Shows
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX-RAE WITH GIANMARCO SORESIIris shoots the festive breeze with Gianmarco Soresi about life, love and intimacy coordinators.2023-05-0250 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnCOMEDIAN, AUTHOR & ACTIVIST JUDY GOLDCOMEDIAN, AUTHOR & ACTIVIST JUDY GOLD by The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae Lynn2023-04-2455 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnAUTHOR KURT ANDERSENIris chats with best-selling author KURT ANDERSEN about his creative process, the latest Oscar nominated films, leaving the comfort of Brooklyn for the edgy Upper East Side, and more!2023-02-081h 16
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnAfrican American Hassidic Rapper Nissim Black!What an honor to have such a fascinating and remarkable guest on this week! Nissim Black is an African American rapper from Seattle who converted to Orthodox Judaism, moved to Jerusalem, took a deep dive into the Torah and Jewish life (which includes having a gaggle of delightful offspring) and is still making music! We talk about everything. Literally. What an inspiring and interesting individual, don't miss this ep!!2022-11-011h 30
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX - RAE WITH PLAYWRIGHT, POET AND CANCER SURVIVOR DAN O'BRIENI decided to let Rae Lynn take a break and interview old friend and brilliant playwright Dan O'Brien as myself. An esteemed playwright and poet, Dan's recent work includes "Our Cancers" which revolves around the fact that Dan got diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer RIGHT after his wife got over Breast Cancer. Dan and I talk about art and trauma, toxic positivity, magical thinking, support systems, faking power point and how I used to print out every email I got and file it when I was a young clueless temp. The conversation has been edited. Share and subscribe.2022-10-2454 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX-RAE WITH BROADWAY STAR JOEY SORGEWhat an honor to interview JOEY SORGE who is starring on Broadway in MJ the musical! We dive into his illustrious career (7 Broadway musicals!!) juggling parenthood and theatre schedules, drama on set, meeting a buttload of celebrities and much more!!2022-09-1634 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX-RAE WITH RACHEL FEINSTEINWhat a festive chat with brilliant and charming comic Rachel Feinstein. I learn what its like to be married to a fireman, wearing heels on stage, the monkey dance, going on the road with Jessica Kirson, Broadchurch and more!2022-01-0442 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX-RAE with TAYLOR SCHILLINGI talk to my hero and star of Orange is The New Black, actor extraordinaire, Taylor Schilling. Our festive convo runs the gamut from acting school dramaaaaa to sexuality to Pamela and Tommy Lee, and much more!2021-12-1446 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX - RAE WITH FILM DIRECTOR JONATHAN KESSELMANShooting the shite with Hebrew Hammer director Jonathan Kesselman, who relocated to Ireland a few years ago.
Our chat runs the gamut, from his experience with Benzos, the seeming lack of "alcoholism" in Ireland (yeah, right...) and more! Super fun convo. www.xraepod.com2021-11-0735 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX - RAE WITH ARON ARANYAThis week I take an inside look at the world of international TV imports and remakes with producer Alon Aranya, who has brought a buttload of international formats to the US from Israel, Holland and the rest of the globe.We talk about the broadcast versus Netflix subscription model, what makes a great show, why Israel churns out so much successful content, the future of porn and so much more!2021-10-2958 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX - RAE WITH CARMEN LYNCHMy fave Spanish American comic is back. Carmen Lynch and I shoot the sh&t and things get kinky. In a wholesome way.2021-10-2145 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX - RAE WITH HUGH O GORMANThis week I host Master Acting Teacher Hugh O'Gorman to talk about his specialty, the Chekhov Technique (No, not the playwright, another darn Chekhov, it was a robust family). He unpacks the various schools of acting and their history, The Greeks, Shakespeare, the Moscow Art Theatre, and that gem of a TV show, ER.2021-10-1050 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX-RAE ACOUSTIC with ADAM BUSCHWhat an honor to host super talented singer songwriter and actor Adam Busch on the show. You might know him from his band Common Rotation or his numerous acting gigs, including a regular on Buffy The Vampire Slayer...He shares his music inspirations, and plays some amazing songs for me from his home banquette. www.xraepod.com2021-10-021h 06
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX-RAE with KEITH AND THE GIRL hosts Chemda & Keith MalleyWhat a blast hosting podcast pioneers Keith Malley and Chemda Khalili! We talk about their start in NYC back in the day, the crazy kinky stuff they witnessed at Surf Reality, how Keith's dad hit on Keith's ex-wife (WTFFFFF??) Chemda's half lung and so much more!!!!2021-09-2357 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX - RAE WITH GENDER & SEXUALITY STUDIES PROFESSOR KAREN TONGSONRae Lynn asks brilliant scholar Professor Karen Tongson all the burning questions in her mind about gender, pronouns, sexuality, representation and a lot of other important stuff.2021-02-041h 08
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnVARIETY HOUR WITH APARNA NANCHERLAI chat with the lovely, funny and extremely talented comic and author Aparna Nancherla. We talk about her upcoming book about Imposter Syndrome, India, cancel culture, relationships, opening for John Oliver in Buffalo for 5,000 people, my underlying psychological issues and so much more!2021-01-2149 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX - RAE WITH ICONIC IRISH AUTHOR RODDY DOYLERae Lynn chats away with acclaimed novelist, screenwriter and overall Irish icon, Roddy Doyle - about his new book, LOVE, his writing process, The Commitments, inspirations, life, death, double chins, the joy of a good Irish wake, Rae Lynn's sex life and seeking out circumcised Irishmen.
