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Funny People Talking

Lightcircle Entertainmentfunnypeopletalking.com
Marc Raco and hosts interview entertainers, influencers, icons, innovators, and incredible people who have one thing in common: they are funny! Episodes feature improv games, the latest and funniest news, plus unusual food and dead-pan delivery zingers from Elsie the Producer. From celebrity star stories to Star Trek references, “Funny People Talking” delivers a whole universe of things to laugh at and with.
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Episodes

Announcing Season 2!

Marc and Elsie announce Season 2. And big news! Check out Elsie's videos on Instagram @elsietheproducer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 21, 20204 minEp. 1

Comedian Nicole Blaine - Because Jennifer Aniston

The greatest Jennifer Aniston story ever and why an obsession with the TV show "Friends" inspired a comedy career, birds everywhere, puzzles in a pandemic, the mystery of the green shirt, a new improv game "Seuss This" brings Dr. Seuss-styled arguments, and mystery foods. Plus, comedian, producer, and writer Nicole Blaine shares the scoop on her new comedy special "Life's a Bit", how motherhood inspires her comedy, conflict after a drive-by squirt-gunning, and discovering she's funny. See omnyst...

May 04, 20201 hr 18 minEp. 59

Writer and Comedian Julie Harrison-Harney - Turkey Basters on the Dark Web

Elsie's cat says hi, the no-poo hair washing technique, life during COVID-19 and spreading optimism and hope, a brazen theft a cookie, a round of the improv game "The Meh News", dog-related nicknames, and a self-service, at-home version of End of Show Food. Plus, comedian and writer Julie Harrison-Harney shares about writing for UCB and the WWE, working at The Tonight Show, and crushing on Tik Tok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Apr 13, 20201 hr 14 minEp. 58

Producer, Comedian, Writer Dani Faith Leonard - Adult Sex Ed

Big Vision, Empty Wallet, navigating humor during COVID-19, a round of the improv game "What If" brings Tom Cruise, Kevin Bacon, Judi Dench, and a baseball scarring and fiery end, a stage show with adult sex education, and an End of Show Food first. Producer, writer, and comedian Dani Faith Leonard joins remotely from her mother's home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 06, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 54

Comedian Jay Leno on Staying Entertained During COVID-19

SPECIAL MINISODE ON COVID-19: Comedy legend and former host of The Tonight Show "Jay Leno" offers his thoughts on tips for staying entertained and upbeat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Impression for this parody/satire by John Di Domenico . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 02, 202012 minEp. 56

Larry King on Vetting News Media and Information During COVID-19

SPECIAL MINISODE ON COVID-19: Newsman and talk show legend "Larry King" offers his thoughts on evaluating helpful information and news and when to ignore bad information during the COVID-19 pandemic. Impression for this parody/satire by John Di Domenico . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 01, 202010 minEp. 55

Ozzy Osbourne on Staying Healthy During COVID-19

SPECIAL MINISODE ON COVID-19: The Price of Darkness "Ozzy Osbourne" offers his thoughts on staying healthy and mentally well during the COVID-19 pandemic. Impression for this parody/satire by John Di Domenico . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 202012 minEp. 57

Austin Powers on Intimacy, Romance, and Connection During COVID-19

SPECIAL MINISODE ON COVID-19: "Austin Powers" ("International Man of Mystery") stops by to discuss intimacy, romance, sex, letter-writing, connection, social distancing, and more in the face of COVID-19. Impression for this parody/satire by John Di Domenico . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 30, 202012 minEp. 53

Dr. Evil on Social Distancing and Handwashing During COVID-19

SPECIAL MINISODE ON COVID-19: Dr. Evil (the nemesis of Austin Powers) stops by to discuss social distancing, proper hand-washing, and the meaning of evil in the face of COVID-19. Impression for this parody/satire by John Di Domenico . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 202010 minEp. 52

Dr. Phil on Mental Health During COVID-19?

