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The Squirrel News Podcast#40: Solarpunk utopias and benevolent AIThe solarpunk movement creates utopias of how the future might look if humanity succeeded in solving major contemporary challenges. Jeremy Dela Rosa and Nico Shi are part of it. In this episode, they tell us why the world needs new utopias that are open to technological progress, and how they connect communal living with benevolent AI.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf
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www.jeremy.love
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2026-01-2043 min
The Squirrel News Podcast#39: From viewing to doing: How to use entertainment to change societyNick Hudson and his organisation E2AC (entertainment to affect change) are bridging the gap between two worlds: entertainment and non-profits. In this episode, Nick explains to us, how he came to create a "philanthropic Netflix", how E2AC inspires movie lovers to take action, and why donating and supporting a cause can be addictive.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf
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E2AC Website: www.e2ac.org
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2025-11-1852 min
The Squirrel News Podcast#38: The Connection CureIn a new medical trend, more and more doctors are prescribing outdoor pursuits and social activities instead of drugs and medication. Solutions journalist Julia Hotz has spoken about this topic on our podcast before. In this episode she returns to talk with us about the book she has written on the subject in the meantime: "The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging."
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf
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Julia Hotz, The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service...
2025-04-0340 min
Longevity Junky122: The Science of Laughter & Longevity with Ed CrasnickEmmy-winning writer and comedian Ed Crasnick joins Buck and Nikki to explore the connection between humor and health. From his work on Curb Your Enthusiasm to his passion for mental health advocacy, Ed shares how laughter reshapes our minds, reduces stress, and even boosts longevity. Plus, Nikki and Buck dive into Reddit’s latest medical misadventure and share their personal experiences with stem cell therapy.Learn more about Ed Crasnick:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0186553/Bioxcellerator is offering our listeners special discounts and offers on stem cell therapy. If you ar...
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The Squirrel News Podcast#37: Meet a JewPrejudices about Jews are still widespread today. Yet many young people in Germany have never consciously met a Jew. The project ‘Meet a Jew’ aims to change this by bringing Jewish volunteers together with school classes and clubs. In this episode, project coordinator Masha explains what the encounters achieve and why many participants are amazed by them.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf
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Project website
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2024-05-1444 min
The Squirrel News Podcast#36: Rediscovering the past to shape the future – with special guest Jim KleinIn this special, personal episode, we continue our conversation about history with a special guest and a special project in which Jonathan's father recently rediscovered the story of Kurt Klein and Gerda Weissmann Klein: two Jews who left Germany during and after World War II, married and became very well-known in the US due to Gerda's book "All but my life" – but remained almost unknown in Germany. In this episode, we speak with their son Jim Klein about how his father Kurt saved Oskar Schindler, lessons from his mother for politics today, and the meaning of re-establishing contact with a...
2024-04-2355 min
The Squirrel News Podcast#35: Personal notes on current events and the pastIn this episode, Ed and Jonathan, a Jew in LA and Jonathan a German in Berlin, reflect on current political events and their personal relation and experience with it: The rise of the far-right AfD in Germany, mass protests against it, and how Germany deals with the past in general; and on the other hand, the possible comeback of Donald Trump, racism and antisemitism in US history.
By the way, we’re just getting started. Much more to come in our next episodes.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf
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2024-02-1355 min
The Squirrel News Podcast#34: MDMA and social changeCan psychedelics like MDMA drive positive social change? Journalist Rachel Nuwer wrote a book on "MDMA and the Quest for Connection in a Fractured World", and in one chapter she describes how taking the drug in a scientific study seems to have helped a former white nationalist leader change his extremist beliefs. In this episode, Rachel explains how this could be possible, how MDMA could have similar effects on others and where the limits are.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf
Photo: Gil Gonzalez
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2023-09-2848 min
Mental Health ComedyLiz Glazer - Good GriefWe've never had a comic who is also a former law professor married to a Rabbi before. Liz Glazer http://www.dearlizglazer.com/ is all of that and so much more. She's funny and real and talks about the grief and loss of her baby daughter, and all that surrounded the experience, including the comedy that came out of the horror.If that's not enough for you, I don't know what to tell you. Find my partner, the amazing Jennifer Kolari here: https://www.connectedparenting.com/and visit us here: http://makelightmedia.com...
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The Squirrel News Podcast#33: Why toilets are a key to progressWhen thinking about global development, toilets are not the first thing that comes to mind. But facilitating access to toilets for everyone has surprising benefits for health, nutrition, safety, education and the economy. In this episode, Sarika Saluja, General Manager of the World Toilet Organisation, explains why universal access to toilets is more important than we'd think, why even governments are not sufficiently aware of that and how the situation has been improving over the last years.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Mathias Warzecha
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2023-05-2531 min
The Squirrel News Podcast#32: The benefits of the four-day work weekA popular saying goes: “nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come,” and the four-day work week (without any salary cuts) seems to be exactly such an idea. More and more companies around the globe are introducing it. In the UK, the world's largest trial so far has just ended with positive outcomes regarding health, productivity, revenues, job satisfaction and more. In this episode, Dale Whelehan, a behavioural scientist and the new CEO of the NGO 4 Day Week Global, tells us why he wasn't surprised about the results and how the positive outcomes are interconnected.
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2023-03-3035 min
The Bret Boone PodcastSportswriter & MLBPA Senior Advisor Jerry CrasnickOn today's episode, Bret is joined by sportswriter and senior advisor for the MLBPA Jerry Crasnick to discuss his new role and what he's learned, how analytics have changed the game of baseball in recent years, how we can keep baseball relevant, the way in which fans digesting information has changed and more. Plus, who are Jerry's top five baseball writers? Which MLB players would he pay to watch play? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about...
