Joel Marshall's Lunch Therapy - Interview Friday

Originally from Tampa, Florida Marlana Marie is veteran stage actress, comedian, writer, and host at The Hollywood Comedy, She has been seen in the Burbank Comedy Festival, Saturday Night Laughs at The Hollywood Comedy where she regularly hosts the comedy improv mic, and other comedy shows like the Think Tank Comedy Show at The Pike Bar in Long Beach.Live Laugh Therapy Saturday November 22nd 7pm at the Stray Theater in Hollywood, CA.https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thestraytheater/1934103Whether you’re a longtime Hummingbird or brand new to Lunch Therapy, THANK YOU for supporting us for 700 shows! Let’s keep flying. 💚🐦Welcome to Joel Marshall’s Lunch Therapy, the livestream series where comedy, creativity, conversation, and curiosity all sit down for lunch together. Streaming every Tuesday & Friday at noon Pacific, the show blends humor, mindfulness, live interviews, trivia, music, storytelling, wildlife therapy, and community connection into a one-of-a-kind midday ritual.#livestreaming #standupcomedy #cultofthehummingbird

✨ **Lunch Therapy with Joel Marshall** ✨ **Guest:** Astrologer, writer & podcaster **Isa Nakazawa** In this episode, Joel sits down with **Isa Nakazawa**, an Oakland-based astrologer, writer, and cultural producer who bridges the mystical and the modern with warmth, humor, and insight. Isa is the host of *Stars and Stars with Isa* (Futuro Studios / Sirius XM), where she reads birth charts not as destiny—but as storytelling, purpose, and transformation. They talk about what astrology can teach us about being human, how to look to the stars without losing our grounding, and why self-reflection might be the real cosmic practice. 🌙 About Isa:Isa Nakazawa is a writer, podcaster, and astrologer whose work explores identity, creativity, and the wisdom of the cosmos. A graduate of Wesleyan University with a background in sociology and American studies, Isa approaches astrology as a tool for self-understanding and imagination. She’s been featured by Futuro Media, NALAC, and more. ⭐ Learn more about Isa: https://isanaka.com🎧 Listen to *Stars and Stars with Isa*: https://www.futuromediagroup.org/stars-and-stars🪶 **Join the Hummingbirds** — Subscribe for more *Lunch Therapy* every Tuesday & Friday at noon Pacificalso Vote for Kamala for Fab Over 40https://fabover40.org/2025/kamala-1541About Lunch TherapyHosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. Interview Friday airs every Friday at Noon Pacific, with a live guest. #LunchTherapy #IsaNakazawa #Astrology #JoelMarshall #Podcast #StarsAndStars #OaklandAstrologer #AstrologyPodcast #SelfDiscovery #Hummingbirds #Livestream #Spirituality #Zodiac #CreativeConversations

Dan Pasternack is a comedian, writer, and Emmy-nominated TV producer with over four decades in comedy. He’s developed and produced groundbreaking shows like the Peabody Award winning show Portlandia, Comedy Bang! Bang!, and The Birthday Boys, while also helping launch digital comedy platforms at IFC and Turner’s Super Deluxe.Dan has worked with some of the biggest names in comedy—Bob Odenkirk, Maria Bamford, Tim & Eric, and Norm Macdonald among them—and continues to champion new voices through his own Little Bear Bear Productions. He also created the comedy history series Obsessive Comedy Disorder, produced Jonathan Winters: Unearthed, and teaches television at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.Beyond producing, Dan is a true comedy historian, having interviewed legends like Milton Berle and Sid Caesar for the Television Academy, and written for Vulture, McSweeney’s, and Emmy Magazine.links:John Candy Documentary Screening with Ryan Reynolds and special guests.https://johncandy.com/Airplane directors cut with the director and star.https://www.airplanelivetour.com/Stand By Me screening with actors reunion.https://www.standbymelive.comAbout Lunch TherapyHosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. Interview Friday airs every Friday at Noon Pacific, with a live guest. #comedypodcast #televisionproduction #portlandia

