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The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 164: Pat BrownSharon is figuring out big picture things with guest star Pat Brown (Sex Tape) this time, including what kind of napper you are. The two remember their meeting on a train trip returning from New Jersey and discuss healthcare's entwining with politics, plus smart drugs and Lasik woes. All we can say is, faith and hope...
2018-09-1033 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 163: Jill PangalloWe're exercising five times a week (kind of) with guest star Jill Pangallo. Jill and Sharon discuss what yellow smells like (SoulCycle) AND what Sharon smells like (cookies...flowers...). They also remember their meeting in Greenpoint, and discuss the ins and outs of this business of show. And that "Fern Bar" is a great drag name.
2018-08-2736 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 162: Joyelle Nicole JohnsonSharon and guest star Joyelle Nicole Johnson (Lady Parts Justice) remember that time they blocked traffic on the 59th Street bridge, which leads Joyelle to remember some cross-country ride shares. The two then discuss "Sex and the City" DVDs as collateral. And Joyelle wraps things up with some fun memories of the last LPJ tour through the South.
2018-08-1332 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 161: Kiki O'KeeffeWe all know that astrology is not real, but also agree that it HAS to be! Sharon's guest, Kiki O'Keeffe (I Don't Believe in Astrology) concurs. The two discuss their respective signs, as well as how "houses" work, and how Kiki takes a fresh approach to it all in her regular newsletter. They also come down from the heavens to talk about how Kiki hates the business of show, and how Sharon is not really afraid of death anymore.
2018-07-3030 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 160: Audrey StanfieldFamily is the center of the home, and Audrey Stanfield (Branded Content Will Set You Free) discusses BOTH family AND the family home with Sharon this time around. (It's called Longview and it's in Missouri, btw.) The two also mull over the struggles of the city and "the biz" before emphatically agreeing that pretending to kill is just insane. Audrey may be allergic to her smoothie, too...
2018-07-1631 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 159: Alex AdanSharon and Alex Adan met way back when Alex was tech staff for Sharon's first Spank show, and the two discuss Alex's experience there (and how having a child changed his perspective). They then discuss ghosts and how Alex is the only one in his family not to see one, before Alex wraps up with his experience tracking down family members and the meet-ups that resulted.
2018-07-0238 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 158: Caitlin BitzegaioSharon welcomes Caitlin Bitzegaio (Womaning) to the guest star chair this time, and Caitlin starts by remembering those early gigs that didn't pay much or not at all. The two then compare reality TV notes, including seeing yourself on Honey Boo Boo, as well as small town experiences. Hair care routines are then compared, including getting to the place where you just trust your hairdresser.
2018-06-1836 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 156: Gastor AlmonteDid you know kids don't eat cereal anymore? That's just one of the shocking tidbits revealed as Gastor Almonte takes the guest star chair this time. He and Sharon discuss the other - when other comics have the nerve to tell you they are using your material! Gastor also discusses his practice of pleasing his 5 year-old self and 15 year-old self every day AND his upcoming album recording. The two then wrap up by comparing what hurts today...
2018-05-2134 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 155: Eric CunninghamWelcome to the Clean Plate Club! And welcome Eric Cunningham to the guest star chair this time. After a rude interruption, the two discuss Eric's work as producer of Night Late, and Sharon's work as set designer - kisses and all! There's talk of THE TREE and live activations done for a living. The great star feud between Roanoke and El Paso is dissected, and the two wrap it up by taking a work trip to Brazil!
2018-05-0733 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 154: Georgia ClarkThe lovely Georgia Clark (The Bucket List) joins Sharon this episode, and begins with remembrances of her move to NYC right in the thick of the Great Recession. The two then discuss Georgia's work as curator and producer of the Generation Women storytelling show, before Georgia admits there was a time she created a fake band...and then had to create a band to match the identity. A tease for her new book follows, and they then wind up deciding one must finish something as a way to court the muses.
2018-04-2332 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 153: Jen KwokWe're blithely chasing the Sugar Dragon as Sharon welcomes Jen Kwok (Songs For One) to the guest star chair this time. The two try out Sharon's Shoulder Weather App, before Jen relates a story of a tantrum on the train, and how most people wanted to help, but did they? They then discuss how NYC changes your depression perspective, and wrap up by recalling how people used to listed to albums. Remember?
2018-04-0928 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 152: Arti GollapudiAstrology can be a mood-killer...that's the lead topic on this episode as Sharon welcomes Arti Gollapudi (Your Self, Your Body) to the guest star chair. The two discuss the hilarity of apartment building email chains AND how Arti was injured by a beach umbrella. Arti also discusses coming to NYC to work in music, but finding her way to comedy, and how that comedy can be a conduit for acknowledging pain. After all, you have to write yourself into history, so grab a pen and paper!
2018-03-2631 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 151: Sandi MarxStoryteller and performer Sandi Marx is in the guest star chair this episode, and she begins by telling Sharon of her journey from actress to talent agent to performer, and how Peter Weller played a role in it. The two then discuss approaching art without specificity, the times you find out other people think you've got it all together, and how we shouldn't be afraid of being opportunistic. Sandi then talks about being a subject in a documentary before we all decide that we really just want to work with the kind of people we would have over for...
2018-03-1236 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 150: Shawtane BowenWe're airing LOTS of grievances at the start of this episode, as Sharon welcomes Shawtane Bowen (BoogieManja) to the guest star chair. (Sharon hates multi-borough whistling, btw.) Shawtane speaks on his experience as a care-giver for the elderly, and the sometimes very difficult relationships that come about as a result. He then tells Sharon about the recent funeral for his father, and the two discuss the challenges in performing after deaths in the family.
