You Can Tell Me Anything: Recent Episodes
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You want to hear a secret? So does Teresa Lee. That’s why she invites comedians to spill the beans about something they want to get off their chest. Whether it’s a story about catfishing a crush, sabotaging a college roommate, or ghosting on an ex - you’ll hear the truth that’s never been heard before. Rants, apologies, and secrets - Teresa is here to listen to her guests let it all out. Don’t worry, you can tell her anything.
The Things with Titi & Jenyi Lee
Titi and Jenyi are identical twins with unidentical thoughts. Titi, a comedian, and Jenyi, a musician, get together every week to talk about things.
Episode 1
The Thing About Getting Engaged
Identical twins Titi and Jenyi get into things, taking a deep dive into the culture around getting engaged. From the American tradition of proposing with the diamond ring to international customs like Bachelor’s Day or Leap Day proposals in Ireland, they discuss the modern ideas around getting engaged.
Footnotes:
“Here’s the Average Engagement Length for Couples” (The Knot): https://www.theknot.com/content/average-engagement-length
“As U.S. marriage rate hovers at 50%, education gap in marital status widens” (Pew Research): https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2017/09/14/as-u-s-marriage-rate-hovers-at-50-education-gap-in-marital-status-widens/
“Why it’s not worth getting married any more (unless you’re about to die)” (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/10/why-its-not-worth-getting-married-any-more/
“How are marriage proposals done in your country?” (Reddit): https://www.reddit.com/r/AskEurope/comments/urvfcr/how_are_marriage_proposals_done_in_your_country/
“Unique and Beautiful Engagement Traditions From Various Cultures Around the World” (The Knot): https://www.theknot.com/content/proposal-engagement-traditions
“Here’s the Average Engagement Ring Cost in 2023 According to Data” (The Knot): https://www.theknot.com/content/how-much-to-spend-on-engagement-ring
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s Engagement Story (Equally Wed): https://equallywed.com/neil-patrick-harris-and-david-burtkas-engagement-story/
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Andrew Johnston (@mandrewbrawnston) confesses that as a veteran comedian who's put in his time, making the switch to social media comedy clips was something he was reluctant to do, but in the spirit of Hollywood and giving the people what they want - he did it and he did it well. Follow Andrew Johnston at @mandrewbrawnston and follow this podcast at @realfatherlonglegs.
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In the show finale of finales, Teresa talks to comedian Peter Kim about his hidden past as a delinquent teenager in New York City! Peter talks about his days running a graft at his high school re-selling discounted clubbing clothes to the rich kids, and we play a game all about Korean pop bands... throwback to the OG days of JYP and Rain.
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Jon Gabrus (100 Ways To Party Before You Die) stops by to talk about how he doubled down on being a bad liar as a kid growing up in Staten Island. Teresa and Jon discuss the ways parenting have changed in the past few decades, and play a game all about party tricks.
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Actress, producer, and twin Kristen Laffey stops by to talk about her view on AI generated internet art, how being colorblind as a filmmaker gives her an edge, and feed into Teresa's singularity obsession. They also discuss being the gay twin and play a game about historical twins. Kristen produced the short film Ponyboi which is being adapted into a feature film for Showtime, you can follow her at @tildacanyouhearme. Follow Teresa Lee at @teresaleebot and the podcast at @realfatherlonglegs.
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When Andrew Orolfo (Late Late Show, The Meter) was in high school, he got in trouble at night school, but in a twist of bad luck for someone else, the person who paid the price was not him. Listen to the full confession and his conversation about growing up in the Bay Area, new furniture building skills, and more with Teresa Lee. Follow Andrew at @andrew_orolfo and this podcast @realfatherlonglegs.
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Cassie Cao visits LA from Canada and stops by the show to talk about her latest breakup, why it was "very bad" and how she found herself going through a meltdown during the pandemic... and how she got out of it! Listen and follow Cassie @thecassiecao, follow Teresa Lee at @teresaleebot and the podcast at @realfatherlonglegs on Instagram.
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Ali Vingiano confesses that she was so attracted to her therapist she had to ghost him. We get into the juicy details on their meet cute, her realization, and how her then looming wedding might have played a factor in the story. Ali Vingiano stars in the film The End of Us (available on streaming now) and writes for The Morning Show (AppleTV) and you can follow her substack at aliv.substack.com & follow this podcast at @realfatherlonglegs on IG.
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Comedian, filmmaker, and improviser Drew Spears confesses he and his buddies who also love pro-wrestling are fascinated by photoshopped fake nudes of big time male wrestlers. Find out why he started collecting these and what they have informed him about his own fascination with pro-wrestlers and body builders. We also discuss his harrowing brush with getting his home broken into, how that affected his views on the idea of punishment and revenge, and more. Follow Drew on IG at @drewspurs, check out his production company drewspearsproductions.com and follow this podcast at @realfatherlonglegs on IG.
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It's the time of year for Teresa Lee's solo episode... aka her birthday! On this day of her birth, she shares the full story of how she got out of a traffic ticket with standup comedy in a rural North Carolina courthouse. Listen to the full episode and follow us on Instagram (new handle!) at @realfatherlonglegs
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(RE-RELEASE) In this iconic confession, we bring back the very first episode ever recorded for the podcast with comedian and current SNL cast member James Austin Johnson. He confesses how fighting with his family on Facebook brought him to get a tattoo of a hero on his thigh as a personal reminder of his beliefs. Listen to the full episode and stay tuned next week for an all-new guest! Originally recorded May 2018.
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Teresa talks to Therapy Dogs director Ethan Eng about how he spent his senior year of high school making an unsanctioned feature film with his best friend Justin Morrice and turning it into a Slamdance success. We talk about the ephemeral feeling of ending high school and entering the abyss of adulthood, how he sees art and the world, and what he wants to tell his 30 year old self. Catch Therapy Dogs playing at the Real Asian Film Festival in Canada, then catch it on streaming in March 2023. Follow Ethan at @ethan.eng on Instagram and follow this podcast at @tellmeanythingpod!
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In this episode, Nina Tarr (host of Girls on Guys Podcast) confesses that she secretly enjoys trash TV but very carefully curates the content she publicly enjoys. She's a high brow and low brow junkie and we get into all the reasons why. Follow Nina on instagram at @pizzaparty69.
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In this ELAFF special edition, Teresa sits down with film festival director and community activist Juan Escobedo to hear about his amazing story starting the East Los Angeles Film Festival, from working in HIV prevention in San Diego to setting up clinics, workshops, and arts programs for families in East Los Angeles, Juan shares his journey to how he has always married filmmaking, arts, and community activism. Come to the 2022 ELAFF on 9/30 and 10/1, donations accepted but the program is free, and ticket RSVPS are available at telasofa.org.
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In this ELAFF special edition, Teresa sits down with film festival director and community activist Juan Escobedo to hear about his amazing story starting the East Los Angeles Film Festival, from working in HIV prevention in San Diego to setting up clinics, workshops, and arts programs for families in East Los Angeles, Juan shares his journey to how he has always married filmmaking, arts, and community activism. Come to the 2022 ELAFF on 9/30 and 10/1, donations accepted but the program is free, and ticket RSVPS are available at telasofa.org.
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Comedian Sammy Anzer confesses to his past f-boy life, and the moment he turned it all around. He tells the story of how he flew to Michigan to confess his love to an ex live on a comedy show... but things didn't go as planned. Listen to the episode to hear the whole story. We also play a game of r/AmITheA*Hole from Reddit confessions. Follow Sammy at @badboyanzer and this podcast @tellmeanythingpod on Instagram.
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Comedian Sammy Anzer confesses to his past f-boy life, and the moment he turned it all around. He tells the story of how he flew to Michigan to confess his love to an ex live on a comedy show... but things didn't go as planned. Listen to the episode to hear the whole story. We also play a game of r/AmITheA*Hole from Reddit confessions. Follow Sammy at @badboyanzer and this podcast @tellmeanythingpod on Instagram.
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Live from the 2022 NCCF in Greensboro, NC, Teresa interviews comics from the fest on their deep dark confessions...featuring Matt Vita (@bigdawgny1), Jacy LaFontaine (@jacylafontaine), and Elizabeth Fulton (@elizahhhhhhope).
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Live from the 2022 NCCF in Greensboro, NC, Teresa interviews comics from the fest on their deep dark confessions...featuring Matt Vita (@bigdawgny1), Jacy LaFontaine (@jacylafontaine), and Elizabeth Fulton (@elizahhhhhhope).
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Carissa Dorson confesses that in spite of having a killer career in cinematography on social media this last year, she's also had some of the lowest moments of her freelance livelihood and we get into the nuance of sharing accomplishments, micro-aggressions on set, and play a cinematography twist of FML.
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Carissa Dorson confesses that in spite of having a killer career in cinematography on social media this last year, she's also had some of the lowest moments of her freelance livelihood and we get into the nuance of sharing accomplishments, micro-aggressions on set, and play a cinematography twist of FML.
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Greg Proops confesses that he is not Jewish, though many folks assume he is! We talk about perception, allyship, changing identities in Hollywood, and more. Follow this podcast at @tellmeanythingpod on IG and the host Teresa Lee at @teresaleebot.
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Juicy confession from the hilarious Bianca Cristavao, about her experience serving her friend's ex papers at a concert...where he was performing. Bianca is a standup comedian and actress and you can watch her late night debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert out now.
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Season 6, Episode 1, baby! We're back at the confession booth with hilarious Atlanta comic Damon Sumner who confesses to breaking a precious possession of his mom's when he was supposed to be babysitting his younger brother...listen to the story of how he processed the crisis, covered it up, and whether or not she ever found out. Damon Sumner has an album out called "I Know Who I Am" and hosts the comedic parenting podcast "Sum it Up with the Sumners" with his wife KaToya.
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The season 5 finale is live from Vail, CO, at Vail Comedy Festival. In this live pod recording in front of a real audience, panelists EJ Masicampo, Catherine McCafferty, and V Lince confess stories about running away and we react to audience confessions. Mr. Wushu even joins us for a bit of a story up top. Follow the podcast at @tellmeanythingpod. Recorded at 10th Mt Whisky in Vail, CO.
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This final babbling comic episode from Teresa Lee's Tiger Mommy tour includes a special intro update with some juicy news and announcements, a couple of minutes of unhinged high ranting from the woods, a rowdy interview with @hotcomicspod hosts Brandi Unger and Lisandra Vazquez, and a live set recording from Star Bar in Atlanta. YCTMA is coming to the live stage at Vail Comedy Festival this Saturday 5/28, tickets at vailcomedyfestival.com. Follow on socials @youcantellmeanythingpod
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This week Teresa Lee shares a few morsels from the road, including a haunted cemetery with beautiful flora and fauna, a campground with a babbling brook, and gets into it with Atlanta favorite Ian Aber (host of Straight People Podcast) about how being told "gay is evil" led him to shoplift out of spite as a kid. Follow Ian at @abearcomedian and this pod at @tellmeanythingpod.
