PODCAST · comedy
Can I Bother You?
by AJ Reyes
Hey, y’all! I’m AJ Reyes, an actor/singer/alleged human, and I have no idea what I’m doing. If you feel similarly, yay and I’m sorry. Each week we’ll hang out with different artists and entrepreneurs to ask them what they’re doing and how they’re doing it. Hopefully we’ll find some motivation, or at the very least, commiseration.You can follow Can I Bother You on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @canibotheryou!P.B. (Post bother) If you want to learn more about me, your hot mess host, you can do that in the OG episodes of Can I Bother You, which I’ve left active.
Episodes
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59. Can I Bother Yule? Part 3 - The More the Merrier
Timothy and I are back with more holiday cheer and sinister merriment. We tell you what we’ve been up to, talk movies, and of course, have some festive would you rathers. All while I bake cookies and Timothy wraps presents. The ASMR we provide is our gift to you. Happy holidays! Bother AJ!…
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58. Can I Bother Yule? Part 2 - Lost in New York
Can I Bother Yule - Part 2 is here! It’s a Christmas miracle. Timothy is back! And in the true spirit of the holidays, I’m torturing him. Join us as we talk Christmas movies, would you rathers, and murder. Happy holidays, y’all! Bother AJ! YouTube Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Bother Timothy!...
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CIBY will BRB - Returning August 2nd!
Hey, y’all! CIBY is going on a little break. I give more details in this “episode,” but the gist is I have some other projects I’ve committed to, and I want some time to regroup to make CIBY stronger. I love you. I’ll miss you. And I’ll be back on August 2nd! In the meantime feel free to hang out...
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16. Emma Galbraith (Inbetween Girl, now streaming!)
Emma Galbraith is with us this week to tell us all about their first feature film! Emma stars as Angie Chen in Inbetween Girl, and she can also currently be seen as Jen in Man of God at the Geffen Playhouse in L.A. We chat about both projects, Emma’s passion for community organizing, why it’s not...
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15. Alyssa Bernal (singer/songwriter, 670k+ subscribers on YouTube)
Alyssa Bernal has over half a million subscribers on YouTube, she was signed to Star Trak/Interscope by Pharrell Williams, and she’s toured with Tyler Ward, Kris Allen, and Lifehouse. Alyssa is a YouTube pioneer and we’re talking all about how she went from YouTuber to signed artist, what…
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14. Ashley Rose and Brittany Wheeler (president and marketing coordinator, River City Pops)
This week we’re hanging out with Ashley Rose, President of River City Pops, and Brittany Wheeler, Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator for River City Pops. RCP is Austin’s premier show choir, founded by UT alumni in 1984. Ashley, Brittany, and I chat about RCP’s upcoming show, the time Ashley…
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13. Leslie Gaar (writer, The Washington Post, TODAY Parents, Buzzfeed, Scary Mommy)
We’re hanging out with Leslie Gaar! Leslie’s writing has been published by The Washington Post, The Today Show, Buzzfeed, and Scary Mommy. She has worked with The Jim Henson Company, where she created and led Henson at Home, a campaign to help parents entertain their children during the pandemic....
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I was a background actor on Alita: Battle Angel - AJ Fun Fact
This week, it’s just you and me, listeners! Gather 'round so I can tell you the tale of the time I was part-cyborg. In 2016, I was a background actor on Alita: Battle Angel, a movie directed by Robert Rodriguez, which is based on the Manga series of the same name. In this episode I tell you about...
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12. Adam Roberts (co-founder of TILT Performance Group and Resolution Creative)
This week we’re hanging with Adam Roberts, director, music director, vocal coach, and choreographer to the stars! Adam and I talk about business owner hacks, collaborating with other artists, and how my fifth impressions are stronger than my first impressions. Join Can I Bother You's Patreon!...
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11. Ricky Valenzuela (graphic designer, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., ABC'S Designated Survivor, Made Sports)
In this episode, graphic designer Ricky Valenzuela tells us what it was like working on campaigns for ABC and Marvel Television. We talk about adult jobs, being an artist with anxiety, and the importance of iCarly. Join Can I Bother You's Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/canibotheryou Drink…
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10. Bianka Torres (9 to 5: The Musical, Human Resources: The Musical)
Bianka Torres and I cover a lot. We talk about performing together in a show choir; performing together in a show that opened and closed on the same day; our experiences as Latinx performers; the fact that Bianka’s voice is on Spotify; and what it means to see a plus-size, Latina play Doralee in…
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9. Annameekee Hesik (author of The You Know Who Girls)
This week we’re hanging with author, Annameekee Hesik! There’s a lot of me gushing over how much I love her books, The You Know Who Girls series. We also talk about her experience as a high school teacher, fangirls and fangirling, and getting ghosted by literary agents. Join Can I Bother You's...