2018-02-2632 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 149: Akilah HughesYou know, change is hard. Especially for an old dog...that's living in your apartment...and belongs to your sister...who is your roommate. Such is the situation with guest Akilah Hughes (Akilah Obviously). Pippa, the dog in question, is discussed at length with Sharon, as are other old pets. Akilah then charts her progress as a content producer on YouTube - the first 100 videos are bad, you know - as well as her family's history with goldfish. We're surrounded by such...judgement...!
2018-02-1232 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 147: Jorja Hudson & Brittany TomkinWe all need buddies in comedy and this time we welcome two comedic buddies, Jorja Hudson and Brittany Tomkin, to the guest star bench. They're the creators of a new webseries Myrtle & Willoughby (which should be out soon, btw). With Sharon, they discuss how all good ideas come to you on the G train, as well as faking it till you're making it. Hugh Jackman, Floppy, and Spellella are all discussed before they wrap up musing on credit cards for making your dreams come true.
2018-01-1531 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 146: Doug MoeSo you have a lot of customer loyalty cards, eh? Ah, but how many do you actually use? That's just one of the musings mused about as Sharon welcomes Doug Moe (Man vs. Child, Hot for Teacher) to the guest star chair this time. The two discuss happy kid noises and the lousy neighbors that complain about them, before covering the importance of learning from cross-discipline classes. They then turn to all things coffee, the right way to make it, and how you can get it delivered right to you!
2017-12-1832 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 145: Chloe MarshThere's a rash of missing earrings this time as Chloe Marsh (Chloe Doesn't Do Boys) joins Sharon at the podcast table. Chloe discusses having to adjust comedy material after transitioning as well as having to actively experience your emotions. The two also talk about the negative effects of napping and the positive effects of black dress shopping. They then wrap up by thinking of life as a process of finding out what you have to do.
2017-12-0431 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 144: Anne RodemanWe're really hoping to get some of that shoebox cash this time as Sharon welcomes Anne Rodeman (So Into It) to the guest star chair. The two muse about both posture AND dabbling in drag before Anne describes her recent clip show without clips. There's also that trip to see Lorna Luft in an outer borough, too. Anne and Sharon then reminisce about early improv days and agree that patter songs don't really work in church.
2017-11-2030 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 143: Ed GalvezSharon bids a very special welcome to Ed Galvez (Amigo Undead, Brand New Old Love) this time, as Ed is often Sharon's host when she's in LA. The two discuss the difference between friendships and bring friendly, and how you need to spread out the neediness. They are then surprised that COPS is still on the air, and then hash out the differences between working in LA and New York. Ed then wraps things up with tales of his time teaching standup...and the certain types of people you always get as students.
2017-11-0628 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 142: Tahlia RobinsonSharon is sharin' a lovely lemon ice with Tahlia Robinson (Hidden Fences, Affirmative Action) this time, as Tahlia laments how no one can pronounce her name correctly. The two then discuss how New Yorkers refuse to share their specialists with anyone, and Tahlia reveals her passions for (in order) cooking shows, breakup songs, and advertising week. Lastly, they discuss the merits of stepping away from improv in order to get re-inspired.
2017-10-2329 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 141: Ray CordovaBrooklyn's Prospect Park is an example of Victorian Privilege, did you know that? That's one of the topics tackled this time with Ray Cordova (Astronomy Club Presents, Sad Marriage). There's also an extended musing upon all things laundromat, as Sharon lives over one now and loves the smells but hates that one weirdo. The two then talk of how moving sucks, especially when you lose your laundromat. Ray then brings this episode to a close with a couple juicy stories from his experience working in the psych ward.
2017-10-0931 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 140: Boris KhaykinBoris Khaykin (Improv vs. Standup, North Coast) is preparing to exchange living with a roommate for living with his girlfriend as we start this episode. He schools Sharon in the details of proper beard maintenance before the two imagine a Lasik intern getting paid in drink tickets. Comparing app dating to a video game follows (including the perils of bringing weirdos to work), and Boris wraps things up by telling of that time he livestreamed a show from a car.
2017-09-2529 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 139: Five Year AnniversaryAnd here you thought you were downloading some regular, workaday episode, huh? But no! This is a special, bonus-length CLIP SHOW! Join Sharon as she trips lightly down memory lane to celebrate five years of her podcastical chatacular. Featuring insights, anecdotes, and musings from the likes of (in alpha order): Lauren Conlin Adams, Michelle Buteau, Frank Conniff, Robert Dean, Amanda Duarte, Ophira Eisenberg, Naomi Ekperigin, Alex English, Jo Firestone, Lou Gonzalez, Jeff Hiller, Clark Jones, Mehran Khaghani, TJ Mannix, Isaac Oliver, Becky Yamamoto, and Rick Younger. Sharon is WEEAAARRRIN' those clips!
2017-09-1147 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 138: Yoni LotanEmotions are based on experiences, so have an experience by listening to Yoni Lotan (The Instagram Show) in the guest star chair this time. He and Sharon have a discourse on all things "Air Bud", before Yoni tells of his experience having a kid watch him play Ballz on the subway. It's clean. Sharon then tells of the friends she's made on the same subway, before the two wrap things up by commiserating over having their buyout photos show up in advertisements and coupons and gift cards....
2017-08-2833 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 137: Carolyn CastigliaWe're balancing the public and the private as Carolyn Castiglia (Right Now, Daughter Knows Best) has a seat in the guest star chair this time. Carolyn tells of how she was scooped by an antiques raider while trying to do something nice, right before she and Sharon launch a new company, covereddish(dot)com. Carolyn then remembers a string of remembrances as a waiter at Applebees, which leads, totally unconnected, to an imagining of Sharon's death.
