrunner for Will and Grace and also wrote, executive produced and directed for Desperate Housewives. Jeff is a member of...2020-11-241h 06
Second ChancesMegan Holiday's Second ChanceMegan Holiday has been obsessed with music for as long as she can remember and her record collection varies from Motown and The Beatles to Nirvana and Post Malone. Megan always had a love affair with listening to radio and it was when she first attended a local radio summer concert in college that she realized she could harness that passion into a career.2020-11-011h 02
Second ChancesSecond Chances and Near Death ExperiencesThis episode is different from the past ones. Instead of focusing on our guests' life stories, we focused on one particular event in their lives: Near Death Experiences. Tom Wells and Ken Cross tell their stories of seeing the other side.2020-10-051h 07
Second ChancesMatt Gallagher’s Second ChanceMatt Gallagher (comedian, actor, storyteller) has performed thousands of shows in comedy clubs all over New York and Los Angeles and is currently a regular on the Sunset Strip, at the world famous Comedy Store and at The Dojo of Comedy. A Stumble in the Woods, his "sober stand-up special you have to see" (Genius Recovery), is available on Amazon Prime.2020-09-2156 min
Second ChancesDawn Ritz's Second ChanceDawn Ritz is an international costume designer, stylist and conceptual artist who interweaves seamlessly between the worlds of music, film, television, commercials, fashion and art. She creates an alchemy of textures, fabrics and emotion across her characters elevating the power of their transformative journeys across multiple mediums be it, live performance, conceptual editorial or abstract experimental landscapes.2020-08-161h 09
Second ChancesGreg Roque's Second ChanceGreg Roque is a screenwriter and accomplished stand-up comedian residing in the Los Angeles area. He’s been featured on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle II and is the 2017 winner of the Uncle Clyde’s Comedy Contest at Flapper’s Comedy Club as well as a finalist in The US Comedy Contest.2020-08-0358 min
Second ChancesUzette Salazar’s Second ChanceUzette Salazar is radio personality, producer and TV host. She was the producer and on air personality of the popular radio show Sara & Vinnie on Alice 97.3, co host with Don Bleu on Star 101.3, and worked for numerous other radio stations. She Currently, does segments for KOFY TV-20 and voicetracks for Hall of Fame Music Radio.2020-07-1954 min
Second ChancesDanny Boy’s Second ChanceDanny Boy O'Connor is a rapper, hip hop artist, founding member of the rap group House of Pain, current member of the hip hop supergroup La Coka Nostra, creator of the Delta Bravo Urban Exploration Team, and owner of The Outsiders House Museum.2020-07-051h 30
Second ChancesAbby Roberge’s Second ChanceAbby Roberge, born Abbyram Roberge is an extremely talented and popular comedian who has been making everyone laugh. He has built a name for himself in the L.A. scene, regularly performing at The Comedy Store and Laugh Factory. In 2016, videos of his stand-up and sketches were viewed over 100 million times. He has performed at Just For Laughs Northwest, toured with Bill Burr, Bob Saget, Steve-O, and many more. As an actor, Abby has played in a major NBC pilot and just wrapped a guest-starring role on MODERN FAMILY.2020-04-1949 min
Second ChancesRosalee Mayeux's Second ChanceYou probably know Rosalee Mayeux from the cult classic The Lawnmower Man with Pierce Brosnan. A high-fashion Ford model in New York and Paris the 80’s, Rosalee moved to Los Angeles and played the quintessential mom in over 300 movies, commercials, and TV shows on ABC, NBC, CBS, Nickelodeon. Rosalee won The Columbine Writers Award for non-violent conflict resolution at the Moondance International Film Festival 2005 for not killing her sons’ drug dealer in the short, Coyote Nights. Catch her standup comedy at clubs all around Los Angeles, and watch her in the new YouTube series: Comedy Girls Road Trip wi...2020-04-051h 06
Second ChancesMatt Pinfield's Second ChanceMatt Pinfield is an American music personality, TV host and radio DJ best known as a video deejay on MTV and VH1. Pinfield also worked as a Vice President of A&R and Artist Development for Columbia Records.2020-03-221h 14
Second ChancesJoe Manganiello's Second ChanceJoe Manganiello is an actor, director, producer, and Emmy Award-winning narrator. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and during high school, he was captain of the football, basketball and volleyball teams. He went on to play varsity level in all three. It was during school that he enjoyed making films with his friends and, as a result, became interested in acting. He went on to study acting at Carnegie Mellon, after which he moved to Los Angeles. He landed a great first job as 'Flash Thompson' in Spider-Man (2002). He is also known for his roles as the werewolf Alcide...2020-03-081h 40
Second ChancesAlexandra Rose’s Second ChanceAlexandra Rose shares her journey of how she went from being a junkie to being an entertainment lawyer. After battling a heroin addiction, she got sober at the age of 19 and has been unstoppable ever since. She dropped out of high school at 16, got her GED, moved away from Massachusetts, got sober in Orange County, attended UCLA, graduated law school, and passed the bar exam just recently on her first attempt. Alexandra is also an open lesbian and talks about her scary and surprising coming-out story. Today, with 11 years of sobriety, she works for one of the...2020-02-2353 min
Second ChancesGerry Pass's Second ChanceGerry Pass is a Producer and President of Chrome Entertainment in Los Angeles, established in 2013. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts, he began his career at Paramount Pictures in NYC then moved to Walt Disney working for studio icons Gordon Weaver, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Dick Cook, Michael Eisner and Arlene Ludwig on many movies including TERMS OF ENDEARMENT, DOWN AND OUT IN BEVERLY HILLS, A CHORUS LINE and KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN.2020-02-0252 min