2023-03-3044 min
The Squirrel News Podcast#31: The Solar Punks: Bringing power to the peopleWhat can citizens do to contribute to halt global warming? Dan Edelstyn and Hilary Powell set out their plan to turn their London street into a community solar power station. In this episode, Dan tells us why they use art and filmmaking to promote their project, how they crowdfunded the necessary money and how the couple is inspiring more and more neighbourhoods and public institutions to follow their model.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nicolas Antochewicz
Photo: Peter Searle
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The ‘solar punks’ turning their Lond...
2023-03-1734 min
The Squirrel News Podcast#30: Zero-interest loans for Black homebuyersClassical reparations may be a good idea, but financially such one-off payments are not very sustainable. That's why a congregation from the Bay Area came up with another idea and introduced a zero-interest loan programme for Black homebuyers. In our new episode, Susan Russell from the Black Wealth Builders Fund explains to us how it works and how it can drive change in the future.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Jens Krijger.
Stories discussed
‘This is not charity’: A predominantly white congregation attempts reparations, Prism
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2023-02-2331 min
The Squirrel News Podcast#29: 'You can't be what you can't see': How to connect low-income kids with natureNot long ago, nature was our natural environment. Nowadays, more and more children grow up in cities without much contact to trees, hills, meadows and animals. For kids from low-income families it can be even more difficult to spend time outside their towns. And sometimes transport poverty can even prevent necessary hospital visits. San Francisco based non-profit Yoots has taken up the challenge to connect these children with the outside natural world. In our new episode, Yoots founder Craig Flax tells us how they do that and why free public transport would be a good help, but not enough.
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The Squirrel News Podcast#28: How to tackle food poverty with the tools of a modern start-upMillions of American families depend on food banks, but why until recently has nobody come up with a better solution? Dion Dawson realised that something is wrong with food banks when he had to wait in the rain with his family for hours only to obtain expiring fruits and some unlabeled can goods. Today he's the founder of Dion's Chicago Dream, a non-profit that delivers free healthful, nutritious food to families in need – an approach that solves multiple problems at once. In our new episode, Dion talks about the advantages of his programme and explains why some people need go...
2022-11-1035 min
The Squirrel News Podcast#27: Walking clubs for better mental healthAfter having dealt with anxieties for years, Scott Oughton-Johnson created a walking group for men with similar issues. Now more and more of such groups are starting in the UK. In our new episode, Scott tells use why the idea works so well and how it could develop in the future.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Maris Keller.
Links
The man who set up a mental health walking group for ‘blokes’, The Guardian
Website: theproperblokesclub.co.uk
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2022-10-1231 min
The Squirrel News Podcast#26: Humor for HumanityCan humour help solve social problems? Comedian Jimmy Tingle thinks it can. With his project "Humor for Humanity" he aims to raise spirits, funds and awareness for non-profits and social causes. In our new episode, Jimmy explains to us how that works and shares impressing anecdotes on the President of Moldova and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf & Jens Krijger
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Humor for Humanity, Website
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2022-09-1545 min
The Squirrel News Podcast#25: India's open prisonsA few years ago, authorities in the Indian state of Rajasthan faced a unique problem: inmates who had served their sentences did not want to leave prison. They had done time in open prisons without wardens or guards, but with their familes instead. Since that moment, researcher and activist Smita Chakraburtty has studied Rajasthan's open prisons and contributed to their spreading in India. In our new episode, Smita explains to us how the systems works, what benefits it has and how she effects reforms in an industry dominated by men.
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2022-08-251h 01
The Squirrel News Podcast#24: Free pianos for disadvantaged kidsThe positive benefits of playing music are well known. But instruments are expensive and courses even more so. St Louis based non-profit Pianos for People aims to eliminate these barriers by providing both free pianos and free lessons to children of low-income families. In this episode, executive director Matt Brinkmann tells us how the concept works and what impact it has on the children.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf.
Stories discussed
In the key of joy: Pianos for People gives instruments to St. Louis children...
2022-08-0527 min
The Squirrel News Podcast#23: Standup comedy for men at risk of suicideSevere depression is a taboo, and when people talk about it, they usually do it with utmost seriousness. Angie Belcher, founder of Comedy on Referral, has another approach: She teaches men at risk of suicide standup comedy – and has just won NHS funding for it. In this episode, Angie explains to us how she came up with the idea and how using self-satire on stage makes people stronger and more self-confident.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Thomas Barth.
Stories discussed
Standup comedy course for men at ri...
2022-07-2135 min
The Squirrel News Podcast#22: The Good NewspaperThere are several online magazines covering exclusively "good news", but hardly any newspaper. Interestingly, Branden Harvey, the man who founded one of them, had never purchased a printed newspaper in his life before. In this show, Branden tells us why he did it anyway, what kind of impact their stories have, and what the difference is between feel good news and real good news.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf.
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Good Good Good website
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2022-07-0846 min
The Squirrel News Podcast#21: Rehearsal for LifeIn our daily lives, we prepare for almost everything, but not for communication about our thoughts and feelings. The organisation Rehearsal for Life prepares young people for crucial situations in daily life using improvisational theater. In this episode, Ed talks with their artistic director, Faith Soloway, associate director and co-writer of the hit Amazon series Transparent, Jackson Jirard, as well as troupe leader Holly Zarnower about how the approach works and what kind of impact it has.
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Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Thomas Barth.
2022-06-2324 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#20: People WalkingLoneliness is now considered a public health issue. Is there a cure? Chuck McCarthy may have invented one by chance, when he started a service that connected people who didn't know each other before to talk a walk together. In our new episode, we're talking to Chuck about the great potential of common walks and the suprising outcome of scheduled conversations with strangers.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Thomas Barth.
Story discussed
The loneliness problem in L.A. starts with traffic. Could it end with a walk? Los...
2022-06-0848 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#19: The unknown advantages of playfulnessPlayfulness is a quality most adults don't think about, let alone as something desirable or even a skill. Yet, recent research suggests exactly that. In this episode, we talk with René Proyer, a professor for psychology from Austria who has studied playfulness in depth and explains to us why playfulness can be part of the solution for many problems.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Thomas Barth.
