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Life and Beth

by Beth Lapides

Beth Lapides of L.A.'s legendary UnCabaret asks some of the funniest & most talented people on the planet the great un-answerable question, "What Makes U You?"

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  1. Comedian Judy Gold speaks with Beth Lapides

    Beth speaks to the legendary, deeply funny and deeply real Judy Gold about living in NY, hiking in LA with Meredith Vieira (sort of), the danger of secrets, the joy of stand-up and the magic of being ready when you get the chance. She has won Emmy awards, had her own specials on HBO, Comedy…

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  2. Margaret Cho

    She is a life force, fashionista, celebrated actor and a spectacularly funny comedian. Margaret Cho gets into all of it with Beth Lapides in a special episode that was recorded live at the oh so beautiful West Hollywood Council Chamber. Beth and Margaret discuss tattoo's, politics, make-up, how…

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  3. Dina Martina

    Seetle Washington is famous for several things-Marie's Salad Dressing, Microsoft, Amazon, Jimi Hendrick and most especially the iconic chanteuse and first lady of the staage Dina Martina. A little bit Liza, a little bit Silverback Gorilla, Dina is one of a kind. Sit back and listen to how Dina…

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  4. Jeffrey Marsh

    Recorded live at the one and only Book Soup in West Hollywood, Beth Lapides speaks to the magnetic, inspirational, multi-dimensional & glittering Jeffrey Marsh. With over a quarter BILLION views across social media, Jeffrey is breaking down barriers and lifting up spirits with a message of self...

  5. Alec Mapa

    He is America's Gaysian Sweetheart and has been seen in Desperate Housewives, Devious Maids, Ugly Betty and his own Showtime special Baby Daddy. He is so deep, so funny & so wonderful to chat about Life with Beth and Life & Beth.

  6. John RIggi

    He is one of the most talented people in the game-the game of entertaining, of writing, of directing, of storytelling. He's directed, written or produced some of the most legendary television of the modern age from 30 Rock to The Comeback to The Larry Sanders Show. He is often on stage at…

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  7. Justin Sayer

    He is a brilliant mind, a raconteur and a connoisseur of glamour. He's been seen on The Comeback and is a brilliantly funny writer on Two Broke Girls. When he sing the blues it will make your blues go away. He's the author of the YA novel "Husky". He is Justin Sayre.

  8. Magnolia Memoir

    Mela Lee and Alexander Burke come together to tell story through song-their story, our story, the story of discovery and history and music.

  9. Rebecca Corry

    She is fiercely funny and funnily fierce. Stand up and be counted, stand up for pits.Anger and Love and Spray Tans and Whole Foods. Comedy Central and Comedy in general. Comedy isn't pretty but Rebecca is.

  10. Ana Gasteyer

    She may or may not be playing the undercover role of Ted Cruz's wife, she was Principal McGee on the recent live version of Grease. She of course was magical on SNL and brilliantly portrayed Martha Stewart, Celine Dion and an NPR host. SHe is however most brilliant as herself. Here she is, Ana...

  11. Julie Goldman

    Julie Goldman, of Bravo's The Peoples Couch, Vanderpump Rules After Show and Big Gay Sketch Show sat down and talked to Beth Lapides live at the West Hollywood Library about Chicken Wings & TV's, Lesbian Role #1, 2 & 3 and Things She Lost in the Fire (or that Mom did). This was the first episode…

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  12. Lili Taylor

    She is brilliant, fearless and one of our greatest American actors. From Mystic Pizza and I shot Andy Warhol to The Conjuring and her current raw and mesmerizing portrayal of Anne on the superb hit drama American Crime, Lili Taylor has always shown she is not afraid to take chances, to be real…

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  13. Willem Dafoe

    He has played Jesus, The Green Goblin, The Shadow of the Vampire and even Marilyn Monroe. He is a great actor, artist & man. Find out what he has to say to Beth about will, willingness, making dirty movies in high school and well, life.

  14. Andy DIck

    You've seen Andy Dick in Newsradio, The Andy Dick Show, and Zoolander. He is the wild man who loves to be a bad boy, is the king of social media and the coolest cat with more than nine lives. He is talented, funny, one of a kind and a brilliant survivor. Beth Lapides talks to the #New #Andy #Dick...