2017-08-1430 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 136: Max AshEscape the Room expert Max Ash (Hot Bird, BEENG BOONG) is in the guest star chair this time, and explains his history with the genre - including the worst one he's done - with Sharon. He's also in a relationship for the first time in a moment, so waxes about that, which leads Sharon to wax about her boyfriend. The two then cover showtunes on the subway, surprise visits to friends, and the excitement of cans. Because, y'know, it's all about choices.
2017-07-3130 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 135: Katie HartmanI'm sorry, but we're trying to apologize less as Sharon welcomes her FIRST REPEAT GUEST Katie Hartman (Gypsy Danger, Sweet Parents) to the show. Katie tells Sharon of her recent trip to LA. No one works there, y'know. Then there's a visit from a past teacher, Mrs. Werner, which leads to Sharon doing all of the voices. And, after an attempt to reach Leah Rudick on the phone, Sharon and Katie wind things up by discussing those who use signatures in texts and the general state of being underemployed.
2017-07-1729 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 134: John T. ReynoldsThere may be lots of John Reynoldses about, but we have the one and only John T. Reynolds (A Fistful of Babies) in the ol' guest star chair this time. He and Sharon play a little "Bible Drill" before discussing Disney World and how those big cartoon head performers are annoying. Sharon then shares her trick for walking and using a phone at the same time. The many joys of LA - Lyft, hikes, walking, celebrity graves - is covered next. Then the two wrap up by being woke and comparing painting and cartooning.
2017-07-0330 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 133: Timothy DunnTimothy Dunn (Queerball) is Sharon's guest this time around, and he's fresh from an appearance at housing court. We'll let him tell you about it, and let him paint a picture of "Linda". He and Sharon also discuss pulling back from social media, and how we generally need to click it down a few to get back to normal speed. Sharon then discusses her recent trip to LA, before the two wind up discussing having to be open to at least try in love.
2017-06-1934 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 132: Jordan TempleEver take your date to see a PTSD movie? Jordan Temple (Hidden Fences, Randy Newman vs. Everything) has, and he tells all about it as Sharon's guest this time. The two also discuss wanting to do more for those who help you along in this life, before moving on to how missing out drives you to make something that's definitely "you". Jordan then wraps up by remembering how his mom pushed him into a production of Sister Mary Ignatius at age five, and how that planted the seeds of parody in his work.
2017-06-0527 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 131: Marie FaustinWe're being cute all the time this episode, as Sharon welcomes Marie Faustin (Unofficial Expert) to the guest star chair. Marie finds herself finally starting to make a living from comedy, and hopes that will soon lead to people wanting to touch the hem of her flowy garments. But, sometimes, don't you want to want to settle? Nah, for we win just be being in NYC! The two go on to discuss two petting/patting incidents with homeless people, and the joys of riding the bus in LA. And they wrap things up by comparing talking about yourself in your...
2017-05-2234 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 130: Jay MalskyJay Malsky (Earnest Gay Thoughts) is teaching us how to put grudges to bed as Sharon welcomes him to the guest star chair this time. The two met on this past election night, you know. They go on to discuss how we need to stay connected to people, and how we find ourselves in a debate between "right" and "wrong" and aiming for the middle. Jay then tells of his journey to improv from the world of politics, before the two debate the potential pitfalls of worrying about having broad appeal.
2017-05-0830 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 129: Eman El HusseiniWe're being a perfectly flawed couple this episode, as Sharon welcomes Eman El Husseini (Unveiled) to the guest star chair. Eman discusses, in turn, meeting and dating and getting proposed to by her wife, Jess. Then she and Sharon compare Easter activities, before Sharon shares her recipe for Punch Bowl Cake. And we wrap up by actively practicing gratitude...even though every life high is usually followed by rejections.
2017-04-2427 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 128: Brett DavisSharon welcomes Brett Davis (The Special Without...) to the guest star chair this time, and the two start with discussing the strategic use of bits at school dances. The two then agree that they like but don't love puns, before discussing Brett's show on MNN. Road trips, and the inherent mountainous highways, are covered next. As are tricks used to get out of bombing...and snapping at hecklers. Brett then winds things up by discussing his "Cute Little Cupcake" performance!
2017-04-1030 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 126: Jess SalomonAllow us to welcome you as we welcome Jess Salomon to the guest star chair this time around. Jess and Sharon start by reviewing Jess' quest to get a green card, and the change of plans that came about as a result. They then debate whether "mem" or "meem" is the correct pronunciation. Jess tells about her time as a war crimes lawyer at The Hague and her subsequent transition to comedy (and how it took longer than expected). They then wrap by discussing having or not having sentimentality about your early career whilst Sharon does a quick sketch of J...
2017-03-1328 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 125: Darell J. HuntWe're all dressing correctly for the cold weather, and welcoming Darell J. Hunt to the guest star chair this time. He and Sharon discuss learning from documentaries and the glory that is the gem stone exhibit at the museum. Darell then loves on the concept of the flowy housecoat, and stresses the importance of foundation garments. The two compare stories of talking to strangers, to older people, and dealing with people on museum tours who try to take over. We then wrap up by tuning in to hear the obituaries on the radio.
2017-02-2745 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 124: Emily FlakeDid you know that people who chew gum are smarter? Did you know there is such a thing as poo poo cookies? Truth! At least, according to New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake (Sh*tshow), who is Sharon's guest this time. Emily discusses the fun of getting her daughter ready for school while still wrangling work schedules. The two then wonder if Adderall meths out your mouth, before slipping gently into Emily's work creating the daily New Yorker cartoons, versus writing celebrity dirt items for other people. The highbrow and the lowbrow...the ying and the yang...
