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Misfits Makin' It: Oddballs Doing Cool Stuff on Radio Misfits
Hosted by Lauren LoGiudice, Radio Misfits · EN
With a penchant for irreverently heartwarming humor, comedian Lauren LoGiudice (“fierce” -NYT) thoughtfully interviews fellow misfits. You’ll meet creatives from SNL, Netflix, Late Nite, Comedy Central, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair – and more!, as well as indie musicians, comedians, writers, artists, and entrepreneurs. What we have in common: we’re oddballs and we’re doing cool stuff. To submit your stories for our Misfit Melodrama mini-episodes leave a voicemail at 646-WANG-0-X1 (646-926-4091) or send a written version via www.laurenlogiudice.com/podcast
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Misfits Makin’ It – I Didn’t Know I Was a Misfit Until I Fit In w/ Andrea Claire
4w ago00:54:34Tap to summarizeMisfits Makin’ It is the podcast component of the misfit comedy shows produced by Lauren LoGiudice. Show dates and info at www.laurenlogiudice.com In this episode of Misfits Makin’ It, Lauren LoGiudice sits down with designer and artist Andrea Claire, who walked away from architecture to build a thriving business creating sculptural, custom chandeliers. Andrea shares how she created a profitable creative practice on her own terms. They talk about why most success comes down to staying in your lane and not losing your mind, and the rewards of making something real in a world that often rewards the fake. [Ep 52] CONNECT WITH ANDREA’S WORK: Website: www.andreaclairestudio.com Instagram: @andreaclairestudio To submit your story for Misfit Melodrama segments leave a voicemail at 646-WANG-0-X-1 or send us a message at www.laurenlogiudice.com/podcast. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Rate and review: Misfits trust other misfits to tell them what is good! Tell a friend: Word of mouth is the #1 way misfits learn about their next pod. Sponsor a podcast: Affordable for individuals and small businesses, also makes the perfect gift. Support this art directly with a podcast that’s custom-tailored to you or your friends. Make it happen by reaching out to inthemidstprod@gmail.com. CONNECT WITH LAUREN LOGIUDICE: Instagram: @laurenlogi Twitter/TikTok/Threads: @laurenlogi Website: www.laurenlogiudice.com CONNECT WITH MISFIT COMEDY SHOWS AND PODCAST EPISODES: Instagram: @misfitcomedyco
Transcribe →Misfits Makin’ It – The Bisexual Whisperer w/ Robert Cohen (Two Bi Guys (By One Bi Guy)
Apr 900:32:34Tap to summarizeMisfits Makin’ It is the podcast component of the misfit comedy shows produced by Lauren LoGiudice. Show dates and info at www.laurenlogiudice.com In this episode Lauren chats with comedian and Two Bi Guys (By One Bi Guy) podcast host Robert Cohen about building a platform around the things people are afraid to say. What began as a podcast about bisexuality evolved into a coaching practice after receiving hundreds of messages from listeners who felt alone in their identity. They explore authenticity, conformity, and why choosing to live truthfully can make you feel like a misfit. They talk sex parties, family chaos, dating red flags, and why judgment usually says more about the judge. CONNECT WITH ROBERT’S WORK: Website: twobiguys.com Podcast: Search “Two Bi Guys” on all podcast platforms Personal site: robertbrookscohen.com To submit your story for Misfit Melodrama segments leave a voicemail at 646-WANG-0-X-1 or send us a message at www.laurenlogiudice.com/podcast. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Rate and review: Misfits trust other misfits to tell them what is good! Tell a friend: Word of mouth is the #1 way misfits learn about their next pod. Sponsor a podcast: Affordable for individuals and small businesses, also makes the perfect gift. Support this art directly with a podcast that’s custom-tailored to you or your friends. Make it happen by reaching out to inthemidstprod@gmail.com. CONNECT WITH LAUREN LOGIUDICE: Instagram: @laurenlogi Twitter/TikTok/Threads: @laurenlogi Website: www.laurenlogiudice.com CONNECT WITH MISFIT COMEDY SHOWS AND PODCAST EPISODES: Instagram: @misfitcomedyco
Transcribe →Misfits Makin’ It – The “No Assholes” Rule w/ Drew Langer (Somebody Somewhere, Marcel the Shell)
