My Friend Lyssa

Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold
  • 5.0 (7)
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You know how everybody has that weird friend who seems to have adventures that no one else has? Well, for a lot of people, Lyssa is that weird friend. And the weird thing Lyssa is doing now is making a podcast variety show. A little sketch comedy, some improv, her weird friends, original songs and who knows what else?

  1. Sep 9

    Don't Stream on Me!

    Episode 4.04 ("Don't Stream On Me!"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney.  (Double published to My Friend Lyssa and BS de Resistance)  Lyssa is organizing woodland creatures for possible military action. A White House Cabinet meeting is out of this world. Game show contestants try to guess new tariff amounts. And the daring Space Ranger Captain Fremulon keeps the galaxy safe, while his crew tries to keep everyone safe from him. And a musician bemoans his lack-of-income stream.   Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players:   Rebecca Davis (Jeannine Pirro, Tariff-ic Contestant, Cruise Guest 3, Girl)  Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Kash Patel, Tariff-ic Announcer, Cruise Guest 1)  Lori Furth (Herself, Natalie Harp, Distressed Colonist, AI Agent)  Lyssa Graham (Herself, Cabinet Walla, Cruise Janice, Guest 2)  Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, Donald Trump, Fremulon Narrator, Doctor, News Reporter)  Wren Leopold (Lara Trump, Marcia, Wendy)  Chris Mezzolesta (Stephen Miller, Eric Trump, Fremulon Announcer, Quasar, Oskarian Commander, Musician)  Karyn O'Bryant (Cabinet Walla, Korean Translator, Petey)   Jake Reynolds (Himself) and  George Washington III (Robert Kennedy Jr., Game Show Host, Captain Fremulon)  Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song "Imagine There's No Eric," a parody of John Lennon's "Imagine" had lyrics by Dale Leopold, and was performed by Wren Leopold. The song "Don't Stream On My Leg (And Tell Me It's Raining" was written by Dale Leopold and Chris Mezzolesta and performed by Chris Mezzolesta, with Dale Leopold and Lori Furth.   Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold  Artwork by Richard McMurry  No Generative AI was used in the writing, performance or production of this episode.   (Release date 9/9/26)

  2. Jul 30

    250, 260--Whatever Works!

    Episode 4.03 ("250, 260—Whatever Works!"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold, Wren Leopold and Jack Mooney.  (Double published to My Friend Lyssa and BS de Resistance)  To mark the nation's Semi-Quincentennial, we've assembled the mighty Suffolk & Goode Players to serve up a Buc-ees-sized portion of comedy. NPR confronts its toughest challenge—producer Bari Weiss; we learn of a heart-breaking new affliction—Hereditary VO; the plucky Doyle Sisters try to solve a newsworthy crime; and the Broligarchs of AI insinuate themselves into schools, gaming, and meal delivery. And there's a song!    Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players:   Rebecca Davis (Herself, Bari Weiss, Annie Doyle, Deepfake Woman 2)  Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Baby, Dog, Ron DeSantis, Techbro Joe, Elon Musk)  Lori Furth (Herself, Mary Louise Kelly, Mrs. Porter, Deepfake Woman 1)  Lyssa Graham (Herself, VO Mom, Louise, Librarian, Deepfake Woman 3, Bezos Woman)  Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, Robert Siegel, VO Dad, Doyle Announcer, Techbro Mike)  Wren Leopold (Themselves, VO Daughter, Patty Doyle)  Chris Mezzolesta (Jethro DotConnector, Parrot, Sgt. McCord, Ellem, Techbro Tony, himself)  Karyn O'Bryant (New Mom, Mrs. Morris)   Jake Reynolds (Himself) and  George Washington III (Dr. Ibrahim X. Kendi, 60 Seconds Announcer, Doctor, Mr. Lansing, Miss Deepfake Announcer, Techbro Rex, Bezos Announcer)  Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song, "Repercussions," was written by Lori Furth and Chris Mezzolesta and was arranged and performed by Chris Mezzolesta.  Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold  Artwork by Richard McMurry

  3. 12/03/2025

    Freedom of Speechlessness

    Episode 4.02 ("Freedom of Speechlessness"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, and Dale Leopold.  (Double published to My Friend Lyssa and BS de Resistance) Lyssa finds a new job at a mysterious corporation that gets her out of her Trump-induced funk. Contestants in a new game show match wits with FBI Director Kash Patel. A much-maligned virtual character is looking for a job. A kids' educational show gets an update. And we take a musical look at the gig economy.   Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Herself, Game Show Host) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Kash Patel, Aaron) Lori Furth (Herself, Rosie) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Lyssa G.) Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, Dale L.) Chris Mezzolesta (Himself, Mel, Clippy, Greg A.) Karyn O'Bryant (Herself, Vera, Clerk, Vera X.) Jake Reynolds (Himself) and George Washington III (Mr. Milquetoast, Schoolhouse Rock Singer)   Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song, "Sparsely Paid," was a parody of "Scarborough Fair/Canticle," originally arranged by Martin Carthy and Paul Simon, with additional lyrics by Paul Simon. Our parody had lyrics by Dale Leopold and was arranged and performed by Chris Mezzolesta with vocals by Chris Mezzolesta, Lori Furth, and Karyn O'Bryant. The Schoolhouse Rock parodies had lyrics by Lori Furth, arrangement by Chris Mezzolesta and vocals by George Washington III. Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

  4. 08/06/2025

    Look What You Made Us Do!

