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Leighann Lord is an American comedian, writer, and actress. She performs stand-up comedy, has appeared on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, and is a former co-host (with Neil deGrasse Tyson) of the Star Talk Radio podcast. As of April 2020, Lord became a co-host for Center for Inquiry’s Point of Inquiry podcast.
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The Leighann McCoy PodcastJoy to the World, the LORD Has Come!This is week 3 of advent and we light the pink candle. In this podcast Leighann shares her thoughts on JOY and how its anchored in the steadfastness of God's power and love.2023-12-1818 min
The Leighann McCoy PodcastJoy to the World, the LORD Has Come!This is week 3 of advent and we light the pink candle. In this podcast Leighann shares her thoughts on JOY and how its anchored in the steadfastness of God's power and love.2023-12-1818 min
No Name NYC PodcastNo Name NYC Talks To Leighann LordNo Name NYC's Eric Vetter talks to comic Leighann Lord about life as a stand-up in NYC and around the world.2023-05-011h 15
Dystopia Tonight With John PoveromoDay 208 -Grabbing Joy Where You Can Find It with Leighann LordLeighann Lord is one of the funniest comedians working today, and someone I’ve admired as a comic and a friend since we met when I was only a few years into my career in comedy.
We cover our mutual nerdiness for all things sci-fi and tech, comedy hell gigs, covering her humble beginning as a standup, her influences, type A personalities, social media, pop culture, politics and more! Enjoy!
2023-02-0155 min
Where's The Grief?Comedian Leighann LordIn this episode I got to talk to my good friend and comedian Leighann Lord, who found herself to be the primary care taker for both of her parents prior to their deaths. We talk about the difficulty of watching our parents deteriorate in front of us, and how it can feel like we end up losing them twice. We also talk about how acknowledging our feelings and letting our emotions out when they strike can help us keep it together when we are falling apart. Follow all things Leighann at http://www.veryfunnylady.com ...2021-11-301h 22
People with Parents PodcastThis Was UsIn This Episode of People with Parents…Leighann Lord shares why, by any standard measure, this is a terrible podcast. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between me – an adult child – and my aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast. It’s lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedian and author Leighann Lord: Daughter with a capital D. Visit her at VeryFunnyLady.com. Music by the J...2021-10-2010 min
Club Sandwich PodcastEmpty Nesting as an Adult Child — with Leighann LordFor more than five years, comic, author and actress Leighann Lord served as her parents’ caregiver, dealing with medical appointments, paperwork, bills as well as their two-family home. In this episode, Leighann shares the ups and downs of going from “we” to “me” with her parents’ passing as well as the impact the experience has had on her life and her comedy.Club Sandwich is part of the Firstly Podcast Network. Visit us at Firstly.com.Opinions expressed on Club Sandwich are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of Firstly(sm...2021-08-2322 min
The Comical Heathen PodcastThe Comical Heathen S2 E7 (bonus material): Nerding out w/Leighann LordSeason 2 Episode 7 (Bonus material)
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This episode is a supplement to my S2 E7 interview with Leighann Lord. Since her website bio describes her as a nerd AND she sites her favorite science fiction film as Terminator 2, I had to ask her about these things. And sure enough, a 20+ minute digression broke out on some of our favorite nerdy fandoms. Turns out she's a huge Star Trek fan (she was wearing Star Trek Jewelry and had a Star Trek background up during our interview!). Other topics we discuss include Star Wars, Game of Th...2021-05-0924 minThe Comical Heathen PodcastThe Comical Heathen S2 E7:Leighann LordShow Notes
Nerd. Comedian. Science communicator. Star Trek fan. And a theatre kid?? Finally getting to interview Leighann Lord was a fantastic and fun moment for me. We discuss her background in theatre and her experiences in comedy. She has her recent Dry Bar special and, oh, not to mention, she is the 2019 recipient of the Humanist Arts Award. She had a lot to say about approaching comedy like a thinking person (she also had a lot to say about Star Trek, but I'm going to have to save that part of our conversation for a futur...2021-05-021h 12
Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 53: WUPHF 2.0 (feat. Leighann Lord)On this banger of an ep, we're joined by comedian, author, and speaker Leighann Lord (@LeighannLord) for a lively discussion about the nuances of language on the internet, the hot button topics in the skeptic community, Tinder scammers, and lots of Star Trek. You'll enjoy this one. You can find Leighann's work (and DryBar special!) at veryfunnylady.com.Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2021-02-261h 26
Behind The Bits with Scott CurtisEpisode 59: Leighann LordLeighann Lord has been performing comedy in all parts of the globe for 25 years. She also has the distinction of being and actor, author, & keynote speaker. Leighann graduated Magnum Cum Laude from Baruch College with a degree in Creative Writing & Journalism. From there, she chose to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. She has received the NYC Black Comedy Award for “Most Thought-Provoking Black Female Comics” and for two consecutive years, Leighann was Harlem Week’s official comedian. The only other comedian to achieve that honor was Richard Pryor.You’ve heard Leighann Lord on Sirius Radio, Girls Ni...2021-02-161h 06
