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Inside the Closet

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You won't believe what NYC comedians Emma Willmann and Matteo Lane talk about Inside the Closet. Join Emma and Matteo as they share their experiences of being gay comics in mainstream culture.
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Episodes

Free Britney

On Today's Episode of #InsideTheCloset we're bringing you the biggest stories in gay news. First off, Fire Island gays: shut that down IMMEDIATELY. Then, we're talking pop stars. We do a deep dive into what's been going on with Britney Spears #FreeBritney, Madonna, and Patti Labelle. Come see us live! Emma July 16, 17, 18 - Kansas City, OK https://www-thecomedyclubkc-com.seatengine.com/events/39658 July 23 -Salt Lake City, UT https://www.wiseguyscomedy.com/events/emma-willmann Matteo July - 23, ...

Jul 09, 202046 min

Crying in a Jockstrap

On this week's episode of #InsideTheCloset we're joined by the hilarious Alex English (@Alex3nglish)! We only scratch the surface of everything we wanted to get into with Alex. Talking about the ONLY gay club in Detroit, the danger of eating on a date while gay, when "cuddling" becomes clinging, and much more. Be sure to rate, subscribe, and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 02, 20201 hr 8 min

Life of a Tall Woman

This week on #InsideTheCloset we learn about rollerblading, growing up in Spain, and queefs with our good friend Carmen Lynch (@Carmencomedian!) Carmen's a hilarious comedian in MULTIPLE languages, and she's got a brand new comedy album, Vertically Obese, to help bring some laughs to your quarantine. Be sure to rate, subscribe, and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 20201 hr 6 min

No More Statues

This week on #InsideTheCloset we welcome back our friend, and host of the Chosen Family Podcast, Tranna Wintour (@TrannaWintour.) Today we're talking about important issues like white fragility, tearing down racist statues, and proper protest etiquette. We also talk about some less important issues like ugly dick pics. Remember to rate, subscribe and follow us on Instagram. Here at Inside The Closet, we believe that Black Lives Matter. We cannot sit idly by while injustice is still rampant. The ...

Jun 18, 20201 hr 40 min

What's a Bayou?

The days may not have meaning anymore, but at least we still have #InsideTheCloset! This week we get INTO it with questions about family history, stereotypes of the South, bird poop, and Jello. We learn who dated a devil worshipper, and get an update on what Grindr's like during quarantine. Be sure to follow us on instagram, rate, and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 202052 min

It Took a Fortnite

On this week's #InsideTheCloset, we decide the ultimate lesbian! That's right, we're selecting the queen to rule over the kingdom. Who will come out on top? Who will bottom out? The answers might surprise you. Plus Emma updates us on life in Luisiana, we get a lesson in Fortnite from Matteo, and we talk (other people's) weddings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 202050 min

Benadryl Hangover

Is there any other podcast where you can hear that gay men treat assholes like tamagotchi, and painful clapping? We're still in lockdown, but that hasn't stopped us from making new episodes of #InsideTheCloset! We really get into it this week going over everything from that first magical bite of pizza as a kid, to the Hell's Kitchen "Meth Gala." We also want to know, what's the strangest way anyone's ever asked if you were gay? Remember to rate, review and subscribe! Learn more about your ad cho...

May 14, 202056 min

Proper 90's Kids

Hey there #Closeteers, pride might be cancelled this year, but we're still as queer and here as ever before! Emma and Matteo both call home to see how their families would handle the Titanic sinking, we talk about unsolicited commentary around people's bodies, and throw it back to the 90's for some classic nostalgia. Please remember to rate a review! If you leave a good one, you might even hear it on the air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 07, 202057 min

Twitter Fires Everywhere

Hey Closeteers! We're back with a new episode, and up top we explain why this episode is a little late. We talked with Tyler Mead (@meadbymead) about a recent Twitter scandal, get into the rumors swirling about a certain daytime talk show host, wonder why women aren't allowed to be difficult, and get a little nostalgic about old New York. Please remember to rate, subscribe, and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 03, 20201 hr 11 min

WHERE'S THE OIL

Hey Closeteers, welcome back to another Closet after lockdown. This week, we reminisce about simple pleasures like coffee shops, and virtual reality porn. We try to understand why people leave the comments they do on the internet, and are branching out into the mysterious world of streaming. Also, watch Janice and Jeffrey on IFC's Youtube here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTw47ck87tM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 202039 min