2017-02-1327 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 123: Alex EnglishSpending holidays in NYC is still on our minds as Sharon welcomes Alex English (Lady Parts Justice) to the guest star chair this time. From holidays, it's a quick slip to musing on how presumptuous a New Year's wedding is. Relationships then take center stage as the two discuss comparing yourself to other relationships, realizing they take patience, but still wanting to worry about someone else. (But we didn't move to NYC to have a life, did we? Just a career!) Alex then speaks on the hypersexuality of dating apps...and that time a Grindr connection showed up at one of...
2017-01-3036 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 122: Alex SongIt just so happens to be guest star Alex Song's first day on the writing staff for The Tonight Show, so we're so glad she stopped by to chat with Sharon. The two discuss socks found on the street, and how Alex performed her own magic shows as a three year-old. Experiences in high school drama club and debate team follow. As do the benefits of being in the band. But then again, how do you know when to quit?
2017-01-1628 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 121: H. Alan ScottThe lovely H. Alan Scott (Out on the Lanai, Talking Crime) is in the guest star chair for this first episode of the new year, talking first about absolutely wanting to adopt a child. He and Sharon then launch into the new show theme. Dick GIFs are discussed at length, as is H. Alan's conversion to Judaism. There's a quick stop by Hattiesburg's one gay bar, and then we all go experience some Korean spa visit shade AND emaciated butts. (These may be related.)
2017-01-0229 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 119: Shane O'NeillThe beguiling Shane O'Neill (Tonight's Special, S.U.C.K.), aka Shane Shane, is in the guest star chair this time, and immediately confesses to being a maximalist decorator. He and Sharon then discuss caftans and how they are rapidly becoming unisex. From there, it's an easy transition into comparing early versus late episodes of "The Golden Girls". And from there, it's an even easier transition into how Shane discovered Jean Bice and her Quacker Factory. The two then wrap up be deciding they both want the luxury of their own studio space in NYC.
2016-12-0530 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 118: Lauren BesserSure, it's been a very negative year, but at the same time, Sharon's been investigating hats! So not all is bad as we welcome Lauren Besser (Real Housewives of Bohemia) to the guest star chair this time. Lauren tells Sharon about her experience with caricature forehead shaming, and the two discuss how they love to walk the city at night. Lauren jumps back in next with her intense experience working in politics. And the two wind up with agreeing that they love NYC and we should all work better at comforting each other.
2016-11-1431 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 116: Robert DeanCome with us as Sharon welcomes Robert Dean, soon to open the ONLY Robert Dean Museum in existence, to the guest star chair. They begin by asking, simply, "what would Vanna White do?" Then they discuss the Tony Robbins juggernaut, and how to baa with authority. Robert follows with a tale of going to Medieval Times by himself. They pair then discuss Robert's totally legal basement apartment, and his psychic reading experiences.
2016-10-2432 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 114: Chris LamberthWell, there you are, and here Sharon is with this episode's guest, Chris Lamberth (The Mundane Festival). The two start off trading tips about driving in NYC, before moving on to discuss what happens when you bomb on stage. (Sharon once bombed as her hair.) Answer: you end up doing The Substitute Teacher Show. Then it's a reminder that you need only compete with yourself, and that you must...every once in a while...take an account of what you DO have.
2016-09-2631 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 113: Gabriel PachecoOh, hey! Didn't see you there. Um, so Gabriel Pacheco (Funhouse Comedy) is guest on this TSSS. He and Sharon first discuss, with dread, small-talk run-ins...and how you need to make your own privacy. Plans for respective new comedy albums are then compared, and Gabriel talks about how easy it is to misinterpret the "sad clown" in stand-ups. They then wrap up by discussing how Sharon is stepping away from online dating for a bit - too many dates feeling like interviews. ON TIME IS LATE!
2016-09-1231 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 111: Lauren Conlin AdamsLauren Conlin Adams (The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Female Gaze) is courteously welcomed to the guest star chair before she has to head to Santa Barbara to drink wine. She and Sharon discuss life as a flow and balance of energy and decide that they are both definitely NOT baby-hungry. The topics of Lyft in LA and set birthday cake are then celebrated. Although, note taken, Lauren does NOT like jiggly desserts. And they wrap up with discovering what you can do to counteract NYC making you a harder person.
2016-08-1529 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 110: Julie ThrelkeldThe episode description refers to itself in the third person as Sharon welcomes Julie Threlkeld (modernstories.com) to the guest star chair. Modern Stories Mix is the podcast that Julie hosts, and she describes how she likes it to focus on one story from one person. Julie then tells of how she got started in storytelling as a way to get over social anxiety AND her heady experience shopping for a fashionable cane. The two then sample some chicken hot dogs and assume that people are laughing.
2016-08-0128 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 109: Pushy MuldowneyDon't know about you, but we're jittery from the heat as Sharon welcomes Pushy Muldowney (Sketch Pod, Brooklyn Loft Party) to the guest star chair. The two lead with an extended reverie about breaking into Jennifer Aniston's closet. Then Pushy tells of her (fairly) recent move to NYC, and the streamlining that results. Sharon takes a sec to explain the rules of the Sharon Spell Show Drinking Game, before Pushy wraps up with tales of her PhD track experience AND her time as a background inmate on OITNB!
2016-07-1829 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 108: TJ MannixTop o' the podcast to ya! Sharon welcomes TJ Mannix (Limbo Land) to the guest star chair this time and they lead off with TJ's embracing his Irish stereotypes. Then they talk about scientologist sightings and how TJ lost 55 pounds - mostly by eating M&Ms slowly. TJ also talks about his work in improvised musical comedy, including the founding of the NY Musical Improv Festival, before he wows us all with the story of his date with Rue McClanahan.