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This week Teresa Lee is on the road for her first-ever solo DIY tour, and she shares a little bit of her experience from her tour. This episode includes a solo mini-sode from Chain O Lakes campground (or her rental car, let's be real) and a live audio recording of Teresa's set from the Best Night Ever show at Chicago's Lincoln Lodge hosted by Mike O'Keefe, Max Shanker, and Elsie How.
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In this episode, we bring you TWO guests straight from NACA St. Paul, with fresh hot confessions and some fun banter between this trio of Bay Area reppin comics. Sammy Obeid confesses he "cheated" on his SATs but was still the smartest math student at his school, and Dauood Naimyar confesses how he got into a driving accident after some buzzed hooking up as a teen, and what that means for him now. We play a game called "What is the WORD in the LINE" based on Sammy's upcoming special coming out in mid-April. Listen, subscribe and follow the guests on their socials @sammyobeid and @dauoodn. Follow this pod at @tellmeanythingpod.
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ICONIC CONFESSION: This week's hall of fame episode is Robert Evans from Cracked and Behind the Bastards confessing how he developed an obsessive eating disorder when he first moved to LA and how he combatted and worked through it. We get into the loneliness of moving to a new city, early days of Cracked, and more. (Trigger warning: Eating Disorder) This episode originally aired March 2019.
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The multi-hyphenate comedian Reem Edan (@reededan) confesses that she used to steal and hide food from her parents in her childhood, and nearly caused a kitchen fire because of it! We talk about snacking, emotional eating, growth, and why Reem feels she can and will do anything people discourage her from doing. Catch Reem doing comedy live and follow her at @reemedan.
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In this episode, Teresa talks to standup comic and TV writer Lisa Curry about how she scammed her high school into letting her go onto expensive field trips when her family wasn't able to afford them. She gets into how to positively scam - there's a way! - and why she never graduated high school. We talk about credit card debt, faking it til you make it, and more. Catch Lisa's show Long Story Longer on Sirius XM and stream her album "Alive for a While" out everywhere now!
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In this episode, Teresa talks to comedian Mike Mulloy (creator of Faded Comedy) about why he hates watching standup. Mike is a Boston native who just recorded his Comedy Central debut and confesses he has not watched most of his friends' comedy specials, but he has a good reason why! Listen to find out. And catch Mike Mulloy on tour, follow him on IG at @fakemikemulloy and Twitter at @handsomeadult. Follow this podcast at @tellmeanythingpod on Instagram.
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ICONIC CONFESSION! This week we revisit guest #17 Eli Olsberg's confession - this was recorded in the first season of YCTMA and Teresa and Eli have since created a podcast together and bonded over their love of Ariana Grande (@podissawoman on IG). Eli shares the story of how he visited his estranged father's grave and the magical circumstances around his conception and upbringing.
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In this episode, Teresa talks to comedy producer and booker Sam Varela (@nakedcomedy) about her recent experience getting an ADHD diagnosis and how her life has changed since she started treating it. We talk about what it's like to be high functioning with co-morbidities and more. Sam Varela created Self Care Comedy, which streams on Zoom every Tuesday and was the booker for the quarantine Instagram show Comedy Quarantine with Teresa.
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In this special Galentine's Day episode, Teresa talks to the hosts of What Are Friends For Podcast, Pallavi & Gabrielle, to get the dirt on their friendship and get them to confess to each other. We talk about how they first met - they didn't take to each other right away - and how now they confide in each other almost as much as their spouses. We talk about overachieving, chasing careers and friendships, and more. Listen to their podcast What are Friends For on the Whohaha podcast network!
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In this episode, Teresa talks to comedian and star of E!'s Dating No Filter Show Cara Connors about her childhood thumbsucking habit. Cara confesses to sucking her thumb for way too long into elementary school and how that affected her growing up. Teresa has a bit of a thumbsucking past too, and they get into it. Plus a fun game about embarrassing texts you wouldn't want to send or receive. Follow Cara Connors at @caraconnorscomedy.
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In this episode, Teresa sits down with comedian Matt Braunger (MadTV, Comedy Central) and gets the cringe but hilarious story of how he scared off a one-night stand when he forgot to clean under his bed. We talk about his newfound fatherhood, mistakes we made in our single ho days, and more. Check out Matt's latest specials "Finally Live in Portland" and "Please Hold Me" and follow him at @Braunger.
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It's that time of year for You Can Tell Me Anything! The time of year where Father Long Legs gathers her favorite clips from all the guests that visited the pod this year and looks back on with some commentary. Featuring clips from River Butcher, Myq Kaplan, Ben Roy, Camirin Farmer, Debra DiGiovanni, Whitmer Thomas, Shannon Hardy, Kyglo, Francesca Fiorentini, Kelsey Caine, Martin Urbano, and music from her favorite songs of 2021. See you in 2022!
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On this episode, Teresa talks to comedian and political pundit Pallavi Gunalan (writer for Lovett or Leave It) about her quest to have a threesome with a queer woman after getting invited to perform at a queer comedy festival. We discuss her journey coming out on stage and off stage, biphobia in the LGBTQ+ community and play a fun altered game of F* Marry Kill where nobody dies and everybody feels good. Follow Pallavi at @pallavigunalan.
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In this episode, Teresa talks to comedian Camirin Farmer (host of Bong Hits pod) about their first time experimenting with masturbation... with their brother's remote control car. We get into the hilarious story and discuss their discovery of their pansexuality and Teresa shares her own sexual awakening story from doing leg lifts in France. Follow Camirin on Instagram at @camirinfarmer.
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Happy Thanksgiving! This week, Teresa replays her story about shooting Curb Your Enthusiasm that recently aired on HBO. In this conversation with Jacquis Neal from the summer, Teresa tells him about her botch-up on set and they hype up each other. Now that the episode has officially aired and the cat's out of the bag, we're replaying this episode so you can catch up on the behind the scenes shenanigans.
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In this episode, Teresa talks to founder and editor-in-chief of The In Mag, Isis Nicole, about how she used to forge Megabus tickets to see her family when she was a broke college student. We get into how she feels about new motherhood, championing BIPOC models and designers in fashion through her zine, and more. Get the latest copy of The In Mag on theinmag.com.
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Ben Roy confesses that he once hid a poop in a trash can when the toilet broke, because he didn't want a cute girl to know it was him. We talk about the insecurities of bathroom waste and play a silly game about dumb tattoos. Trigger warning: The first half of this pod contains conversation about SA, specifically with the catholic church, so please listen with discretion. Follow Ben Roy on Twitter and IG at @benroy00 and watch his show "Those Who Cant" on HBO Max. Follow this podcast at @tellmeanythingpod on Instagram.
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ICONIC CONFESSIONS (Originally Aired: May 2019): Teresa talks to comedian and writer Marlena Rodriguez about how she was diagnosed with adult ADHD and how getting treatment helped her worklife but almost made her stop eating. We discuss what it was like to grow up in a gym, and how body image affects young women even when they're self-aware.
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It's Teresa Lee's birthday week, which means solo confession time! This episode, Teresa drops a big personal bomb - she talks about her congenital heart disease and how 2020's pandemic and lockdown brought some repressed PTSD and body trauma back to the surface that she was able to connect through a deep dive into her childhood medical history. She shares the echoes of her surgery trauma that continued into adulthood, and how she had no idea how embedded her fears and insecurities from early childhood had become in her adult relationships until she faced her past through trauma therapy. Learn more about CHD at https://www.heart.org/ and give to the Walk for 1 in 100 to support CHD survivors here: https://www.facebook.com/walk1in100
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Spooky episode is here! You know we're going to talk ghosts if it's Halloween, and it's a triple threat because we talk flirting, ghosts, and coming out of the bisexual closet. Shannon Hardy confesses she used to flirt with ghosts on her ouija board, and even developed a relationship with a particular female ghost before she came out to herself as queer. Listen to the full story and follow Shannon at @shannonhardy77. Follow this podcast at @tellmeanythingpod on Instagram.
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It's Spooky Season! Raphael Chestang (Pretty Smart on Netflix, College Humor!) confesses that he momentarily got into making fake bills in high school, just to see if he could! And he could! He quit cold turkey before things got serious, but that didn't stop the secret service from showing up at his house. Listen to the full story to find out what happened! Follow Raphael on IG at @rchestang and this podcast at @tellmeanythingpod.
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Comedian Brendan Fitzgibbons confesses to Teresa that he was almost a Bravolebrity... in 2012 he was lured into going on a date on a Bravo reality show. He shares the horrors of that experience, the secret not-so-reality parts of reality TV, and more. Listen to Brendan's podcast Spiritual Asshole everywhere you get your pods, and follow him at @the_fitzgibbons. Follow this podcast at @tellmeanythingpod.
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ICONIC CONFESSIONS (Originally Aired: June 2018): Teresa talks to comedian and filmmaker Carmen Angelica about how she believed she caused bad things to happen in the world when she was doing well in life as a child. We discuss the implications of the butterfly effect, how a universe that worked like this would look like, and play a game inspired by Carmen's love of rom coms. Follow Carmen at @carmesancheeses on IG and this podcast @tellmeanythingpod.
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Kari Assad tells Teresa about her high school theater program and the bizarre behavior of the director. From his obsession with the blondes in the class to coded racism, Kari and Teresa discuss what it's like to be a woman of color in an arts program even as a teenager in a progressive area. Follow Kari at @assadkarirocks and the podcast at @tellmeanythingpod on Instagram.
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Standup comedian Alex Hooper (America's Got Talent!) confesses that he learned late in life that he has stinky feet... and discusses how this has come up in his relationships and how he's come to accept himself as an adult compared to his angrier childhood self. We get real about chronic pain in childhood, unconditional love from parents, and wax poetic about the metaphysical light chasers. Follow Alex Hooper at @hooperhairpuff and get his book "Roast Yourself to Happiness". Follow Teresa Lee at @teresaleebot and the podcast at @tellmeanythingpod on Instagram.
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In the season 5 premiere of You Can Tell Me Anything, host Teresa Lee talks to comedian Tess Barker, the co-host of the esteemed Lady2Lady Podcast and co-creator of Toxic: The Britney Spears Story podcast covering the #FreeBritney movement in detail. Tess confesses she acted out so much in middle school that she wasn't allowed to graduate, and discusses how she just kept being herself until the world accepted it. The conversation is both inspiring and goofy and they end with a game of Thesaurus Lyrics: Britney Edition. Follow Tess at @tesstifybarker and the pod at @tellmeanythingpod.
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Congratulations Samee Junio! In the final part of this series, Samee shares the latest good news in their life and Teresa looks forward to the summer and beyond.
