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This Feels Terrible

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Comedian and repeat relationship failure, Erin McGathy talks love, sex and all matters of heartbreak in the audio version of her live show originally performed at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre. Let's get terrible.

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Episodes

  1. Colt Cabana

    Erin chats with Wrestler and podcast COLT CABANA about the difficulties of dating in the wrestling world, why he won’t date wrestlers and much much more. Get the extended interview + bonus content on patreon.com/erinmcgathy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Mindy Raf

    POLYAMORY CHATS with festival buddy, comedian and writer: Mindy Raf! Check out Mindy on twitter at @mindyraf. If you’re in Ireland, buy tix for MurderTown at the Dublin Fringe and This Feels Terrible at the Dublin Podcast festival! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. The Return of Fern Brady

    Scottish comedian Fern Brady is back to talk about how her Fringe show is going and gives Erin advice on how to not lose her mind at the Fringe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. James Adomian

    Erin is still at the Edinburgh Fringe and sits down for a chat with LA comedian, James Adomian for a talk about comedy, love, seagulls and everyone cries. See James at the Edinburgh Fringe! Buy tix for Murdertown at the Dublin Fringe in September! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  5. 102.5 - Sofie Hagen Minisode!

    Part 2 of Erin’s chat with the wonderful Sofie Hagen. See Sofie on tour! www.sofiehagen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Sofie Hagen

    A fun and intimate chat with comedian and podcast host, Sofie Hagen! Enjoy and check out her show dates on www.sofiehagen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Lovers’ Movie Club (Patreon Preview!)

    Special preview of the TFT bonus episode, Lovers’ Movie Club where Erin and boyfriend, Paudie Baggott beguile each other with beloved films from their childhoods. First up, SUPER MARIO BROS. Get a new bonus episode every week by subscribing to pateon.com/erinmcgathy Learn more about your ad...

  8. Lindsay Ames (and her diaries)

    Longtime friend, (comedian/writer) Lindsay Ames welcomes Erin into her LA apartment and shares some of her favorite childhood diary entries which leads to a long chat about what happens when you find yourself in an abusive relationship. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe @ hyperurl.co/tft Like what...

  9. Fern Brady and a LIVE From Dublin Preview

    Scottish comedian and stellar soul, Fern Brady talks to Erin about the time she went out with a model who worked for Trump, the depths of their abusive relationship and the quest to find comedy in all of it. Also on the episode, is a preview of the This Feels Terrible: LIVE from Dublin. The full...

  10. Andre Hyland (and some Texas birds)

    It’s another outside, chill chat, THIS time with actor, comedian and director ANDRE HYLAND, Erin saw Andre on the big screen at SXSW in Noel Wells’ film, Mr. Roosevelt and he was happy to oblige to a friendly chat about making movies, breakups and kids starting drug related rumors. For this…

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  11. Alison Agosti (and Harvey the dog)

    Break out the plastic cups and your chillest Rose cause, buddy... Erin and Alison are having a patio convo about tall comedians smashing into glass doors, feeling invisible, surviving breakups and how likely it is that their moms killed their hamsters. Ending song by: Mongoose //...

  12. Drew Droege & a Big Announcement….

    Erin has a big announcement! Fellow Feral audio host Drew Droege joins Erin in studio to talk about whether or not traditional romantic relationships are necessary as well as Theatre, life in LA and pineapple salsa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. Chad Alva AKA Chad Fjerstad

    Pornographic actor, Chad Alva AKA Chad Fjerstad lets Erin ask every question she’s ever had about the porn industry. What happens when someone starts crying? What are the cliques in the porn scene? What do you do when you’re not attracted to the person you’re working with? Why is so much of porn…

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  14. Kate Berlant

    Polyamory, dating poets and the coup of a healthy junior sexual experience in this week’s episode with comedian, KATE BERLANT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. Ben Seeder

    Erin and comedian friend Ben Seeder talk about the value and downfalls of online dating and talk about that one time, years ago when Ben made a bold move on Erin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. Erin’s Wedding Planner, Kristeen LaBrot