The Phil Ferguson Show371 Leighann Lord, stocks 101, 15-Year PerformanceInterview with Leighann Lord. She is an author, comedian and A Very Funny Lady. Investing Skeptically: 15-year Performance, Stocks 1012021-02-111h 51People with Parents PodcastAunt Cicely TysonIn This Episode of People with Parents…I share what I learned that time in 2013 when I took My Parents to see Cicely Tyson on Broadway in The Trip to Bountiful. People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between me – an adult child – and my aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe...2021-01-3106 minPeople with Parents PodcastAnd Then All of a SuddenIn This Episode of People with Parents…All of a sudden things change, the roles reverse – ready or not - whether we want them to or not. People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between me – an adult child – and my aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast...2020-12-2506 minPeople with Parents PodcastThanksgiving is Always DifferentIn This Episode of People with Parents…Much has been said about how Thanksgiving is going to be different this year. I contend that Thanksgiving is always different. People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between me – an adult child – and my aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and revi...2020-11-2404 minPeople with Parents PodcastMuch Ado About a Dog BedIn This Episode of People with Parents…I made the executive decision to throw away an old dog bed, which is not as easy as it sounds. (It never is, is it?) Watch the video, here. I've started the physically and emotionally arduous task of cleaning out My Parents things. It's not just clutter. It’s making decisions about the things that they thought were important. Or things they never got around to throwing away and now I have to. So I’m clearing the clutter and finding the funny. By the way, i...2020-11-0104 minPeople with Parents PodcastEscaping the Sentimental Trap... This TimeIn This Episode of People with Parents…Was originally done as a YouTube video. Watch it here. I've started the physically and emotionally arduous task of cleaning out My Parents things. It's not just clutter. It’s making decisions about things that they thought were important. Or things they never got around to throwing away and now it's my job. But I’m also managing to find the funny. Cleaning out the garage I found a treasure trove of tire irons, an empty box, and yes: my 10th grade geometry math homework. So, if you en...2020-10-2512 minPeople with Parents PodcastI Found A Cassingle! A What?!? You Heard Me!This Episode of People with Parents…was originally done as a YouTube video. Watch it here. I've started the physically and emotionally arduous task of cleaning out My Parents things. It's not just clutter. It’s making decisions about things that they thought were important. Or things they never got around to throwing away and now it's my job. But I’m also managing to find the funny: old tech, books, buttons, and oh yeah: a cassingle! A what? You heard me! A cassingle! So, if you enjoy the audio in this episode, please be sur...2020-10-1414 min
Some Kind of ComedianSC 6 HA HA AHHH with Leighann LordLeighann Lord took to time to chat with us about her comedic journey, which includes stand-up comedian, author, writer, award-winner, and radio/TV co-host of the Emmy-nominated StarTalk with Dr. Neil de Grasse Tyson. She has performed for U.S. troops in the Middle East and has appeared on HBO, Lifetime, Comedy Central, and The View. 04:57 | Terry-Ann Introducing, Leighann Lord: Winner 2019 Humanist Arts Award, Stand-up Comedian, Writer, Performer on ABC, NBC, Lifetime, VH1, HBO, and Comedy Central, Former Co-host StarTalk Radio with Neil de Grasse Tyson, and Author of Dict Jokes and Real W...2020-10-0238 minPeople with Parents PodcastThe Birth of The Urban Shady PinesIn This Episode of People with Parents…A recent New York Times article about patients being thrown out of nursing homes got me thinking about how hard it is to get into one. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/19/business/coronavirus-nursing-homes.html People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between me – an adult child – and my aging...2020-10-0108 min
The Broken Comic PodcastThe Broken Leighann LordIn this episode I talk to fellow NYC comedian Leighann Lord. I remember seeing leighann on television when I was a kid so it brought me joy to be able to be on the same show as her when I moved back to nyc for comedy. We’ve connected since then and have been on multiple shows. Leighann is an extremely intelligent comedian and her comedy makes your think. This lead her to get on Def comedy Jam, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, The View, and more. She was the Former Co- host of Star Talk with Neil Degrasse Tyson an...2020-09-301h 47
The Free Thought Prophet"Very Funny Lady" Special Episode with Leighann LordA hilarious episode with the very funny Leighann Lord. Leighann joins John and Seamus in reviewing the events that have occurred so far in the dumpster fire that is 2020
2020-09-222h 01People with Parents PodcastExtra Days & ChairsIn This Episode of People with Parents…I talk about how my family observed our special days, our birthdays. And with my birthday on the horizon, what does that mean for me now. People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between me – an adult child – and my aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, pl...2020-09-0111 min
The Ivy League of ComedyComedians in the Cloud- The Ivy League of Comedy's Coffee in the Clouds - with Comedians, guests Myq Kaplan & Leighann Lord, in conjunction with the NY Distance Learning AssociationComedian Myq Kaplan and Leighann Lord, with co-hosts Shaun Eli (The Ivy League of Comedy) and Tom Capone (NY Distance Learning Association)
In this episode we talk about the benefits and challenges of doing comedy via Zoom, compare it to performing live or on television. The comedians address what they’d want to say to the president of Zoom who would be watching, and what they would suggest to make Zoom shows work more smoothly. Plus the benefits of having a tech person run a Zoom show. Myq talks a bit about th...2020-08-2035 minPeople with Parents Podcast“I Never Thought I’d Get This Old”In This Episode of People with Parents…I chat with comedian and actor Bill McCarty, an only child, caring for his 92 year old mother in a nursing home in the time of COVID. People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between me – an adult child – and my aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone...2020-07-3119 min
Graceful Atheist PodcastLeighann Lord: Very Funny LadyMy guest this week is Leighann Lord, comedian, author and podcast host. She has traveled the world doing comedy and has been on VH1, Comedy Central and HBO. She has co-hosted on Neil Degrasse Tyson’s Start Talk Radio and on CFI’s podcast, Point of Inquiry. She hosts her own podcast, People With Parents. She has written two books: Dict Jokes and Real Women Do It Standing Up. Leighann went to Catholic school growing up and is now a humanist activist. Leighann was awarded the 2019 Humanist Arts Award for her work as the New York City face of the Afri...2020-07-231h 02People with Parents PodcastThings My Father Never Taught Me, But I Still Turned Out All RightIn This Episode of People with Parents…I run down the (short) list of the things My Father never taught me: Bid Whist Chess, Pool… tying up papers and Amazon boxes. How in the world am I surviving? People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between me – an adult child – and my aging parents. If you can relate, or know some...2020-06-2007 min
Madison VoicesMadison Voices Ep 11 - Shaun Eli, Jim Mendrinos, Karen Bergreen, and Leighann LordEpisode 11 of Madison Voices is is out now!