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Congratulations Samee Junio! In Part 3 of 4, Samee talks about their experience acting in commercials for big brands, and Teresa discusses Ching Ming Jie, a Chinese traditional holiday to honor her ancestors.
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Congratulations Samee Junio! In Part 2 of 4, Samee talks about starting an acting class, Teresa shares her experience acting in a friend's feature film, and more. Follow Samee at @it_your_sam and the podcast at @tellmeanythingpod on Instagram.
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Congratulations Samee Junio! This month we catch up every week with super producer and commercial star Samee Junio to hear all about their ups and ups in acting, producing, and more. Follow Samee at @it_your_sam and the podcast at @tellmeanythingpod on Instagram.
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Congratulations Swaim! In the final part (4 of 4) with guest Michael Swaim, Teresa and Michael look back on a month of goals and achievements. Michael shares the plot twist of his bosses being under fire in the media, Teresa talks about shooting her short film, and more. Follow Michael at @swaimcorp and subscribe to his podcasts on Small Beans Network. Teresa is on IG at @teresaleebot.
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Congratulations Swaim! In Part 3 of 4 with guest Michael Swaim, Michael shares his goal of writing a standup set for his birthday and performing it live, Teresa discusses her "greenlight" of her own short film, and more. Follow Michael at @swaimcorp and subscribe to his podcasts on Small Beans Network. Teresa is on IG at @teresaleebot
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Congratulations Swaim! In Part 2 of 4 with guest Michael Swaim, we talk about how Michael taught himself to freestyle, how Teresa has been slowly adjusting after losing her job in February, and what their goals are for the coming weeks. Follow Michael at @swaimcorp and subscribe to his podcasts on Small Beans Network. Teresa is on IG at @teresaleebot
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Congratulations Swaim! It's a new guest for a 4 part series this month where Michael Swaim (Cracked, Small Beans) shares weekly updates with host Teresa Lee on his achievements this month. We talk about his new puppy, Teresa's album release, NFTs, and more. Follow Michael at @swaimcorp and subscribe to his podcasts on Small Beans Network. Teresa is on IG at @teresaleebot
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Congratulations Jacquis! In the final Part (4 of 4) with guest Jacquis Neal, Teresa catches up with Jacquis on his killer audition run, Teresa's shares her plans to direct her first short film, and they discuss Disneyland and Universal Theme Parks opening back up. Footnotes available on the Discord! Follow Jacquis Neal at @jacquisneal and Teresa Lee at @teresaleebot.
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Congratulations Jacquis! In Part 3 of 4 with guest Jacquis Neal, Teresa catches up with Jacquis on his vacation in Solvang and shares news of her debut comedy album release. They also hype up an audience member from the Clubhouse room. Footnotes available on the Discord! Follow Jacquis Neal at @jacquisneal and Teresa Lee at @teresaleebot.
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Congratulations Jacquis! In Part 2 of 4 with guest Jacquis Neal, Teresa congratulates him on his achievements including guesting for the second time on Comedy Bang Bang! Listen to his new reality show podcast on Headgum called "The Cast" and check out the mixtape sketch Teresa and Jacquis shot before the pandemic closed LA down in 2020 on Teresa's IGTV @teresaleebot.
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Congratulations Jacquis! In the premiere episode of this mini-series, Teresa congratulates comedian and former YCTMA guest Jacquis Neal on his achievements this week. Listen to his new reality show podcast on Headgum called "The Cast" and check out the mixtape sketch Teresa and Jacquis shot before the pandemic closed LA down in 2020 on Teresa's IGTV @teresaleebot.
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Teresa talks to comedian and journalist Francesca Fiorentini about her botched Botox groupon experience, and why she never went back again. We discuss on camera pressure for women to appear a certain way, and talk about Francesca's first marriage and what she learned going into her new engagement. Follow Francesca at @franifio and listen to her podcast The Bitchuation Room. (SEASON FINALE)
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Teresa talks to comedian Myq Kaplan about how he learned the hard way to drive at the speed limit. We talk about living through love and light over fear, how to be a scholar of the world in a spiritual way, and more. Get Myq's album "AKA" out everywhere and follow him at @myqkaplan.
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In this episode, Teresa talks to comedian David Nguyen about the silver lining of the covid-19 pandemic giving him a chance to spend quality time with his dad before he passed from cancer. We get into generational trauma, comedians holding biases about audiences, and more. David Nguyen co-hosts the podcast Bad Asians and you can follow him at @DavidNguyen.
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In this episode, Dhaya Lakshminarayanan confesses that she found Buddhism as an adult and is committed to the practice of her own spirituality, though as a Bay Area resident, she feels conflicted over the stigma of new age spiritual stigmas related to the "trend" of positivity without a true practice. We get into how to handle offended audiences, how to self reflect, and how to balance comedy on top of serious self reflection. Follow Dhaya at @dhayalive.
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In this episode, comedian Whitmer Thomas confesses that for most of his adult life, he had to photoshop bank statements to afford an apartment in Los Angeles while pursuing comedy. We discussed how landing an HBO special right before the pandemic affected him, how he navigated being a newcomer on the LA scene when he first moved here from Alabama, and more. Watch Whitmer's special The Golden One on HBO!
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In this episode, musician Nikki Martinez confesses she buys fruit pouches meant for toddlers. She has good reasons and convinced Teresa by the end of the episode. Nikki plays with the band Potty Mouth and is about to release her solo EP as Hellrose. Her solo track "Goodbye" is available now, streaming on all the platforms. Follow her solo project Hellrose at @hellrosebandofficial on Instagram.
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Comedian Megan Gailey (Conan, Lights Out) confesses that her guilty pleasure is picking her nose. So much that her husband has called her out on it. We talk about her image as prom queen and sorority girl conflicting with her habit and play a game of sports and reality TV quotes. Follow Megan at @megangailey and listen to her podcast I Love A Lifetime Movie.
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In this episode, comedian Debra DiGiovanni tells Teresa why she had a tough relationship with her mother while her twin sister had the opposite, and takes us through the journey of her finding independence & freedom, to how she finally reconciled her relationship in the last year and half of her mother's life. Follow Debra at @debradg and watch her special on Epix "Unprotected Sets"!
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Teresa talks to film critic Rendy Jones about how they got into reviewing films as a freelance independent teen at only 13 years old, and how that has led them to finding their voice and finding success - now reviewing films at Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and more. Learn more about Rendy's thoughts on movies at RendyReviews.com and follow them at @rendy_jones.
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Teresa talks to comedian and podcast host Jordan Doll (@RazorLou) about how he still hangs on to guilt for introducing his high school friend to cocaine as teenagers, and how he is sober now but his friend did not get so lucky. We discuss how guilt manifests from family dynamics, the feeling of being a peacemaker, and how to let go of control. Listen to Jordan's podcast Fight Island and Werewolf Radar and follow him online at @RazorLou.
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(First released 9/5/18) Michael Swaim confesses something he's never told anyone - that in high school he played a Mexican character in a play in "brown face". We discuss appropriation, progress, and his growth. Teresa also reveals that she was in a children's theater edition of West Side Story where she was also asked to wear brown face. They also discuss why high school drama students are so horny and Michael talks about a questionable sexual experience. They play a game of Phobia Phobic.
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Teresa talks to improviser and actor Alan Starzinski about his lifelong question of identity. As a child, he reveled in impressions and goofs and as an adult he realizes he examines his personality as a puzzle of pieces he's borrowed from icons and idols around him. We discuss the nature of authenticity and how to pay homage without mockery. Listen to Alan's Clubhouse show C*medy and follow him at @alanstarzinski.
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Teresa talks to comedian River Butcher about how they learned that looking within is the best way to connect to the outer world, and to change anything whether it's relationships, social justice, or just perception of self, there are tangible physical ways of making active change within. We talk about how they started going to therapy to help with coming out, how modern views of animals parallel eating from the tree of knowledge, and more. Follow River and listen to their podcast Three Swings on Forever Dog: @RiverButcher.
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Anna Hossnieh, co-host of Ethnically Ambiguous, comes on the pod to share a hilarious story of how a family gathering in Iran turned into an odd proposal. We discuss what it's like not know direct family members as the children of immigrant parents, and more. Follow Anna and listen to her podcasts The Daily Zeitgeist, Will You Accept This Rose, and more, on iHeartRadio.
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In this special Confidant Confession episode, Teresa talks to Super Confidant Julia, who is a research psychology major with incredible insight on mind + body connection, trauma therapy, and more. She shares her path from musical therapy to research, and gives some tips on how to stay present and use natural instinct to process trauma.
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Comedian and host of Private Parts Unknown Sofiya Alexandra opens up about her heartbreaking experience with miscarriage. When she was undergoing chemotherapy treatments, she froze her embryos and has gone through several surrogates in the last two months. She gets vulnerable and shares how she processes the grief, pain, and how to maintain a positive outlook and keep her faith in tact. We talk about how love is vulnerable and fearless, and how the experience shaped her comedy. Listen to her podcasts 420 Day Fiancee and Private Parts Unknown and follow her at @thesofyia.
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Teresa talks to comedian power couple Martin Urbano and Kelsey Caine for a special Valentines Day episode where they each confess something to the other. We discuss love languages, being a homebody, how to support your partner when you're both in the same creative field, and more. Follow them both at @martinurbano and @kelseycaine and watch their show Power Couple on Rizzle.
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Dana Donnelly confesses in high school she dabbled in selling fake IDs to her classmates. Teresa and Dana discuss growing up in the same high pressure academically oriented hometown in Northern California, how to parent yourself through unprecedented emotions, and when it's time to trust your intuition and get out of a toxic situation. Content warning: eating disorders, suicide. Follow Dana at @danadonly on Twitter and @hottestdana on Instagram.
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Season 4 premiere! Teresa talks to Tik Tok and spiritual pilgrim Kyglo about how they used their own fear of spiders to conquer other spiders. We discuss the non-binary approach to reprogramming our brains, how to interact with trolls online, and more. Follow Kyglo on Tik Tok at @kyglo555.
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Originally recorded October 2019. Teresa interviews her twin sister Jenyi, a DJ and musician in Los Angeles, on their shared 30th birthday. Jenyi tells her something she's never told her before - that she used to think she could control her period cycle with her mind. They talk about how they went to opposite extremes growing up in order to cope with trauma, and Jenyi tells Teresa what she really thinks of Teresa's jokes about her. Follow Jenyi on IG at @hauskaat and follow the podcast at @leresatee.
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Originally recorded October 2018. In this solo episode of the podcast, Teresa confesses how she questioned her gender in her late teens and how how it affected her sexuality. If you want to help support transgender rights, consider giving to the Transgender Law Center, which helps to advocate for transgender citizens through legal counsel and law creation: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
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Teresa recaps 2020's top 10 clips of You Can Tell Me Anything with commentary and some shoutouts. With converations from pre-pandemic, mid pandemic, and the recent past, we get into all sorts of memories. And, we end with a special song produced by Youngh3artbreak with Teresa speaking from her... heart.
