<![CDATA[Comedy Has an Ouchie]]>0dd61c88-8474-5129-8e7c-e289805f148aMon, 05 May 2025 15:22:21 +0000Captivate.fmArea Codehttps://artwork.captivate.fm/9184e115-ee56-440c-ab7b-1c51ec224678/uploads-2f1611328505837-lq4qmqe5srg-35021d77afe5f2bd8ddc9ecd7d5.jpgComedy Has an OuchieArea CodeArea CodeWhat comedy and improv should be: A place to creatively, respectively, and openly express who you are.What comedy and improv has been: A place to creatively and openly express who you are...with a LOT of strings attached and gatekeepers making rules by which we've arbitrarily abided.How do we turn the has been into the should be after a global pandemic and revelations about the failures of how our sacred comedy institutions have dealt with systemic racism, transphobia, homophobia, misogyny, and ableism has knocked them off their pedestals?Steve Han, Phylicia McLeod, and Ashley Whitehurst have spent years inside the Chicago comedy scene. And they have thoughts.https://comedy-has-an-ouchie.captivate.fmtrueepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/comedy-has-an-ouchie/nopodcastIntroducing: Wildwood Flower Season 2Introducing: Wildwood Flower Season 2Wildwood Flower: Stories of Women who Built Country Music is back for Season 2!


Intro episode will drop on October 1st! Available on all platforms.


To find out more about the podcast, listen to the introductory episode here.

Subscribe and follow on Instagram at wildwoodflowerpod to stay updated on new episodes and special announcements.

]]>Wildwood Flower: Stories of Women who Built Country Music is back for Season 2!


Intro episode will drop on October 1st! Available on all platforms.


To find out more about the podcast, listen to the introductory episode here.

Subscribe and follow on Instagram at wildwoodflowerpod to stay updated on new episodes and special announcements.

]]>e6577ffc-2613-11ec-a68e-efbaf25fba8dTue, 05 Oct 2021 19:38:31 -040000:57truebonusWildwood Flower: Stories of Women who Built Country Music is back for Season 2! Intro episode will drop on October 1st! Available on all platforms. To find out more about the podcast, listen to the introductory episode here. Subscribe and follow on Instagram at wildwoodflowerpod to stay updated on new episodes and special announcements.Area CodeWell Now I Want to Steal Your BagWell Now I Want to Steal Your BagToday we are joined by Julia Morales; actor, director, writer, coach, and all-around good person. She founded her own theater, Stepping Stone Theater, that you should support in any way you can. The group talks with Julia about her experiences in the comedy world, the whiteness and racism of musical improv, unweaving #AllLivesMatter, and getting cancelled twice.

Disclaimer: there were some audio hiccups in this recording, but we decided to release it anyways. You'll hear some echoes whenever we all get to having a good time, but that's just twice the joy for you!

Stepping Stone Theater

Stepping Stone Theater's GoFundMe

]]>Today we are joined by Julia Morales; actor, director, writer, coach, and all-around good person. She founded her own theater, Stepping Stone Theater, that you should support in any way you can. The group talks with Julia about her experiences in the comedy world, the whiteness and racism of musical improv, unweaving #AllLivesMatter, and getting cancelled twice.

Disclaimer: there were some audio hiccups in this recording, but we decided to release it anyways. You'll hear some echoes whenever we all get to having a good time, but that's just twice the joy for you!

Stepping Stone Theater

Stepping Stone Theater's GoFundMe

]]>364613b6-e014-11eb-a3e7-ef6d3d7b23adFri, 09 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -040001:11:46truefull1161161Today we are joined by Julia Morales; actor, director, writer, coach, and all-around good person. She founded her own theater, Stepping Stone Theater, that you should support in any way you can. The group talks with Julia about her experiences in the comedy world, the whiteness and racism of musical improv, unweaving #AllLivesMatter, and getting cancelled twice. Disclaimer: there were some audio hiccups in this recording, but we decided to release it anyways. You'll hear some echoes whenever we all get to having a good time, but that's just twice the joy for you! Stepping Stone Theater Stepping Stone Theater's GoFundMeArea CodeIntroducing: Feel For the Game, Season 2Introducing: Feel For the Game, Season 2Welcome back to the Area Code neighborhood: Feel For the Game.