SUBSCRIBE TO THE X-RAE PODCAST! available wherever you get your poddery. www.xraepod.com2020-11-131h 05The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnVARIETY HOUR WITH OPHIRA EISENBERG, VON DECARLO, JAMIE WARD & RICHARD NASHIris Bahr returns with her weekly variety show (Streams live on Facebook @irisbahrfest)with NPR host and comic Ophira Eisenberg, Comic and Personality Von Decarlo, autism researcher/engineer Jamie Ward and Richard Nash on the state of Book Publishing today.2020-11-071h 42
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX - RAE WITH COMIC RAANAN HERSHBERGRaanan and I dive festively deep into Borat, getting kicked out of SUNY purchase, drugs, Hunter S Thompson, non-racism in Vermont and more!2020-11-0341 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX - RAE WITH COMIC MARVEL CARMEN LYNCHSpanish-American comedienne/comic/Stand Up person Carmen Lynch joins me on the Zoomage for a festive 45 minute stretch that made my day.2020-10-2745 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnVARIETY HOUR WITH FRED MELAMED, JASON KAPLAN & SONYA VAIBrilliant Actor Fred Melamed shares his beyond crazy and touching adoption story, Sonya Vai talks doing comedy during the pandemic, Jason Kaplan talks about starting up a bagel business in LA and I rant and rave for 15 minutes after having a single glass of wine (the way I sound you'd think i'd had 20).2020-10-161h 16
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnIRIS BAHR'S VARIETY HOUR WITH LIZ MIELE, LUCIE POHL & JAY JURDENIris Bahr returns with her line up of guest comics for festive banter and insightful information. Guests this week, internationally renowned comic Liz Miele, star of Video game phenomenon Overwatch, Lucie Pohl, and the hilarious Jay Jurden. Plus the musical stylings of Scott Bravo. www.irisbahr.com2020-10-111h 06
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnIRIS BAHR'S VARIETY HOUR WITH COMICS RORY SCOVEL & LEAH BONNEMAThis week's show comes to you from a pleasantly vibrant NYC. An especially fun variety hour with renowned comics Rory Scovel & Leah Bonnema. www.irisbahr.com
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The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnDREAM ANALYST & ASTROLOGER DR. MICHAEL LENNOXI didn't know sh&t about astrology until I spoke to Dr. Michael Lennox this week. I also had no idea what all my messed up dreams meant. But all became clear after talking to this delightful man.2020-09-3058 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnIRIS BAHR'S VARIETY SHOW WITH DAVE HILL, EMILY FLAKE, & CARMEN LYNCHA breezy evening with New Yorker illustrator Emily Flake, comic and musician Dave Hill and comedian Carmen Lynch.2020-09-2953 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnIRIS BAHR's VARIETY SHOW with JUDY GOLD, OPRHIA EISENBERG, LENNY MARCUS & YOAV ESHEDRae Lynn's alter ego returns with her weekly variety show featuring comics and musicians. This week Judy Gold, Ophira Eisenberg, Lenny Marcus and the musical stylings of Yoav Eshed.