Dan Pasternack is a comedian, writer, and Emmy-nominated TV producer with over four decades in comedy. He’s developed and produced groundbreaking shows like the Peabody Award winning show Portlandia, Comedy Bang! Bang!, and The Birthday Boys, while also helping launch digital comedy platforms at IFC and Turner’s Super Deluxe.Dan has worked with some of the biggest names in comedy—Bob Odenkirk, Maria Bamford, Tim & Eric, and Norm Macdonald among them—and continues to champion new voices through his own Little Bear Bear Productions. He also created the comedy history series Obsessive Comedy Disorder, produced Jonathan Winters: Unearthed, and teaches television at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.Beyond producing, Dan is a true comedy historian, having interviewed legends like Milton Berle and Sid Caesar for the Television Academy, and written for Vulture, McSweeney’s, and Emmy Magazine.links:John Candy Documentary Screening with Ryan Reynolds and special guests.https://johncandy.com/Airplane directors cut with the director and star.https://www.airplanelivetour.com/Stand By Me screening with actors reunion.https://www.standbymelive.comAbout Lunch TherapyHosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. Interview Friday airs every Friday at Noon Pacific, with a live guest. #comedypodcast #televisionproduction #portlandia

Clean comic and joke writing teacher Dean Lewis joins from the Dallas - Fort Worth area. Do you want to write better jokes, maybe write for late night shows, develop a joke writing mindset? Do you want to be able to write comedy without resorting to bad language and shocking imagery? He’s an Emmy Award-winning writer, he’s appeared on Last Comic Standing and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and took home the title in the Wendy’s Clean Comedy Challenge.You may have seen his work on stage, in commercials for Dr. Pepper and Nintendo, or even on the big screen in the award-winning film Shtickmen. He’s also sold material to Jay Leno, performed alongside music legends like Willie Nelson and Joan Jett, and still finds time to mentor up-and-coming comedians in the Dallas scene.But what makes him truly special is his clean, relatable comedy—often pulling from the joys and disasters of parenting, the weirdness of everyday life, and the things we all notice but never say out loud.

Clean comic and joke writing teacher Dean Lewis joins from the Dallas - Fort Worth area. Do you want to write better jokes, maybe write for late night shows, develop a joke writing mindset? Do you want to be able to write comedy without resorting to bad language and shocking imagery? He’s an Emmy Award-winning writer, he’s appeared on Last Comic Standing and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and took home the title in the Wendy’s Clean Comedy Challenge.You may have seen his work on stage, in commercials for Dr. Pepper and Nintendo, or even on the big screen in the award-winning film Shtickmen. He’s also sold material to Jay Leno, performed alongside music legends like Willie Nelson and Joan Jett, and still finds time to mentor up-and-coming comedians in the Dallas scene.But what makes him truly special is his clean, relatable comedy—often pulling from the joys and disasters of parenting, the weirdness of everyday life, and the things we all notice but never say out loud.

"Funny Old Bag" Hilarious comedian Susan Rice has been making people laugh for over 40 years. Susan Rice lived in Los Angeles in 1986, where she performed at numerous national comedy clubs and made appearances on Showtime, CBS, and ABC. In 1998, she returned to her home town of Portland, OR, and began focusing on corporate shows, entertaining audiences at Microsoft, Intel, Honeybucket, and The Red Hatters.Now in her 70s, Susan has discovered a wider audience than she ever had as a young comedian. She recently featured on the YouTube channel "Don't Tell Comedy," where her set and clips garnered millions of views. Just a month later, she was invited to audition in front of celebrity judges on NBC's "America's Got Talent."Susan firmly believes in the healing power of humor and laughter. Her favorite quote is, "I couldn't wait for success, so I went ahead without it." - Jonathan Winters.Sound Bath byhttps://www.youtube.com/@HealingVibrations/About Lunch TherapyHosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. Interview Friday airs every Friday at Noon Pacific, with a live guest. Support our show at Patreon https://patreon.com/joelmarshall#standupcomedy #podcasting #cultofthehummingbird