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Teresa talks to comedian Tanner Oliver about his teenage years accidentally selling adderrall to his classmates, and how he earnestly baked pastries for his customers for good customer service. We discuss ADHD diagnosis in children to adults, as well as what it was like growing up with a psychiatrist parent. Tanner hosts the podcast Anomaly Homily, and you can follow him at @tannerocomedy.
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Teresa talks to filmmaker and former Cracked colleague Adam Ganser about his conflicting desire to be a good cook and his resistance to social norms. We discuss the idea of adjusting goals for their true motivations, ignoring unnecessary pressure from society, and what it means to be a comedy film director in a world of performers. Check out his films at ganserfilms.com and listen to his podcast on the Small Beans Network.
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RERELEASE! Laci Mosley (Florida Girls, Scam Goddess) confesses that she used to work at a bar that hosted foot fetish parties in the basement. We talk about her journey as an actress from New York City to Los Angeles, how she knew it was time to leave New York, and they play a game about her expertise - scams. Check out Scam Goddess on Team Coco's Podcast Network!
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James III (Astronomy Club, Black Mirror), talks to Teresa about how he walked with his college class in 2008 but did not finish his degree until 2017. We get into our niche love of absurd plays, why it took him so long to finish one missing course, and how he is doing in the pandemic. Watch his Netflix sketch show Astronomy Club and follow James III at @james3rdcomedy.
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This Good Confessions episode is here just in time to look back on the election victory and all the positive vibes that have been difficult yet necessary to keep our strength going. With confessions from Hannah Berner, Troy Walker, Liz Magee, and more, this is a fun episode with Teresa's commentary in between. Enjoy!
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Teresa releases her third annual solo confession, this time sharing how difficult it is to make choices, because she gets overwhelmed with wanting to make the right one. She talks about how this has stunted her emotional growth in relationships, and how she has worked to now understand how choosing is empowering, even when the choice is wrong. Listen and follow her at @leresatee!
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Teresa talks to long time comedy friend from NY Irene Hartmann about how she worked through trauma to find happiness in 2020. She discusses working in a fulfilling but stressful political job, how she managed her anxieties in a positive and productive way, and how she feels about the pandemic and future of the country.
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Teresa talks to filmmaker Russell Goldman about using his pain to make his films. They talk about how his social anxiety after a breakup inspired him to write his latest short "I Make Good Sounds At Parties". They discuss how he first explored and discovered he was bisexual and play a game where they make headlines bisexual. Watch Russell Goldman's film "I Make Good Sounds at Parties" at russellgoldman.com and follow him at @russell_goldman.
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Hannah Berner confesses that she farted on a guy while they were fooling around, and discusses how she got over the embarrassment. Teresa and Hannah discuss the constrictions of feminine expectations as well as healthy dating habits and trauma. Hannah Berner is a cast member on Bravo's Summer House, and the host of the new talk show Chat Room. You can listen to her podcast, "Berning In Hell" and follow her at @beingbernz.
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Dominique Gelin confesses that she wants more from Democrats and believes speaking the truth, even the ugly truth, will help us get closer to the ideals we are aiming for. We talk about how to trust yourself to ask for help when you need it, and how we shouldn't fake org*sms when it comes to political leaders. Dominique Gelin is the co-host of Ladies Love the Layover, Comedy Quarantine, and you can follow her at @dominique_gelin.
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Liz Magee talks to Teresa about what it's like getting back to dating during a pandemic after a long term relationship. We discuss how to get ghosted progressively, what a 9am dick pic means, and more. Liz Magee is a comedian and writer on All That and created All Female Reboot. Follow her at @jokesmagee.
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Teresa talks to comedian Irene Tu, who confesses that during quarantine, she looked up an ex-girlfriend she hasn't spoken to in years and discovered her baby blog. They discuss the impulse to check on ex's and discover they both learned to speak English when on their first day of school. Irene Tu has performed at Clusterfest, Outside Lands, opened for Patton Oswalt, W Kamau Bell, and you can follow her at @irene_tu.
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Teresa talks to a machine learning expert Douglas Clarke who gets into the nitty gritty of how machine learning algorithms are trained and come out biased in instances like law enforcement facial recognition programs and more. We discuss the similarities between parenting and machine learning, and Teresa is shocked to learn tarot cards and the occult are popular with data scientists. Follow Douglas Clarke and check out his photography blog at https://observationsfromthedprk.com.
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Troy Walker confesses that he is a democrat, in the sense that he not only votes democratic, but also finds value in the way the Democratic Party and its leaders have attempted to bridge the gap towards progress through their policies and actions. We deconstruct the criticisms of Joe Biden from the liberal left and why centrist has become a negative word, as well as dissect the realities of idealism versus practical application. We also dig into feelings in our game inspired by the Feelings Wheel, and more. Troy Walker is a comedian, lawyer, was a "New Face" at Just For Laughs originally from Denver, and now in Los Angeles. You can follow him at @TroyWalkeresq.
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This Good Confessions episode is PACKED with positive quarantine vibes, we go back to the first month of remote podcasts and recap only the positive intros from each episode, including an all new good confession from Teresa at the beginning, and a Confidant submitted confession at the very end. Enjoy! Guests include Ify Nwadiwe, Cody Heller, Cameron Espostio, Jes Tom, Ryan Beck and more!
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Jason Saenz confesses that he has a tough time having tough conversations in friendships, romantic relationships, and how he has worked through and made progress in his patterns with his now wife and partner. Jason Saenz is a standup comedian and actor, recently appeared on Comedy Central's Corporate, and co-created the show Ya Killin' Me with Nick Turner on Comedy Central Snapchat. You can follow him at @jasoncsaenz
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Stevie talks about how she discovered her body, sexuality, and how wanting to have a dick during sex helped her discover she was lesbian. We talk about her experience growing up in a conservative community with gay parents, and more. Stevie Wain is a standup comedian and the host of That's So Gay. You can follow her at @stayfunny_wain.
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Teresa talks to Cameron Esposito, author of "Save Yourself" and host of Queery podcast, about her recent rift with standup in her identity. She shares her experience with therapy as well as how she has been coping in the early days of quarantine. Note :We recorded this episode in the first 100 days of quarantine and a lot has happened in the world since then. Cameron Esposito is a standup comedian, writer, podcast host, and her debut book "Save Yourself" is out now and available in audiobook. Follow her at @cameronesposito.
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Teresa talks to Cody Heller, creator of the show DUMMY starring Anna Kendrick in an Emmy nominated role, about how she faked multiple injuries as a kid including a broken arm and getting braces. She also confesses a bonus secret about engineering her own vibrator out of a pen when she was younger. Cody Heller is a writer, showrunner, and creator of the show DUMMY on Quibi. You can follow her on IG at @normalheller.
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Teresa talks to rising Tik Tok star Claira Janover, who was doxxed by right wing conservative Twitter for posting about the Black Lives Matter movement online. She discusses what happened from losing her job, getting death threats online from trolls, and explains asymmetrical entrance to power and how she challenges herself to think critically in her own belief system. Claira Janover was pushed into the media spotlight when prominent conservatives on Twitter harassed her for posting about the BLM movement. You can follow her story on Tik Tok at @Cjanover and read her writing here: https://medium.com/@cjanover/what-happened-to-claira-janover-3dc16768b461a
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Teresa talks to comedian Vivian Martinez about her double life in tech, we discuss how the internet has changed our perception of what is 'real' and what to believe, how we can use technology to heal trauma and find truth, and the dangers of losing democracy if there is no representation in tech. We also discuss the fallacy of the binary when it comes to human thinking. Vivian Martinez hosts The Vivian Show and you can follow her at @vivianizcool.
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Jake Flores talks to Teresa how to think critically about government and economic structures outside of the capitalism vs communism narrative. They discuss inner vs outer world motivations. He also explains common misconceptions about Marxism. Jake Flores is a comedian and host of Pod Damn America, and you can follow him at @feraljokes.
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Maggie Mae Fish confesses that she competed in a pageant as a teenager, and they discuss the coded language and politics in the world of pageants, and also espouse on the values and positive friendships that were gleaned, and it wouldn't be Pride month without mentioning the intersection of their respective queer identities with their expression of femininity and dominance as teenagers. Maggie Mae Fish is a comedian, actress, and you can follow her online at @MaggieMaeFish.
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Teresa talks to journalist and author Anne Nelson about the misinformation campaign the radical right is using to skew voters in swing states and beyond. She breaks down some tactics the strategists behind Trump and other conservative campaigns use to polarize and radicalize Americans. Her book "Shadow Network: Media Money and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right" is available now. Follow her on Twitter: @anelsona.
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Teresa pauses on guest episodes to give an update on protesting, quarantine, and where she is mentally right now.
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Ryan Beck confesses he is hooked on everything Shondaland, and stans Shonda Rhimes shows from Grey's Anatomy to Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder. He admits he started watching because his wife recommended it and now loves the drama of the shows. Ryan Beck is a standup comedian and writer, he wrote and stars in the interactive short film We Need To Talk, and was in the first class of Comedy Central Digital Creators. You can follow him at @iamryanbeck.
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Bridgett Greenberg confesses that she accidentally broke up with someone on Valentine's Day. We talk about why it's difficult to reject or express your feelings about someone, how avoidance can manifest, and what she learned from that experience. Bridgett Greenberg is a producer and the host of Rough Stuff. You can follow her at @bridgett_greenberg.
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Chris Calogero confesses the story of how he punched a window on a trip to visit his friend's college and was subsequently banned from the campus. We talk about what it was like partying before smart phones and play a game that's a twist on movie plot twists. Chris Calogero is a standup comedian in New York and was recently featured in NY Times as a comic to watch during quarantine for his unique character videos on Twitter. Follow him at @realchriscal.
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Sam Oh confesses that when he was 16 he stole 9 pairs of Calvin Klein underwear from Macy's all at once, in an ultimate heist he planned and executed. We talk about how Calvin Klein underwear factored into his sexual awakening and more. Sam Oh is a comedian and UCB performer. You can follow him on IG at @samohisdead.
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Jes Tom confesses that they lost their virginity on prom night, and planned it that way, like a teen movie cliche. As a self-identifying edgy and counter culture comic, they talk about how they at heart just wanted to be a romantic in high school. We discuss their experience in poly vs monogamous relationships, and play a game all about Asian snacks and their slang definitions. Jes Tom is a comedian, sex advocacy educator, and hilarious writer. You can follow them on Twitter and Instagram at @jestom.