Stories discussed
Why adults should embrace their playfulness, BBC
Guest: Professor René Proyer
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2022-05-1246 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#18: The Confess Project – A Mental Health Barbershop MovementMillions of people struggle with mental health issues, especially in the Black community. So Lorenzo Lewis, founder of The Confess Project had a unqiue idea. He brought mental health to where people go and talk about life; the barbershop. The team trains barbers to become mental health advocates for black men, boys and their families across the country. In this episode, the project's Chief People Officer, Darnell Rice explains to us why and how a haircut can be much more than just a haircut.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Jens Krijger.
2022-04-2444 min
The California Sports Lawyer Podcast with Jeremy Evans30+ Minutes of Fame w/ Jerry Crasnick, sportswriter and Senior Advisor at MLBPAEpisode 13 of Season 4 on Bleav in Sports Law with Jeremy Evans, interviewing Jerry Crasnick, sportswriter, baseball executive, author of "License to Deal", and, senior advisor at the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). California Sports Lawyer® (www.CSLlegal.com). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2022-03-2827 min
Story Worthy729- Camping with Comedian Ed CrasnickComic/Producer Ed Crasnick (The Mental Health Comedy Hour, Makelight Media, Crashing) agreed to drive a car from Boston to Salem, Oregon and camp along the way. Big mistake for this city kid. Listen to Ed's story which includes, a Dome tent, a thunderstorm and Catcher in The Rye. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting in July 2023 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, Story Smash the Storytelling Gam...
2022-03-2252 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#17: Cities owned by locals – or how to become a landlord with little moneySocial inequality is one of the major problems of our times, and housing is one of the areas where you can feel that immediately. In a movement called incremental development, people who would usually not be able to afford it and sometimes not even think about it help each other aquire residential property, often very successfully. In this episode, we spoke with Mike Keen, a sociology professor who is part of the movement in South Bend, Indiana, and Mary Hall, a journalist who covered the approach.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.
2022-03-2136 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#16: Empowerment Avenue – bringing solutions journalism into prisonsThere are few places where it is more difficult to be heard than in prison. One of our guests in this episode, Emily Nonko helps incarcerated people to publish stories on solutions by pairing them with outside editors – while our second guest, Ryan Moser is serving a ten year sentence in prison himself, and tells us what writing in prison means to him, things that he's learned and how he is preparing for a well-paying job in sustainable industries.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.
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2022-03-0349 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#15: Adversity to University: degrees for homeless peopleIn this episode, we're talking to two special guests, Becky Edwards and Darren Higginson. Becky has established a pioneering programme at the University of Chichester that opens up access to higher education for people who have experienced homelessness. Darren is one of her students and on the path to doing a sociology degree.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.
Story discussed
The pioneering university project helping homeless people get degrees, The Big Issue
Toolkit to implement the programme elsewhere
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2022-02-0847 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#14: New Zealand's plan to end smoking, top chefs offer vegan menus, roundabouts saving livesIn our fourteenth episode, we're talking about New Zealand's unique plan to eliminate smoking, Michelin-starred chefs who are going meat-free, and how roundabouts in Indiana reduce both accidents and emissions.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.
Stories discussed
New Zealand unveils unique plan to eliminate smoking, New York Times
Out with the meat, in with the plants as world’s top chefs offer vegan menus, The Guardian
How roundabouts reduce carbon emissions as well as accidents, New York Times
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2022-01-2725 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#13: The NGO that introduced a $70,000 minimum wageIn our thirteenth episode, we're talking to Sean Goode, director of the NGO 'Choose 180', who just increased all employee salaries to an annual minimum of $70,000.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.
Stories discussed
This nonprofit has introduced a $70,000 minimum wage for their staff, Seattle Times
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2021-12-2131 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#12: Changing lives by phone, exchange programme across states, US Navy ship named after Harvey MilkIn our twelfth episode, we're talking about a buddy system for homeless people via phone, an exchange programme connecting high schoolers from diverse backgrounds, and a new US Navy ship named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.
Stories discussed
U.S. Navy names ship after assassinated gay rights activist Harvey Milk, NPR
Support system via phone changes lives of homeless people in US, Reasons to be cheerful
The Exchange Program Sending American Teens Across State Lines, Next...
2021-12-0626 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#11: Special: Solutions for childrenIn this episodes, we're talking about solutions and progress for children worldwide: from the first malaria vaccine in Africa and a bill banning corporal punishment in Pakistan to mental health days for schoolchildren in Illinois and a partnership in the UK aiming to make school grounds greener and more animal-friendly.
Stories discussed
WHO gives the go-ahead for the first malaria vaccine in Africa, BBC News
Pakistan passes historic bill banning corporal punishment of children, The Guardian
Schoolchildren in Illinois will be able to take 5 mental health days off school, N...
2021-11-2230 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#10: Owls replacing pesticides, dogs saving koalas, airport pig patrol, sheep on seaweed dietIn our tenth episode we're talking about some amazing ways animals can help humans and other animals.
Besprochene Beiträge
Vineyards in California substitute pesticides for owls, Bay Nature
Pig patrol keeps Europe's busiest airport safe, BBC News
One dog rescues 100 koalas from the Australian bush fires , Good News Network
Sheep on seaweed diet can curb methane emissions , Euronews
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2021-11-1024 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#9: Female judges in Egypt, death metal eco-baron, rehabilitation through dogsIn this episode, we're talking about the first female judges in Egypt's State Council, an Irish baron who rewilds his estate, and a dog rehabilitation program in California providing prisoners with hope, love and reduced sentences.
Correction: One headline reported in the show is not quite correct. Instead of "Egypt swears in first female judges to judicial body" it should say "Egypt swears in first female judges to State Council".
Stories discussed
Egypt swears in first female judges to State Council, AP News
Lord of the plants: Irish baron...
2021-11-0528 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#8: Basic income for Irish artists, paying addicts to stop using, Taekwondo for grandmothersIn our eight episode, we're talking about a basic income scheme for artists and art workers in Ireland, a bold approach to treating drug addiction, and a surprising self-defense initiative in a Kenyan slum.
