Podcasts by Crazy; In Bed
May Wilkerson and Alyssa Limperis are best friends, stand-up comedians, and crazy – clinically speaking, and just regular speaking.
Join them each week to discuss mental health, popular culture, and more — live from inside the quarantine. They invite comedians, journalists, artists, doctors (thank god) and more to join them each week and help shine a light on the things people usually keep hidden. This podcast will be more fun than hanging out in person, promise.
Theme music by Emily Lynne with additional music by Brendon Clark.
Produced by Anosh McAdam and UCB Comedy.
Further podcasts by Alyssa Limperis and May Wilkerson
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Spitting on an Avalanche (w/ Jasmine Pierce) from 2020-05-18T05:49:53
This week we’re joined by comedian and SNL writer, Jasmine Pierce.
We chat about turning a bad relationship into comedy gold, secret underground female support systems, abusive behavioral ...
You're a Douche, Son (w/ Chris Burns aka Fat Carrie Bradshaw) from 2020-05-11T07:48:32
This week we’re joined by comedian Chris Burns, better known on the internet as Fat Carrie Bradshaw!
We chat about Chris living back at home during the quarantine, the thrill of waiting on...
Airplane Puppy(w/ Rosebud Baker) from 2020-05-04T04:56:38
Live from our quarantines, we’re joined by incredible stand-up comedian and friend Rosebud Baker.
We chat about Rosebud's very eventful quarantine that includes a puppy shitting on an empt...
Falling Through The Floorboards (w/ Andy Bustillos) from 2020-04-27T12:36:36
Live from our quarantines, we’re joined by comedian, musician, and our friend, Andy Bustillos!
We chat about Andy’s incredible musical performance on Instagram, the Michael Jordan documen...
The Falafels Aren't Ready from 2020-04-20T05:57:54
Live from our quarantines!
We chat about social anxiety at Zoom parties, isolation reducing you to the purest form of yourself, the worst person at a wedding, and how it's settling to kn...
Crazy; in Quarantine from 2020-04-13T11:54:21
We’re back, and this time we’re actually in bed.
In our first episode live from our quarantines, we chat about finding a weird sense of calm through all this, experiencing a reorganization...
We All Gasped at Your Beauty (w/ Molly Ruben-Long) from 2019-11-27T07:47:16
Our guests this week is New York Comedian Molly Ruben-Long!
We chat about how we’re all numb to crazy shit happening in the world, recognizing that what you feel is depression, going throu...
Why You Should Get That D (vitamin) w/ Sue Smith & Austin Rodrigues from 2019-10-23T10:57:08
Our guests this week are comedian couple Sue Smith & Austin Rodrigues.
We chat about finding the balance of co-dependence and narcissism in a relationship, renaming Viagra to make more sen...
A Picture With Just The Bean (w/ Brooks Wheelan) from 2019-10-02T09:19:36
Our guest this week is comedian and former SNL cast member Brooks Wheelan!
We chat about the therapeutic nature of nature, Alyssa and Brooks' time working together, SNL stories, how to get...
"Sorry for the Late Reply" (feat. Your emails) from 2019-09-25T07:18:45
Our guests this week is your emails!
We’re back from hiatus and we’re kicking it off by answering emails sent by our listeners!
We chat about what we’ve learned after a year in L...
We're All Living in a Car (w/ Will Weldon) from 2019-07-10T05:35:05
Our guests this week is Actor & Comedian, Will Weldon!
We chat about reality shifting once you find stability in medication, mastering baked goods, adapting to and from a community that ma...
The Shower is Too Wet (w/ Luke Mones) from 2019-07-03T06:17:13
Our guest this week is Luke Mones, NY based standup comedian, actor and host of Inside Edition: The Breakdown!
We chat about relationships that involve trading anxiety, the effects of grow...
Be Histrionic And Help No One (w/ Andrea Allan & Hannah Boone) from 2019-06-19T09:05:18
Our guests this week are NY based standup comedians Andrea Allan & Hannah Boone!
We chat about managing parents with psychological conditions, figuring out the healthy way to get a rush, ...
Mindful Twerking (w/ Lauren Knutti) from 2019-06-12T06:00:15
Our guest this week is actor and comedian Lauren Knutti. Lauren has been on Jimmy Kimmel, in the movie The Unicorn, and can be seen every week on UCB Harold night in LA.
We chat about the ...
The Ice Cream is For a Party (w/ Debra DiGiovanni) from 2019-06-05T05:19:51
This week's guest is incredible stand-up comedian, actor and writer Debra DiGiovanni! She's been on Conan and has a 2019 Juno Award for best comedy album.
We chat about the joys of being s...
You Are Enough (we answer your emails) from 2019-05-28T07:20:20
Our guest this week is your emails! We answer a few very poignant questions from our wonderful listeners.
We also chat about microwaves being better than ovens, the rollercoaster of eatin...
