The Comedy and Custody Podcast

Sasha and Nebulous are back (despite Sasha no longer being a "single" mum, and Nebulous being the true "fraud" 😜) to dive into the surreal, chaotic, and inspiring world of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Nebulous recounts her nine-day run of SLOMOSEXUAL and the wild lessons learned about international comedy, queer culture, and the unexpected perils of basement venues.Highlights:The Fringe Hustle: Adapting SLOMOSEXUAL for a white, international audience and giving context to everything from Singapore's history to her identity as a Chinese lesbian.The Bucket Speech: Nebulous’s hilarious internal debate (the enlightened artist vs. the Chinese Aunty) on whether to ask for money after a free show.Pushing Boundaries: A speechless (and pregnant) Sasha reacts to Nebulous’s shocking account of a very explicit art routine that could only happen at the Fringe.Food Feuds: Nebulous falls in love with the Scottish delicacy Tunnock's Tea Cakes, while she and Sasha get into a passionate debate about the correct state of a "chippy chip" (soggy vs. crispy!).Wasp Drama: A sticky situation on opening night when a wasp attacks an audience member mid-set, requiring a cool-headed "lesbian energy bartender" to save the day.Join Us On the Couch! We love hearing from our listeners! Write to us at [email protected] with your stories and questions, or comment on our social media: The Comedy & Custody Podcast: @comedycustodypodcast Sasha: @Sasha_Frank_Comedy Nebulous: @NebulousNiang Make yourselves comfortable, feel at home, and join us for more laughs. We're all friends here!Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️Watch Nebulous Niang's once-off storytelling performance at the Edinburgh Fringe: https://summit.unscriptedyou.com/story👉 Follow us on Instagram:📌 @comedycustodypodcast📌 @sasha_frank_comedy📌 @nebulousniang Join us on the couch for raw stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether you’re a single parent, a comedy fan, or just here for the drama, you’re in the right place. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️

Yes, a LOT has happened since the last episode. Sasha's preggers and married - not to Nebulous, though (for now). Highlights: - Should Sasha have a December baby or a January baby? Debate starts now! - Being 40 and pregnant: decidedly different than the last time round - OBJECTIVE differences between the UK and Singapore healthcare systems. - Sasha's daughter's must-have accessory: "mom-canceling" headphones."Join Us On the Couch! We love hearing from our listeners! Write to us at [email protected] with your stories and questions, or comment on our social media: The Comedy & Custody Podcast: @comedycustodypodcast Sasha: @Sasha_Frank_Comedy Nebulous: @NebulousNiangMake yourselves comfortable, feel at home, and join us for more laughs. We're all friends here!Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️Watch Nebulous Niang's once-off storytelling performance at the Edinburgh Fringe: https://summit.unscriptedyou.com/story #TheComedyAndCustodyPodcast #FunnyPodcast #WomenInComedy #SingleMums #PregnancyJourney #MarriageStory #CoupleGoals #ParentingHumor #SingaporeLife #UKvsSingapore #SecondPregnancy #LifeUpdate #StandUpComedy #NewEpisode #PodcastCommunity #PodcastLife #SashaFrank #NebulousNiang #Fertility #Parenting #Motherhood #Comedian #GirlBoss👉 Follow us on Instagram:📌 @comedycustodypodcast📌 @sasha_frank_comedy📌 @nebulousniang Join us on the couch for raw stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether you’re a single parent, a comedy fan, or just here for the drama, you’re in the right place. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️

Sasha and Nebulous are back from the Melbourne Comedy Festival, and they're spilling all the beans! From heartwarming moments with their partners to eye-opening comedy sets, they share their very different, but equally inspiring, festival experiences.Highlights:Sasha's emotional festival highlight: a truly special moment with her closest friends and their partners.Nebulous's "study trip" deep dive into the diverse world of comedy, including international and queer women acts.The humbling realization of how vast and passionate the comedy community truly is.Sasha's fangirl moment meeting a childhood comedy hero and the incredible outcome!Discovering groundbreaking shows like "6" at the Edinburgh Fringe and other innovative comedy acts.Join Us On the Couch! We love hearing from our listeners! Write to us at [email protected] with your stories and questions, or comment on our social media: The Comedy & Custody Podcast: @comedycustodypodcast Sasha: @Sasha_Frank_Comedy Nebulous: @NebulousNiang Make yourselves comfortable, feel at home, and join us for more laughs. We're all friends here!👉 Follow us on Instagram:📌 @comedycustodypodcast📌 @sasha_frank_comedy📌 @nebulousniang Join us on the couch for raw stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether you’re a single parent, a comedy fan, or just here for the drama, you’re in the right place. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️

