Comedians Babs Gray, Brandie Posey, and Tess Barker host this hilarious and raw weekly show in which they invite a fourth notable guest to play sleepover games, answer advice and delve into ridiculous tangents. After 500+ episodes, these lifelong friends know a thing or two about comedy and riffing on everything from pop culture to fitness, life hacks, and lady problems. The podcast often features the best in female and queer comic voices. Past guests include Nicole Byer, Jodie Sweetin, Laci ...
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Babs Gray Podcasts
Hosts Tess Barker and Babs Gray lay out everything you need to know about Britney Spears, her controversial conservatorship, and the movement of fans trying to end it. They talk to exclusive sources, examine new sides of the story, and uncover disturbing truths about our legal system that go way beyond Britney.
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Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle explore what it takes to survive as a creative today. From juggling side gigs to redefining success, we dive into the real stories behind making a living when one job just isn’t enough
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Funny women share funny points of view with host Jen O'Donnell who invites a live virual audience to join in.
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(to be read in the voice of Pitbull) Raiza, Oscar, Tony and Carlos bring you the best of the best of lo mejor of Latinx comedy. Join them as they ask, ¿Que te Pica? (What's itching you?), chat with their special guest, and wrap up the show with an improv set that's muy fuego. DALE!
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What Does It Actually Look Like to Make It? with Babs Gray
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Comedian and podcaster Babs Gray joins us to talk about staying creative in the long middle—the part where the dream hasn’t died, but it hasn’t fully arrived either. We get into the quiet power of community, the joy of weird little projects, and why success isn’t always loud. From survival jobs to self-trust, Babs reminds us that showing up for you…
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"Putting on the Splits" ft. Brittany Ross
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Brittany Ross (@iambrittanyross) joins the ladies to talk about her days as a cheerleader, having a waterbed as a child and her podcast Full Out. They also talk about gross ice machines, they play This or That and answer a lady problem about a husband that takes too many baths! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: …
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Can you Career Without a Company? with Colt Cabana
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Wrestler and podcaster Colt Cabana joins Ana and Mike to talk about building a life in wrestling. From getting fired by WWE to becoming a blueprint for sustainable DIY success, Colt breaks down the real economics of creative work—merch tables, mattress money, and all—and why betting on yourself might be the best decision you ever make. Hear the ful…
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Susan Burke joins the ladies to talk about ordering sandwiches from counters at the grocery store, meal prepping, Susan's losses from the Eaton fire and the best way to buy from discount stores. They also talk about jobs they would want when the world ends and answer a lady problem about a boyfriend who wants to move back to his hometown! Have a la…
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"Oprah’s Impersonator Club" ft. Jenny Yang
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Jenny Yang (@jennyyangtv) joins the ladies to talk about the Riyadh comedy festival, celebrity romance scams and all the different celebrity impersonators. They also talk about how rich people are awful, things they always thought were fancy and answer a lady problem about making up lost income! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the la…
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What Do You Really Get Paid In? with Will Hines
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Comedian and actor Will Hines joins Ana and Mike to talk about trading a salary for freedom, and why time might be the only currency that really matters. From leaving a corporate job at 33 to building an improv school from the ground up, we get into the real economics of creative work: how to manage taxes, protect your energy, and figure out what’s…
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"Unverified Crevice Nude" ft. Just the Ladies
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It's just the ladies this week! They talk about the Dave Matthews Band poop incident, Tess's dream for a dance re-creation, they play This or That and answer a lady problem about finding your daughter’s nude photo! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, better yet, leave us a voicemail …
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Is the Climb Its Own Kind of Arrival? with Jacquis Neal
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"Now We’re Cooking with Gas" ft. Beth Stelling
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Beth Stelling (@bethstelling) joins the ladies to talk about catchphrases, her new special The Landlord Special and making and releasing her own comedy special. They also talk about bad landlords, they play Believe and answer a lady problem about a boyfriend who doesn't work out or want to have sex! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send th…
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How Do You Let Go And Still Stay In It? with River Butcher
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Comedian River Butcher joins us for a conversation about what happens when the gigs stop coming—and the world doesn’t end. We talk about the fear of slowing down, and how gratitude, perspective, and a working fridge might just be the real signs of success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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"Professor Blonde Weinerdog" ft. Amy Silverberg
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Amy Silverberg (@amysilverberg) joins the ladies to talk about Amy’s new book First Time, Long Time, the process of coming up with a story and love triangles. They also talk about whether they are good at bowling, they play MySpace and answer a lady problem about staying motivated while writing a book! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send…