The Last Souvlaki w/ Anosh McAdam from 2019-05-22T09:03:16
Our guest this week is actor, improviser, writer and our very own producer, Anosh McAdam. He performs at UCB and is also the head podcast producer for UCB Comedy.
We chat about the recent...
Sharing is Caring About Yourself w/ Karolena Theresa from 2019-05-15T07:39:33
Our guest this week is NYC based comedian and actress Karolena Theresa! She’s a member of the Awkward Sex and the City Tour, short plus size model, and member of the cast of Hidden Fences!
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A Good Day Shouldn’t Feel Like a Holiday w/ Brantley Brice from 2019-05-08T15:34:05
Our guest this week is comedian and actor Brantley Brice! He’s a stand up comedian based out of New York, where he just finished a run of his one man show, Works at Actor.
We chat about be...
Once The Blood Hits w/ Ele Woods from 2019-04-17T09:11:13
Our guest this week is Comedian and Actor ELE WOODS, host of UCB’s monthly show Legitimate Goddamn Theatre & Cool Shit Weird Shit, and guest roles on CW’s Crazy-Ex Girlfriend and NBC’s The Good Pla...
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Find Your Happy Cocktail w/ Remy Kassimir from 2019-04-10T07:00:32
We’re joined by our old friend Remy Kassimir, NYC based Comic, Actor and Host of the podcast How Cum?
We discuss the empowerment of discovering your own body, sexual stigmas in our culture...
Just Do What Feels Good To You w/ Alexis G. Zall from 2019-04-03T17:40:34
Our guest this week is Alexis G. Zall who at a young age has parlayed a successful YouTube career into Movies & Television, with recurring roles on The Goldbergs and DC Super Hero Girls.
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We <3 to Flake with Janie Stolar from 2019-03-27T09:27:25
This week’s guest is Janie Stolar, writer for CollegeHumor, host of the Relatively Healthy podcast, and producer of the monthly pop culture variety show “Obsessed with Janie Stolar."
We c...
Speaking of R.I.P. with Laurie Kilmartin from 2019-03-20T06:17:41
Our guest this week is legendary standup comic and Conan writer, Laurie Kilmartin. She was a finalist on Last Comic Standing Season 7 and is the author of two hilarious books, "Sh*tty Mom: The Pare...
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Just Keep Going, Girl W/ Blair Socci and Greta Titelman from 2019-03-13T06:10:08
May is out this week mooching free meals from her family, but we've replaced her with a glorious DUO: hilarious comedians, Blair Socci and Greta Titelman. You may know Greta from her podcast, The W...
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Self-Love Not Self-War with Zeke Smith from 2019-03-06T08:00:58
This week we have on Zeke Smith — writer, speaker and TV personality. Zeke is a regular contributor for The Hollywood Reporter and is well known for CBS’s 'Survivor.'
Zeke shares his secre...
Emotional Support Animals with Teresa Lee from 2019-02-27T08:31:41
Our guest this week is hilarious and multi-talented comedian Teresa Lee. Teresa has written for Cracked, Reductress and more. She can be seen on NBC Asian America and Take My Wife.
Teresa ...
New Year's Revolution with Gabi Gregg from 2019-02-20T09:00:15
Our guest this week is the wonderful and majorly inspiring Gabi Gregg aka @GabiFresh on the internet. Gabi is a talented writer, blogger and an OG plus size model who’s been featured on Good Morni...
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Crazy; In LA! from 2019-02-13T05:15:15
We're finally back in studio after going through a major life change — we both live in Los Angeles! Don't worry, still crazy.
We discuss the major revelation you have once you overcome the...
It Really Does Get Better With Allison Raskin from 2018-07-02T00:00
We are beyond excited to sit down with Allison Raskin, the insanely hilarious and talented brain behind the YouTube channel Just Between Us, the novel I Hate Everyone But You, and most recently the...
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Feeling Feelings With Leah Bonnema from 2018-06-18T00:00
We have the amazing comedian Leah Bonnema in the studio this week! We talk all about feelings (what else is new!) and Leah explains how a trauma in her life blocked her from "feeling the gray." She...
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F**k Depression from 2018-06-12T00:00
May is back and we're refreshing ourselves with a life-affirming solo conversation! Trigger warning: we discuss suicide throughout this episode so if that is a no-go for you, don't listen and we'll...
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Strong Men Cry with Paul Gilmartin from 2018-06-05T00:00
A VERY special episode for many reasons! 1. May and Alyssa are finally back together and 2. they're sitting down with fellow mental health podcast host Paul Gilmartin! Paul hosts the Mental Illness...
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Embracing the Stars With Ruby Warrington from 2018-05-29T00:00
We're back with another delightful episode with guest co-host Tiffany Bender! And the stars have aligned for our fantastic guest, Ruby Warrington. Ruby is the author of Material Girl, Mystical Worl...
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Our Self-Absorbed Memoirs with Marya Hornbacher from 2018-05-22T00:00
This week we are down a host, so our incredible friend/past guest and host of The Teen Vogue Take, Tiffany Bender is here to fill in! Alyssa and Tiffany chat with super special guest Marya Hornbach...