Second ChancesBobbie Brown's Second ChanceThe beautiful and talented Bobbie Brown was spotted in a mall in 1987 and said yes to entering the Miss Louisiana Teen USA Competition. After winning the pageant, Bobbie went on to star in 9 music videos, the most famous being “Cherry Pie” by Warrant. Chasing the Hollywood Dream, the actress and model won the spokesperson competition on Star Search 13 consecutive times and has 16 filmography credits. Most recently, Bobbie has authored two books, Dirty Rocker Boys and Cherry on Top, and has a podcast called “The Bobbie N’ Sharise Sweet and Sour Hour”. She has her own me...2020-01-191h 07
Second ChancesJason Rogers’s Second ChanceJason's uniquely Yankee American upbringing as an adopted Korean kid in Mr. Roger's white picket fence neighborhood of New Boston, New Hampshire gave him a distinctive "slant" on life, now put to hilarious use in his stand-up routines. The self-proclaimed "Caucasian Asian" put it this way in his "Go pahk yah cah" wicked-thick New England accent, "I created the show to incorporate all kinds of comedians. I wanted to stay away from an all Asian-, white-, black-, purple-, blue-themed show." American Me Comedy, is an evening of the best standup comedy featuring today's hottest working comics from all walks...2020-01-051h 01
Second ChancesDarrell Hammond's Second ChanceActor/comedian Darrell Hammond fondly recalls his first taste of show business at age five practicing the impressions of his family members on the porch of their home in Melbourne Florida. It wasn’t many years later when Darrell realized he wanted to submerse himself in the pursuit of bringing his comedy and impressions to a much bigger stage. For years now, Hammond has brought to life a cavalcade of politicians, media figures, celebrities and newsmakers on television. Darrell is known for being one of the most prolific comedians of his time. He holds the title for being the lo...2019-12-081h 04
Second ChancesANT’s Second ChanceANT, Former co-host of Second Chances Podcast returns to the show to catch us up on what’s going on in his life and career. Since leaving the cast, he continues to slay on stage, help others in comedy and recovery, and work for a better world battling addiction by starting a company, Continued Compliance.2019-11-241h 16
Second ChancesMark Brazill's Second ChanceMark Brazill is an American stand-up comic, television creator and executive producer. He is most well known as being the co-creator of the FOX situation comedy That '70s Show which aired for eight seasons, and continues to be a large part of the American pop-culture zeitgeist. Mark was also a consulting producer and later a producer of NBC's 3rd Rock from the Sun. Early in his career, he was an uncredited writer for the video game film adaptation Double Dragon, mainly for the comedy.2019-11-101h 06
Second ChancesAlonzo Bodden's Second ChanceA regular panel member on NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me, Alonzo Bodden has been making audiences around the country laugh for more than 20 years. In his stand-up special, Heavy Lightweight, which streams on Amazon Prime Video, he presents a range of topics from slavery, cell phones, and the #MeToo movement, to millennials, Kanye West and Taco Bell. As he says, "he likes to mix it up and hopes that audiences will join him for a laugh and a think, or two." Last year, Alonzo released his fifth comedy CD titled Man Overboard, and currently hosts the p...2019-10-271h 05
Second ChancesWelcome new co-host Jimmy Shin!Jimmy Shin joins Greg Baldwin as the co-host of Second Chances Podcast! Jimmy has been Mixing his musical and comedic talents all of his life. After graduating from California Western School of Law, Jimmy decided to take a more humorous path. While in Seattle, Jimmy won the honor of "Rookie Comedian of the Year" in the Seattle International Comedy Competition in 2005 and was advised by Ron Reid (The Producer of the competition) to move to Los Angeles. Although urged by his parents to become a lawyer, Jimmy decided to take a leap of faith and pursue...2019-10-1352 min
Second ChancesSecond Chances' Second ChanceGreg Baldwin, Cecilie Korst, and Charlene Goto get together in the studio and talk about the podcast, what it takes, and a little about Cecilie (which she finds totally unnerving because she prefers working behind the scenes). Second Chances is celebrating 90 episodes and is moving on to a slightly different format with a new co-host and more comedians. All three of us have loved the guests, co-hosts, and subjects, and we hope all of our listeners continue to enjoy the show!2019-09-2956 min
Second ChancesCharlene Goto’s Second ChanceCharlene Goto is a San Francisco native and has been working in market 4 since 2002 and is the owner of Go-To Productions, a creative services production company, specializing in producing quality audio content and entertainment through radio shows, podcasts & live broadcast events. A Television & Radio graduate of San Francisco State University, she got her start in broadcasting as a Production Assistant for the cable channel G4 TV, while also working on the award-nominated programs CyberCrime & Tech Live. She began her venture into radio with an internship on “The Sarah & Vinnie Morning Show”, a top-rated morning show on CBS Radio...2019-09-1536 min
Second ChancesOlivia Semple's Second ChanceIn the fourth grade, Olivia used to stare out the window of her second-story classroom and daydream. Her teacher declared that she would be a writer. He was right. Born in Quebec City, educated in Montreal and brought to maturity in Los Angeles, Olivia has worked as a freelance writer, translator, art gallery curator, and retail manager. In 2014 she quit a good corporate job and moved to Thailand to finish her novel. Today she works as a French-speaking tour guide and lives the globetrotting life of a digital nomad. In her downtime, she can be found in...2019-08-201h 04