DISCLAIMER: Apologies for tech glitch, the first bit of the show was cut off.2020-09-201h 22
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnIRIS BAHR's VARIETY HOUR with Matthew Broussard, Franqi French, Dwayne Perkins & Scott Bravo!Iris Bahr returns with her weekly variety hour featuring comics Franqi French, Matthew Broussard, Dwayne Perkins and the musical stylings of Scott Bravo!2020-09-101h 20
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnSOUTH AFRICAN COMPOSER MARK KILIANMark Kilian is a brilliant composer ( He's scored dozens and dozens of amazing films, including "Tsotsi", one of my fave films, and most recently "Official Secrets" with Kiera Knightley which I JUST saw last week) who graciously takes us on a listening tour of his insanely expansive collection of global and ancient instruments. A feast for the ears.2020-09-0757 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnACTOR SPENCER GARRETTACTOR SPENCER GARRETT by The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae Lynn2020-09-0348 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnACCLAIMED COMEDY TV DIRECTOR TRISTRAM SHAPEEROVirtually every great comedy you've seen on television has been directed by Tristram, from Ab Fab and Alan Partridge back in the UK, to Community, Parks and Rec, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Never have I Ever, Glow and more! Amazing and insightful convo on the process, the industry, celebrity anecdotes and more!2020-08-311h 37
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnPROFESSOR ANDREW STOTT: ON SHAKESPEARE, THE HISTORY OF HUMOR AND BEING A DEAN AT USCFascinating convo with Professor Andrew Stott on the neuroscience of comedy and the varying effects of different styles of humor on our health, the UK's cultural history and evolution versus the rest of Europe, Shakespeare and literacy amongst the beloved plebeians, the Reformation, and maintaining my hairstyle during the pandemic.2020-08-2852 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnA special episode : ECO PEACE MIDDLE EASTA special episode : ECO PEACE MIDDLE EAST by The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae Lynn2020-07-301h 27
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnRAE LYNN ON CORONAVIRUS THIS WEEKSorry I've been gone for a bit, been processing all the Corona insanity but I'm back tonight for a short episode/rant/therapy session with ya'll and will be reporting regularly as things unfold.
Hang in there everyone. Love you all.
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The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnANDIE MACDOWELLAndie Macdowell is as charming, funny, honest and wise as you'd expect her to be. As she graced my podcasting presence this week we covered everything from her growing up in the south, Bill Murray, Sex, Lies and Videotape, Militant Yoga and her personal experience with Bikram, her kids careers and much more!! www.xraepod.com2020-02-0556 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnPHYSICIST CLIFFORD JOHNSON : ON QUARKS, SPACE-TIME AND GODAs part of smart week, I talk to Physicist Clifford Johnson who beautifully breaks down the basics of Quantum physics for me, not to mention, space - time, atomic mass and all the other stuff that has always been way over my head. We also talk about religion and how certain scientists reconcile their beliefs with their need for scientific verification. This one's a beaut, folks. Video at www.xraepod.com2020-01-2547 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnWINE EXPERT LOU AMDURIf you've ever wanted to know what the hell tannins are, wine expert Lou Amdur, talks me through the science of wine, including breaking down the process for me, unpacking those pretentious adjectives that wine people use, and providing disturbing factoids regarding the common bacteria behind foot stink and certain cheeses. You heard it here first. www.xraepod.com2020-01-1949 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnABBIE CORNISH & JACOPO BUONVICINIDouble feature today folks, with Aussie actress Abbie Cornish and first AD Jacopo Buonvicini, who's Oscar-Winning director Paolo Sorrentino's right hand man. Abbie talks about life growing up in Oz, coming to LA for love (which she found at the time with Ryan Phillipe), her acting and rap career, which includes opening for NAS (!!) and dating apps. Jacopo takes me through adventures of running a set, life as an Italian in LA, and where to find the best pasta (Clue: it's Costco. Who the Fu*& knew??)2019-12-211h 28
