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Good Sod Pod"S*X PARTY" with KALEA MCNEILLKalea McNeill is one of the fastest rising stars in the LA comedy scene and you're about to recognize her voice BIG TIME. 2025-07-0953 min
The Jackie and Laurie ShowLive with Janeane Garofalo (#486)This week on the show, Laurie (@anylaurie16) and Jackie (@jackiekashian) are at @MoontowerComedy with thier first ever guest Janeane Garafalo (who has NO internet accounts, DO NOT BE FOOLED). Janeane will NOT take credit for alt comedy but we insist she's still the poster child. Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes is on The Jackie and Laurie YouTube channel! Comic of the Week: Kalea McNeill @WhateverKalea Become a MaxFun Member for benefi...2025-04-231h 02
Barley & MeThis Is Why I Drink... Peppermint Tea w/ Kalea McNeillThis Is Why I Drink... is a new Barley & Me Podcast offshoot, where Ben Rice sits down with a comedian, musician, writer, or other creative type, over a glass of their favorite beverage. Today, we're talking to comedian Kalea McNeill over a cup of STASH Refreshing Peppermint tea.Find out why Kalea drinks it, as we also discuss her time in the ROTC, acting, theme parks, lifetime bans, bad jobs, harassment, a dash of 9/11, and, oh yeah, comedy. Including the fact that she is headlining Ben's new show The Bomb Shelter on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9pm at The Silver...2025-03-3146 min
The HollingsWorthless PodcastHollingsWorthless Program Ep. 281Kalea McNeill joins Jay, Carlos and Tyler as we play Slurred Speech (Copyright pending)2025-02-1947 min
Love Ultra RadioComedian Kalea Mcneill TruVersationKalea Mcneill returns to Atlanta for her CAU homecoming, which includes an alumni event appearance and a feature set at the Atlanta Comedy Theatre. We discuss her topics to avoid when on stage, her joke-writing process, and balancing acting opportunities with stand-up.2024-10-1618 min
Laugh After Dark Stand-UpMen Don’t Care! | Kalea McNeillThis Kalea McNeill's set is a Laugh After Dark Classic— Filmed in 2018! Filmed in our original LAD studio loft in North Hollywood, CA, this marks the beginning of a journey where we've since showcased over 100 comedians and produced several comedy specials and albums. Subscribe and support independent comedy.
ABOUT KALEA
Kalea McNeill, an actor and stand-up comedian from the Bay Area, discovered her passion for performance at an early age. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University with a BA in Theatre Arts, she is best known for her role as "Hanifa Downey" on...2024-09-2710 min
A Comedian and a Scholar with Liz BlancI Wanted to Be Adventurous with Kalea McNeillLiz gets classy with guest Kalea McNeill as they discuss a high school fundraiser gone wrong, talk Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and answer questions from the internet. Don’t forget to follow @whateverkalea, as well as check out her Amazon Prime special and upcoming tour dates!2024-07-2451 min
Joy, a Podcast. Hosted by Craig FergusonKalea McNeill & Andrew RiversWelcome to the young comedian special with Kalea McNeill & Andrew Rivers, two great comics and rad people! Tune in for fun conversation about what the life of a true comedian is like in the modern age. Andrew's brilliant brand new special is out now titled Hello, Beautiful and you can click here to watch it. Kalea’s new hilarious set on Comedy Central can be seen here and her special "Sma'am" is currently on Prime Video, visit her website for more info on all things Kalea http://kaleamcneill.com/ . EnJOY! This is a fun one! See omnystudio.com/listen...2024-06-2549 min
Boo! Bombing Stories w/Jay HollingsworthEp 25: Kalea McNeill - "I did not do comedy for 6 months after that"Kalea McNeill joins the Boo Crew to talk about the time she opened for a famous comedian and BOMBED!2024-05-0433 min
The Canna KuyasThe Canna Kuyas EP4- The First Marijuana AteSend us a textThe Canna Kuyas welcome their second guest to the show! Fresh from her Comedy Central taping stand up comedian and actor Kalea McNeill tells her story from growing up around Filipinos in Northern California to her Grammy Considered Comedy Album S'MAAM and how she learned most of her cannabis knowledge podcasting with Snoop Dogg. And as our first female guest Kalea becomes the first official Marijuana Ate!Listen to the latest episode of the Canna Kuyas cultivating conversations concerning cannabis culture and creativity.Support the showFor se...2024-02-0752 min
Laugh After Dark Stand-UpKalea McNeill: Sma'am [Comedy Special Preview]WATCH THE SPECIAL FOR FREE ON TUBI TV
https://tubitv.com/movies/100001455/kalea-mcneill-sma-am?start=true
A Laugh After Dark Stand Up Comedy Special
In her debut comedy special, Kalea McNeill keeps it real about what it's like to chase her dreams as a black lesbian living in post-pandemic LA.
LISTEN TO THE ALBUM!
Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/smaam/1650517365
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/15yZkAnTZw34apiQgOuaBJ
Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/m...2023-03-0207 min
Y'all Gay PodcastThe Up-Down Size-Up feat. Kalea McNeillThis week Ever is joined by comedian and actor Kalea McNeill @whateverkalea to discuss the Cyber Monday Deals, the Butch up down, and Just for Laughs. Fire up a copy of SMA'AM and play it alongside Episode 40 of Y'all Gay Podcast!Ever Mainard (@evermainard)Ali Clayton (@acountryclayton)Poster by: @rudyschultzTheme Song By: @awkvanmills & @johnnylove34 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-12-1347 min
She Shed Comedy: Empowering Your Comedy CareerE27: Take A Chance on THIS and The Rest Will Take Care of Itself - Kalea McNeill | Stand Up Comic“If you continue to operate at a level of excellence, then someone is gonna figure you out.” - Kalea McNeil Creating connection, being personable, and being authentic, are not the first things you think about when you think of surviving the comedy circuit. The industry is known to be cut throat, so you would think you would need to meet it with the same energy. However, being a jerk, won’t get you very far in any industry. People want to book comics who they like, who they can sit down and have a beer with. Being self-aw...2022-08-0535 min
Tom Kelly Show210: Juneteenth, LA Comedy and Knowing Who You Are With Kalea McNeillTom Kelly met Kalea McNeill at the Improv comedy club in Los Angeles. Kalea is a stand up comic known for her roles on SWAT and as Hanifa on Crazy Ex Girlfriend. Kalea McNeill talks with Tom about how as a black, gay, celibate woman, she has a sense a clear sense of self and knows exactly who she is! Show Notes: Kalea McNeill Instagram: WhateverKalea 2022-06-2727 min
Wild Nights with Rocky PowellKalea McNeillRocky sings "The H-A-N-G-O-V-E-R Song." Plus a bar hang, an invisible knife, and a winter squall drop by this week! Actor & comedian Kalea McNeill joins The Party God Squad with a story that had her running at sea. The two talk heroes, & rotisserie in this jam packed episode!2022-02-2152 min
Broken Drift ProductionsFast Fest Facts with Kalea McNeillKatie K is joined by comedian, Kalea McNeill, to dish all things stand up at the Sac Town Comedy Get Down! Tune in to find out more about how Kalea got started in comedy and her thoughts on the Sacramento festival!2021-11-2412 min
10 Months in the Real World"January 2021" with My Mother!!On this FINAL episode of 10 Months in the Real World, Kalea sits down with the person who made all of this possible...her mother!!! Sit back and enjoy this candid discussion about the ups & downs of this 10 month process. We thank you for joining us this season and will possibly be back for another. Again, this podcast was FOR me and SHARED with you. If another release is needed, I'll be back!
Video available at KaleaMcNeill.com
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The Great OverthinkerTGO Storytime: Pride EditionThis episode features a collection of personal stories from members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Storytellers include: Rev. Shon Jackson, Melanie, Clay, Elyakeem Avraham, Nina Love, Kalea McNeill, Shirletha Jordan, and me, Jazimar! Happy Pride y'all!2021-06-2442 min
10 Months in the Real World"December 2020" with Activist/Educator - Lula FalolOn this episode of 10 Months in the Real World, things get REAL between Kalea and Lula. The two have been friends since middle school and have ridiculously similar adult life experiences. From traveling abroad, to understanding what it's like to be black in America v black overseas the conversation is unapologetically honest. Lula was living in China at the time of the Covid-19 Outbreak and she discusses what that was like in comparison the the American (lack of) response. She dives into her black experience in China....and let me tell you, it ain't for...2021-06-1637 min
10 Months in the Real World"November 2020" with Producer Brandon BlackburnOn this episode of 10 Months in the Real World, Kalea sits down with former CIA Agent and TV Producer Brandon Blackburn. The 2 met years ago at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, CA and the rest has been history. This episode is special because we finally get to see the results of some of the efforts of BLM, Color for Change, and other organizations from the past year in the cancellation of Live PD (the show that Brandon produced). He shares his feelings about that and also puts us on to a new venture of his "PodTV" which...2021-06-0926 min
10 Months in the Real World"October 2020" with Comedian ClarissaOn this episode of 10 Months in the Real World, Kalea sits down with comedian Clarissa Ricks and they discuss getting "comfortable" during the pandemic. Clarissa left LA in May of 2020 for Texas, to spend time with her children and explore the lone star comedy scene. Her massage therapy company "Align Body Co" has opened new offices in Texas and Clarissa literally hit the ground running. From driving with no pants, to streaming from her massage studio, sit back relax and enjoy the vibe.
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video available via KaleaMcNeill...2021-06-0335 min
10 Months in the Real World"September 2020" with Comedian Arthur HamiltonOn this episode of 10 Months in the Real World, Kalea sits down with fellow comedian, Arthur Hamilton as they discuss "bookings and wins" during 2020. Kalea reflects on shooting her episode of SWAT and Arthur dives into the world of photography. What most see as a hobby, Arthur has turned into a 2nd career in these quarantine times. The best part of this episode...THEY'RE TOGETHER!!! So WATCH via KaleaMcNeill.com for the full experience or listen via spotify. Either way, enjoy!!