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8. Donna Rice (production assistant, COVID compliance officer, actor, improviser)
It wasn’t until I started writing the show notes that I realized I didn’t ask Donna for any stories about ACL or Coachella, even though she mentions in the episode that she’ll be working Coachella again this year. Hashtag fail, AJ. Oh, well. Next time. Some of the fun things we DID talk about in...
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7. Anne Boyd (showrunner of Who's Running the Show?)
In this episode, Anne Boyd and I talk a lot about the writing process and our hate for outlining. Other topics include choosing financial security over art, TV shows trying to top themselves, and leaving nonsensical notes all over the place as writing inspiration. Join Can I Bother You's Patreon!...
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6. Jessie Drollette (production manager and stage manager at Georgetown Palace Theatre)
Jessie Drollette and I tried really hard to not sound like a PBS special while talking about how life changing theatre has been for us. Other conversational points include ableism and sizeism in theatre; the multiple meanings of a pineapple; and why I’m so wonderful to work with. Join Can I…
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5. Ryan Terrebonne (writer's assistant on Riverdale, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and Katy Keene)
In this episode Ryan and I laughed, we cried, we got lost in the woods– Okay, none of that happened. Well, one of them happened, you’ll have to listen to find out which. Topics in this episode include the workings of a writers room; not coming out; and how to make friends (the key is accidental...
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4. Pamela Paek (improviser, stand-up comedian, and half of 1.5 Korean)
CW: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, and body and image issues. Pamela and I only knew each other for about a year before she moved to California, but she was still one of the first people I thought of when I began making a list of potential guests for CIBY. In this episode…
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3. Asaf Ronen (producer of the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, improv coach, and author)
Asaf has a voice made for podcasts. It’s so soothing I’d worry you might fall asleep, but our conversation is too interesting for that. Topics include the time Asaf worked with Cirque du Soleil; the soon(ish)-to-be-written 2nd edition of Asaf’s book; and the legendary Out of Bounds Comedy…
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2. Simone Raquel Alexander (founder of New Manifest Theatre Company & development director of Ground Floor Theatre)
When I saw the casting call for New Manifest Theatre Company’s inaugural production four years ago, I had no idea that I’d meet someone that I would artistically follow anywhere. In this episode Simone and I talk about the importance of representation; the advantages of being a director; and how...
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1. Jeremy Rashad Brown (playwright, actor, founder of Brown Boy Productions)
Join me and Jeremy as we laugh and yay our way through the conversation! Topics include leaving a corporate job to be a full-time artist; how Jeremy's award-winning script came to be; and commercial audition horror stories. Well, they’re less like horror stories and more like painfully common...
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Can I Bother You? Trailer
Welcome to Can I Bother You, hosted by me, AJ Reyes. I’m an actor/singer/hot mess with no idea of what I’m doing. Each week I’ll talk to artists and entrepreneurs to ask if they knew what they were doing when they did the things they’ve done. If you have dreams and goals, but no idea of how to...
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57. Can I Bother You Later? - To bother continued...
Goodbye, Timothy - Hello, hiatus! Before Timothy exits gracelessly and AJ goes on a break for retooling, join us for some behind-the-scenes gossip, hazy memories, and bittersweet reflections on the first year of Can I Bother You. Secrets will be revealed! Dirty laundry will be aired! Stickers…
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56. Can I Apocalypse You? - What’s a b*tch gotta do to get a hoverboard?
Doom! Gloom! Hiding from the end times in our living room! Join us this week for a discussion of all things future. What awaits us in the world to come? Fashion-forward sheep? Lying transportation devices? Timothy ruining AJ’s inside jokes? AJ murdering Timothy and making it look like an…
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55. Can I Play With You? - Part 2
Quit playing games with my heart, and start listening to the second and final games episode of Can I Bother You! This week, AJ and Timothy are asking each other some hard-hitting Would You Rathers. How much Texas is too much Texas? How much cheese is too much cheese? And how many times can a…
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54. Can I Confront You? - Difficult conversations and how to avoid them
There’s something we need to discuss. It’s discussions. Like, you know, the hard ones. Nobody likes them, but we all have to have them now and then. This week, AJ and Timothy share thoughts, anxieties, and ways of approaching complicated conversations. It’s more fun (and funnier) than it sounds…
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53. Can I Date You? - Part 5
CW: Frank discussion of sexual activity, sexual assault, and adult situations. 🎶 “It’s the final date-down!” 🎶* This week, we bring you the conclusion of our fan-favorite (maybe?) “Can I Date You?” pentalogy. You’ll hear tales of childhood sweetheartery gone awry from Timothy and a litany of...