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnSINGER SONGWRITER ABRI VAN STRATENTime to feel good people, with tall drink of water / fairy dust /far out South African/ singer - songwriter Abri Van Straten, who's also married to the talented and gorgeous Kristen Bauer (Pam on True Blood). He plays some songs for us and we talk about marriage, fairies, gold aura and more. A hippy dippy interview that's sure to leave you feeling good.2019-12-1533 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnAYAHAUSCA: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THE LIFE ALTERING PSYCHEDELIC MEDICINEI go deep and colorful with Ayahausca devotee and cancer survivor Babak Kheshti who shares his extensive and profound experiences with the medicinal drug. I'm still scared shitless of it but Goddammit he got me convinced its worth taking the plunge. Also check out the bonus track to hear the music he talks about in the episode!2019-11-2352 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnCOMIC DWAYNE PERKINSDwayne Perkins is a phenomenal comic and author and sweet sensual man. You've seen him on Netflix where he has a brilliant special, and has performed on every late night show in existence. We have a super fun convo about ice cream trucks in China, fidelity, lime chips and crappy breakfast choices in England. Enjoy!2019-11-1741 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnON BEING A CONSERVATIVE IN HOLLYWOOD: "JUSTIFIED" ACTOR NICK SEARCYNick Searcy is an actor AND a Conservative living and working in Hollywood. Who knew they exist? Tune in for stories of altercations with Sean Penn, how sexy Tim Olyphant is in person, our views on Jesus, Elvis and Gospel Quartets.2019-11-0949 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnSWITCHED ON BACH, WENDY CARLOS, THE MOOG, FEMINISM AND CYBORGSProfessor Roshanak Kheshti gets deep with me this week on the genesis of synthesized music, the genius of pioneer Wendy Carlos (who did the soundtracks to Clockwork Orange, Tron and The Shining) Victorian pianos and womanhood, spyware and much much more from her new book SWITCHED ON BACH which delves into the social history of the iconic album.2019-11-0355 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnSINGER SONGWRITER NELLIE MCKAYAngelic voice, beautiful songs, peppered with wry wit and humor and insight. I first saw Nellie perform as the musical interluder in Ethan Coen's new play, and I am blessed enough to have her on the show this week. What a marvel. Enjoy my first musical guest on X-RAE!!!2019-10-1834 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnACTOR JASON KRAVITS: ON WORKING WITH WOODY ALLEN, ETHAN COEN & HEROIN CHICComedic genius, Jason Kravits, chats with Rae Lynn about his time working with Woody Allen, acting opposite Nicole Kidman, the new Ethan Coen play he stars in, parenting, cognitive dissonance, Rae's obsession with Billy Bob Thornton and more! Subscribe to X-RAE wherever you listen to podcasts!!2019-10-1056 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnKING OF BEASTS: ON TROPHY HUNTING IN AFRICAI sit down with the director of the powerful and disturbing documentary "King Of Beasts" which follows American Trophy Hunters in Africa up close, and also talk high heel shoes with hot model turned actor Guy Adler. KOB director Tomer Almagor also gives me the skinny on the new funny horror film he produced which is coming out HAPPY TIMES! I'm not a big horror film person but this sounds super fun.2019-10-0632 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnMODEL DONNA FELDMAN & EYAL FELDMAN OF BOY BUTTERI love me some ordinary-looking folk on the podcast. Yeah right :) And so this week I sit down with the stunning & charming Donna Feldman, Maksim cover model, actress, and producer, and her beloved brother Eyal who founded the very popular lubricant BOY BUTTER (I've tried it and its friggin fantastic). He showers me with gay puns while she shares some festive Harvey Weinstein encounters and we have a blast!2019-09-2827 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnBEST SELLING AUTHOR/COMIC AARON KAROAaron Karo meets me in my sweet new studio in West Hollywood to talk about the latest Shane Gillis / SNL fiasco, his 9 year stint on planet Xanax to help him sleep, the festive world of LA dating and more!
Super fun and festive convo.2019-09-2255 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnAUTHOR GARY LIPPMANFormer criminal defense attorney Gary Lippman talks about his new novel "Set the control for the Heart of Sharon Tate". He indulges my ignorance and gives me deets surrounding her murder by Charles Manson and his clan, we also dig deep into his work exonerating criminals with the Innocence Project, bad men and great art, and why i don't like when people donate buildings then plaster their friggin' names on them.2019-09-1640 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnOCCUPATION WEEK - ER DOCTOR!This week I talk to an amazing ER doctor who shares crazy ass stories from the Emergency Room. He also dishes dirt on Orthopedic Surgeons, was HOUSE an accurate friggin show and what operating room footwear style preceded crocs.
