Somewhat Damaged

The amazing Miz Cracker joins us to talk about EVERYTHING!  Unlocking some secrets and telling some stories, fun, doesn't do justice to this twisting and turning chat.   Having just released her first stand-up special, Here I Stand out now by Comedy Dynamics on Amazon Prime we get the inside scoop on how she prepped for the taping, and what it was like being part of the Tribeca Film Festival.  It's a must she and this Queen rules the stage and so much more.   you can follow her on Insta @miz_cracker and for all her info at www.mizcracker.com To follow us boys and for info on all our live shows hit us at www.soewhat-damaged.comSupport the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cocoa Brown (WARNING - Spell it wrong and google search at your own risk :) is one hell of an actress, writer, and comedian who recently dropped her new special Famous Enough on Apple +, Amazon Prime, YouTube and more and beware, you're going to laugh hard!   We got her to spill the beans on her famous homemade Craveables and why her friends love coming tot he taste kitchen and a whole slew of other gossip.  If you are not familiar with Cocoa, you have certainly seen her from her role in 911, Never Have I Ever, For Better or Worse, or a zillion other TV & Movie roles.   You can catch up with her at https://cocoabrown4life.com or on IG @cocoabrownonefunnymomma. Get at us at www.somewhat-damaged.com for all episode, live show info and where to find Chase, Jon & Greg.    Enjoy It!Support the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The absolutely amazing Helen Hong joins us to give us the inside scoop on what's it's like working side by side Animal from the Muppets, recording her stand up special WELL HONG during the pandemy and tries to explain to Greg what a specific and of gutter is.  You will need to tune in to find out how that went.  Besides being a killer comedian she is quite an accomplished actress having roles on The Unicorn, Silicon Valley, Never Have I Ever and The Thunderbirds.    Make sure to check out her special available on Apple, Amazon Prime and other streaming services and follow her on Insta @funnyhelenhong  For all things damaged www.somewhat-damaged.com Support the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man, the myth, the legend, and Scissor Bro, Jeremiah Watkins comes back for another go around with us, and old friend Chase Durousseau.    We catch up on all things Wonders, and the great new comedy music album out on Comedy Store Records, Scissor Bros: Best of Vol. 1, a combination of written and improvised comedy songs with his Scissor Bros podcast co-host Steebee Weebee.  This one is a pisser!   Make sure to download the album, and check out both his podcasts Jeremiah Wonders and Scissor Bros available everywhere you get your podcasts.   For all things Damaged including live show dates catch up with us at www.somewhat-damaged.com Support the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Besides being a hysterical comedian, Lucie Pohl she is the voice of Mercy in the uber popular Overwatch franchise.   Actress, Comedian, ComicCon regular, foodie she is a quintuple threat and also hosts a weekly stand up show with our own Chase DuRousseau.    We got down to business talking about food, video games and some backstory on her childhood growing up in Germany with showbiz parents.   Enjoy It! Connect with her on the gram @ulovelucie and listen to her podcast Immigrant Jam Connect with us at www.somewhat-damaged.com for all show info and where you can stalk Chase, Jon & Greg. Support the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And we are back with social media sensation Shannon Fiedler.   While Jon B was away, Chase & Greg must play and we had a hoot of a time talking with Shannon about her favorite candy, the TikTok phenomenon and a spirited debate about Connecticut pizza being the best in the country and chiming into the debate is friend of the show Lucie Pohl.   Taped live at Stand Up NY over some Dominos thin crust pizza, we had a ball.   Make sure to check out Shannon @shannonfiedler13 and Lucie Pohl @ulovelucie For all things damaged www.somewhat-damaged.com Support the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our deepest chat yet, good friend of the show, Justin Randall joins us to talk about his recent stint in rehab and how he landed there.  It’s a very personal and raw discussion about mental health and how friends play an important role in all aspects of staying healthy.  On a lighter note, Greg finds out about “gay Twitter” and has a flashback to his history of panic attacks. You can connect with Justin on all social media @iamjustinrandall or www.iamjustinrandall.com If you are struggling with mental health, there is always somebody there for you to talk to, if you are having thoughts of harming yourself, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hrs a day and can be reached at 1-800-273-8255. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.Support the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The train has pulled into the station. The one and only Jasmin St Claire comes in to hang with Greg and Chase. Noticeably missing is Jon B who is making his way through Asia on “vacation”.   Most people know Jasmin from her time in the adult industry back in the 1990’s when she shot to fame as "America's Most Controversial Sex Symbol.”  But this wild ride has been a professional wrestler, music journalist, tv host, main street actress, and now has her very own podcast titled Krazy Trian.   This ride has many twists and turns hitting on favorite cereals, where the best pizza is, and what it might take for her to come out of retirement. Bring your protection, Adults Only. Safety First. Enjoy It!You can connect with Jasmin on Instrgam @therealjasminestclaire @kraxytrainpodcast or on the web at www.krazytrainpodcast.comSupport the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a treat we had this week with Matthew’s Mother Ann joins us to give us all the inside scoop on her son, and what she really thinks about his career as a stand-up comedian, and not a scholar!  We can easily tell where the comic gene comes from and Ann doesn’t hold back!  This is an epic time talking about growing up in an uber educated household, what shaped Matthew’s comedic tone, and what it is going to take for Ann to finally be impressed. Enjoy it!  For all things Matthew you can follow him on all socials @MondayPunday and for everything Damaged including tour dates, www.somewhat-damaged.com  Support the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Hutter aka Ethan Carter 3rd joins the show to fill us in on the incredibly exciting new wrestling show Control Your Narrative, that he launched with Adam Scherr aka Braun Strowman.  Their next live event happens over the big WrestleMania weekend in Dallas Texas on March 31st and EC3 tells us all about It and what you might expect from their shows.  Big things are happening.  We also chat about the similarities between wrestling and stand up comedy and the intersection of both.  Of course a healthy helping of food related chatter, and get ready for EC3 to describe his “cheat meal”. Its out of control.   To check out everything CYN hit up www.controlyournarrative.co and to follow EC3 on Instagram @therealec3 For all things Damaged you can find out everything including our live shows, all episodes, merch and more at www.somewhat-damaged.comSupport the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You have the right to remain silent! Impossible when you listen to this one. You know Diane from her years playing Casey Novak on Law & Order SVU, and her role on NCIS.  What you may not know is she recently ran for Congress in NY and tell us all about that experience, and so much more.  This one is chock full of precious gems. Listen, or give up your rights.  This is our story!    You can catch up with Diane on Instagram @dianeneal and follow everything Damaged at www.somewhat-damaged.comSupport the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just another loser with a dream checks in to the lab to chat with us about his podcast with legend Lisa Lampinelli and exactly why she is “mentoring” him.  Her charity is endless. But it’s working as Beau is gearing up for a Just For Laughs audition, that fingers crossed, he doesn’t blow.  We had a lot of laughs at his expense, and it’s clear from the chat that his podcast is out to help him, more than others.  Kidding aside, this gentle giant is legitimately one of the funniest new faces of comedy bouncing around NYC and you should catch him if you can. Which will be easy, as he starts off at a 3, and dials it back from there.   If you are in the Northeast, Beau regularly plays CT, RI, MA & NY and you can hear him every week on his podcast Losers with a Dream available on all platforms and on youtube.   For all things FP, LLC Beau can be found on the gram @beaumcdowellcomedy and we can be found atwww.somewhat-damaged.comSupport the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just some good ‘ole boys, meaning no harm…or shall we say, wanting any.  The guys jump right in and talk about their excitement for the new Jackass movie, what their expectations are and reminisce about the old gawker videos they watched as kids.  Find out if Greg would rather stand in Times Square ala Impractical Jokers and say stuff to strangers, or get pushed down a hill in a shopping cart.  Going down the road feeling bad, might be the better title for this one, but it sure was fun!   