Second ChancesChristine & Doug Fekete's Second ChanceDoug and Christine Fekete have an encouraging story of reconciliation. They were married for almost 20 years, divorced for eight, and have recently reconciled. Their journey begins when they met in college and continued in Nashville, TN, London, England, and includes four birth children AND four adopted children. Christine is a writer, actor, abstract artist and comic in the LA area. She is also the founder of THINK HAPPY STUFF- a gift company with a logo that reminds us that even the little things can make a big difference. Doug is the business director of THINK HAPPY STUFF and...2019-08-051h 00
Second ChancesJoumana Kidd’s Second Chance RebroadcastJoumana Kidd is an actress and journalist and former wife of retired NBA basketball star Jason Kidd. She has hosted shows for NBA television, E Television’s Extra, and has covered various Red carpet events including The Grammys and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies. After a very public divorce, Joumana was invited as a guest analyst on a variety of news programs and morning shows. Joumana co-stars in the VH1 Reality Series “Let's Talk About Pep.” She also appeared multiple times on Bethenny as a guest commentator and had her own show on NET TV (Catholi...2019-07-2155 min
Second ChancesJeff Hilliard's Second ChanceAs a satirical comedic innovator, Jeff Hilliard’s provocative point of view on the dark, twisted reality of modern-day society proves his creativity knows no bounds. His controversial music videos have garnered millions of views and recently been promoted by the likes of Charlie Sheen, Russell Brand, and Tommy Lee. Hilliard's film credits include opening Paul Schrader's Dog Eat Dog film starring Nicolas Cage and Willem Defoe. He also played the main antagonist officer Banks in Bernard Rose's award-winning film Frankenstein starring Danny Huston, Carrie-Anne Moss, Xavier Samuel, and Tony Todd.2019-07-071h 28
Second ChancesJacob Kilborn’s Second ChanceJacob Kilborn is a stand-up comic and musician originally from Perris California. He's inspired by George Carlin, Bill Hicks, and Richard Pryor. He has performed at The Comedy Store can be found often at The Dojo at Sycamore Tavern. 2019-06-241h 14
Second ChancesNatalie Fikes’s Second ChanceNatalie Fikes, joined on the podcast by her friend Tina Strange, is a highly sought after speaker, coach, #1 Bestselling Author, and The World’s Greatest Emcee™. As a speaker, she has been trained by New York Times Bestselling Author and Inc 500/5000 five-time honoree- Suzanne Evans, Larry Winget- six-time New York Times Bestselling Author and the Pitbull of Personal Development™, as well as leadership guru John Maxwell and Motivational Speaker Lisa Nichols. In December 2017, Natalie won first place in the Gusty Speaker Live Speak Off, hosted by Vernice Armour – the first African American female naval aviator where she was acquired by Keppl...2019-06-091h 03
Second ChancesMatty Staudt’s Second ChanceMatty Staudt is a 27 year broadcasting vet. Having worked as a producer, consultant, and mentor throughout his career, Matty is now serving as VP of Podcast Programming for iHeartMedia. He talks about his journey with long-time friend and the host of Second Chances, Greg Baldwin.2019-05-271h 05
Second ChancesJulie Kertes's Second ChanceJulie Kertes connects great brands with great people through celebrity and influencer events, editorial placement, focus groups and a consumer product awards program, the Hot Diggity Awards. She has extensive experience in marketing and communications, PR, non-profits, event planning and execution, and strategic partnerships.2019-05-0555 min
Second ChancesCory Reeder's Second ChanceCory Reeder is a writer, director, producer and founder of Renaissance Man Productions. Since moving his company to Los Angeles in 2011, he has been creating music videos for Hayley Kiyoko, Seether, Martin Solveig, Of Mice & Men, Five Finger Death Punch, and more. In between music video productions, Cory is devoted to directing narrative stories. In 2014, while directing the award-winning short film Unlikely Temptations starring Nic Novicki, Reeder was educated on the lack of representation people with disabilities have in media. Since then he has focused his efforts on all forms of inclusion behind and in fro...2019-04-101h 19
Second ChancesKerry Mondragon’s Second ChanceKerry Mondragon is an award-winning writer, director, and producer known for Da Sweet Blood of Jesus and Meet Me at a Funeral, He was born in Arizona and raised in the Bay Area. He got his start in advertising, working on commercials for Fortune 100 tech companies until moving to Los Angeles, California, in 2013. He recently wrapped the feature film Tyger Tyger which he wrote, directed, and produced.2019-03-181h 10
Second ChancesGreg Baldwin's Second ChanceGreg tells the story of his life, addiction, sobriety, and being of service to others. Greg Baldwin is a comedian, actor and VO guy. As an actor, Greg began his performance career in the 3rd grade with a hit rendition of Greased Lightning in the school talent show. He has been hooked ever since. A natural comedian, Greg performs in comedy clubs throughout Los Angeles and was a member of The Actors Theater of San Francisco. He has been the lead in 5 theatrical productions, acted in over 15 short films, and has voiced commercials for...2019-02-111h 00
Second ChancesWillie Macc’s Second ChanceWillie Macc has quickly come a long way as a member of young black Hollywood since first becoming known to a national television audience as the funny man on BET's extremely popular “College Hill Virgin Islands” in 2007. He has become one of the few Reality TV stars to make the transition from Reality TV to that of a working actor in Hollywood. He has been quite busy since his "graduation" from College Hill. Once he relocated back to Los Angeles from the Virgin Islands, he continued his small-screen run by appearing on multiple episodes of CSI, as well...2019-01-281h 06
