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The Belladonna
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Chit chat with the editors of The Belladonna and special guests, including satire, writing, and niche stuff--like jeggings. The editors are Katy Maiolatesi, Heidi Lux, Emily Kapp, Laura Berlinsky-Schine, Alice Phillips, and Emily Bressler.

  1. Jul 31

    Episode 14 - Emily Flake!

    Hold on to your butts, because we have special guest Emily Flake (@eflakeagogo on IG) this month! Watch if you don't mind experiencing comedy nirvana (learning all about her start into cartooning and the origins of St. Nell's). You don't want to miss this one! Show Notes: Co-hosts Katy Maiolatesi (⁠@kmaiolatesi⁠), Heidi Lux (⁠@fabulux⁠), Emily Kapp (⁠@emilykapp_⁠), Emily Bressler (⁠@emily_b.k), Alice Phillips (@alicemphillips), & Laura Berlinsky-Schine (@laurita_jane)The Belladonna: https://medium.com/thebelladonnacomedyEmily Flake's website: https://www.emilyflake.com/St. Nell's Humor Residency: https://www.stnells.com/Emily's first cartoon: https://www.emilyflake.com/luluEmily's first satire piece: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/from-one-parent-to-another-thank-you-tiChad, Williamsport realtor: https://chadsaylor.ironvalleyrealestate.com/Franco's Lounge, Williamsport, PA: https://www.francoslounge.com/Emily's first book: https://www.amazon.com/These-Things-Gonna-Smoke-Themselves-ebook/dp/B002UM5BZKEmily's literary agent: https://www.thompsonliterary.com/Katy's favorite recent piece: https://medium.com/thebelladonnacomedy/architectural-digests-celebrity-open-door-hosted-by-my-four-year-old-e5bc61167e43Emily K's favorite recent piece: https://medium.com/thebelladonnacomedy/the-sign-offs-at-your-monthly-team-meeting-ba7f5b901556Laura's favorite recent piece: https://medium.com/thebelladonnacomedy/im-your-dog-and-this-coddling-stops-now-ce95c2b5d163

    Episode 14 - Emily Flake!

  2. Jun 29

    Episode 13 - Hazing the New Editors

    We're back??!! And we have a slew of new editrices!! Have a listen as we try to nicely haze them. We get into periods (who would we be without that), the intrigue of tradwives, what the new editors are excited to see, and of course our most recent favorite BD pieces. Show notes: Co-hosts Katy Maiolatesi (⁠@kmaiolatesi⁠), Heidi Lux (⁠@fabulux⁠), Emily Kapp (⁠@emilykapp_⁠), Emily Bressler (⁠@emily_b.k), Alice Phillips (@alicemphillips), & Laura Berlinsky-Schine (@laurita_jane)The Belladonna: https://medium.com/thebelladonnacomedyFriend of the Belladonna, Kelley Greene's newsletter: https://kelleygreene.substack.com/Katy & Laura's co-pieces: https://medium.com/slackjaw/rejected-ideas-from-the-inventor-of-skorts-fc9b2f88515d , https://medium.com/slackjaw/how-i-think-bangs-will-change-my-life-vs-the-reality-of-the-bangs-situation-f80f8c732ea9 , & https://medium.com/slackjaw/how-to-make-any-conversation-about-your-uti-801460838c98Katy's favorite recent piece: https://medium.com/thebelladonnacomedy/a-days-work-as-the-sexy-head-doctor-in-a-medical-drama-8951ecf57d76Heidi's favorite recent piece: https://medium.com/thebelladonnacomedy/loving-replies-from-mom-when-her-25-year-old-daughter-keeps-calling-about-boyfriend-problems-0e38fb491257Emily Kapp's favorite recent piece: https://medium.com/thebelladonnacomedy/the-johnny-depp-version-of-charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-is-dangerous-propaganda-that-does-not-2dc8c440874fEmily Bressler's favorite recent piece: https://medium.com/thebelladonnacomedy/our-newspaper-is-pivoting-from-articles-to-scrollable-news-fragments-314da467d4b8Laura's favorite recent piece: https://medium.com/thebelladonnacomedy/searching-for-a-coffee-shop-table-an-expedition-journal-b9798ba30b42Alice's favorite recent piece: https://medium.com/thebelladonnacomedy/women-shouldnt-work-except-for-me-a-woman-whose-job-is-telling-other-women-they-shouldnt-work-196083e4a9d9Megan Rogers' McSweeney's piece: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/to-fold-the-superstroller-you-must-first-earn-an-engineering-degree

    Episode 13 - Hazing the New Editors

  3. Apr 23

    Episode 12 - Nat Hrvatin!