In this listener Q&A episode, Sasha and Nebulous dive into a fascinating question about the stigma of being a self-sufficient woman. They veer off into hilarious tangents about modern dating, the wonders of Gen Z, and even the mysterious meaning of "skibidi."Highlights:Debunking the negative connotations of "spinster" and embracing single mum pride.Sasha's "embarrassing" return to having a boyfriend after embracing single life.How Gen Z is normalizing LGBTQ+ identities and changing language as we know it.What does "Rizz" mean, and how does it relate to charisma?The hosts try to decipher the ultimate Gen Z mystery: What is "skibidi?" (Seriously, tell us in the comments!).Join Us On the Couch!We love hearing from our listeners! Write to us at [email protected] with your stories and questions, or comment on our social media:The Comedy & Custody Podcast: @comedycustodypodcastSasha: @Sasha_Frank_ComedyNebulous: @NebulousNiangMake yourselves comfortable, feel at home, and join us for more laughs. We're all friends here!👉 Follow us on Instagram:📌 @comedycustodypodcast📌 @sasha_frank_comedy📌 @nebulousniang Join us on the couch for raw stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether you’re a single parent, a comedy fan, or just here for the drama, you’re in the right place. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️

Sasha and Nebulous dive into the fascinating (and sometimes bewildering) world of cultural differences, from Singaporean greetings to perplexing health beliefs.Highlights:Nebulous's hilarious struggles with the "unnaturally good" service and baffling literal interpretations of Chinese medicine at Hai Di Lao.Sasha's boyfriend's belief that fried chicken causes a sore throat and "a flu" (not the flu!).The concept of "heaty" and "cooling" foods and their surprising explanations.Nebulous's childhood memories of antelope horn medicine and deep-fried frog's legs for strong legs.A deeper look at cultural hegemony and the global reach of American (and now Singaporean!) media.Join Us On the Couch!We love hearing from our listeners! Write to us at [email protected] with your stories and questions, or comment on our social media:The Comedy & Custody Podcast: @comedycustodypodcastSasha: @Sasha_Frank_ComedyNebulous: @NebulousNiangMake yourselves comfortable, feel at home, and join us for more laughs. We're all friends here!👉 Follow us on Instagram:📌 @comedycustodypodcast📌 @sasha_frank_comedy📌 @nebulousniang Join us on the couch for raw stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether you’re a single parent, a comedy fan, or just here for the drama, you’re in the right place. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️

Sasha and Nebulous tackle the often awkward and hilarious world of talking to their kids about sex, contrasting their own very different upbringings.Highlights:- Nebulous's surprisingly laissez-faire upbringing regarding sex on TV despite having Asian parents.- Sasha's self-imposed role as the household angel while she was growing up.- The surprisingly complex and potentially problematic world of Roblox and its life lessons (or lack thereof!)- Nebulous's mortifying childhood story about trying to impress a girl with talk of "pets."Join Us On the Couch!We love hearing from our listeners! Write to us on Instagram with your stories and questions:The Comedy & Custody Podcast: @comedycustodypodcastSasha: @Sasha_Frank_ComedyNebulous: @NebulousNiangMake yourselves comfortable, feel at home, and join us for more laughs. We're all friends here! 👉 Follow us on Instagram:📌 @comedycustodypodcast📌 @sasha_frank_comedy📌 @nebulousniang Join us on the couch for raw stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether you’re a single parent, a comedy fan, or just here for the drama, you’re in the right place. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️