Stories discussed
Irish basic income scheme for artists and art workers set to be piloted in 2022, Irish Times
California is paying drug addicts to stop using, NPR
Philadelphia's neighbourhood tree ambassadors are facilitating climate action, Next City
Not absolutely sure about this one, Africa News
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2021-10-2930 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#7: Special – Social prescribingIn our seventh episode, we're talking about a new approach to tackling physical and mental health issues: social prescribing. Special guest Julia Hotz explains why more and more doctors in the UK are recommending outdoor pursuits or social activities instead of prescribing specific drugs or medications.
Story discussed
A radical plan to treat Covid’s mental health fallout, Wired
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2021-10-0848 min
The 27th InningJerry Crasnick: Banned From the Dining Room Because of a Saint BernardFormer Cincinnati Post and ESPN writer Jerry Crasnick joins the show this week to talk about his career writing about Major League Baseball. He shares stories from his beginnings covering Boston sports, to his time in Cincinnati where he wrote about Pete Rose's gambling suspension, the 1990 World Series and Marge Schott's Saint Bernard, and his time at ESPN and new career with the MLB Players Association. Along the way he also offers advice for those who dream of entering the field of sports journalism and shares some of his favorite stories that he's written.
2021-10-0639 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#6: Human library, paid parental leave for fathers, influencers fighting conflictsIn this episode, we're talking about a library of "human books", the global trend towards parental leave for fathers, village women in India protesting for an alcohol ban in order to reduce cases of domestic violence, and how social media influencers in Lebanon use their outreach to mitigate ethnic conflicts.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.
Stories discussed
Human library helps people challenge prejudices, BBC Sounds
Working fathers push for paid parental leave, 19th News
Protests in India: Could bans on...
2021-09-3035 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#5: Eco-city Medellin, news literacy in Illinois high schools, mooncakes destigmatizing mental health issuesIn our fifth episode, we're talking about the planned transformation of Medellin into an eco-city, the introduction of news literacy as a subject in Illinois high schools; a simple approach to prevent eviction; and fast-seeling mooncakes that symbolize a shift in attitude towards mental health problems in Shanghai.
Stories discussed
Medellin reinvents itself as Latin America's first eco-city, Aljazeera
Illinois high schools will be required to teach news literacy, NPR
Eviction alert prevents tenants from becoming homeless, High Country News
How mooncakes help to destigmatize mental...
2021-09-1033 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#4: 10 billion trees in Pakistan, Congo's children Bearbeitenswap mining for education, free pianos for St. Louis childrenIn our fourth episode, we're talking about Pakistan's plan to plant 10 billion trees, the impact of free primary education in Congo, and an organisation providing free instruments and music education for low-income families in St. Louis.
Articles discussed
Pakistan will plant 10 billion trees to cut pollution and bring fresh air to cities, Reuters
Congo's free primary education results in falling numbers of child miners, Reuters
Connecting ranchers with land stewards might be the answer to less intense wildfires, Civil Eats
Pianos for People provide free instruments and...
2021-09-0330 min
The Chatting ComedianChatting With Ed CrasnickHello everybody my name is Dustin Pueschel, and in today’s episode I chat with Ed Crasnick! Ed is a producer, stand-up comedian, writer, development executive, podcaster and actor. Ed has appeared on TV shows such as The Sopranos, Ellen, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hot In Cleveland, Late Night With Conan O’Brien, among many other TV shows. Ed is also a Primetime Emmy Award Winner. Ed is a producer and writer for TV shows such as On Air With Ryan Seacrest, Crashing, Win Ben Steins Money, among many other amazing TV shows. In this episode Ed and I chat about the...
2021-09-0236 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#3: Special – Prison reform and the Compassion Prison ProjectIn our first special episode, we're presenting amazing approaches like a prison model without wardens and guns in Brazil, and we're talking to Fritzi Horstman, the founder of the Compassion Prison Project.
Further stories mentioned
Brazil's jails reduce recidivism rates without wardens and guns, DW
Reducing incarceration decreases number of violent crimes in the US, Reasons To Be Cheerful
Prison with no fence helps women readjust to life in the community before their release, Charlotte Observer
Fitness entrepreneurship course offers a second chance to the formerly incarcerated, Next City
2021-08-1336 min
Press Box Access: A Sports History PodcastJerry Crasnick: “I’m actually getting paid to do this.”He started out covering an American Legion baseball game in Maine for a newspaper audition. He ended up covering some of the greatest moments and players in baseball history for three decades. Jerry Crasnick tells us what it was like to talk hitting with Tony Gwynn and talk pitching with Greg Maddux. Hear about meeting Pete Rose for the first time, how the Hit King joyfully filled notebooks with mangled syntax, and what it was like covering him daily during the infamous gambling scandal. Get the scoop on The Nasty Boys, but you won’t want a scoop of Ma...
2021-08-0446 min
The Sports VirusJERRY CRASNICK FROM MLB PLAYERS ASSOCIATION ON GIANTS VETS, BRYANTMLB Players Association Senior Advisor Jerry Crasnick joins Inside China Basin to recognize the accomplishments of Giants mainstays Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt. He also weighs in on why Kris Bryant is a valuable addition to the team and discusses where the modern game is headed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2021-08-0424 min
Designated ChatterJerry Crasnick, Senior Advisor at MLBPAJerry Crasnick, Senior Advisor for Player, Agent and Media Relations at Major League Players Association (MLBPA) joins the show to discuss his great career as a sports writer/editor turned senior advisor. Making appearances all over the baseball industry, Jerry discusses his path as well as a look into what shaped his career throughout the years.
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2021-07-111h 09
Mental Health ComedySue Kolinsky & Cathy Ladman - MovietalkFun show with two great friends; Sue Kolinsky and Cathy Ladman. They have done it all and it was such a pleasure to just talk about movies and how they affect our mental health. There is nothing better than laughing with friends after being in your pajamas for a year and a half! Sue mentions a specifically traumatic experience she had with “Dumbo” (totally understandable), and Cathy talks about going to the movies as a young kid with a friend and how they would come in the middle of movies, didn’t care, just being in a movie theater was th...
