NOTICE: This is the last audio episode of our podcast, starting next Monday, May 13th, we will only be on YouTube. youtube.com/@itsfunnynowstorytelling Welcome to episode forty of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.” Justine Hipsky is a writer, actor, and storyteller whose writing has appeared in McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, The Belladonna, and Points in Case. Her debut play Motherload won the 2022 Capital Fringe Festival award for Best Comedy. Currently, she can be found performing around LA with improv teams Caboose and Snag & Bam.

Welcome to episode thirty nine of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.” Jack Pineda is a Gen Z comedian who got his start in the UK comedy scene despite being American. These days you can see him perform all over LA including Dynasty Typewriter and The Comedy Store.

Welcome to episode thirty eight of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.” Brandee Stilwell is originally from Kansas, her impressive resume includes MadTV, Family Guy, American Dad, DC Comics and so much more. She is the author of “None of this is Going According to Plan” and its sequel “Still, None of this is Going According to Plan” released in the fall of 2023.  You can find her at BrandeeStilwell.com

Welcome to episode thirty seven of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com Sean Ewert is a native Los Angeleno and loves to travel. He is a Moth storySLAM winner and works during the day at the Spondylitis Association of America, helping those living with the disease share their stories about being a pain warrior. Sean lives with his partner John of 12 years and their rescue dog, Pilot. http://instagram.com/seanewert_storyteller

Welcome to episode thirty six of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com Vicki Juditz has performed at theaters and festivals across the country, including the National Storytelling Festival in TN.  She’s a multiple Moth storyslam champion and as the grandslam. Her story "Dancing at Joe's" aired on The Moth Radio Hour, and she just performed at The Ebell of Los Angeles Salon Series with her show “Adventures of the Green Housewife”  Other stories can be heard on the RISK! Podcast and KRCW's UnFictional archive, and on our very own podcast on episodes 16 and 21.

Welcome to episode thirty five of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com Morgan Leinwohl is an LA based comedian. He has performed at The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, Wiseguys Vegas, Vulcan Gas Co, Don’t Tell Comedy, and Edinburgh Fringe. He has opened for Michael Rapaport & Sarah Tiana. His writings have been featured in Huffington Post and Thrillist. https://www.instagram.com/themorganleinwohl/

Welcome to episode thirty four of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com Jonathan Tipton Meyers is a native New Yorker and self-proclaimed "Pizza Rat."  He’s performed on various-sized stages in NYC and various-sized screens for ABC, NBC, FOX, Lifetime. His solo show "We Are Traffic: an UBER Adventure" was featured on The Moth, KPCC and hailed by "The Scotsman," "The Guardian" and "The Times of London" at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. http://jonathantiptonmeyers.com/

Welcome to episode thirty three of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com Justin Angel hales from a long line of storytellers from the backwoods of Vermont and he's honored to carry on the family tradition.

Welcome to episode thirty two of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com Miyo Yamauchi is a storyteller, computer programmer, and part-time comic. Hailing from Japan, her upbringing infuses her storytelling with a distinctive perspective and humor. Miyo's solo show, "How To Be Japanese: Your Normal Is Not My Normal," has captivated audiences worldwide with its blend of wit and cultural insights. Recently showcased at the Moth LA SLAM Showcase, she's set to shine at the San Diego Storytelling Festival in 2024. Keep up with her adventures on IG @miyo.thestoryteller or visit her website at miyo.net.

Welcome to episode thirty one of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com Laura House is a comedian and Emmy-nominated TV writer who long ago starred in Mtv’s Austin Stories. She’s appeared on Comedy Central, HBO, Amazon and more & has written on an array of TV shows including The George Lopez Show, Samantha Who and Mom.  Come see her monthly comedy show PARTY ON, all about the funny side of sobriety and recovery. It's the first Sunday of every month at the Crow. You can find her at laurahouse.com

Welcome to episode thirty of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com Lisa Orkin is a Storyteller, Comedian, actor, and constant snacker and has performed and eaten at almost every club, theatre, and corner cafe in LA. Please check her podcasts Lisa Upside Down and Project Woo Woo.

Welcome to episode twenty nine of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com Belinda Waymouth was born & raised mostly in New Zealand. She started out as a radio journalist. Then became an actress, working in; TV, film, theatre, commercials & voice overs. Then she got an Environmental Science degree and was a Senior Writer at The Institute of Environment & Sustainability. Now, she’s the Eco Commentator on “It’s the Planet, Stupid” @TheMarkThompsonShow Thursdays on YouTube.