For all things Damaged check out www.somewhat-damaged.comSupport the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You of course know Xia from her co-hosting gigs on the Chip Chipperson Podcast and the Erik Nagel Radio show and from things like Afterbuzz TV and Marvel Daily, so yeah, she isn’t just a pretty face…she has a doctorate in geekdom too!   We talked about growing up in Hawaii with a very “liberal” father, then Xia somehow gets Greg to talk about the time he was roofied in a NYC strip club.  There is a ton to unpack in this one and Xia is quite the sport for letting 3 immature boneheads stumble on each other.   Make sure to connect with her on Instagram @xia_land or her site www.xiaanderson.com and watch her awesome youtube Unqualified Experts show. Follow all things Damaged at www.somewhat-damaged.comand follow/subscribe/review us everythwere.  Support the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finally getting a chance to catch up with Jeff, we recorded in person at the Stand UP NY upstairs podcast studio.  Jeff spends a lot of time cursing around and we bombard him with questions about life on the ship. Chase makes the boys tear up talking about his lifelong romance with New York City, which somehow it spirals into Greg telling the guys about a high school note passing experience that damaged him, and the girl who still leaves a mark.    It was good to finally get back into the studio to mix it up.  Positive Energy. Enjoy it!   To catch up with everybody on Instagram hit up @jarcuri @thegregalicious @borromeo @chasedurousseau @somewhatdamagedpodCheck out www.somewhat-damaged.com  for all info on the pod and the weekly live stand-up comedy shows in partnership with All Things ComedySupport the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking like Chase is hanging around, we went off again on cartoons and who didn’t watch what. We debate best television theme songs, and what is the best or most recognizable of all time. In the ongoing food chat, Chase drops a bomb about American cheese and Greg gets blank stares when trying to bring up his favorite flavors of ice cream.  Positive energy! These are their stories….. Support the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back for more, Chase is back and the boys press him on his licorice and Coke theory.  Is Chase here for good? We know he is the best host in NYC and the ring leader for our live shows, but can he hang long term with the constant talk about food and bad movies?  Time will tell.   This week we get deep into what the best #2’s are. Sequels. Sequels! Not sure there was a decisive winner, but listen to the debate and give us your feedback.   Make sure to rate/review/subscribe and follow the show everywhere and www.somewhat-damaged.com for all info on live shows, new episodes and connect with the guys! Support the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon drops a bomb in a pre-episode chat.   Going back a few weeks to our chat with Anthony Scaramucci and the advice he and his chief of staff threw Jon's way - Mr. B's apparently, too - and took a hell of a chance on Thanksgiving. Give it a listen, and thanks to Anthony for the thoughts and encouragement on a very difficult topic that many people of all ages struggle with.  And as an added bonus, Greg goes off on the sauce v. gravy great debate.  Enjoy it!Support the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get a load of the New & Improved Somewhat Damaged!  We love it when a plan comes together. A good thing gets even better as Houston native, Chase Du(Mthfkn)Rousseau joins Damaged as what hopefully turns out to be a permanent fixture.  Already hosting our weekly live shows at Stand UP NY, it was natural to make Chase part of the pod.  We had a ton of fun talking mostly about food, learned some interesting things about licorice, and tried to dispel some rumors about Greg’s Topps baseball card. You be the judge (it’s on Instagram).  Enjoy it!  Follow Chase on the gram @chasedurousseau and make sure to rate/review/subscribe to us on your favorite platform. IG @somewhatdamagedpod @borromeo @thegregalicious and www.somewhat-damaged.com for all live show information. Support the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We caught up with Emma over the summer from her house in the wilderness. AKA her parents house in Maine where she and her dog escaped to from LA.  Emma is a podcast audio engineer and producer for Headgum and All Things Comedy. She has worked on Brody Stevens show Festival of Friendship, nd amongst several others, is part of the Dougboys crew.  We chatted about the differences being locked in Maine, and locked in LA.  Producing top podcasts, and working for the premier name in comedy, ATC.  It’s a fun one.  Follow Emma on IG @emmatree and check out the shows @doughboyspod @headgum and @allthingscomedySupport the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.