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Is Doing It Yourself the Only Honest Way Left? with Michael Burns
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Writer and video essayist Michael Burns joins us to talk about what happens when the platform you helped build stops serving the work and starts serving itself. After Wisecrack, he set out to make something smaller, stranger, and more his own. We get into the emotional cost of reinvention, the illusion of creative security, and why doing it yoursel…
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"Too Old for a Hostel" ft. Sydnee Washington
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Sydnee Washington (@justsydbw) joins the ladies to talk about weird dreams, gross male comedian apartments and when you are too old to stay at a hostel. They also talk about Sydnees' new special LOL Live on Hulu, play The Best and answer a lady problem about hiring a friend to dog sit! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an em…
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Ana and Mike compare notes from the road: Ana’s on assignment in small-town Maine chasing a political story she believes in, and Mike’s in between tour legs, chasing rent. They get into the economics of chasing meaning when the math doesn’t make sense, the disappearing budgets of real journalism, and why a DIY ethos is both a burden and a blessing.…
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“Sprinkle of Grift” ft. Nikki Boyer of Dying for Sex
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Nikki Boyer (@nikkiboyer) joins the ladies to talk all about her podcast and show Dying for Sex, her friendship with Molly and the power of female friendships. They also talk about where to get the best hotel brunch and answer a lady problem about ending a friendship with a co-worker! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an ema…
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Can You Make a Career Out of a Patchwork Quilt? with Ron Funches
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Comedian and actor Ron Funches joins us for a deeply funny and unexpectedly honest conversation about the strange economics of creative work. We talk about surviving on joy, staying positive when nothing’s going right, and why failure is sometimes part of the paycheck. Originally recorded in 2022 for Mike’s podcast "Secret Skin." Learn more about y…
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"House of Deranged Kids" ft. Vinny Thomas
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Vinny Thomas (@vinn_ayy) joins the ladies to talk about virtue names, Vinny's pet snake and pooping habits. They also talk about confirmation songs, they play That’s So Random and answer a lady problem about changing careers and not finding a job! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, …
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Is the Garage Is Better Than the Studio? with Chris Gethard
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Comedian Chris Gethard joins us to talk about walking away from the version of success he spent years chasing, and why that might be the reason he's still standing. We get into the grief of giving up the big dream, the joy of making weird stuff for the people who get it, and the radical act of building a career that actually fits your life. We’ve g…
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"A Special No Sleep Special " ft. Just the Ladies
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The ladies do a podcast at 6am after being up all night! They reminisce about their pie eating contest, talk about giving away open jars of pickles, how they could be tricked into joining a cult and more! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, better yet, leave us a voicemail at (323) 6…
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What If the “Recession-Proof” Job Isn’t? with Siri Dahl
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Adult performer and podcaster Siri Dahl joins us to talk about the emotional and economic realities of sex work in an era that calls itself creator-friendly, but still censors, exploits, and erases. We talk about the myth that OnlyFans is easy money, the rising pressure to be everywhere at once, and what it means to be both the product and the plat…
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"Slipknot is Father" ft. Symone Baptiste
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Symone Baptiste (@symone.baptiste) joins the ladies to talk about reliving the early 2000’s, old vs. young millennials and how Brandie met Slipknot's son. They then play Believe and answer a lady problem about not wearing a bra around the in-laws! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, …
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What If 30 Years Is Just The Beginning? with Rhett Miller
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Musician and writer Rhett Miller joins us to talk about staying creative in an industry that keeps changing. From fronting the Old 97’s to writing children’s books, Rhett opens up about the financial rollercoaster of life on the road, the loneliness of independence, and the challenge of keeping faith in your work when the world stops clapping. Ther…
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River Butcher (@rivbutcher) joins the ladies to talk about the pros and cons of social media, if Mr. Bean is a ladies man and they get deep about capitalism. They also talk about AI slop and answer a lady problem about what to do with your hair after working out! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: ladytoladycomed…
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Ana and Mike get real about what creative work actually looks like behind the scenes, breaking down the economics of touring, Substack’s Nazi problem, how platforms trap creators, audiences, and the psychology of performing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle
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Diana Hong (@dhongcomedy) joins the ladies to talk about faking orgasms, DJ culture and being cringe. They also talk about renting digital books, they play Myspace and answer a lady problem about picking playlists for a wedding! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, better yet, leave u…
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