Second ChancesNoel Wax's Second ChanceNoel has over 25 years of experience in sales, media, marketing, and partner development. Before founding GroundSwell Group, Noel held senior leadership positions at CBS Radio, KNBR radio, and World Cup Soccer. Dedicated to philanthropic causes, he was awarded Man of the Year by Hope and Heroes Children’s Cancer Hospital, and founded Noel’s Heroes, a non-profit that inspires high school and college cancer survivors. Noel grew up Los Angeles and earned a B.A in Business & Economics from U.C Santa Barbara.2019-01-131h 14
Second ChancesAlan Caudillo's Second ChanceAlan Caudillo studied Film and Political Science at the University of Colorado, and as it turns out learned a great deal about both from avant-garde filmmaker and mentor Stan Brakhage. Alan's photographed his first feature film, The Shot in 1994 and has since worked as a DP numerous features, television shows, commercials, documentaries and music videos. Alan for some reason studied Poetry at the Anne Waldman/Allen Ginsberg founded Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at the Naropa University and enjoys writing. Alan currently lives in Los Angeles and recently finished shooting season 2 of The Mick o2018-12-301h 33
Second ChancesJason Stuart's Second ChanceWhen you think one of the most prolific character actors, who’s also an outrageous openly gay stand-up comedian, one name comes to mind…. Jason Stuart. He has been in close to 200 film & TV shows! Jason is in one of the most anticipated films of the year playing a plantation owner in the Nat Turner biopic Birth Of A Nation starring Nate Parker & Armie Hammer. The Grand Jury and Audience Sundance Award winner from Fox Searchlight. Also, a director with the web series Mentor on Revry now which he also acts with Alexandra Paul & Paul Elia and dramatic new shor...2018-12-171h 07
Second ChancesDayna Keyes's Second ChanceBorn in the deep South, raised in Los Angeles, Dayna has been a professional voiceover actress since she was eight years old. She graduated from LA County High School for the Arts with a resume of radio and television spots, as well as many theater productions, already under her belt. Dayna went on to act in indie films, music videos and even more national television commercials. Dayna moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2000, continuing her acting career and studying broadcasting at the same time. She found her true home in radio and has been a...2018-12-021h 23
Second ChancesDennis Argenzia’s Second ChanceDennis Argenzia's love for music started as a young child and he's been fortunate enough to spend his entire adult life working in the music industry. He currently serves as Vice President for Asia Touring and Managing Director of Hong Kong and Singapore for Live Nation, and has worked with some of the biggest bands in history including Rolling Stones, Radiohead, Metallica, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Madonna, GNR, and Maroon 5. After working in LA for 16 years, he spent 8 years in Shanghai and now lives in Singapore with his wife and son.2018-11-181h 32
Second ChancesMike “No Name” Nelson’s Second ChanceMike “No Name” Nelson has been a popular on-air fixture on Bay Area radio for 20 years and also an accomplished TV host. Hosting shows nationally for Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, HGTV, and locally with Beer Money on KPIX, and Creepy KOFY MovieTime and Carpool Showdown on KOFY TV. A veteran voiceover talent and actor, Nelson has been featured in the films Cars (2006) and Head in the Sand (2009). He lives with his wife of 15 years and two young sons. He is a motorcycle fanatic, DIY enthusiast, builder of homes and hot rods. Mike is also the drummer for the legendary S...2018-11-051h 08
Second ChancesMatty Staudt’s Second ChanceMatty Staudt is a 27-year broadcasting vet. Having worked as a producer, consultant, and mentor throughout his career, Matty wanted to give back and started teaching at the Academy of Art University. There he developed the first podcast production program of its kind in the United States and their first branded content course. In 2017 Matty was named Digital Program Director for iHeartMedia San Francisco and a year later become the company’s and radio’s first VP of Podcast Programming overseeing all of the 755 locally produced podcasts in the iHeartRadio family of stations.2018-10-211h 05
Second ChancesJoumana Kidd's Second ChanceJoumana Kidd is an actress and journalist and former wife of retired NBA basketball star Jason Kidd. She has hosted shows for NBA television, E television ‘s Extra, and has covered various Red carpet events including The Grammys and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies.2018-10-0755 minSecond ChancesKeith Somers's Second ChanceAfter nearly six consecutive years of working as a body-guard to the rich and famous, Keith landed his most lucrative contract in November 1992. The very next day, he decided to go out and celebrate his good fortune at a popular restaurant/nightclub on the infamous Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. At 2 o’clock the next morning, Keith and his friends left the restaurant/nightclub, and shortly thereafter, he was the initiating party in a multi-car collision which resulted in the death of another young man and multiple injuries suffered by the survivors. Keith was charged an...2018-09-231h 13