Sasha and Nebulous Niang discuss the unexpected challenges of re-entering relationships after long periods of being single.Highlights:- Sasha's experience with "minor conflicts" with minor disagreements after years of peaceful solitude.- Nebulous's insights on male/female communication styles from her unique perspective.- Mind-reading in relationships and differences in cultural emotional expression (compartmentalization vs. dissociation.)- A surprising and detailed ode to the beauty of arm hair.Join Us On the Couch!We love hearing from our listeners! Write to us on Instagram with your stories and questions:The Comedy & Custody Podcast: @comedycustodypodcastSasha: @Sasha_Frank_ComedyNebulous: @NebulousNiangMake yourselves comfortable, feel at home, and join us for more laughs. We're all friends here!👉 Follow us on Instagram:📌 @comedycustodypodcast📌 @sasha_frank_comedy📌 @nebulousniang Join us on the couch for raw stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether you’re a single parent, a comedy fan, or just here for the drama, you’re in the right place. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️

Sasha and Nebulous bring the Comedy and Custody Podcast to the MICF 2025, sharing their hilarious and heartfelt experiences from the festival floor.In this episode, the comedians chat about:- The Birth of Never Date a Comedian: How a last-minute venue booking turned into a global sensation!- Melbourne’s Queer Comedy Scene 🌈: A refreshing contrast to Singapore’s LGBTQ+ representation.- Croissants vs. Cold Basements: The highs and lows of performing at MICF.- Hosting vs. Performing a full hour: Sasha and Nebulous express Professional Admiration for Each Other 💞- Asian vs. Western Audiences: are Australians the toughest crowds?Special shoutout to Hannah Malarski (@hannahmalarski) for featuring in our episode! Check out her show Big Dyke Energy and her new show That's The Way The Mop Flaps at https://www.hannahmalarski.com/ !Join Us On the Couch!We love hearing from our listeners! Write to us on Instagram with your stories and questions, or at [email protected]:- The Comedy & Custody Podcast: @comedycustodypodcast- Sasha: @Sasha_Frank_Comedy- Nebulous: @NebulousNiangMake yourselves comfortable, feel at home, and join us for more laughs. We're all friends here!#TheComedyAndCustodyPodcast👉 Follow us on Instagram:📌 @comedycustodypodcast📌 @sasha_frank_comedy📌 @nebulousniang Join us on the couch for raw stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether you’re a single parent, a comedy fan, or just here for the drama, you’re in the right place. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️

In Part 2 of Sasha and Nebulous' interview with Olga, the comedians chat about:- The Illusion of Intimacy in Peformance: even Comedians fall for it!- Does Olga's interaction with Nebulous the Lesbian Robot count towards her PhD in Human Computer Interactions? :thinking_face::robot_face:- Morally Neutral Comedy - is it Good or Bad that Olga Koch Comes from Money?- Do women comedians really only talk about sex, or is it just your algorithm? (Spoiler alert: it doesn't even matter) :yawning_face:Join Us On the Couch!We love hearing from our listeners! Write to us on Instagram with your stories and questions, or at [email protected]:- The Comedy & Custody Podcast: @comedycustodypodcast- Sasha: @Sasha_Frank_Comedy- Nebulous: @NebulousNiangMake yourselves comfortable, feel at home, and join us for more laughs. We're all friends here!#TheComedyAndCustodyPodcast #podcast #funny #comedy #standupcomedy #parenting #parents #singlemom #mom #momlife #comedyvideo #podcasts #usa #singapore #melbourne #australia  #funnyvideo #OlgaKoch👉 Follow us on Instagram:📌 @comedycustodypodcast📌 @sasha_frank_comedy📌 @nebulousniang Join us on the couch for raw stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether you’re a single parent, a comedy fan, or just here for the drama, you’re in the right place. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️