SPECIAL MINISODE ON COVID-19: Talk show host "Dr. Phil" stops by to talk about maintaining mental and emotional health in the face of COVID-19, social distancing, and quarantine, and how to avoid being stupid. Impression for this parody/satire by John Di Domenico . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 26, 202012 minEp. 51

POTUS on COVID-19

SPECIAL MINISODE ON COVID-19: The "President of the United States" stops by to talk about everything he is doing to address the pandemic, and advice on staying calm and hopeful. Impression for this parody/satire by John Di Domenico . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 202010 minEp. 50

Writer and Comedian Stephen Strauss - A Kangaroo, an Arrest, and a Strange Tie

A Star Wars arrest, fake towns on maps, an improv game with a big announcement, deploying comedy for levity in workplaces, and a shocking End of Show Food from down under. Writer, corporate consultant, and comedian Stephen Strauss shares his journey, how he became a comedian, and an amazing tie born from a Bar Mitzvah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 23, 20201 hr 27 minEp. 49

Katsura Sunshine - Tell Me a Story

Rakugo is the Japanese art of comic storytelling with stories that have been passed down from Master to Apprentice. This art form has 800 current masters but what makes Katsura Sunshine special is that he is the only non-Japanese master. The gang's all back together, along with Katsura Sunshine, sharing subway stories, a round of "One Word Story", a face tattoo, a nerd tip for washing hands, and a fun end of Show Food! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/liste...

Mar 16, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 135

Ben Lillie of Caveat - Funny Physicist

Caveat CEO and Co-Founder Ben Lillie makes entertainment smarter. The physicist turned storyteller is also Founder of The Story Collider, a former Ted writer, and a Moth Slam Champion. Marc and Elsie explore this remarkable story in academics, in performance, and building Caveat, turn a crosswalk and elevator into hilarious sporting events in a new improv game Play by Play, inquire about a day with bells, complain about banana refusal, and go to Taiwan for End of Show Food. See omnystudio.com/li...

Feb 03, 20201 hr 19 minEp. 47

2019 Holiday Show With the Stars of The Latina Christmas Special

We celebrate one year of podcasting with a Holiday Special, the stars of The Latina Christmas Special, and a quartet of cheesy flavors from Whisps for End of Show Food! Plus, Marc resents satisfaction surveys, Elsie’s got bratwurst and movie reviews for flicks she hasn’t seen yet, an improv game with changing theater styles, and all about an incredible theater show that celebrates Latina’s everywhere! With Sandra Valls (Showtime’s "Latin Divas of Comedy”) Maria Russell (MTV’s “Teen Wolf”) and Di...

Dec 16, 20191 hr 21 minEp. 46

Randi Zinn of Beyond Mom - Follow the Flow

Coffee transgressions, Danielle's short film experience, the value of giving feedback to businesses, a new improv game "Headline Argument", and author, podcaster, and thought leader Randi Zinn on motherhood, business, humor, and yoga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 02, 20191 hr 48 minEp. 45

Singer/Songwriter Will Boyajian of Hopeful Cases - An American Voice for Good

Triboluminescence and sparks in candy-eating, Marc's stories about Karma and integrity, a new improv game Musical Press Conference brings big laughs, chicken chips, and singer/songwriter Will Boyajian's amazing charity Hopeful Cases , which involves Will (and others) busking in NYC subway stations for money, all of which is given away to whoever wants it. A live performance in the studio --- and a huge surprise. With guest host Lois Herzeca. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. S...

Nov 25, 20191 hr 21 minEp. 44

Scaling Coach Bill Gallagher - Pushing Past Limits

A stand-up debut at Caroline's on Broadway, thanking Dr. Suess for nerds, Pippy Longstocking braids for a gala, Marc returns to stand-up comedy, an uncomfortable improv game with nonsensical sounds reaps insights, and scaling coach Bill Gallagher shares how he works with clients to help them grow their businesses, crafting a 15 minutes comedy routine, and taking in critiques from family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 18, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 43

Venture Philanthropist Steve Little and Serial Entrepreneur Melinda Wittstock - Good Humor

Carson Kressley surprises Danielle, nerd pick-up lines, multiple stress balls, starting every day with inspiration, a round of the improv game "Audible", and Venture Philanthropist Steve Little and Serial Entrepreneur Melinda Wittstock share learnings from creating a 15-minute comedy routine and performing it on the Caroline's on Broadway stage, and how they can apply those skills to their careers and podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Nov 11, 201956 minEp. 42

Entrepreneur Yanik Silver and Comedian Matt Kazam - Stand Up and Teach!

Entrepreneur Yanik Silver (founder of Maverick1000 , a private, invitation-only global network of top entrepreneurs and industry leaders) and Matt Kazam (Las Vegas headliner, comedian,"edutainer", writer, and founder of They Laugh You Win , join Marc and Danielle to reflect on learning to do stand up comedy and performing a 15 minute set on the Caroline's on Broadway stage. They also talk puppets, Star Trek tubes, teaching at the Smithsonian, why understanding humor is so crucial to success, and...

