PODCAST · comedy
It's Genetic
by Blair Dawson
Comedian Blair Dawson interviews her dad, comics and their parents to find out if the apple falls far from the tree.
Episodes
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Danny Sellers and his mom, Audrey!
It's Genetic welcomes Danny Sellers and his mom, Audrey! In this episode we discuss: Audrey going back to school as an adult Danny joining a fake gym Breaking up with long term partners Coffee Confrontation in friendship Fanny packs as a cross body bags The economy of luxury purses And more!…
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Shaunak Godkhindi and his mom, Swati!
It's Genetic welcomes Shaunak Godkhindi and his mom, Swati! In this episode we discuss: Swati's experience with Intermittent fasting and, in general, being a health nut The role of astrology in Hindu matchmaking Why you shouldn't blindly pay a medical bill Encouraging your kids to choose their…
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Jay Light and his mom, Denise!
It's Genetic welcomes Jay Light and his mom, Denise! In this episode we discuss: How Jay's sobriety changed their dynamic Determining when it is or is not okay to use loved ones as source material for jokes Enneagram placements Denise's social media habits Growing up in the Bible Belt and dating...
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Meredith Dietz and her dad, David!
It's Genetic welcomes Meredith Dietz and her dad, David! In this episode we discuss: David's experience being a single dad with 3 daughters Twice baked potatos Major communication gaffes in dating The time Meredith encouraged David to hop the turnstile Nepo babies Crying at the death of one…
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Adam Mamawala and his dad, Maqsood!
It's Genetic welcomes Adam Mamawala and his dad, Maqsood! In this episode we discuss: How rare it is to have an Indian parent who supports your art Bollywood music Jurassic Park The greatest modern convenience (according to Maqsood) Adam's recent experience hearing recordings of his dad in the…
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Melody Kamali and her mom, Nasrin!
It's Genetic welcomes Melody Kamali and her mom, Nasrin! In this episode we discuss: Nasrin's experience being an ESL teacher for adult immigrants The time Melody physically attacked Nasrin Cooking Persian food Being approached by strangers because of your aura The fear of others dying (rather…
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Tony Zaret and his step-dad, Bobby!
It's Genetic welcomes Tony Zaret and his step-dad, Bobby! In this episode we discuss: Bobby's role as Tony's content producer and stage dad Keeping up with appearances to compete in the entertainment industry Having your comedic ideas stolen Bobby's experience getting slapped Feeling the need to...
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Maddie Wiener and her mom, Allison!
It's Genetic welcomes Maddie Wiener (Comedy Central, JFL New Face) and her mom, Allison! In this episode we discuss: Maddie starting standup as a teenager Allison's very funny email signature Experiences with pregnancy ART!!! The practice of writing letters Embracing change (in love and in…
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Annabel Meschke, Sabina Meschke and their mom, Stacy!
It's Genetic welcomes Annabel Meschke, Sabina Meschke (SXSW, Pennies from Heaven) and their mom, Stacy! In this episode we discuss: Their "way slay" mother-child vibes People's insane behavior around twins How RUDE it is when people don't bother to tell them apart Sabina making the Birken bag of...
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Dave Merheje and his sister, Mary!
It's Genetic welcomes Dave Merheje (Hulu's Ramy) and his sister, Mary! In this episode we discuss: The "being too nice" to "getting taken advantage" of pipeline Culture clashing in dating Bad weed trips Having wellness or introspective talk rebuffed by immigrant parents Their parents not (really)...
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Adam Mitrani and his mom, Donna!
It's Genetic welcomes Adam Mitrani and his mom, Donna! In this episode we discuss: The sudden passing of Donna's son and Adam's brother, Reuben The Mitrani's close family friendship with Mac Miller How being open with your parents is distinctly jewish Hippy enclaves in conservative states...
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Esther Fallick and her mom, Leticia!
It's Genetic welcomes Esther Fallick and her mom, Leticia! In this episode we discuss: How their parent-child dynamic has evolved since Esther's gender transition Leticia's work as a couples therapist Adam Sandler Friends slander How toxic positivity is the enemy of grief Leticia's upbringing in...
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Matthew Broussard and his mom, Ann!