(FYI - I have kept his identity confidential to protect him from unnecessary advances by patients and personnel. So you may notice a cut or two during our convo.)2019-09-1040 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnTED LANGE - ON BEING ISAAC ON THE LOVE BOATLove Boat was my favorite show growin' up, and I'm thrilled to have Isaac the beloved bartender, aka Ted Lange, on the show this week. We talk about TV in the 80's, and Ted tells me about his experiences being a black man on a white show. This man is chock full of anecdotes from the set, not to mention his other professional endeavors - from Shakespeare to his own playwrighting. A super fun one! Share and spread the gospel!2019-08-311h 06The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnA WORD FROM RAE LYNNA WORD FROM RAE LYNN by The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae Lynn2019-08-2708 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnTHEATRE OF THE OPPRESSED: CHEN ALONMy final installment of the X-RAE in Israel series. Chen Alon is a theatre director and former Major in the Israeli army turned refusenik and peace activist alongside former Palestinian militant Souli Khatib. Together they founded Combatants for Peace to bring peace about through nonviolent activities, that include site specific theatre performances at various checkpoints between Israel and the occupied territories. Chen dives deep into his journey from the son of Holocaust survivors and staunch Zionist and military man to disillusioned refusenik and now theatre director and activist. A fun and festive guy that opened my eyes on a bunch...2019-08-2055 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnWAR CORRESPONDENT: ITAI ANGHELItai Anghel has spent almost thirty years in various war zones across the globe, from Bosnia to Rwanda to Iraq and Syria and back. He shares his profound experiences covering the most dangerous places on earth, not to mention as an Israeli ‘undercover’ in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and more. A fascinating gentleman indeed.2019-08-111h 02
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnERAN SHAYSHON ON THE BOYCOTT DIVEST AND SANCTION MOVEMENTI sat down with Israeli NGOer, Eran Shayshon, to talk about his work dealing with the BDS movement (Boycott Divest Sanction). He breaks down exactly what the movement entails and the challenges in trying to separate legitimate criticism of Israeli policies versus acts that aim at the delegitimization of Israel as a state. Heavy stuff folks, but friggin interesting, even for a non-Jew.2019-08-0437 minThe X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnBOAZ GAON - FOUNDER OF ANTI-LONELINESS APP WISDOBoaz Gaon is the founder and CEO of WISDO, a social impact app that battles loneliness in a super cool way. Take a listen. (This ep is part of what I’m calling my Start Up explorations during my time in Israel. There are so many start- ups here it's friggin overwhelming, but I narrowed them down to some fun ones I thought were important and I’ll be sharing them with you.2019-07-2832 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnSOULI KHATIB - PALESTINIAN PEACE ACTIVISTThis one is powerful folks. Souli Khatib is a Palestinian that spent 10 years in prison for stabbing two Israeli soldiers. While incarcerated, he educated himself, learned about the Holocaust, engaged in non violent protests that yielded fruit, and underwent a major transformation. Once released from prison, he co-founded the organization Combatants for Peace, advocating and engaging in non-violent peace activism.2019-07-2155 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnOCCUPATION WEEK - DIVORCE LAWYERThis week’s episode is part of my new OCCUPATION WEEK theme where i interview a random person accomplished in their field. Since so many of my friends are going through nasty divorces i thought getting the skinny from a divorce attorney would be a fun yet informative episode that would help the masses and give insight into this sordid occupation lovingly called FAMILY LAW!! I’ve tried to keep the dude's name private, but it may have slipped out once or twice during the interview. Oh well. ENJOY!!2019-07-1436 minThe X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnDANI ZOLDAN - OWNER OF STAND UP NYDani Zoldan bought a comedy club in NYC at age 24. He lives two blocks away with his surprisingly blonde and beautiful Jewish wife and hosts the biggest comics in the biz, including yours truly. He is also the lowest energy guest I’ve had to date, and at times I had to nudge him awake. But my maverick interviewing skills yielded beautiful results and this episode is soothing, relaxing, funny and…short.2019-07-0732 minThe X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnSOPAN DEB : NY TIMES REPORTERNY Times Journalist, Sopan Deb, gives me the inside scoop about working at the paper, traveling the country following the Trump Campaign for CBS News (Yes, he got arrested in case you were wondering..) how he spends his current days at the paper covering the NBA (not to mention schooling me on the players) and his new memoir about being brown. A festive fellow. Check it out!2019-06-3046 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnJANEANE GAROFALOMy idol, actress & comic Janeane Garofalo gave me the most honest, intimate, vulnerable, passionate and feisty interview I’ve had to date! She opens up about her acting career decline from her Reality Bites and West Wing heyday, being a “has been” (her words, not mine), her drinking days, her asexual relationship, Ben Stiller, Winona Ryder, good ole Donnie Trump, the Al Franken debacle and how to look fantastic in your 50’s. This one packs a punch.2019-06-231h 23