    Episode 4.01 ("Look What You Made Us Do!"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, and Dale Leopold.  (Double published to My Friend Lyssa and BS de Resistance) Lyssa, Jay and Jake have escaped to Blue Syracuse (within skedaddling range of the Canadian border) with an involuntary stowaway; the Pod takes a turn towards the political and the impolite; narrating the Squeaky-clean Military Parade; the Nuts saga comes to a fitting kick-ass End; an obsolete gadget solves a modern problem; and we endure a Very White House press conference.     Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Herself, Lucy, OANN Reporter) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Chip, Jonas, Linus) Lori Furth (Herself, Sally, Woodstock, Line-Land Wife) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Kirsty, Patricia de Menta, Karoline Leavitt) Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, BS Announcer, Chuck Brown, Donald Trump) Chris Mezzolesta (Randall, Schroeder, Stephen Miller, The Very Hungry Brain-worm) Karyn O'Bryant (Herself, Marcia, Mary Sue, Jake, NY Times reporter) Jake Reynolds (himself--he contains multitudes) and George Washington III (Himself, Nuts Announcer, Snoop, Lineland Announcer, RFK Jr.)   Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song, "The Golden Age," was written by Dale Leopold and Chris Mezzolesta and performed by Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold, Chris Mezzolesta and George Washington III. Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

  5. 06/28/2025 ·  Bonus

    Previously on Nuts!

    Special Nuts Bonus Episode ("Previously on Nuts") Season 4 will be dropping soon! It will contain the Series finale of Nuts sketches based loosely on Peanuts characters with a dash of Netflix's Dark. Realizing that we've stretched the story out for more than two years, Dale decided he would present all seven previous episodes. Enjoy! Sketches written by Dale Leopold.  Original music composed and performed by Chris Mezzolesta, editing and sound design by Dale Leopold, and featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Lucy) Dustin Ebaugh (Pig Pen, Jonas, Linus) Lori Furth (Sally, Woodstock) Lyssa Graham (Martha Stewart, Patricia de Menta) Dale Leopold (Chuck, Karl, Future Chuck) Chris Mezzolesta (Schroeder/Red Baron, Coach McGuffin/misc. adults) Karyn O'Bryant (Mary Sue, Marcia) and George Washington III (Narrator, Snoop)  The Nuts episode titles (with the My Friend Lyssa episode they first appeared in): Nuts! (2.12) Nuts to You, Too! (2.14) Nuts and Dolts (2.17) Workingman's Nuts (3.01) Big Nuts Energy (3.03) A Kick in the Nuts! (3.05) Alternative Nuts (3.07) And coming soon… Apocalypse Nuts (4.01)

  6. 06/01/2025 ·  Bonus

    We Are Soooo Back!

    Joint Podcast Bonus Episode ("We Are Sooo Back!") Lyssa and Dale have an exciting announcement about a new episode, and catch listeners up on what we've been up to since our last episode.

    We Are Soooo Back!

  7. 11/02/2024

    Autumn-onopoeia

    Episode 3.07 ("Autumn-onopoeia"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney.  Jay and Randall have to patch some holes in the wall, so that means…the return of Caulk Jokes (insert Lyssa evil laugh)! The Nuts Gang moves ever closer to Sudden Death. Cliff Hanger, Private Eye, tries to find a missing matrimonial addict. And the Fairvale Mayoral Debate seems a bit one-sided.   Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Lucy, Lucrezia Infactore, SmellFresh Dughter, Whitehead kid, Karma Fairy) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Jonas, Linus, Professor, Howard March, Fairvale Mayor) Lori Furth (Herself, Sally, Woodstock, SmellFresh Mom, Catarina Infactore) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Patricia de Menta, Audrey March, SmellFresh Mom, Mrs. Whitehead) Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, Chuck Brown, Cliff Hanger, Alvin Whitehead) Chris Mezzolesta (Randall, Cliff Hanger Announcer, Schroeder, Heathers Coach, Mitch, Desk Clerk) Karyn O'Bryant (Herself, Marcia, Mary Sue, Lola March, Millie, Vickie Torrance, Jake) and George Washington III (Himself, Nuts Announcer, Snoop, Murray, SmellFresh Announcer)   Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. No song this time. Don't worry, we'll write more! Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

  8. 08/10/2024

    Summer Worse Than Others

    Episode 3.06 ("Summer Worse Than Others"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney.  Lyssa has retreated to her bathroom spa until we get a woman POTUS. The Silver Sisters liven up their retirement community. Dale's family tree branches out unexpectedly. A new deodorant provides an immersive experience. Orson Welles directs High School Hamlet. A new method for paying freelancers bears fruit. And we bemoan a cruel summer, which--wait, what's this about Kamala?   Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Danielle, Ancestry Annie, Peg Welles, Cruel Summer Friend 2, Freelancer) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Himself, Viking, Junior Welles, Principal) Lori Furth (Herself, Roxanne, School Secretary, Cruel Summer Friend 1) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Brittany, Sister Beatrice ) Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, Orson Welles) Chris Mezzolesta (Randall, Virgil, Norwegian Man, Para-Finesse Disclaimer, Mr. Lyon, Fruit Flies Announcer) Karyn O'Bryant (Jake, Stacy, Irish Lass, Sister Mary Margaret, Para-Finesse Announcer, Sally) George Washington III (Himself, All's Welles Announcer, Teddy) And Special Guest Nancy McLemore (Singer 2, Welcome back Nancy!) Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song, a parody version of "Cruel Summer" by Bananarama, Steve Jolley and Tony Swain, had lyrics by Lori Furth, was performed by Lori Furth and Nancy McLemore,  and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

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You know how everybody has that weird friend who seems to have adventures that no one else has? Well, for a lot of people, Lyssa is that weird friend. And the weird thing Lyssa is doing now is making a podcast variety show. A little sketch comedy, some improv, her weird friends, original songs and who knows what else?

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  • Creator
    Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 by Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold
  • Show Website
    My Friend Lyssa