2021-07-101h 00The Squirrel News Podcast#2: Four-day working week, state-financed imam training in Germany, mental health barbershop projectIn our second episode, we're talking about the four-day working week in Japan and Iceland, state-financed imam training in Germany, and a project that makes barbers mental health coaches.
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.
Stories discussed
Japanese government proposes four-day working week, DW
Four-day working week a huge success in Iceland, DW
State financed imam training starts for the first time in Germany, DW
Mental health barbershop project is changing the way we look at therapy, The Denver Channel
2021-07-0929 minThe Squirrel News Podcast#1: Global minimum tax rate, pig whisperer, lying flat in ChinaIn our first episode, we're talking about the prospect of a global minimum tax rate, a Dutch farmer who invented a unique "pig toilet", and a movement among young people in China who are highlighting the need for a lifestyle change by "lying flat".
Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.
Stories discussed
G7 agrees historic new global minimum tax rate for big businesses, DW
The pig whisperer: the Dutch farmer who wants to end factory farming, The Guardian
The tang ping trend...
2021-06-1826 min
What Are You Watching? with Chris ManciniEp 20: Ed CrasnickComedian, Podcaster, writer, and producer Ed Crasnick stops by to talk about mental health and comedy, guest starring on the Sopranos, Nomadland, Say Anything, Deadpool, Redwood Highway, and Galaxy Quest.
2021-03-0856 min
New England Sports Media PodcastEpisode 21: Steve Buckley and Jerry CrasnickWe take a backseat as Steve Buckley and Jerry Crasnick take us on a tour of the Portland Press Herald newsroom back when these two legends started their careers in the industry. Steve also shares what his experience at The Athletic has been like and what it was like auditioning with Keith Olbermann at ESPN.
2020-11-1457 min
Late Night Playset282 • ED CRASNICK mental health in comedy and beyond 🎤😌First it's a macaroni party on #ECF
Then we wrap up LA LIT week with a visit to Sunday's @SoCal356club swap meet @ the Phoenix Club in Anaheim, CA.
And finally, you know this week's comedy guest from The Sopranos, Curb Your Enthusiasm and everything else but today he's here to talk about mental health in comedy, politics and talkshows... Ed Crasnick is here and we get to it all, including how an impression of Ed Sullivan led to his friendship with David Chase and the fascinating serendipity that led to today. He's also a top-secret executive placement specialist but...
2020-03-051h 02
Midwest SwingJerry CrasnickThis week former ESPN baseball writer Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) joins us to discuss his World Series predictions, Brian Dozier's future, and Paul Molitor's future! In Today's Episode Jerry's World Series prediction [6:00] Former Twins players that are still in the playoffs [10:00] Where does Brian Dozier end up? [12:00] Who is next as Twins' Head Coach? [20:00] Miguel Sano's recent incident is cleared up [30:00] Midwest Swing is a weekly podcast where Host Mike Berardino interviews experts, coaches, and players around the league on the state of the Minnesota Twins, The Major and Minor Leagues, and the...
2018-10-0838 min
2017-05-1913 min
Mental Illness Happy HourMental Illness Happy Hour: 098 Ed Crasnick"098 Ed Crasnick" from traffic.libsyn.com was assembled into the "Mental Illness Happy Hour" podcast by Fourble.
Episode 95 of 375.
2017-05-1200 min
Gatekeeper with Jamie Flam#24 Ed Crasnick & Laura House (Writers, Performers, Producers)Ed Crasnick (Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Sopranos, Self Help Comedy Hour), Laura House (George Lopez Show, Samantha Who?, Mindfulness Meditation), and Jamie discuss their comedy journeys, the search for happiness, and the benefits of meditation. Plus: Bathroom Breaks!
2016-08-251h 18
Gatekeeper with Jamie Flam#24 Ed Crasnick & Laura House (Writers, Performers, Producers)Ed Crasnick (Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Sopranos, Self Help Comedy Hour), Laura House (George Lopez Show, Samantha Who?, Mindfulness Meditation), and Jamie discuss their comedy journeys, the search for happiness, and the benefits of meditation. Plus: Bathroom Breaks!
2016-08-251h 17
It's Judy's Show with Judy Gold61: Ed Crasnick - Part IIJudy continues her scintillating interview with comic, actor & writer: Ed Crasnick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2016-08-0943 min
It's Judy's Show with Judy Gold60: Ed CrasnickJudy is in LA & Ed Crasnick is in the house! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2016-08-0248 min
Baltimore Orioles Baseball Podcasts from BaltimoreBaseball.comAround the Beat: Dan Connolly chats with ESPN's Jerry CrasnickListen in as Dan Connolly previews the trade deadline with ESPN senior baseball writer Jerry Crasnick.
2016-07-2925 min
Baltimore Orioles Baseball Podcasts from BaltimoreBaseball.comAround the Beat: Dan Connolly chats with ESPN's Jerry CrasnickListen in as Dan Connolly previews the trade deadline with ESPN senior baseball writer Jerry Crasnick.
2016-07-2925 min
Story WorthyBEST of America with Comedian Ed Crasnick and Comedian Yakov SmirnoffComedian Ed Crasnick drove across America to gain independence and ran into Wolfman Jack. Plus, comedian Yakov Smirnoff talks about 9/11 and his mural The Heart of America. Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy! If you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, smarturl.it/storyworthy please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there...
2016-07-0451 minStory WorthyHell Gig or What I Did For Stand-Up with Comedian Ed CrasnickComedian Ed Crasnick (The Self Help Comedy Hour) returns to Story Worthy to talk about a Hell Gig he had that proves comedians are people who need people, but are not the luckiest people in the world. Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy! If you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, smarturl.it/storyworthy please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our...
