In this episode, Julie sits down with writer and artist Lena Moses-Schmitt to discuss poetry readings, getting married in Virginia (whilst living in Texas), and cat psychology. See Lena read from her debut poetry book, "True Mistakes" at Franklin Park on Monday, June 9th! Visit lenamoses-schmitt.com for more info. Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Email the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.com Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 2
To quote every frat boy-type man in America: we are so back!!! Super excited to be putting the show out there again. To kick off Season Two, Julie sat down with friend-of-the-show and first ever guest, Julie Keefe! Thank you all for being here <3 Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Email the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.com Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio...
Apr 24, 2025•17 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Hello we are BACK again!! For realisies this time!! In this episode, Julie sits down with Danny Li to discuss figure skating, becoming a serious musician in your 20s, and (speculative) evolutionary psychology. Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Email the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.com Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio *thank you for dealing with a bit of weird audio levels - I am using a new software and am learning!*...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Welcome BACK to Curing My Stage Fright! We are DELIGHTED to be back after a verrrry long and unplanned hiatus. In this episode, Julie sits down with Dr. Danielle Thor to discuss osteopathic medicine, the performance of delivering news to patients, and rocking out in the back of an ambulance. Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Email the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.com Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio...
Oct 01, 2024•53 min
In this episode, Julie sits down with singer-songwriter/actor/smart guy Danny Ritz to discuss actually feeling comfortable on stage(?!), stealing mints from a sushi restaurant, and telling a great story. Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Email the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.com Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 19 min
In this episode, Julie sits down with actor and podcast producer Marie Kottenstette to discuss overcoming imposter syndrome, moving to New York City, costume choices over the years, and having your prized possessions destroyed by your cat. Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Email the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.com Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, Julie sits down with saxophonist, producer, and tall guy Jason McCann to discuss the FL Studio-to-Ableton pipeline, tiny saxophones, and having the performance itch! Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Email the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.com Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio...
Feb 28, 2024•59 min
Happy Valentine's Day! In this episode, Julie sits down with Brooklyn-based musician and songwriter vonnie whatever (Siobhan Chapman) to discuss performing to one guy at a bar, booking shows on your own, and being an English professor in the UK. Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Email the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.com Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio...
Feb 14, 2024•56 min
In this episode, Julie sits down with improviser, writer, and practically neighbor, Will Keever, to discuss growing up in a family of scientists, stage fright (lol duh), and knowing who William Shakespeare is. Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio Email the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.com...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 10 min
HAPPY NEW YEAR! In this VIDEO episode(!!!), Julie sits down with Sam Shaw and Matt Grossman, the owners of Spotted Leaf Plant Company in Somerville, NJ, to discuss being married to your business partner, the performative aspects of social media marketing, making real connections, and the best items on the Taco Bell menu. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE !! Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Happy New Year!! Much more to come in 2024. Thank you all for listening <3 Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Email the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.com Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio
Jan 01, 2024•11 min
In this episode, Julie sits down with Renaissance Woman Casey McCarthy to discuss the New York City Marathon, severe stage fright, quitting jobs, and what is actually real. Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Email the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.com Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr
In this episode, Julie sits down with Worcester-based musician and actor Kevin Kvein to discuss band dynamics, inspiring community college professors, and being too scared to watch The Walking Dead. Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio...
Dec 01, 2023•55 min
In this episode, Julie sits down with musical theater writer/director/actor/performer/BerkleeNYC student Harrison Lewis to discuss getting out of our heads and loving who we are to be the best performers we can be :') Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio...
Oct 30, 2023•49 min
In this very special tenth episode, Julie sits down with her first REPEAT GUEST, Julie Keefe, to discuss what's changed over the last six months, having confidence in yourself, and whether or not there is a cure for stage fright. Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio
Oct 16, 2023•18 min
In this episode, Julie sits down with New Zealand-based comedian Steve Wrigley to discuss the role of social media in the comedy industry, Dungeons and Dragons, and whether or not we would go to space with Jeff Bezos. Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 27 min
In this episode, Julie sits down with NASM-Certified Trainer and Loud Guy Brenner Krone and they - surprisingly - get pretty deep, and discuss the performance of personal training, higher academia, and the plan b-hole. Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min
We're back!! In this post-hiatus episode, Julie sits down with three of The Sigils - Eva, Nick, and RJ - to recap yesterday's show (which was now almost a month ago), discuss performing with your pals, and put Matt DeVoti on blast. Listen to The Sigils on Spotify here ! And on Apple Music here ! Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In this episode, Julie sits down with New Jersey/Vermont-based musician and Sweet Boy Dave Schuldiner (aka Jersey Dave) to fawn over the local open mic scene, reveal secrets about the show's theme music, and discuss what it's like to feel intimidated by 13 year olds. Listen to Jersey Dave on Spotify here ! Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio...
Jul 25, 2023•52 min
In this episode, Julie sits down with someone very close to her (and to the production of the show itself) - singer/songwriter/composer/boyfriend Sam Levine! They discuss having to re-record their first episode, getting away with things in high school (or not), and the music writing process. Enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr
In this episode, Julie sits down with NJ/NYC comedian and self-proclaimed "good lady", Kaitlyn Kocses, to discuss poisoning mice, performing on Kill Tony, and being a wench. Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio
Jun 19, 2023•57 min
They're back! In this episode, Julie sits down with Jim and Devon to finish their conversation about the New Jersey open mic scene, the appeal of tabletop games (lol), and making your friends cry! Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefright Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Art by Kelly King @kellykingstudio
Jun 12, 2023•54 min
In this special BONUS episode, Julie sits down with not one, not two, but SIX of her friends at a party for some speed-round interviews about their biggest performance anxiety moments. Follow the show @curingmystagefright on Instagram! Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Artwork by Kelly King @kellykingstudio
Jun 01, 2023•42 min
In her very first TWO-PARTER, Julie sits down with friends and fellow music/comedy people Jim Blass and Devon Koch to discuss, well, she honestly doesn't even remember what. She's been editing for so long and it's all a blur. Hopefully it's something about the differences between performing stand-up comedy and music, meeting life-changing people in the community, and how messed up New Jersey Transit is (or maybe that part had to get cut out for time... hmm...) Follow Jim and Devon @meadowwoodlan...
May 22, 2023•53 min
In Episode Two, Julie sits down with educator, performer, and friend, Carmine Fiumano (colloquially referred to as Carmine Fuimini), to discuss completely blanking live on stage, taking beta blockers, Pokemon types of musicians, and throwing mac and cheese at audience members. Hope you all enjoy! Follow the show @curingmystagefright on Instagram Email the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.com Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Artwork by Kelly King @kellykingstudio...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Welcome to Curing My Stage Fright! In her inaugural episode, Julie sits down with musician, educator, and aspiring comedian Julie Keefe to discuss customer service as performance, being an ensemble musician, and powering through stage fright to get to the good part. Follow the show @curingmystagefright on Instagram Email the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.com Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusic Artwork by Kelly King @kellykingstudio...
Apr 24, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