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10 Months in the Real World"August 2020" with Noah RubinOn this episode of 10 Months in the Real World, Kalea sits down with author/producer/renaissance man, Noah Rubin as they discuss his "Nomadland 2020". Noah and his partner Kendra took #vanlife to heart and took 2020 by the horns (literally..Bison were involved). Noah, the editor of "From Crook to Cook" by Snoop Dogg, also gives us a sneak peak into his new book set to drop 2022. Hop in your van, roll a joint, and enjoy!!!
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10 Months in the Real World"July 2020" with Comedian DiceyOn this episode of "10 Months in the Real World", Kalea sits down with fellow comedian Dicey as they discuss boarding for bookings. Dicey, who is originally from TX, left Los Angeles in March of 2020 for what she thought would be a short time as well. Since being home she has created a number of hilarious reality shows with her family ALL WHILE still booking gigs and flying out to LA. The best part about this interview??? It takes place in IKEA! Grab a $1 cinnamon roll, head over to the "malm dresser" and enjoy!!!
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2021-05-1224 min
10 Months in the Real World"June 2020" with DJ Warren AnthonyOn this episode of 10 Months in the Real World, Kalea sits down with her lifelong friend, DJ Warren Anthony as they discuss "reconnecting in the pandemic". The twosome just so happened to be on IG Live together in June of 2020 when they realized that they were both in Fairfield. After not physically being around each other for 16 years because well....college...life..etc. they decided to link up. Unbeknownst to them their little city became the center of a beautiful Black Lives Matter protest and the story goes from there. From performing in the...2021-05-0633 min
10 Months in the Real World"May 2020" with Actor/Comedian Willie MaccOn this episode of 10 Months in the Real World, Kalea sits down with Actor/Comedian Willie Macc (College Hill, BET) as they discuss the "rose that grew from concrete." The rose, of course being some of their major wins DURING the height of the pandemic. Willie discusses the pre-production stages of his new HGTV show, "Macc Boyz Properties". He gives us some insight as to what it's like being the first black home flipping show on HGTV. From homelessness to becoming the "Commercial King", Willie tells all. Enjoy as these two PKs (preacher's kids...2021-04-2839 min
10 Months in the Real World"April 2020" with Actor/Comedian Jojo T. GibbsOn this inaugural episode of 10 Months in the Real World, Kalea sits down with Actor/Comedian Jojo T. Gibbs (Twenties, BET) and discusses the state of the "industry" at the beginning of the pandemic, quarantine puppies, new movie roles, Naked & Afraid, and more! Jojo answers fan questions and might even give a little insight as to "Hattie's" relationship status going into Season 2 of Twenties (BET).
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Dying Laughing with JessimaeCannabisVirus Quarantine: WEEK 1 | Are You Prepared?
BLESS YOUR HEARTS! We're back! And day-drunk! We welcome our special guest, actress and comedian, Kalea McNeill, to discuss how she didn't come out to her parents, how to prepare for an apocalypse, and we answer some fan questions. Happy St. Patty's Day!For all things Kalea:www.instagram.com/WhateverKaleaThank you for listening!CALL AND LEAVE US A VM TO BE PLAYED FOR THE POD: 513-916-0930SUBMIT YOUR DR.P Qs: Every SUN on IG STORY: http://www.instagram.com/jessimaepelusoFollow Jessimae:2020-03-181h 08
Sharp Tongue with Jessimae PelusoCannabisVirus Quarantine: Day 2 | Are You Prepared?BLESS YOUR HEARTS! We're back! And day-drunk! We welcome our special guest, actress and comedian, Kalea McNeill, to discuss how she didn't come out to her parents, how to prepare for an apocalypse, and we answer some fan questions. Happy St. Patty's Day!
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Valley Boys Podcast#011 Mark Hayes & Kalea McNeillThe boys are joined by comedians Mark Hayes & Kalea McNeill for some dirty personal stories, light roasting, and day drinking.
2020-02-271h 01
Chronic Relief with Rachel WolfsonKalea McNeillStand-up comedian Kalea McNeill (@whateverkalea) plays "Hanifa" on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on The CW and joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson.
This episode of Chronic Relief is sponsored by @BuddFeed, edited & produced by Native Creative Podcasts.
2019-08-0539 min
Crack 'Em Up PodcastCrack Em Up Comedy #7 Brian Babylon, Rasheed Stephens & MoreCo-hosts: Del Harrison welcomes guest host Brian Babylon.Guests: Filmmaker/Comedian Rasheed Stephens, Niles Abston, J.Trenae, Tim Mathis, Kalea McNeill, Tiarre Monique, Angelina Spicer, Robert Zapata, DJ Shawn, Uncle Levi and Nichelle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-11-091h 58