Quarantine and Answer

Hey Closeteers, we're back with another episode of #InsideTheCloset! With the help of our Instagram followers, we did a little Q&A. That's right, we answered your questions about whether or not Emma and Matteo are role models, first impressions, advice for new comics, and whether they could live without pasta. The answers may shock, surprise, and even confound you. Be sure to rate, subscribe, and follow us @insidetheclosepodcast on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Apr 20, 20201 hr 4 min

Centaur Upstairs

We're back with another new episode of #InsideTheCloset, and we have overcome our technical difficulties again! We've got some tips on how to get a social pick me up, discuss digital comedy shows, and get into some fun hats! Let us know in the comments if you understand using Twitch with Nintendo Switch, and tell us what YOU are doing to keep your spirits up during quarantine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 09, 202042 min

Team D**k Lickers

Hey Closeteers, we are in full swing podcasting in the time of Corona! We do our best to not ONLY talk about the virus, so we get into Matteo's grocery store smackdown, Emma's trip to Home Depot, and we both answer some question prompts. We also talk about new hobbies during lockdown, and share some of the craziest stories we've ever heard! Remember to rate, subscribe, and follow us @insidetheclosetpodcast on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 02, 202050 min

Porn Barista

Hey Closeteers, we hope your all staying safe, healthy and home. We've got a nice little hour of vacation for you in podcast form. Emma and Matteo talk about how their coping with Corona, sex toys, and peanut butter. Plus, Emma makes Matteo an offer. Please remember to rate, subscribe and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 202055 min

Live from the Bunker

Hey Closeteers, we know things are a little scary right now, but we're hoping this episode of #InsideTheCloset makes you feel a little less alone if you're in isolation. We're of course talking about the Caronavirus, and encouraging EVERYONE to practice social distancing. We also talk about some of our favorite comedians to look up while locked up, how we might smuggle Emma's mom out of Guatemala if worst comes to worst, and Matteo might make a new comic book. Stay tuned for more episodes! This ...

Mar 19, 20201 hr 2 min

Good Christian Comedy

In a new first for #InsideTheCloset, we're recording in a literal closet. Yes, Emma calls in from a closet in vegas with poor ventilation, and from there we dive in even deeper. Matteo tell's us about suspicious porn star pies (not a euphemism,) and both him and Emma try their hand at Christian comedy. We get all atwitter over social media, and learn the history of a famous garment. Also, we wanna know, what are your favorite candies? Remember to rate, subscribe, and follow us on Instagram! Lear...

Feb 20, 202047 min

Wasp Culture

Welcome back Closeteers! We have a very special episode for you about family. We take a deep dive into Lane and Willmann clan history. We also wonder what Emma's mom would do in a zombie apocalypse, and Matteo meets a penguin. Be sure to come see us at one of our live shows, and as always remember to rate, subscribe, and follow us on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 202054 min

Sugar in His Taint w/ Jay Jurden

We are back, with special guest Jay Jurden (@JayJurden)! He tells us about growing up in Mississippi, theatre, and how to avoid cancellation. We also talk about the strange mediums used in art school, and do a little diva herstory. Remember to rate, subscribe and follow us on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 06, 20201 hr 1 min

The San Francisco Treat

Hey Closeteers, we're back with another brand new episode of #InsideTheCloset. This week, we talk a lot about food.That means is cilantro gross? What's the best kind of peanut butter? What the f*ck is a Rice-a-roni? We also chat with Leif and Tyler about comedy, and see some of the looks from the GRAMMYs red carpet! Remember to rate, subscribe and follow us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 202042 min

Giggle Bottoms

By air! By sea! By Spotify and iTunes! #InsideTheCloset is coming at you, and we're talking travel. Emma and Matteo talk about what they've learned about air travel from being on tour, and really rip the movie Titanic a new one. Plus, we get a lesson in Italianthropology from Matteo's mom, and hear about Emma's days living with her mom. Be sure to rate, subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and let us know if Gays like Titanic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 20201 hr 1 min

Moose Poop

Hey Closeteers, we're back! Emma had a rough flu, so we're getting all caught up in 2020. We're tackling the big issues this year, namely butts. Who's got em, and how do you properly compliment one? We also get real about plastic surgery, Matteo recaps his trip to Rome, and Emma teaches a master class in how to improv your way out of a situation. Be sure to write in with your show ideas, and how you respond to things that rub you the wrong way on our email Insidetheclosetpodcast@gmail.com. Be su...