Second ChancesMatt Nolan's Second ChanceMatt Nolan is an actor and voice-over artist. He has appeared in Oscar Winning Best Picture Argo, directed by Ben Affleck, and films Only the Brave, Jersey Boys, Stolen, and more. His TV credits include Love, The Librarians, 2 Broke Girls, Grimm, and many others. He has voiced countless animated tv shows, commercials, and video games and has lent his voice to dozen's of blockbusters such as Black Panther, The Avengers, Deadpool, War for the Planet of the Apes, and X-Men: Days of Future Past. Matt lives in the Hollywood Hills with his wife and two children. Sponsored by C...2018-09-091h 09Second ChancesNason Buchanan's Second ChanceNason Buchanan is Senior Regional Program Coordinator, Mayor's Office of Public Safety. Born on the Southside of Chicago and raised in Gary, Indiana, Nason's purpose and goals are to empower youth and their families, he has become a dedicated and influential man of service in Los Angeles. Since 2011 Buchanan has lead within the GRYD office facilitating various initiatives including the city’s Gun Buy Back program and President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative. He also assisted with the Mayor’s Office Domestic Violence initiative across the city. Sponsored by Chapelure Media http://chapeluremedia.com and Dimension...2018-08-271h 17
Second ChancesLindsey Glass is a Beautiful SoulLindsey Glass is the daughter of veteran author, playwright and director Leslie Glass and the granddaughter of Milton Gordon, producer of Lassie and other beloved early TV series. Her father, Ed Glass, is an investment banker and consultant and her brother, Alex, is a successful literary agent and founder of Glass Literary Management. In 2011, Lindsey co-founded the non-profit Reach Out Recovery and served as Chairman of the Board for five years. Reach Out Recovery has become the number one addiction recovery site in the country, reaching half a million people every month. She has served as a...2018-08-131h 08
Second ChancesLarry Clarke is a BallerinaLarry Clarke is an actor, director, and writer with 80 credits to his name. He is also a husband, father and, according to his wife Fielding Edlow, a ballerina. Larry grew up primarily in the suburbs of Maryland. His mother, Dolores was a teacher and an activist. His father, Emerson, was a ballistics engineer at Aberdeen Proving Ground. He is the youngest of 5 children. Larry attended Towson University where he majored in Theater. His professional stage debut was in David Hare's "A Map of the World" at Baltimore's prestigious Center Stage theater. He performed there for t...2018-07-301h 15
Second ChancesFielding Edlow is Pure Wow.Sobriety, marriage, dead cats (no, not really). Fielding Edlow shares her life journey with Greg Baldwin. They get super-excited about acting, Transcendental Meditation, She’s a hard-worker, in recovery and super-honest. Fielding is the creator and star of the award-winning web series BITTER HOMES AND GARDENS, which is swiftly becoming THE must-watch web series. Fielding Edlow is a writer, performer and stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles who Variety calls “a gifted scripter with virtuoso material”. Along with Iliza Shlesinger and Fortune Feimster, she was recently named one of the “six funniest women in Los Angeles right now” (Pu...2018-07-151h 17Second ChancesBrian Scannell: from Gutter to GlitterBrian Scannell is a native of Boston, Massachusetts, and has the accent to prove it. He is an actor and producer, known for Gone Baby Gone (2007), The Master (2012) and The Town (2010). He went to Spofford Hall in New Hampshire, which sounds like a posh private school, but it’s not. Since getting sober on March 5, 1988, he’s been all over the world, done electrical work, been in IT sales, toured with a band, drove cross-country, and saw the Aurora Borealis. He happened to be in California and was discovered in Hollywood during a period in his life when he w...2018-06-261h 04
Second ChancesYusef Andre Wiley Flipped His LifeRaised in the Compton and South Central Los Angeles area at the age of 13, Andre started gang bangin’ and was arrested as a juvenile, later as an adult and sentenced to life in prison in February 1991. During a time in solitary confinement reading the autobiography of Malcolm X and the World Almanac Andre converted to Islam, taking on the name “Yusef," and it was his spiritual faith that took him away from the destructive lifestyle of the gangs to a more purposeful way of life. Yusef has now been working for many years to end gang and yout...2018-06-101h 13
Second ChancesAlyshia Ochse RebroadcastAlyshia Ochse grew up in Northern Kentucky, where she spent her tomboy childhood playing sports and secretly writing poetry. As a true Scorpio, she enjoyed observing the spirited vulnerabilities and mysteries of human beings. Then, she embraced pen and paper. She journaled every chance she had and started writing intense poetry that helped her understand the world around her and her place in it. This eventually turned into a book, a podcast, and an acting career. Though a southern girl at heart, Alyshia has embraced the gorgeous California sun, where she resides with her Mediterranean ch...2018-05-2757 min
Second ChancesRichard Berman is a PianistIn a town where talent and creativity abound, it is exciting to discover that "rare find" among the masses. Richard Berman is not just a pianist among thousands in Los Angeles; he is a gifted musician and entertainer...an "artist's artist" as others often refer to him. Having spent fourteen years traveling the high seas performing on "six-star" Crystal Cruises, the world’s most luxurious and prestigious cruise line, Richard has touched hundreds of thousands of fans who have appreciated his talent, his style, and his unique ability to create a memorable experience...each and every time.2018-05-2151 min
Second ChancesJeremy Christian Honors New OrleansJeremy Christian is a musician and comedian from Louisiana. He grew up poor with 9 brothers and sisters and turned to selling drugs to put himself through school. From Katrina to a cancer scare to finding and meeting his biological father, his resilience and talent have seen him through the highs and lows of his journey.2018-05-151h 03