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnDANNY COHEN: COMEDIAN SPEAKS ON TIME IN GAY CONVERSION THERAPYWhat happens when an Orthodox Jew comes out of the closet? And decides to put himself through gay conversion therapy? And has an amazing time in the process? Danny Cohen: comic, gay Jew, happy man, talks us through his journey and very interesting and surprising take on his experience.2019-06-1652 minThe X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnNEAL HUFF : ACTOR, ON BEING ON BROADWAY IN "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD"This one is for theatre and film lovers. You’ve seen Neal Huff in a buttload of Wes Anderson films, in Spotlight (friggin loved that movie) and now he’s on Broadway in Aaron Sorkins’ To Kill A Mockingbird. We go deep on theatre, acting, racism, offspring, Gregory Peck and other fun stuff.2019-06-0936 minThe X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnMIKE FINOIAFolks, this is a light, super fun one. I chat with comedian, music aficionado and host of the Amigos podcast, Mike Finoia, as we tap into our inner child and talk about everything from Phish, erectile dysfunction, living in a completely different city than your wife, King Crimson and “doctor dick”, (which I have to admit, I was not familiar with.)2019-06-0250 minThe X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnBrian McGuinessBrian McGuiness by The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae Lynn2019-05-2649 minThe X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnJONATHAN DAGAN: GROUNDBREAKING MUSICIAN ON TECH AND MUSICJonathan Dagan is an amazing musician, composer, entrepreneur and pioneer. He talks about his many musical endeavors including jviews and 401 days. He’s got an amazing head of hair to boot.2019-05-191h 12The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX - RAE LIVE MAY SHOWX-RAE LIVE WITH COMICS DEAN EDWARDS, DAMIEN LEMON, LUIS J GOMEZ & CHRISTIAN FINNEGAN
A festive spring live show at Stand Up NY. My voice sounds cracklier than usual but what a fun time!! From uber offensive Comic Luis J Gomez (Legion fo Skanks podcast) to impressions master Dean Edwards (SNL) to the lovely Christian Finnegan who reminded me of Max Headroom and the hilarious Damien Lemon, this was a delightful bunch of gentlemen. Enjoy!2019-05-1241 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnNPR's ASK ME ANOTHER HOST & COMIC OPHIRA EISENBERGOphira Eisenberg: NPR legend. Salty Canadian. Car accident survivor. Sexy lady. I can’t get enough of this woman. What an episode. Things got dark and deep, yet somehow hilarious, as Ophira shared stories of a horrific car accident and subsequent surgeries and scars, mothering while maintaining her crazy ass career and why my face is so beautiful just as it is. Subscribe and share dear ones.2019-05-051h 20
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnJOYELLE NICOLE JOHNSONJNJ: Smart. Beautiful. Black. Tall. Funny. Kind. Wise. Has a tendency to give away high-end sex toys. In short, my dream woman. Joyelle shares her life wisdom with me, amidst tales of sex and celibacy and her roommate situation. I give her tips on where to find gay couples to have offspring with and she dishes out juicy tidbits on famous people i’m obsessed with. A symbiotic relationship for sure. Subscribe and share the love.2019-04-2853 minThe X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnCarolyn CastigliaCarolyn Castiglia is not only a comic, she teaches stand-up and is an utter delight. My time with her was so light and fun and intense, as Carolyn analyzed the heck out of me with mixed results. I did have a blast and you will too.2019-04-211h 04The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX-RAE LIVE WITH JARED FRIED, YANNIS PAPPAS, VON DECARLO, NATALIA REAGAN AND JOYELLE NICOLE JOHNSONWe had an utter blast at this week’s live taping at Stand Up NY. With a fascinating opening interview with ape researcher Natalia Reagan, we covered all things primate intercourse: from monkey style to swing sex to why humans are obsessed with boobs and butts. We then entered comedy heaven with our amazing comic guests and musical stylings of saxophone prodigy Dave Milazzo. Buckle up folks.2019-04-141h 16
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnTIME OUT THEATRE CRITIC ADAM FELDMANAdam Feldman is theatre critic for Time Out NY. A brilliant guy who shares fascinating insights on Broadway, casting dilemmas (like the whole Scarlett Johannsen playing a trans character), and culture as a whole. We talk about the value of critics in society and why we need to diversify the critic pool (with people like me. Or just me). This episode is a gem not just for theatre buffs, but for people that have never stepped inside one and can’t even stand entertainment as a concept.2019-04-071h 04The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnAARON BERG & GENO BISCONTEI chatted up a storm with "shock jocks" Aaron Berg and Geno Bisconte (i chose to use that term cuz i love it so much) , these dudes are known for their politically incorrect humor and as expected, this turned out to be one of my feistiest episodes yet. (Not for the easily or not so easily offended). We debated the value of shocking/offensive humor, Aaron opened up about his life as a stripper and the effect of steroids on his sex drive and Geno got crap from me about his morning drinking habits. This one is a doozy!
