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Taking DadplicationsThere is Some Kind of Potato Magic with Mark Haven BrittIn the last episode of season one, Jessie Wayburn talks about recovery and an unholy union of mashed potatoes and ketchup with Mark Haven Britt.Mark Haven Britt is an art director and comic book maker living in the Bay Area. He’s a sober single dad raising a 12 year old son. He was raised in the Boston area. He was married for ten years. He taught college at Parsons the New School in New York. He now works as a designer in tech and lives in Berkeley where he co-parents with his babymama and her husband. Hi...
2022-02-211h 09Taking DadplicationsAdventure over Advice with Dirk AnschützJessie Wayburn talks with Dirk Anschütz about some sensitive and not-so-sensitive subjects.Dirk was born and raised in a small town in Germany and moved to the US when he was 22. He is a photographer and has been working on a portrait project about fathers and sons for the last 7 years. He lives in Brooklyn with his girlfriend and their 9 year old son and enjoys the occasional game of football (soccer), either playing or on tv.Taking Dadplications is an Opus Nox Media production.Music and cover art by Nic Jenkins...
2022-02-071h 13Taking DadplicationsThe Unified Theory of Dads with Dave ApkarianJessie Wayburn talks about the 4 kinds of dads with Dave Apkarian.Dave Apkarian is a comedian based out of Fresno, CA. He has bombed at bars and breweries, clubs and Christmas parties. But he's getting better. Dave has toured nationally and opened for a whole bunch of comics you've probably never heard of, but they're great, he swears. He hosts a podcast called SAD DAD where he and fellow comedians talk about their dads. For the better part of a decade he has produced countless comedy shows in his hometown and is currently running The Downtown Beat...
2022-01-241h 06Taking DadplicationsBefore You Get in Their Bed with Adrian AshbyJessie Wayburn receives some solid flirting advice from Adrian Ashby,Adrian Ashby was born and raised from Queens, and even though he isn’t a formally trained culinary professional, Adrian more than makes up for that with his twisted competition ready creations (from duck fat cannoli filling to gator & shrimp chili) , his stunning record of participation in competitive cooking known nationwide as "TakeDowns" as well as other NYC based cook-offs over the past several years. Adrian also has a passion for entertaining along with public speaking. Adrian welcomes the opportunity to take on any amateur or professional who...
2022-01-101h 09Taking DadplicationsThe Sweet Potato Fry Doesn't Have Any Secrets with Nico CarneyJessie Wayburn explores the meaning of authenticity with Nico Carney.Nico is a Brooklyn based standup comedian and writer. Their comedy covers their own queer/trans experience and anything else that makes them laugh.Taking Dadplications is an Opus Nox Media production.Music and cover art by Nic Jenkins--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taking-dadplications/support
2021-12-2747 minTaking DadplicationsBe the Best Sh*t-Shover You Can Be with Geneva Rust-OrtaJessie Wayburn learns about pleasing yourself before others with Geneva Rust-Orta.Geneva is a stand-up comic from Oakland, California. She went to college in England, hoping to fall in love and relocate. She moved back to her moms' house immediately following graduation. In the UK, she took a half-hour stand-up show, Messed Up, to the Edinburgh, Camden, and Great Yorkshire Fringe Festivals 2016. She is now living in New York City. Her moms love all her jokes except the stupid ones. Well, her drunk mom likes them all. That's why she's the favorite.--- This episode is...
2021-12-1351 minTaking DadplicationsKeep Investigating with Phil WongJessie Wayburn receives multiple sampler platter options from Phil Wong.Phil Wong is a dabbler from Oakland, CA. His main dabble is theatre but he has been known to dabble in comedy, music, hip hop, and writing. He enjoys noodles of all colors and creeds and is still riding high off his 3-second role as "Tony Rydinger's Blonde Friend" in Pixar's 2004 hit film The Incredibles.Taking Dadplications is an Opus Nox Media production.Music and cover art by Nic Jenkins.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a...
2021-11-2959 minTaking DadplicationsJust Don't be an Asshole with Mark PagánJessie Wayburn receives late-night wisdom from Mark PagánMark Pagán is an award-winning filmmaker, audio producer, writer, educator, and graying b-boy. He also loves telling stories live. Mark’s the host and creator of Other Men Need Help, a playful docu-essay podcast looking at how men present themselves to the world, and what's underneath. He’s produced, written, and story edited shows for WNYC, Latino USA, Futuro Studios, TED, Colorado Public Radio, PRX, Radiotopia, and the CBC. In 2019, Mark ran the inaugural year of PRX’s Google Podcasts creator program, helping to launch 12 podcasts...
2021-11-1555 minTaking DadplicationsVacation Dad is Here with Darren BusingJessie Wayburn talks with Darren Busing about everything except how to mend a broken heart. Darren Busing has lived in the Bay Area since he was 3 and has worked in Tech since 1989. He is married with 3 kids all soon to be out of the house. Darren has been doing standup and improv since 2017. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taking-dadplications/support
2021-11-0146 minTaking DadplicationsI'm Just Happy to be Here with Sarah KhariJessie Wayburn gets a lot of great tee-shirt ideas from guest Sarah Khari.Sarah Khari is a comedian / content creator from San Francisco. They started their career doing radio and tv writing / production for companies like ESPN and CBS, and made the mistake of thinking standup would be fun, so here we are.Taking Dadplications is an Opus Nox Media production.Music and cover art by Nic Jenkins.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://a...
