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Alone At Lunch

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Whether you were the only girl on the football team, the only jock at robotics camp, or you just could never find anyone who appreciated your action figures enough, we’ve all felt like the weird kid at some point in our lives. Join comedians Carly Montag and Emily Walsh as they ask their guests about any time in life they felt like the odd one out. New episodes out every Monday! read less

Our Editor's Take

Feeling like an outsider can be a universal experience. On the Alone At Lunch podcast, listeners will hear from comics and innovators who share this feeling. Cohosts Carly Montag and Emily Walsh share their experiences They also speak to others who know what it's like to feel different. This is a great podcast for anyone who enjoys a good laugh and compelling storytelling.

Podcast voices Carly and Emily are both talented comedians. Carly, an occupational therapist by day, is a regular at comedy festivals. Emily is an award-winning headliner with HBO and various TV shows on her list of credits. Their hilarious banter makes Alone At Lunch feel like a funny chat with friends. Fellow comedian James Camacho talks about growing up as a biracial child. Comedian Dara Jemmott discusses the isolating experience of being a "failed" child actor.

Comedian Carole Montgomery reveals what it is like being a woman and to be aging in the comedy industry. Listeners also hear from content creator and comedian Tess Tregellas. She talks to the hosts about her childhood struggles and misadventures in travel. They also speak to writer and director Michael Pomeroy. Listeners discover what attending Catholic school or parties as an outsider was like. No matter the topic, these conversations are entertaining, funny, and revealing. From struggling with racial identity to being an outcast, this podcast is relatable.

Alone At Lunch is not the typical comedy podcast. It is a skillful pairing of human experiences and comedy. The cultural relevance of the conversations makes it a unique listening experience. It also offers entertaining comedy as well. New podcast episodes are available every Monday and are about an hour long.

