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You Are The Genre
by Tim Barnes
Comedian/screenwriter Tim Barnes (The Tonight Show, All That) explores the building blocks of creative careers with award-winning entertainers, thinkers, and generally cool people. New episodes Wednesdays! lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com
Episodes
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Special Announcement - JUDGE TRAVIS @ The Signal Awards
🔊: Behind-The-Scenes Interviews Hey, I’m Tim Barnes. You are the genre, and this is a special announcement regarding my scripted audio series JUDGE TRAVIS. Most of this year’s You Are The Genre episodes have been dedicated to interviews with cast and crew members of the show. And it’s been a big...
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[Freddie Nunez] Is STILL The Genre
🔊: Apple - Spotify - Newsletter Hey, I’m Tim Barnes, you are the genre, and in this episode, I’m chatting with my friend, the king melodic melancholy, Freddie Nunez! Freddie created the You Are The Genre theme song and has a brand new album out titled Letting Go. We discuss what “letting go”...
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👨🏾⚖️ [Keesha Sharp] Is The Genre
🔊: Apple - Spotify - Newsletter Hey, I’m Tim Barnes, you are the genre, and in this episode, I’m chatting with the incredible actress and television director Keesha Sharp. In my new audio series JUDGE TRAVIS (which has been announced as an official 2026 Tribeca Festival Creators Market…
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👨🏾⚖️ [Ben Kruse] Is The Genre
🔊: Apple - Spotify - Newsletter Hey, I’m Tim Barnes, you are the genre, and in this episode, I’m chatting with audio engineer Ben Kruse. Ben was the editor, sound designer, and mixer for the JUDGE TRAVIS audio series I created. The experience ended up becoming a long, fun, and sometimes at times...
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👨🏾⚖️ [Kev Luu] Is The Genre
🔊: Apple - Spotify - Newsletter Hey, I’m Tim Barnes, you are the genre, and in this episode I’m chatting musician and DJ Kev Luu about his creative journey from Las Vegas to L.A. and creating the original music for my audio sitcom JUDGE TRAVIS. Kev shares some incredible insights on the…
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👨🏾⚖️ Special Edition Re-Release - [Milly Tamarez] Is The Genre
Hey, I’m Tim Barnes, you are the genre, and in this episode I’m chatting AGAIN with Milly Tamarez. She was a writer on my new scripted audio series JUDGE TAVIS. So, part one is a behind-the-scenes deep dive on what went into her episode of the show which is a real therapeutic explosion of jokes…
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👨🏾⚖️ [Ben Holbrook] Is The Genre
Hey, I’m Tim Barnes, you are the genre, and in this episode I’m chatting with playwright, actor, and JUDGE TRAVIS staff writer Ben Holbrook. We met years ago at a standup show that I was on and he was attending and it kicked off a unique friendship where every now and then we’ll just have a real,...
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👨🏾⚖️ Special Edition Re-Release - [Ian Abramson] Is The Genre
Hey, I’m Tim Barnes, you are the genre, and in this episode I’m chatting with Ian Abramson TWICE! First up: a behind-the-scenes conversation about his experience writing episode five of my new scripted podcast JUDGE TRAVIS. Second: a a special re-release of our conversation from 2024 where we...
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👨🏾⚖️[Rebecca O'Neal] Is The Genre
Hey, I’m Tim Barnes, you are the genre, and in this episode I’m chatting with comedian, writer, and fashion designer Rebecca O’Neal. We’ve been friends circa 2012 in the Chicago comedy scene and I was thrilled to bring her aboard the writers’ room for JUDGE TRAVIS. O’Neal wrote episode 4 of JUDGE...
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👨🏾⚖️[Brandi Denise] Is The Genre
Hey, I’m Tim Barnes, you are the genre, and in this episode I’m chatting with actor/comedian Brandi Denise. She’s performed on THE TONIGHT SHOW, acted in the POWER series, and now voices the role of the bailiff in my new scripted audio series JUDGE TRAVIS. Before that role, we likely bumped into...