2016-07-0432 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 106: Clark JonesJust how do you make money in comedy? That's a good question and one that Sharon answers this time with Clark Jones in the guest star chair. The two also cover Clark's time as a teaching artist in NYC. Not to be outdone, Sharon gives her recipe for Avocado Chip-Chop, and discusses her history trying to "do weed". They then wrap things up comparing pre-show routines and coming to a very thankful place overall.
2016-06-0630 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 105: Desiree BurchCome. Join us inside the gated community as Sharon welcomes Desiree Burch (Welcome to Night Vale, Tar Baby) to the guest star chair, and we all stretch out to enjoy all the dusty, unused space therein. This leads Sharon and Desiree to discuss the pluses of downsizing your stuff. The two then mull over whether NYC has gotten worse recently, and relive that time that Sharon's date brought a date with him. And Sharon wraps up by grilling Desiree on the glamourous ways she spends spare time in London.
2016-05-2329 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 104: Trish NelsonWe're making it work for us this time as Sharon welcomes Trish Nelson, founder of Banter Girl, to the guest star chair. Trish discusses her experience in founding her launch pad production company, the great people she's met, and the connections yet to be made. The two then find common ground vis-a-vis late night ordering from eBay and binge watching in the background. The societal entitlement shift as viewed in service jobs is then tackled, with focus given to how Millennials love to make people cry in restaurants.
2016-05-0932 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 103: Susan KentThe lovely Susan Kent (Tell It Brooklyn, Dead Parent Club) is in the guest star chair this time 'round, and she and Sharon start by thinking of quarantine as just a staycation. The two then compare their respective moves to NYC and how you never really know what the people you interact with are going through at that moment. They also mull over the possibility of bringing back the custom of wearing signs of mourning, before Sharon wraps things up with a demonstration of how to cry without ruining your makeup.
2016-04-2529 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 102: Ménage à Trois RadioDo you steal cigarettes? Eat them? Casually smoke? If so, you'll find empathy at the start of this latest episode that welcomes the duo from Ménage à Trois Radio (Diana Kolsky and Murf Meyer) to the guest star chair. They and Sharon also chat about crazy teeth in tattoos, audience reaction to screening big-budget erotic films at live events, AND Secret Santa Sweaters. And maybe you'd like to shape your "stuff down there"? Pro tip: don't opt for an electrolysis Groupon, k?
2016-04-1127 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 101: Brandon Scott WolfAs we begin a new century of shows, we find Brandon Scott Wolf (Sad Marriage, Empty Plates of NY) in the guest star chair. Brandon shares an involved story revolving around the time he and some cops shot some video on a Harlem rooftop. Also contained within, Sharon FINALLY explains the format of the show...and Brandon explains his tendency to make up weird songs. And did you know, he once dropped out of Improv 101? Had a good reason, though...
2016-03-2832 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 100: Michelle ButeauYou made it! The big 1-0-0-t-h episode. And our very special guest is Michelle Buteau (Enlisted, Key & Peele) who is experiencing a kind of digital FOMO/iPhone envy. It passes quickly, though. She and Sharon discuss where the flavor is...and fainting...and Michelle's tendency to wear blazers too often. The pitfalls of Tinder in Ireland are explored, before Sharon finished up with the tale of the time she painted her neighbor's portrait. #lavender
2016-03-1430 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 99: Kate MoranThe lovely Kate Moran (Sad Girl Life Hacks, Are You Afraid of the 90s?) is in the guest star chair this time, and she's just started eating meat again. It's great, btw. Kate and Sharon discuss the folly of learning goals from Disney, and what happens when you don't put the effort into your headshots. Kate also tells of how she basically eats like a frat boy, and what she's doing with all those cases of Push Pops, before finishing up realizing she has penis envy. (A lot of meat in this episode, no?)
2016-02-2930 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 98: Damian BellinoMercury was in retrograde when we recorded this episode, and guest star Damian Bellino (So Into It) totally doesn't believe that astrology thing...but totally does. He also believe in ghosts...and often sees his past ghosts on Ninth Avenue. The marriage thing and the kid thing are then discussed, and how they can weigh on you. Damian and Sharon then make plans for Sharon's "vag tumblr" AND to take a bath in a New York tub.
2016-02-1534 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 97: Rick YoungerYou are allowed ONE BAG for this episode and we expect you to stick to it. Rick Younger (Low Budget Morning Show, Inside Information) is the guest this time, and that one bag max leads to discussion of space in the city. Rick and Sharon then compare histories with the "fried chicken spiral" before Sharon admits she almost had Popeye's stolen from her. From here, Rick tells the ins and outs of a slow jam love tape AND how he met his wife at summer stock. And why are there only white actors on the screener DVDs?
2016-02-0136 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 96: Mark PagánDoes Sharon's accent ever come out at times? That's the first question that Mark Pagán (Peach Fuzzy) poses to our host during this half hour together. The two then talk of drinking coffee too late at night and using gift cards for alternate purposes. The reasons why you are known at the grocery store is next, before Mark tells of his experience with Mormons in South America. Plus, this episode as a MYSTERY GUEST at the front door! Ding dong!
2016-01-1829 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 95: Jeff HillerYou ever get a weather boner? Jeff Hiller (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) has. He's in the guest star chair this time, and he and Sharon have quite a few Brene Brown moments together. They also cover not remembering names of people you've met, before painting the picture of Kathleen Chalfant sailing through Times Square on a Segue. The two then wrap up by discussing how we coast on the good things that happen to us, but that we need to be happy with what we create.