2016-06-1348 min
SNY.tv Audio NetworkMostly Mets: Jerry Crasnick calls inToby Hyde and Rob Brender take an early look at the trade market, as it looks like the Mets may need some offensive help. Jerry Crasnick from ESPN.com joins the show for a chat about potential Mets trade targets, and a breakdown of what teams might turn into sellers as the calendar turns to July.
2016-06-1031 min
The Kira Soltanovich ShowEp128 - Ed CrasnickEd Crasnick is a comic, a writer/producer, a podcaster, and father to an 11 year old daughter. His podcast is called The Self Help Comedy Hour on dashradio.com. He's super sweet and this episode is riff-tastic. Enjoy. kiracomedy.com edcrasnick.com allthingscomedy.com
2015-10-151h 19Story WorthyDating in Group Therapy with Comedian Ed CrasnickAs a single comedian, Ed Crasnick (The Self Help Comedy Hour) asked a member from group therapy on a date and everyone turned on him- including former mayor of San Francisco, Diane Feinstein. Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd...
2015-07-2758 min
Pop My Culture PodcastPMC 166: Ed CrasnickEd Crasnick ("Win Ben Stein's Money," "After Lately") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about Bill Cosby, Mike Nichols, My Favorite Year, The Tonight Show, Yarmy's Army, The Westside Comedy Theater, Shelley Berman, The Philadelphia Story, the ultimate Woody Allen movie and being live on Conan O'Brien.
Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first talk show you saw live, or were super into if you haven't seen one in person) on our website for a chance to win a comfy Pop My Culture T-Shirt!
2014-12-021h 20
The Todd Glass Show169- Ed Crasnick and Troy ConradThis week Ed Crasnick (This Week In Comedy, The Writers Room) joins Todd to talk more about how NOT to dicipline children! Then Troy Conrad returns to get closure from hearing that "odd voice" from last week! Over and out bear smokeys!
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2014-09-263h 39
Kansas City Baseball VaultPine Tar Podcast with Jerry Crasnick of ESPNJerry Crasnick of ESPN joined the show this week to discuss his recent Ned Yost article including Yost game management, personality, past failures and the Royals chances to make the wildcard. Also in this episode David and Clint discuss the recent Dayton Moore to Atlanta rumor, the Royals recent series with the Detroit Tigers and the upcoming series with the Cleveland Indians.
2014-09-221h 15
Story WorthyComedy in San Francisco with Comedian Ed CrasnickComedian/Writer Ed Crasnick (The Mental Health Comedy Show)was lucky to begin doing standup in San Francisco at The Holy City Zoo. He was even luckier having the opportunity to see Robin Williams and bring him on stage. He was not as lucky to have someone from group therapy recognize him at Comedy Day in Golden Gate Park. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 14 years of podcasting in July 2024 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, hos...
2014-08-2557 min
Story WorthyComfort Food with Comedian Ed CrasnickActor/Comedian and Emmy winning writer Ed Crasnick ate so much bread as a kid, he almost changed his name to Bread Crasnick. Ed takes us on a journey that sandwiches crazy feelings, self help and comfort food. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 14 years of podcasting in July 2024 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show, and My Life In 3 Songs exclusively on Spotify. Listen to t...
2014-05-121h 05
The Weekend with Jake & DrewThe Weekend with Jake & Drew HOUR 1 with Jermaine Wiggins and Jerry Crasnick-1/12/14Jerry Crasnick opened the show talking Alex Rodriguez and his suspension being reduced. We also talked about Jerry's MLB Hall of Fame votes. Who got snubbed? Do steroid guys get in? What did Jerry think of Dan Le Batard giving up his HOF vote to Deadspin?
Former Patriots tight end Jermaine Wiggins came on to talk about the Patriots win over the Colts. Will we see Brady vs Manning? Is this the best year of the Belichick/Brady era?
We also broke down the Seahawks win over the Saints. Can anyone win in Seattle?
2014-01-1247 min
The Weekend with Jake & DrewThe Weekend with Jake & Drew HOUR 2 with Jerry Crasnick & Adam Grossman-12/15/13We opened up hour 2 of the show with Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com and Baseball America. Jerry gave us his take on the Robinson Cano signing. What else do the Yankees need? Whose next on the Red Sox radar? When will David Price get traded? Can the Mets get a shortstop?
Red Sox Senior VP Adam Grossman then joined us to talk Red Sox offseason, next season, and tickets going on sale.
We finished the show talking Celtics and how good of a coach Brad Stevens is.
2013-12-1547 min
The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #23 Eddie Pepitone, Karen KilgariffThe Bitter Buddha and The Bitter Jewddha,
Half Jewish, Half Sicilian, Half Jackie Gleason, Half Ekhart Tolle, and real friend Eddie Pepitone is two full people. On this show, I talked to all of him in his kitchen. And, an amazing song by the quadruple threat, Karen Kilgariff. This is song, I think had it's debut on our show a while back.
http://bit.ly/12z1Cnz
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/7b10fe3f00/guru-ride-along
And here is a bonus video with Eddie and me: Guru Ridealong-two buddies on the...
2013-11-3056 minThe Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #22 Evan Mann & Gareth Reynolds, Vanda Mikoloski, The Hard Shine Blues Band & Amy SolomonNo way to accurately decsribe this show. It was a terrific array of talent and interesting people doing cool things. Evan & Gareth, so talented, talked about their TV stuff and the process of creating shows for Comedy Central, MTV and why you never want to call a show "Failosophy." Vanda shared wide variety of experiences, near death and fully alive, combining spirituality and stand-up. Amy Solomon is a writer and studen at Princeton who is doing a project on the realtionship between mental health, depression and comedic genius-and The Hard Shine Blues Band rocked it with two great songs...
2013-09-221h 14The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #21 Andy Kindler, Mike Kennelly and Gary StockdaleDo you like comedy? How about music? How about Martial Arts? This show combines all of them.