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👨🏾⚖️[Andrew E. Colarusso] Is The Genre
Hey, I’m Tim Barnes, you are the genre, and in this episode I’m chatting with writer Andrew E. Colarusso. I interviewed him in text form a few years back in the newsletter, but now he joins me in audioland to discuss his latest collection of poetry PETTYGOD. The collection is irrepressible, holy,...
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[JUDGE TRAVIS] Is The Genre
🔊: Apple - Spotify - Newsletter Hey, I’m Tim Barnes, you are the genre, and this is a preview of an upcoming scripted audio series that I have coming out February 11th called JUDGE TRAVIS, which you should subscribe to now wherever you listen to podcasts! I’ll be interviewing people involved…
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[Noël Stark] Is The Genre
Hey, I’m Tim Barnes, you are the genre, and in this episode I’m chatting with novelist and media multi-hyphenate Noël Stark. Her debut novel is a steamy romance titled LOVE, CAMERA, ACTION and it caught my attention because of the behind-the-scenes nature of the story. I love behind-the-scenes...
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[Kashana Cauley] Is The Genre
Hey, I’m Tim Barnes, you are the genre, and beyond my excitement for the JUDGE TRAVIS audio series I have coming out in February, I'm thrilled to present this chat with novelist and television writer Kashana Cauley. Before comedy, Cauley worked in the world of law, but she rose to internet fame…
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[The Return Of] You Are The Genre!
Host Tim Barnes welcomes listeners back to the podcast and teases the February 11th release of his scripted audio series, JUDGE TRAVIS. New You Are The Genre episodes can be expected each Monday featuring guests Kashana Cauley (The Daily Show), Rebecca O’Neal (2 Dope Queens), Dave Hill (Last Week...
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[Felipe Tores Medina] Is The Genre
🔊: Apple - Spotify - Newsletter Tim Barnes chats with Felipe Torres Medina (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) about growing up in Columbia, the impact comedic imports from America, and the everlasting power of being a moody boy. His book, America, Let Me In: A Choose Your Immigration Story was...
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[Philip Lewis] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats journalist Philip Lewis about how his early passions led him to journalism. Philip Lewis is a journalist from Detroit, Michigan. He is the author of the What I'm Reading newsletter. Listen to episodes a week earlier than the rest by selecting a paid subscription to the…
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[Ryan Perez] Is The Genre
🔊: Apple - Spotify - Newsletter Tim Barnes chats with Ryan Perez (SNL, The Tonight Show) about the impact of Scorsese films on his sensibility as a comedian, writer, and filmmaker. Listen to episodes a week earlier than the rest by selecting a paid subscription to the newsletter! Merch and more...
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[Nathan Rabin] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats writer Nathan Rabin about his early interest in politics and trivia, and how they influenced his career as a dissector of pop culture’s past, present, and future. Nathan Rabin coined the phrase Manic Pixie Dream Girl, co-wrote the coffee table book of his childhood hero “Weird…
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[Rose Kelso] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with comedian/director/photographer Rose Kelso about her early love of collecting things and how that ties into her many creative pursuits today. Rose Kelso is a Brooklyn based director, comedian, and photographer. She is the creator of multiple Comedy Central digital series such...
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[Niles Abston] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with comedian/TV writer/filmmaker Niles Abston about how his genre of comedy defies the silos of the internet and forges community. Niles Abston is a stand-up comedian/writer/actor from Mississippi based in Los Angeles and New York City. Listen to episodes a week earlier than the...
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[Micaiah Johnson] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with novelist Micaiah Johnson about following through with her early passion for books and science fiction. Micaiah Johnson is a Brooklyn-based author and scholar. She received her BA in creative writing from the University of California, Riverside, and her MFA in fiction from...