It's Genetic welcomes Matthew Broussard (The Tonight Show, Comedy Central) and his mom, Ann! In this episode we discuss: Why Ann still hopes Matthew gets a "real job" How Americans don't respect the elderly Complaining as a love language Triggering audiences The evolution if birth control…
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Maggie Crane and her dad, Sam!
It's Genetic welcomes Maggie Crane and her dad, Sam! In this episode we discuss: Maggie's Ladybird-like upbringing in western Massachusetts Sam's career in academia (covering Chinese politics and the rise of nationalism) How raising a child with disabilities impacts a family dynamic Sam's…
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Danielle Clarke Fisher and her mom, Sharon!
It's Genetic welcomes Danielle Clarke Fisher and her mom, Sharon! In this episode we discuss: How Sharon's been a doomsday prepper before it was cool Lying to get a job Experiencing hurricane season as Floridians Questioning your sanity Teen Danielle being offered two cows and a goat to go on a...
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Molly Kornfeld and her mom, Patty Rosborough!
It's Genetic welcomes its first multigenerational stand-up comedy family on the pod! Molly Kornfeld and her mom, Patty Rosborough. In this episode we discuss: Molly's experience being raised by two stand-up comedians Comedy we effing HATE (and like) How to best "act out" a bj on stage Dating male...
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Kyle Gordon and his mom, Rebecca!
It's Genetic is back! Blair figured out a calendly, got her ish together and is calling it a season two. Please enjoy the series return with guests Kyle Gordon (TikTok, Comedy Central) and his mom, Rebecca! In this episode we discuss: Popping off on TikTok (and how you can too!) How Kyle was a...
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Gastor Almonte and his daughter, Makayla!
It's Genetic welcomes Gastor Almonte (Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening) and his daughter, Makayla! In this episode we discuss: • Gastor starting standup after having a child • Discord and the social media platform each generation uses • Makayla's fear of the dark • The "process" and putting...
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Charlie Bardey and his mom, Claudia!
It's Genetic welcomes Charlie Bardey (Comedy Central) and his mom, Claudia! In this episode we discuss: • Being New York liberal elite jew archetypes • Robert Moses • Morning person propaganda • Struggling with decision making • Claudia's experience as a creative agency CEO • The business of fine...
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Nina Tarr and her mom, Mitra!
It's Genetic welcomes Nina Tarr (HBO's Hacks) and her mom, Mitra! In this episode we discuss: Problematic men (Roman Polanski, Bukowski, Nina's dad) Mitra's experience attending college in Iran prior to the revolution and starting her education over in the US Age gap discourse Mitra as a Marshall...
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Jared Schwartz and his mom, Rhonda!
It's Genetic welcomes Jared Schwartz (Momma's Boy, OnlyFeehans Podcast) and his mom, Rhonda! In this episode we discuss: Jared's love of snails Being a momma's boy How 9/11 effected Rhonda's career path Discovering adderall in adulthood Telling the truth and when honesty is not the best policy...
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Jill Gonzalez and her dad, Kevin!
It's Genetic welcomes Jill Gonzalez (NBC) and her dad, Kevin! In this episode we discuss: How Kevin got Jill's mom to agree to their first date (spoiler: it involves a gunshot wound to the face) Jill experiencing being the dumpee when she's always been the dumper Being a Jersey girl Lying to get…
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Anthony DeVito and his mom, Joanne!
It's Genetic welcomes Anthony DeVito (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, This American Life) and his mom, Joanne! In this episode we discuss: Threatening to call child services on yourself Having a boundary-less friendship The colonization of space Unique forms of discipline Joanne's fear of…
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Sabrina Wu and their mom, Sheng!
It's Genetic welcomes Sabrina Wu (Disney+) and their mom, Sheng! In this episode we discuss: Giving Thanksgiving dinner a Chinese revamp (duck is in, turkey is out) Challenging cultural expectations of saving face, self-expression and identity Sheng's dance troupe The basketball injury that…
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Rachel Coster and her mom, Elysa!
It's Genetic welcomes Rachel Coster (Vulture) and her mom, Elysa! In this episode we discuss: Best friend breakups Rachel reveals a new tat Having RAGE issues Rachel's dad (he has a British accent) explains why she's not destined for corporate work Losing your virginity Elysa's experience making...
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Ester Steinberg and her dad, Michael!