Andy Kindler is hysterically funny, and when he does a demonstartion of his skills as a third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do (for real), its very interestinga nd entertaining also. Mike Kennelly is Andy's teacher (also mine), a facsinating person, whois a therapist, martial arts master and teaches something called appiied philosophy. Gary Stockdale is a great composer, arranger and singer/songwriter, has worked on films, tv shows and also with Penn & Teller. Gary does two songs in t...
2013-08-261h 19The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #20 Jimmy Dore, Shari Carlson, Rebekah Vandenberg, Grant BacioccoRecipe for a great show with 4 main ingredients:
1. Jimmy Dore-Multi-talented comedian/host discusses his family, growing up around anger, and shares a hysterical letter he wrote in response to an audience member who texted while he was on stage.
2. Shari Carlson-Acting and singing teacher talks about listening to that little voice inside that knows everything, and her new book about how working with an elephant at Marine World changed her life.
3. Therapist/Author/Speaker-Rebekah Vandeberg shares her path from Australia's Outback to helping people all over the world get back to the work...
2013-08-201h 38The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #19 Christine Blackburn, Chad Gervich, Allie GoertzThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #19
Guests: Christine Blackburn, Chad Gervich, Allie Goertz
Some very good storytellers on this show, and terrific original music.
Christine Blackburn is an actress and the host of the Story Worthy Podcast on The Sideshow Network. Has also lived an amazing life, as a stewardess and in the peace corps in Tonga while at the same time overcoming cancer. Chad Gervich is a TV writer and producer, also an accomplished author with books about TV writing and a recent book called Psych's Guide To Crime Fighting F...
2013-08-151h 31
Story WorthyDriving Across America with Comedian Ed CrasnickComedian Ed Crasnick (Self-Help Comedy Hour) drove across the country with two deadbeats and ended up in the governor of Oregon's chair. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting in July 2023 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show, and My Life in 3 Songs exclusively on Spotify. Listen to the entire episode wherever you hear podcasts. If you get a chance, will you...
2013-08-1259 minThe Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #18 Greg Fitzsimmons, Kevin Kataoka, Dr. Michael Solomon, Oded GrossWhat can I tell you, huge show, actually somewhat of a compilation show. Had a great conversation with Greg Fitzsimmons abour life, balance, family and why there were planes circling overhead. Caught up with Kevin Kataoka in NY, as he prepped for a comedy tour with W. Kmau Bell while working on FX's Totally Biased with W. Kmau Bell. We had music by great singer songwriter Oded Gross and Dr. Michael Solomon did psychodrama with me, he is amazing, therapeutic role-play, wow! Enjoy!
2013-08-101h 25The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #17 Billy Riback, Dr. Jim Platts, Billy KentAnother great show taped live at The Cows End Cafe in Venice, CA. Great to catch up with writer, producer and comedian Bill Riback. Billy has written and produced many sitcoms including Home Improvement for 6 seasons. We talked about comedy, therapy and teaching kids how to do standup, and explored his relationship with his own dad and how that shaped his comedy. But we don't stop there, from the world of self help; a chiropractor who heals with among other things; crystals. Jim Platts is very wise and very gifted. Then we had music by singer/songwriter Billy Kent, w...
2013-08-021h 25The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #16 Cathy Ladman, Chris Mancini, Graham Elwood, Grant BacioccoWe're back to doing the show live! This time from The Cow's End Cafe, a block from the beach in Venice, CA! Really fun show, Big Show! Cathy Ladman talked Ferguson, Hitler and vulnerability. Chris Mancini and Graham Elwood talked film; one about Graham's doc "Laughganistan" about performing in Afghanistan, and Chris shared his story of a film he wrote and sold to Bulgaria, also his book "Pacify Me" a guide for new dads. Grant Baciocco sang two great songs, one "Our Love Is Like" is a song I demand he plays everytime I see him. Grant is very b...
2013-07-231h 18The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #18 Kelly CarlinThis was a great conversation with writer/performer/host and former therapist Kelly Carlin. What happens when you move beyond your background and beyond your story? I can't tell you, but Kelly can. The daughter of George Carlin comes into her own.
Find more about Kelly here http://thekellycarlinsite.com/
Find Kelly on twitter https://twitter.com/kelly_carlin
2013-06-281h 20The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #16 Jonathan KatzThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #16 Special Guest: Jonathan KatzThere is only one Jonathan Katz; supremely funny and insightful! Love talking with him and I apologize for talking like Larry King. He has his own style, rhythm, the sharpest timing on the planet. And even though he felt displaced in comedy early on, his audience found him. A great talk! Jonathan introduced himself to my folks years ago by saying "Ed is a very funny comedian, but why does he have to work so blue?"
2013-05-2757 minThe Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #17 Cecily Knobler & Amber TozerOh yes it's ladies night! Lucky to be joined by two brilliant, vibrant and funny performers. Cecily Knobler is a comedian, writer and movie critic-we talked about the best movies in mental heath and projected our own issues onto the characters-delightful. And Amber Tozer's comedy is her personal life and her way of looking at things that did and could happen, hypothetical comedy. Find out about the connection between trail mix, dreams and underwear. No place else can you! Enjoy!
2013-05-271h 10The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #15 Jackie Kashian and Tribute To BostonIn this show, I pay a little tribute to my home town of Boston, rememberung just how great a place it is in the wake of The Boston Marathon bombing. there is music from a film called The Boondock Saints and moments from The Boston Garden Tribute. And then, there is the one in a million comedy of Jackie Kashian. Jackie is fresh off a smash performance on Conan, we talk about the influence of her dad in her life, and her unique perspective on movies and why she's never seen Godfather II. Great show.
Ch...
2013-04-281h 04The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour #14 Chuck Sklar & Zach SelwynTwo great guests on this show loaded with show biz talent while being very coll multifaceted people. First, we talk to the executive producer of Totally Biased with W. Kmau Bell on FX, Chuck Sklar. Then a great conversation with the host of America's Secret Slang on History channel, Zach Selwyn. Chuck and I have known each other since early standup days, talked about his life and work with Chris Rock and Louis CK-and all while he was ordering Chinese food in his apartment in NY. Zach is multi-talented, has 3 shows on the air and a terrific musician as...