On Madison Voices Episode 10 Angelo talks with comedians Shaun Eli, Jim Mendrinos, Karen Bergreen, and Leighann Lord. They talk about the current state of comedy during the COVID19 crisis as well as their storied comedy careers. You won't want to miss their hilarious takes on the current state of affairs. You have previously seen them on stage at the Madison Theatre and, hopefully, will see them on the stage again in the future!
2020-05-221h 10People with Parents PodcastWe Were Daddy’s GirlsIn This Episode of People with Parents…We have an interview! I’ve wanted to do more interviews for the podcast for some time now, and at last I got to have a conversation with Carole Montgomery. She is one of my long-time, good friends in standup comedy; and even before I started this podcast, I cried many times on her shoulder about My Parents because she has already been there, done that. We talk about what it’s like to “lose them” before we lose them. The little things that tell us, “Something’s up with Dad.”...2020-05-1938 minPeople with Parents PodcastPeople with Parents PodcastIn This Episode of People with Parents…It’s been difficult to pull my thoughts together and away from the daily news briefings to do this episode; but it needed doing and sharing. Taking care of the last half of my Dynamic Duo, while mourning the lost half was already challenging. And then… Corona. People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the r...2020-04-1609 minPeople with Parents Podcast#GirlDadIn This Episode of People with Parents…In the wake of the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, there's a lot of talk about him being a #GirlDad. It reminded me of a piece I wrote back in 2008 called Lucky to be Daddy’s Girl: (The Flavor of Fatherhood.) I thought it would make a good episode as of the podcast. Enjoy. People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS Peop...2020-03-0106 minPeople with Parents PodcastMy Dad’s Dress ShirtIn This Episode of People with Parents…I learn that the experience and expression of grief and love are complicated. People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between me – an adult child – and my aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the...2020-01-2407 min
The Adam Sank ShowEp. 122: Leighann Lord Loves Dict JokesIn our first live show of 2020, acclaimed comedian, author and grammar nerd Leighann Lord talks to us about everything from caring for aging parents to why one should always dress to impress. But first, Adam, Ryan and JayBee discuss the strange case of the toe-sucking burglar. Prepare to be tickled.2020-01-1859 min
People with Parents PodcastThe Hard EpisodeIn This Episode of People with Parents…I finally realize where this ride is going and I say goodbye to one of my favorite main characters. The Urban Shady Pines will never be the same. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between me – an adult child – and my aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the People with Parents Faceb...2019-12-1014 minPeople with Parents PodcastThe More You KnowIn This Episode of People with Parents… I wrestle with how much bad news to share or not share with My Parents now. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between me – an adult child – and my aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the People with Parents Facebook Page. It’s lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedi...2019-05-0107 minPeople with Parents PodcastFeelings & FearsIn This Episode of People with Parents… I share a little bit about how I get through the day, emotionally. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the People with Parents Facebook Page. It’s lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedian and author Leighann Lord: Daugh...2019-04-0104 minPeople with Parents PodcastWhen Leighann Met EstherIn This Episode of People with Parents… I meet an older woman who’s further down the caregiver path, taking care of her 100 plus year old mother. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the People with Parents Facebook Page. It’s lived, written, and p...2019-01-3107 minPeople with Parents PodcastLord of the RingsIn This Episode of People with Parents… I’m not sure how but I managed to go from a random conversation about women’s safety to love. Crazy really, since sometimes love is anything but safe. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the People with Parents Facebook Page...2018-12-2505 minPeople with Parents PodcastLife is a HighwayIn This Episode of People with Parents… I work through what it means that my Dad is no longer able to drive. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the People with Parents Facebook Page. It’s lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedian and...2018-11-2509 minPeople with Parents PodcastLove & Minutia: Studio VersionIn This Episode of People with Parents… This episode of People With Parents is the studio version of the last episode that was shared and recorded live during The No-Name Comedy & Variety Show at Otto’s Shrunken Head in New York City. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the...2018-11-2510 minPeople with Parents PodcastLove & MinutiaIn This Episode of People with Parents… This episode of People With Parents was shared and recorded live during The No-Name Comedy & Variety Show at Otto’s Shrunken Head in New York City. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the People with Parents Facebook Page. It’s lived...2018-10-2312 minPeople with Parents PodcastDo You Have Your Papers?ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the People with Parents Facebook Page. It’s lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedian and author Leighann Lord: Daughter with a capital D. Visit her at VeryFunnyLady.com. Music by the Jazz Lounge Project. RESOURCES: Help & Humor...2018-09-2706 min
Critical AND ThinkingEp 7: Leighann LordComedian and author of Dict Jokes Leighann Lord (@LeighannLord) joins us to talk hot topics and yes politics. She tells Ty and Ian what has her Critical and Thinking.Follow Ty (@tybarnett23) and Ian (@comediocre1) and @ComedyPopUp for information about live shows and when new episodes are released.2018-09-051h 05
