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Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

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Anjelah Johnson-Reyes starts each day with gratitude. When you remind yourself of what you’re grateful for and say it out loud, you’re not only speaking good into the world, but good into yourself. Each episode, Anjelah and her guest will recount the things that they are grateful for and dive deep into how those gratitudes affect their lives. We all have a lot to be grateful for, but there’s always that one thing that can set you off, make you mad, and give you a bad attitude. Or as Anjelah likes to call it, a maditude. So join Anjelah and friends as they share their gratitudes and maditudes and let it out and let it go on “Funjelah.”

Episodes

I'm Grateful for Soup

On this episode, Danielle and Anjelah dive into the real issues—like why Danielle hasn’t put Anjelah on her Instagram Close Friends, whether it's ever okay to wear open-toed shoes with gnarly toenails (spoiler: it’s not), and the hotly debated crime of mixing Nike and Adidas in one outfit. Plus, Danielle gets mad about having too many amazing single friends, Anjelah professes her undying love for soup, and they both get deep about anxiety and the different ways we handle stress. Oh, and if you h...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 13 min

Lyndsay Rush is Grateful for Mouth Tape

On this episode of Funjelah, Lyndsay Rush—better known as Mary Oliver’s Drunk Cousin —reveals that all the greatest moments of her life started with an Instagram DM. She shares the journey behind her debut poetry book, A Bit Much, and her hilariously clever cottage cheese marketing campaign. Hot takes this week include car seat warmers being way too butt-focused and why gaucho pants should never make a comeback. Plus, Lyndsay confesses she once thought her husband was a bad boy… all because he o...

Apr 02, 20251 hr 14 min

Cortney LaCorte is Grateful for her Godmother

From cheese boards to social media stardom, Cortney LaCorte shares how a hosting lesson with her godmother at 15 years old shaped her future. Now known as the "Cheese Gal," she gives Anjelah three simple tips for effortless hosting—even when guests arrive unexpectedly! They bond over their favorite cheeses, childhood make-believe names, and the little joys of life. In the end, they realize they’re living the life they once prayed for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Mar 25, 20251 hr 11 min

Amanda Shaw is Grateful for New Orleans

Growing up in New Orleans, surrounded by music and festivals, Amanda Shaw fell in love with the fiddle after seeing a musician play violin on TV. She started performing traditional Cajun folk songs at Fais Do-Do’s and knew she was finding success when she appeared on the local morning news. Music has taken her through some wild experiences—including the time a horse bit her pinky finger at an event! Join us as Amanda shares her journey and why she’s grateful for both the good and bad days on Fun...

Mar 19, 20251 hr 13 min

Tarryn Feldman is Grateful for Her Health

Anjelah is in the studio this week with celebrity makeup artist Tarryn Feldman. As Tarryn prepares to welcome her first child, they bond over everything from the give-and-take of relationships to the magic of dry brushing before a shower. And of course, no baby talk is complete without a deep dive into the irresistible scent of a newborn’s head. You won’t want to miss this fun and feel-good chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 20251 hr 18 min

Aaron Weber is Grateful for His In-Laws

Aaron Weber is having a moment! So Anjelah was grateful he could stop by the Funjelah studio to tell us about how much he's ticked off about no one supporting him in his maditude over Nashville traffic. Fortunately his gratitudes about his in-laws and maturing as a sports fan seem to put him at ease. Tune in for another episode full of laughter, and don’t forget to check out Aaron’s new special, Signature Dish, now streaming on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Mar 05, 20251 hr 17 min

Fortune Feimster is Grateful for Her Home

Fortune and Anjelah, aka Text Besties, aka Texties - the only way to stay in touch when you're both touring comedians! Now they're in the Funjelah studio catching up things like going to the club when they'd rather be at a nice dinner, what it was like when Fortune worked with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and gratitude for a safe home, being alive, and family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 20251 hr 12 min

Gianmarco Soresi is Grateful for Physical Fitness

Leading his own podcast, The Downside, through the lense of cynicism, Gianmarco Soresi is quite the opposite of Anjelah. But sticking to her belief that gratitude is the foundation of life, Gianmarco found some things to be grateful for afterall. Including his rent controlled New York City apartment and free upgrades on Delta. Watch and listen this week for an indepth look into Maditudes and Gratitudes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 20252 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Anjelah and Manny are Grateful for Each Other

