It’s Funny Now Storytelling

Ep 40 Justine Hipsky: Beach Body

NOTICE: This is the last audio episode of our podcast, starting next Monday, May 13th, we will only be on YouTube.
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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.

Ep 39 Jack Pineda: Bowtie Boy

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.

Ep 38 Brandee Stilwell: I was a 19yo carpenter

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

Ep 37 Sean Ewert: The Personal Ad

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.” 
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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
 

Ep 36 Vicki Juditz: Crimes against Poikilotherms

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.” 
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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.
 
 

Ep 35 Morgan Leinwohl: The Italian Stallion

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/

Ep 34 Jonathan Tipton Meyers: Sorority Girls

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/

Ep 33 Justin Angel: Terror at 8000 feet

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.

Ep 32 Miyo Yamauchi: Excuse

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.

Ep 31 Laura House: The Date

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