the Working Mother’s Mentor[ENCORE] Leighann Lord, Co-Host StarTalk Radio, Stand-Up Comedian, Author, and Keynote Speaker on being a caregiver, building the career meant for you, and working with Neil Degrasse TysonLeighann Lord tells us how she left corporate, created her multi-faceted career, and juggles it all with caring for aging parents.2018-09-0456 minPeople with Parents PodcastThe Urban Shady Pines Summer Peace AccordsIn This Episode of People with Parents… Because My Dad is anemic and always cold, not only can I not turn the central air conditioning on this summer, but My Dad started turning the heat on at night, in JULY. Let the games begin. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Pl...2018-08-2208 minPeople with Parents PodcastFree FallingIn This Episode of People with Parents… My Dad falls down, and down the rabbit hole we go. Canes, Life Alerts, CAT scans, Oh My! ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the People with Parents Facebook Page. It’s lived, written, and produced by...2018-07-3011 min
Fish Out of Agua with Michele CarloEp. 28: “Fish Out Of Agua with Michele Carlo”—feat. Leighann LordThe "Storyteller meets Standup" Episode," with VERY funny lady/author/speaker/media co-host Leighann Lord, along with a tribute to Maya Angelou. Plus, a kinda-new story about how you probably can never ruin a friendship (or a fierce, fly, foxy suede coat) the way you can when you are 17 and stoopid: "Dirt!"
Featuring tunes from: #CountBasie #CentralLine #Nena and #TheAllmanBrothers
#storytelling #artistsIknow #livingartists #artistsofcolor #2017 #newyorkstories #newyorkcityartists #whywemakeart #whywematter #leighannlord #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo2018-07-2459 minPeople with Parents PodcastPeople without Parents?In This Episode of People with Parents… I tackle the topic of the immigrant children who have been separated at the southern border from their parents who are immigrating/seeking asylum in the United States. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the People with Parents Facebook Page. It’s lived, writ...2018-06-2607 minPeople with Parents PodcastA Caregiver Goes on Vacation with Stephen KingIn This Episode of People with Parents… “And I’m leaving on a jet plane. I don’t know when I’ll be back again…” I follow my therapist’s advice and take a much-needed vacation. My destination: an all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Googl...2018-06-1407 minPeople with Parents PodcastThe Cable Box Communication BreakdownIn This Episode of People with Parents… It’s never a dull moment at the Urban Shady Pines. The simple act of trying to get my cable box fixed is anything but. And I learn that time is not only relative but also depends on your relatives. About the People with Parents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someo...2018-05-0904 min
Atheists Talk Radio ShowLeighann LordSunday May 6th, 2018 The debate about the appropriate bounds of humor broke out again last weekend with Michelle Wolf's performance at the White House Correspondents Dinner, but it's been heated and ongoing for years if not decades. Who should be the target of jokes? What's off limits, if anything? If we put limits on comedy, will it die a pitiful little death or get stronger? Our guest today is Leighann Lord. She's a stand-up comedian, one of the co-hosts of the StarTalk podcast, and writer of several books, including Real Women Do It Standing Up...2018-05-0634 min
Atheists Talk Radio ShowLeighann LordSunday May 6th, 2018 The debate about the appropriate bounds of humor broke out again last weekend with Michelle Wolf's performance at the White House Correspondents Dinner, but it's been heated and ongoing for years if not decades. Who should be the target of jokes? What's off limits, if anything? If we put limits on comedy, will it die a pitiful little death or get stronger? Our guest today is Leighann Lord. She's a stand-up comedian, one of the co-hosts of the StarTalk podcast, and writer of several books, including Real Women Do It Standing Up...2018-05-0634 minPeople with Parents PodcastThe Family That Votes TogetherThis episode of People with Parents is a throwback. I talk about registering to vote at 17, voting with My Parents for the first time, the political education they gave me, and voting with them back in 2008! And yes, I managed to tie it in with Black Panther. Happy Black History Month! ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iT...2018-02-2807 minPeople with Parents PodcastNo, You're NOT Wearing ThatIn This Episode of People with Parents… An early morning medical emergency sends me and me Dad out on a very cold January day. I'm dressed for winter. He's dressed for spring. Let the games begin. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the People with Parents Facebook Page. It’s lived, written, and produced by stand-up co...2018-01-2505 minPeople with Parents PodcastWhy I Don’t Talk A Lot About My MomSub Subtitle: Dementia Sucks In This Episode of People with Parents… I reveal why I doesn’t talk much about my Mom on the show and how difficult it is to accept and deal with her dementia. MENTIONS: Ode to Mother written by Tim Congdon. Read by Keith Strunk ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and revie...2017-12-0208 minPeople with Parents PodcastThe Refrigerator MeltdownIn This Episode of People with Parents… At the suggestion of a Facebook Friend of the Show, I share the story about how my parent’s refrigerator broke down and so did family communication. MENTIONS: The Working Mother's Mentor Podcast with guest Leighann Lord. http://apple.co/2mtsmHF People With Parents: Episode 4 https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/daddy-issues/id1135645307?i=1000377405783&mt=2 ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children a...2017-11-1803 minPeople with Parents PodcastThe Smart Phone FiascoIn This Episode of People with Parents… I talk about how my Dad’s smart phone focus was a dumb and potentially dangerous idea. ARTICLE: Older Adults and Technology Use http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/04/03/older-adults-and-technology-use/ Aging in Place: Technology Watch https://www.ageinplacetech.com/blog/smartphone-usage-older-adults-why Episode Tags: #SmartPhone #iPhone #AccessARide #NYC #HomeAttendant #FidgetSpinner #Android ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and...2017-11-0305 minPeople with Parents PodcastI Really Don’t Want to Talk to YouIn This Episode of People with Parents… I share about how the Proper Telephone Etiquette and Good Home Training I received as a kid is helping me do one of the things I dislike the most: talking on the phone with doctor’s offices, pharmacies, insurance companies, and everybody. ARTICLE: There’s No Training Like Home Training http://madamenoire.com/721034/theres-no-training-like-home-training/ BOOK: Basic Black: Home Training for Modern Times https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Black-Training-Modern-Times/dp/0385484348 ABOUT PEOPLE WITH...2017-10-1311 min