Second ChancesComedian Tammy Pescatelli Can't SchmoozeComedian Tammy Pescatelli talks with Greg and Joey about her life, friendship, addiction, parenting, and the business of comedy. She tells stories of living in a stripper colony and how sometimes her personality gets in the way, especially when ugly socks are involved. If none of this makes sense, it will when you listen. Promise.2018-05-061h 13Second ChancesBoxing and Life Lessons: Ricky QuilesGrowing up rough, bullying, boxing, and rehab - Ricky Quiles was in trouble and he talks about it all. Now he’s 13 years sober and says it is the best decision he’s ever made in his life. He’s a champion in boxing, but he’s also a champion of himself now in sobriety. Ricky "Showtime" Quiles is a four-time championship prizefighter, boxing trainer, and owner of Ricky's Boxing Gym. He enjoys using his 18 years of professional experience, both in and out of the ring, to teach others about the sweet science of boxing. Currently, Ricky trains over...2018-04-3053 min
Second ChancesJimmy Shin Found His TribeJimmy Shin was set on being a successful lawyer, but the pressure threw him into a tailspin. Find out how he got out and now loves what he does, working with all his friends. An amazing turnaround and second chance at life. Jimmy has been mixing his musical and comedic talents all of his life. After graduating from California Western School of Law, Jimmy decided to take a more humorous path. While in Seattle, Jimmy won the honor of "Rookie Comedian of the Year" in the Seattle International Comedy Competition in 2005 and was advised by Ron Reid (The Producer...2018-04-2242 min
Second ChancesSteve Bluestein Stopped the ShowComedian, author and playwright Steve Bluestein is on Second Chances telling the amazing stories of his time on the comedy scene, life, cancer, depression and his mother. He’s seriously funny and funny about serious subjects. Listen as he schools Greg and Joey about the early days of standup before there were comedy clubs.2018-04-1557 minSecond ChancesMargo Romero: from Brady Bunch to Total SilenceMargo Romero is an Independent Producer and Director and has worked on over 100 projects. She is CEO of Blank Page Entertainment, Inc., which allows her to create a working environment that supports individual creativity and team work. The goal of BPE is to create content with integrity, entertainment and value. BPE specialties are advertising, art direction, budgeting, com, production, and radio. Margo and partners have produced several feature films, including “SIBLING RIVALRY”, “HOOKERS FOR JESUS” and the just completed, “BUTTERFLY”. BPE produces indie commercials and music videos, high end wedding and special event videos, demo reels, television pilots and sizzle reels...2018-04-091h 02
Second ChancesKirk Baltz Nails the RoleKirk Baltz was born in New York City, New York. He is best known for his role as Officer Marvin Nash, an LAPD police officer in the famous torture scene of the 1992 Quentin Tarantino film Reservoir Dogs. Kirk also starred in another film written by Tarantino, 1994's Natural Born Killers, as Roger. His other film credits include the 1990 drama film Dances With Wolves, the 1997 action film Face/Off and the 1998 political satire Bulworth. Kirk has appeared in many made-for-television films, and starred in the 1999 miniseries To Serve and Protect. He starred in the short-lived 1992 television series Human...2018-04-0257 min
Second ChancesJoey Feldman RebroadcastAccused by his mother of killing his father, renowned artist Joey Feldman turns tragedy into triumph. Joey talks about his life, from stealing the family silverware to fuel his habit to his father dying in his arms, to his mother’s cancer treatments; his story is filled with amazing ups and downs. He talks about his recent past when he moved in with his girlfriend, Mo: “I was painting restaurants, doing decorative faux finishing to make ends meet. I was miserable I was in a spiritual prison. She said, ‘You're not drawing anymore - you’re miserable.’ She gave me...2018-03-2536 min
Second ChancesCatherine Just Loves MaxCatherine Just is an award-winning photographer, artist, and mentor living in Los Angeles, California. She travels the globe capturing the Breath, Heartbeat, and Pulse of the planet with her 4x5 camera, Polaroid, Pinhole and other alternative film cameras. Her most prized creation is her son Max Harrison who happens to have Down syndrome and teaches her the most valuable tool for creativity is love. After getting sober from a crystal meth addiction at the age of 18, Catherine has been using photography as a tool for transformation. She feels that the truth lives in-between the words as underneath...2018-03-1858 min
Second ChancesCarnie Wilson RebroadcastThis week we are taking a break and rebroadcasting our interview with Carnie Wilson. Carnie Wilson is the daughter of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys and of his first wife, former singer Marilyn Rovell of The Honeys. She co-founded Wilson Phillips with her younger sister Wendy and childhood friend Chynna Phillips when they were in their teens. They released two albums, Wilson Phillips and Shadows, and Light, which between them sold 12 million copies. The group also charted three No. 1 singles and six top 20 hits in the United States before disbanding in 1993. Wilson married musician and music...2018-03-111h 07
Second ChancesBob Nickman is the Exploding HumanBob Nickman is one of the funniest dudes we know. He was a stand-up comedian for 14 years, appearing on television and headlining clubs and colleges across the country. He segued into television writing, beginning on the hit series Roseanne. He has also written on The Drew Carey Show, Mad About You, Freaks and Geeks and Mark Maron among others. He has sold pilots to ABC, NBC, Fox and Nickelodeon and worked on the award-winning documentary “Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Laughter.” Bob Nickman won a writing award from The Valley League for his irreverent one-man show, “The Head.” He is al...2018-03-051h 18