Jan 16, 20201 hr 3 min

A Weird Good Year

Happy New Years Closeteers! We recorded this right before the holiday break, so in anticipation of going home we call Matteo's mom and grandma to talk family, dating, and Earl. We do some reflecting on 2019's best moments, and look forward to 2020. Let us know what some of YOUR favorite moments were on our Instagram and Facebook pages. Please remember to rate and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 02, 202052 min

A Very Merry Closet w/ Sasheer Zamata

Happy Holidays Closeteers! Our gift to you is more #InsideTheCloset with our very special guest, Sasheer Zamata (@TheSheerTruth)! She joins us to chat about her windowless life in Manhattan when she first moved, AIM screen names, and palm readings come true. You can check out more from Sasheer by watching her special Pizza Mind, and keep an eye out for Emma and Matteo's episode on her podcast Best Friends. Be sure to rate, subscribe, and follow us on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Dec 26, 201952 min

Thirsty Hungry Otter Today

Are you ready to workout? Because this week #InsideTheCloset is going on a fitness journey. Emma and Matteo both go into their own experiences with diet, exercise, and fitness. We only get a little distracted, but we still get our Barbara Walters on. We've got tips, stories, and a theory about wrestling (that's it's REAL gay) and more! Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow us on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 201947 min

7 Stages of a Breakup

We're back, again! #InsideTheCloset is gearing up for the holidays, which we know can be tough. Especially if you're going through breakup cutting off your supply of blackheads to attack. Emma's mom might move in with her, and she educates us on why asking someone to put less effort into a relationship might not be a great idea. We want to hear from you, how do you sleep at night? No, really. Send in any tips for a restful sleep on our instagram @insidetheclosetpodcast or our email insidetheclos...

Dec 12, 201950 min

RERELEASE - Vaginal Recoil w/ Patti and Mike Taveira

This week #InsideTheCloset welcomes special guests Patti and Mike Taveira! With this many gays things were bound to get wild. We get into an argument as old as time: who works harder, tops or bottoms. Patti and Matteo are #BottomBrothers while Emma and Mike defend #TeamTop. We discuss biphobia, gay attractions in Chicago, and figuring out sexuality in high school. Let us know if you're #TeamTop or a #BottomBrother on Twitter! Follow Emma - @EmmaWillmann Follow Matteo - @Matteo Lane Follow us on ...

Dec 07, 201949 min

I Wonder What is Happening w/ Ashley Gomilla

#InsideTheCloset is back with a another episode. This we, we chat about what we would do with a billion dollars and what it is like dating on the road. We also talk to Ashley about skin care, beauty tips, and botox. Thanks for listening, and be sure to rate, review, and follow us on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 201947 min

The Governor w/ Bob the Drag Queen & Nick Smith

#InsideTheCloset is back with a second serving of Bob The Drag Queen. This time, we chat on the phone with Nick Smith (@NickSmith09) about the craziest divas in the world. That's right, we mean Britney. We mean Celine. We mean Streisand! They're all cuckoo bananas. We also dish on the Kardashian empire, the unforgivable crimes committed against male ballet dancers by one lady, and Arnold. We even review some dating profiles! Thanks for listening, and be sure to rate, review, and follow us on Ins...

Nov 21, 201952 min

A Way Better Whistler w/ Bob the Drag Queen

Hey Closeteers, welcome back to another episode of #InsideTheCloset. This week we're joined by a very special guest; you know her, you love her, she won RuPaul's Drag Race and Super Smash Bros. It's Bob the Drag Queen! We talk about bottoming: the video game, Delta airlines, drag, mega churches, weird Ubers, and much much more. Let us know if you can beat Matteo's high score on Hole.IO, and what you think Emma's drag name would be on Instagram (@insidetheclosetpodcast) Learn more about your ad c...

Nov 14, 201941 min

Cum Through My Window

This week on #InsideTheCloset, we're letting you know just how dedicated we are to this podcast. Seriously, just hearing Emma and Matteo's schedules is enough to warrant a nap. Busy as we may be, we're still chatting about sex ed in all the forms it came in. Whether that be from an educator, or a trashy girl on your street. Emma's "mom" leaves a hysterical voicemail, and we get a little political. Remember to rate, subscribe, follow us on instagram, and register to vote! Learn more about your ad...

Nov 08, 201949 min
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