Sasha and Nebulous kidnap Russian-British comedian Olga Koch (@kolga300) from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, just to fangirl at her for a full hour!Catch her latest special, Olga Koch Comes From Money, 9pm at Melbourne Town Hall from 27 Mar to 20 Apr!https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/olga-koch-comes-from-money/In Part 1 of their interview with Olga, the comedians chat about:- The Highs and Lows of Comedy: Sasha's unintentional Carrie Cosplay on opening night of her show, Never Date a Comedian!- Proving that Women are Funny: is it anybody's job to please misogynists and homophobes?- The Statistics of Bisexuality: you don't have to be 50/50 about it!- The Jealousy Spectrum: is love a zero sum game, or are girlfriends for... ahem, "sharing coffee" with...?- Our Attraction to Girly Girls, Problematic Non-Binaries, and just about everything except Toxic Masculinity (Exception: Nebulous wants to be inside Chris Hemsworth)- How Olga started Standup: Twitter jokes and saying "NO BUT" to her sketch comedy team!Stay tuned for the next part of our Olga interview next episode!Join Us On the Couch!We love hearing from our listeners! Write to us on Instagram with your stories and questions, or at [email protected]:- The Comedy & Custody Podcast: @comedycustodypodcast- Sasha: @Sasha_Frank_Comedy- Nebulous: @NebulousNiangMake yourselves comfortable, feel at home, and join us for more laughs. We're all friends here!👉 Follow us on Instagram:📌 @comedycustodypodcast📌 @sasha_frank_comedy📌 @nebulousniang Join us on the couch for raw stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether you’re a single parent, a comedy fan, or just here for the drama, you’re in the right place. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️

Welcome back to "Comedy and Custody," your cozy corner with Sasha Frank and Nebulous Niang! Grab your favorite beverage and get ready to dive into a world of laughter, heartbreak, and the quirky realities of modern dating.**In this episode:**- Sasha and Nebulous share their stories about growing up, from the challenges of teenage years to the hilarious misadventures with music and makeup.- They reminisce about their favorite bands, concerts, and the nostalgic moments that defined their youth.- Discuss the cultural differences and beauty standards they encountered, and how they've embraced their unique identities.**Highlights:**- Sasha's childhood memories of pretending to be Sandy from Grease and her lifelong admiration for Taylor Hanson.- Nebulous's experience with the guitar orchestra and the hilarious lipstick mishap that made her feel like she was in drag.- The duo's discussions about the changing definitions of "cool" and the generational gap they feel with today's youth.- Conversations about their children's interests and how they navigate parenting in a digital age.**Join Us On the Couch!**We love hearing from our listeners! Write to us on Instagram with your stories and questions:- The Comedy & Custody Podcast: @comedycustodypodcast- Sasha: @Sasha_Frank_Comedy- Nebulous: @Nebulous NiangMake yourselves comfortable, feel at home, and join us for more laughs. We're all friends here!#TheComedyAndCustodyPodcast #podcast #funny #comedy #standupcomedy #parenting #parents #singlemom #mom #momlife #comedyvideo #podcasts #usa #singapore #funnyvideo 👉 Follow us on Instagram:📌 @comedycustodypodcast📌 @sasha_frank_comedy📌 @nebulousniang Join us on the couch for raw stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether you’re a single parent, a comedy fan, or just here for the drama, you’re in the right place. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️

🎙️ Welcome back to "Comedy and Custody," the podcast where Sasha Frank and Nebulous Niang serve up laughter, insights, and the relatable chaos of modern life. Grab a cup of your favorite tea (or coffee) and settle in for another quirky, heartwarming chat.In this episode:We celebrate the (sometimes bumpy) milestone of turning 40 and chat about what it's like to hit this iconic age as fierce, funny, and fabulous women.Sasha and Nebulous get real about beauty standards, body image, and the strange journey of learning to love ourselves.Have you ever suspected that Katy Perry might be a robot? Well, Sasha and Nebulous dive headfirst into the world of malfunctioning pop stars and share their hilarious take on the matter.Highlights:Sasha's fall on the pavement at age 40—proof that everything hurts a little more now, but at least the humor is intact!Nebulous' accidental double eyelid surgery and why it left her with a whole new "outlook."The Robot Lesbian Council's latest updates—plus, Sasha’s bid to join (spoiler alert: it’s not looking good).A thoughtful (and funny) look at midlife crises, tattoos, and why it's okay to want a little sparkle on stage.Join Us On the Couch! We love hearing from you—write to us with your stories, questions, or applications for the Robot Lesbian Council! Find us on Instagram:The Comedy & Custody Podcast: @comedycustodypodcastSasha: @Sasha_Frank_ComedyNebulous: @Nebulous NiangMake yourselves comfortable, and don't forget to laugh along with us. We're all friends here! #TheComedyAndCustodyPodcast #podcast #funny #comedy #standupcomedy #parenting #parents #singlemom #mom #momlife #comedyvideo #podcasts #usa #singaporee #katyperry 👉 Follow us on Instagram:📌 @comedycustodypodcast📌 @sasha_frank_comedy📌 @nebulousniang Join us on the couch for raw stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether you’re a single parent, a comedy fan, or just here for the drama, you’re in the right place. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️