People with Parents PodcastThe True Meaning of DefIn This Episode of People with Parents… I talk about the clip of my performance that was included in the Netflix Def Comedy Jam 25th Anniversary Special; and I reveals what makes that show special for me and my Parents. ARTICLE: Def Comedy Jam’s 25th Anniversary: Honored & Still Inspired http://www.veryfunnylady.com/blog/def-comedy-jams-25th-anniversary-honored-still-inspired ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can rela...2017-10-0206 min
People with Parents PodcastInterview with Susanne Schmidt & Jane CondonIn This Episode of People with Parents… I have an impromptu, live interview with comedic storyteller Sue Schmidt and comedian Jane Condon. We are in the dressing room after our closing night show at the Peterborough Players Theater in New Hampshire. I got to commiserate with, Sue who has 20 years in the caregiving game, first with her father and now her mother. And Jane reminded us where the sweet spots in caregiving can be. Please find and follow these funny ladies! Susanne Schmidt MS, LCMHC is an organizational consultant, standup comic and master stor...2017-09-2129 min
People with Parents PodcastWhat Had Happened Was… Ducks & ZombiesIn This Episode of People with Parents… I reboot the podcast and share “what had happened,” why I'm back, and my hopes for the future. (Hint: It includes you.) ARTICLE Suddenly, They’re All Gone https://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/22/suddenly-theyre-all-gone/ SPECIAL THANKSSargent (introduction) Arthur Pugh https://www.agpvo.com (email) ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging pare...2017-09-1210 min
Fish Out of Agua with Michele CarloSeason 2, Ep. 2: Fish Out Of Agua with Michele Carlo—feat. Leighann LordThe "Storyteller meets Standup" Episode," with VERY funny lady/author/speaker/media co-host Leighann Lord, along with a tribute to Maya Angelou.
Plus, an all-new (well, kinda) story about how you probably can never ruin a friendship (or a fierce, fly, foxy suede coat) the way you can when you are 17...and stoopid—"Dirt!" Featuring tunes from: #CountBasie #CentralLine #Nena #TheAllmanBrothers.
#storytelling #artistsIknow #livingartists #artistsofcolor #2017 #newyorkstories #newyorkcityartists #whywemakeart #whywematter #leighannlord #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo2017-06-0259 min
The Liars Club OddcastThe Liars Club Oddcast | Stand up Comedian Leighann Lord This week on our podcast, we had the pleasure of laughing at -- and talking with -- comedian and humor author Leighann Lord, whose work is showcased at http://www.veryfunnylady.com/. Leighann talks about her family, turning real life into comedy, and more, with Liars Jon McGoran, Greg Frost, Merry Jones, Kelly Simmons and Keith Strunk. Recorded January 20172017-02-1633 min
Kid/Life CrisisEpisode 41: Leighann LordKatie and Raquel welcome first post-election guest Leighann Lord, comic, author, podcaster, host, and daughter-on-call. We talk about role reversal, wanderlust, being raised feminist (by a mom who wasn’t), maternal instinct, Golden Girls roommates, our Hogwarts houses, and glass-half-empty living. (music: www.bensound.com)2017-01-251h 01People with Parents PodcastDaddy IssuesIn This Episode of People with Parents… My refrigerator breaks down and so does the refrigerator repairman. ARTICLES The Truth About 'Daddy Issues' by Ian Lang http://www.askmen.com/news/dating/the-truth-about-daddy-issues.html Why Do So Many Politicians Have Daddy Issues? by Barron YoungSmith http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2012/08/absent_fathers_political_leaders_like_bill_clinton_ronald_reagan_gerald_ford_and_paul_ryan_often_develop_coping_mechanisms_in_childhood_that_may_make_them_effective_leaders_.html ...2016-11-0106 minPeople with Parents PodcastThat Middle of the Night Phone CallIn This Episode of People with Parents… I share a story about getting that dreaded middle of the night emergency phone call. Spoiler Alert: it wasn’t somebody calling to tell me where the party’s at. #RoleReversal ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the People with Parents Facebook Page. It’s lived, wr...2016-09-2507 minPeople with Parents PodcastWhy the Hell is it so Hot in Here?In This Episode of People with Parents… I share a story about the air conditioner wars being waged this summer in our multigenerational house. It gets hot; and not in a good way. [ARTICLE] Hot Weather Tips https://www.caregiver.org/hot-weather-tips [ARTICLE] Elderly Ignore Heat Warnings – Because They’re Not Old http://www.nbcnews.com/id/43761917/ns/health-aging/t/elderly-ignore-heat-warnings-because-theyre-not-old/#.V7m_RZMrKwQ [BONUS LINK]Air Conditioner Wars https://www.agingcare.com/Questions/How-do-you-convince-an-elderly-person-who-is-always-cold-to-turn-on-air-conditioning-in-summer-158423.htm ABOUT PEOP...2016-08-2109 minPeople with Parents PodcastMeet the High-Tech HuxtablesIn This Episode of People with Parents… I share a story about my parental tech challenges; and why maybe it’s better to let the Luddite win. On the Blog: Old Dogs, New Tricks: Why Seniors Have Trouble with Technology by Melanie Haiken ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, G...2016-08-0710 min
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 119 - Leighann Lord, ComedianLeighann Lord is a comedian and co-host of the StarTalk podcast with Neil deGrasse Tyson.