Welcome to episode twenty eight of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com Richelle Meiss is an actor, comic and writer in Los Angeles. She wrote Bachelor the Unauthorized Musical Parody, which had a run at The Apollo in Chicago. She performs stand up all over LA and recently appeared in three episodes of Platonic on Apple Plus. https://richellemeiss.com/

Welcome to episode twenty seven of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com Ron Hart is a television writer and a Moth enthusiast. During the pandemic, he “won” a Grand Slam for the Central Time zone on Zoom. But he tied a guy in Louisiana, so technically he’s a virtual co-champion.

Welcome to episode twenty six of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com Today we have Frank Traynor, the creator and producer of the live show and the host of the podcast. Frank is originally from Argentina. He is a four-time The Moth Champion storyteller, a comedian, a musician and an associate creative director in the advertising industry. He is married to Martina, co-producer of the show, with whom he has three cats they treat like children and two children they treat like cats. You can find him on instagram @frank_traynor

Welcome to episode twenty five of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com Jonathan Tipton Meyers is a native New Yorker and self-proclaimed "Pizza Rat." He’s performed on various-sized stages in NYC and various-sized screens for ABC, NBC, FOX, Lifetime. His solo show "We Are Traffic: an UBER Adventure" was featured on KPCC and hailed by "The Scotsman," "The Guardian" and "The Times of London" at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The point of his existence is to remind us that we're all connected.    https://www.instagram.com/juggernautmagnum/

Welcome to episode twenty four of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com   Margarita Franco is an actress, writer, and storyteller.   You can see her in THE HATER MOVIE on HULU and she's guest-starred on several shows, like NEVER HAVE I EVER, WHAT/IF, 9-1-1 Lonestar & she is the THREE NINJA mom in the cult classic movies - THREE NINJAS.  But her best role thus far has been playing a real-life badass single mom to her son Ronan.

Welcome to episode twenty three of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com Greg Tindale worked for decades at the Washington Improv Theater in Washington DC before moving to Los Angeles. He has performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theaters in New York and Los Angeles, The Second City in Chicago, The Westside Comedy Theater in Santa Monica, The Sydney Comedy Fest in Sydney, Australia, The Bentzen Ball Comedy Fest curated by Tig Notaro, and the Kennedy Center, among other venues. and He is a winner of the Maestro Improv competition at the Hideout Theater in Austin, TX.  His comedy duo with Eva Lewis, 'White Privilege Black Power' was selected as a finalist in the Comedy Central sponsored ‘Yes And Laughter Lab’ recognizing comedy that works towards social justice. As a screenwriter, Greg is a graduate of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's Professional Program for Writing Television. He has written, directed and produced multiple independent TV pilots, feature films and one man shows with work recognized by the Catalyst Film Festival, DC Shorts Film Festival, the Binge Fringe Festival, and Storyectomy at The Crow comedy theater. http://gregtindale.com

Welcome to episode twenty two of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com Margot Leitman is a five-time winner of the Moth, former story scout for "This American Life" and the author of Long Story Short, What's Your Story? and Gawky. Currently, she is a professor at the Los Angeles Film School. http://www.margotleitman.com

Welcome to episode twenty one of It’s Funny Now, the show where people tell stories that maybe were embarrassing, cringy, terrifying, shameful, disgusting, even sad sometimes when they happened, but with the help of time we can say “It’s Funny Now.”  http://itsfunnynowstorytelling.com Vicki Juditz has performed at theaters and festivals across the country, including the National Storytelling Festival in TN.  Her story "Dancing at Joe's" aired on The Moth Radio Hour, and she just performed at The Moth GrandSLAM in LA.  Other stories can be heard on the RISK! Podcast and KRCW's UnFictional archive.   Jonathan Tipton Meyers is a native New Yorker and self-proclaimed "Pizza Rat." He’s performed on various-sized stages in NYC and various-sized screens for ABC, NBC, FOX, Lifetime. His solo show "We Are Traffic: an UBER Adventure" was featured on KPCC and hailed by "The Scotsman," "The Guardian" and "The Times of London" at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The point of his existence is to remind us that we're all connected.