Repo Man to Robocop to True Blood to The Last Brown Beret - Actor Del Zamora sits down with Joel to talk about his career that has spanned five decades. Born in East LA, the cult legend Repo Man, the prescient action film Robocop, the HBO hit True Blood and his latest film that he is acting, co-writing and directing The Last Brown Beret. Come join us in the chat room to enjoy a life spent on the stage and screen, at home in both comedy and drama, in New York and LA and all points in between. Go Fund Me for The Last Brown Beret https://www.gofundme.com/f/fjjh3-last... Therapy Meditation bowls by @HealingVibrations @BlackScreenHV Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. TWITCH link https://twitch.com/joelmarshall Support our show at https://Lunch-Therapy.com There you will also find books mentioned on the show. #repoman #actorslife #cultofthehummingbird

How to Be a Successful Stand-Up Comedian with Veteran Comedy Producer Barry Katz. Blueprint for Comedy Success. Barry is an Emmy and Grammy nominated TV-film-record producer, talent manager, and podcast host. Barry Katz is a well-known figure in the comedy industry, representing iconic artists like Louie Anderson, Ken Jeong, and Hasan Minhaj. He has provided stage time to future stars such as Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, and Sarah Silverman, and helped launch the careers of several successful comedians like Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, and Wanda Sykes. Throughout his career, Katz has sold 39 out of 40 stand-up comedy specials he produced and brokered 100 TV development deals. He has also created television shows and executive produced numerous specials and series, including "Tourgasm" and "Last Comic Standing." In the film business, Katz was involved in selling the cult classic "Half Baked" and went on to produce several films, including "Employee of the Month" and "Good Luck Chuck." He was one of the first managers to use social media to accelerate a comedy artist's career, as demonstrated by Dane Cook's success. Katz has also made significant contributions to the comedy production and distribution industry, co-founding Comedy Dynamics and being involved in the sale of Comedy Central Roasts to the network. His achievements include Grammy-nominated albums and debuting a comedy album in Billboard's top 5 national charts twice. Therapy Meditation bowls by @HealingVibrations @BlackScreenHV Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. TWITCH link https://twitch.com/joelmarshall Support our show at https://Lunch-Therapy.com There you will also find books mentioned on the show. #standupcomedy #comedianslife #cultofthehummingbird

Why Do We Get Negative Thoughts? How do I get rid of negative self-talk and unproductive circular thinking? Where is is based? Two practitioners of cognomovement, are Joel's guests on the show today - Liz Larson and Bill McKenna. How can I manifest the future I want to see? Soundbath by  @HealingChakraVibrations  Music by  @LexingtonLabBand  https://www.lexingtonlabband.com/ Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. TWITCH link https://twitch.com/joelmarshall Support our show at https://Lunch-Therapy.com There you will also find books mentioned on the show. #manifesting #cognomovement #cultofthehummingbird

Comedian Jay Yoder is a school teacher by day and a comic by night. He is from Philly and is a member of the elite group of Bored Teachers.  @BoredTeachers  Jay sits down to talk comedy, life in Philly, the teacher comic scene and much more. Join in the conversation in live chat room. Dance break by Sam Miller  @SamMillerGuitar  and No Big Deal Dallas Waddell - Lead Vocals Sam Avery Miller - Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals Jacob Bates - Rhythm Guitar Jack Miller - Bass Pete Angell - Drums Mixed by Sam Avery Miller Mastered by Sam Avery Miller Video by Sam Avery Miller Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. TWITCH link https://twitch.com/joelmarshall Support our show at https://Lunch-Therapy.com There you will also find books mentioned on the show. #boredteachers #standupcomedy #cultofthehummingbird

Jack the Whipper  @JacquesZeWhipper  aka Jacques ze Whipper https://www.jackthewhipper.com/ Joins Joel live to talk about his life as a whip master, radio personality, writer and social media phenomenon. Jack has also been a contestant on American's Got Talent.  @AGT  Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. TWITCH link https://twitch.com/joelmarshall Support our show at https://Lunch-Therapy.com There you will also find books mentioned on the show. #jacqueszewhipper #agt #cultofthehummingbird

