Embarrassing Family

Has your family ever embarrassed you in front of a new boyfriend or girlfriend? Joe Gallant’s family certainly has - they talked about a certain sex act during their first dinner with his girlfriend! (Thankfully, she stayed with him, and now they’re married.) Joe also shares the hilarious story of how he discovered his brother’s sexuality by watching his porno tapes. Lastly, he talks about the time he mortified his dad at school, and how that led to his teacher encouraging him to become a comedian. Bio: Joe Gallant has been doing comedy for twenty years and has performed to crowds of hundreds. He is the host of the Gallantski and Friends Podcast which can be found on all major platforms. Joe also thinks bigfoot is out there and the Mcrib should be available all year long. Podcast: gallantskiandfriends.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

There’s big families, and then there’s the family of Ken Mottard, who has 51 first cousins! Ken recounts several side-splitting stories about his upper Michigan farm family - including two of his cousins who were brothers and married each other’s wives! Ken also shares wild tales about himself, from getting drunk and stealing a horse during his time in the Marines, to meeting his wife in AA when she cursed him out, to being tricked into seeing his 92-year-old grandma-in-law sunbathing nearly nude! Bio: My name is Ken Mottard. United States Marine. Happily married, she says so. Been in the comedy scene for about 4 years. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

This week’s guest is a psychotherapist…and with a family like hers, you’ll know why! Nancy Rose’s mom ran a criminal business making falsified documents for illegal immigrants. She was caught and went to jail, but that didn’t stop her illegal activities! If that wasn’t wacky enough, Nancy’s dad is a pathological liar who makes ridiculous claims - like saying he’ll spontaneously combust if he wears shorts. Lastly, there’s the strange yet sweet story of Nancy’s grandma, who was in a psychiatric ward and married her nurse! Bio: Nancy Rose is a psychotherapist turned actor and comedian. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

No one wants to think about their parents having sex. Now imagine having to hear about it all the time…in graphic detail! That’s what happened to Donna Shannon, whose 80-year-old father and stepmother would constantly complain to her about their sex lives. Donna shares more cringey stories about her dad, like why he hates Christmas more than Scrooge and the Grinch. She also dishes on both her mother, who may be the worst cook ever, and her son, who dressed up like a pirate and lived with a dominatrix twice his age. Bio: Career coach by day and a stand-up comic by night, Donna Shannon appears in and produces showcases throughout Colorado through Coyote Visions Productions. Her podcast, Donna Shannon’s Coyote Tales, highlights her personal stories and observations on the ridiculousness of life. Find all her links at linktr.ee/donnashannon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

In what may be our strangest story yet, April Norris talks about her Grandpa Dick, who left his wife and kids to live as a nudist with a man in Florida. April visited her booze-loving grandpa for the first (and last) time during a Spring Break she’ll never forget. You won’t believe the crazy hijinks that occurred on this wacky adventure, from Grandpa Dick accusing April of trying to kill him, to Dick pointing a gun at April’s boyfriend. April also reminisces about her “dirty birdy grandma” and her Playgirl collection. Bio: April created a podcast called, Of Course…They Make Me Crazy! She started it while on furlough from work because of Covid. The podcast circles around mental health. But, with a twist. It’s for those of you living with someone suffering with a mental illness. April started writing a book about the ups and downs of living with a mom who was bipolar. The book started to develop into side stories about her mom’s family. They are a cast of crazy characters. While writing it, she decided to turn it into a podcast. April is no stranger to writing and talking. She was a television news reporter, photographer, and anchor for more than 12 years. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

In this hilarious yet heartbreaking episode, Dobie Maxwell, a.k.a. “Mr. Lucky,” talks about having a dad who was in a biker gang and a mom who was a drug addict. Dobie was raised by his eccentric grandparents: a germaphobic grandma who carried a gun with her everywhere (even church) and a wise grandpa who kept him on the straight and narrow through some unique parenting methods. Dobie also tells the tragic story of having to testify against his best friend - a wild tale that involves a bank robber in a gorilla mask, a near-fatal car crash, and an FBI investigation. Bio: Dobie Maxwell - aka “Mr. Lucky” - has an uncanny knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time – ALL the time – has spawned some of the most tragically hilarious stories of anyone anywhere. His remarkable memoir “Monkey in the Middle” chronicles his life from being born to motorcycle gang parents and abandoned at five months old to having to testify against his childhood best friend in federal court for robbing a local bank not once but twice. Dobie has appeared on CBS TV’s “The Late LateShow with Craig Ferguson” and Byron Allen’s ‘Comics.TV’ among many other shows. He has also been on nationally syndicated radio on the “Bob and Tom”show which is in more than 200 U.S. markets. For all correspondence, please visit www.dobiemaxwell.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