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52. Can I Know What You Did Last Summer? - Favorite movies vs. first-time movies
CW: Brief mentions of sexual assault/harassment and attempted suicide as plot elements. Lights! Camera! Action- er, sitting around talking about movies! This week, we’ve assigned each other three new-to-the-other-but-favorite-to-ourselves movies to watch and discuss. AJ gave Timothy Pretty Woman,...
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51. Can I TTYL? - Saying goodbye and staying goodbyed
So long. Farewell. Auf Wiedersehen. Good night. No matter how you say goodbye, it isn’t always easy to do. But maybe we can help! In this episode, AJ tells you how to perfect your dramatic exit, Timothy muddles his way through a pretty big announcement, and you’ll get to see multiple examples of...
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50. Can I Avoid My Problems With You? - Unhealthy coping mechanisms like reading, meditation, and yoga
We’re not mental health professionals, but that’s never stopped us from making wild claims about psychology before! In this spiritual successor to CIBY Episode 4 (“Can I Handle My Life With You?”), AJ and Timothy meditate on meditation, avoid talking about what they’re avoiding, and generally…
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49. Can I LGBTQ U2? - Staying out and being gayer
Join your fairy podmother Timothy and your Queen of Darkness AJ for a surprise sequel to last week’s LGBTQ+-tastic episode! And if anything, we’re queerer now than we were then. So suck it, homophobes, ‘cause we’re here to gay! Email us to say hello or ask for advice at…
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48. Can I LGBTQ U? - Coming out and being gay
Happy Pride! We’re coming out of the closets and on to the airwaves as we bring you our thoughts and stories about gender, sexuality, and identity. Hear Timothy flip-flop about terminology. Hear AJ put chismosas in their places. Hear both of us being ourselves, living our truths, and generally...
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47. Can I Hire You? - Part 3
Print out your résumé, review your talking points, and join us in the conference room for the final installment of our series-within-a-series all about our lives in the American workforce. In this episode, AJ recalls his colorful costuming days, Timothy relives some ancient phone calls, and we…
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46. Can I Steal Your Limited Edition Mickey Mouse Watch? - Friendship, former friends, and frenemies
Can we be BFFs? There’s a friendship bracelet here with your name on it! (Your name is Ethelfritha, right?) Join AJ and Timothy as they discuss the meaning of friendship, tell stories about just a tiny sampling of their vast roster of friends, and pity the people who didn’t make the cut. Email us...
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45. Can I Marry You? - Weddings, proposals, and prenups
Do you, listener, take Can I Bother You to be your electronically wedded podcast? This week, we’re bringing you stories of other people’s matrimonial bliss (or lack thereof). Big ‘80s hair, big superfluous cummerbunds, big unnecessary drama, and big laughs await you! Laughs not guaranteed. Just…
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44. Can I Date You? - Part 4
CW: This episode is very NSFW and includes frank discussion of sex and related topics. Listener discretion is advised. From our hearts to yours, we bring you the not-very-long awaited return of Can I Date You, our running miniseries on love, limerence, and lust. Mostly just lust and bad luck in...
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43. Can I Please Hear Rihanna’s Hit 2007 Single “Don’t Stop The Music”? - Prom and graduation
This week, we’ve got senioritis! Join AJ and Timothy as they reminisce about some of the final events of their childhoods: prom and high school graduation. This episode contains mentions of flagrant misdemeanors, Hummer limos, those weird hats with the stringy bits, and enough teen angst to fill...
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42. Can I Yell At The TV With You? - Sports, jocks, and getting picked last
We like to think of our podcast as the seventh inning stretch of podcasts. Or maybe the halftime show. The break you take to hit up the concession stand? But enough about what we mean to you, dear listener. This week, we’re talking about what sports have (and haven’t) meant to us over the years.…
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41. Can I Speak With You After Class? - Mentors, educators, and teacher appreciation
Teachers. They work tirelessly and get paid terribly, all to change young lives (for better or worse). This week, AJ and Timothy relive their school days through stories of mentors past. Sycophancy! Truancy! Pencil theft! Light arson! This episode has something for everyone. Email us to say hello...