Nick and Noah return with a series of (mainly basketball) conversations about nostalgic moments in NBA history, current issues plaguing the league, how coping and mental health play a role in sports, and more.

Tune-in as they unprofessionally, but sincerely explore why sports are bigger than just the score of the game. Subscribe now, and follow along to find out how many times Noah makes an unwarranted Kansas Jayhawks basketball reference.

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feelforthegamepod/


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]]>Welcome back to the Area Code neighborhood: Feel For the Game.

Nick and Noah return with a series of (mainly basketball) conversations about nostalgic moments in NBA history, current issues plaguing the league, how coping and mental health play a role in sports, and more.

Tune-in as they unprofessionally, but sincerely explore why sports are bigger than just the score of the game. Subscribe now, and follow along to find out how many times Noah makes an unwarranted Kansas Jayhawks basketball reference.

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feelforthegamepod/


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]]>f8a83494-df50-11eb-8f4a-639811706705Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:25:00 -040001:47truebonusWelcome back to the Area Code neighborhood: Feel For the Game. Nick and Noah return with a series of (mainly basketball) conversations about nostalgic moments in NBA history, current issues plaguing the league, how coping and mental health play a role in sports, and more. Tune-in as they unprofessionally, but sincerely explore why sports are bigger than just the score of the game. Subscribe now, and follow along to find out how many times Noah makes an unwarranted Kansas Jayhawks basketball reference. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feelforthegamepod/ ✌️Area CodeHold Our Shows to a Higher StandardHold Our Shows to a Higher StandardIf you like singing misfits, prankster desk buddies, or complex friendships, this episode is for you. This week, we're discussing some of our favorite shows that didn't end up standing the test of time—and whether or not we can still enjoy something problematic.

Just a heads up—in this episode, we talk about a few things that may be difficult between 25:10-27:00 and 37:45-38:45. Feel free to skip ahead to 40:30. We love you!

]]>If you like singing misfits, prankster desk buddies, or complex friendships, this episode is for you. This week, we're discussing some of our favorite shows that didn't end up standing the test of time—and whether or not we can still enjoy something problematic.

Just a heads up—in this episode, we talk about a few things that may be difficult between 25:10-27:00 and 37:45-38:45. Feel free to skip ahead to 40:30. We love you!

]]>8ddb5a94-ca27-11eb-aeb1-6bb1d746d88cThu, 10 Jun 2021 19:59:00 -040048:03truefull1151151If you like singing misfits, prankster desk buddies, or complex friendships, this episode is for you. This week, we're discussing some of our favorite shows that didn't end up standing the test of time—and whether or not we can still enjoy something problematic. Just a heads up—in this episode, we talk about a few things that may be difficult between 25:10-27:00 and 37:45-38:45. Feel free to skip ahead to 40:30. We love you!Area CodeIntroducing: Wildwood FlowerIntroducing: Wildwood FlowerWelcome the newest resident to the Area Code neighborhood:Wildwood Flower: Stories of Women who Built Country Music.

Season 1 premiering on June 4th! Available on all platforms.

To find out more about the podcast, listen to the introductory episode here.

Subscribe and follow on Instagram at wildwoodflowerpod to stay updated on new episodes and special announcements.

]]>Welcome the newest resident to the Area Code neighborhood:Wildwood Flower: Stories of Women who Built Country Music.

Season 1 premiering on June 4th! Available on all platforms.

To find out more about the podcast, listen to the introductory episode here.

Subscribe and follow on Instagram at wildwoodflowerpod to stay updated on new episodes and special announcements.

