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Jun 2023
1h 2m

Try It Now w/Ray Cordova

Syd & Mike
About this episode

In this week's episode we discuss the first time we took chances and tried new things on a whim. We motivate each other (and you!) to take the pressure off and have some fun being a beginner. We share stories about how we consistently throw caution to the wind and follow our dreams and desires, taking the first steps of trying new things. This week's episode is packed with laughs, jokes, tips and tricks. Our guest is actor and writer Ray Cordova.


Guest Bio: Ray Cordova is an Actor/Writer/Producer born and raised in New York City. He can be seen, currently, on the the Netflix series, Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show, in which, he served as an actor, writer and producer. Ray has also appeared on Comedy Central (Alternatino), Starz (Rasing Kanan), Apple TV+ (Helpsters) and much more. When not on-screen, Ray can be seen performing and teaching at theatres like the Upright Citizens Brigade, The PIT, Aslyum NYC, as well as many universities and festivals here and abroad. You can find him on Instagram: @therealraycordova; on Twitter: @complexcordova; or on Astronomy Club on Netflix: ⁠⁠https://www.netflix.com/title/81087498⁠⁠


Show Notes:

James III - founder of Astronomy Club - ⁠⁠https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRzmIYw6Gmt32rBMGAUETtE0yP5NeQrR6NqZDezQsZcLopGCgPB⁠⁠


Astronomy Club's Comedy Central Digital Series - ⁠⁠https://www.cc.com/shows/astronomy-club⁠⁠


"Every day we are becoming." - Michelle Obama


⁠⁠https://www.sydandmike.com⁠⁠

sydandmikenyc@gmail.com

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