    In this extra specially personally episode, Erin talks with her actual wedding planner, Kristeen LaBrot and weddings, marriage and divorce over a couple stiff cocktails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. Jonah Ray

    Pal Jonah Ray sits down in studio for a jovial chat about growing and adapting in the dating process. Stories are swapped, fun is had and feelings are felt. Check out instagram/thisfeelsterrible for episode related photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. LIVE from SXSW

    Erin sits down with Kris from WEARECHXSEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. Alison Spittle

    Get comfortable for a cozy episode of This Feels Terrible with Irish Comedy Star, Alison Spittle. Erin and Alison talk about the difficulties of growing up in small town Ireland, body image issues and young love. Find Alison at AlisonSpittle.com. Additional music by Timothy Cushing,...

  20. Andrée Vermeulen

    Hindsight about past relationships is 20/20 when Erin and Andree (Angie Tribeca) discuss extremes they’ve gone to for past relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  21. Scott Rodgers

    Erin ran into director, actor, comedian and Ex-fling Scott Rogers at a comedy festival. They talk about broken engagements, moving to another country, anxiety and they read their old Facebook messages from 2008 aloud and it's as mortifying as it sounds... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  22. Yusong Liu

    Lauded Feral Intern, Yusong Liu came to the studio to talk about relationships and to be manically lectured by "Ole McGathy" on how to journal properly this past summer and now you get to hear it! In an almost not-ever-released episode, Erin and Yusong talk about what it was like having Facebook…

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  23. Barbara Gray

    Erin sits down for an extra chatty conversation in Burbank with comedian, Barbara Gray! They talk hangovers, Pocahontas, marionettes, CGI, Elmo, knitting circles, Northern Ireland, babies looking like dads, museum dates, diaries, naked butts and much much more. Follow @BabsGray on twitter and…

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  24. Jensen Karp

    Erin welcomes comedian and Author of Kanye West Owes Me $300 into the reveal-y chair to talk breakups, Erin's love of Judaism (yes, we know this isn't the first time) and what it's like succeeding and failing at such a young age. Check out Erin's Etsy shop Love You Loudly for all of your...

  25. Ed Gamble

    Erin chats in a Scottish pub with British comedian, Ed Gamble (Conan, Almost Royal, Drunk History UK) discuss stuffed animal play, compare notes on their Edinburgh shows, may be so messy and all about Ed's BBC America show, Almost Royal. Erin also gives an 3AM update from Ireland following her...

  26. Julia Prescott

    Of the Everything's Coming Up Simpsons Podcast, Julia Prescott shares her worst dating experiences and her recent engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  27. Mary McGathy​

    It's Erin's Mema's 90th birthday and they sit down to talk dating during WWI, broken engagements, how to be happy and Erin shares a clip from an upcoming mini-sode with an Irish farmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  28. Chris Gethard

    Erin sat next to comedian Chris Gethard by coincidence on their flight into Scotland for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and struck up a friendship. Here they are on the last day of the festival, comisterating about the experience and what it’s like to mine personal experience for comedy. See…

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  29. Hey! It's Erin Checking In I'm So Sorry

    Erin checks in from her 30 month residency in Edinburgh with her longtime bestie and Lil Cutie Dave Horwtiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  30. 2016 Tour: Portland with Hutch Harris and Erin Gibson

    This Feels Terrible 2016 tour continues into Portland with The Thermal's Hutch Harris and Throwing Shade's Erin Gibson! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  31. 2016 TOUR: Los Angeles with Mike Mitchell, Erin Whitehead and Wayne Federman

    This Feels Terrible 2016 begins with Doughboys' Mike Mitchell, Erin Whitehead and Wayne Federman! Find U.S dates at http://www.erinmcgathy.com/tour-dates. This episode is brought to you by Fullscreen--get your one month free trial today at fullscreen.com/terrible! Learn more about your ad…