Is this a lovey dovey Valentine's Day episode or actual real life marriage counseling? Anjelah and Manny do a little bit of both and Danielle ends up being the therapist. Tune in for talkaments, trivia, and true love on this weeks special Valentine's episode of Funjelah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 20252 hr 45 min

LeeAnn Kreischer is Grateful She Can Climb a Tree

LeeAnn Kreischer was once a high school cheerleader who drove tow trucks for her dad's company. Now she's the woman behind her husband, Bert Kreischer, and his entire empire including all his podcasts, producing his specials, managing his tours and many other incredible things. Amongst being grateful for the ability to climb a tree at 54, she is also grateful for the podcast space allowing her and Anjelah to catch up as friends inbetween their busy schedules. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Feb 05, 20251 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 23

20: Brandon Smith is Grateful for Staying Present

Brandon Smith and Anjelah go way back—they even co-hosted their own podcast, Nights at the Round Table, which you can still check out wherever you listen to podcasts. In this episode of Funjelah, they catch up and dive into their struggles with social media and how human interaction is constantly evolving. Brandon also shares how he stays present amidst the hustle and bustle while still working toward his goals and dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 20

19: Karen Mills is Grateful to be a Cancer Survivor

Comedian and college basketball legend Karen Mills joins Anjelah in the studio today. Karen is the definition of resilience—she's overcome cancer, a totaled car, and even more cancer. She’s truly unstoppable. Hey Siri, play 'Survivor' by Destiny’s Child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 202559 minEp. 19

18: Dr. Molly Brinkmann is Grateful for Her Childhood

Dr. Molly Brinkmann was once Anjelah's stalker. Just kidding! But she was a fan turned friend. Anjelah moved to Nashville and asked on Instagram if anyone had a good vet in town, and Dr. Molly answered! In this episode, they talk about how their friendship blossomed, Dr. Molly's gratitude for her career as a vet, her childhood memories, and her chickens. Anjelah is also grateful for the chickens. Tune in Tuesday, 1/7 at 10AM EST on YouTube + 5PM on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and most of your other...

Jan 15, 20252 hr 32 minEp. 18

17: Amber Autry is Grateful for Her Inner Circle

Comedian Amber Autry has quickly become Anjelah's new BFF. No for real. She means it. Together they gab about what they've learned in therapy, their ways of tricking people into healing, and Anjelah even apologizes for being a bully in middle school. By the end, they might just help you find your own 'chug a mug moment' (™️, obviously). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 08, 20252 hr 34 minEp. 17

16: Nate Bargatze is Grateful to be a Vessel

Happy New Year's Eve! Nate Bargatze is in the studio today chatting with Anjelah about their starts together in stand up comedy. They unpack their deeper purpose as comedians sharing how they ultimately do everything for their families. Anjelah also tries to offer Nate some advice on his secret eating habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 01, 20252 hr 44 minEp. 16

15: Manwell Reyes is Grateful for Christmas

Merry Christmas! It's the most wonderful time of the year. Anjelah would know, she's married to the biggest fan of Christmas in all the land, Manwell Reyes. Anjelah and Manny put on their best holiday outfits and gab about what Christmas means to them and how they plan to spend their holiday seasons as a new family of three. They also play a game of trivia to test who really is in the know when it comes to Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 15

I'm Grateful for Nashville

We did a live show! Again! In this second bonus episode, Anjelah is on the stage at Zanie's in Nashville, TN with Brian Bates. With audience submissions of their own Maditude's and Gratitude's, Anjelah and Brian discuss one person's love of the birthing process and another's hatred of the way the management runs their post office. Anjelah and Brian bond over their love of the city of Nashville and if you like what you hear, look out for our next show and come join the conversation! Learn more ab...

Dec 11, 202458 min

14: Shane Stevens is Grateful for his Record Deal!

