Daddy-Less Issues Podcast

What is it like to live without a dad? How about without a dad AND a mom? Does a lack of parent's stunt or accelerate an artist's growth? How did they learn to tie their shoes? Orphan comedians, Amber Rollo and Chanel Ali, have a guest on each week to talk about it and laugh at some supremely dark stuff. Listen to their stories from the luxury of your parent's guest room, while lamenting how hard it is to not have a struggle. Remember, we are proud of you.

In this episode Amber & Chanel talk with comedian and public speaker Pamela Rae on the white lies orphans sometimes tell the world to protect ourselves, living with tourette syndrome, and how her teachers helped her find her true passion.

Before that we chat about The First Purge, Kelsey Elson (London Pride Voguer), and Amber's chosen family.

Our orphan from history was the famous actress Ingrid Bergman.

What is it like to live without a dad? How about without a dad AND a mom? Does a lack of parent's stunt or accelerate an artist's growth? How did they learn to tie their shoes? Orphan comedians, Amber Rollo and Chanel Ali, have a guest on each week to talk about it and laugh at some supremely dark stuff. Listen to their stories from the luxury of your parent's guest room, while lamenting how hard it is to not have a struggle. Remember, we are proud of you.

In this episode Amber & Chanel talk with Carlos Delgado about his father's death and how he's learned to self parent and self care. The voices are helping this time.

Before that we hear from Chanel about her roast of Gloria Allred at the Friars club. We also discuss the children that are still separated from their families at the border, the opioid epidemic and the Gay Pride Parade.

And of course our famous orphan from history was gay rights activist and transgender rights activist Silvia Rivera.

What is it like to live without a dad? How about without a dad AND a mom? Does a lack of parent's stunt or accelerate an artist's growth? How did they learn to tie their shoes? Orphan comedians, Amber Rollo and Chanel Ali, have a guest on each week to talk about it and laugh at some supremely dark stuff. Listen to their stories from the luxury of your parent's guest room, while lamenting how hard it is to not have a struggle. Remember, we are proud of you.

In this episode Amber & Chanel talk with Hilliary Begley about growing up with her grandparents, getting kicked out and how she built herself back up. Look for her this fall in the blockbuster Dumplin' with Jennifer Aniston!

Before that we chat about what Mother's Day is like for orphans, the Royal Wedding and Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her new documentary. 

EDITS: We couldn't remember RBG's first name in the podcast, it was Joan. We also incorrectly said Prince Henry when we meant Prince Harry.

What is it like to live without a dad? How about without a dad AND a mom? Does a lack of parent's stunt or accelerate an artist's growth? How did they learn to tie thier shoes? Orphan comedians, Amber Rollo and Chanel Ali, have a guest on each week to talk about it and laugh at some supremely dark stuff. Listen to their stories from the luxury of your parent's guest room, while lamenting how hard it is to not have a struggle. Remember, we are proud of you.

In this episode Amber and Chanel talk with comedian Ben Wasserman about growing up with a sick father and his father's recent passing. He's done a lot for his family and is truly an inspiration. See him live every Monday on Side Ponytail​ at Friends and Lovers in BK. His comedy is always different and dope.

Before that we chat about Prince Harry's new promotion, Dylan McDermott's new show (LA to Vegas), and Rosie Odonnell.

CORRECTION: Amber mentions "The Dinner Club" in this episode but she mispoke, the name of the organization is "The Dinner Party" and they started in Los Angeles. They now have tables all over the US, if you're interested check them out at thedinnerparty.org/ if there's not a table in your hood you can start one! Orphans unite!

What is it like to live without a dad? How about without a dad AND a mom? Does a lack of parent's stunt or accelerate an artist's growth? How did they learn to tie thier shoes? Orphan comedians, Amber Rollo and Chanel Ali, have a guest on each week to talk about it and laugh at some supremely dark stuff. Listen to their stories from the luxury of your parent's guest room, while lamenting how hard it is to not have a struggle. Remember, we are proud of you.

In this episode Amber and Chanel talk with comedian Brooke Arnold about growing up in the fundamentalist homeschool cult, Advanced Training Institute (ATI). She is an absolute delight.

Before that we also get into some Star Wars orphan news and pay homage to Coco Chanel, a boss orphan and Chanel Ali's namesake.