Funny Girl Podcast

This week Laurina interviews comedian and master of Tik Tok Round Ups, Rachel Samples! In the episode they discuss Rachel's experience posting sketches/skits, taking improv in college, and who inspires her the most. They also chat about being in the older millennial crowd, George Washington pool hair, and the big life change Rachel is making! Follow Rachel at @heyfreesamples on Instagram, @heyfreesamples on Tik Tok, AND her website - https://www.heyfreesamples.com/ to check out more of her amazing work!

This week Laurina interviews the lovely stand up comedian and podcast host, Joel Byars! They discuss how he founded Hot Breath! Comedy and the community that has been built over time. He also offers classes/workshops and an incredible mix of entertaining and educational episodes so be sure to check him out. Throughout the episode, Joel talks about how he went live every day for 400 days doing joke writing exercises, his best (and worse) experiences performing live, and gives Laurina advice on Producing/Hosting her first comedy show in LA! Most importantly he talks about his new CLEAN comedy special with @drybarcomedy called Marriage Material that came out this week! Follow him and the Hot Breath! Pod at @Joelbyarscomedy and @HotBreathPod , check out his website at www.joelbyarscomedy.com/ To watch his NEW special that just came out, click HERE!

On this weeks episode Laurina interviews LA-based actor, comedian, stand-up, and writer - Max Castillo. Max discusses how he started comedy in Los Angeles, leaned into the digital world, founded a live sketch comedy group This or That and currently produces two shows in LA - Scoopty Boopty’s AND The Garden. Safe to say Max has mastered the art of multitasking. Make sure to check out Max on Instagram at @bigtimemaca and his website at www.maxcastillocomedy.com/ UPCOMING SHOWS: LOS ANGELES FRINGE FESTIVAL (with This or That Sketch Comedy)- CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS! Tuesday, June 20 10pm @ The Broadwater Theater Friday, June 23 9:30pm @ The Broadwater Theater Sunday, June 25 11:30am @ The Broadwater Theater

Listen to this weeks episode as Laurina interviews Comedy Booker and Producer, Ali Fischbein! During the episode they discuss how Ali started producing, what her first experience was like in New York, and how Ali came up with the name Lil Fish comedy!

This week, Laurina interviews Actor and Comedian Isabella Gerasole Ravioli! The Italian Libra duo discuss topics such as: the importance of trusting yourself on stage, Isabella starting out in theatre then transitioning into improv/comedy, and what it was like being a child star. They also dive into the different aspects of open mics and comedy shows, joke writing plus storytelling, and much more! Be sure to follow Isabella on Instagram to keep up with her upcoming shows at @isabellagerasole and check out her website at https://isabellagerasole.com

This week Laurina interviews Actress, Writer, Comedian, and Creator/Producer of The Breaux Show - Cecily Breaux! During the episode they discuss how Cecily began performing and taking classes, what movie inspired her to start acting, how she created her own Improv group, and advice for people who do not like being told what to do! Follow @cecilybreaux on IG for upcoming shows and check out her website, www.cecilybreaux.space to see her short film, sketches, and much more! Follow @funnygirlpodcast on Instagram and be sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

Listen to this weeks very fun episode where Laurina interviews Actress, Improviser, and Writer - Jewell Karinen who recently starred in the incredible D&D-based web series, The Party, as the character Ecstasy. Throughout the episode they discuss the importance of taking a step back to see the bigger picture, how to work smarter not harder, and which fan fiction Jewell fell in love with during the pandemic. Jewell also dives deeper into the process of auditioning, filming, and taking an improv class as someone who “geeks out” for improv on The Party. Follow @hellojewell on IG and go to jewellkarinen.com to see more of what Jewell is up too! Be sure to watch The Party web series at www.youtube.com/@partywebseries and follow @partywebseries on Instagram!

Listen to this weeks episode as Laurina interviews the lovely CT Jones - a journalist for the Rolling Stone who covers digital trends and the creator economy. They discuss topics like - looking at memes and digital culture from a scholarship angle, how CT became a writer, what happens when articles are NSFP (not safe for parents), and how effective the D.A.R.E. program actually was. If you're in New York on April 29th, go see CT at Digital Void's Festival - Memes, Myths, and Magic! Tickets here Go check out CT's pieces at - https://www.rollingstone.com/author/cjones/ and follow their instagram at @zoectjones

This week Laurina interviews her first ever Improv teacher, Chris Griggs! Chris is an actor, improviser, and standup comedian originally from Memphis and currently based in NY who studied with Second City, UCB and the PIT. In the episode Chris discusses how he started teaching, his views on improv vs stand up, his recipe for a good joke, and his overall journey in entertainment. Follow Chris at @chrisgriggscomedy on Instagram and check out his website www.chrisgriggscomedy.com to see what courses he is offering and more!