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Ify Nwadiwe confesses that he tries to be the cool dad to his daughter and let her eat snacks and watch TV, and we talk about how working in TV has shaped his opinion on freedom around his daughter watching it, and get into parenting styles and more. We also play a game of porn parody video game puns called If It Exists...Ify Nwadiwe is a comedian, writer, and podcaster, and you can listen to his podcast Nerdificent, and watch him on Superpunch and more. Follow him at @ifynwadiwe
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All good confessions all episode long, including a confidant submitted confession and guests from pre-quarantine. Submit your confession for a future episode at tellmeanythingpod@gmail.com
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Drama Del Rosario confesses that he was born for social distancing. He talks about how he actually enjoys the quarantine aspect of having to stay inside and communicate through video calls, despite being a documentary filmmaker that others presume to be an extrovert. Drama Del Rosario is a documentary filmmaker and BAFTA grant recipient, you can watch his short film In This Family on Revry as well as his latest projects Act Like a Woman and I'm Okay And Neither Are You by following him at @Dramadelrosario.
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Mel Owens tells the story of how she had to go in the middle of a busy New York street in broadlight once, and the angel that helped her get through it. We talk about her positive attitude towards the unfortunate events in life, and reminisce about New York sketch group days. Mel Owens is a comedian and writer and currently a Buzzfeed Creator Fellow in LA. You can follow her work at @melowens.
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Ryan Estrada confesses that ever since he was young, he believed in the grand gestures of romantic movies and TV shows, which led him to getting off an international plane in the name of love... unfortunately things did not go according to expectations. We talk about how he's evolved his view on love and why he's always the optimist when it comes to lifes mishaps. Ryan Estrada is a cartoonist and writer and co-wrote the graphic novel Banned Book Club with his wife. Follow his work at ryanestrada.com.
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Tessa Skara confesses that she's been out and proud for years but is now in her first real relationship with a woman. We talk about her first marriage with her ex-husband, how she discovered she was queer, looking for answers in psychics, and her love of reality shows. Tessa Skara is a comedian and actress and has appeared on High Maintenanc, and was featured in the CBS Diversity Showcase this year. You can follow her at @tessafuckinskara.
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Anya Volz confesses that she sells nudes to her internet reply guys and tells the story of how the business plan all started with a friendly arrangement with an old flame. We talk about respect, how to get it, and discuss what it's like to learn to love yourself through visualization. Anya Volz is a comedian in New York and host of Thirst Trap Comedy Show and you can follow her at @anyavolz.
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Jonathan Braylock confesses that he chose not to have sex until he was married, and we talk about his faith journey, as well as how meeting his wife outside of church opened him up to shift perspectives. We also play a game about movie characters with secrets. Jonathan Braylock is an actor and comedian, and part of the comedy group Astronomy Club, and co-host of the podcast Black Men Can't Jump in Hollywood. You can Astronomy Club on Netflix and follow him at @jonbraylock.
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It's a special Sunday episode of all good confessions! Catch up on the good confessions of 2020 so far, featuring clips from guests such as Lindsay Adams, Bri Pruett, Nick Nemeroff, Mav Viola + more.
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Erica Spera gets honest about having Herpes, tells the story of how she got it a few years ago, the experience of finding out and how it's affected dating and mental health, and addresses misconceptions around it. We also play a game around athlete's superstitions. Erica Spera is a comedian and co-host of the podcast Shooters Gotta Shoot. Catch her late night comedy set on The Late Late Show with James Corden and follow her at @spericaa.
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Molly Ruben-Long confesses that in college, she peed on her boyfriend's floor after drinking too much, and we talk about being newly single, why she feels she has to earn love in a relationship, and play a game of Fck Fck F*ck. Molly Ruben-Long is a comedian and host of the Well Behaved podcast and has appeared on Viceland's Flophouse and Uproarious. You can follow her at @mollyrubenlong.
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Brett Maline comes clean that when he was a child, he used to pick his boogers in bed and wipe them on the wall - on purpose! We talk about his refusal to use a kleenex, how he went from nose picker to comedian, including owning a clogging studio and performing in a band, and we play a game with Reddit Confessions. Brett Maline is a comedian and performer at UCB and was featured in the CBS Diversity Showcase. You can follow him at @breezy__f__baby.
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Mav Viola confesses that she stood up for a friend in school by leaving a threatening note in her bully's locker, and then got detention for it. We talk about her sense of justice, how to break co-dependent patterns, and discuss the modern narcissist and more. Mav Viola is a hilarious comedian in Los Angeles and you can follow her at @mavviola.
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Nick Nemeroff confesses that in high school, he changed his report card grade before giving it to his parents, and would have gotten away with it if it weren't for his astute brother. He also talks about his fear of death and how he's confronted his fears in therapy. Nick Nemeroff is a standup comedian from Canada and currently lives in Los Angeles. You can catch his Conan set online and follow him at @nicknemeroff.
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Bri Pruett confesses that she used Craigslist as a hookup app long before the days of Tinder, and how she was able to express her sexuality through positive interactions from the site. We also talk about the positive aspects of the internet, and how to do Instagram without feeling bad. Bri Pruett is a standup comedian and writer and produces hit shows such as Faded and High Priestess, and you can follow her at @bripruett. (Music Credits: "Pride" by Kevin Macleod, Shipwrecked Sailor)
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Neel Ghosh confesses that before comedy, he was a saxophone major in college and grew up as a competitive band nerd before that. He talks about how music influenced his world outlook, and they talk about parental expectations and growing up in Iowa as one of the only Indian families. Neel Ghosh is a standup comedian in Los Angeles. He co-hosts the Night Voyage show and you can follow him at @neel.ghosh.
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Lindsay Adams (Bake Stuff with Lindsay) confesses she used Myspace as a dating service when she was in high school. We talk about how she walked Jennifer Hudson's dogs, dated older guys in her youth, and discuss what the confusing experience of looking back on predatorial relationships as an adult with more knowledge. Lindsay Adams is a comedian in Los Angeles and host of her baking comedy show @bakestuffwlindsay.
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Laci Mosely (Florida Girls, Scam Goddess) confesses that she used to work at a bar that hosted foot fetish parties in the basement. We talk about her journey as an actress from New York City to Los Angeles, how she knew it was time to leave New York, and they play a game about her expertise - scams. Listen to her podcast Scam Goddess on Earwolf and follow her at @divalaci.
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RE-RELEASE: Mary Beth Barone drops the bomb that she's in love with her best friend. Despite them having both talked about their feelings and attraction for each other, they've never acted on it because they don't want to risk their friendship. We also talk about her struggles with eating disorders in college and why she gets jealous at other people's art. Mary Beth Barone is a standup comedian from New York and is the writer and star of the short film Mary Beth's Sex Tape. She also hosts the podcast Mildly Offensive. You can follow her at @marybethbarone.
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In this end of the year recap episode, Teresa catches you up some of her top moments of 2019 from the show. This is no particular order nor is it the definitive best clips, but these are some strong moments that cover a breadth of topics, from learning about her sister's eating disorder to a frank conversation with her comedy mentor, and more. Teresa introduces each clip with her commentary. Some guests include Anthony Atamanuik, Nick Turner, Nori Reed, Biniam Bizuneh, Steph Tolev, Emma Willmann, Joe Kwaczala, Lamar Woods and more. Follow the pod at @tellmeanythingpod.
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Katie Willert opens up about her suicide attempt and how she was able to get help and healthy again. We talk about her anxiety as a child, why she finally started medication, and how to speak to your friends who are suicidal. Katie Willert is a comedian and performer from Cracked, known for her role on After Hours and more, andyou can follow her and her work at @kawillert. TW: Suicide
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Sam Wiles confesses that he found his voice through the college republicans club and it wasn't until he spent time working for conservative company Fox News that he realized he didn't believe in the culture and viewpoints surrounding his lifestyle. He talks about finding identity in a predominantly white midwestern background, and how he eventually found his true calling in comedy. Sam is a comedian in Los Angeles and you can follow him at @samwiles.
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Mary Houlihan confesses that when she was in 8th grade, she had a secret boyfriend from another school. We talk about her childhood growing up in Jersey and her path from art school to comedy. Mary Houlihan is a standup comedian, artist, and actress. Watch her web-series CEO Skyscraper, and follow her on Instagram at @maryhoulie.
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Emma Willmann confesses that she stepped in poop at a family reunion in elementary school and blamed it on a homeless person. Teresa absolves her of the guilt, and she also confesses to pretending to be a man on chat rooms growing up. We talk about relationships red flags and text mishaps. Emma Willmann is a standup comedian that can be seen on Netflix and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She hosts the podcast Inside the Podcast and you can follow her at @emmawillmann.
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Biniam Bizuneh confesses the story of how he got swindled out of his car when he was leaving Los Angeles to live with his friend on a farm, and how he got out of his spiralling depression and made it back into comedy after a much needed break. Biniam Bizuneh has written for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, performed on Comedy Central, and you can watch his series "How to Be Broke" on Comedy Central Digital or follow him at @biniambiz.
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Dave Ross confesses that he sometimes has violent thoughts, while in real life he is terrified of physical confrontation. We talk about the expectations of men to fight and where the thoughts come from when he has never actually been violent. They discuss how gender roles have affected their fantasies, and why the fear of getting beat up can seem worse than actually getting beat up. Dave Ross is a comedian that has appeared on The Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, and has a hilarious album out now called The Only Man Who Has Ever Had Sex available at guns.sex.beer. Follow him at @davetotheross.
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Corie Johnson confesses what it was like to grow up with addict parents, and how that affected her sense of humor. We talk about her taking on the caretaker role for her friends, how her best friend got her to start going to therapy, and what weight loss boarding school was like. Corie Johnson is a standup comedian and you can follow her at @uncoriedinated.
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It's a Halloween spooky confession! Ryan Singer confesses the spooky story of how he encountered the supernatural at Skinwalker Ranch, while looking for Bigfoot. We talk about all things occult, paranormal, and why people are sometimes skeptical of unexplained phenomenons in the face of live evidence. Ryan Singer is a comedian and host of the podcast Me & Paranormal You, and you can get his album "Free Love" out now. Follow him at @rysing.
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It's a special birthday episode! Teresa interviews her twin sister Jenyi, a DJ and musician in Los Angeles, on their shared 30th birthday. Jenyi tells her something she's never told her before - that she used to think she could control her period cycle with her mind. They talk about how they went to opposite extremes growing up in order to cope with trauma, and Jenyi tells Teresa what she really thinks of Teresa's jokes about her. Follow Jenyi on IG at @djhauskaat and follow the podcast at @leresatee.
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In continuing the annual tradition of a solo episode in her birthday week, host Teresa Lee confesses that she has a hard time letting go of clothes that belonged to other people. Specifically, she talks about how she used to keep shirts given to her by crushes, and how that eventually transitioned into her hanging on to her little brother's clothes after he committed suicide. She talks about attachment, insecurity, and learning to let go. Teresa is the host of You Can Tell Me Anything and you can follow her at @leresatee. Follow the podcast: @tellmeanythingpod.
