Dear Nana: Advice From An Idiot

Ralph Emmerich joins Nana this week to discuss transcendental meditation or TM for short. They record in the TM Center on Beaver Street in New York City.  For more information on TM, please visit: www.tm.org 

Nataly Aukar joins Nana on this week's episode of Dear Nana: Advice From An Idiot. Irene and Nataly discuss comedy, what it's like to have parents and family who are from another country, and Nataly's advice makes Irene cry.    Nataly's Social:  Instagram: @natyourcolor  Twitter: @natyourcolor  www.natalyaukarcomedy.com

Krystyna Hutchinson sits down with Nana at a bar to discuss trauma, red flags and the books we've read and love that get us through it all. I adore Krystyna and I'm really happy we were able to do this. I think I'll always switch from third to first person from now on...I hope you lil freaks enjoy this ep! 

Solo Nana Ep! I've been wanting to do an episode like this since the beginning but I've been too scared and putting it off and even though I had a panic attack while recording (and I'm still coming down from it as I'm typing this) I'm happy I took that first small step toward maybe more episodes like this.  This episode was definitely a rough one but I learned a lot and if you all want another one like this, let me know and I'll work on making the next one better! The article that I read was from the Harvard Business Review Magazine: OnPoint, Spring 2019 edition. The focus of this edition was "Unleash Your Creativity" and the article I annotated and read from was "Reclaim Your Creative Confidence: How To Get Over The Fears That Block Your Best Ideas" by Tom Kelley and David Kelley. Thank you for being so sweet and patient and honest with me!         

Brett Davis joins Nana on the podcast this week as they talk about Andy Kaufman, the similarities between pro-wrestling and stand-up and how to develop a character as darkness descends over Nana's apartment. SPOOKY!!! Brett Davis Social:  Instagram:  @brettdavisrip Twitter: @brettdavisrip www.brettdavis.rip

Comedians In Diners Recording A Podcast: This week Nana records live from Tivoli Diner on 3rd Ave and 22nd Street with very funny comedian and good friend, Katie Hannigan. We talk about diets, comedy, meditation and the bigger picture.  Katie Hannigan Social: Insta: @_katiehannigan_ Twitter: @katiehannigan Email:  DearNanaPod@gmail.com 

Myka Fox joins Nana as they talk about OCD, therapy, how they met and what lead them to become comedians. Myka is a creative director at Comedy Central and is so funny and I am constantly so proud of her!  Myka Fox Social:  Instagram: @mykafox Twitter: @mykafox Email: DearNanaPod@gmail.com   ***MY DARLINGS! I AM SO SORRY THIS IS LATE!!!***  I keep only getting 4 hours of sleep and I need to record more episodes so I can have them in the bank and I'm not struggling to post an episode Sunday so it's ready for you all first thing Monday morning. I am so sorry!!! I am working on this! Thank you for sticking with me! It means the world to me!   

Mike Recine joins Nana this week to talk about the state of comedy, what it's like to grow up with an autistic brother, and what advice he would give to his younger self.  ***My apologies for the delay my little freaks! Nana's been averaging 4 - 5 hrs a night for the past couple weeks again and it she's still getting the hang of her new day job, shows at night and the random little side hustles she has. I promise to get back on track with releasing the episodes on time and more sleep.     

My apologies for the delay my little freaks! Nana wasn't feeling well at all this past Sunday (when I usually record and upload episodes for Monday morning consumption) and with an average of 4 hours of sleep every night since then it's been hectic to say the least - now this is just turning into a journal entry.  While I was going to record with just myself tonight, Nathan hit me up on my way home and when he agreed to do the podcast we recorded on a little one-way street in the West Village, Barrow Street to be exact. This was about to be the episode that I go solo! Maybe the next one, with an outlined article or book to keep me company.    Nathan Macintosh Social:  Instagram/Twitter: @nathanmacintosh www.nathanmacintosh.com   Email:  DearNanaPod@gmail.com    

This week Nana has one of her oldest and dearest friends: Ferdi Rodriguez. They talk about growing up together and becoming best friends through their love of comedy, 7-11 and Taco Bell. Two back-to-back episodes of people super close to Nana?! Dang! Also, I recording this in Miami when I still had a cold so, my apologies for how sick I sound. Ferdi Rodriguez Social  Insta: @ferdonkers   email: DearNanaPod@gmail.com 

