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PODCAST

The Sharon Spell Show

GrumpyFILMS, inc.

A comedy podcast chat-tacular between your fabulous host Sharon Spell and a veritable slew of special guests! Produced by GrumpyFILMS, inc.

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All Episodes

29:14

Episode 142: Tahlia Robinson

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/10/23

Sharon is sharin' a lovely lemon ice with Tahlia Robinson (Hidden Fences, Affirmative Action) this time, as Tahlia laments how no one can pronounce her name correctly. The two then discuss how New Yorkers refuse to share their specialists with anyone, and Tahlia reveals her passions for (in order) cooking shows, breakup songs, and advertising week. Lastly, they discuss the merits of stepping away from improv in order to get re-inspired.

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31:06

Episode 141: Ray Cordova

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/10/09

Brooklyn's Prospect Park is an example of Victorian Privilege, did you know that? That's one of the topics tackled this time with Ray Cordova (Astronomy Club Presents, Sad Marriage). There's also an extended musing upon all things laundromat, as Sharon lives over one now and loves the smells but hates that one weirdo. The two then talk of how moving sucks, especially when you lose your laundromat. Ray then brings this episode to a close with a couple juicy stories from his experience working in

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29:06

Episode 140: Boris Khaykin

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/09/25

Boris Khaykin (Improv vs. Standup, North Coast) is preparing to exchange living with a roommate for living with his girlfriend as we start this episode. He schools Sharon in the details of proper beard maintenance before the two imagine a Lasik intern getting paid in drink tickets. Comparing app dating to a video game follows (including the perils of bringing weirdos to work), and Boris wraps things up by telling of that time he livestreamed a show from a car.

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47:16

Episode 139: Five Year Anniversary

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/09/11

And here you thought you were downloading some regular, workaday episode, huh? But no! This is a special, bonus-length CLIP SHOW! Join Sharon as she trips lightly down memory lane to celebrate five years of her podcastical chatacular. Featuring insights, anecdotes, and musings from the likes of (in alpha order): Lauren Conlin Adams, Michelle Buteau, Frank Conniff, Robert Dean, Amanda Duarte, Ophira Eisenberg, Naomi Ekperigin, Alex English, Jo Firestone, Lou Gonzalez, Jeff Hiller, Clark Jones,

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33:22

Episode 138: Yoni Lotan

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/08/28

Emotions are based on experiences, so have an experience by listening to Yoni Lotan (The Instagram Show) in the guest star chair this time. He and Sharon have a discourse on all things "Air Bud", before Yoni tells of his experience having a kid watch him play Ballz on the subway. It's clean. Sharon then tells of the friends she's made on the same subway, before the two wrap things up by commiserating over having their buyout photos show up in advertisements and coupons and gift cards....

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30:40

Episode 137: Carolyn Castiglia

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/08/14

We're balancing the public and the private as Carolyn Castiglia (Right Now, Daughter Knows Best) has a seat in the guest star chair this time. Carolyn tells of how she was scooped by an antiques raider while trying to do something nice, right before she and Sharon launch a new company, covereddish(dot)com. Carolyn then remembers a string of remembrances as a waiter at Applebees, which leads, totally unconnected, to an imagining of Sharon's death.

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30:45

Episode 136: Max Ash

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/07/31

Escape the Room expert Max Ash (Hot Bird, BEENG BOONG) is in the guest star chair this time, and explains his history with the genre - including the worst one he's done - with Sharon. He's also in a relationship for the first time in a moment, so waxes about that, which leads Sharon to wax about her boyfriend. The two then cover showtunes on the subway, surprise visits to friends, and the excitement of cans. Because, y'know, it's all about choices.

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29:16

Episode 135: Katie Hartman

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/07/17

I'm sorry, but we're trying to apologize less as Sharon welcomes her FIRST REPEAT GUEST Katie Hartman (Gypsy Danger, Sweet Parents) to the show. Katie tells Sharon of her recent trip to LA. No one works there, y'know. Then there's a visit from a past teacher, Mrs. Werner, which leads to Sharon doing all of the voices. And, after an attempt to reach Leah Rudick on the phone, Sharon and Katie wind things up by discussing those who use signatures in texts and the general state of being

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30:57

Episode 134: John T. Reynolds

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/07/03

There may be lots of John Reynoldses about, but we have the one and only John T. Reynolds (A Fistful of Babies) in the ol' guest star chair this time. He and Sharon play a little "Bible Drill" before discussing Disney World and how those big cartoon head performers are annoying. Sharon then shares her trick for walking and using a phone at the same time. The many joys of LA - Lyft, hikes, walking, celebrity graves - is covered next. Then the two wrap up by being woke and comparing painting and

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34:13

Episode 133: Timothy Dunn

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/06/19

Timothy Dunn (Queerball) is Sharon's guest this time around, and he's fresh from an appearance at housing court. We'll let him tell you about it, and let him paint a picture of "Linda". He and Sharon also discuss pulling back from social media, and how we generally need to click it down a few to get back to normal speed. Sharon then discusses her recent trip to LA, before the two wind up discussing having to be open to at least try in love.

