"Robberies and Bedwetting" with Mark Normand
Stand up comic, Mark Normand (@marknorm), talks about growing up in the hood in New Orleans, getting mugged and wetting the bed.
Apr 16, 2018•1 hr 35 min
The Worst Thing with Maria Heinegg
"The Worst Thing" is a podcast where comedian and writer, Maria Heinegg, gets up close and personal with her guests about some of the worst things they’ve ever done, seen, said, experienced, witnessed or felt. Sometimes it's funny, sometimes there’s tears, often it’s uncomfortable and always, it’s interesting.
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Episodes
"Top Death" with Myka Fox
Stand up comic and writer, Myka Fox (@mykafox), discusses losing her close family member and Maria diagnoses Myka with endometriosis (despite not being a doctor in any way, shape or form and her unsolicited opinion is not to be trusted).
Dec 18, 2017•1 hr 29 min
"Finding Amy" with Chris Calogero
Comedian, Chris Calogero (@realchriscal), discusses finding his best friend and roommate dead in their apartment after she took her own life. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Nov 01, 2017•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 28
"I See Dead People" with Diego Lopez
Stand up comedian, Diego Lopez, recounts the stories of witnessing 3 separate incidents of people being killed, sobriety and his time MMA fighting. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Jul 10, 2017•1 hr 28 min
"Teenage Girls Attack" with Katie Hannigan
Stand up comedian and actress, Katie Hannigan, tells the awful yet hilarious story and aftermath of getting beaten up and mugged by a group of teenage girls. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Jul 05, 2017•1 hr 50 min
"Broke & High in New York" with Taylor Clark
Taylor Clark, Seattle comic, recounts the trials and tribulations of living in New York City with little to no money, getting arrested, fired, robbed and his regular use of marijuana. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Jun 05, 2017•1 hr 48 min
"American Muslim Girl" with Dina Hashem
Comedian, Dina Hashem (@dinahasemsays), tells personal stories from growing up Muslim and female in the US as well as dealing with an autoimmune skin disease. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
May 14, 2017•1 hr 54 min
"Shower Creep" with Langston Kerman
Langston Kerman (@langstonkerman), comedian and actor, shares the story of confronting the peeping tom in his dormitory shower and the college hearing that followed when he reported him. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Apr 03, 2017•1 hr 53 min
"Identity Crisis" with Mike Cannon
Comedian Mike Cannon (@iammikecannon) comes on to talk about his struggle with self perception through difficult years following high school around self esteem, family, college sports, substances, racism, sex, class and comedy. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Mar 20, 2017•2 hr 4 min
"Losing Them Both" with Shalewa Sharpe
Shalewa Sharpe (@silkyjumbo), stand up and writer, comes on to share the story of her mother and then father each passing away from cancer within less than 18 months. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Feb 27, 2017•2 hr 51 min
"First Love Betrayal & Grandma's Comeback" with Anthony Devito
In this special Valentine's Day episode of The Worst Thing, stand up comedian, Anthony Devito @AnthonyDeVito_, shares the stories of the heartbreak around his first love leaving him for his best friend and the unexpected love his grandmother found at 88 years old. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com
Feb 13, 2017•1 hr 59 min
"Death and Diets" with Alison Zeidman
Stand up and "Adam Ruins Everything" writer, Alison Zeidman (@alisonlzeidman), discusses her father long term illnesses and eventually death, the plight of comedy as a career, anxiety and eating disorders. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Dec 11, 2016•1 hr 44 min
"Childhood Embarrassment, A Broken Back & Adulting" with Matt Koff
Stand up comic and Daily Show writer, Matt Koff (@mattkoff), comes on to discuss childhood shame, breaking his back and the grim reality of adulthood. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Oct 03, 2016•2 hr
"Meth and Cutting" with Justy Dodge
Stand up comic, Justy Dodge (@justydodge), talks about her addictions, trips to mental hospitals, childhood, self abuse, emotional turmoil and body issues. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Jun 29, 2016•1 hr 31 min
"Rock Bottom" with Paul Hooper
Comedian, Paul Hooper, discusses his rock bottom that led to what is now him being 10 Years sober recovering from alcoholism. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