]]>2032b84e-c571-11eb-b99e-6759931906deFri, 04 Jun 2021 20:11:35 -040001:13truebonusWelcome the newest resident to the Area Code neighborhood:Wildwood Flower: Stories of Women who Built Country Music. Season 1 premiering on June 4th! Available on all platforms. To find out more about the podcast, listen to the introductory episode here. Subscribe and follow on Instagram at wildwoodflowerpod to stay updated on new episodes and special announcements.Area CodeChicago Is Where It's AtChicago Is Where It's AtJoin us today as we reminisce about our Chicago theater memories and discuss our hopes for the post-COVID city community.

]]>Join us today as we reminisce about our Chicago theater memories and discuss our hopes for the post-COVID city community.

]]>3ddb6c26-bf2a-11eb-8934-c7559337a326Thu, 27 May 2021 20:25:06 -040046:33truefull1141141Join us today as we reminisce about our Chicago theater memories and discuss our hopes for the post-COVID city community.Area CodeMohawk Johnson Wants More Black SuperheroesMohawk Johnson Wants More Black SuperheroesComedian and musician Mohawk Johnson joins us today to discuss white aliens in comics, cinematic empathy, and Boston Market’s cornbread.---

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mohawkjohnson.bandcamp.com

“On House Arrest with Mohawk Johnson”

]]>Comedian and musician Mohawk Johnson joins us today to discuss white aliens in comics, cinematic empathy, and Boston Market’s cornbread.---

@MOHAVVKJOHNSON

@FreeMohawk

mohawkjohnson.bandcamp.com

“On House Arrest with Mohawk Johnson”

]]>c03d63b0-b811-11eb-bbd4-1f1dfbb6a441Wed, 19 May 2021 15:00:00 -040039:14truefull1131131Comedian and musician Mohawk Johnson joins us today to discuss white aliens in comics, cinematic empathy, and Boston Market’s cornbread.--- @MOHAVVKJOHNSON @FreeMohawk mohawkjohnson.bandcamp.com “On House Arrest with Mohawk Johnson”Area CodeUnlearn the Ignorant ThingsUnlearn the Ignorant ThingsListen to this week's episode to figure out your Zodiac sign, hear about the next melanated Marvel content, and learn how to speak up even when you're afraid of getting kicked off stage!

]]>Listen to this week's episode to figure out your Zodiac sign, hear about the next melanated Marvel content, and learn how to speak up even when you're afraid of getting kicked off stage!

]]>05f49dbe-b33b-11eb-94fe-03162e2294e9Wed, 12 May 2021 15:40:57 -040049:16truefull1121121Listen to this week's episode to figure out your Zodiac sign, hear about the next melanated Marvel content, and learn how to speak up even when you're afraid of getting kicked off stage!Area CodeYes, Virginia, Even Comedians Need BoundariesYes, Virginia, Even Comedians Need BoundariesIn this episode, Delilah orders a plate of onions while grabbing late night drinks after class with a student and we're upset about the blurred lines in comedy's vulnerable spaces.

]]>In this episode, Delilah orders a plate of onions while grabbing late night drinks after class with a student and we're upset about the blurred lines in comedy's vulnerable spaces.

]]>85ad785e-a851-11eb-ae5b-ef32cb928ca7Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:40:13 -040053:56truefull1111111In this episode, Delilah orders a plate of onions while grabbing late night drinks after class with a student and we're upset about the blurred lines in comedy's vulnerable spaces.Area CodeFocus On Your Own ExcellenceFocus On Your Own ExcellenceJoin us today to hear our comedy origin stories! In this episode, success isn't linear, Aeropostale fashion contributes to comedy's problems, and Phylicia doesn't like ice cream.


]]>Join us today to hear our comedy origin stories! In this episode, success isn't linear, Aeropostale fashion contributes to comedy's problems, and Phylicia doesn't like ice cream.