Nov 04, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 41

Comedian Sheba Mason - Like Father, Like Daughter

Comic book cursing, a cat in a jazz band, being Jackie Mason's daughter, forming a comedy style, approaching a joke, playing bigger rooms, a round of the improv game "If I was In Charge of the World!", and bacon-flavored cotton candy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 40

Comedian Carmen Lynch - The Big Question

Carmen Lynch on doing comedy in two languages, the specialness of doing "Letterman", the impact off moving too NYC in her comedy, playing theaters vs. clubs, what makes her laugh, sticking with jokes that don't get a fast laugh. and her future. Plus, the origins of Pac Man, Danielle has HUGE NEWS, Breaking Bad and El Camino, an improv game that's all questions, and -- a cotton candy flavored ale? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Oct 21, 20191 hr 9 minEp. 39

SNL Comedian Melissa Villasenor - The Mickey and Billy Show

Melissa Villasenor joins Marc and former cohost Ben Rose's alter egos "Mickey" and "Billy" (of "The Mickey and Billy Show"), prior to joining the cast of Saturday Night Live -- in this specially republished madcap episode of "Monkey Radio with Marc". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 20191 hr 6 minEp. 38

Fashion Consultant Delia Folk - Hi Mom

She's a ray of sunshine and a fashion consultant. Delia Folk of The Style That Binds Us shares her story, plus a leather onesie, laptops on the subway, health tips, a snowball assault, comedy and entrepreneurship, an unfortunate umbrella, and a round of the improv game "The Meh News". With guest host Ben Rose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 07, 20191 hr 10 minEp. 37

Executive Coach Alisa Cohn - It's "Ben" a Long Time

Alisa Cohn shares insights into being a bright light and seeker, truth teller and why it helps her in being an executive coach, Marc's former co-host and Tom Cruise comparison, fitness trainer, voiceover artist, comedian and actor Ben Rose fills in, UK DJs Mickey and Billy stop by to cause trouble, health tips from former umpire Mr. Mudcap, and nobody knows when the improv game The Interruptor ends. Plus, a very appropriate End of Show Food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. S...

Sep 30, 20191 hr 17 minEp. 36

Comedian Alyce Chan - Shave a Pineapple

Comedian Alyce Chan on when humor is appropriate, using humor in photography and marketing, her popular show Bring Your Own Baby, dry humor, and how her husband inspires her comedy., Plus, big teeth, dentist trauma, diagramming a nerd, a Shake Shack misfire, reviewing cheeses without a taste, a round of the improv game "What If" that imagines ever-changing ad pitches, and glow in the dark Oreos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Sep 23, 20191 hr 26 minEp. 35

Comedian David Drake - Funny Story...

Comedian David Drake talks taking on a live audience and why a comedian shouldn't turn on them, showcasing "Comedians You Should Know", digging yourself out of a hole, and a favorite joke about Halloween. Plus, accents without offense, unwanted music on the subway, nerd camp and "mermaiding", living in the moment, chocolate orange red wine, and improvised stories that must include three words. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Sep 14, 20191 hr 26 minEp. 34

Stylist, Content Creator, and Model Steven Sharpe Jr. - He’s a Sharpe Dresser

Celebrity Answering Machine improv, nerdiest zodiac signs, authenticity in casting, pea puns, content creator vs. stylist, humor in wardrobe styling, and flaming chips are all covered with Stylist, Content Creator, and Model Steven Sharpe Jr.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 02, 20191 hr 13 minEp. 33

Kristal Mallookis of Mustard Lane - GUMGATE

Mustard Lane Founder Kristal Mallookis joins the fun as we talk People's Choice Podcast Awards nomination, movie locations, cigarette vengeance, Marc's epic story about losing his keys, play an improv game "If I Was in Charge of the World", taste and rank chickenless Australian chips, and discover Kristal's journey in building an amazing and fast-growing staffing company with professional event staff and promotional models. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/...

Aug 26, 20191 hr 22 minEp. 32

Buttgusting

One *$%^ing hilarious episode! A guest-less show features Danielle discusses her tassels that she’s wearing, talking about the imitation that guest host Kathy did of her, and has nerd tips about ComicCon survival tips about finding a bathroom, routes to get there and finding a coffee shop to relax. Marc talks about seeing Celebrity Autobiography and Beetlejuice, Danielle talks about Schitt’s Creek while Marc talks about Bates Motel, the group plays the song-invention improv game Mish Mosh Mix, a...

Aug 19, 201951 minEp. 31
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