Writer and Filmmaker Christopher Glatis returns to Lunch Therapy to talk about his new book When Your Mind Screams: Finding Peace and Confidence in the Midst of Anxiety Richard is an accomplished filmmaker, having written and directed the feature film Callback and Dose of Reality and the short Swivel Shot. The book can be purchased here https://amzn.to/3Vybz2N Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. TWITCH link https://twitch.com/joelmarshall Support our show at https://Lunch-Therapy.com There you will also find books mentioned on the show. #podcast #anxiety #cultofthehummingbird

Comedian Jerry Corley joins Joel to talk about his career as a comic and a teacher, and about the structure of comedy. He’s been a stand-up comedian for over 30 years. Has performed all over the country in venues from stadiums to church basements. He wrote for Leno and the Tonight Show for eight years, and has warmed up sitcom audiences. He also runs his own comedy clinic.  @JerryCorley  https://StandUpComedyClinic.com Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. TWITCH link https://twitch.com/joelmarshall Support our show at https://Lunch-Therapy.com There you will also find books mentioned on the show. #podcast #standupcomedy #cultofthehummingbird

The 49th Parallel Collective front men Sam Wright and Aidan Kamara join Joel Marshall to talk music, Seattle, moving to LA and what it is like to be in the music business in 2023.  https://youtube.com/@49thParallelmusic  Special appearance by Matt Wright, of the grunge era band Gas Huffer Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. TWITCH link https://twitch.com/joelmarshall Support our show at https://Lunch-Therapy.com There you will also find books mentioned on the show. #49thparallelmusic #gashuffer #cultofthehummingbird

Come join us at noon Pacific Time Friday April 14th. Unleashing Your Creative Potential: Insights and Inspiration from Acclaimed Writer and Writing Teacher Jack Grapes Joel Marshall sits down with Jack Grapes to understand how we can all be better writers and to talk about his incredible life and works. There is a live chat room. https://jackgrapes.com Jack Grapes is a prolific writer, master storyteller and an acclaimed writing teacher. Some of his works include: Wide Road to the Edge of the World https://amzn.to/3mv6Txz Method Writing: The First Four Concepts https://amzn.to/3KxeVxZ Advanced Method Writing https://amzn.to/3zUVkmE And many more https://amzn.to/43w6Zpi CIRCLE OF WILL play! MAKE SURE TO WATCH IN ONE SITTING    • CIRCLE OF WILL: A...   Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. TWITCH link https://twitch.com/joelmarshall Support our show at https://Lunch-Therapy.com There you will also find books mentioned on the show. #jackgrapes #methodwriting #cultofthehummingbird

Nathan Cook has invited us to join him in being present for life. After a near death experience he woke up to a feeling of love like he has never felt before. He had an awakening and now he's awakening others to the joy of living in the present. He says we spend 53% of our time with our mind on the future or the past. Let's see how we can spend more time in the present. His YouTube Channel is   https://youtube.com/@NateTheGreatCook1 Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. Support our show at https://Lunch-Therapy.com There you will also find books mentioned on the show. #nonduality #thepowerofnow #cultofthehummingbird

Joel's guest for Interview Friday is the hilarious Melinda Hill. Melinda delivers comedy that heals, inspires, transforms. She an award-winning comedian, writer and actress, a regular at the Comedy Store, a voice-over actress and a comedy coach and consultant. She has been seen on Netflix Lady Dynamite, Reno 911, The Sarah Silverman Program and has performed stand-up at the Kennedy Center, on the Late Show, the Bonnie Hunt Show, BBC's World Stands Up, Comics Unleashed, Who wants to Date a Comedian and Comedy TV. Her stand-up special, Inappropriate, is available on multiple platforms. https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalo... Her digital series The Program, co-created with Maria Bamford, was named one of LA Weekly’s “10 Best Web Series” and her series Romantic Encounters which she wrote, produced and starred in was recognized for “Outstanding Acting and Writing in a Comedy Series” by LA Weekly Web Awards, LA Web Fest, IndieWire, and LA Film Fest. Melinda's website https://melindahill.com Dance Break today is by the great Gee Mack @geemackmusic Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. Support our show at https://Lunch-Therapy.com There you will also find books mentioned on the show. #melindahill #standupcomedy #cultofthehummingbird