2016-01-0429 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 94: Brooke ArnoldWhen you're from the South, why is everyone's first question if you're a racist? That's one of the topics that Sharon tackles with Brooke Arnold (Brooke: The Webseries), who occupies the guest star chair this time. The presence of sociopaths in comedy and academia is also sussed out. The two then discuss how we are getting dumber from having smart phones, the concept of the platonic romance, and learning how to hug people. And Sharon wraps things up by secreting The Secret for Brooke.
2015-12-2131 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 93: Nelson LugoNelson Lugo (Gathering the Magic) is in the guest star chair this time, and he wants you to know he's a magician that hates card tricks. He and Sharon discuss the phenomenon of diminishing house returns, which makes it hard for him to call himself an artist (he prefers craftsman). The two then discuss Nelson's time as a substitute ringmaster for the Big Apple Circus and his time working in "Document-ment". But, you know, happiness is moving forward...
2015-12-0728 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 92: Amey GoerlichAmey Goerich (Indie Cage Match, The Girl in the Show) is having a private moment, but I think...yes! I think she's ready now. And it is worth it, if only for the epic tale of when Amey moved to NYC and her event-filled first five months here...and the artists she's had a chance to work with. Apart from this, Amey and Sharon discuss that time that Sharon played Vince Neil's Aunt Nelly and how, really, acting is just a series of not getting killed situations.
2015-11-2328 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 91: Selena CoppockSelena Coppock (The New Rules for Blondes) is in the guest star chair this time around with a few pageant pro-tips to share with Sharon. AH, but then Sharon counters with the revelation that she was once a debutante! The two then discuss their respective allergies to mystery metals and the dangers of going down the self-doubt k-hole. For a wrap up, Selena tells of her time as a Sex and the City bus tour guide as a way to segue into the fact that it's okay to do nothing every once in a while.
2015-11-0929 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 90: Mehran KhaghaniDon't know about you, but we've been hit with so many dicks tonight! The same has befallen Mehran Khaghani (Last Comic Standing, IFC Comedy Drop) who takes the guest star chair this time. Mehran discusses coming out to his Iranian parents and how you have to fight to be heard in life. He and Sharon then cover the importance of viewing a relationship as building a life together. Then they segue to how toenails can be like Ginsu knives and the plus side of "touching the pickle".
2015-10-2631 min
Kid/Life CrisisEpisode 18: Jason Jude HillRaquel and Katie talk with their first male guest: Jason Jude Hill, who founded a film company, GrumpyFILMS, with his husband and business partner. We talk aspiring to be DINKs, coming out (both as gay, and as child-free), caring for a bag of flour, and maintaining friendships with your friends who have kids— and building friendships with kids themselves. (music: www.bensound.com)
2015-10-1448 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 89: David LawsonDavid Lawson (The Astoria Bookshop Storytelling Show, The Double) is in the guest star chair this week. He and Sharon start this visit out by discussing ranters that show up at open mics. David then explores his time in therapy as a kid, before discussing that you indeed CAN bomb at a storytelling show. What would Elvis say at The Moth? They muse upon just that subject. And then there was that time that David made a fake report card for a classmate that he didn't like.
2015-10-1230 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 86: Dru JohnstonWe welcome you to this episode by way of revealing the mystery that is "Baby Cut" carrots. You're welcome. Dru Johnston (The Chris Gethard Show) is in the guest star chair this week, and he and Sharon lead with the nuances of making faces at babies. Dru then talls of his experience of moving to NYC...and making only double digits to begin with. Then he digs back a little further to discuss his time as a housepainter, as well as his proficiency at getting rid of beehives on the job. Because, you know, a bee sting sure Hertz!
2015-08-3132 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 85: Janelle JamesJanelle James is in the guest star chair this week, and it's all about performing in the stand-up scene at first. From forgetting names, to audience members who just feel they have to email you afterward, to receiving notes on your set gracefully (or not), we cover it all. Janelle and Sharon then discuss opening a bar with desserts called "The Sugar Lobby", before admitting to performance superstitions - like always bombing if you're not wearing lipstick. And Janelle might just like the pain of bombing every once in a while...
2015-08-1728 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 84: Jessica DelfinoJew-Bu? Jew-Boo? Let's take a "private moment" to figure it out with Jessica Delfino, who just happens to be in the guest star chair this week. She and Sharon discuss giving up pot and caffiene, and how NYC has too many choices. Jessica then tells of how she usually loses her mind at a free buffet, before discussing her decision to shift her focus off of performance in order to open and run her own performance and arts space, The Unicorn. And we finish with Jessica performing her song "Chinatown".
2015-08-0330 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 83: Isaac OliverOMG, you scared me! Isaac Oliver (Intimacy Idiot) is in the guest star chair this week and you REALLY should have warned me before touching me. Sharon discusses her upcoming surgery with Isaac, before the two segue seamlessly into tales of online dating app usage. "The Half-Kiss" is then analyzed in detail. And we finish with Isaac telling of his experiences while recording his audiobook. Beets and meatsuits and peen! We've got it all this episode.
2015-07-2031 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 82: Riley SolonerIt's a mutual well-being admiration society this week, with Riley Soloner (Dairy Affirmations) in the guest star chair. Riley is starting his own religion, and tells Sharon all about it. He also discusses his time working for a mobile pizza oven AND his time babysitting a 16 year-old. The two then discuss the perks of being an uncle or aunt, and how you can get addicted to unfollowing people on "social" media. Be grateful for the giver of milk!