]]>f9a2dfb0-a2d4-11eb-a177-5f247c0157d2Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:02:56 -040001:00:52truefull1101101Join us today to hear our comedy origin stories! In this episode, success isn't linear, Aeropostale fashion contributes to comedy's problems, and Phylicia doesn't like ice cream.Area CodeWhy Comedy Isn't a Veneer for NeurosesWhy Comedy Isn't a Veneer for NeurosesIn this episode, guest Rich Alfonso joins us to talk about mental health and comedy—from panic attacks before a show to playing that wooden bitch on the front of a ship, we cover all manner of difficulties the industry presents when we're struggling.

@rich_alfonso

]]>In this episode, guest Rich Alfonso joins us to talk about mental health and comedy—from panic attacks before a show to playing that wooden bitch on the front of a ship, we cover all manner of difficulties the industry presents when we're struggling.

@rich_alfonso

]]>bfc2be88-9d42-11eb-add3-e33f5bd07958Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:59:00 -040051:04truefull19191In this episode, guest Rich Alfonso joins us to talk about mental health and comedy—from panic attacks before a show to playing that wooden bitch on the front of a ship, we cover all manner of difficulties the industry presents when we're struggling. @rich_alfonsoArea CodeYou Shouldn't Have to Do the AccentYou Shouldn't Have to Do the AccentGuest and host of Nickelodeon's Tooned In Rama Vallury joins us this episode as we discuss playing unicorns, stereotyping and tokenism, and of course, Steve’s dog Totoro.

@RamaVallury

]]>Guest and host of Nickelodeon's Tooned In Rama Vallury joins us this episode as we discuss playing unicorns, stereotyping and tokenism, and of course, Steve’s dog Totoro.

@RamaVallury

]]>ab31e004-97b9-11eb-9f74-43a15069a873Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:21:45 -040044:38truefull18181Guest and host of Nickelodeon's Tooned In Rama Vallury joins us this episode as we discuss playing unicorns, stereotyping and tokenism, and of course, Steve’s dog Totoro. @RamaValluryArea CodeHere's What's Healing ComedyHere's What's Healing ComedyIn this episode, we celebrate Michaela Coel, closed captions, the movie Soul, creating on Tik Tok, and of course, vaccines.

]]>In this episode, we celebrate Michaela Coel, closed captions, the movie Soul, creating on Tik Tok, and of course, vaccines.

]]>3b72a708-9264-11eb-8dc8-5f068fe57afeWed, 31 Mar 2021 21:09:55 -040047:10truefull17171In this episode, we celebrate Michaela Coel, closed captions, the movie Soul, creating on Tik Tok, and of course, vaccines.Area CodeTo Be Asian Is An HonorTo Be Asian Is An HonorThis episode, we're taking the space to grieve and process after the Atlanta shooting.

]]>This episode, we're taking the space to grieve and process after the Atlanta shooting.

]]>20de6676-8cd7-11eb-afad-efef9d9b18dfWed, 24 Mar 2021 19:08:04 -040056:30truefull16161This episode, we're taking the space to grieve and process after the Atlanta shooting.Area CodeAuditions Are Inherently UnfairAuditions Are Inherently UnfairThis episode, we want to give a shoutout to FedEx for being there for us when no one else was! We may have arrived sweating to our inconveniently scheduled audition where auditors only laughed at white-centric jokes, went home stressed, and cried into our Half Baked ice cream, but we sure as hell showed up with printed glossy headshots.

]]>This episode, we want to give a shoutout to FedEx for being there for us when no one else was! We may have arrived sweating to our inconveniently scheduled audition where auditors only laughed at white-centric jokes, went home stressed, and cried into our Half Baked ice cream, but we sure as hell showed up with printed glossy headshots.

]]>9b9b410e-86a1-11eb-8263-ebd9a657a0e1Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:29:37 -040051:42truefull15151This episode, we want to give a shoutout to FedEx for being there for us when no one else was! We may have arrived sweating to our inconveniently scheduled audition where auditors only laughed at white-centric jokes, went home stressed, and cried into our Half Baked ice cream, but we sure as hell showed up with printed glossy headshots.Area CodeI’m Not a Sassy Black Woman SketchI’m Not a Sassy Black Woman SketchIn this episode with guest Sheri Flanders, we request less casting calls for one-legged asian-identifying goats, specific genetic features, and stereotyped black women in the wake of colorism. To all the agents out there: let Sheri play a villain!