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[Mark Bazer] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with Mark Bazer about how his early love of comedy bridged into his career as a newspaper columnist and influenced his decision to host the long-running Chicago staple, The Interview Show — which now has a podcast called… you guessed it: The Interview Show with Mark Bazer. There…
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[Shannon Cason] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with Shannon Cason about fusing his early paths in marketing and rap with his current award-winning career as a storyteller with The Moth and Snap Judgment. Shannon Cason is a writer, podcast host, and award-winning storyteller with The Moth and Snap Judgment. He’s appeared on...
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[Alexandria Love] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with comedian and After Midnight writer Alexandria Love about the many lives comedians live and how she bridged her early love of the genre into action as an adult. Alexandria Love is a stand-up comedian and writer from Oakland, California. She has performed at comedy clubs all...
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[Dominique Jean-Louis] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with the Center for Brooklyn History’s chief historian, Dominique Jean-Louis about her early love of libraries bridged into her interest in history. Dominique Jean-Louis is a doctoral candidate in U.S. history at NYU. She received her B.A. in Comparative Ethnic Studies from...
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[Mamoudou N'Diaye] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with comedian, DJ, TV writer, and fight choreographer Mamoudou N'Diaye about how his early passion for mystery, science fiction, and fight sequences influences his work today. Mamoudou N'Diaye is a Mauritanian/Malian-American comedian, tv/film writer, filmmaker, creative...
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[Rae Sanni] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with comedian and TV writer Rae Sanni about the impact entertainers with flair from world wrestling to 80s/90s standup. Rae Sanni is a writer and actress, known for The Good Place, Rel, and A Black Lady Sketch Show. Listen to episodes a week earlier than the rest by selecting a...
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Season 1 Finale! - [Tim Barnes] Is The Genre? w/ guest host Rob Schulte
Tables get turned as former guest Rob Schulte (Vanderpump Robs) interviews You Are The Genre host Tim Barnes as part of the Doin' It with Mike Sacks podcast. Tim also uses this time to give listeners the YEARLY NUDGE toward upgrading to a paid subscription to the newsletter to further support the...
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[Chandler Dean] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with comedy writer/political speech writer Chandler Dean about about Trump’s re-election, the current state of comedy and politics, and how he balances the two in his career. Chandler Dean is a comedian and speechwriter who is currently a Senior Director at West Wing Writers…
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[Anita Flores] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with podcaster/podcast producer Anita Flores about her early love of television, the evolution of the podcast space, and what makes Frasier stand the test of time. ANITA FLORES is a podcast producer most recently at Marvel Entertainment. Previously, she’s worked at SiriusXM...
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[Tim Platt] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with comedian Tim Platt about telling jokes through music, the impact of Jim Carrey, and the inspiration behind his new comedy record, TEETH LIKE BEAK, out now out now with Abso Lutely Records. Bandcamp AppleMusic AmazonMusic Spotify Tim Platt is a comedian, actor, and musician...
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[Claire Willett] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with novelist and playwright Claire Willett about the connections between her faith, queerness, and fandom. Portland native Claire Willett is a playwright, novelist, former Catholic youth minister, and nonprofit grantwriter. She is a past recipient of the Oregon Literary…
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[Hoff Matthews] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with comedian, filmmaker, and viral digital sketch creator Hoff Matthews. Hoff Matthews has written for outlets such as Comedy Central, Paramount Network and Funny or Die. You can find him and his video sketches on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter. He also co-produced and...