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Episodes

S4 Ep15: Alone Working in Public Radio with Annie Russell
2d ago
S4 Ep15: Alone Working in Public Radio with Annie Russell
This week we are joined by Annie Russell! Annie Russell is a comedian and editor, currently working as a senior producer at Storycorps, where her work can be heard on NPR’s Morning Edition. She is an experienced public radio editor, reporter and producer. She’s worked on a variety of short and long term projects, comedy podcasts, news stories and audio work. She was previously an editor at NPR affiliates KQED in San Francisco, WBEZ in Chicago and Vermont Public Radio. She hosted The Pub, a podcast about public media for Current.org. In past lives she’s worked as a freelance podcast producer, live sound engineer, social worker, music director, and video store clerk.She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School.In this episode, we discuss growing up in Westchester, New York, being an organized control freak playing in bands and loving Indie Rock, misogyny in the music industry,  working in public radio, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about when Annie worked in social work and the wild tasks she was given. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations from this episode: Fountain HouseNormal GossipHow to Build a Girl - Caitlin MoranEmpire RecordsFollow Annie: @anniemrussellFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S4 Ep10: Alone Writing Thrillers with a Twist with Gillian McAllister
May 6 2024
S4 Ep10: Alone Writing Thrillers with a Twist with Gillian McAllister
This week we are joined by Gillian McAllister! Gillian McAllister is a British Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author, known for seven novels, several of which have been top ten bestsellers. Her works have been translated into 40 languages. She has been selected for the Reese Witherspoon book club, the Richard and Judy book club, the Radio 2 book club and shortlisted for a national book award. Several of her novels have been optioned for television and film. Her seventh novel, Wrong Place Wrong Time, reached number 4 on the Sunday Times bestseller list and number 2 on the New York Times bestseller list. Make sure to check her out!In this episode, we discuss growing up in a small poor town in England, surviving school, finding yourself at university, living a solo existence as a writer, writing characters who deal with loneliness, playing with time, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Gillian dealt with having glandular fever. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations from this episode: Wrong Place Wrong TimeJust Another Missing PersonYellowface by R.F. KuangArgylleFollow Gillian McAllister: @gillianmauthorFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S4 Ep9: Alone Being a Body Positive and Anti-Diet Comedian with Lauren Hope Krass
Apr 29 2024
S4 Ep9: Alone Being a Body Positive and Anti-Diet Comedian with Lauren Hope Krass
This week we are joined by Lauren Hope Krass! Comedian Lauren Hope Krass got her start in the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina. There, she performed improv and stand-up regularly at Theatre 99 and all over the city. What's especially unique about Lauren is her ability to put a body positive spin on jokes while remaining cuttingly hilarious for any audience. Now one of New York's hottest comics on the scene, she performs nationwide for Comedy Festivals, Colleges, Cruise Lines and Clubs. Lauren is now the co-host and producer of Betches Media's "Diet Starts Tomorrow" podcast and is also regularly featured in their sketch video content such as "Plus Size Clothes Be Like" which has now hit over 50 million views across TikTok, IG and YouTube. Whoa! Follow her journey at @laurenhopekrass on IG. In this episode, we discuss growing up in South Carolina, being bullied from grades 7-12, performing in pageants, calling out fake friends, performing comedy at colleges, having a viral video, and so much more. You don’t want to miss out on our discussion about Lauren’s mission for fat liberation and the community she’s built through posting plus-size content. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations from this episode: Little Miss SunshineDumplinSurvival of the ThickestHeavy WeightsThe Breakaway - Jennifer WeinerAmong The Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story  Follow Lauren Hope Krass: @laurenhopekrassFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S4 Ep6: Alone Winning Writing Contests with Rachel Beanland
Apr 8 2024
S4 Ep6: Alone Winning Writing Contests with Rachel Beanland
This week we are joined by Rachel Beanland! Rachel Beanland is the author of two novels, The House Is On Fire (Simon & Schuster, 2023) and Florence Adler Swims Forever (Simon & Schuster, 2020). Beanland’s debut novel, Florence Adler Swims Forever was featured as one of the best books of 2020 by USA Today, named a New York Times Editors’ Choice, and was recognized with the 2020 National Jewish Book Award for Debut Fiction. The House Is On Fire was selected as one of the best books of 2023 by NPR and The New Yorker. Make sure to check them out!In this episode, we discuss moving every two years as a child, parenting, the impact of social media, the backstory of her two novels, keeping track of ideas for upcoming books, writers workshops, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how the passing of Rachel’s father impacted her writing career. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations from this episode: The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond FearFollow Rachel Beanland: @rachelbeanland Follow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S4 Ep3: Alone Being an Ecstatic Dance DJ with Katya Stepanov
Mar 18 2024
S4 Ep3: Alone Being an Ecstatic Dance DJ with Katya Stepanov
This week we are joined by Katya Stepanov! Katya Stepanov is a Belarusian-Jewish-American artist, speaker, impact entrepreneur, DJ and holistic business coach devoted to creating and facilitating immersive experiences. Katya is a co-founder of Inheritance Project, a human impact company offering leadership and conflict resolution programs to build bridges and guide authentic culture change. She produces Resonance, a monthly micro-festival in Brooklyn weaving together breath-work, movement, dance, food and art. Katya is also a co-founder of Rebis, an immersive experience collective, and co-creator of Those Before Us, an audio- immersive dance experience which brings to life marginalized history in public spaces through interactive performance. She is the creator and writer of Inheritance, an immersive play and VR experience exploring Russian-Jewish immigrant identity and culture, for which she received the COJECO Blueprint Fellowship. When she's not facilitating or creating, Katya jumps behind the decks as DJ SPASIBA, spinning sonic alchemy for dancers everywhere.Learn more about Inheritance Project's upcoming Bridge Builders Conflict Resolution & Leadership Training March 28 - May 16.Attend the next Resonance Gathering on March 24th.In this episode, we discuss being a Jewish refugee from Belarus, learning English from Disney movies, having big emotions, starting a consulting company, performing in immersive theater, becoming a DJ, the conscious dance scene, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about Katya and Carly’s high school experience together! Give this episode a listen!Recommendations from this episode: Inheritance Project - Bridge BuildersThe Lost Apothecary - Sarah PennerThe Institute - Stephen KingFollow Katya Stepanov: @katyastepanovFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S3 Ep52: Alone Being Generation X with Carolyn Castiglia
Feb 26 2024
S3 Ep52: Alone Being Generation X with Carolyn Castiglia
This week we are joined by Carolyn Castiglia! Carolyn is a multi-disciplinary artist who employs stand-up, storytelling, music, and more to wow audiences with her powerfully funny and endearing performances.Carolyn has appeared on numerous television and streaming networks including Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, Lifetime, HLN, fyi, WE tv, Food Network, NickMom, Seeso and more. She performs regularly all over New York at renowned venues including Joe’s Pub, Symphony Space, Ars Nova, The Bell House, Union Hall, Littlefield, Caveat, UCB, Caroline’s, Gotham, The Stand, Stand Up New York, and New York Comedy Club.Make sure to check out her Solo Show, “Chuck”!You can find out more about Carolyn at  http://www.comediancarolyn.comIn this episode we discuss growing up in Oswego, New York, the dogs in our lives, the college admission journey, mother daughter relationships, the beauty in being alone, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about being a leader vs a boss. Give this episode a listen! Recommendations from this episode:Good GirlsSex, Drugs, and Coco Puffs Follow Carolyn Castiglia: @comediancarolynFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S3 Ep49: Alone Growing Up Rich with Lucas Zelnick
Feb 5 2024
S3 Ep49: Alone Growing Up Rich with Lucas Zelnick
This week we are joined by Lucas Zelnick! Lucas Zelnick is a stand-up comedian born, raised, and based in New York City who challenges his cushy upbringing through punch-heavy material. Lucas has appeared in SF Sketchfest and the New York Comedy Festival. He’s been featured in the New York Times, appeared as a guest on Amazon Prime Video’s Sports Talk, and is a tour opener for Ashley Gavin. In 2022, Lucas began headlining comedy clubs nationally, including the Helium and Zanies in Chicago, where he sold out eight shows.  Lucas’ stand-up clips have also exploded online recently and he has received over 100M views and 400K+ followers on Instagram and TikTok combined. In this episode we discuss growing up in New York City, the emotional effects of social media, hecklers, having a female fan base, being a competitive skier, going clubbing at 14 years old, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about when Lucas realized he had different opportunities than other people. GIve this episode a listen!Recommendations from this episode: SaltburnPrep - Curtis SittenfeldThe Holdovers Follow Lucas Zelnick: @lucaszelnickFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.