Second ChancesNancy Linehan Charles Erupts, Interrupts, and Disturbs the PeaceNancy Linehan Charles is a fireball of funny bravery with a resume that rocks. In her 40’s, she drank unstoppably and got sober after realizing that she was screwing up her life. She’s been sober now for 32 years. At age 49, she came to Hollywood. She has appeared in more than 70 films and television programs as well as stage productions. At age 71, she was arrested for doing Shakespeare in the street and refusing to leave. Six months ago, she had a Shakespeare line tattooed on her body. At age 75, she jumped out of an airplane. Along the way, Nancy learn...2018-02-251h 02
Second ChancesMarisa Peer’s Advice is Hypnotic!Marisa Peer planned to become a child psychologist but decided to become a hypnotherapist and psychotherapist as she saw how effective results orientated hypnotherapy was. She is now a best-selling author, motivational speaker and leading celebrity therapist and pioneering hypnotherapist trainer. Her books include You Can Be Thin: The Ultimate Programme to End Dieting...Forever, Ultimate Confidence: The Secrets to Feeling Great About Yourself Every Day, Trying to Get Pregnant (and Succeeding) and You Can Be Younger. Her engaging and amusing talks are peppered with anecdotes from an unparalleled career in which she has helped thou...2018-02-181h 17
Second ChancesChelsea Skidmore Takes the World on Her Own TermsChelsea Skidmore is a comedian and is also an actress and director, known for No Leftovers (2017), Leah & Chelsea Have a Sleepover (2017) and Sandy Wexler (2017). She was born and raised in New York and after wasting 6 years in college partying (at a 4-year school) she graduated from Pace University with a BA in Communications. Chelsea is now based in Los Angeles and performs nightly at venues including The Comedy Store, Improv, Laugh Factory and Ice House in addition to touring across the country. She co-produces a monthly stand-up show at The Comedy Store in Hollywood called Home A...2018-02-1158 min
Second ChancesTodd Zalkins talks about his detox, his movie, and our nation’s opioid epidemic.Todd Zalkins is an interventionist, public speaker, and author, but he hasn’t always been. His past is checkered with sex, drugs, and punk-rock, and Z-Man, as he is known to his friends, spent a lot of time with all three with the band Sublime. In fact, he spent 17 years poisoning his body with opiates. He describes his 15-month detox as Satanic, the cherry on top of which was a bout of insomnia that lasted 44 days. Now clean and sober for 11 years, Z-Man dedicates his life to helping others. Todd Zalkins is also a storyteller, motivator, and th...2018-02-0445 min
Second ChancesAlison Arngrim is a Total Prairie BitchAlison Arngrim is best known as “Nellie Oleson” from "Little House On The Prairie” and has learned to love being hated. Her past is much darker, though. In addition to the pressures and baggage that comes with being a child star, she is a victim of incest and sexual abuse. Despite the trauma, she is one of the most loving and giving people we know, using her voice for good with causes that address AIDS, hunger, and child protection. Alison is also a comedian and an author. Her one woman show "Confessions of a Prairie Bitch" has now become a worl...2018-01-2851 min
Second ChancesZack Tiegen Delivered Weed to Dennis HopperActor, cinematographer, and martial artist Zack Tiegen tells the story of his first job in Hollywood, which involved delivering marijuana to Dennis Hopper. Zack is also a recovering addict who has lived all over the world. When he was in Thailand, he had a drug-induced, out of body experience and was ready to die. As he literally saw his soul leaving his body, a vision of his life purpose came to him and he took a life-saving breath. That set the tone for the rest his life: getting clean and serving others. Get ready for 1-minute gong...2018-01-2157 min
Second ChancesAnxiety? Insomnia? Dr. Mike Dow Solves It!Are you an insomniac? Do you have anxiety? This Doc has a solution. Actually, he has a 14-day plan of easy-to-do tasks to help finally relieve your issues. Dr. Mike Dow talks about how stress hormones affect your daily life, disorders and addictions according to your personality type, and what foods help and hurt. His new book, Heal Your Drained Brain, talks about getting the balance you need and is being released in February 2018. This episode blew our minds and changes everything. Mike Dow, Psy.D, is a highly sought-after psychotherapist and the New York Times best-selling...2018-01-141h 04
Second ChancesMelaniey Vesey Was Shot by Her First Girlfriend.Melanie Vesey began dancing at the age of 5 in Michigan and is now a successful businesswoman and comedian. Between all of that, she got addicted to drugs, got kicked out of Juilliard, realized she was a lesbian, got shot by a New York City police officer, lived with a drug dealer, got sober, had a baby, moved to Los Angeles, got married…did we mention she got shot? Listen to her incredible story full of highs and lows. It’s amazing. Melanie Vesey is an accomplished comedian, actress, filmmaker, and dancer. Trained at the Juilliard School at Lincoln C...2018-01-0859 min
Second ChancesA Special Year-End RecapComedians ANT and Greg Baldwin talk about the year that was 2017, their guests and how the podcast got started. Enjoy! A special thanks to all of our guests: Margaret Cho, Jay Westbrook, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Perez Hilton, Stephanie Shullman, Hugh Sheridan, Eric Lampaert, Ian Harvey, Joey Feldman, Rocco Stowe, Paul Casey, Ritch Shydner, PJ Stahl, Gerry Feltman, Elaine Hendricks, Terri McDonald, Alex Plank, Jimmy Shin, Carnie Wilson, Greg Cope White, Cort McCown, Mary Carey, Maury Sterling, Jamie Kennedy, Anna David, William Constantine, Amy Dresner, Willie Aames, Tony Tripoli, Alishia Ochse, Elissa Rosenthal, Bobby Lee, Greg Behrendt, Mara Shapshay...2017-12-3117 min