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Sydney Steinberg confesses that after dating her first boyfriend for 6 months, she could not let go of the relationship for 4 years after. We talk about attachment styles, what drives someone to hold onto a relationship even when it's not working, and how she broke her pattern and find a healthy loving relationship. We also talk about what it means when exes message your siblings, and how accepting yourself makes you attractive to others. Sydney Steinberg is a comedian, writer, and performer from UCB, and has appeared on The Cool Kids, College Humor, Cracked, and more. You can follow her at @sydsteinbo. Follow the podcast: @tellmeanythingpod.
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Ellory Smith confesses she drove for her first year and a half in Los Angeles without car insurance. We talk about how she copes with dark thoughts through Twitter, why she stays in relationships far longer than she wants, and why she thinks nobody should get married before 38. Ellory Smith is a comedian and Emmy award nominated writer. She hosts the comedy show Funnilingus and you can follow her at @ellory_smith. Follow the podcast: @tellmeanythingpod.
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Nori Reed confesses that even though she's Korean, she didn't learn to use chopsticks until she was 11 years old. We talk about being first generation, cultural appropriation vs appreciation, and growing up as the only Korean in Kentucky. Nori Reed is a standup comedian. She has opened for Amy Poehler and hosts the show Man Haters. You can follow her at @norireed. Follow the pod: @tellmeanythingpod Follow Teresa: @leresatee Join the Super Confidant Newsletter with $5 to Paypal.me/Youcantellmeanything
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Riley Silverman confesses she loves to watch amateur singers on Youtube sing showtunes, Disney songs, all of it. We talk about what it means to be a Disney gay and her love of musicals and play a game about Disneyland park secrets. Riley Silverman is a comedian and host of Troubled Waters podcast on Maximum Fun. She is a D&D expert and has appearedon Syfy, Nerdist, and more. You can follow her at @rileysilverman on IG and @rileyjsilverman on Twitter. Follow the pod: @tellmeanythingpod
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Nick Turner confesses he was in a political play that the government started spying on, by way of secret actors. We talk about tricking audiences in Kalamazoo, why being bad at Twitter sucks for comedy. Nick Turner is a comedian and host of Get Rich Nick on Earwolf, he's been on Comedy Central, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and you can follow him at @nickturners. Follow the podcast at: @tellmeanythingpod Music by: Incompetech, Shipwrecked Sailor, Cody Johnston
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Robbie Bruens confesses to how lying to a TV producer he idolized while on set was a turning point in an abusive relationship he finally decided to get out of. We talk about why it's difficult to leave abusive partners and how soon after trauma is okay to talk about on stage. Robbie Bruens is the host of The Last Show in The World. You can follow him at @robbiebruenz. IG: @tellmeanythingpod Music by: Cody Johnston Outro by: Shipwrecked Sailor
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Will Weldon confesses that he has hangups about going poop in public restrooms. His anxiety has caused him to leave work and school just to go home! We also play Fuck You or Fuck Yeah. Will Weldon is a comedian and actor and has appeared on This Is Not Happening, This American Life, and in the upcoming film "Too Late" with Fred Armisen. Get his album, Fuck This Guy, and follow him at @oldmanweldon. Follow this podcast: IG: @tellmeanythingpod Twitter, IG: @leresatee Paypal.me/youcantellmeanything
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Lamar Woods confesses that he has a bully at his gym. They talk about what it means to be a lunk or a soft boy, how to tune out fears when meditating, and play a game called Was This Gift Given to a World Leader or a Celebrity With a High IMDB Star Meter? Lamar Woods is a comedian and writer in Los Angeles. He's written for New Girl, Single Parents, and the movie It's a Party, which he also stars in. You can follow him at @prophmatic. Follow the pod: @tellmeanythingpod
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Mary Jane French confesses that a guy she got intimate was arrested shortly after for being a pedophile. We talk about what that discovery was like, how it affected her approach to comedy, a little bit of ethical non-monogamy, coping, and more. Mary Jane French is a standup comedian originally from Richmond, VA, and is now living in Los Angeles, CA. She produces the show Femmes the Rules and you can follow her at @maryjanefrench. Join the Super Confidant Newsletter: paypal.me/youcantellmeanything
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Nicole confesses that in high school, she suspects she was the inciting incident for her classmate's path down to heroin addiction. We discuss fate, nihilism, and how to beat procrastination. Nicole Conlan is a comedian and writer in Los Angeles, CA. She has performed at Sketchfest and is currently writing a series for Audible. She can be followed at @thenicoleconlan. Follow this podcast at @tellmeanythingpod Follow Teresa at @leresatee
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Kevin Yee talks about how he let a stranger on the internet take him to London and Paris, and why it turned out to be a bad idea. They talk about how to spot red flags and the difference between idealization and realism. They also play a game guessing obscure Broadway musicals. Kevin Yee is a standup comedian and his short film "About a Short Film" at Outfest. You can follow him at @kevinyeedotcom. Music by Cody Johnston, Incompetech, Shipwrecked Sailor
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Georgea Brooks confesses she had imaginary friends ever since she was a child. She talks about growing up as an only child, her fantasy relationships with celebrities, and play a game of Rant or Rave. Georgea Brooks is a comedian in Los Angeles. She hosts the show Last Show in the World and has an album out called Cash Money. You can follow her at @georgeabrooaks. Follow this podcast: @tellmeanythingpod Music: Theme song by Cody Johnston Outro by Shipwrecked Sailor
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Kenny DeForest confesses that when he was in high school, he and his friends used to throw cakes at cars. We also talk about boundaries, his move to Los Angeles, and astrology. Kenny DeForest is a standup comedian that has appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Follow him at @kennydeforest. Intro: Incompetech Outro: Shipwrecked Sailor Theme Song: Cody Johnston Get the Confidant newsletter & support the podcast: Paypal.me/youcan tellmeanything
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Lily Du admits that she used to hack her boyfriend's emails when she thought he was cheating. She explains how to use a keystroke logger and gets into how she used to be paranoid about relationships. We talk about trust and safety, Teresa's experience with cheaters, and about Lily's move cross country for her new job. Lily Du is a cast member at College Humor. Follow her at @lily_d. Follow the podcast: @tellmeanythingpod Follow Teresa: @leresatee
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Noah Findling confesses that when him and his girlfriend moved into a new apartment together, they had an intense cockroach problem. We talk about how to deal with self doubt and insecurity, communicating crazy thoughts in relationships, and get into the cockroach infestation. Noah Findling is a standup comedian in Los Angeles, CA. Follow him at @noahbuilttheark. Theme song by Cody Johnston BG Music by Incompetech Outtro Music by Shipwrecked Sailor
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Alise Morales confesses that she still sleeps with her baby blanket and was a thumb sucker for too far into her adult life. We talk about security, dreams, and listen to a confession from a listener. Alise Morales is a comedian and creator of Roast of Your 15 Year Old Self. She writes for Betches and voices Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Our Cartoon President. You can follow her at @pandalise. Follow the pod: @tellmeanythingpod Follow Teresa: @leresatee
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Part two of Limestone Comedy Festival confessionals. Teresa talks to comedians about going to sex parties, their love language, and stealing while drunk. Featuring Sam Evans (@reallysamevans), Molly Ruben-Long (@mollyrubenlong), Caitlin Peluffo (@caitlinpeluffo), and Hayden Kristal (@haydenkristal). Get on the Confidant newsletter ($5 by the 5th of the month): Paypal.me/youcantellmeanything Music: Intro BG, Transitions by Kevin McLeod of Incompetech Outro by Shipwrecked Sailor
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Teresa holds confessionals at Limestone Comedy Festival in Bloomington, IN. Comedians at the festival confess to their deepest darkest secrets, such as being afraid of styrofoam, lying about hating dogs, and licking the salt off Ritz crackers at someone else's expense. Follow the podcast: @tellmeanythingpod Transition music from https://filmmusic.io: "Ice Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Outro music: Shipwrecked Sailor
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Francis Cronin confesses that after finishing his time in the Irish Army, he owned a bar in Mexico. He tells a few adventurous stories from his time living there, including a run-in with a drug cartel lord. Francis Cronin is an Irish born standup comedian, activist, and documentarian. He walked and slept in a tent for a year to raise awareness for homelessness. You can follow him at @glowpunk. Follow this podcast at @tellmeanythingpod and follow Teresa at @leresatee. Engineer: Samee Junio
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Steph Tolev admits she tends to get road rage while driving, but that's just because she's a better driver than everyone she knows. She talks about how she lets out her frustrations on the road and they also discuss body image in Hollywood. Steph Toleve is a comedian in Los Angeles, with a Comedy Central Digital series coming out in July. She was a Comedy Central Up Next performer and you can follow her at @stephtolev. Follow this podcast: @tellmeanythingpod Follow Teresa: @leresatee
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Anthony Atamanuik confesses that he used to be an incel as a teen. We talk about the effects of toxic masculinity on men, and how dangerous cancel culture can be for progress. We also answer some Would I Be The Asshole questions on Reddit. Anthony Atamanuik is the creator of The President Show on Comedy Central, and is known for his Donald Trump satirical impressions. He's a comedian, writer, and will be performing Trump Vs Bernie 2020 at San Diego Comic Con. Follow him at @therealactualtony.
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Daniel O'Brien confesses to faking his dad's death in kindergarten just to get out of trouble. He talks about how he dealt with conflict as a child and how it's affected his relationships as an adult. Daniel O'Brien is a comedian and currently writes for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. He wrote the bestselling book How to Fight Presidents and was formerly a comedian at Cracked. You can follow him at @DOB_inc. IG: @tellmeanythingpod Outro Music by: Shipwrecked Sailor Theme song by: Cody Johnston
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Marlena Rodriguez confesses that she nearly developed an eating disorder after starting new medication that caused her to lose weight rapidly. Marlena Rodriguez is a comedian from Chicago by way of New York. She's written for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Silicon Valley, and has been seen on Comedy Central and HBO Latino. Follow her at @marlenagotalife. Follow this podcast: @tellmeanythingpod Follow Teresa: @leresatee
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Live from the Comedy Central Stage! Brendan Scannell confesses to having an accident in his pants followed by a celebrity sighting, Gaby Dunn confesses to using witchcraft to seducing her first sexual partner, and therapist Anais Plasketes analyzes their confessions live on stage. Recorded at Comedy Central Stage in Los Angeles, produced by Sammee Junio. You can follow Brendan online at @BrendanScannell. You can follow Gaby online at @gabyroad. Theme Song: Cody Johnston Music by: Shipwrecked Sailor
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Clark Jones confesses that he pretends to be other people in his head constantly. We talk about relationships, dating, therapy as cheat codes, and why he mimics other people when he interacts in life. Clark Jones is a standup comedian and writer. He has appeared on Crashing, Starz, Comedy Central, and has a new album out called "First of All". Follow him online at @theclarkjones. Theme Song: Cody Johnston Music: Skating in an empty pool by Shipwrecked Sailor
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Danielle confesses that she went to a Montessori school and discusses how she loved school until she had to transfer to a traditional setting. She talks about struggling with childhood depression and how it affected her learning ability as a child. Danielle Perez is a standup comedian from Los Angeles, and has been seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live and played at Laughing Skull Comedy Festival and Women in Comedy Festival. Follow her at @divadelux.
