Co-host Isa joined the “cult” of stand-up comedy four years ago in LA but didn’t realize until we started this podcast how culty it really was. Recorded live at the first-ever Netflix Is A Joke comedy festival, this week’s long-awaited episode features Isa and Amanda interviewing a very special guest—comedian and creator/star of “Feel Good” on Netflix, Mae M ... Show More
Oct 7
The Cult of Marching Band
Whether it’s the sweat-drenched ten-hour rehearsals, the spine-tingling halftime shows, or the communal showers and gym floor sleepovers… marching bands aren’t just extracurriculars…they’re high-control communities with ritual, hierarchy, and loyalty that rivals religion. In this ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 30
The Cult of Chick-fil-A
It’s not just a chicken sandwich, it’s a ca-ca-calling This week, host Amanda and special guest Carys Kolb (@carys.avooca), former employee and the pod's very own sister-in-law, dig into the waffle-fried, lemonade-sweetened, suspiciously polite world of Chick-fil-A. It's the fa ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 29
I’m Right You’re Wrong Is Back! ft. Jamie Loftus, Kendahl Landreth + more
Co-creator of Sounds Like A Cult, Isa Medina is back with Season 2 of her critically acclaimed podcast I'm Right You're Wrong! Every Wednesday, Isa banters about life's rights & wrongs and then welcomes a special guest to chat about the everyday debates you'd have at brunch. This ... Show More
1m 41s
Nov 2023
One of My Faves: Starting a TikTok Trend (with Moses Storm)
This week, we're revisiting my interview with Moses Storm. Moses Storm has led a crazy life. The comedian and actor tells me about growing up in his family’s “failed” cult, living in a bus with his five siblings, and eventually meeting his hero Conan O’Brien on a rooftop that sme ... Show More
37m 59s
Oct 2022
Sketch(ing) Comedy (with Kevin Nealon)
I grew up watching Kevin Nealon on SNL, and now he’s on my podcast. Are you joking??? Along with being an incredible comedian, Kevin tells me about his lifelong passion for drawing. His new book “I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame” features stories about celebrities he’s met, acc ... Show More
37m 47s
Mar 2021
Ep 289: Tom Segura & The Hook Up
Bobby makes love to Michael Phelps. Tom shows off his advanced podcasting techniques. Khalyla chooses Bert Kreischer, Gilbert, and Jamar Neighbors. We talk Catholics, closets, running from comedy, and the Austin exodus. We also play the first-ever edition of the 'Podcast Co-host, ... Show More
1h 45m
May 2021
Ep 297: Anthony Jeselnik Brings the Funeral Vibes
Bobby pitches himself as a friend. Anthony is a meal friend. We talk Korean dogs, epilogues, comics pushing comics, and our tributes to Carl LaBove and Jeff Scott.
Anthony Jeselnik is a stand-up comedian who can currently be heard on the All Things Comedy podcast THE JESELNIK AND ... Show More
1h 19m
Dec 2023
Monique Flores • 3rd Generation Mexican American • SmokeEasy Series • Stand Up Comedy
Monique Flores is a stand-up comic in bloom. Since age 7, Monique has called L.A. home, where as a young girl, she fantasized about someday being a stand-up comic. After graduating college Monique started a career in Real Estate. After the housing bubble popped, Monique decided t ... Show More
13m 18s