🎙️ Welcome back to "Comedy and Custody", your cozy corner with Sasha Frank and Nebulous Niang! Grab your favorite beverage and get ready to dive into a world of laughter, heartbreak, and quirky realities of modern dating.In this episode:We dive headfirst into the ever-evolving world of dating, exploring our experiences with dating apps and romantic misadventures.Laugh along as Sasha and Nebulous compare notes on dating men versus women—spoiler alert: both are equally complicated!We uncover the hilariously awkward moments of "dating" in the digital age, from amateur attempts to spreadsheet mishaps.Highlights:Sasha's journey from dating men to reconsidering the other side and eventually settling for a heterosexual support group.Nebulous Niang's enlightening experience with lesbian dating apps, including the secret third choice and navigating unwanted threesomes.Join Us On the Couch!We love hearing from our listeners! Write to us on Instagram with your stories and questions:The Comedy & Custody Podcast: @comedycustodypodcastSasha: @Sasha_Frank_ComedyNebulous: @Nebulous NiangMake yourselves comfortable, feel at home, and join us for more laughs. We're all friends here!#TheComedyAndCustodyPodcast #podcast #funny #comedy #standupcomedy #parenting #parents #singlemom #mom #momlife #comedyvideo #podcasts #lgbt #singapore #usa #podcast👉 Follow us on Instagram:📌 @comedycustodypodcast📌 @sasha_frank_comedy📌 @nebulousniang Join us on the couch for raw stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether you’re a single parent, a comedy fan, or just here for the drama, you’re in the right place. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️

🎙️ Welcome to "Comedy and Custody," where we, Sasha Frank and Nebulous Niang, invite you to grab a cup of coffee and join us on the sofa for a hilarious and heartfelt chat.In this episode:We celebrate our 20-year (*cough* 2.5 years) friendship filled with laughter, trauma, and uncontrollable yawns.Discover the secret formula for comedy: *Genuine trauma + Humor = Hilarious Success!*We ponder the philosophical question: Is being a Sigma cooler than being a lesbian? (Gen Z might have some answers, but we're still confused.)Get the lowdown on how stand-up comedy saved us from mid-life crises, bad breakups, and most importantly, Gregorian chant.Highlights:Sasha's journey from watching stand-up shows under the covers to finally taking the plunge post-heartbreak.Nebulous Niang's divine revelation that led her from self-help journals to the comedy stage.The perils of balancing stage time with single motherhood.Join Us On the Couch!We love hearing from our listeners! Write to us on Instagram with your stories and questions:The Comedy & Custody Podcast: @comedycustodypodcastSasha: @Sasha_Frank_ComedyNebulous: @Nebulous Niang Make yourselves comfortable, feel at home, and join us for some laughs. We're all friends here!#The#ComedyAndCustodyPodcast #podcast #funny #comedy #standupcomedy #parenting #parents #singlemom #mom #momlife #comedyvideo #podcasts👉 Follow us on Instagram:📌 @comedycustodypodcast📌 @sasha_frank_comedy📌 @nebulousniang Join us on the couch for raw stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether you’re a single parent, a comedy fan, or just here for the drama, you’re in the right place. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️