2015-07-0628 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 81: Ben LermanAh, the circle of NYC real estate life! That's the lead topic on this episode with Ben Lerman (Spooners, Late Night) in the guest star chair. Ben discusses his apartment, which happens to be situated in a NORC. He and Sharon also touch on having to wait 90 minutes for the doctor...dicks...and one person shows. Then lastly, after discussing Ben's songwriting process (HINT: he MAY or MAY NOT work in a bathroom), Ben treats us to a performance of his song "Lazy Eye".
2015-06-2230 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 80: Viviana Olen & Matt HarkinsOn this very special episode, Sharon welcomes the two co-founders of the Tonya Harding Nancy Kerrigan 1994 Museum to the guest star chair...which they have to share. They discuss the process of setting up the museum and the people they've met, as well as all the happenings at their Opening Gala, which was held the night before. Sharon then applies for the docent program, before they debate which is better...a triscuit or a club cracker.
2015-06-0830 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 79: Hadiyah RobinsonNames pronouned and spelled incorrectly is the lead topic this week as Sharon welcomes Hadiyah Robinson (hrcomedy-dot-com) to the ol' guest star chair. The different levels of freaky are discussed next. After a whiskey shot, Hadiyah and Sharon mull over how people always die in stories on The Moth. But listen, don't stress about your career...although you really should do a better job of plugging your upcoming shows. Let's rehearse...
2015-05-2532 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 77: Amanda DuarteJust say the word! You know...Sussudio! Amanda Duarte (Dead Darlings) is with Sharon this time, showing the guest star chair who's boss. The two discuss the ubiquity of weed in Brooklyn, and how those who peak in high school should not expect any better. Multiple kinds of quick deaths are covered as well. Likewise the faux pas of wearing pantyhose as tights. Then they wind things up deciding for whom they should each be a backup singer. (SPOILER: Sharon's headed overnight to Georgia...)
2015-04-2732 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 76: Becky YamamotoBotox! Plantar's Warts! Missionary Trips to far-off (slightly-resort-like) lands! These topics and others are covered when Becky Yamamoto (Uninspired) is in the guest star chair for the entirity of this episode. Other topics include getting carded and the bad fart smells of those you love. Becky and Sharon also give equal time to the evil concepts of racist hogs and vocal fry. K?
2015-04-1329 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 74: Khalid RahmaanKhalid Rahmaan (It's So Up and Coming, Big Saturday) is currently having the best time of his life, and discusses such with Sharon at the top of this episode. They also discuss the importance of working different comedy muscles and the fact that having a variety of voices in the room is a must! Dildo jokes for the family is ever-so-delicately touched upon, before they wind up by "runnin' up on ya".
2015-03-1630 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 73: Daniel SearsUsually relegated to the sound board, this episode finds GrumpyFILMS' own Daniel Sears (Sketch Pod, The Brooklyn Palace) right smack dab in the guest star chair. He and Sharon share a few puns, discuss this d*ck that Sharon had to deal with the night before, k-rations, and the privileged few, before contemplating death by an overdose of sugar.
2015-03-0230 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 72: James BewleyI suppose the most important thing we learn in this episode with James Bewley (Dale Radio, Strindberg and Helium) in the guest star chair IS that there are no rules when it comes to Oreos. Besides this discovery, James and Sharon discuss going decaf, the scariness that was the Lyceum, the pleasure and the pain of living in LA, and hair puns. BARBERISM runs rampant!
2015-02-1628 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 71: Sue SmithIt's an episode dedicated almost completely to all things Floppy (if you know, you know) this time as Sue Smith (Best Week Ever, Tits & Giggles) slides into the guest star chair. However, when NOT on a Floppy kick, Sue and Sharon discuss the Woman of Many Questions, tipping, being alone to recharge, and hating people at work.
2015-02-0230 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 70: Lou GonzalezIt's a hard lesson in keeping your phone on vibrate that heads off this episode featuring Lou Gonzalez (Boombox, The Mannequin Room) in the guest chair. Lou leads off by discussing his time in news production and as owner of his own production company. He and Sharon equate clown noses to comedy, before discovering that words is too much. And we finish with a discussion of sex without glasses. Just pay me.
2015-01-1930 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 69: Alex EdelmanSharon and guest star Alex Edelman (Millennial, Edinburgh Fringe) are 'bout to throw a lot at you this week. Are you ready? Alex talks about being raised Orthodox, Sharon admits to being a lifeless robot, Alex discusses Nordic comics that he knows AND about the time he worked PR for baseball. This is all in addition to discussion of small talk bombs, crock pot cooking, oiling yourself, and having aesthetic match content. I'm exhausted.
2015-01-0531 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 68: Frank Conniff LIVE!Greetings! And welcome to a very special episode. Contained herein are twenty-some minutes of the fun we had at the recent Sharon Spell Show Live performance at the UCB Theater East! Sharon welcomes everyone by chatting about the very New York week she's been having. Then guest star Frank Conniff (MST3K, Cinematic Titanic) joins her to discuss finally accepting sobriety, whoring oneself out at ComicCon, and the special view that Frank has from his apartment. We certainly hope you can join us for the next live taping, and invite you to stay tuned for details!
2014-12-0825 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 66: David Joseph CraigSharon and guest star David Joseph Craig (What to Expect) get right into it this episode with discussion on the multiple drunk cab rides we've all experienced. This segues seemlessly into Sharon revealing her Incognito Persona....Tina. The two then discuss quitting coffee, or NOT quitting coffee, and the South American Water Diet. And they finish with their experiences in pushing those negative thoughts aside so you can get your damn work done.
