X-RAE WITH GIANMARCO SORESI
Iris shoots the festive breeze with Gianmarco Soresi about life, love and intimacy coordinators.
May 02, 2023•51 min
The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae Lynn
X-RAE is a funny, wild and insightful podcast hosted by comedian, actor and author Iris Bahr, and her alter ego, Southern intellectual, life coach and professional baby surrogate, Rae Lynn Caspar White. They trade off interviewing an array of iconic cultural icons including MSNBC host and political pundit Lawrence O'Donnell, Director Doug Liman and Neuroscientist Moran Cerf. www.xraepod.com and www.irisbahr.com to learn more.
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Episodes
COMEDIAN, AUTHOR & ACTIVIST JUDY GOLD
COMEDIAN, AUTHOR & ACTIVIST JUDY GOLD by The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae Lynn
Apr 24, 2023•55 min
AUTHOR KURT ANDERSEN
Iris chats with best-selling author KURT ANDERSEN about his creative process, the latest Oscar nominated films, leaving the comfort of Brooklyn for the edgy Upper East Side, and more!
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 17 min
African American Hassidic Rapper Nissim Black!
What an honor to have such a fascinating and remarkable guest on this week! Nissim Black is an African American rapper from Seattle who converted to Orthodox Judaism, moved to Jerusalem, took a deep dive into the Torah and Jewish life (which includes having a gaggle of delightful offspring) and is still making music! We talk about everything. Literally. What an inspiring and interesting individual, don't miss this ep!!
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 31 min
X - RAE WITH PLAYWRIGHT, POET AND CANCER SURVIVOR DAN O'BRIEN
I decided to let Rae Lynn take a break and interview old friend and brilliant playwright Dan O'Brien as myself. An esteemed playwright and poet, Dan's recent work includes "Our Cancers" which revolves around the fact that Dan got diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer RIGHT after his wife got over Breast Cancer. Dan and I talk about art and trauma, toxic positivity, magical thinking, support systems, faking power point and how I used to print out every email I got and file it when I was a young clu...
Oct 24, 2022•54 min
RAE LYNN IN PARIS
I just got back from Paris people. Good stuff.
Oct 14, 2022•24 min
X-RAE WITH BROADWAY STAR JOEY SORGE
What an honor to interview JOEY SORGE who is starring on Broadway in MJ the musical! We dive into his illustrious career (7 Broadway musicals!!) juggling parenthood and theatre schedules, drama on set, meeting a buttload of celebrities and much more!!
Sep 16, 2022•35 min
X-RAE WITH RACHEL FEINSTEIN
What a festive chat with brilliant and charming comic Rachel Feinstein. I learn what its like to be married to a fireman, wearing heels on stage, the monkey dance, going on the road with Jessica Kirson, Broadchurch and more!
Jan 04, 2022•43 min
X-RAE with TAYLOR SCHILLING
I talk to my hero and star of Orange is The New Black, actor extraordinaire, Taylor Schilling. Our festive convo runs the gamut from acting school dramaaaaa to sexuality to Pamela and Tommy Lee, and much more!
Dec 14, 2021•47 min
X - RAE WITH FILM DIRECTOR JONATHAN KESSELMAN
Shooting the shite with Hebrew Hammer director Jonathan Kesselman, who relocated to Ireland a few years ago. Our chat runs the gamut, from his experience with Benzos, the seeming lack of "alcoholism" in Ireland (yeah, right...) and more! Super fun convo. www.xraepod.com
Nov 07, 2021•35 min
X - RAE WITH ARON ARANYA
This week I take an inside look at the world of international TV imports and remakes with producer Alon Aranya, who has brought a buttload of international formats to the US from Israel, Holland and the rest of the globe.We talk about the broadcast versus Netflix subscription model, what makes a great show, why Israel churns out so much successful content, the future of porn and so much more!
Oct 29, 2021•59 min
X - RAE WITH CARMEN LYNCH
My fave Spanish American comic is back. Carmen Lynch and I shoot the sh&t and things get kinky. In a wholesome way.
Oct 21, 2021•46 min
X - RAE WITH HUGH O GORMAN
This week I host Master Acting Teacher Hugh O'Gorman to talk about his specialty, the Chekhov Technique (No, not the playwright, another darn Chekhov, it was a robust family). He unpacks the various schools of acting and their history, The Greeks, Shakespeare, the Moscow Art Theatre, and that gem of a TV show, ER.
Oct 10, 2021•51 min
X-RAE ACOUSTIC with ADAM BUSCH
What an honor to host super talented singer songwriter and actor Adam Busch on the show. You might know him from his band Common Rotation or his numerous acting gigs, including a regular on Buffy The Vampire Slayer...He shares his music inspirations, and plays some amazing songs for me from his home banquette. www.xraepod.com
Oct 02, 2021•1 hr 7 min
X-RAE with KEITH AND THE GIRL hosts Chemda & Keith Malley
What a blast hosting podcast pioneers Keith Malley and Chemda Khalili! We talk about their start in NYC back in the day, the crazy kinky stuff they witnessed at Surf Reality, how Keith's dad hit on Keith's ex-wife (WTFFFFF??) Chemda's half lung and so much more!!!!