She has performed stand-up on Comedy Central and HBO, has won several awards for her work, and written books including Dict Jokes and Real Women Do It Standing Up.
At the recent American Humanist Association conference in Chicago, I spoke with her about how she went from a corporate job to a comedy stage, why performing at colleges has become tougher for comedians, and why unique outreach to African American atheists is worthwhile.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...2016-07-2441 min
A Better LifeEpisode 05 - Leighann LordChris talks with stand-up comedian Leighann Lord, author of 'Dict Jokes' They talk about her work in comedy, and the intersection of humor and atheism. They also discuss 'dict jokes', travel, and family.2016-07-1941 min
People with Parents PodcastWelcome to People with Parents Podcast Episode ZeroWelcome to the debut episode of People with Parents! The relationship with our parents is probably the most complicated` one we’ll have and yet no one ever teaches us how to navigate it, especially when our parents get old. People with Parents is the personal story telling podcast where can talk about, figure out, and laugh about the role reversal that happens between adult children and their aging parents. -- ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult childre...2016-07-1904 min
The Urban ErmaIt's Always the Year of the AssholeAt a recent comedy show there was a table of disruptive people. They weren’t heckling the comedians directly, just talking animatedly amongst themselves. This seemed odd since this wasn’t a random bar show. It was a fundraiser with tickets sold in advance. These people had chosen to be there and yet their incessant chatter created a distracting undercurrent of noise that lasted the entire show... 2016-07-1400 min
The Urban ErmaAt the Cleaners: How the Everyday Can Just Flat Out Get Away From YouI went to the cleaners the other day and as I pulled out my last item of clothing I saw a crumpled claim ticket in the bottom of the tote bag. I used to put my cleaners tickets on the refrigerator so I’d remember them, so of course I didn’t. My refrigerator is a jumbled graveyard of baby pictures of grown people, save the date wedding invitations for divorced couples, calendars from the turn of the century, and business cards for defunct companies. I know. My refrigerator really needs to get its shit together. So I decided to put...2016-07-0400 minThe Urban ErmaWhen You Want to Hug A Stranger in Dunkin DonutsIn Dunkin Donuts there was a Young Woman sitting at the table next to me. She was talking on her cell phone and upset because another girl had deliberately shoved her out-of-the-way to get on the bus. And in an I-can’t-take-it-anymore moment she shoved the girl back and they got into a fight. Tearfully she said, “This happens all the time. I don’t want to fight. This is not who I am. I’m sorry. This doesn’t happen when I’m with you. I feel safer with you.”
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The Urban ErmaBitch, Am I Boring You?
After our second session I fired my therapist. Two meetings are what it took for me to see we weren’t going to work out. And I’d really hoped we would. READ THE BLOG
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Leighann Lord is a veteran stand-up comedian seen on HBO, Comedy Central, and The View. She is the author of Dict Jokes and Real Women Do it Standing Up; and is a co-host of StarTalk Radio, with Neil de Grasse Tyson. Follow her @LeighannLord | VeryFunnyLady.com. To join TeamLeighann: Te...2016-04-1300 min
The Urban ErmaA Death in the FamilyI found out about the death of a cousin on Facebook because that’s how we learn of these things now. READ THE BLOG
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Leighann Lord is a veteran stand-up comedian seen on HBO, Comedy Central, and The View. She is the author of Dict Jokes and Real Women Do it Standing Up; and is a co-host of StarTalk Radio, with Neil de Grasse Tyson. Follow her @LeighannLord | VeryFunnyLady.com. To join TeamLeighann: Text FunnyLady to 22828. Listen to the podcast of her blog on iTunes and Stitcher Radio.2016-03-2700 min
The Urban ErmaAnd How Are You Today? A Tale of Reverse Customer ServiceFirst of all I had no business being in Macy’s, especially the 34th Street Mothership. But I was in the neighborhood, I needed a bra, and so there I was strolling through the lingerie department like I had money and boobs.
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The Urban Erma, the longest running column on StageTimeMagazine.com, was created and written by stand-up comedian Leighann Lord. Listen to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio. Get her e-books on AMAZON! 2016-03-1700 minThe Urban ErmaToday Is My Mom's Birthday and She's Not Happy About ItToday is my Mom’s birthday and she’s not happy about it. How can she be? She (and she is not alone in this) has succumbed to the constant subliminal and overt cultural messages that discount the value of older people in general and older women specifically.