Be sure to listen to this weeks episode as Laurina interviews Grant Lease - a Writer, Podcast Producer, Musician, and Creative Executive at All Things Comedy. Throughout the episode they discuss topics ranging from: navigating sobriety and mental health in LA, converting to a Dungeons and Dragons lover, the different paths he experienced in entertainment, and what it was like being in the writers room for Ted Lasso. If you listen to the episode Grant shares a special offer to Funny Girl listeners! Click here to read about Grant being featured in LA Weekly as one of the Top Entertainment Figures to Look Out For in 2023. Click here for his website to see his services offered and learn more. Follow @funnygirlpodcast and @laurina_sacchetti for updates on the podcast! Don't forget to Rate, Review, and Subscribe for 5 years of good luck!

Listen to this week episode as Laurina discusses updates including: A review of a live show based in NY - UpDating, this years Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and the launch of a new Standup Comedy Streaming Service. She also gives her honest opinion about the podcast name and potential updates for the future of FGP! Please be sure to Rate/Review/Subscribe and follow FGP's instagram !

Tune into this weeks ~refreshing~ episode as Laurina interviews Musician, Performer, Content Creator, and Entertainer: Sheena Melwani! This week they discuss the path to authenticity, finding your voice (literally), navigating passion whilst breaking different barriers in the entertainment industry, and who inspires Sheena the most. Sheena also leaves listeners with true inspiration and motivation to last you through the week. Follow @Sheenamelwani on Spotify, IG, Youtube, and Tik Tok to listen to her incredible music and for hilarious/wholesome content!

On this weeks episode Laurina discusses Joe Rogan’s Comedy Club that just opened, her experience at an open mic called Funny Games, an unexpected aura reading, and one of the biggest astrological events of 2023! Please be sure to RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE & follow @funnygirlpodcast for updates!

Listen to this weeks episode where Laurina interviews Stand-Up Comic/Writer/Podcast Host Justin Martindale as they discuss: The journey to becoming a Stand Up Comedian, if a Zombie Apocalypse would be the worst thing to happen to LA, and the incredible story of how he became a regular at the Comedy Store. Justin also shares a handful of very useful lesson for comics/performers! More about Justin Martindale: Justin is an LA based Stand Up Comedian originally from Texas who hosts the popular weekly podcast called “Just Sayin’ with Justin Martindale”. He has made several appearances on “Lights Out with David Spade”, was a correspondent on the Jim Jefferies Show, and a judge on summer hit series “The Funny Dance Show.” He has also been heard on epic podcasts like: “YMH”, “The Joe Rogan Experience”, “Juicy Scoop w/ Heather Mcdonald”, “The Honeydew w/ Ryan Sickler”, “Dr. Drew After Dark” and more! Click here to follow his Instagram and here to go listen to his AMAZING podcast

Listen to this weeks episode as Laurina discusses updates from the last few weeks including: a new open mic she tried out, going on a vacation with therapist, her valentines poem, and more! Be sure to RATE/REVIEW/SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and follow @laurina_sacchetti and @funnygirlpodcast on Instagram for updates!

Listen to this weeks episode as Laurina interviews YouTwoTV duo: Jaz Saini and Harjit Bhandal! They discuss creating sketches, advice for future creators, twerking classes, and what their original channel name was going to be. Follow @youtwotv on Instagram/YouTube, @whoisharjit and @sincerelyxjaz

Listen to this weeks episode as the Funnygirlpodcast has a PART II interview with Chris Cafero! They discuss Chris joining a broadway softball league, bumping into his childhood crush in the worst way, and the origin story of sketch group UNCLE FUNCTION. Follow @chriscafero on IG, and check out https://www.chriscafero.com/ for Audition Coaching, his recurring TV roles, VO, and more!

Tune into this weeks episode as Laurina interviews Actor, Writer, Comedian, Producer, and Uncle Function Member - Chris Cafero. They discuss what it’s like newly moving to Los Angeles, Chris beginning his acting career at 15, and the difference between a frat and a fraternity in the PART I of the interview. Follow @chriscafero on IG, and check out https://www.chriscafero.com/ for Audition Coaching, his recurring TV roles, VO, and more!

On this weeks episode Laurina interviews Stand-Up Comic, Actor, TV Writer, and Podcast Host - Ashley Ray. They chat about seeing Ashley at Aggressively Alive, Sliding Into DMS, and the Comedy Scene in Chicago (and New York) versus Los Angeles. Listen to this weeks episode as they discuss: Voice Notes, Dating “Icks”, and a New Dating Experiment Ashley is doing in 2023. Follow @theashleyray and @tvisaypod on IG, and check out theashleyray.com to see her upcoming shows, newsletters, and more!

This week is the last episode of 2022! Laurina reviews her experience seeing Mae Martin at The Elysian and Aggressively Alive’s last show of 2022. She discusses spending the holidays in New York with her (very) Italian family… and the “shocking” stocking items she received. She comes to terms with the possibility that her childhood may not be normal and she might’ve been an ugly baby. There’s also a fun “funnygirlpodcast” milestone celebrated!