2021-10-1848 minTaking DadplicationsDon't Get Anyone Arrested with LyndsayGuest Lyndsay drops major knowledge on the dad-less Jessie Wayburn.Lyndsay (no last names, we’re keeping it casual) is a recovering Theatre kid, pro-am burlesque show producer, and film & television hobbyist. She’s a middling #plantmom and an aspiring #bourbonauntie (like a #vodkaaunt, but Black and more standoffish). When not in executive dysfunction freefall, she enjoys crafting, cooking, yin yoga, and Duolingo for three different languages! During executive dysfunction freefall, she enjoys drinking, glaring at people who sneeze too loudly, and singing 3-5 word snippets of showtunes at random intervals. #Geminiproblems, amirite?!Taking Dadplications is a...
2021-10-0448 min
The Way Late ShowParks and RecreationThis week, Lyndsay elects to watch Parks and Recreation for the first time and discusses season one with Ali Baughman.
Ali Baughman is the founder of Opus Nox Media and the producer of podcasts like The Way Late Show, Taking Dadplications, and Deuces are Mild. When not losing her mind editing such programs, Ali can be found occasionally on stage as burlesque entertainer Scarlett Ropeburn (@scarlettropeburn on IG), or drag kinging as Damian Poe - Drag King. She is best known for being a cat mom, a plant mom, and a friend mom and ironically doesn't want...
2021-09-301h 13Taking DadplicationsBeing With What Is with Dhaya LakshminarayananJessie Wayburn dives deep into spirituality with Dhaya Lakshminarayanan.Dhaya Lakshminarayanan is the 2016 winner of the Liz Carpenter Political Humor Award (previously awarded to Samantha Bee, Wanda Sykes and satirist/humorist Mark Russell) presented by the National Women’s Political Caucus. Comedy Central Asia crowned her the Grand Prize Winner of “The Ultimate Comedy Challenge” filmed in Singapore. She is the sole subject of the documentary “NerdCool” which premiered at the LA Comedy Festival in 2018KQED named her one of the twenty “Women to Watch” a series celebrating women artists, creatives and makers in the San Francisco B...
2021-09-201h 06
Taking DadplicationsI am Water Spouting Metaphorical Water with Myq KaplanJessie Wayburn explores the importance of water and punning with Myq Kaplan.Myq Kaplan is a comedian named Mike Kaplan.He has been seen on the Tonight Show, Conan, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and in his own half-hour Comedy Central Presents special. He has his own one-hour special on Amazon, Small, Dork, and Handsome, and two podcasts, The Faucet and Broccoli & Ice Cream. He has been a finalist on Last Comic Standing and has appeared on America’s Got Talent. His album “Vegan Mind Meld” was one of iTunes’ top 10 c...
2021-09-061h 03Taking DadplicationsTime is More Like Bubbles with Nic JenkinsJessie Wayburn interviews Nic Jenkins, a visual artist, musician, and a real father to a real baby. They explore the topics of boundaries and time as different kinds of potable liquids.Taking Dadplications is an Opus Nox Media production.Music and cover art by Nic Jenkins.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taking-dadplications/support
2021-08-2345 min
The Way Late ShowGolden GirlsThis week, Lyndsay explains to return guest Jessie Wayburn why she was late to The Golden Girls. Picture it: Television, 1985.
Jessie Wayburn is a stand up comic, solo show artist, Taking Dadplications podcast host, stage manager, knitter, and dog mom. In other words, she's a lot. She's been described as "Miss Frizzle if she gave the kids acid" and "a chaos muppet" and "a real treat." She's producing and performing on shows around NYC, which you can find out about @eatmyglitter on Instagram and Twitter.
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2021-08-131h 11Taking DadplicationsIt's All Misdirection with Lindsay JonesJessie talks turkey-- er, brisket, rather, with Lindsay Jones for his Dadplicant interview,Lindsay Jones is an award-winning composer and sound designer.In theatre, he has been nominated for the Tony Awards of Best Score and Best Sound Design of a Play. His Broadway credits include Slave Play, The Nap, Bronx Bombers and A Time To Kill. His off-Broadway work has been heard at Playwrights Horizons, The Public Theater, MCC, Primary Stages, and many others. International credits include works at Royal Shakespeare Festival (UK), Stratford Festival (Canada), and many others. Lindsay has created music and...
2021-08-0956 minTaking DadplicationsChatting about Dadding with Natasha Muse@natashamuse is our first dadplicant and we get to "Chatting about Dadding" pretty in depth! Natasha is a joke writer and performer living in San Francisco but thriving on the Internet. Her comedy is so good it's not even funny. (Reader, Natasha is so funny!)"But, Jessie!" You exclaim, "Natasha's not a dad!" Well, friend, first of all, this podcast is here to expand your ideas of dads, plus I'm an Equal Opportunity Daughter™ and I like to encourage people to apply even if they aren't a traditional dad-type. Natasha applies for the sage, neighborly type of 90s...
2021-07-2631 minTaking DadplicationsTaking Dadplications: The TrailerJessie Wayburn grew up without a dad and is interviewing dadplicants for the position. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taking-dadplications/support
2021-07-1403 min