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40. Can I Hire You? - Part 2
🎶 Workin’ 9 to 5, what a way to make a podcast! 🎶 This week, we’re back in the salt mines for another installment of our miniseries-within-a-series about our past jobs. Let AJ tell you a funny and frustrating tale from his Barnes & Noble. Go back to school with Timothy for a lesson in letting...
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39. Verb Pronoun Verb Pronoun? - Language, writers, and writing words
Writing can be hard. Like the writing I’m doing right now. You’ve got to think of the message you want to convey, and then you have to, you know, convey it. It’s kind of wild if you think about it, and thinking about it is pretty much all we’re doing this week. Hope you’re into it! Email us to…
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38. Can I Bring a Mouse to Life? - Marriage, children, and other struggles
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in the baby carriage? Maybe, but don’t let kids’ songs or society or even your favorite podcast tell you what’s right for you! Join us for an honest and occasionally awkward conversation on parenthood and marriagehood from two very single…
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37. Can I Have Confidence In You? - Self-esteem and self-assurance
Do you let yourself shine bright like a diamond? Do you hide your light under your umbrella-ella-ella? Do you randomly shoehorn Rihanna lyrics into episode descriptions because you’re not confident enough in your own words? Whether you’re cocky, coy, or anything in between, we’re confident that...
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36. Can I Upstage You? - Acting up in the theatre
The stage is calling! Will you answer? Or will you send it straight to voicemail? Hear about AJ and Timothy’s theatre dreams - some chased like the Man of La Mancha’s windmills, others deferred like A Raisin in the Sun. (Are these dated references doing it for anyone?) Brush up your Shakespeare,...
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35. Can I Date You? - Part 3
CW: This episode is very NSFW and includes frank discussion of sex and related topics. Listener discretion is advised. Hopefully the third time’s the charm, because we’re starting to get a little desperate. Will Timothy find his Prince Charming at the prom? Will AJ finally reveal his closely...
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34. Can I Gone Wild With You? - The beach, camping, and Spring Break
WoOoOoOoOo! SPRING BREAK! Get ready to go wild with AJ and Timothy in this exploration of all sorts of things directly and indirectly related to Summer: The Prequel. This week, there are no rules, just vibes. Tie a kite to your handlebars! Stay up past your bedtime! Get hammered with an ancient...
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33. Can I Quarantine You? - The COVID-19 pandemic and two other disasters
Welcome back to March, y'all! Another trip around the sun and we’re right back where we started. So this week, you’ll hear AJ and Timothy unload all their pandemic-related baggage. Well, most of it. There’s a lot, ya know? Thank goodness misery loves company. Email us to say hello or ask for…
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32. Can I Broth-er You? - Food, eating, and cooking
We hope you’re in a foodie mood this week, as we bring you yet another feast for the ears. There’s just a certain kind of hunger that can only be sated by long, rambling descriptions of the stuff we put in our mouths, you know? So join AJ and Timothy on a journey into the culinary, the gustatory,...
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31. Can I Bother Y'all? - Really, Texas?
🎶 “The stars at night are big and bright 👏👏👏👏 Your job’s a joke, you’re broke-” 🎶 Wait. Is that right? This week, AJ and Timothy are toasting (and roasting) their native Lone Star State, from the blissful ignorance of their pre-snowpocalypse living room. Kick off your boots, hang up your...
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30. Can I Hire You? - Part 1
Where do you see yourself in five years? What’s your greatest weakness? What does synergy mean to you, and how would you strive to incorporate it into your implementation of our company mission statement to increase third-quarter earnings? This week, AJ and Timothy recall, relive, and sometimes...
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29. Can I Date You? - Part 2
CW: This episode is very NSFW and includes frank discussion of sex and related topics. Listener discretion is advised. We’re giving love (um, etc.) a bad name! Come join us for the second installment in our critically-acclaimed miniseries on dating and sexytimes. And try not to fall for us, okay?...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hey, y’all! I’m AJ Reyes, an actor/singer/alleged human, and I have no idea what I’m doing. If you feel similarly, yay and I’m sorry. Each week we’ll hang out with different artists and entrepreneurs to ask them what they’re doing and how they’re doing it. Hopefully we’ll find some motivation, or at the very least, commiseration.You can follow Can I Bother You on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @canibotheryou!P.B. (Post bother) If you want to learn more about me, your hot mess host, you can do that in the OG episodes of Can I Bother You, which I’ve left active.
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Hey, y’all! I’m AJ Reyes, an actor/singer/alleged human, and I have no idea what I’m doing. If you feel similarly, yay and I’m sorry. Each week we’ll hang out with different artists and entrepreneurs to ask them what they’re doing and how they’re doing it. Hopefully we’ll find some motivation, or...
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