May 10, 2016•2 hr 8 min
“Eating Disorders and Lies" with Dan Wilbur
Comedian and author, Dan Wilbur, comes on to discuss his eating issues, his ex girlfriend, lies and betrayal. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
May 07, 2016•1 hr 50 min
Pt. 1 of 3: “Our Bodies, Politics and the Legal System" with Guest Host: Rigodis Appling
Part 1 of 3: Public defender, Rigodis Appling, guest hosts to interview Maria about her diagnosis of endometriosis, surgery, women's healthcare, politics and the American legal system. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Apr 15, 2016•1 hr
Pt. 3 of 3: “Our Bodies, Politics and the Legal System" with Guest Host: Rigodis Appling
Part 3 of 3: Public defender, Rigodis Appling, guest hosts to interview Maria about her diagnosis of endometriosis, surgery, women's healthcare, politics and the American legal system. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Apr 13, 2016•1 hr 16 min
Pt. 2 of 3: “Our Bodies, Politics and the Legal System" with Guest Host: Rigodis Appling
Part 2 of 3: Public defender, Rigodis Appling, guest hosts to interview Maria about her diagnosis of endometriosis, surgery, women's healthcare, politics and the American legal system. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Apr 13, 2016•1 hr 58 min
"Confronting Huntington's" with Larisa Makow
Writer, Larisa Makow, walks through the experience of her grandfather, aunt and now her mother having Huntington's Disease and her controversial decision to get tested for it. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Mar 24, 2016•1 hr 27 min
"Cancer and Cookies" with Dave Hill
Gentleman scholar, musician and comedian, Dave Hill (@MrDaveHill), shares about his mother's diagnosis, sickness and eventual death from cancer and the grief process. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Mar 23, 2016•1 hr 5 min
"Blackout Drunk" with Kerryn Feehan
Comedian, Kerryn Feehan (@KFreehams) walks through her alcoholism, sobriety, relapses and being in recovery from addiction. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Mar 17, 2016•1 hr 57 min
"Stage IV Cancer" with Erik Bergstrom
Stand up comic, writer & cartoonist, Erik Bergstrom (@Erik_Bergstrom) to talk about his diagnosis, treatment and being in remission from Stage IV Hodgkin's Lymphoma. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Mar 08, 2016•2 hr 25 min
"Grieving For Mom" with Noah Gardenswartz
Stand up comic, Noah Gardenswartz (@noahgcomedy) discusses his mother's fight and her eventual passing away from cancer and intimacy issues with women. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Mar 07, 2016•1 hr 22 min
"The Disappearances" with Sara Silverstein
Excellent human and ace photographer, Sara Silverstein, talks through the bizarre theme in Sara's life of disappearing boyfriends and friends, cheating, as well as the dark times that led to her sobriety. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Mar 01, 2016•1 hr 33 min
"Liquor Store Robbery" with George Gordon
Excellent comic (and ex boyfriend), George Gordon (@georgepgordon3), shares the story of being held up at gun point while working at a Memphis liquor store and how it changed the course of his life, finding stand up comedy and also their break up. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Feb 22, 2016•1 hr 48 min
"Car Accident" with Molly Austin
On this Valentine's Day episode of “The Worst Thing”, Maria (@mariaheinegg), has on comedian, Molly Austin (@mollyoaustin). They mine the intense story of Molly's traumatic car accident, resulting injuries as well as touch on how that's linked back to her boyfriend's fatal fall years ago. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Feb 15, 2016•1 hr 43 min
"Daddy and Babysitter"
Maria and her guest discuss being groomed and eventually seduced by the father of the family she babysat for in high school. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Feb 08, 2016•1 hr 26 min
"Dead Relativity" with Andy Sandford
Maria has on comic, Andy Sandford (@andysandford), to discuss his father dying, having Crohn's Disease, taking drugs, the trials and tribulations of doing stand up comedy and infidelity. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Feb 01, 2016•1 hr 25 min
"Losing Mom and a DUI" with Omar Shaukat
In the inaugural episode of “The Worst Thing” podcast, comedian, Maria Heinegg (@mariaheinegg), has on comic and director, Omar Shaukat (@omarshaukat), to discuss his mother passing away when he was 16 and also getting a DUI. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
Jan 03, 2016•1 hr 30 min
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