Inside the Closet - podcast cover

Inside the Closet

Starburns Audiopodcasters.spotify.com
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.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

The Place to See and Be Seen

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet! This week, Emma and Matteo share a listener's insider Olive Garden info, discuss Madonna's new look (with help from Bob the Drag Queen), Sean Penn's Fox News visit, and so much more! Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! ~ Head to PolicyGenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Learn more about your ad choices...

Apr 21, 202238 min

The Gay Guy, the Christian, and the Rabbi

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet! This week, Emma and Matteo are reunited to discuss the infamous Oscars slap, mansions vs apartments, airport stupidity, and poisonous gas station sandwiches. Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! ~ Ready to find the card for you? Head to CreditKarma.com or the Credit Karma app and check out your personalized mix of offers today. Head to PolicyGenius....

Apr 14, 202241 min

Little Bumpkin Off The Bus (with Katie Hannigan)

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet! This week, Emma and Matteo are joined by comedian Katie Hannigan about her new special Feeling of Emptiness, growing up as a theater kid, finding her way to comedy, and so much more! Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 07, 202245 min

A Weird Unique Look (with Irene Tu)

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet! This week, Emma and Matteo talk to comedian Irene Tu about her new album We're Done Now, Ellen's role in her comedic journey, telling self-deprecating jokes to make audiences comfortable, and more! Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 202242 min

Sanctioned in the Gay World

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet! This week, Emma and Matteo talk about getting banned on tinder, kicking out hecklers, and all the insane news that has happened since they last recorded. Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 202241 min

Remember the Lie

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet! This week, Emma and Matteo call Matteo's cousin Kelly and aunt Cindy in Chicago to talk about roped off living rooms, how to tell if someone's in the mob, Aunt Cindy's traumatic memories of wearing a cape in middle school, and more! Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! ~ It’s time to reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, da...

Mar 10, 202231 min

Unforeseeable Future Diarrhea

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet! This week, Emma and Matteo reflect on the early days of the pandemic, mac and cheese pizza, neighbors having loud sex, and more! Then, they call Matteo's grandmother to get her expertise on some famous murders. Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! ~ However you’re feeling, try Headspace at headspace.com/CLOSET and get one month FREE of their entire ...

Mar 03, 202257 min

Salute the Sun (with Chris Condren)

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet! This week, Emma and Matteo are joined by comedian Chris Condren to talk about Chicago vs NY vs LA, dealing with ADHD, Matteo's disdain for astrology, and so much more! Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! ~ It’s time to reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition — especially heading into the flu and cold season! ...

Feb 24, 202254 min

Priscilla's Underwear

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet! This week, Emma and Matteo talk vampire facials, dental surgery, gay Puerto Rican apartment buildings, dating woes, and more! Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! ~ It’s time to reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition — especially heading into the flu and cold season! To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going ...

Feb 17, 202239 min

Come To Bed My Little Crumpet

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet! This week, Emma and Matteo muse on the Queen's sex life, analyze Olive Garden's evolving commercial strategy, talk about recent rowdy audience members, and more! Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! ~ Listen to Life is Short with Justin Long on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app. It’s t...

Feb 10, 202245 min

Cooked Carrot Fingers w/ Jaye Mcbride (rerelease)

Hello Closeteers! This week is a rerelease of our episode with the incredible Jaye Mcbride (@Jaye.mcbride) from the Comedy Cellar who we talked to about religion, spanking, and growing up trans. We go deep on the lasting impact of Catholicism, and how to spin gold from it. We also talk about the power standup has to inspire others, so long as they're not in Bushwick. Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more abou...

Feb 03, 20221 hr 7 min

A Passion for Socks

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet! This week, Emma and Matteo delve deeper into Barbara Walters' weird interview style, call Matteo's aunt Cindy to get to the bottom of Rob Kardashian's sock business, get Nick Smith's thoughts on the latest Lady Gaga quotes, and more! Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 202238 min

The Vampire

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet! This week, Emma and Matteo remember Bob Saget, talk about pre-show nerves, and workshop some new material about adhd, straight culture, fine dining, and Celine Dion's unfortunate childhood nickname. Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 202249 min

Cold as the Devil’s Butthole

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet! This week, Emma and Matteo do a post-New Years catch-up, including all of Matteo's covid-cancelled holiday plans, Emma's trip to Mexico, TikTok, former boy band members, and more! Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 202251 min