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Best Of 'You Are The Genre' - For The Love Of Horror w/ Eliza Cossio, Rob Schulte, and Tananarive Due
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Best Of 'You Are The Genre' - Animated Influences w/ James III, Branson Reese, Mary Rambaran-Olm, Grant Lindahl, Ian Abramson, and Evan Waite
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Best Of 'You Are The Genre' - The Power of Television w/ Mike Sacks, Anna Suzuki, Mychal Denzel Smith, and Ashley Ray
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com
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[Tananarive Due] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with horror novelist and screenwriter Tananarive Due about balancing the worlds of screenwriting with prose writing, and taking the leap from journalism to fiction. TANANARIVE DUE (tah-nah-nah-REEVE doo) is an award-winning author who teaches Black Horror and Afrofuturism at…
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[Chinisha Scott] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with filmmaker, writer, and The Daily Show segment director Chinisha Scott about the bumpy ride that media-focused millennials have had in the industry, constantly searching for the next great creative project, and the powerful impact of teachers who care. Chinisha is an...
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[Dr. Mahogany L. Browne] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with poet Dr. Mahogany L. Browne about falling in and out of love with poetry, and her path toward becoming genre-less in her craft as a writer and creator. Mahogany L. Browne, a Kennedy Center's Next 50 fellow, is a writer, playwright, organizer, & educator. Browne’s books…
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[Christopher Jason Bell] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell about fusing his early love emo music and sketch comedy into his craft as a filmmaker who bridges fiction with reality. Chris’ recent projects include… Failed State — which follows a real-life NYC deliveryman named Dale having troubles from...
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[Chrissy Shackelford] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with Chrissy Shackelford (Last Week Tonight, Wyatt Cenac’s Problem Areas) about how her childhood love of I Love Lucy re-runs influenced her evolving career as an actress, improvisor, and writer. Chrissy wrote and stars in the hilarious web series Ghostwritten. Chrissy…
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[Branson Reese] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with comedian/writer/artist Branson Reese about the creation of his Swan Boy web comic character, his love of horror, and his entry into the world of creativity. Branson is a comedian and illustrator originally from Virginia. His first comics collection, HELL WAS FULL, is now…
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[Maggie Serota] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with culture writer Maggie Serota (SPIN Magazine, Salon, Esquire) about about what it means to be a “self-appointed trash scholar,” navigating the media world with a working class background, and how she learned to translate her voice onto the page. Maggie also publishes the...
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[Yedoye Travis] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with comedian, actor and writer Yedoye Travis (Mr. Mayor, Comedy Central) about his early love of standup, whether comedy and philosophy should sit on the same shelf, and how he’s dealing with the algorithmic demands of modern creativity. Yedoye also hosts the hilarious Complex...
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[Evan Waite] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with comedian/writer Evan Waite about his early fascination with comics, his brief career as a teacher abroad, and how he carved his way into being a working comedy writer. Evan Waite is a co-executive producer on Fox’s Family Guy, and wrote on the Emmy-winning Unbreakable Kimmy...
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[Israel Isaac] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with musician/Vanderpump Rules cast member Israel Isaac about his early passion for music, finding the courage to be openly gay and Christian, and how his music and faith have enhanced in the process. Listen to episodes a week earlier than the rest by selecting a paid…
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[Andrew Nadeau] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with comedian/writer Andrew Nadeau about his early fascination with jokes on TV, navigating a comedy career while managing a chronic illness, and launching the social media branding company (Tim hopes that’s the right way to describe it) Persona Essential. Andrew Nadeau is a…
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[Mychal Denzel Smith] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with writer Mychal Denzel Smith (Invisible Man, Got the Whole World Watching and Stakes Is High) about his passion for mysteries, early attempts at screenwriting, and grappling with perception as he navigates his career. You might also recognize Mychal from Tim’s [TEXT MESSAGE]...
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[Anna Suzuki] Is The Genre
Tim Barnes chats with Anna Suzuki about moving to the U.S. from Japan as a teen, pursuing the same performance crafts as her father, and her ultimate Broadway dreams. Anna Suzuki is a Japanese-Jewish actor, writer, and comedian. She acts, writes, and does comedy. Anna is the co-creator of the...
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Comedian/screenwriter Tim Barnes (The Tonight Show, All That) explores the building blocks of creative careers with award-winning entertainers, thinkers, and generally cool people. New episodes Wednesdays!
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