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We’re finding ways for people to live longer, but not better; unless they can afford it. What’s the co-pay on an extra decade? Makeup, cosmetic surgery, teeth whitening strips... at what age do you get to just be happy with yourself and not be a proj...2016-03-0700 min
The Urban ErmaDon't Hate on the Skinny Girl at the GymOkay, we’re a few days in and you’re still up for making a good-faith effort on your New Year’s resolutions. If one of them is going to the gym, do yourself a favor. When you get there, please don’t hate on the skinny girl.READ THE BLOG2016-01-0600 min
The Urban ErmaIndignation vs CommunicationI was excited about a new bit of material I’d written because I’d only thought of it that morning; fleshed it out that day, and gotten it up on-stage that night. That’s my personal stand-up comedy trifecta. With some tweaking I think it can really be something. CLICK HERE TO READ THE BLOG2015-12-1000 min
The Red Light Podcast ReduxEpisode 52 Stand up StarTalk & Dict Jokes with Leighann LordComedian and author Leighann Lord has appeared on Girls Night Out, HBO's Def Jam, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, The View, #VH1, #FoxNews, #MSNBC & More! She's also the author of DICT JOKES (Vol. 1 & 2) and is the co-host of the #StarTalk podcast with Neil deGrasse Tyson! She's demure and soft spoken but she packs a comedic punchline that'll knock you right out of the galaxy. Topics: #comedy #feminism #atheism, #God, #guns, #startalk, #lingeriecomedyshows & more! Download, listen, share & subscribe for free on #iTunes at The Red Light Podcast Redux. You can hear us every Tuesday night at 10pm on @wromradio and please...2015-12-0955 min
The Urban ErmaA View From the BridgeThe first straight play (non-musical) I did in college was Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge. That was the semester I was supposed to be taking a break from theater to focus on my studies. I only went to the audition to help out as a reader. And because I had nothing to lose I gave it my all and I got cast in lead. And so it was a wonderful surprise when my then director and former professor recently invited me to see a matinée performance of the new Broadway production of the show at...2015-11-1800 min
Multiracial Family ManInterracial marriage, growing up in a West Indian family, and co-hosting a radio show with Neil deGrasse Tyson, with Leighann Lord, Ep. 33.Ep. 33: Leighann Lord is a very funny lady (http://www.veryfunnylady.com/). A comic from New York, with West Indian roots, she's also a writer and the author of Dict Jokes, a book about what the World would be like if words meant what they sounded like. (https://squareup.com/market/veryfunnylady/leighann-lord-s-dict-jokes-volume-one?square_lead=item_embed). She's also the cohost of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (http://www.veryfunnylady.com/startalk). And, Leighann, who is Black, used to be in an interracial marriage.
Listen as Leighann talks with Alex about her race and interracial relationships, her car...2015-10-041h 13
The Urban ErmaGeriatric Stranger DangerNew Yorkers are not rude people. It’s just that we can get through the day without a lot of extraneous chitchat. We can communicate with each other with a quick chin lift, a head nod, and if need be, a series of simple yet eloquent hand gestures. When I first began travelling outside the City, I was baffled by the strangers who spoke to me for what seemed like no reason. ‘Good morning?’ What the hell is that supposed to mean? Is this a set up? What kind of scam are you running here? ... READ...2015-09-3000 min
The Urban ErmaMy First Dragon ConMy Seven Favorite Moments from The ConI was invited to perform at my very first Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia. For science fiction/fantasy fans this is like being asked to suit up and be the starting quarterback for your favorite team during the Super Bowl. I am not a casual sci-fi fan. It’s my area of expertise when I co-host StarTalk with Neil de Grasse Tyson. I’ll spare you my long list of book, movie, and TV show loves. Just know that my geek runs deep, or so I thought until I got to Dra...2015-09-1400 min
The Urban ErmaMission Accomplished: Welcome to Fog-a-licious San FranciscoI’m geeked to be working in San Francisco this summer. They say its California’s version of New York, so I feel right at home in another city I can't afford to live in. Since it’s my first time in this bucket list city – I already gotchu, Minneapolis – I intend to make the most it. My first official tourist act was strolling through The Mission. Well, actually, the first Cali thing I did was go shopping at Ross. I bought an $8 dress that probably won’t last the week, but it's pretty and it made me happy. READ THE BLOG2015-06-1000 min
The Urban ErmaBite My Shiny Metal AssThanks to Netflix I’ve now watched all 10 seasons of Futurama, the science fiction animated cartoon series created by Matt Groening (Simpsons). It began in 1999 on FOX and ended in 2013 on Comedy Central. Digesting 14 years worth of an awarding-winning TV show in just a few months adds to my sci-fi street cred but it’s changed me. READ THE BLOG2015-05-2700 min
The Urban ErmaName That DogWhen a friend group texted that she was getting a pair of dogs – golden doodles, adorable – for her daughters, we immediately began suggesting pet names. Over the course of two days (geez, maybe it was three) we all had a blast sharing possible nom de pups that I saw had cultural, musical, and generational relevance. In an example of the upside of drinking and texting we began with "Barnes & Noble" and ended with "Simon & Schuster." Take a look at our list and see if we missed any. Feel free to add to the list and share which one you like...2015-05-1400 min
The Urban ErmaHey Baby Girl“Baby Girl.” That’s what James Evans, the father on
Good Times, called his daughter, Thelma. Years later it’s also how Bernie Mac referred
to his youngest niece on his self-titled TV show. Baby Girl is a familial term
of endearment within the African-American community. In my family I’ve had many
pet names including – but not limited to – Boo, Slow Poke, Madam, and She Who
Must Be Obeyed 2.0. READ THE BLOG2015-04-3000 min
The Urban ErmaHellraiserSomeone said, “Leighann, what’s your favorite
romantic movie?” Believe it or not I’ve never been asked that before so I had
to think about it for a second. My head tilted to the left, my eyes stared off
into space, and my body went still. I do that sometimes when completely caught
off guard. It looks like I’m processing a data download from My Mothership.
