Too Soon

Stephanie sits down with comedian and writer Hampton Yount to discuss physical and mental health and how to stay positive while being a comedian and what is, in our opinion, a realistically cynical person.

Stephanie sits down with comic and talk show host Eden Dranger to discuss the loss of both her parents to cancer, her experience with genetic testing, and recent decision to have a preventitive double mastectomy.

Stephanie sits down with comedian and writer Josh Gondelman to share how the idea of too soon fits into his life and career. He discusses articles he wrote about a breakup, experimentation with penis numbing cream, and how he was a Wheaties sponsored athlete. 

Stephanie sits down with comic and actor Josh Adam Myers in an episode that gets back to the very core of the too soon concept. Josh opens up about the loss of his best friends, sobriety, and a bunch of other struggles that I find to be at the core of human existence. 

Stephanie sits down with Improv comic Louise Leloux to discuss her brother's death, suicide, mental health, a failed marriage and how comedy saved her life.

Stephanie sits down with writer Taylor Harrison (@goldieharrison) to discuss her struggle with mental health issues, work, a social life, and why I think she should brand herself as the daughter of beloved host of The Bachelor, Chris Harrison. 

Stephanie sits down with comedy writer and host of the Fogelnest Files podcast Jake Fogelnest to discuss some serious and some not so serious stuff. Jakes talks about growing up with his own MTV show, his thoughts on hacky violent Twitter jokes, Tinder, and my online presence. SPOILER ALERT: Jake tells his famous Banksy joke. 

Stephanie sits down with friend and colleague Amanda Savage to discuss what has been going on in her life since she started this podcast in September. Stephanie opens up about losing her job and her home, being harassesed, threatened, controlled and abused, her decision to have plastic surgery, and why she hates Christmas. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with comedian and actor Ron Funches to discuss a few serious topics including divorce, autism, and mass shootings. Sound fun? Well it is! Funches' take on these topics along with his attituide toward life in general is inspiring and pure comic genius. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with comedian Grant Lyon to discuss his opinion on too soon humor. The two talk hecklers, historical comedy, and fabricated pregnancies. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with comedian Leah Kayajanian to discuss her honest and anecdotal form of stand-up. Leah talks about how she left her fiance and life in Oklahoma to move to Los Angeles and pursue her love of comedy instead. The two discuss hecklers, taboo jokes, and her disdain for networking. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with comedian and actor Greg Santos to discuss his mother's recent death. They talk about the line between comedy and tragedy, the Latin perception of death, and what it was like to grow up in Las Vegas. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with LA-based comedian and writer Jim Bruce. Jim talks about his recently recorded stand-up special "I'm Dying As Fast As I Can" and it's hilariously irreverent look at life and death. The two share stories about sobriety, suicide, depression, and the difficulty of maintaining relationships. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with writer and LA-based stand-up comic Josh Androsky in the most unlikely of places for 2 non-drinkers. The two talk about alcohol use, Josh's relathionship with his father, and his writing/comedy career. Josh opens up about his very candid brand of stand-up and storytelling that is beyond open, honest, and sometimes even absurd. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with writer and comedian H Alan Scott to talk about life with testicular cancer. The two develop a weird bond over shared medical treatments, stress eating, religion, and love of too soon humor. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with LA comedian Melissa Stephens for a candid conversation about her life. Melissa opens up about how she incorporates her unique brand of humor into all her art, life on twitter, and what the first few years of stand-up are really like. The two talk about being naked on tv, air sex, and Aspergers. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with stand-up comedian Monika Scott for a very special conversation.  Monika opens up about a handful of tragic events she has dealt with in the last 6 months including the Santa Monica College Shooting. The two talk about Monika's very honest and disarming brand of humor and how it has become prevalent in her artistic expression. As always, irreverncey is acheived and Monika shares a clip about her parent's threesome. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with comedian Chet Wild to discuss his very personal and telling brand of comedy. The two discuss varying medical issues, what it's like to be missing vital organs, and their take on why comedians open up about diffocult things. DISCLAIMER: Stephanie gets very silly, Chet maintains his patience. 

Stephanie Mickus sits down with stand-up comic, staff writer, and actor Andy Haynes. The two have an intimate and candid conversation about his INCREDIBLY recent divorce from a fellow comic and actress here in Los Angeles. Andy shares his feelings on what went wrong, thoughts on human sexuality, and his hopes for the future. DISCLAIMER: Andy throws in a few jokes about cum, molestation, and 9/11 for good measure.

Stephanie Mickus sits down with Whitmer Thomas, an LA based stand-up comedian, actor, and co-creator of the popular group/show Power Violence. Whit opens up about his mother’s death, how it brought him to comedy, and some of the funniest jokes he has ever told. The two talk about human ashes, heroine, and how great he is.