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27:35

Episode 132: Jordan Temple

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/06/05

Ever take your date to see a PTSD movie? Jordan Temple (Hidden Fences, Randy Newman vs. Everything) has, and he tells all about it as Sharon's guest this time. The two also discuss wanting to do more for those who help you along in this life, before moving on to how missing out drives you to make something that's definitely "you". Jordan then wraps up by remembering how his mom pushed him into a production of Sister Mary Ignatius at age five, and how that planted the seeds of parody in his

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34:06

Episode 131: Marie Faustin

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/05/22

We're being cute all the time this episode, as Sharon welcomes Marie Faustin (Unofficial Expert) to the guest star chair. Marie finds herself finally starting to make a living from comedy, and hopes that will soon lead to people wanting to touch the hem of her flowy garments. But, sometimes, don't you want to want to settle? Nah, for we win just be being in NYC! The two go on to discuss two petting/patting incidents with homeless people, and the joys of riding the bus in LA. And they wrap things

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30:40

Episode 130: Jay Malsky

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/05/08

Jay Malsky (Earnest Gay Thoughts) is teaching us how to put grudges to bed as Sharon welcomes him to the guest star chair this time. The two met on this past election night, you know. They go on to discuss how we need to stay connected to people, and how we find ourselves in a debate between "right" and "wrong" and aiming for the middle. Jay then tells of his journey to improv from the world of politics, before the two debate the potential pitfalls of worrying about having broad appeal.

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27:50

Episode 129: Eman El Husseini

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/04/24

We're being a perfectly flawed couple this episode, as Sharon welcomes Eman El Husseini (Unveiled) to the guest star chair. Eman discusses, in turn, meeting and dating and getting proposed to by her wife, Jess. Then she and Sharon compare Easter activities, before Sharon shares her recipe for Punch Bowl Cake. And we wrap up by actively practicing gratitude...even though every life high is usually followed by rejections.

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30:57

Episode 128: Brett Davis

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/04/10

Sharon welcomes Brett Davis (The Special Without...) to the guest star chair this time, and the two start with discussing the strategic use of bits at school dances. The two then agree that they like but don't love puns, before discussing Brett's show on MNN. Road trips, and the inherent mountainous highways, are covered next. As are tricks used to get out of bombing...and snapping at hecklers. Brett then winds things up by discussing his "Cute Little Cupcake" performance!

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28:21

Episode 126: Jess Salomon

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/03/13

Allow us to welcome you as we welcome Jess Salomon to the guest star chair this time around. Jess and Sharon start by reviewing Jess' quest to get a green card, and the change of plans that came about as a result. They then debate whether "mem" or "meem" is the correct pronunciation. Jess tells about her time as a war crimes lawyer at The Hague and her subsequent transition to comedy (and how it took longer than expected). They then wrap by discussing having or not having sentimentality about

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45:15

Episode 125: Darell J. Hunt

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/02/27

We're all dressing correctly for the cold weather, and welcoming Darell J. Hunt to the guest star chair this time. He and Sharon discuss learning from documentaries and the glory that is the gem stone exhibit at the museum. Darell then loves on the concept of the flowy housecoat, and stresses the importance of foundation garments. The two compare stories of talking to strangers, to older people, and dealing with people on museum tours who try to take over. We then wrap up by tuning in to hear

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27:11

Episode 124: Emily Flake

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/02/13

Did you know that people who chew gum are smarter? Did you know there is such a thing as poo poo cookies? Truth! At least, according to New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake (Sh*tshow), who is Sharon's guest this time. Emily discusses the fun of getting her daughter ready for school while still wrangling work schedules. The two then wonder if Adderall meths out your mouth, before slipping gently into Emily's work creating the daily New Yorker cartoons, versus writing celebrity dirt items for other

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36:27

Episode 123: Alex English

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/01/30

Spending holidays in NYC is still on our minds as Sharon welcomes Alex English (Lady Parts Justice) to the guest star chair this time. From holidays, it's a quick slip to musing on how presumptuous a New Year's wedding is. Relationships then take center stage as the two discuss comparing yourself to other relationships, realizing they take patience, but still wanting to worry about someone else. (But we didn't move to NYC to have a life, did we? Just a career!) Alex then speaks on the

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28:39

Episode 122: Alex Song

The Sharon Spell Show ·

2017/01/16

It just so happens to be guest star Alex Song's first day on the writing staff for The Tonight Show, so we're so glad she stopped by to chat with Sharon. The two discuss socks found on the street, and how Alex performed her own magic shows as a three year-old. Experiences in high school drama club and debate team follow. As do the benefits of being in the band. But then again, how do you know when to quit?

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