Live with Prabhakar Prasad about the journey to the self and ancient teachings about mental health from the Bhagavad Gita. Joel Marshall sits down with Prabhakar for interview Friday live. https://journeytotheself.org/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Dance Break by The Liquid Chicken Project @theliquidchickenproject Support the show at https://Lunch-Therapy.com There you will find books mentioned on the show and fun shirts and other products. Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. #selfactualization #prabhakarprasad #cultofthehummingbird

498 views Streamed live on Mar 17, 2023 #puertorico #cultofthehummingbirdFounder of Casa Alternavida, in Puerto Rico, a safe space for people to get away, regroup, and explore life challenges with the support of high quality practitioners and amazing food. After a career burnout resulting in a near death experience in 2012 Yancy founded this spiritual resort. https://www.casaalternavida.com/ Music Today by @akaAkiRaSunriseakira8ikeda Dance Break @MusikArbeiterStudios Joel on @EcammLive https://www.youtube.com/live/TAgkFxmR... Support the show at https://Lunch-Therapy.com There you will find books mentioned on the show and fun shirts and other products. Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. #puertorico #YancyWright #cultofthehummingbird

Judy Carter has been doing stand-up comedy her entire adult life. She has helped countless comedians and professionals find their comedic place in the world, and hone their craft.  Comics she has trained included Seth Rogan, Hannah Gadsby, Maz Jobrani, and many more. She has toured with Prince, written several books on comedy and public speaking and shares some of her secrets here on the show.   Her book The New Comedy Bible can be found here at my affiliate links (help support the show): https://amzn.to/3ZAlKFaand The New Comedy Workbook  https://amzn.to/3YCZqtgand The Message of You https://amzn.to/3ZLcZbm Dance break by: @jordanmackband646   Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time.   #standupcomedy #judycarter #cultofthehummingbird

Celebrity Acting Coach Amy Lyndon sits down with Joel to talk about her life, her work, her book  and her audition technique. Amy is a very successful audition coach with a very specific method that can help you be confident in the audition room, be it in person or virtual. How to calm your nerves and take control of your performance.  Her book Lyndon Technique is found here: https://amzn.to/3EU3Y7Jand here https://amzn.to/41Lzxuc Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time.   #auditioning #amylyndon #cultofthehummingbird

Fitness guru famous for the hugely popular P90X workout program as well as many others. Talks with Joel Marshall about how he keeps his head right and his body fit. 

Sarah Taylor, entertainer, comedian, spiritual healer sits down with Comedian Joel Marshall More like this can be seen at joelmarshall.com

Joel Marshall interviews Oscar-Winnning director Mark Andrews about his work on the The Incredibles, Iron Giant, Ratatouille, John Carter of Mars and Brave. Also talks about his time at Pixar, what's next and how he approaches writing a story.

Comedian and Interviewer Linda Marcus Smith sits down with Joel Marshall to discuss comedy, Portland, Sinbad and Las Vegas. As well as a few other things.

Veteran television and film writer Ray DeLaurentis sits down with comedian and actor Joel Marshall to talk about the business of writing and raising a family. Ray is best known for his work on The Fairly Odd Parents.

Comedian and Actor Joel Marshall ends his Better Off Dead week with an interview with Diane Franklin, Monique the foreign exchange student in the 80s cult classic Better Off Dead.

Amanda Wyss from Better Off Dead, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

Comedian Joel Marshall interviews comedy acting coach Gunnar Rohrbacher of Actors Comedy Studio.

Comedian and entertainer Joel Marshall interviews musician Matt Kite from the band The Whole Bolivian Army.

Comedian and entertainer Joel Marshall interviews Comedy Store comedian Sally Mullins about her life as a comedian and her Amazon solo show Sleazy Does it.

Comedian Joel Marshall interviews longtime friend tech entrepreneur, founder of Picnik, Geekwire, Picmonkey, author of Better Together, and philanthropist Jonathan Sposato. Talk about growing up in Edmonds, Washington and the Seattle area.

Comedian Joel Marshall interviews longtime friend Kevin Sherman.

Joel Marshall, LA Comedian, interviews his longtime friend Jeff Lowman.

This is an interview from the daily show Laugh Therapy. Laugh Therapy is a show that streams daily at https://youtube.com/c/joelmarshall