    This month we have frequent Belladonna contrib Nat Hrvatin! Follow her on Instagram, Threads, & Bluesky @nathrvatin. We get into periods, traveling skirts, favorite drinks, and of course our most recent favorite BD pieces. Show notes: Co-hosts Katy Maiolatesi (⁠@kmaiolatesi⁠), Heidi Lux (⁠@fabulux⁠), Emily Kapp (⁠@emilykapp_⁠), & Kristen Mulrooney (⁠@kristenmmm⁠)The Belladonna: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/SNL Annuale Sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuQIEy_x9w4Caitlin Kunkel, as an amazing entity: https://caitlinkunkel.com/Rachel Reyes' piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/im-sorry-you-re-having-a-girl-boy-8296f393001bNat's McSweeney's piece: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/this-generation-has-it-easy-their-emojis-are-just-handed-to-themHeidi's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/screw-it-were-an-ai-company-now-62c9a90fcc3dEmily's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/youve-really-really-been-rejected-from-this-job-ad3fff37ea7aKaty's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/craigslist-ebay-marketplace-descriptions-decoded-3dac58090607

    Episode 12 - Nat Hrvatin!

  4. Mar 30

    Episode 11 - It's Our Podcast Birthday!

    Happy birthday to us! We've been at this for over a year and it has been so fun. In this episode, we get into questions from our contributors and of course talk about our favorite recent pieces. Plus, we may or may not (may) feature a story about a Diva Cup mishap. Show notes: Co-hosts Katy Maiolatesi (⁠@kmaiolatesi⁠), Heidi Lux (⁠@fabulux⁠), Emily Kapp (⁠@emilykapp_⁠), & Kristen Mulrooney (⁠@kristenmmm⁠) The Belladonna: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/Wander Beauty Powder Foundation Tom Ellison's McSweeney's Piece: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/when-it-happensEmily's Belladonna Pieces: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/post-op-instructions-for-bugle-finger-transplant-patients-5ce648ac2653 & https://medium.com/thebelladonnacomedy/daily-itinerary-of-a-middle-schooler-in-2007-who-clearly-loves-her-handwriting-a8ed8731ee8cLori Miller Hornik's menopause piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/how-to-explain-the-symptoms-of-menopause-to-a-man-who-is-mostly-interested-in-motorcycles-f72faeb45da9Katy's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/i-am-your-estrogen-ring-and-im-gonna-stay-inside-you-forever-1d7276a56624Heidi's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/love-is-blind-guy-expected-you-to-be-a-hot-chick-not-a-hot-chick-with-brown-hair-7f36e7ccabeeEmily's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/david-attenborough-narrates-the-mating-rituals-of-a-human-8bf59a960d3bKristen's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/welcome-to-your-banks-new-17-factor-authentication-process-6eed7c1a0afc

    Episode 11 - It's Our Podcast Birthday!

  5. Jan 26

    Episode 10 - Should I Whip My Boobs Out For This?

    Heidi, Emily, and Katy (we miss you Kristen!) talk about bra fittings, ins and outs of comedy writing in 2026, and of course oatmeal in this dazzling first episode of the new year. Watch if you're a fan of funny things. Show notes: Co-hosts Katy Maiolatesi (⁠@kmaiolatesi⁠), Heidi Lux (⁠@fabulux⁠), Emily Kapp (⁠@emilykapp_⁠), & Kristen Mulrooney (⁠@kristenmmm⁠)The BelladonnaKaty's teen piece Heidi's LinkedInEmily's A Fitness Carol show tixHeidi's favorite recent pieceEmily's favorite recent pieceKaty's favorite braKaty's favorite recent pieceKristen's favorite recent piece

    Episode 10 - Should I Whip My Boobs Out For This?

  6. 12/24/2025 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode with Jennie Egerdie!

    In this quickie, we are feral raccoons with Jennie Egerdie. We talk about everything from catfishing the Kentucky Derby to the connection between Captain Phillips and The Gilded Age. It's our gift to you this holiday season! Show notes: Co-hosts Katy Maiolatesi (⁠@kmaiolatesi⁠), Heidi Lux (⁠@fabulux⁠), Emily Kapp (⁠@emilykapp_⁠), & Kristen Mulrooney (⁠@kristenmmm⁠)Guest: Jennie Egerdie (@jennieegerdie on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky)The Belladonna: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/Katy's personal essay: https://jennymag.com/2025/12/04/putting-my-old-dog-down-emotions/

    Bonus Episode with Jennie Egerdie!

  7. 12/15/2025

    Episode 8 - Jennie Egerdie!

    Come along with us as we go on a journey toward book publishing. Have you ever been curious about publishing your book/want to know what it's like to be a sexy Canadian in NYC? Listen to special guest Jennie Egerdie (@jennieegerdie on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky) talk about just that! Show notes: Co-hosts Katy Maiolatesi (⁠@kmaiolatesi⁠), Heidi Lux (⁠@fabulux⁠), Emily Kapp (⁠@emilykapp_⁠), & Kristen Mulrooney (⁠@kristenmmm⁠)The Belladonna: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/Jennie's Ayn Rand piece: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/ayn-rand-writes-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeerNew Erotica for Feminists book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/599845/new-erotica-for-feminists-by-caitlin-kunkel-brooke-preston-fiona-taylor-and-carrie-wittmer/Frog and Toad are Doing Their Best book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jennie-egerdie/frog-and-toad-are-doing-their-best-a-parody/9780762478460/?lens=running-pressOh, Bother book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jennie-egerdie/oh-bother/9780762486274/?lens=running-pressFrog and Toad in McSweeney's: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/frog-and-toad-are-self-quarantined-friends & https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/frog-and-toad-tentatively-go-outside-after-months-in-self-quarantineKristen's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/at-night-i-dream-of-toilets-a7a4f1fb315fHeidi's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/memo-from-the-cfo-of-squid-games-were-in-danger-of-going-into-debt-7b1c0f695a84Katy's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/how-to-pretend-to-be-normal-at-the-party-when-you-are-not-a7dd3f90afdbEmily's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/existential-crises-ranked-by-type-of-camera-footage-2b4d28768bb6

    Episode 8 - Jennie Egerdie!

  8. 11/17/2025

    Episode 7 - Lucy Huber!

    We snagged Lucy Huber (@clhubes on IG & Threads), one of the editors of McSweeney's, to talk about everything from beloved pets to how to get into McSweeney's. You def don't want to miss this episode! Show notes: Co-hosts Katy Maiolatesi (⁠@kmaiolatesi⁠), Heidi Lux (⁠@fabulux⁠), Emily Kapp (⁠@emilykapp_⁠), & Kristen Mulrooney (⁠@kristenmmm⁠) The Belladonna: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/Famous sweary McSweeney piece: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/its-decorative-gourd-season-motherfuckersAvril Lavigne McSweeney's piece: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the-girl-from-avril-lavignes-sk8er-boi-responds-18-years-laterTaylor Kay Phillips Belladonna piece: https://medium.com/thebelladonnacomedy/daily-itinerary-of-me-40-pounds-lighter-267e11a09476Kerry Elson McSweeney's piece: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/she-lives-in-new-york-and-los-angelesSean McGowan McSweeney's piece: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/seen-on-a-telephone-pole-in-your-neighborhoodKristen's 9 months of pregnancy McSweeney's piece: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the-nine-months-of-pregnancy-ranked-from-worst-to-bestLucy's Blue Apron McSweeney's piece: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/please-forgive-us-at-blue-apron-for-this-weeks-meals-weve-been-having-a-tough-time-latelyNew Erotica for Feminists book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/599845/new-erotica-for-feminists-by-caitlin-kunkel-brooke-preston-fiona-taylor-and-carrie-wittmer/Katy's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/im-a-super-funny-guy-offering-my-services-to-punch-up-your-comedic-social-media-posts-31ea9d659f6fHeidi's favorite recent piece: https://medium.com/thebelladonnacomedy/you-are-a-toddler-asking-too-many-questions-please-refer-to-this-flowchart-c437072d8139Emily's favorite recent piece: https://medium.com/thebelladonnacomedy/we-need-a-big-strong-man-to-move-this-reasonably-sized-object-573fca0595bdKristen's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/parenting-milestones-that-werent-in-my-baby-book-871ef88b7703

    Episode 7 - Lucy Huber!
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Chit chat with the editors of The Belladonna and special guests, including satire, writing, and niche stuff--like jeggings. The editors are Katy Maiolatesi, Heidi Lux, Emily Kapp, Laura Berlinsky-Schine, Alice Phillips, and Emily Bressler.

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  • Creator
    The Belladonna
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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