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xanyland Episode 12: Katherine Blanford and the Chaos That Made Us
I sat down with Katherine Branford, and yes, I was cackling the entire time. No shame. Maybe a little shame. I laughed really loudly at all her jokes.
xanyland Episode 11: Leslie Liao wants your friendships to be less crusty
This week, I welcomed comedian Leslie Liao, a deep-voiced, funny lady who is searching for an anti-crusty life. She was a 2023 Just For Laughs New Face and former Netflix HR employee, and she’s currently recording an hour-long special for YouTube. Like currently, as in mid-August at UCB here in LA…so if you’re local, get your ass to UCB and laugh at her jokes!
xanyland Episode 10: This Is Not a Love Story- Julia and Her Narcissists
My guest is Julia Jasunas, a brilliant and rising stand-up comic from Los Angeles who has opened for names like Theo Von, Tom Arnold, Bobby Lee, and Brad Williams. She also trained in musical theater at the University of the Arts, so she’s a performer in every sense…
xanyland Episode 9: Laughter and Life Lessons with Drew Dunn
In this episode I sat down with comedian Drew Dunn. Funny guy, new dad, and seemingly flawless human being. Drew shows a level of healing, understanding, and sense of self I rarely see in any person. How did he get so awesome?!
xanyland Episode 8: Couples Therapy- Courtney Maginnis and Casey Salengo Show Up for the Work
What happens when two hilarious comedians in a real relationship sit down to talk about their actual couples therapy sessions? You get one of the funniest—and most honest—episodes of Xanyland yet.
xanyland Episode 7: Andrew Orolfo, Loner Vibes & the Wild West of the Internet
Andrew Orolfo walked in, giving “quiet loner” vibes—and I was immediately intrigued. We covered theater training, coping mechanisms, growing up labeled a “problem child,” and yes—WikiFeet. (And yes, my feet are possibly on WikiFeet. Let’s make that happen.)
xanyland Episode 6: Inviting Mania to Tea with Gracie Canaan
Destroying taboos and stereotypes with certain diseases is part of the reason I wanted to make a podcast in the first place. This guest was not afraid to go there.
xanyland Episode 5: Move over, dating apps. Therapy is Tommy’s real love story.
The topic up for discussion: how to do therapy well or like …. Tommy.
xanyland Episode 4: Ry Doon or Ryan Muldoon: From Comedian to Therapist to Comedian-Therapist
Can you believe it only took me 4 episodes to bring on another therapist!? In this ep, I talk with Ryan Muldoon, comedian and therapist extraordinaire.
xanyland Episode 3 - Late Onset Autism with Baron Vaughn
On a new episode of xanyland, we go real deep with Baron Vaughn and discuss late onset autism
xanyland Episode 2 - Trauma, Depression, and Drugs with Jessica Michelle Singleton
Listen to xanyland: Episode 2 where we welcome Jessica Michelle Singleton to discuss trauma, depression, and drugs.
Introducing Our New Podcast, xanyland
Was my childhood dream to become a podcaster? No. Did I get into therapy to have a wellness podcast? No. So, why listen to xanyland? I’ll tell you.