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Ellie McElvain confesses that she skipped her grandma's funeral to attend a One Direction concert. Ellie McElvain is a writer and cast member of Good Mythical Morning, a standup comedian, and a dog mom. You can follow her at @elliemce. Follow this podcast on IG: @tellmeanythingpod Follow Teresa: @leresaee Music: "Farm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Theme Song: Cody Johnston
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Blake Wexler confesses that he thinks about getting a brain aneurysm everyday, ever since his father almost died from one. We talk about the effect of his father's accident on his childhood, how he copes with anxiety now, and play a game all about award winning dialogue. Blake Wexler is a standup comedian. His album is called Stuffed Boy and you can follow him at @blakewexler.
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Mary Beth Barone drops the bomb that she's in love with her best friend. Despite them having both talked about their feelings and attraction for each other, they've never acted on it because they don't want to risk their friendship. Mary Beth Barone is a standup comedian from New York and is the writer and star of the short film Mary Beth's Sex Tape.You can follow her at @marybethbarone. Music: "Farm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In this episode, Sara Benincasa tells Teresa about the year she took Plan B ten times and how it got her to quit drinking. She talks about her drinking days and they talk about personal growth and how it takes constant checking in. Sara Benincasa is a comedian and author of the book Real Artists Have Day Jobs as well as many other titles. You can follow Sara at @SaraJBenincasa. Follow the pod: @tellmeanythingpod
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Robert Evans confides that when he first moved to Los Angeles he had an eating disorder. We talk about his lifelong relationship with running, how he obsessed over food, how he recovered, and why anti-drug classes didn't work. Robert Evans hosts the podcast Behind the Bastards and former editor of Cracked.com. You can follow him online at @IwriteOk. Follow this podcast on Instagram: @tellmeanythingpod
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From Ryan's realistic dreams about Eddie to Eddie's yearning hope for them to be more than just creative partners, Ryan Pigg and Eddie Furth from Netflix's Historical Roast get real with each other about their relationship and more. Eddie Furth and Ryan Pigg created and host the show Historical Roast and Fictional Roast, which is coming soon to Netflix. Follow @historicalroast and @fictionalroast on FB and Instagram. IG: @tellmeanythingpod
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Tom Reimann confesses that he was almost expelled in his private high school for writing "don't send money" on mass mailers to alumni asking for money. We also play a game inspired by criminal best selling authors. Tom Reimann is a writer who has written for Cracked, and currently writes and performs for Gamefully Unemployed. You can follow him at @startthemachine. Theme Song: Cody Johnston Ending Music: Skating by an Empty Pool - Shipwrecked Sailor
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Andrew Ti confesses that he thinks his mom might be a hoarder. They talk about their shared Chinese American identity, and play a game all about celebrities that have quit Instagram just to come back again. Andrew Ti is the host of Yo Is This Racist and you can follow him at @AndrewTi. IG: @tellmeanythingpod Patreon: patreon.com/tellmeanythingpod
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Joe Kwaczala tells Teresa that he can't stop making lists. He has a list of every show he's ever done and has been making lists for years. They talk about the fear of letting go, how to remember ephemeral memories without overdoing it, and how Joe's 31 for 31 videos came about. Joe Kwaczala just taped his Comedy Central Half Hour and is a hilarious standup comedian in Los Angeles. He created 31 videos for his 31st birthday and has a podcast called Who Cares About the Rock Hall. Follow him at @joejoek.
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Madison Shepard confesses that she was a baby mall goth in middle school and high school. She loved shopping at Hot Topic and going to concerts, and tells a story of how she got in trouble trying to go to a Limp Bizkit concert. Madison Shepard is a standup comedian and has an animated series with Comedy Central Digital You can follow her at @madison_shepard. Follow the podcast on IG: @tellmeanythingpod Patreon: Patreon.com/tellmeanythingpod "Poppers and Prosecco" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Marcella Arguello talks about growing up Catholic and why she waited until she was 25 to lose her virginity. We also play a game of Celebrities are Justice Like Us. Marcella Arguello has appeared on Comedy Central. She just released her new album The Woke Bully, which is available for download on Itunes now. Follow her at @marcellacomedy.
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Jared Goldstein confesses that he legitimately pursued a pop star career when he was in his teens and even wrote and recorded songs to get things going. He talks to Teresa about forgiving his mom and they discuss the importance of self parenting and becoming your own source of safety. They also talk about the first joke they each wrote. Jared Goldstein is a former child star and Broadway actor turned hilarious comedian. You can follow him at @heyjaredhey.
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Kat Toledo confesses that she once answered a Craigslist ad with her friend in high school to become a dominatrix at a local dungeon. They talk about kinks, gender dynamics, and more. They also play a game of Over/Under with Pitbull's tweets. Kat Toledo is a comedian from Miami. She's opened for Eric Andre, performed on The Chris Gethard Show, and currently resides in Los Angeles. You can follow her on IG at @kat_toledo.
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Alyssa Limperis of Crazy; In Bed joins Teresa to talk about her anxiety going to sleepovers growing up. Teresa confesses to a sleepover related lie she told her mom in middle school herself. She opens up about being in recovery for eating disorders, and they talk about using coping mechanisms to regain control of their own lives to deal with trauma. Alyssa Limperis is an internet comedian and you can follow her on Twitter at @alyssalimp and on IG at @alyssalimp.
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Happy almost end of 2018 and almost one year of You Can Tell Me Anything! Teresa celebrates the end of the year with a clip show of her top 10 clips of the year. There were so many to choose from, this was very hard. Featuring guests such as Edgar Momplaisir, Jamie Loftus, Caitlin Durante, James Austin Johnson, Tom Thakkar, and more. We'll see you in 2019. Follow YCTMA on IG: @tellmeanythingpod Teresa Lee: @leresatee
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Andrew Collin (Happy Never After Podcast) tells Teresa about how his blackjack addiction led him to almost rob a man in New Orleans. They talk about panic attacks, coping with anxiety, being sober, and why it's important to work on yourself before you can be with someone else. You can follow Andrew online at @andrewtcollin.
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Atsuko Okatsuka (Let's Go Atsuko) tells Teresa about how she got her husband to go with her to swing parties. They talk about getting lonely during the holidays, threesomes, and the need to be good at everything they see. Atsuko Okatsuka is a standup comedian and creator of Disoriented Comedy, Let's Go Atsuko, and more. Her special "They Call Me Stacy" is out on Hulu. You can follow her on social media at @atsukocomedy.
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Katy Stoll (Cracked, Some More News) talks about what it was like growing up with hyperhydrosis in her hands and feet, a condition that made her sweat abnormally more than others, and she confesses how it affected her sex life in college. They talk about Teresa's tendency to self sabotage, how she got around shaving her legs in middle school, and why girls should get angrier when they don't finish in bed. Follow Katy at @katystoll. Follow this pod at @tellmeanythingpod.
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Brodie Reed tells us about his estranged sister and gets into why their relationship is complicated. They talk about boundaries and how to draw them when it's with someone in your family. They also talk about loss, grief, and how Brodie almost inherited an obscene amount of money. Brodie Reed is a very funny standup comedian, writer, and director. He directed the short film Ride Share, and you can follow him at @ayo.bro.bro on Twitter or @ayobrobro on Instagram. IG: @tellmeanythingpod Patreon: patreon.com/tellmeanythingpod
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Amy Miller confesses that she loves staying in the Motel 6 franchise because it makes her feel like she's on the run. She shares her favorite motel memories and they discuss immigrants who vote for Trump amongst other things. They also play a game of Motel 6 or Sick Hotel to test Amy's true love of Motel 6. Amy Miller is a standup comedian that's been on Last Comic Standing and Viceland's Flophouse. You can follow her online at @amymillercomedy.
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Allen Strickland Williams (Conan, Comedy Central) confesses that he hates where he's from, and they have a raw conversation about what it's like to feel such different political and core beliefs from the friends and family you grew up with. They talk about the 2018 Midterm election results as they come in. They discuss manifesting, the idea of following signs from the universe, and play a game all about euphemisms for penises. Follow Allen at @totallyallen.
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On the second part of the Halloween series, Mara Marek from Happy Never After comes on the podcast to share her very very spooky paranormal experience. She has an insane run-in with ghosts at the historical Gettysburg site on a family vacation, and when you listen to it you'll freak out too. Mara Marek is the co-host of Happy Never After podcast and creator of Bike Laugh Heal. You can follow her on Instagram at @maramarek and check out her podcast all about divorce on Apple Podcasts.
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In this Halloween themed session, Alex talks about how he became friends with Post Malone on the internet. He recounts the story of when they went ghost hunting together the first time. Alex Punch is the star of Ten Feet Tall and a correspondent on Good Mythical Morning. You can follow him on Instagram at @punchale or watch him on Good Mythical Morning. Follow You Can Tell Me Anything on Instagram: @Tellmeanythingpod Join our Patreon at patreon.com/tellmeanythingpod
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In this solo episode of the podcast, Teresa confesses how she questioned her gender in her late teens and how how it affected her sexuality. In light of the proposed law to erase the transgender identity, Teresa felt this was a part of her life she wanted to share. If you want to help support transgender rights, consider giving to the Transgender Law Center, which helps to advocate for transgender citizens through legal counsel and law creation: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
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Brandie Posey confesses to taking revenge into her own hands on behalf of her entire swim team when she was only eight years old. We talk about what it was like growing up with her grandmother, not taking other people's shit, and more. Brandie Posey is the co-host of the top rated podcast Lady 2 Lady. She's a standup comedian and creator of the show Picture This. You can follow her at @brandazzle and @lady2ladycomedy.
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The final installment of the Out of Bounds Festival episodes features secret Peruvian boyfriends, a good girl at Burning Man, a reckoning with inappropriate behavior from years ago, and more. Thank you Permanent RCRD for the studio space in Austin, TX and to Out of Bounds Comedy Festival. Follow the guests here: Ky Krebs (@kykrebs), Ruby Willman (@oobfest), Neeraj Srinivasan (@neerandloathing), Norah Yang (@norahyang37), Allison Mick (@allison_mick).
