It's All True!

Tim Barnes introduces listeners to the You Are The Genre podcast featuring clips from upcoming interviews with Eliza Cossio, Mike Sacks, Ashley Ray, Steven Castillo, Zach Cherry, Milly Tamarez, James III, Freddie Nunez, and Greg Iwinski. Tune in for new episodes every Monday! Or, become a paid subscriber to listen ahead each week. For instance, paid subscribers can listen to the first full episode of the podcast with Eliza Cossio now! CREDITS: * Host: Tim Barnes * Theme Song: “You Are The Genre” by Freddie Nunez * Music Engineer: Adam Smith (@a_scug on Instagram) * Additional Sounds From: Breviceps, Beetlemuse, dbspin, musicandsoundyay, djlprojects, Thomas Bruderer, albertomarun, GeorgeHopkins, Scydan, holizna, & Ixwolf Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Tim here, popping in to announce that I created a cartoon for Comedy Central called "Maurice On Mars". Would love it if you could check it out and spread the word. Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Recorded November of 2016 at the Chicago Podcast Festival: Che "Rhymefest" Smith joins It's All True! host, Tim Barnes, to talk politics, comic books, and Kanye. Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Recorded in 2015, Comedian Ron Funches joins It’s All True! To talk about finding humor through tragedy, the inspiration behind his debut stand-up album, and what single life can really be like. Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Comedian Shalewa Sharpe joins Tim Barnes at a live recording in Brooklyn’s Union Hall to talk New York vs. Atlanta, the origin of her album Stay Eating Cookies and to tell a story about solid advice from a mysterious grocery store employee. Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Comedic actress and writer, Robin Thede, made history when she joined Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore as head writer. She joined It’s All True! host Tim Barnes at a live show in Brooklyn’s Union Hall to talk about her late night TV experiences, what the White House Correspondents dinner was really like, growing up in a trailer park and much, much more. Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

In this special bonus interview edition of the podcast, Tim Barnes talks to artist and writer Stanley Donwood about the re-release of his comedic noir crime thriller "Catacombs of Terror." Catacombs of Terror! is a noir crime thriller set in Bath, England, in which private investigator Martin Valpolicella receives a tip that he will soon be framed for a future murder— that of his former lover – one that is set to take place in the catacombs buried beneath the city. Can he save the girl, and himself? A drug-fueled escapade takes place in the seedy subterranean of the countryside better known for hot springs and Jane Austen. Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

The It’s All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. Tim Barnes chats with Sean Rameswaram (WNYC, More Perfect podcast, Sideshow podcast) about radio, his love of Lakshmi Singh, and what happens when all of your dreams come true. Sean also shares a hilarious story about a strange tattoo that remains on his skin to this day. Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

The It’s All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. This episode marks the debut of It’s All True in New York City. Host, Tim Barnes, sat down with comedian Roy Wood Jr at Union Hall to talk about his upcoming hour special and the art of prank calling for radio. Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Recorded in October of 2015, this episode features Tim Barnes in conversation with comedian, activist, and social commentator Felonious Munk (The Nightly Show). They talk twitter, comedy, and more. Plus! A bonus white twitter update from comedian Erik Niewiarowski and a surprise return from past IAT guest, Suey Park. Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Recorded in October of 2015, this episode features Tim Barnes in conversation with Chicago rapper, ShowYouSuck. They talk music, life, and pot brownies. Plus! A bonus live lie detector test conducted by comedian Erik Niewiarowski. Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Recorded in October of 2015, this episode features Tim Barnes in conversation with the Puterbaugh Sisters. The Puterbaugh’s are a sister comedy duo, and here they talk about their conversational style of stand-up, why the show they created with Beth Stelling called Entertaining Julia was so successful and tell a few Halloween hook-up horror stories Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

(2015)The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. Host, Tim Barnes, chats with musician and author Tim Kinsella about his musical and writing career. Kinsella shares an incredible true story that involves nudity and a blonde wig. Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

"It's All True!" host Tim Barnes had a farewell show for for Chicago before moving to New York. This is part two of that show. Enjoy conversations and stories from comedian Arish Singh and singer/songwriter Natalie Grace Alford Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

"It's All True!" host Tim Barnes had a farewell show for for Chicago before moving to New York. This is part one of that show. Enjoy conversations and stories from Lily Be, Ric Wilson, and Chris Trani. Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

(2015)The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. Host, Tim Barnes, chats with comedian Chris Redd about finding his voice in Chicago and getting used to casually meeting celebrities in Hollywood. It's all capped by Redd's headlining story of running away from home. Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

It's All True host Tim Barnes chats with comedian Rebecca V. O'Neal to discuss the art of self deprecating jokes and the Chicago comedy scene. Rebecca closes the episode with a show-stopping story about a complicated love connection. Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Stories of romance, dating, friendship, breakups and more from guests including: Hari Kondabolu, Samantha Irby, Daniel Kibblesmith, Will Miles, Liza Treyger, Jonathan Katz, Sara Schaefer, Clark Jones, Gabe Liebowitz, and Britt Julious. Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. In this episode, Sara Schaefer discusses the highs and lows of late night, the non-traditional path to her comedy career and tells the story of a grade school best friend break-up. [Special Thanks: The Comedy Exposition, Ray Teresi (Sound Engineer), Matthew Kirk.] Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. In this episode, Mo Alexander talks about his 78 day experience in the hospital, why he’s listed as a writer for Scary Movie, and tells a story that’s too true to be false. [Special Thanks: The Comedy Exposition, Ray Teresi (Sound Engineer), Matthew Kirk.] Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe