My Friend Lyssa

Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold
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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. 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

    35 min

  2. 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

    47 min

  3. 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)

    1h 7m
  4. We Are Soooo Back!

    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.

    53 min

  5. 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

    51 min

  6. 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

    49 min

  7. 06/15/2024

    Felonious Funk

    Episode 3.05 ("Felonious Funk"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney.  Will the real Jake please stand up? Plaintiffs and Defendants become (Aileen) Cannon Fodder. Kids get some Real Life Rock songs. Jesus has a Pride Party, and Ted has…questions. A school Career Day takes an unexpected turn. An office worker Slacks off. A convicted felon breaks into song. And the Nuts gang hurtles towards Sudden Death Overtime. Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Herself, Judge Aileen Cannon, Worker 1, Lucy) Dustin Ebaugh (Himself, Defendant 2, Matthew, Worker 2, Jonas, Jay) Lori Furth (Herself, Alice, Teacher, Woodstock, Sally) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Plaintiff 1, Mary Magdalene) Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, Defendant 1, Ted, Karl, Newscaster) Chris Mezzolesta (Cannon Fodder Announcer, Apostle, Schroeder/Red Baron, Himself) Karyn O'Bryant (Herself, Bailiff, Robin, Mary Sue) George Washington III (Himself, Plaintiff 2, Get Real Rock Announcer, Jesus Christ, Nuts Announcer, Snoop) And Special Guest Jake Reynolds (Himself--really!, Travis) Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song, "Felony!" a parody of "Agony!" by Stephen Sondheim, had lyrics by Brian Helm, and was performed by Special Guest Jeff Hopp and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The songs "Citizens United" and "It's the Dog's Turn" had lyrics by Lori Furth and music by Chris Mezzolesta, who also performed them.   Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

    41 min

  8. 03/26/2024

    Spring Fever Dream

    Episode 3.04 ("Spring Fever Dream"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney.  Randall is feeling bereft, and even donuts won't console him. Detectives Thursday and Jones try to catch a jewel thief. A new app will make people stop ignoring you. Need an Ark? A new startup will keep you afloat. Contestants try to keep up with new technology. And the disgraced Former Guy (AKA Don Poorleone) wants a pity party.  Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Phyllis, MyTunes woman) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Badge Patrol Announcer, Captain, MyTunes boss, Landon) Lori Furth (Herself, Police Officer) Lyssa Graham (Herself, MyTunes Receptionist, Landlady) Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, Detective Jim Thursday, Bill Jenkins, Donald Trump) Chris Mezzolesta (Randall, Detective Frank Jones, What The Tech Host) Karyn O'Bryant (Jake, Mrs. Bowden, Mary Beth) and George Washington III (MyTunes Announcer, Arks R Us Announcer, Perkins, Thomas). Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song, "Witch Hunt," a parody of "Manhunt" by Bayley Cooke and Jason Edwards, had lyrics by Lori Furth (based on an idea by Lyssa Graham) and was performed by Dale Leopold and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

    38 min
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 by Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold
  • Show Website
    My Friend Lyssa