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Daniel Webb talks about making out with another boy at afterschool daycare while the babysitter watched Days of Our Lives. They talk about discovering their sexuality, early crushes, and how to move on from cheaters. Daniel Webb is a standup comedian and recently featured on Up Next by Comedy Central. You can follow him on Instagram at @toyotalopez or visit his site at thedanielwebb.com.
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Teresa talks to performers from the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival… part 2! Minisodes featuring confessions of a fake Facebook account to talk to Disney stars, sending a boyfriend's ex girlfriend a wedding gift, touching Ryan Gosling's butt, and more! Thank you Permanent RCRD for the studio space in Austin, TX and to Out of Bounds Comedy Festival. Find the guests here: Carlton Wilcoxson (IG: @ccwilcoxson), Lindsay Lucido (@lindsaylucido), Pam Ross (@pamnotanderson), Kenice Mobley (Person About Town podcas
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Adam Tod Brown tells the story of how he smoked crack once… or maybe twice. We talk about drugs and new experiences, what people do to cope, and touch on addiction. But it's fun, we swear. Adam Tod Brown is the host of the Unpopular Opinion podcast, a writer and comedian, and has written for Cracked, Playboy, and you can find him online at @adamtodbrown.
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Teresa records a special edition of You Can Tell Me Anything at Out of Bounds Comedy Festival in Austin, TX. Confessions include a lesbian dating men for the first time, a high school secrecy pact broken, and someone who gets arrested for prostitution... Thanks to Permanent RCRD for the studio space in Austin, TX and to Out of Bounds Comedy Festival. Follow Allison Summers (@allisonsummersinsti), Roxxy Haze (@iamroxxyhaze), Arielle Norman (Gender Fluids, Twitter: @pooptampon), SQUISH (The Pack Theater)
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Tom Thakkar talks about how he got into cyber sex on Neopets as a teen and they discuss chat rooms and Teresa's fake identity. They also talk about identity and what it means to "other" yourself, as well as play a game all about celebrity obsessions. Tom Thakkar is the cohost of Comedy Central's You Up on Sirius XM, as well as the cohost of the hit podcast Stand By Your Band, and has been featured on Conan and JFL New Faces. You can follow him on Twitter at @tomathakkar, IG at @tomthakkar.
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Michael Swaim confesses something he's never told anyone - in high school he played a Mexican character in a play in "brown face". We discuss appropriation, progress, and his growth. They play a game of Phobia Phobic. Michael Swaim is the co-creator of Small Beans Podcast Network and a former staff writer and performer at Cracked. He is known for his role in the Webby Award winning After Hours and his many internet writings and musings. Follow him at @SWAIM_CORP and listen to his podcast Small Beans!
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Lisa Chanoux admits that she used to be a Republican and that she once wrote a very opinionated letter to her local fire department about a hot button issue. They talk about the idea of girls who like attention "asking for it" and play a game of Secret Scoring... aka Guess The Movie With Secret In Its Title Based Off of Its Rotten Tomatoes Score. Lisa Chanoux is a standup comedian and host of the popular astrology podcast What's Your Sign? You can follow her on Instagram at @asilnoux.
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Caitlin Durante reveals that she used to work in the porn industry. They talk about Teresa's gogo dancing days as well as play a game all about people getting revenge. Caitlin Durante is the former artistic director of Nerdmelt as well as current co-host of the Bechdel Cast on HowStuffWorks. Follow her at @caitlindurante.
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Eli Olsberg talks about how he went from holding in his emotions as a kid to being open to crying as an adult. They discuss why crying is important, why they cried last, and Teresa talks about how she was called a Blabbermouth as a kid. We also listen to a listener created track as well as answer an email. Eli Olsberg is the host of Performance Anxiety and performed for Van's Warped Tour, Laughing Skull Festival, and sometimes makes dance videos with Teresa. You can follow him online at @eliolsberg.
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Giuilia Rozzi joins us to talk about her bad habit of snooping through her friends things. It comes from a place of love though, don't worry. We answer a listener email about secret baking at the office and more. Giulia Rozzi is a comedian and co-host of the podcast Hopefully We Don't Break Up. She has appeared on Chelsea Lately, Girl Code, and This Is Not Happening. You can follow her at @GiuliaRozzi.
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Geoffrey admits to stealing thousands of dollars from his Catholic School and they discuss the idea of a intrinsic moral compass. Do two wrongs make a right? Also, why do people torture small animals? We also return with another round of Taylor Swift Lyric or Internet Poetry. Geoffrey Asmus was featured in the Just For Laughs New Faces and has performed at Limestone Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, and won the Funniest Person in Madison contest in 2015. Follow him on social at @filthyson.
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Yoni divulges how he stole his best friend's toy and learned to find his moral compass on his own accord. He also has a bonus confession about living with OCD and they discuss how they cope with change and their need for control. They also play a game based on teen magazine confessions. Yoni Lotan is an improvisor, actor, and comedian and has been featured at the Just For Laughs festival and will appear on the upcoming Netflix show Russian Dolls. You can find him at @Yonitime.
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Cody Johnston (Some More News) admits that he was once in a boy band. They talk about his love of music, why the band broke up, why adult actors are hot but high school theater kids are not and play a game based on Reddit confessions. Cody Johnston is a writer and host of the internet news talk show Some More News. Formerly he was the head writer at Cracked Video and also a cast member in After Hours 2.0. You can find him at @drmistercody and check out his podcast Even More News.
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In this episode, Barbara Gray admits to her sort of secret obsession with internet slime videos. She's spent over $100 on slime and discusses why they calm her down. They talk about Teresa's spontaneous impulse to go to church and give their thoughts on Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson's whirlwind engagement. They play a game of Wow Wow Vows about celebrity wedding vows. Barbara Gray is the co-host of the Lady 2 Lady podcast and has appeared on Comedy Central's "Corporate". You can follow her at @babsgray
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In this episode, Jacquis Neal tells us the real reason he was arrested as a teenager that he never told his family or his girlfriend about. They discuss whether lies are acceptable to tell, Teresa admits to lies of her own, and they play a game about parents lying to their kids. Jacquis Neal is the co-host of the Culture Kings podcast and an improviser and actor in Los Angeles. He's a house team member at UCB. Follow him at @jacquisneal. Promo music: "Meatball Parade" (by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Music)
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Jamie Loftus admits that she has never had a drivers license despite buying a car and driving it around Los Angeles for over a year. They play a game guessing confessions from different professions - do bankers really have sex in the security vaults? And they talk about juicy college gossip and why walking around is actually very nice. Jamie Loftus is a comedian, writer, and Twitter extraordinaire and co-host of the popular podcast The Bechdel Cast. You can follow her online at @JamieLoftusHELP.
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Caleb Synan lets out his secret of just how creepy he is when he's alone. He talks about online stalking his way into friendship with other comedians and they discuss what it was like growing up with a preacher for a dad. Then they play a game with Yahoo Answers to see what the best answers for mystery questions might be. Caleb Synan has performed on Conan multiple times and was the winner of the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival. Follow him at @calebsynan.
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Carmen Angelica admits that she believed she caused 9/11 karmically. They talk about the beauty of discovering new things vs the comfort of tried and true obsessions, delve into Carmen's butterfly effect theory, and play a game of You Had Me At What?, a game of rom com confessions. She wrote and stars in the short film"Tight Spot", which was a staff pick on Vimeo. She was a finalist in Sundance Episodic Lab and you can see more of her work at carmenangelica.com or follow her at @carmesancheeses.
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John Trowbridge tells Teresa about his teenage obsession with conspiracy theories and how it led him to almost committing an Illuminati murder. Sort of. They also talk about having a crush on your therapist, why most conspiracy theories end in racism, and how orphanages should be more like Hogwarts. They play a game of Stars, They'll Believe Anything.
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Charles Gould was the first to first kiss in fifth grade, but it was all a lie. He finally reveals the truth behind his first kiss reputation. Teresa and Charles debate if talking shit is good or bad, discuss how to self soothe anxiety, and break down the pros and cons of modern dating habits. Then, they play a game of What is This Youtuber About to Confess?
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Christine Medrano confesses she constantly wonders what her life would have been like if she hadn't choked up on a children's theater audition. They discuss the "could have been" of Teresa's cheerleading career, their shared habit of writing secret letters addressed to crushes, and play a game to guess the Fast Food Employee Confession.
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James Austin Johnson tells the story of how he got Barack Obama's face tatooed on his upper thigh. They talk about men's fashion choices, growing up in a conservative Christian community, and Teresatests JAJ's knowledge of celebrity confessions. James Austin Johnson is a comedian from Tennessee that has appeared in Future Man on Hulu and Coen Brother's Hail Caesar. He was a New Face at Just For Laughs in 2017 and is the co-host of Rod Stewart Live in Los Angeles every Wednesday night at La Cuevita. You can follow him on Instagram at @shrimpJAJ. (Gameshow music by Incompetech)
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Ever Mainard confesses to stealing a classmate's story idea back in elementary school and winning an award with that idea. She regrets it and has never done it since. They discuss the idea of self taught integrity, the case of the co-worker throwing out someone's lunch, and play a game of "Yes, No, or No Comment". Ever Mainard is a stand-up, actor, writer, improviser, all around funny gal. She won Best Actor Award at Outfest for her exceptional acting in the movie "The Feels" where she starred alongside Constance Wu. She's performed at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Riot Festival, Just For Laughs Festival, SF Sketchfest, and more. She's on Twitter at @Evermainard
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Kate Willett admits to being obsessed with joining a cult for a period of time in her life and they discuss seeking acceptance, early girl crushes, and test how ell they know their apologies in a game of "Was this Lena Dunham or Someone Else?" Kate Willett is a comedian, actress, and writer who recently taped her 15 minute special with Netflix. She's appeared on Comedy Central's This is Not Happening as well as Viceland's Flophouse. She has appeared at festivals all over including Just For Laughs, Laughing Skull, SF Sketchfest and LA Riot. Follow Kate on Twitter at @katewillett. Game music by: Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com)
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Edgar Momplaisir gets some vital information off his chest about an incident that occurred at his religious college. They also discuss group therapy, being an emotional tampon, and play a game of "Taylor Swift Lyric or Craigslist Poetry". Edgar Momplaisir is an actor, comedian, and writer. He can be seen in Gus Van Sant's upcoming film Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot. He is the cohost of the podcast Culture Kings and is also a house performer at Upright Citizen's Brigade.
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You want to hear a secret? So does Teresa Lee. That’s why she invited comedians to spill the beans to her about something they want to get off their chest. Whether it’s a story about catfishing a crush, sabotaging a college roommate, or ghosting on an ex - you’ll hear the truth that’s never been heard before. Confessions, rants, apologies, and secrets – Teresa is here to listen to her guests let it all out. Don’t worry, you can tell her anything. Got a secret? Share it with Teresa and it could be played on the podcast: Email it to tellmeanythingpod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 323-388-3521. Music by BENSOUND
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