Yenta‪!‬ Raye Schiller

You've seen him on the Tonight Show 1000x times, he wrote for X-Men, and he's been nominated for an EMMY. Jay Jurden is on the pod!!! This certified celebrity comedian is also a certified gossip. This is part one of two, because there's just too much goss for one episode.

We Yenta about:
- Being hot for LA
- Behing the scenes goss from After Midnight
- Knowing Jerrod Carmichael was gay
- How we suckered Jay into doing the pod
- John Mulaney is hot
- Bisexuality. We're all so bi.
- Being comedically bisexual: performing for comedy clubs and indie venues
- Having a third: the MMF threesome series continues


Raye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller
Antonia Lassar: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar
Jay Jurden: https://www.instagram.com/jayjurden/?hl=en

Uncut and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yenta

(00:01:32) - Polyamory: all the tea
(00:06:18) - LA vs. New York
(00:07:48) - Appearance on After Midnight
(00:10:12) - Doing a late night set
(00:13:52) - Gossip about certain anonymous TV hosts
(00:20:03) - How we met Jay
(00:22:02) - John Mulaney is Hot
(00:26:04) - Hooking Up with a Married Woman
(00:28:34) - High School Prom Experience
(00:34:46) - MMF Threesomes
(00:36:39) - Comedic Bisexuality: How to be versatile onstage
(00:41:19) - Comedians' Onstage vs. Offstage Personas
(00:43:06) - All of our anxieties

This week we're talking to Charlie James aka Nonbinary Cowboy (Funny or Die, Field Museum tweet writer), who is the most charming biology nerd/comedy writer on the planet!



We Yenta about:

- Looking for a third who has dated trans people

- Writing a book about being a little frog

- Their solo show about their cute little biologist Dad

- Huge revelation: Antonia's biologist parents know Charlie's biologist parents

- Christian youtube influencers

- Dating in Chicago is worse than LA

- Antonia met a pastor who was trying to fake miracles

- Charlie had a questionable mentor

- Raye is in relationship turmoil



Charlie James: https://www.instagram.com/nonbinarycowboy/
Raye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller Antonia Lassar: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar



Uncut and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yenta



(00:03:47) - Looking for a Third on Dating Apps(00:07:39) - Writing a Book About Frogs(00:11:23) - Writing Process and Career Aspirations(00:12:38) - Solo Show About Dad, the Molecular Biologist(00:23:53) - Medical Gossip and Transitioning(00:29:23) - Matzah Minute(00:29:49) - John Mulaney Impression(00:35:20) - Christian Internet Drama(00:44:44) - Secrets

This week we schmooze with the most grounded guy in LA comedy, Eric Schwartz (Tonight Show, opens for Jo Koy, Helluva Boss). Obviously we're all obsessed with The Artist's Way.

We Yenta about:
1. Fave Jewish songs
2. How to talk about trauma onstage
3. Being in a relationship for 17 years
4. Tips on posting content
5. Working with Jason Mraz
6. Touring with Jo Koy & the Golden Globes
7. Eric only mansplains a little
8. Antonia's brush with death
9. Raye’s terrible bomb story
10. Eric gives Raye a pep talk aka evangelizes The Artist's Way

Eric Schwartz: https://www.instagram.com/eeericschwartz/
Raye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller
Antonia Lassar: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar

Uncut and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yenta



(00:01:43) - Favorite Jewish music(00:08:26) - Finding confidence to be vulnerable onstage(00:11:21) - Relationship status(00:21:07) - What's your content posting strategy(00:26:20) - Being friends with Jason Mraz(00:39:08) - Working with Jo Koy(00:44:35) - Secrets(00:59:09) - The Four Agreements

Ahmed Al-kadri is absolutely blowing up in the standup world, and he took an afternoon out of his insane touring schedule to gossip with us!! You've seen his sketches all over the internet (Arab Roomate, F-Boi Rehab), and now you can listen to him get unbelievably graphic about his sex life.



We Yenta about


Ahmed's dazzling career: TikTok, new YouTube special, touring like crazy
Hooking up with audience members OMG
Accounting school > standup
Difference between performing in front of Muslim and Jewish crowds
Saving butt stuff for marriage 
Threesomes. Why do we always talk about threesomes when straight guys are on the pod???



Ahmed Al-Kadri: https://www.instagram.com/ahmedlovesbread/?hl=en

Raye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller

Antonia Lassar: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar

Uncut and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yenta



(0:00:00) - We fix the Middle East

(00:03:08) - Ahmed's Comedy Career

(00:03:36) - Hecklers

(00:07:42) - Performing for Religious Audiences

(00:18:08) - Fan Interactions and DMs

(00:22:07) - Hookup Culture and Comedy Tours

(00:30:05) - Sexual Preferences and Experiences

(00:37:41) - Ahmed's Commitment Issues

(00:55:47) - Butt Stuff

We can't believe incredibly successful, hugely viral comedian Lucas Zelnick (Comedy Central, Netflix) agreed to Yenta with us but we are so happy he did! We have major yenta this episode:


Why is NY better than LA (or is it?)
How to do political comedy 
Lucas’ new (old) girlfriend!!
The most surprising thing about growing up with $200 million 
Ashley Gavin getting canceled
Shitting yourself before going on stage
THREE THREESOME STORIES (2 from Lucas lol)
Antonia’s Poopy MRI story

Get tickets to Lucas’s show in LA May 12! https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900603BC2CB5D46

https://www.lucaszelnick.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lucaszelnick/

https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller

https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar

FULL UNCUT episode on https://patreon.com/yenta

When we told folks that Bri Giger (Netflix Is A Joke, UCB, professional DJ) was coming on the pod, everyone had the exact same reaction: I LOVE HER!! We’re so honored that Bri agreed to come on the pod and ruin her reputation. Total mensch. 



We Yenta about: 


Nonmonagamy in LA: Your GF making out with your ex-GF


Bri’s SNL audition! What a legend!


Bri is the hottest DJ in LA. Like seriously. She’s a big deal.


Surviving a queer LA breakup 


Bri wants to f*ck Moms Mabley 


Lesbians who secretly f*ck men





Bri Giger: https://www.instagram.com/brigiger/ 

Raye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller

Antonia Lassar: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar

Uncut and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yenta



(00:01:16) - Non-Monogamy in LA

(00:04:06) - Introduction of Guest Bri Giger

(00:08:51) - Auditioning for SNL and Character Work

(00:12:17) - DJing as a Full-Time Job and Audience Interactions

(00:13:35) - Balancing DJing and Comedy

(00:16:02) - Flirting and Interactions Post-Performances

(00:18:07) - Being Perceived as a Queer Icon

(00:20:38) - Healing From A Queer Breakup

(00:30:05) - Matzah Minute

(00:36:47) - Being A Nerd For Butts

(00:46:04) - Dating Dynamics Across Different Genders

(00:50:46) - Adjusting Behavior Based on Partner's Gender