  15. Julia Sweeney

    From the legendary "Pat" on Saturday Night Live to the transcendent award winning "God Says Ha", Julia Sweeney has always brought truth, intelligence, humor and joy to everything she does. She has been seen, heard & read while being respected, adored and admired. She brings the questions to the...

  16. Pablo Schreiber

    From his iconic "Pornstache" on Orange Is The New Black to his work on the legendary show The Wire to his portrayal of a true hero in the hit film 13 Hours, Pablo Schreiber is always ready to explore, reveal and illuminate the world around him. He is a great actor, a great dad and a fearless...

  17. Willem Dafoe

    One of the most respected, accomplished artists in the world, Willem Dafoe has always been fearless in his performance and has shown us legendary performances in films like Platoon, Last Temptation of Christ, Spiderman, Shadow of the Vampire and The Grand Budapest Hotel to name just a few. When…

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  18. Sasha Alexander

    Beth Lapides asks Sasha Alexander (Rizzoli & Isles, Dawson's Creek, He's Just Not That Into You, Shameless) what makes you you? They get into the nature of change, arranged marriages, college applications and of course, TV. A deeply delightful episode.

  19. Del Shores

    Playwright, Director, Actor, Writer. Del Shores does all this and more. Creator of the LEGENDARY play & film "Sordid Lives" and "Daddy's Dying, Who's Got the Will", Del has done his part to make sure the naughty heart & soul of small town southern living is given its due, along with the people…

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  20. Justin WIllman

    Justin Willman's credits are varied and impressive, from his numberous appearences on the Tonight Show & Chelsea Lately to hosting the legendary Food Network show "Cupcake Wars", as well as "Win, Lose or Draw" on the Disney Channel. As a magician he is even more impressive and has to be seen to…

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  21. The Sklar Brothers

    Two of the funniest guys in the game, Randy & Jason Sklar can honestly lay claim to the title of Comedians, and also Sportscasters, and also Actors, and also Husbands and Dads, and also Twins. What we are saying is that they are so much of so much that we love. Beloved member's of the UnCabaret...

  22. Merrill Markoe

    Beth Lapides asks Emmy Award winning comedy writer Merrill Markoe: what makes you you? Merrill's answer, is like all things Merrill, simutaneously analytical and whimsical. She covers negative zen, stupid pet tricks, the secret to writing and inventing the format for Late Night with David...

  23. Ana Gasteyer-It's All About the Food

    She's been everyone from Celine Dion & Martha Stewart on Saturday Night Live, Elpheba on Broadway in Wicked and is currently uber-mom Sheila Shay on the hit ABC show Suburgatory. She is also the queen of Weight Watcher's online. She is funny, ferociously talented and can not only land a funny but...

  24. Brooke Smith-Elephants can be Really Quiet!

    She was the American girl who kidnapped Precious in Silence of the Lambs and is now in the super-hit show Ray Donovan. She is a traveler, never a tourist and was punk before it became a marketing tool. She's a great mom, wife, daughter & actor who has not one but two true Hollywood legend's she…

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  25. John Riggi-Super Fun Riggi Robot

    Producer, writer, director & comedian extraordinaire John Riggi speaks to Beth Lapides about convertible cars, Lost in Space, "John's Phone", Italy & the brilliance of Rebel Wilson and their new TV show "Super Fun Night". He also gives a very special recipe for French Onion Soup. He's made magic…

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  26. Daniel Radcliffe Tickles Your Brain

    The one and only Daniel Radcliffe chats with UnCabaret's Beth Lapides about song & dance, English Panto (google it), Cricket (google it), American Football (some may need to google it), art, the art of poetry and playing legendary poet Allen Ginsburg. He answers as best as anyone can the...

  27. What Makes U You Lili Taylor?

    Beth Lapides asks the amazing Lili Taylor the un-answersable question "What Makes U You"? Find out how Lili flies through the air with the greatest of ease and how she listens to the call of the wild (birdcall of the wild that is).

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Beth Lapides of L.A.'s legendary UnCabaret asks some of the funniest & most talented people on the planet the great un-answerable question, "What Makes U You?"

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Beth Lapides

Produced by Chris Pomeroy, Beth Lapides

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