Feb 1401:10:31Tap to summarizeMisfits Makin’ It is the podcast component of the misfit comedy shows produced by Lauren LoGiudice. Show dates and info at www.laurenlogiudice.com In this episode Lauren chats with with producer and First AD Drew Langer about the real grind behind great filmmaking. We talk about what he learned working alongside creatives like Jay Duplass, Mel Eslyn, Lynn Shelton, Bridget Everett, and Michael Strassner. Drew shares how creative tribes are built, why the Duplass motto is “no assholes,” and how kindness and preparation make for the best sets. We focus on Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Somebody Somewhere, and The Baltimorons, exploring the courage it takes to choose sincerity over spectacle. It’s a candid conversation about collaboration, humility, refining your craft, and why — as Drew puts it — the end result is just evidence of the grind. [Ep 50] CONNECT WITH DREW’S WORK: Instagram: @mountaindrewlanger To submit your story for Misfit Melodrama segments leave a voicemail at 646-WANG-0-X-1 or send us a message at www.laurenlogiudice.com/podcast. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Rate and review: Misfits trust other misfits to tell them what is good! Tell a friend: Word of mouth is the #1 way misfits learn about their next pod. Sponsor a podcast: Affordable for individuals and small businesses, also makes the perfect gift. Support this art directly with a podcast that’s custom-tailored to you or your friends. Make it happen by reaching out to inthemidstprod@gmail.com. CONNECT WITH LAUREN LOGIUDICE: Instagram: @laurenlogi Twitter/TikTok/Threads: @laurenlogi Website: www.laurenlogiudice.com CONNECT WITH MISFIT COMEDY SHOWS AND PODCAST EPISODES: Instagram: @misfitcomedyco
Transcribe →Misfits Makin’ It – Embarrassment Is the Point w/ Dan Wilbur and Zach Sims (We Have Fun)
Jan 2300:36:36Tap to summarizeMisfits Makin’ It is the podcast component of the misfit comedy shows produced by Lauren LoGiudice. Show dates and info at www.laurenlogiudice.com In this episode Lauren speaks with Dan Wilbur and Zach Sims, hosts of the podcast My New Thing, to talk hobbies, obsessions, and the eternal search for something—anything—to fill the void. What starts as a wholesome conversation about curiosity quickly derails into nightclub humiliation, misfit childhood stories, bathroom etiquette debates, animal hot takes, and the surprise arrival of Lauren’s Boca-based alter ego, Carmela Ravoli. [Ep 49] CONNECT WITH DAN AND ZACH FROM MY NEW THING: My New Thing: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-new-thing-with-dan-and-zach/id1818625621 Dan: @danwilburcomedy Zach Sims: (TikTok) @Zachsimscomedy (Instagram) Zachsims Comedy show every Wednesday at Young Ethel’s: We Have Fun To submit your story for Misfit Melodrama segments leave a voicemail at 646-WANG-0-X-1 or send us a message at www.laurenlogiudice.com/podcast. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Rate and review: Misfits trust other misfits to tell them what is good! Tell a friend: Word of mouth is the #1 way misfits learn about their next pod. Sponsor a podcast: Affordable for individuals and small businesses, also makes the perfect gift. Support this art directly with a podcast that’s custom-tailored to you or your friends. Make it happen by reaching out to inthemidstprod@gmail.com. CONNECT WITH LAUREN LOGIUDICE: Instagram: @laurenlogi Twitter/TikTok/Threads: @laurenlogi Website: www.laurenlogiudice.com CONNECT WITH MISFIT COMEDY SHOWS AND PODCAST EPISODES: Instagram: @misfitcomedyco
Transcribe →Misfits Makin’ It – If It Feels Good, It Fits w/ Manny Martins-Karman (Artist and Body Positivity Advocate)
Dec 1000:58:11Tap to summarizeMisfits Makin’ It is the podcast component of the misfit comedy shows produced by Lauren LoGiudice. Show dates and info at www.laurenlogiudice.com In this episode Lauren chats with creative powerhouse Manny Martins-Karman, a 61-year-old fashion stylist, powerlifter, and online creator redefining what it means to age out loud. Manny opens up about rediscovering her creativity after years of motherhood, building a global community of women over 50, and rejecting the limiting stories society tells about age, beauty, and worth. Together they dive into creativity, self-expression, and how to “just start” when you feel disconnected from your weird, wonderful self. Since recording Manny has passed. She is sorely missed and this interview stands as a testament to her boundless positive energy that will no doubt impact the world in only the best ways for years to come. [Ep 48] CONNECT WITH MANNY’S WORK: Instagram: @mannyfashionstylist Facebook:@mannyfashionstylist To submit your story for Misfit Melodrama segments leave a voicemail at 646-WANG-0-X-1 or send us a message at www.laurenlogiudice.com/podcast. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Rate and review: Misfits trust other misfits to tell them what is good! Tell a friend: Word of mouth is the #1 way misfits learn about their next pod. Sponsor a podcast: Affordable for individuals and small businesses, also makes the perfect gift. Support this art directly with a podcast that’s custom-tailored to you or your friends. Make it happen by reaching out to inthemidstprod@gmail.com. CONNECT WITH LAUREN LOGIUDICE: Instagram: @laurenlogi Twitter/TikTok/Threads: @laurenlogi Website: www.laurenlogiudice.com CONNECT WITH MISFIT COMEDY SHOWS AND PODCAST EPISODES: Instagram: @misfitcomedyco