2014-11-1029 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 65: Jo FirestoneThis episode finds Jo Firestone (Friends of Single People) in the guest star chair and helping Sharon out with her lists...all of them. The two also discuss recent celebrity sightings, Instragram awards, both wet AND dry desserts, AND what it's like to make out with someone in a celebrity's home while you are housesitting for them. Answer -- it's pretty good.
2014-10-2729 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 64: Naomi EkperiginNaomi Ekperigin (Everyday SCANDAL, Totally Biased) is at home in the guest star chair this week, and starts off by asking Sharon about that crazy guy in the leather strip shirt. The two then discuss Naomi's time working as a bartender in (the "island continent" of) Australia...and the interesting locals to be found there. A discussion of redheads follows, before they weigh the risks of making bad art and compare/contrast elevator people with stairs people.
2014-10-1329 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 63: Sheng WangLook. Don't get too hangry, 'cause this week Sheng Wang (Totally Biased, Late Night) is in the guest star chair to discuss the pros of NOT decorating your apartment with Sharon. We also learn about when Sheng was elected Historian of his high school China Club, as well as his unreleased comedy album. Sheng and Sharon discover a mutual love of hot things, and we finish up by finding out just what "dippin' dirty" really is.
2014-09-2929 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 62: Ophira EisenbergAnd with that certain sun-kissed glow, we welcome you back to a new batch of Sharon Spell Show podcasts! Today Sharon welcomes Ophira Eisenberg (Ask Me Another, The Moth) to the guest star chair. The two discuss the unique pleasures of producing live shows and then realize that it's okay to let go of URLs. Then it's all about performances, including whether or not you should "glitz it up" for a show...what it was like to open for a magician act...and the best way to run away from a gig.
2014-09-1533 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 61: Girls With Brown HairSinging the brand new Sharon Spell Show theme (that they just came up with) we welcome Girls With Brown Hair - Samantha Reece and Becky Chicoine - to share the guest star chair this week. We (with Sharon, Katie, and Jason) correctly use the word "interstitial" and discuss Becky's inclusion in Cameron Diaz's "Body Book". GWBH then tell us what it's like playing dads in their new webseries, before we all soak in the luxury of staying in a hotel in town.
2014-06-0227 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 59: Joe PeraJoe Pera (The Perfect Week, The Dan + Joe + Charles Show) jumps into the guest star chair this week to discuss - in detail, mind you - with Sharon, Katie, and Jason the phenomenon known as "Fish Kiss". We then discuss city feet in general, and Sharon's favorite "Which Way" books, before Jason tells a tender story of the subtle difference between Kleenex and Scotties.
2014-05-1927 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 58: Eliot GlazerWith a worry about being "gay enough" to start things off, this week finds Eliot Glazer (Eliot's Sketchpad, Haunting Renditions) in the guest star chair. After a lengthy discussion about Drag Race with Sharon, Katie, and Jason, we all discuss extreme plastic surgery and how much we all hate vocal fry. The convo is then rounded out with the relic that is call-in radio and how hard it is to stay on top of your RSS feed. Truth!
2014-05-1231 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 56: Rebecca VigilRebecca Vigil (The Vigilante, Broadway's Next Hit Musical) is in the guest star chair this week. She, along with Sharon, Jason, and Katie, discuss the pros and cons of Tindr at work before finding out how Rebecca's band, The Vigilante, got started. We then compare dessert ramen recipes before engaging in a heated debate about Easter candy. Down to Frown, folks!
2014-04-2829 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 55: Lizz WinsteadWe ("we" being Sharon, Jason, and Katie) are very pleased to welcome Lizz Winstead (Lady Parts Justice, The Daily Show) into the guest star chair this week. Lizz has some fantastic Thanksgiving turkey tips to share with you, and then gives us all the low-down on what's happening with Lady Parts Justice. We all then discuss life in a 1940's inhalarium and that time that Lizz officiated Frank DeCaro's wedding. But...excuse me...I think you have a little uterus on your shoulder...
2014-04-2129 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 54: Frank LiottiFrank Liotti (Cats Talk Back) jumps into the ol' guest star chair this week to discuss, along with Sharon, Katie, and Jason, the perils of co-habitating with actors. We then muse upon orange paint jobs, and what one should do to pass the time during a hurricane. Frank then instructs us on how to take back power at an Irish bar open mic, and tells us his three wishes.
2014-04-1429 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 53: Natasha RothwellOpting for a cold open this week, instead of the usual smooth-as-silk slide into conversation, we welcome Natasha Rothwell (Take it Personal, Hodapp & Rothwell) into the guest star chair. She, along with Sharon, Jason, and Daniel, stand in awe of fridges for a moment before discussing the slight differences between a Wrap Room and a Rap Room. Natasha then discusses contending with the stories of hip hop stars AND surviving a year working at the Tokyo Comedy Store.
2014-04-0728 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 52: Andy BeckermanTrivia nights! Beefcake! Snake spines! We manage to cover all this and more this week with Andy Beckerman (Beginnings Podcast) in the ol' guest star chair. Andy, with backup claps from Sharon, Katie, and Sean, premieres his new song on heteronormativity. And we then get serious with a discussion on how trivia is a good replacement for pot use. We'll be right back....
2014-03-3130 min
The Sharon Spell ShowEpisode 49: GrumpyFILMS incSpeaking of Numbers! The guys from GrumpyFILMS, inc (Jason Jude Hill, Daniel Sears, and Grady Dennis) all squeeze into the one guest star chair to discuss their milestone of 100 short comedy videos produced and released on YouTube. Sharon, Sean, and Katie then jump in to discuss Lifetime Network remakes, Killer Karaoke, and nursing homes for parrots. And then there's a mysterious knock at the door...
2014-03-1030 min