What’s the secret to a long-lasting marriage? According to Taury Seward, the answer is making a plan to beat someone up together. That’s what his grandparents did before they got married - and they put their plan into action when a creep got handsy with their granddaughter. Taury shares some other wild family stories - including his grandpa almost ruining his championship wrestling match because he didn’t make his bed, as well as his grandpa apparently flying all the way from California to New York just to give him a beating. Bio: Taury Seward 37 yo from greenburgh ny and Yonkers NY been doing comedy for almost 4 years father of 4 and founder of logic and laughs podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

You’re gonna need to take a long shower after listening to this raunchy episode! Eric Baca talks about the many times he embarrassed his family, from downloading porn on his cousin’s laptop, to his sister discovering his X-rated tapes. Eric explains how his teenage antics made him a better parent, as he knew all the tricks. Plus, he recounts the hilarious way he got caught cutting school, as well as the time his son got busted by “the FBI” for looking up porn. Bio: Eric Baca is an aspiring entrepreneur and the co-host of the "Those Boys Ain't Right" podcast Eric's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/those-boys-aint-right/id1532702738 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

What’s it like growing up with immigrant parents? Prateek Srivastava shares some hilarious stories about his boisterous Indian mom and dad, including his dad’s love of Limp Bizkit and refusal to let anyone else drive…even after a car accident! Prateek also recounts how his mom’s birthday gift nearly got him arrested, as well as his dad’s tendency to re-gift his presents. Plus, he discusses the experience of moving back in with his family for a year due to the pandemic. Bio: Prateek Srivastava (try saying that 3 times fast) is a nationally touring comedian based in Chicago. His comedy album “Nick and Sheila’s Kid” debuted #1 on iTunes charts, and #1 on Amazon’s Best Seller List! Prateek is a multi-year regional finalist for STAND UP NBC Prateek has performed at clubs all over the country including Carolines on Broadway, Laugh Factory, and Zanies Comedy Club. He has entertained audiences at United Airlines, MOVEON.ORG, and the US EMBASSY. Prateek has also been featured on NPR, Amazon and the web series “Neurotic by Nature”! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

Back in the '90s, "The Jerry Springer Show" was the ultimate in trash TV. Reena Friedman Watts was a producer on the show during its heyday - it was her first job out of college! In this fascinating conversation, Reena takes us behind the scenes of this legendary show. She reveals the dysfunctional families she worked with, the lessons the show taught her, and what Jerry Springer was really like. Plus, the one question everyone's dying to know: were those guests real, or was it all staged? Bio: Reena loves a story, and she’s fascinated by the people behind them. In fact, she lives to bring stories to life. Her appetite for storytelling has taken her to unexpected places from the Jerry Springer Show to the legal drama, Court TV. And now telling compelling stories is a family affair. In her new Podcast, Better Call Daddy, Reena interviews people whose stories haven’t been told – at least not through her unique lens – and then gets daddy’s perspective afterward. Website: https://bettercalldaddy.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

Greg Schwartz might have the most mortifying family of all: his mom told everyone he was the mailman’s kid, his dad sang Broadway showtunes in front of his friends, and his aunt tried to set him up with his cousin. And trust me, that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Greg also dishes on the comedy gold that comes from being a high school teacher, including the dumbest question a student ever asked him, the time a student faked a terminal illness to boost her grades, and his battle with a local religious group. Greg's bio: Born and raised in Southeastern NY (about 35 miles north of NYC). I’m 48, married, no kids of my own (step daughter), and for the last 21 years I’ve been a Social Studies teacher. About two years ago, as a result of a holiday gift from my wife for a comedy class, I started doing stand up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

This episode puts the “toilet” in toilet humor! Kevin Armando Escobar shares some scatological childhood stories, such as teaching his 4-year-old cousin to wipe himself, and the time his sister made him poop his pants. Kevin also talks about growing up in a family from Colombia (the country with the #1 AND #2 serial killers), including the time his uncles faked his grandma’s kidnapping to get ransom money from his mom. Bio: Co-creator and co-host of Bromitas SpanGlish open mic, that is every Tuesday at 8pm EST on zoom. Kevin Armando Escobar is a Colombian-American comedian from NYC who started stand-up comedy in 2018 on a dare and since then has been hooked. Growing up, Kevin's parents forced him to learn Spanish which he greatly appreciates now that he can use his bilingual powers to do stand-up in both English and Spanish. It has also helped with meeting people from all around the world, especially now in the time of virtual comedy due to Covid19. He has been featured at Broadway Comedy Club, St. Marks Comedy Club Nuevo talento de 2019 (New talent of 2019), Skank fest 2019, the Conchords Comedy Festival 2020 and NY Underground Festival 2020 He has also recorded a comedy special in Spanish (Arepa Sarcástica) that will be released soon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