Sep 23, 2021•57 min
X - RAE WITH GENDER & SEXUALITY STUDIES PROFESSOR KAREN TONGSON
Rae Lynn asks brilliant scholar Professor Karen Tongson all the burning questions in her mind about gender, pronouns, sexuality, representation and a lot of other important stuff.
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 9 min
VARIETY HOUR WITH APARNA NANCHERLA
I chat with the lovely, funny and extremely talented comic and author Aparna Nancherla. We talk about her upcoming book about Imposter Syndrome, India, cancel culture, relationships, opening for John Oliver in Buffalo for 5,000 people, my underlying psychological issues and so much more!
Jan 21, 2021•49 min
X - RAE WITH ICONIC IRISH AUTHOR RODDY DOYLE
Rae Lynn chats away with acclaimed novelist, screenwriter and overall Irish icon, Roddy Doyle - about his new book, LOVE, his writing process, The Commitments, inspirations, life, death, double chins, the joy of a good Irish wake, Rae Lynn's sex life and seeking out circumcised Irishmen. SUBSCRIBE TO THE X-RAE PODCAST! available wherever you get your poddery. www.xraepod.com
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 6 min
VARIETY HOUR WITH OPHIRA EISENBERG, VON DECARLO, JAMIE WARD & RICHARD NASH
Iris Bahr returns with her weekly variety show (Streams live on Facebook @irisbahrfest)with NPR host and comic Ophira Eisenberg, Comic and Personality Von Decarlo, autism researcher/engineer Jamie Ward and Richard Nash on the state of Book Publishing today.
Nov 07, 2020•1 hr 42 min
X - RAE WITH COMIC RAANAN HERSHBERG
Raanan and I dive festively deep into Borat, getting kicked out of SUNY purchase, drugs, Hunter S Thompson, non-racism in Vermont and more!
Nov 03, 2020•42 min
X - RAE WITH COMIC MARVEL CARMEN LYNCH
Spanish-American comedienne/comic/Stand Up person Carmen Lynch joins me on the Zoomage for a festive 45 minute stretch that made my day.
Oct 27, 2020•46 min
VARIETY HOUR WITH FRED MELAMED, JASON KAPLAN & SONYA VAI
Brilliant Actor Fred Melamed shares his beyond crazy and touching adoption story, Sonya Vai talks doing comedy during the pandemic, Jason Kaplan talks about starting up a bagel business in LA and I rant and rave for 15 minutes after having a single glass of wine (the way I sound you'd think i'd had 20).
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 17 min
IRIS BAHR'S VARIETY HOUR WITH LIZ MIELE, LUCIE POHL & JAY JURDEN
Iris Bahr returns with her line up of guest comics for festive banter and insightful information. Guests this week, internationally renowned comic Liz Miele, star of Video game phenomenon Overwatch, Lucie Pohl, and the hilarious Jay Jurden. Plus the musical stylings of Scott Bravo. www.irisbahr.com
Oct 10, 2020•1 hr 6 min
IRIS BAHR'S VARIETY HOUR WITH COMICS RORY SCOVEL & LEAH BONNEMA
This week's show comes to you from a pleasantly vibrant NYC. An especially fun variety hour with renowned comics Rory Scovel & Leah Bonnema. www.irisbahr.com www.xraepod.com
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 7 min
DREAM ANALYST & ASTROLOGER DR. MICHAEL LENNOX
I didn't know sh&t about astrology until I spoke to Dr. Michael Lennox this week. I also had no idea what all my messed up dreams meant. But all became clear after talking to this delightful man.
Sep 30, 2020•58 min
IRIS BAHR'S VARIETY SHOW WITH DAVE HILL, EMILY FLAKE, & CARMEN LYNCH
A breezy evening with New Yorker illustrator Emily Flake, comic and musician Dave Hill and comedian Carmen Lynch.
Sep 29, 2020•54 min
IRIS BAHR's VARIETY SHOW with JUDY GOLD, OPRHIA EISENBERG, LENNY MARCUS & YOAV ESHED
Rae Lynn's alter ego returns with her weekly variety show featuring comics and musicians. This week Judy Gold, Ophira Eisenberg, Lenny Marcus and the musical stylings of Yoav Eshed. DISCLAIMER: Apologies for tech glitch, the first bit of the show was cut off.
Sep 19, 2020•1 hr 22 min
IRIS BAHR's VARIETY HOUR with Matthew Broussard, Franqi French, Dwayne Perkins & Scott Bravo!
Iris Bahr returns with her weekly variety hour featuring comics Franqi French, Matthew Broussard, Dwayne Perkins and the musical stylings of Scott Bravo!
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 21 min
SOUTH AFRICAN COMPOSER MARK KILIAN
Mark Kilian is a brilliant composer ( He's scored dozens and dozens of amazing films, including "Tsotsi", one of my fave films, and most recently "Official Secrets" with Kiera Knightley which I JUST saw last week) who graciously takes us on a listening tour of his insanely expansive collection of global and ancient instruments. A feast for the ears.
Sep 07, 2020•57 min
ACTOR SPENCER GARRETT
ACTOR SPENCER GARRETT by The X-Rae Podcast with Iris Bahr & Rae Lynn
Sep 03, 2020•49 min
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