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  32. Alexi Wasser

    Alexi Wasser joins a hungover Erin in conversation about Los Angeles icon Angelyne, Alexi's relationship with her famous photographer father and intuition versus the "internal spiral." Erin also shares the audio diary she recorded after she accidentally died her body blue. This Feels Terrible is…

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  33. Peter C. Hayward

    Erin talks to the world's #1 Incest Mind-Control Erotica author and co-host of Erin's favorite new podcast, Being Honest With My Ex. ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  34. John Luke Roberts

    Erin talks shop with British comedian, John Luke Roberts about his show Stdad-Up, a comedic solo-show with clowning about his dead dad. They discuss the practice of turning personal tragedy into artful comedy and what that means for everyone involved. (Also boobs at the end) Send mail: Erin…

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  35. Bec Hill

    Erin sits down with Australian comedian Bec Hill in her London flat to chat about Erin's long lost tight-fetish business, spiritual faith and how independence strengthens romance. Visit ClubW.com/thisfeelsterrible to join their rad wine club at a discount! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  36. Josie Long

    Josie Long, a writer and comedian from England, shares some of her many old diaries and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  37. Tara Flynn // Butt-Friends

    ERIN MCGATHY and Irish actor, author and comedian TARA FLYNN meet in a Georgian Hotel hallway to talk dating Irish vs. American men, emotionally prepping to see an ex and Ireland’s reproductive laws. Featuring a “love" song by JESS RONA. #McGathAttack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  38. The Return Of This Feels Terrible

    Divorced, living in Ireland, Erin McGathy relaunches her relationship podcast This Feels Terrible with a candid interview with her first boyfriend ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  39. Wedding Spectacular Part 2: Erin & Dan's Vows with Duncan Trussell, Matt Gourley and Jack Black

    In part 2 of This Feels Terrible's Wedding Spectacular you get to hear Erin McGathy and Dan Harmon's wedding ceremony! Officiated by Duncan Trussell, with music by Matt Gourley and Jack Black! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  40. Wedding Special: Part 1 feat. Dave Horwitz!

    This Feels Terrible returns from hiatus with a special miniseries all about Erin's wedding! In part one MC Dave Horwitz goes over the ceremony and some 90s kid sh_t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  41. Emily Heller

    We welcome awesome stand up comedian Emily Heller to This Feels Terrible to talk thel TFT brand of relationship heart ache! MmmmMmm... sadness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  42. Kevin Hainline

    Erin went to camp and met an Astronomer, Dr. Kevin Hainline, and apparently the only person worse to date then a comedian is a scientist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  43. Live From Bridgetown '14 with Reggie Watts and Mary Van Note

    Live From Bridgetown '14 with Reggie Watts and Mary Van Note! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  44. JC Coccoli

    The hilarious JC Coccoli talks love and relationships over a few drinks on an all new This Feels Terrible! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  45. John Roy

    Don't Ever Change's John Roy shares his acceptance of being single with Erin McGathy on This Feels Terrible! McGath Attack! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  46. Chris Cope

    A controversial new This Feels Terrible with comedian Chris Cope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  47. Mary Holland

    Erin's "girl crush" Mary Holland, a talented and upcoming comedic actress and performer, shares some of her college dating woes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  48. Guy Friends

    Erin McGathy brings together her core group of guy friends to discuss the dynamic of male and female platonic friendships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  49. 2014 Resolutions

    Erin triumphantly returns, sick as hell, with the story of her recent engagement! Then she and Producer Dustin hash out their new year resoltuons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  50. Matt Braunger

    Erin McGathy gets caught up in listening to comedian Matt Braunger's dating woes and perspective of love in another stellar episode of This Feels Terrible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Comedian and repeat relationship failure, Erin McGathy talks love, sex and all matters of heartbreak in the audio version of her live show originally performed at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre. Let's get terrible.

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Comedian and repeat relationship failure, Erin McGathy talks love, sex and all matters of heartbreak in the audio version of her live show originally performed at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre. Let's get terrible.

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