Funny You Should Ask

It’s this episode of Funny You Should Ask we’re talking to artist and comedian EMILY FLAKE! We cover what’s more important than a college degree, celebrating your age, the true measures of progress, and so much more!Emily also runs St. Nells Humor Residency: https://www.stnells.com/FIND EMILY:SUBSTACK - https://substack.com/@emilyflakeIG - https://www.instagram.com/eflakeagogo/?hl=enWebsite - https://www.emilyflake.com/https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/emily-flakeConversation originally recorded on 05/11/22.Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations.Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics.It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it.Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT)Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT)Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG)Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG)Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoldmine.substack.com

In this episode of Funny You Should Ask, we’re talking to TV writer and all-around very cool lady Jonterri Gadson! You’ve laughed at her writing in Black Lady Sketch Show, The Upshaws, and Everybody Still Hates Chris. In this episode, she lets us in on moving from Idaho to Hollywood, using anger to get what you want, and finding the perfect dress for the Emmys.Jonterri has a candle company “in development.” Check it out: https://www.instagram.com/sojustafewnotes/FIND JONTERRI:SUBSTACK - https://morejt.substack.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/jonterrig/TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@j.t.tvWebsite - https://www.jonterrigadson.com/Conversation originally recorded on 09/07/22.Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations.Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics.It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it.Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT)Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT)Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG)Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG)Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoldmine.substack.com

It’s the first episode of Funny You Should Ask! What better way to kick off the podcast than with your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian. In this episode Maria shares her approach to intimate one-on-one shows, the joy she finds by being done with projects, and not taking responsibility for others’ feelings. You’ve seen Maria Bamford from Comedy Central, her show Lady Dynamite, Big Mouth, and so much more. Purchase Maria’s book Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult: https://bookshop.org/a/18885/9781982168575Listen to Maria’s “tour de force” audiobook for Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult: https://www.audible.com/pd/Sure-Ill-Join-Your-Cult-Audiobook/B0BWSFN4HB?srsltid=AfmBOopkyxWxPxOKOc6Rrdi-w7OwiaAk2anKxxebgbYQc8joUIXSGC1NFIND MARIA:IG - https://www.instagram.com/mariabamfordcomedy/?hl=enTW - https://x.com/mariabamfoo?lang=enTT - https://www.tiktok.com/@mariabamfordcomedyWebsite - https://mariabamford.com/Conversation originally recorded on 08/24/24.__________________________________________________________________Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations.Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics.It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it.Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT)Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT)Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG)Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG)Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora.***********************This podcast was made BY, FOR, IN, and BECAUSE OF GOLD Comedy.More about GOLD Comedy:GOLD Comedy is the comedy school, professional community, and content studio where women and non-binary folks grow their comedy careers, build powerful networks, and make funny stuff. ***MEET: Anyone can watch tutorials on YouTube. We are your comedy crew—here to applaud you, collab with you, and help you succeed.***LEARN: Level up your funny with the latest comedy styles and techniques taught by experts in live classes and live events. Unlimited classes included in your once-yearly fee.***PERFORM: We’ll get you the experience and exposure you need to get started AND level up, and the skills that serve you for life.JOIN GOLD COMEDY FOR 20% OFF THE YEARLY MEMBERSHIP FEE WITH CODE: 20YOUSHOULDASK This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoldmine.substack.com

Welcome to GOLD’s flagship podcast, Funny You Should Ask: Candid Q&As With Your Favorite Comedy People. Hosted by GOLD Comedy founder Lynn Harris, the podcast is drawn from recordings of GOLD’s members-only live Q&A Zooms with working comedy professionals, now (finally!) opened up for a wider audience.This season will feature:* Maria Bamford* Jonterri Gadson* Emily Flake* Joanna Briley* Jeff Hiller* Judy Gold* Flash Rosenberg* Michelle Badillo* Kerry Coddett* Shaun CassidyFunny You Should Ask will be available on Substack and wherever you get your podcasts, with new episodes released weekly starting August 24.*****************************Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations.Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics.It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it.Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT)Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT)Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG)Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG)Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora*****************************This podcast was made BY, FOR, IN, and BECAUSE OF GOLD Comedy.More about GOLD Comedy:GOLD Comedy is the comedy school, professional community, and content studio where women and non-binary folks grow their comedy careers, build powerful networks, and make funny stuff.***MEET: Anyone can watch tutorials on YouTube. We are your comedy crew—here to applaud you, collab with you, and help you succeed.***LEARN: Level up your funny with the latest comedy styles and techniques taught by experts in live classes and live events. Unlimited classes included in your once-yearly fee.***PERFORM: We’ll get you the experience and exposure you need to get started AND level up, and the skills that serve you for life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoldmine.substack.com