Shane Stevens takes us to church in today's episode. Anjelah and Shane get into deep waters regarding faith and trusting God with your life fully. According to Shane you gotta "faith it till you make it." They talk about everything from beliving the lies that you aren't good enough to literal dreams coming true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 04, 20242 hr 22 minEp. 14

13: MŌRIAH is Grateful for Future Solutions

Anjelah is joined by her good friend and singer/songwriter MŌRIAH in her Nashville studio today. Having just released a new single, MŌRIAH, shares with us the importance of having hope in solutions yet to come. They also discuss the value of setting boundaries within their marriages and how setting aside time to just be with their spouses is vital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 13

12: Ja-Kee' Sisneros is Grateful for Good Friends

Before there was Danielle, there was Ja-Kee'! Join Anjelah as she reconnects with her former road manager Ja-Kee' Sisneros. They collectively groan over people standing too close to you while waiting in a line and discuss the horrors or hormones. But there's always gratitude to be found amongst having a good group of girlfriends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 06, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 12

11: I'm Grateful for Spooky Season

Happy Halloween! Anjelah and Danielle are back together to talk all things spooky. In this episode they share their mutual love for ghosts, the paranormal, and share some stories that may have you hiding under the blankets. There may also be some some frightening maditudes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 11

10: Carmela Wallace is Grateful for Life

On this week's episode, Anjelah talks to Carmela Wallace, founder of Live Free 999, a nonprofit organization in honor of her late son and rapper, Juice WRLD. The organization focuses on supporting programs that provide preventative measures and positive avenues to address mental health challenges and substance dependency. Anjelah and Danielle also catch up on their week and discuss the many facets of adult friendships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 09, 20241 hrEp. 10

9: Mal Hall is Grateful for YouTube

In today’s episode, #AnjelahJohnson is joined by her longtime friend and opener, Mal Hall, to chat about their shared love of YouTube and his wife, Carleen. Mal shares insights on how to harness ChatGPT for positive use, gives a brief primer on the game of golf, and explains why embracing a bit of shame might make you a better human. (this summary may or may not have been written by ChatGPT.) Thank you so much for your support! 😍 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Sep 25, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 9

I'm Grateful for My First Live Show!

We did a live show! In this first bonus episode we are live at the Ice House in Pasadena, CA where Anjelah is joined by comedian Erik Rivera on stage to talk maditudes and gratitudes with the audience. We talk about everything from people taking calls in the bathroom to friends becoming like sisters to new exciting jobs to earwax and everything in between. Be on the look out for our next live show and join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 202447 min

8: Joe Dombrowski is grateful for Chappell Roan

Joe Dombrowski, a teacher turned comedian, still can't escape his calling when he teaches Anjelah all about Chappell Roan and the many reasons the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders deserve raises. This heartfelt conversation also includes stories about how wonderful Joe's parents are and the joy of persuing your dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 8

7: Diana Maria Riva is Grateful for Blessings in Rejections

Anjelah and Diana Maria Riva have been friends for years and in this episode you can hear about all the love they have for each other. Life is full of no's and sometimes those rejections work out for the better in the end. They talk about what it means to be a Latina in the entertainment industry as well as the importance of being kind to yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 7

6: Gabe Gibbs is grateful for his Cool Wife

Today on the podcast, comedian Gabe Gibbs sits in with Anjelah to tell us about how cool his wife is, his pickleball gang, and how he thinks modern musicals should be sillier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 6

5: I'm Grateful for Family Reunions and Friends who Challenge Me

On this episode, Anjelah and Danielle are back together melting in the heat and just trying to eat the leftovers they've been thinking about all day. And if someone ever tells you they're Anjelah's cousin, they're probably right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 5

4: Camille Guaty is grateful for Egg Donors and Acting

Today on the podcast, Anjelah is joined by actress Camille Guaty who can been seen in the new film, Harold and the Purple Crayon, in theaters this August. They discuss working in the current climate of the entertainment industy and how that plays into their real life roles of mothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 202457 minEp. 4

3: Leo González is Grateful for a Working A/C

Reporting live from the Funjelah studios, Anjelah is sitting in with Leo González to discuss their dissapointment in news anchor acting. Other topics include gratitude for community, family, and working A/C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 03, 202457 minEp. 3