An extra large episode for an extra large family! Ryan Cunningham spills the tea on growing up in a family that makes “Cheaper By The Dozen” look tiny, with a horde of brothers, sisters, and stepparents brought on by his parents’ numerous marriages and relationships. Ryan recounts several hilarious stories, like playing Cards Against Humanity with his grandma, his dad’s “supermodel wife,” his unorthodox eulogy for his grandpa, and the time his mom pushed him to ask out the girl next door (spoiler alert: it didn’t go well). Bio: Ryan Cunningham is a comedian who is not afraid to talk about any topic. He can find humor in the darkest subjects. His quick witted fast paced one-liner style will have you dying to know what he will say next. He's performed all over the South eastern Coast from Maryland to Florida in small venues and sold out shows alike. You can find him everywhere at @ryancunninghamcomedian and check out his podcast Ha Ha Horrible. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

Moms can be overbearing, but few are worse than the mother of Nikki Castellanos. Nikki’s mom mails her underwear, barges in on her in the shower, and insists on being in the dressing room with her. She also refers to Nikki’s genitals as “peeps” and constantly asks if she washes them correctly. Nikki dishes on her mom’s many quirks, including an obsession with Steph Curry that borders on stalking. Plus, Nikki bemoans her mom’s tendency to body shame and slut shame her - despite being married four times herself! Bio: Nikki Castellanos is a fearless new comic who is never just telling you jokes; she is just telling you about her life. Based in Los Angeles, she is a complete whirlwind of weird and her unfiltered mind and material make her both lovable and relatable in the most obscene yet brilliant ways. In the past, Nikki has performed at Flappers Comedy, taken improv classes with The Groundlings and The Second City, and has studied stand up with @prettyfunnywomen and privately with notable comedian @melindahill. When she isn’t disappointing her mother, Nikki is usually writing poetry, watching The Golden Girls, posting hilarious Instagram content, and eating bacon-cheeseburgers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

What’s it like growing up gay in an Irish Catholic family? Well, according to Jake Leizear, there's a lot of passive aggressive behavior and alcohol-fueled antics…including the time his aunt showed up drunk in a Barney costume for his third birthday. Jake shares the cringe-inducing story of how his cousin’s fiancee confronted him about his sexuality on her wedding day (and that’s just the tip of the iceberg). Plus, he talks about his brother, who might just be the world’s worst gift giver. Bio: Jake Leizear is here, he's queer, and he wants a nap. Based out of Baltimore, Jake's ready to do improv, standup, lipsync battles, online game shows, anything that makes people laugh. He's the co-host of Thworp, A Podcast for Big Fans, and you can find him on social media anywhere people post at @jake_my_day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

“Take all the blood you want, but leave the beer in there.” This was one of the many hilarious one-liners from Anthony Jeannot’s grandpa. His love for drinking was so strong that his wife would hide his whiskey - and he would cleverly get his grandchildren to find the whiskey by turning it into a game. David B. talks about his own grandfather, including his strong Italian pride and the creative ways he kills groundhogs who eat the plants in his garden. Plus, Anthony reminiscences about his cousin, who blew off a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go to the World Cup. Bio: Anthony Jeannot is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian who has performed sold-out shows around the world. He's also the host of the Highbrow Drivel podcast, where he and his comedian friends get hilarious takes from serious experts like astrologists, psychologists and neuroscientists on topics like conspiracy theories, psychedelics and artificial intelligence. You can listen to the Highbrow Drivel podcast at https://www.highbrowdrivel.com/ or his stand-up comedy album on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/18jzGrApZafS87UfSAhKkS?si=wYtLWwI6SQ2zT3kZ0b3HYw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

Magazines. Newspapers. Hard candies. Napkins from fast food places. These were all objects hoarded by the father of Stuart Allard. In this hilarious conversation, Stuart details his father’s eccentricities and how growing up in the Great Depression may have caused them. Stuart also shares stories about his technology-averse mother, who thought computers were just a fad that would be gone in a few years. Plus, he reflects on his dad’s hidden first marriage and the friction caused by an ex-wife who was constantly trying to contact him. Bio: Stuart Allard is the creator of the Facebook comedy page Stu News. He is also one half of the Chicago-based improv duo Flower Shop Bangers, who have been hosting Zoom variety shows every Sunday and Wednesday since the start of the pandemic. Flower Shop Bangers: https://www.facebook.com/FlowerShopBangers/ Stu News: https://www.facebook.com/stunews --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emb-family/message

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