Comic Widows Podcast celebrates stand-up comedy through the lens of us Comic Widows; those of us who sit home nights while our person haunts the shows and open mics of standup comedy here in the DMV and beyond. Hosted by Laura Lyster-Mensh. Co-producer and editor: Angel.
Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with comic widow extraordinaire, Michael David, whose comic is the fantastic Jenny Cavallero. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too. Our Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support.
7/31/22 • 31:28
Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with comic Ariel Casey, in this special episode about being and ACTUAL comic widow. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too. Our Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support.
7/11/22 • 29:33
Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Michelle Lyster in this special episode about what its like being a Weird Al Yankovic super fan. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too. Our Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration. @faridfrisby for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy.
5/27/22 • 51:56
Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Lily Amara Pastor, about what its like being with Sophie Connell, a stand up comedian, and yet hating standup comedy. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too. Our Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration. @faridfrisby for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy.
5/9/22 • 24:39
Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Rashida Shabazz, about her status as a Comic Widow to her mother, Apple Brown Betty, a stand up comedian. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too. Our Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration. @faridfrisby for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy.
4/27/22 • 23:26
Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Eric Koucheravy about his status as Comic Widow to his very much alive wife, Gigi Modrich, a stand up comedian. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too. Our Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration. @faridfrisby for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy.
4/7/22 • 68:24
Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Gigi Modrich about her status as Comic Widow to her very much alive husband, Eric Koucheravy, a stand up comedian. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too. Our Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration. @faridfrisby for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy.
3/21/22 • 84:13
Good Mourning: Comic Widow and Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Stephanie McDonald about her status as Comic Widow to her very much alive husband, Glenn Lawrence, a stand up comedian. The podcast's co-producer, Angel Penn, is there, too, laughing all the way. You can find Stephanie @levelupcomedydc (FB), @levelup_comedy (IG) and @im_stefunny (IG), levelupcomedy.com and Level Up Comedy on YouTube. You can find Glenn @levelupcomedydc (FB), @levelup_comedy (IG) and @glennlevelsup (Twitter), levelupcomedy.com and Level Up Comedy on YouTube. You can find the Blerd Dad podcast streaming wherever you listen to podcasts. Comic Widows Linktr.ee has all the socials and contact info, plus how to leave an audio message for the show. Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration. @faridfrisby for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy.
3/2/22 • 49:59
Good Mourning: Laura and Angel meet Dionne Joyner-Weems, who is the comic widow of the standup comic, Jason Weems. Jason sends a rebuttal. Game on! Dionne Joyner-Weems www.DionneJoynerWeems.com JASON WEEMS: jasonweemscomedy.com COMIC WIDOWS: Our website. Our Patreon. Our voicemail. Our Instagram. Thanks to: Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @faridfrisby for social media savvy and video art. @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration.
2/14/22 • 72:44
Good Mourning: Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks with Joy Funk, who is the comic widow of the standup comic, Camille Roberts. @camillerobertsverified @joyfunk Our website. Our Patreon. Our voicemail. Our Instagram. Thanks to: Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @faridfrisby for social media savvy and video art. @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration.
2/2/22 • 41:35
Good Mourning: Host, Laura Lyster-Mensh talks about her status as Comic Widow after her very much alive husband, Mark Mensh, became a stand up comedian. We also learn about the podcast’s co-producer, Angel, and his brother, David. Angel interviews Laura as the first featured Comic Widow. Our website. Our Patreon. Our voicemail. Our Instagram. Thanks to: Thanks to the following lovely supporters of this podcast: @MarkMensh for the musical stylings and support. @LianaMensh for artistic stylings and support. @david_biggbear for sharp-eared observations and notes. @spaghetti_on_the_beach for laughter and inspiration. @faridfrisby for TED Talk wisdom and social media savvy.
1/13/22 • 53:57