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Sheriflanders.com @sheriflanders

]]>In this episode with guest Sheri Flanders, we request less casting calls for one-legged asian-identifying goats, specific genetic features, and stereotyped black women in the wake of colorism. To all the agents out there: let Sheri play a villain!

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Sheriflanders.com @sheriflanders

]]>01b152ec-81b8-11eb-ad43-3bd07099a4f4Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:00:00 -040048:02truefull14141In this episode with guest Sheri Flanders, we request less casting calls for one-legged asian-identifying goats, specific genetic features, and stereotyped black women in the wake of colorism. To all the agents out there: let Sheri play a villain! --- Sheriflanders.com @sheriflandersArea CodeComedy's Problems Are Rooted in White SupremacyComedy's Problems Are Rooted in White SupremacyIn this episode, boss ass bitches have honest conversations about performative allyship in institutions where the rules are tailored for white people's success.

]]>In this episode, boss ass bitches have honest conversations about performative allyship in institutions where the rules are tailored for white people's success.

]]>e4f9a340-7611-11eb-9001-13375eb9488eWed, 24 Feb 2021 20:00:00 -040048:19truefull13131In this episode, boss ass bitches have honest conversations about performative allyship in institutions where the rules are tailored for white people's success.Area CodeGetting Paid in Exposure Won’t Pay My LandlordGetting Paid in Exposure Won’t Pay My LandlordDoes capitalism sometimes make you feel like starting fires? This episode, join us poor and starving artists as we drown in student loans, praise AOC, and discuss how our country’s economy holds comedians back.

]]>Does capitalism sometimes make you feel like starting fires? This episode, join us poor and starving artists as we drown in student loans, praise AOC, and discuss how our country’s economy holds comedians back.

]]>2770338a-70a2-11eb-a319-a311c1f6da59Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:15:00 -040049:55truefull12121Does capitalism sometimes make you feel like starting fires? This episode, join us poor and starving artists as we drown in student loans, praise AOC, and discuss how our country’s economy holds comedians back.Area CodeIdol Worship Is Super Dead!Idol Worship Is Super Dead!Welcome to Comedy Has an Ouchie! In this part comedy, part therapy podcast, butt-hole clenching is normalized and success is no longer tied to arbitrary rules.

]]>Welcome to Comedy Has an Ouchie! In this part comedy, part therapy podcast, butt-hole clenching is normalized and success is no longer tied to arbitrary rules.

]]>06bed2c2-6d78-11eb-9029-e3fdc5845dafWed, 17 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -040048:59truefull11111Welcome to Comedy Has an Ouchie! In this part comedy, part therapy podcast, butt-hole clenching is normalized and success is no longer tied to arbitrary rules.Area CodeIntroducing: Comedy Has an OuchieIntroducing: Comedy Has an OuchieHow do we turn the has been into the should be after a global pandemic and revelations about the failures of how our sacred comedy institutions have dealt with systemic racism, transphobia, homophobia, misogyny, and ableism has knocked them off their pedestals?

We have thoughts.

]]>How do we turn the has been into the should be after a global pandemic and revelations about the failures of how our sacred comedy institutions have dealt with systemic racism, transphobia, homophobia, misogyny, and ableism has knocked them off their pedestals?

We have thoughts.

]]>9615eb1e-5cc4-11eb-80d5-27848df145d6Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:13:00 -040002:21truefullHow do we turn the has been into the should be after a global pandemic and revelations about the failures of how our sacred comedy institutions have dealt with systemic racism, transphobia, homophobia, misogyny, and ableism has knocked them off their pedestals? We have thoughts.Area Code