Transcribe →Misfits Makin’ It – Are We Problematic or New Yorkers? w/ Gabby Jordan Brown (Drama Kid)
Nov 1300:40:49Tap to summarizeMisfits Makin’ It is the podcast component of the misfit comedy shows produced by Lauren LoGiudice. Show dates and info at www.laurenlogiudice.com In this episode Lauren speaks with comedian Gabby Jordan Brown dive into queer comedy, and the art of being misunderstood while staying funny. They also do some MIsfit Melodrama, joined by fan favorite Carmella Ravolli. CONNECT WITH GABBY JORDAN BROWN: Instagram and TikTok: @hipsoccermom YouTube Special: www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3RbZDwZnqA To submit your story for Misfit Melodrama segments leave a voicemail at 646-WANG-0-X-1 or send us a message at www.laurenlogiudice.com/podcast. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Rate and review: Misfits trust other misfits to tell them what is good! Tell a friend: Word of mouth is the #1 way misfits learn about their next pod. Sponsor a podcast: Affordable for individuals and small businesses, also makes the perfect gift. Support this art directly with a podcast that’s custom-tailored to you or your friends. Make it happen by reaching out to inthemidstprod@gmail.com. CONNECT WITH LAUREN LOGIUDICE: Instagram: @laurenlogi Twitter/TikTok/Threads: @laurenlogi Website: www.laurenlogiudice.com CONNECT WITH MISFIT COMEDY SHOWS AND PODCAST EPISODES: Instagram: @misfitcomedyco
Transcribe →Misfits Makin’ It – The Art of Finishing w/ Chris Wilcha (Flipside)
Oct 3001:05:14Tap to summarizeMisfits Makin’ It is the podcast component of the misfit comedy shows produced by Lauren LoGiudice. Show dates and info at www.laurenlogiudice.com In this episode Lauren speaks with Chris Wilcha, the filmmaker behind Flipside, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and was released theatrically last year and executive produced by Jedd Apatow. It was a labor of love decades in the making! They have an honest conversation about the creative chaos of finishing what you start—or not. They unpack what “completion” really means in a world obsessed with constant output. [Ep 46] CONNECT WITH CHRIS WILCHA: Instagram: @chriswilcha To submit your story for Misfit Melodrama segments leave a voicemail at 646-WANG-0-X-1 or send us a message at www.laurenlogiudice.com/podcast. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Rate and review: Misfits trust other misfits to tell them what is good! Tell a friend: Word of mouth is the #1 way misfits learn about their next pod. Sponsor a podcast: Affordable for individuals and small businesses, also makes the perfect gift. Support this art directly with a podcast that’s custom-tailored to you or your friends. Make it happen by reaching out to inthemidstprod@gmail.com. CONNECT WITH LAUREN LOGIUDICE: Instagram: @laurenlogi Twitter/TikTok/Threads: @laurenlogi Website: www.laurenlogiudice.com CONNECT WITH MISFIT COMEDY SHOWS AND PODCAST EPISODES: Instagram: @misfitcomedyco
Transcribe →Misfits Makin’ It – Weird Was Easy. Now It’s Exhausting. WELCOME TO SEASON 4
Oct 900:19:18Tap to summarizeMisfits Makin’ It is the podcast component of the misfit comedy shows produced by Lauren LoGiudice. Show dates and info at www.laurenlogiudice.com In the launch of Season 4 host Lauren LoGiudice reflects on how the idea of being a misfit has evolved since the podcast began. She explores the shifting meaning of “misfit” in a world where difference can feel both dangerous and empowering, sharing audience feedback that reveals the mix of pride, sadness, and defiance in embracing otherness. Lauren also previews the upcoming season, promising conversations with creative oddballs, behind-the-scenes stories from misfit projects, and a renewed focus on community, belonging, and letting your freak flag fly. [Ep 45] To submit your story for Misfit Melodrama segments leave a voicemail at 646-WANG-0-X-1 or send us a message at www.laurenlogiudice.com/podcast. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Rate and review: Misfits trust other misfits to tell them what is good! Tell a friend: Word of mouth is the #1 way misfits learn about their next pod. Sponsor a podcast: Affordable for individuals and small businesses, also makes the perfect gift. Support this art directly with a podcast that’s custom-tailored to you or your friends. Make it happen by reaching out to inthemidstprod@gmail.com. CONNECT WITH LAUREN LOGIUDICE: Instagram: @laurenlogi Twitter/TikTok/Threads: @laurenlogi Website: www.laurenlogiudice.com CONNECT WITH MISFIT COMEDY SHOWS AND PODCAST EPISODES: Instagram: @misfitcomedyco