Prick His Finger and Find Out

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet. This week, Emma and Matteo talk about homophobic hecklers, auditioning, genetic ancestry, spending time with family, holiday plans, and why New Years Eve is the worst night of the year to perform. Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 202139 min

Taking Marmalade (with Rachel Feinstein)

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet. This week, Emma and Matteo talk to comedian Rachel Feinstein about her radical parents, finding a comedic voice, her incredible acting coach Florence Winston, and moving in with a woman she met on the bus. Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 202149 min

Queer Fomo (with Patti and Nick Smith)

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet. This week, Emma and Matteo talk to Patti about phobias, ADHD, and going to The Eagle alone. Then, they call Nick Smith, who shares his ass surgery anesthesia horror story. Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 202153 min

Something Gay is Happening in Miami

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet. This week, Emma and Matteo talk about touring with Chelsea Handler, talk show hosting styles, therapy, post-breakup dating, and more. Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 02, 202129 min

Fantasy and Reality (with Tranna Wintour)

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet. This week, Emma and Matteo are joined by returning guest Tranna Wintour to talk dating fatigue, wanting to be desired, sexual fantasies, porn preferences, getting cyberbullied by the Lambily, and more! Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 202153 min

Ohhh Hummus

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet. This week, Emma and Matteo talk about TV, Matteo's trip to Mexico, breakups, why picnics are the worst, getting accused of being a catfish on Grindr, facing lesbian judgement during a set, and so much more. Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 202137 min

Putting In The Lesbian Hours (with Sydnee Washington)

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet. This week, Emma and Matteo are joined by Sydnee Washington to talk depression meds, relationships, the Black Barbie diaries, NY vs LA, TikTok vs Facebook, and more! Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 202138 min

The Unadoptables (with Evan Williams)

Hello, Closeteers, and welcome back to another episode of Inside the Closet. This week, Matteo and guest host Rosebud Baker are joined by Evan Williams! They talk about Evan's TikTok fame, workshop a video idea that uncovers Rosebud's astonishing cockney accent, figure out why Evan keeps getting unwittingly hit on at the gym, and more! Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Nov 04, 202145 min

40 Gays Waltz Off A Bus (with Nick Smith)

Hello, Closeteers! Matteo is back once again with guest host Rosebud Baker, and this week, they're also joined by Nick Smith to talk about a go-go dancer with fugly-ass shoes and a freshly waxed hole, feeling out of place on a horny party bus to the Hamptons, and more! Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 202136 min

It Might As Well Be A Glory Hole

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet. Emma's out sick, so Matteo is joined by guest host Rosebud Baker! They discuss Matteo's hatred of RENT, comedy gatekeeping, why Rosebud is embarrassed to sing, Mariah Carey's impossible range, adjusting your jokes for the road, Jiminy Glick, and so much more. Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Oct 21, 202146 min

Protecting E.T. Feelings

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet. This week, Emma and Matteo talk about hotel etiquette, viral TikTok salmon, and Demi Lovato's new UFO hunting career. Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 202140 min

Duct Taped to the Seat

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet. This week, Emma and Matteo talk about therapy, social media addiction, Six Flags, the magic of fast food, and more. Remember to rate and subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our Patreon for a bunch of bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 07, 202141 min

Villainous Sluts (w/ Tranna Wintour)

Closeteers, it is a joy, and delight, to revisit an episode with listener favorite Tranna Wintour. Who else can talk this beautifully about toxic masculinity in comedy AND Britney Spears? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 20211 hr 9 min

Defending Columbus Ohio

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet. This week we have Kate Sisk and Ashley Gavin (We’re Having Gay Sex Podcast) back to talk about fitness and exercise, Emma's interracial relationship, thoughts on group sex and a message Matteo received from someone who lives in of Ohio. Be sure to find us on Instagram and come see us live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 202143 min

The Lesbian Wind Down

Hello Closeteers! Inside the Closet welcomes Kate Sisk and Ashley Gavin (We’re Having Gay Sex Podcast) to talk about Kate’s recent camping engagement, JonBenét theories and encounters with Lance Bass. Remember to follow our Instagram, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, and join our Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 202155 min

Cancel Starbucks

Hello Closeteers, and welcome to another episode on Inside the Closet. This week we thank Tyler for his work on the podcast. Matteo sees Fran Lebowitz walking by the studio as they record and it leads to a serious discussion about coffee. Emma's dad buys a beehive. Be sure to find us on Instagram and come see us live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 09, 202141 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android