Sofia de Cardenas joins Nana this week and it might be the most intimate episode yet as Sofia is the closest thing to a sister she has - even though they are first cousins, they were raised as sisters. In this episode they discus what Cuba is like today, what it's like to be Cuban-American in Miami, taking care of the environment and I'm sure a few family secrets slip between the tracks.  . . . email: DearNanaPod@gmail.com

Tanya Patron joins Nana this week to discuss Botox, fillers and SNL. She practices her Injection Artistry at the Miami Plastic Surgery offices in Miami, Florida. Along with teaching injectables like #nonsurgicalnosejob and #preventox she also started apparel line called @shopaestheticallyspeaking designed specifically for cosmetic injectors. Please be sure to follow her on Instagram at @tanyapatron_pa   Tanya Patron Instagram:  @tanyapatron_pa @shopaestheticallyspeaking   Email: DearNanaPod@gmail.com  

Father Manny is Irene's priest friend, yes - she has a priest friend. Are you surprised? You shouldn't be. They cover how they met, what it's like to be young priest, whether a Vatican III is necessary and just before she lets him off the hook she asks him about the sexual misconduct in the church. Father Manny is a bit of a Chatty Cathy but Irene tries to get as much covered as she can.  . . Father Manny Social:  . Twitter: @FrManny . Instagram: @FrManny . . . Email: DearNanaPod@gmail.com

Eli Rodriguez joins Nana on the podcast this week and with 12+ years of friendship and a common love for dogs, comedy and positive thinking, we get into pretty quick and this might be the longest episode to date.   Eli Rodriguez Social:  Instagram: @havenots_eli Twitter: @havenots_eli   Email:  DearNanaPod@gmail.com  

Shayne Smith and Mac Arthur join Nana on the podcast and we talk Diet Coke, 4chan, and what it's like to be from Utah. Yeehaw!    Social Shayne Smith  Instagram: @shaydozer Twitter: @shaydozer Mac Arthur  Instagram: @docmacart Twitter: @DoctorMacArthur Email: DearNanaPod@gmail.com

Alex Pavone was Irene's first friend when she moved to NYC five years ago. She lovingly refers to him as the "gateway drug" for friends as she has truly met some of the best people through him and is forever grateful.  Alex Pavone Social:  Instagram: @mralexpavone Twitter: @mralexpavone DearNanaPod@gmail.com 

Kase Raso joins Irene on this episode of Dear Nana: Advice From An Idiot. We talk about comedy, candles and what it's like to date as a comedian in New York City. We recorded at Kase's apartment with his equipment so if it sounds a bit different, that's why.  Kase Raso Social:  Twitter: @KaseRaso Instagram: @KaseRaso   Email: DearNanaPod@gmail.com

Chris Scopo joins Nana on this week's episode of Dear Nana: Advice from an Idiot. We recorded this episode a while back so Chris fully has the NBA finals playing on his phone while we recorded but we still manage to talk shop about comedy and what it was like going to Catholic school.  Chris Scopo Instagram: @chrisscopo Twitter: @chrisscopo   Email: DearNanaPod@gmail.com 

Marcia Belsky joins Nana this week for an intimate episode of what it's like to be an artist in NYC and working to find the balance of in it all. Marcia hosts a monthly show at Union Hall called Stevie with Drew Anderson and Sam Taggart and has created and co-wrote the musical parody "Handmaid's Tale: The Musical" as well as "Fiddler on the Rooftop Bar." Marcia also has a podcast with our good friend Rae Sanni called "Misandry with Marcia and Rae" and created the Instagram account @Headlesswomenofhollywood AND is in a band called @Freethemind Believe it or not Marcia does sleep, Irene knows this because they used to live together.    Marcia Belsky Social Instagram: @marciasky  Twitter: @MarciaBelsky

Helena joins Nana this week and it's a walk down memory lane because they've known each other for almost 20 years! I always feel silly writing these because, is anyone really reading as they listen? I love you guys. Thank you for listening.