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Oct 2021
50m 21s

How Do You Make Me LOL So Hard? with Ama...

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness
About this episode

You know those hangout episodes of your favorite TV shows? This episode’s like that, but in podcast form. Grab a seat and spend an hour with Jonathan and comedian, producer, writer, actor (and more!) Amanda Seales. The two explore their shared passion for gymnastics, how Amanda crafts her Instagram-famous comedy songs, and why it can be a compliment to be called “difficult.” 

Want another round with Amanda and Jonathan? Head over to Amanda’s podcast Small Doses for the second half of their conversation!


 

For more on Amanda and her work, including upcoming performance dates, make sure to follow her on Instagram and Twitter @amandaseales, and head to smartfunnyandblack.com.
 

 

Find out what today’s guest and former guests are up to by following us on Instagram and Twitter @CuriousWithJVN. 

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