2013-04-251h 13The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour w Ed Crasnick #13 Denise Crosby, Roger Nygard, Karen Kilgariff, Cathy LadmanThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #13
Special Guests: Denise Crosby, Roger Nygard, Karen Kilgariff and Cathy Ladman
Terrific show talking with actress/producer and Star Trek The Next Generation legend, Denise Crosby. Not only is she Bing Crosby's grandaughter, she left the show and came back as her own daughter! I can't even be here as myself. Plus Director of the Trekkies movies and award winning editor of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Roger Nygard. And quadruple threat Karen Kilgariff sings one of her amazing songs. And a little therapy with great co...
2013-04-111h 00The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour #12 Pre-Anniversary Special with David Cross, Margaret Cho, Greg Proops and many othersPre-Anniversary Special!!!
This one of a kind compilation show includes conversations and performances with all the people below, who are amazing!
David Cross, Margaret Cho, Greg Proops, Kevin Pollak, Karen Kilgariff, Andy Kindler, Todd Glass, Eddie Pepitone, Jonathan Katz, Phil Rosenthal, Geoff Bolt, Jason Nash, Tom Dimenna, Alie Ward, Georgia Hardstark, Samm Levine, Pete Bumgarner!!!
2013-04-0452 minThe Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #11 Paul Provenza, Troy Conrad, Gary StockdaleThis is the time when comedians can be funny and real, show all of who they are. I talked with Paul Provenza (The Aristocrats, The Green Room with Paul Provenza, Set List) and Troy Conrad about their new show Set List, which is an improvised stand-up show, live and now on TV. We talked about using your imagination and not your material, kind of a metaphor for life. We talked about all the different skills a standup has, and some of the best around, both here and around the world. Plus, a wonderful song from emmy nominated composer/musician...
2013-03-281h 01
The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #10 Wayne FedermanGreat conversation with a show business renaissance man, and a man who has stayed in his share of Ramada Renaissance Hotels on the road. Wayne is a show business historian and a great standup, writer and now even produces his own film festival featuring people like Sara Silverman.
Drop me a line at ed@selfhelpcomedy.com
Keep coming back it worls if you work it!
2013-03-201h 07
The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour #9 with Paul Gilmartin, Tom Dimenna as Telly Savalas, Ginger Smith & Kahlill SabbaghThis show puts the V in Variety, The M in Mental Health, and The func in dysfunction. Paul Gilmartin is open, honest and and real about his feelings, deperession and the work with his great show The Mental Illness Happy Hour. You'll hear how doing a show about unedited subjects like mental illness and mental health, have helped him and so many others. And a visit from a talented actor Tom Dimenna who has a show wher he plays Telly Savalas. There's no one who puts the self in self help like Telly. Plus, music by Ginger Smith & Kahlill S...
2013-03-051h 04
The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour #8 Wendy Liebman, Cathy Ladman, Sonya BenderHad such a good time talking with Wendy. I think you'll really enjoy finding out about her life and beyond her brilliance as a comedian, is a very conscious person who gets very little sleep, which somehow has helped her perform. Funny thing about this episode, as usual, crazy adventures in technophobia for me. We couldnt find a place for quiet, so we did the interview in her car in front of her house. Very good conversation, only half of it was lost, i hit a button. So, we went back and did a chunk on skype, and would ha...
2013-02-2754 min
The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #7 Todd Glass, Barry Kluger and The BlanksIf you love to laugh and grieve, this is the show for you! Great conversation with the hysterically funny Todd Glass, and old friend who is one the best comedians working today. Todd loves standup, and he's great at it, always fresh and always real on stage-which is something very rare. Then we have an encore medley from The Blanks, totally entertaining and unique acapella band who were also known as Ted's Band on the show Scrubs. Then, a fascinating conversation with a guy who has a great sense of humor, and who is The CEO of The Miss Fo...
2013-02-171h 05
The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour Special Bonus Interview with Kevin PollakThis is a special interview with old friend Kevin Pollak. Not only is Kevin hysterical, doing spot on impressions and funny stories, he also gives some insights to his personal life. A unique interview that I wanted to share with you.
find Kevin on The Kevin Pollak Chat Show-http://www.kevinpollakschatshow.com/
on twitter
https://twitter.com/kevinpollak
and as Christopher Walken on talkin walkin...TalkinWalkin.com
https://twitter.com/kevinpollak
in movies and on stage
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2013-02-1448 min
The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #5 Howie MandelI think you will love this episode. Howie Mandel is very funny, also very insightful and honest about mental health issues including his own battle with OCD. Plus, a special medley by the great COMEDY acapella band from the show Scrubs 'THE BLANKS." This is truly the intersection of self help and comedy.
find howie here-http://www.howiemandel.com/
and here on twitter @howiemandel
Write me:
Love to hear what's going on in your life
ed@selfhelpcomedy.com
Next week another great show!
2013-02-1357 min
The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #6 Phil RosenthalHad a great talk with my friend Phil Rosenthal. Phil is the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond among many other shows and projects. We talked about Springsteen, what it feels like and what he went through doing the show. And we talked a lot about movies and Phil's famous Movie Night, which he's been doing for over 30 years. We talked in his screening room, in his home, where his wife sleeps and where his children used to play with their toys!
phil http://www.facebook.com/whereslunchphil
on twitter: @whereslunchphil
Write m...
2013-02-131h 00
Comedy Film NerdsEp 77 with Ed CrasnickChris and Graham welcome comic/producer Ed Crasnick into the Nerd HQ. They talk about podcasting and mental illness. Graham liked the acting in Ides of March. Ed and Graham split on Money Ball. Chris was intrigued by Melancholia. Graham was happy Seth Rogen didn't wear green in 50/50. DVD's, in theaters and much much more!
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