Asbestos to Hollywood (w/ Travis Helwig)
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06/12/24 • 87 min
"I don't hate you. I just see you." If one thing's for sure on this season of Summer House, it's that Paige freakin' DeSorbo rides HARD for her girls. In the first installment of the SH8 Reunion, we graze the Carl-Lindsay breakup, but the real drama starts when Andy steers the conversation toward the Ciara-West summer situationship. The girlies rush to Ciara's defense and it is both beautiful and terrifying. Wonder what West's DMs are lookin like now ... ("We were all rooting for you!" - Tyra Banks)
Ann also recaps an unhinged YouTube Live show (aka verbal car crash) featuring Kyle Chan and Victoria Lee that is currently melting her brain (16:40).
Then the gals interview mensch, daytime television survivor, and supportive husband Travis Helwig (28:24). A non-Japanese writer and comedian, he worked for Ellen (Shmellen DeShmeneres), Billy on the Street, and Adam Ruins Everything, among others ... and all of that was totally fine and chill! Tune in to hear some WILD BTS stories, Travis's thoughts on NDAs, and the tale of how he made it "to Hollywood from Asbestos, Connecticut."
As we near the finish line on our 20th episode, Ann and Amanda pay homage to another volume-challenged comedian, Mr. Billy Eichner, borrowing his "For a Dollar" segment and yelling at lovely Travis who did absolutely nothing to deserve such treatment (1:20:15).
Check out:
Travis's instagram - travishelwig
Up and Adam! (w/ Kyle & Victoria)
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Our cover art was made by America's sweetheart (and our producer), Maddy Weinberg, and our theme song features parts of "Kawaii Til I Die" by Starjunk 95
Developed in association with Paradiso Media
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"I don't hate you. I just see you." If one thing's for sure on this season of Summer House, it's that Paige freakin' DeSorbo rides HARD for her girls. In the first installment of the SH8 Reunion, we graze the Carl-Lindsay breakup, but the real drama starts when Andy steers the conversation toward the Ciara-West summer situationship. The girlies rush to Ciara's defense and it is both beautiful and terrifying. Wonder what West's DMs are lookin like now ... ("We were all rooting for you!" - Tyra Banks)
Ann also recaps an unhinged YouTube Live show (aka verbal car crash) featuring Kyle Chan and Victoria Lee that is currently melting her brain (16:40).
Then the gals interview mensch, daytime television survivor, and supportive husband Travis Helwig (28:24). A non-Japanese writer and comedian, he worked for Ellen (Shmellen DeShmeneres), Billy on the Street, and Adam Ruins Everything, among others ... and all of that was totally fine and chill! Tune in to hear some WILD BTS stories, Travis's thoughts on NDAs, and the tale of how he made it "to Hollywood from Asbestos, Connecticut."
As we near the finish line on our 20th episode, Ann and Amanda pay homage to another volume-challenged comedian, Mr. Billy Eichner, borrowing his "For a Dollar" segment and yelling at lovely Travis who did absolutely nothing to deserve such treatment (1:20:15).
Check out:
Travis's instagram - travishelwig
Up and Adam! (w/ Kyle & Victoria)
Follow us on instagram @wesignedannda @mikiannmaddox @liffordthebigreddog so you can slither in our DMs with constructive feedback, but please, for the love of god, don't cyberbully us. We're fragile :-/
If you're picking up what we're putting down and want even more Ann and Amanda comedy content, support us on Patreon. You have no idea how many times we've said "Wait, this is too batshit.....we'll put it on Patreon."
Our cover art was made by America's sweetheart (and our producer), Maddy Weinberg, and our theme song features parts of "Kawaii Til I Die" by Starjunk 95
Developed in association with Paradiso Media
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Executive Teabag (w/ Erin Byrne)
"He did you a favor." Ann and Amanda recap the Summer House Season 8 Finale ... that's right, we've reached the highly anticipated Carl-Lindsay breakup brawl. Chivalry may be dead, but girlhood is very much alive!
Then the gals talk to the wickedly talented Erin Byrne (26:48) -- comedian, writer, poet, and niche coffee order expert -- about their bonkers time working as an assistant at a heavyweight animation studio (codename: The Bears). For legal reasons, we cannot stress enough how much this studio is NOT DISNEY.
Before they tap out, Amanda and Ann play a new game called "KO Line for the Supertease" (1:18:42). To help Lindsay Hubbard prepare for the Summer House reunion tomorrow (which was filmed weeks ago WE KNOW), our hosts pitch some mic drop material for her to use on Carl.
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The Creative Independent (their instagram)
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If you're picking up what we're putting down and want even more Ann and Amanda comedy content, support us on Patreon. You have no idea how many times we've said "Wait, this is too batshit.....we'll put it on Patreon."
Our cover art was made by America's sweetheart, Maddy Weinberg, and our theme song features parts of "Kawaii Til I Die" by Starjunk 95
Developed & produced in association with Paradiso Media
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Next Episode
Dog Puke Mustang (w/ Jackie Michele Johnson)
"So you're telling me there's a chance." Ann and Amanda discuss part 2 of the Summer House Season 8 reunion and OH how the turn tables ... no matter whose side you're on, hopefully we can all agree that it was the right decision for Carl and Lindsay to break their engagement. Also, Ann gives us an update on her first official week at Something About Her!
NOTE: We recorded this episode's intro segment on Father's Day, which was definitely challenging for Ann -- to any NDAngels who need a little extra support around Father's Day for whatever reason, the WSANDA team sends you love <3
Then the gals interview undeniably hilarious comedian and former celebrity dog walker Jackie Michele Johnson (25:28) about the A-list dogs that won her heart and destroyed her car. Tune in to hear about a disastrous girls trip, horrible boyfriends, and all the excrement that might escape you or your canine passengers in LA traffic.
Before letting Jackie go, Ann and Amanda get her expert opinions on celebrity makeup and skincare brands (1:17:32). Listen to Jackie's beauty and self care podcast Natch Beaut!
Check out:
Jackie's instagram - @jackiemichelejohnson
Jackie's show - How To Get A Second Husband - JUNE 20TH IN LA & JULY 17TH IN NEW YORK
Jackie's podcast - Natch Beaut
Follow us on instagram @wesignedannda @mikiannmaddox @liffordthebigreddog so you can slither in our DMs with constructive feedback, but please, for the love of god, don't cyberbully us. We're fragile :-/
If you're picking up what we're putting down and want even more Ann and Amanda comedy content, support us on Patreon. You have no idea how many times we've said "Wait, this is too batshit.....we'll put it on Patreon."
Our cover art was made by America's sweetheart (and our producer), Maddy Weinberg, and our theme song features parts of "Kawaii Til I Die" by Starjunk 95
Developed in association with Paradiso Media
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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