Transcribe →Misfits Makin’ It – Standup + Data Science + Circus w/ Andrea Jones-Rooy
Aug 2001:08:53Tap to summarizeMisfits Makin’ It is the podcast component of the misfit comedy shows produced by Lauren LoGiudice. Show dates and info at www.laurenlogiudice.com In this Misfit Melodrama mini-episode of Misfits Makin’ It Lauren speaks with scientist and comedian Andrea Jones-Rooy. The conversation explores the pressures to specialize, the importance of interdisciplinary thinking, and the realities of navigating comedy and performance as a misfit. Andrea shares insights on self-acceptance, resilience, and finding fulfillment by embracing multiple passions rather than conforming to traditional expectations. To submit your story leave a voicemail at 646-WANG-0-X-1 or go to www.laurenlogiudice.com/podcast. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Rate and review: Misfits trust other misfits to tell them what is good! Tell a friend: Word of mouth is the #1 way misfits learn about their next pod. Sponsor a podcast: Affordable for individuals and small businesses, also makes the perfect gift. Support this art directly with a podcast that’s custom-tailored to you or your friends. Make it happen by reaching out to inthemidstprod@gmail.com. CONNECT WITH ANDREA JONES-ROOY: www.jonesrooy.com Instagram: @jonesrooy HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Rate and review: Misfits trust other misfits to tell them what is good! Tell a friend: Work of mouth is the #1 way misfits like to learn about their next pod. Sponsor a podcast: Affordable for individuals and small businesses, also makes the perfect gift. Support this art directly with a podcast that’s custom-tailored to you or your friends. Make it happen by reaching out to inthemidstprod@gmail.com. CONNECT WITH LAUREN LOGIUDICE: Instagram: @laurenlogi Twitter/TikTok/Threads: @laurenlogi Website: www.laurenlogiudice.com For more about the Honestly crowdfunding campaign visit: https://seedandspark.com/fund/honestly#story
Transcribe →Misfits Makin’ It – We Don’t Fact Check, We Feel Check w/ Maximilian Spinelli (Just for Laughs)
Aug 600:22:21Tap to summarizeMisfits Makin’ It is the podcast component of the misfit comedy shows produced by Lauren LoGiudice. Show dates and info at www.laurenlogiudice.com In this Misfit Melodrama mini-episode of Misfits Makin’ It comedian Maximilian Spinelli joins Lauren and Aunt Carmella to riff on audience-submitted stories. They talk lookalikes, Italian-American trauma, fake names, comedians going psycho, and surprise second families, while fact checking absolutely nothing. To submit your story leave a voicemail at 646-WANG-0-X-1 or go to www.laurenlogiudice.com/podcast. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Rate and review: Misfits trust other misfits to tell them what is good! Tell a friend: Word of mouth is the #1 way misfits learn about their next pod. Sponsor a podcast: Affordable for individuals and small businesses, also makes the perfect gift. Support this art directly with a podcast that’s custom-tailored to you or your friends. Make it happen by reaching out to inthemidstprod@gmail.com. CONNECT WITH MAXIMILIAN SPINELLI Instagram: @maxagazillion www.maximilianspinelli.com HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Rate and review: Misfits trust other misfits to tell them what is good! Tell a friend: Work of mouth is the #1 way misfits like to learn about their next pod. Sponsor a podcast: Affordable for individuals and small businesses, also makes the perfect gift. Support this art directly with a podcast that’s custom-tailored to you or your friends. Make it happen by reaching out to inthemidstprod@gmail.com. CONNECT WITH LAUREN LOGIUDICE: Instagram: @laurenlogi Twitter/TikTok/Threads: @laurenlogi Website: www.laurenlogiudice.com For more about the Honestly crowdfunding campaign visit: https://seedandspark.com/fund/honestly#story
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