It's Genetic welcomes Ester Steinberg (Amazon Prime's Burning Bush) and her dad, Michael! In this episode we discuss: -Michael's early-in-life attempts of becoming both a comedian and a professional wrestler -Being raised by an Israeli immigrant -Working for TMZ -Michael laments on the time he...
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Alex Kumin and her dad, Dan!
It's Genetic welcomes Alex Kumin (Comedy Central) and her dad, Dan! In this episode we talk: -Why Dan loves The Bachelor -Sharing collegiate pride -Having the same type of cancer -Massachusetts -Personal growth retreats -Being a lawyer -Dan's experience walking on hot coals And more! Follow Blair...
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Emily Panic and her dad, Steve
It's Genetic welcomes Emily Panic (Pitchfork TV, Ghosts To Show You Podcast) and her dad, Steve! In this episode we talk: * being a DOCTOR!!! * being a MUSICIAN!!! * How being raised by union organizers informs authority issues * Pandemic dog adoptions * Reinventing yourself and switching careers…
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Haley Stiel and her mom, Julie
It's Genetic welcomes Haley Stiel (Close friend!) and her mom, Julie! In this episode we talk: * being GAY!!! * being JEWISH!!! * being absolutely obsessed with cabbage * the time Julie ran away from home * coming from a family of con artists * getting arrested for parking tickets * stealing *…
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Trina Alper and her dad, Brant
It's Genetic welcomes Trina Alper (Tres Betches Podcast) and her dad, Brant! In this episode we talk: * Trina's childhood dream of being a toll booth collector * Brant's famous pep talks * How Trina's mom knew Brant was "the one" * Keeping up with the cost of living * How to maintain a 40+ year...
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J. Smitty and his dad, Dennis
It's Genetic welcomes J. Smitty (Comedy Central) and his dad, Dennis! In this episode we talk: Dennis's traumatic motorcycle accident Having a favorite pet Crying at funerals The time Dennis had his mustang stolen Respecting your elders And more! Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair...
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Steve Jeanty and his mom, Irma!
It's Genetic welcomes Steve Jeanty (Rap alias: Ronnie Cortado) and his mom, Irma! Blair and Roger discuss war. In this episode we talk: Steve's Hot Topic phase Irma's experience working as a nurse Coffee Irma's feelings on rap Steve's fear of Halloween Who's getting the first call in a nuclear...
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Cameron Gillette and his cousin, Hutton
It's Genetic welcomes Cameron Gillette (The Best Set I Will Ever Have) and his cousin, Hutton! Blair and Roger discuss crying. In this episode we talk: Being apocalypse ready 9/11 conspiracies The connection between growing up religious and loving concerts Bad drug trips Pranking Chick-fil-A The...
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Jenny Gorelick and her dad, Gregg
It's Genetic welcomes Jenny Gorelick (Receipts Podcast) and her dad, Gregg! Blair and Roger discuss social media. In this episode we talk: The Olympics Picking sides in a divorce First dates Anxieties around achieving fame Going to Space Jenny and Gregg's respective dating app experiences And…
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Jess Henderson
It's Genetic welcomes Jess Henderson (Hulu's Shrill) and her mom, Patrice! Blair and Roger discuss self-care. In this episode we talk: Priscilla's very cool career as a chemical engineer Theater kid culture Accidentally getting drunk at work Early pandemic ingenuity Anxieties around maintaining...
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Ben Wasserman
It's Genetic welcomes Ben Wasserman (VICE, Painted with his butt on MTV) and his mom, Ricki! Blair and Roger discuss gender. In this episode we talk: The grief of losing a loved one compounded by the grief of the Trump presidency Being a royal piss family (a family that pisses their pants)…
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Julie Mitchell
It's Genetic welcomes Julie Mitchell (VICE, McSweeney's) and her dad, Scott! Blair and Roger discuss anger. In this episode we talk: Julie woke-ifying her parents Self-isolation and not being a people person Gender expression and Scott's evolution on the topic The DARE program/Julie being a child...
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Meghana Indurti
It's Genetic welcomes Meghana Indurti (The New Yorker) and her mom, Geetha! Blair and Roger discuss gift giving. In this episode we talk: The origin story of Meg's deep seated fear of pigeons Defining "vibes" Geetha dipping her toe into drinking and the stigma alcohol carries in India Hating...