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The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnRichard KindEveryone knows Richard Kind. He’s a brilliant character actor, master of stage and screen, and a lovely guy. Things got kinda dark at the outset of our convo, as we danced between the college admission scandal to Leaving Neverland (I cut out a chunk of our chat on prostitution & the Robert Kraft- Massage spa scandal, but will be offering that as bonus content), but then we segued (God I love that word) to talkin’ about Richard's work with the Coen Brothers, Clint Eastwood, The Oscars and how Richard dives into character.2019-03-2454 minThe X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnLiza TreygerOh my Lord, comic Liza Treyger is so funny and salty and smart I couldn’t get enough of her. She also got me talking about fashion and porn stars more than I ever thought was possible! Check this episode out for a departure from my usual fare, we went deep and dirty on a plethora of topics and had a blast doing it.2019-03-1759 minThe X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX - RAE LIVE AT THE COMEDY CELLARX-RAE LIVE AT THE COMEDY CELLAR featuring Ari Shaffir, Jessica Kirson, Joe Machi, Mehran Khaghani and the musical stylings of Tali Rubenstein and Red.2019-03-1047 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnAlfred MolinaWhat an honor to have famed actor Alfred Molina on the show this week. I still dream of his coke fueled scene in Boogie Nights and have seen him be nothing short of brilliant in everything he’s done ever since. He welcomed me into his home in LA and we had a festive chat about acting techniques, losing one’s shit on set, #metoo, and Shakespeare.2019-03-0352 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnTony HaleStar of Arrested Development and Veep, comedic genius and fellow Southerner, Tony Hale, speaks truth to power (in between severe allergic wheezing to the cats roaming around the house we snuck into), about his love of malls, parenting, Mad Libs, Bill Murray, and his new animated series on Netflix that features an enlightened chicken! We had a friggin blast, I’m just sorry for the subpar audio quality on this puppy, its all my fault. But it's still funny as hell. Good comedy wins every time!2019-02-241h 05The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnX-RAE LIVE SHOW AT STAND UP NYLive X-RAE with Judy Gold, Daily Show correspondent Michael Kosta, NY Times Journalist Ginia Bellafante and Mark Normand! Featuring Hannah Temple on accordion.2019-02-171h 27
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnACTOR ADAM PALLYComedic genius Adam Pally speaks honestly, openly and hilariously about his marriage, his arrest, and his new show, Champagne, Ill. I love this guy.2019-02-1045 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnJames AltucherBitcoin! Blockchain! Antidepressants! Rae Lynn is finally guided on the real meaning of these entities through James Altucher, dubbed by Rae as the Hot Malcolm Gladwell. James is an entrepreneur, financial maven, bestselling author and charming comedian to boot, and this episode is informative up the wazoo and super fun.2019-02-0358 minThe X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnLeah BonnemaLeah Bonnema is one of the hardest working comedic talents I've ever met. She helps me dispense valuable sex advice to fans, and we talk about fidelity, relationships, Marilyn Manson and her favorite bands. She rocks, and her hair is so gorgeous my mullet felt threatened.2019-01-2753 minThe X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnAbby FeldmanWhat a delight chatting it up with Abby Feldman! She’s a comic and creator and hosts a weekly streaming show in her bathtub which i was lucky enough to partake in last week! We talk about men, the documentary she shot in a mental hospital in Buenos Aires and Picasso.2019-01-2040 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnCELEBRITY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER BEN BAKERBen Baker has photographed everyone from Oprah to Ahmedinajad. He shares fascinating stories and inspiring life insights he gleaned from getting up close and personal with the worlds most famous thinkers, leaders and artists and how it all started when he got rejected from Adelaide Community College in Australia (something i gave him quite a lot of Sh&^ for.) You’re gonna love this guy.2019-01-131h 02
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnMia JacksonSouthern Charm and wit abounds in this gem of an episode, as Georgia born & bred comic, Mia Jackson, guides me through her journey from growing up in a mostly black community to attending a dominantly white college, working with horse cadavers (kind of), hooking up with Amy Schumer (not sexually dammit), her delightfully long distance relationship with boyfriend Ransom, and the tour de force: her sister, aka “The Sniper”.2019-01-0641 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnRicky VelezGod! I loved talking to this kid. This was a fun one. Ricky Velez is a super talented young comic from Queens. We talked about his Puerto Rican Heritage, being a new dad, grieving loved ones, how amazing Pete Davidson’s mom is, and how to get my friggin social media numbers up which involve utilizing Aziz Ansari in an unconventional fashion.2018-12-301h 01The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnLucie PohlThis is fun and juicy one, folks. Lucie Pohl is a performer, comic and voice actress who has become famous as the lead character in the hit video game OVERWATCH. Lucie dishes out hilarious fandom stories from her global Overwatch tour, her family history in East Germany, her famed family member Bertolt Brecht and how she is dealing with being single for the first time in 16 years.2018-12-2352 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnPRODIGY AND HYPERPOLYGLOT TIM DONNERTim Doner became a sensation when he posted a video of himself speaking 20 different languages at age 16. Now a middle east analyst, Tim shares fascinating insights on the history of Iran, Islam and the current political climate.2018-12-161h 07The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnLenny MarcusBeloved comic Lenny Marcus, has been doing stand up for friggin’ ever. He shares with Rae Lynn the time Seinfeld took a dump on him (twice), his adventures writing for SNL star Leslie Jones, and why elevator jokes don’t work in Tampa.2018-12-091h 04The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnLIVE XRAE SHOW AT STAND UP NYHi Y’all! I’m so excited to release the first live recording of XRAE! We had a phenomenal show featuring Dulce Sloan from The Daily Show, NY Times Bestselling author: Kurt Andersen, Political comic and SIRIUS host: John Fugelsang, amazing comedienne and host of Ask me Another on NPR: Ophira Eisenberg, and the lovely music of Dida Pelled. Only problem was, we had some engineering and sound issues so sometimes the sound gets a bit wonky and some stuff had to be cut, so apologies for that crap but the show is still great and you’re gonna have a blas...2018-12-0256 minThe X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnPeriel AschenbrandRae Lynn gets raunchy with author and comic Periel Aschenbrand.2018-11-2345 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnBEHAVIORAL SCIENTIST JON LEVYRae Lynn delves into the secrets behind dating and decision making with behavioral scientist and creator of the 2 am principle, Jon Levy who shares his findings from the largest study on dating ever conducted, not to mention the social ramifications of obesity, thrill seeking and marriage.2018-11-181h 01The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnEX ULTRA ORTHODOX JEW ISRAEL IRENSTAINRae Lynn talks to former Ultra Orthodox Hasidic Jew, Israel Irenshtain. Israel was raised in the ultra orthodox Ger Sect in both Israel and Brooklyn. He talks to Rae Lynn about his decision to leave the community with his two daughters, how the secular lifestyle has affected him and his sister, who tragically took her own life after she too left the faith and suffered excommunication from her own children.2018-11-1153 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnLawrence O'DonnellRae Lynn spars with MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell, tackling everything from European Socialism to Spanx to Penn Gillette’s sex parties. An especially fiery and informative episode of X RAE.2018-11-041h 13The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnSeth Herzog and Emily FlakeRae Lynn gets personal with her latest dating adventure and chats with comedian and Tonight Show Staple, Seth Herzog, and brilliant Illustrator and comic Emily Flake.2018-10-2855 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnNEUROSCIENTIST MORAN CERFRae Lynn has a fascinating convo with hot shot Neuroscientist and Professor Moran Cerf about consciousness, dreams and free will. Despite his heavy Israeli accent and speed of light speech patterns, Rae succeeded in gleaning crucial insights about her daily actions, her hatred towards her mom, Fae Lynn, and why Ted Talks are so addictive but annoying.2018-10-221h 04The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnBoaz YakinAcclaimed writer-director Boaz Yakin has long pushed the boundaries of filmmaking with a brilliant and eclectic body of work, ranging from FRESH and PRICE ABOVE RUBIES, to his recent horror film/psychological thriller BOARDING SCHOOL. Boaz talks to Rae Lynn about his current experimental film that combines dance and highly non-conventional casting, and reveals his insights into dating, aging, and high school reunions.2018-10-1445 minThe X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnDilip MadnaniRenowned Plastic Surgeon Dilip Madnani chats with Rae Lynn about the latest innovations in the field, Rae’s obsession with Jane Fonda and how Rae can fix all the stuff that bugs the hell out of her about her face. Rae counters with her own views about social pressure on women and how much she loves Jane Fonda.2018-10-0746 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnHarry LennixKnown to many as a star on the hit series The Blacklist, Harry is not only an accomplished actor and director, he is a man of deep spirituality who’s depth of knowledge about all faiths astounded Rae Lynn, listen in as Rae sat, awe struck, as he chatted with her in his mellifluous voice about the nature of belief, working with James Spader whom he loves, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, whom he doesn’t.2018-09-3059 minThe X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnItamar MosesPlaywright of the hit Broadway show The Band’s Visit and writer on the brilliant show THE AFFAIR (A Rae Favorite), the lovely and witty Itamar Moses stopped by the studio to talk about his work, the famous episode he wrote where Alison gets killed, and get updated by Rae on the latest gossip regarding the stars of the show since she knew more about their lives then he did.2018-09-131h 11The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae LynnKurt Andersen and Doug LimanRae was lucky enough to have this powerful duo in the studio at the same time. Kurt Andersen, founder of Spy Magazine, host of Studio360 and NYT best selling author, talks about his latest book FANTASYLAND, working with Alec Baldwin, the state of our union under Trump and how Angelina Jolie hit on him. For his part, Doug Liman, (acclaimed director of Swingers, Bourne Identity, Fair Game and the new film with Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley called CHAOS WALKING) reveals secrets from the set of Mr and Mrs Smith, how he crafts unique action sequences on his films and...2018-09-1159 min