Second ChancesMiles Szanto’s Mother was “Joan of Narc”A working actor since age 8, Miles Szanto saw two sides of life—the privileged life of a working actor and the concrete walls of jail. His parents were addicted, then clean, then addicted, trafficking, in prison…he felt ashamed of his blood and felt unsafe, but acting saved him, and keeps saving him. The greatest lesson he is learning now is to not let external forces validate how he feels about himself; that he has worth no matter what happened in the past or what he is working on. Miles has been working professionally as an actor sinc...2017-12-2457 min
Second ChancesIs that Denzel Washington or London Brown?Born and raised in Los Angeles, London Brown is a trained actor, dancer, comedian and impressionist (his Denzel Washington is epic). He talks with ANT and Greg about growing up in the hood, humor saving lives, becoming famous and the death of his baby brother, which shook his world. London Brown is one of LA's hottest up and coming comedians. but he is also much more than that. London is also a trained actor, dancer, and impressionist. He stars on the HBO series "Ballers" as the character Reggie opposite Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Previously he was the l...2017-12-181h 09
Second ChancesTalent Agent Devin Mann Shed His Fear of FailureDevin Mann is an agent at William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, but isn’t your typical talent agent. His personal life has thrown him curve balls that would crush anyone. Having disabled twins, the grief of losing one at age 2, and divorcing his alcoholic wife were all devastating, yet Devin still learns, adapts, and shines. Devin comes from a family of writers and grew up surrounded by politics in Washington, DC. As a student at Columbia University, he was influenced by music and got into the art scene. In 1992, Devin moved to Los Angeles to get into the fi...2017-12-101h 07
Second ChancesMara Shapshay’s Life Was Saved by Carrie FisherMara Shapshay is a cute little Prada-wearing Jewish girl who is a mental health advocate who bakes nut-job nutter-butters and schizophrenic snickerer-doodles. Oh, and she is a comedian. In 2005, Mara hit a bottom and checked into rehab. Upon leaving rehab Mara was fired from her job, going through a divorce and was homeless. Carrie Fisher took Mara in. In 2008, Mara became a stand-up comic performing regularly at The Comedy Store, Improv, and the Laugh Factory. Mara is also a producer/host of two successful comedy/variety shows. Mara’s story is a beautiful transformation from rock-bottom to Hollywood-top.2017-12-0345 min
Second ChancesGreg Behrendt Took Pet MedsGreg Behrendt doses out pearls of wisdom about raising girls, prejudice, politics, mental illness, depression, women, relationships, cancer, relapse (taking the dog’s pills), and joining the opioid crisis. Through all his dark thoughts, trials and challenges, clarity finally came with his cancer diagnosis. He is now living in the moment and helping other people. His favorite saying in recovery is, “Bring the problem here, take the solution home,” which he tries to practice each day. Mantastic, Greg Behrendt. Mantastic. Greg Behrendt is an American comedian and author. His work as a script consultant to the HBO sitcom...2017-11-261h 12
Second ChancesBobby Lee is a Provoked PandaThis podcast is offensive (and also very funny). We will get letters and they will be scathing because unforgivable things are said and no apologies are made. But this is the kind of irreverent comedy that Bobby Lee is known for. From Down syndrome to winning homosexual chicken, no one and nothing is safe. Bobby Lee is an actor and stand-up comedian known for MADtv (1995), Paul (2011) and Pineapple Express (2008). He began taking meth and marijuana around 12, and went through three drug rehab attempts, ending his meth abuse around age 17. At 18, Bobby moved out of his p...2017-11-191h 10
Second ChancesElissa Rosenthal Died and was Brought Back to LifeElissa Rosenthal is an actress and writer, known for 5am (2013), Live Nude Girls (2014) and The Tommy O Show Starring America (2011). She grew up in Long Island, New York, graduated the Second City Conservatory at age 19, and performed with Second City for 7 years. For 5 years she toured as a stand-up comedian and In the midst of that pursuit, she struggled with addiction. Listen as she talks about her family, her death, and sings lullabies as Christina and Britney!2017-11-1246 min
Second ChancesAlyshia Ochse and the One Night Stand from HellAlyshia Ochse is a Southern girl in Sunny SoCal. She is an actress, a writer, and a podcaster, and spills the beans about her life and moving to Hollywood. Listen to stories of Paris Hilton slapping her mom, wearing fairy costumes, getting fired, getting un-engaged and getting it on. Alyshia is our first guest who got a second chance with herself, finding empowerment and learning to love. This beautiful guest has a beautiful spirit. Listen to this podcast and hers, “That One Audition.” Alyshia's latest book, "Life Letters" is available on Amazon, but it was through acting that...2017-11-0557 min
Second ChancesTony Tripoli Gets Seriously Schooled by Joan RiversTony Tripoli is a hilarious gay comedian. He talks about TV, lesbians, Joan Rivers, Kathy Griffin, gay cruises, coming out, dating, and musicals. (Warning: you’re going to be Googling images of Charlie’s Angels.) Tony knew he was gay at age 4 and came out of the closet at 18. From breakups over breath mints to jealousy and stolen passwords, Tony has been through some serious heartbreak. After 9 long years, he’s back in the dating pool and letting himself love again. It’s all gay banter all the time!2017-10-271h 10