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Sofia Dobrushin
It's Genetic welcomes Sofia Dobrushin (HBO's High Maintenance) and her mom, Carmen! Blair and Roger play a Freudian game. In this episode we talk: Bisexuality All of your exes looking the same How Carmen is a huge basketball fan (while Sofia is NOT) Feelings of embarrassment as a child The fear…
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Niles Abston
It's Genetic welcomes Niles Abston (The ClownCast Podcast) and his dad, Willie! Blair and Roger discuss tattoos. In this episode we talk: Willie and Nile's experience of living on a golf course Asking your parent to say I love you more Nile's experience with being unlawfully charged with weed...
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Gianmarco Soresi
It's Genetic welcomes Gianmarco Soresi (Netflix's Bonding) and his mom, Irene! Blair and Roger discuss education. In this episode we talk: Studio 54 Politically incorrect acting exercises Irene's upbringing in casinos Making a scene in public Why Gianmarco is getting mocked on TikTok And more!...
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Olivia Perry
It's Genetic welcomes Olivia Perry (HBO's South Side) and her dad, Brad! Blair and Roger discuss books. In this episode we talk: Brad being a dad-ager Fear of birds Being a brand whore Brad's time working as a weather man Fasting Age appropriate crushes And more! Olivia's interview starts at…
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Harper-Rose Drummond
It's Genetic welcomes Harper-Rose Drummond (TruTv's Laff Tracks) and her mom, Alison! Blair and Roger discuss medicine. In this episode we talk: Parents wanting their kids to be hot Comedy festivals Blocking your parents on social media DMT Bombing job interviews Seeing an ex in public And more!...
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Kenice Mobely
It's Genetic welcomes Kenice Mobely (The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, ViceNews) and her mom, Priscilla! Blair and Roger discuss Myers-Briggs and personality assessment. In this episode we talk: Telling your parents when you've lost your virginity Goobers Kenice's time working at Jack in the…
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Edy Modica
It's Genetic welcomes Edy Modica (HBO's High Maintenance) and her mom, Marsha! Blair and Roger discuss animals. In this episode we talk: Quaaludes Feeling disconnected from the Brooklyn occult scene Marsha's gorgeous native BK accent The FOMO that comes with your friends dying before you Edy's…
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Julia Shiplett
It's Genetic welcomes Julia Shiplett (HBO's High Maintenance, The New Yorker) and her dad, Pat! Blair and Roger discuss fashion. In this episode we talk: Being a jerk boyfriend Which sibling will pull the plug in a euthanasia situation Smoothies Being kind, not nice Developing fears with age…
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Myq Kaplan
It's Genetic welcomes Myq Kaplan (The Tonight Show, Conan) and his mom, Bonnie! Blair and Roger discuss sports. In this episode we talk: Veganism Leaning on family amid the pandemic Bonnie's time working as a music teacher Meditation Apps Playing the violin and the trombone Having parent-child...
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Wendy Steiner
It's Genetic welcomes Wendy Steiner (Refinery 29) and her mom, Heidi! Blair and Roger discuss celebrities. In this episode we talk: Birth order Heidi's crushes on Vince D'onofrio and Jack Black Wendy's childhood aspirations to be a Rolling Stone writer The pressure to succeed Peter Frampton…
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Dan Licata
It's Genetic welcomes Dan Licata (Saturday Night Live) and his mom, Jane! Blair and Roger discuss slang. In this episode we talk: Kim Deal (the quilter, not the musician) Dan wetting the bed for funzies TERFS (JK Rowling) Attaching identity to hair Jackass Encouraging Jane to shoplift from Joann...
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Sam Evans
It's Genetic welcomes Sam Evans (JFL) and his dad, Darrell! Blair and Roger discuss Alzheimer's disease. In this episode we talk: Darrell's first car "Medicinal" weed brownies Generational differences in humor John Denver Ernest Goes to Jail Positive masculinity And More!! Sam interview starts at...
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Comedian Blair Dawson interviews her dad, comics and their parents to find out if the apple falls far from the tree.
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Blair Dawson
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Comedian Blair Dawson interviews her dad, comics and their parents to find out if the apple falls far from the tree.
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