“What’s my favorite romantic movie?” I was as shocked as anyone when I heard
myself say, Hellraiser. READ THE BLOGLeighann Lord is a stand-up comedian...2015-04-2100 min
The Urban ErmaThe Middle of the Night Phone CallOne of my biggest fears is that I’ll get a Phone Call From Home in the Middle of the Night when I’m too far away to do anything about it and once again I’ll be angry that we still don’t have Star Trek transporter technology; and disgusted that we invest more time and money in restricting human movement then in facilitating it. READ AND ENJOY THE BLOG at TheUrbanErma.com.2015-02-2400 min
Point of InquiryLeighann Lord: Courageous Comedy as a Safe SpaceThis week on a special episode highlighting the upcoming Reason for Change conference, Point of Inquiry welcomes stand up comedian Leighann Lord. Talking with show producer Nora Hurley, they discuss how the worlds of comedy and skepticism are not as distant as they seem. They explore the unique dynamic comedy creates for critical thinking, and how a good joke may just be the gateway to discourse and discussion.
Leighann will be preforming at the Reason For Change conference June 11th - 15th 2015. Learn more about seeing her live this summer at http://reasonforchange.org.
2015-02-2328 minPoint of InquiryLeighann Lord: Courageous Comedy as a Safe SpaceThis week on a special episode highlighting the upcoming Reason for Change conference, Point of Inquiry welcomes stand up comedian Leighann Lord. Talking with show producer Nora Hurley, they discuss how the worlds of comedy and skepticism are not as distant as they seem. They explore the unique dynamic comedy creates for critical thinking, and how a good joke may just be the gateway to discourse and discussion.
Leighann will be preforming at the Reason For Change conference June 11th - 15th 2015. Learn more about seeing her live this summer at http://reasonforchange.org.
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The Urban ErmaA Day in the Life of a Standup Comic: Just WritingOne day when I was waiting for the subway, a young woman with an expensive camera introduced herself as a Columbia University graduate student in its photojournalism program and asked permission to take my picture. If it was a scam – and I always think everything’s a scam – it sounded like a good one so I said, yes. When my train came and we were about to part ways I gave her my business card hoping she’d send me one of the pictures but equally sure I’d never hear from her again. But she emailed me that night and...2015-01-2200 min
The Urban ErmaA Year Without A DogWe lost our dog, Rolie, last January 2nd. Everyone says it’s hard to lose a pet because their love is unconditional. That’s a nice sentiment but they clearly didn’t know my, Rolie. His Doggie Daddy often said, “Rolie has more personality than most people.” So true. His Lordship was moody, surly; and love – as he doled it out – was completely conditional and on his terms. This was puzzling since he had terrible separation anxiety and followed us around everywhere, but got annoyed when we did the same to him. When he felt crowded and wanted his space he’d up...2015-01-0100 min
The Philippe Matthews ShowOMG...It's Leighann Lord!Here’s the thing about comedy these days: for many, it’s not comedy if it doesn't sound offensive, racist, vile, or crass. In other words, a lot of comedians unfortunately take advantage of other people’s weaknesses and miseries as their material. The good news is we have some who still believe in the thinking-cap philosophy. Yes, they’re funny, and yes, they are hard-hitting most of the time. But then at the end of the day, they let you sit, ponder, and understand things you don’t easily get or even care about. Such is the style of Leighann Lo2013-02-0100 min
What's The Buzz NYLEIGHANN LORD- OF THE COMEDY RINGSLEIGH ANN LORD-- Smart, sexy, savvy, funny! If comedy was music she’d be jazz. Stand-up comedian Leighann Lord has appeared on numerous stand-up comedy shows including Lifetime’s Girls Night Out, The Original HBO Def Comedy All Star Jam, ABC’s The View, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. Her comedy album “I’ve Got Connections” is played heavily on satellite radio. She’s performed in the Caribbean, Europe, and for U. S. troops in Europe, the South Pacific and the Middle East. Named one of New York’s 10 Hottest Comics, her web site, VeryFunnyLady.com...2011-03-2230 minWhat's The Buzz NYLEIGHANN LORD- OF THE COMEDY RINGSLEIGH ANN LORD-- Smart, sexy, savvy, funny! If comedy was music she’d be jazz. Stand-up comedian Leighann Lord has appeared on numerous stand-up comedy shows including Lifetime’s Girls Night Out, The Original HBO Def Comedy All Star Jam, ABC’s The View, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. Her comedy album “I’ve Got Connections” is played heavily on satellite radio. She’s performed in the Caribbean, Europe, and for U. S. troops in Europe, the South Pacific and the Middle East. Named one of New York’s 10 Hottest Comics, her web site, VeryFunnyLady.com...2011-03-2230 min