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The Pinwheel Of Death With Maggie Widdoes from 2018-05-15T00:00
Maggie makes us laugh SO hard!!! Maggie Widdoes is an amazing stand-up and host of the podcast Dead Meet (highly recommend!) and this week she tells us how she went from snorting adderall in colleg...
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Our Bodies, Our Frenemies with Shay Neary from 2018-05-08T00:00
This week we're talkin' bodies with incredible plus-size trans model Shay Neary, who drops so much wisdom on us that we will never recover! Shay tells us about her journey in loving herself, findin...
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How To Choose A Life from 2018-05-01T00:00
Join us for a life-affirming solo episode! Alyssa explains her intense caffeine dependency and we decide that coffee is exactly like a speed ball. We break down the mental health roller coaster tha...
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Life After Reality TV with Sarah Hartshorne from 2018-04-24T00:00
This week we're breaking down body image, food issues and the way we see ourselves. And who better to join us than the hilarious/talented/wise Sarah Hartshorne! Sarah is a comedian and former conte...
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Wine By The Bottle with Molly Jong-Fast from 2018-04-17T00:00
Molly Jong-Fast is the incredible author of Normal Girl and The Social Climber's Handbook, as well as writing for Harper's Bazaar, The New York Times and more. She's also one of our biggest Twitter...
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Sensory Deprivation with Jordan Temple from 2018-04-10T00:00
Jordan Temple is a hilarious stand-up comedian and genius writer for The Rundown with Robin Thede. He's with us this week to break down hyper masculinity, imposter syndrome and the joy of sensory d...
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Rock Bottom Vacations with Maria Wojciechowski from 2018-04-02T00:00
We're chatting with our fave comedian and Laura Dern look-a-like Maria Wojciechowski! We talk poop samples, women getting called "crazy", and how rock bottom is kind of like it's own little vacatio...
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Everything's Going to be Okay with Ian Fidance from 2018-03-27T00:00
Our good friend Ian Fidance is in the studio today! Ian is a hilarious stand-up who has also dealt with a lot of the same issues we have, like grief and addiction and depression. We chat about deal...
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Late Bloomers with Ariel Dumas from 2018-03-20T00:00
Ariel Dumas is our guest this week and she is our long lost best friend! Ariel is a writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and you should definitely follow her Twitter (@arieldumas) because ...
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The Science of Anxiety with Shannon Odell from 2018-03-12T00:00
Shannon Odell is a triple threat: comedian, scientist, and messy brain just like us! She chats with Alyssa and May about what happens to your brain when you're having a panic attack, her medication...
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Beating Your Bullies with Steven London from 2018-03-06T00:00
The amazing Steven London is in the studio with us this week! Steven is a kickass producer and beauty guru who shares his story of navigating adolescence while finding and claiming his identity as ...
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Lubricate Your Life with Emily Lynne from 2018-02-27T00:00
This week we chat with actor/comedian Emily Lynne from Stephen Colbert's Our Cartoon President – and creator of our awesome theme song! We chat about Emily's struggle with premenstrual dysphoric di...
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Crying on Both Coasts from 2018-02-18T00:00
Alyssa and May are solo in the studio this week and they've got research to share! May tested the streets of LA for public crying (spoiler: they're good!) and Alyssa survived her staycation. We tal...
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Surviving A Hurricane With Tiffany Bender from 2018-02-12T00:00
This week, our amazing friend and Teen Vogue Senior Producer Tiffany Bender shares a special story with us. In 2017, Tiffany and three of her friends went on vacation to St. Maarten but were left s...
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Big Little Tasks with Josh Gondelman from 2018-02-05T00:00
Last Week Tonight writer Josh Gondelman is here to remind us how to be human! His pearls of wisdom include how to accept compliments, calm down anxious thoughts or guilt, and actually say no to thi...
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Sex, Drugs And OCD with Corinne Fisher from 2018-01-28T00:00
Ooh baby it's a hot ep! We're sitting down with Corinne Fisher of the amazing sex-positive podcast Guys We F***ed (we HIGHLY recommend)to chat about her struggle with OCD. We also trade stories of ...
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Rejecting Compliments with Ophira Eisenberg from 2018-01-19T00:00
Ophira Eisenberg is our new best friend. And yours too! But don't send her any compliments, she'll delete them. The writer, comedian and NPR host joins us this week to talk about how she navigates ...
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Losing Sleep with Ali Vingiano from 2018-01-15T00:00
Sleeping well? We're not either! This week, we chat about sleep anxiety with our friend, producer and filmmaker Ali Vingiano. We discuss how self-talk can change attitudes, and trade tips on how to...
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Leaning on Ourselves with Leandra Medine from 2018-01-06T00:00
This week we're incredibly lucky to chat with the genius behind fashion blog-turned media company Man Repeller, Leandra Medine. Leandra tells us about the ups and downs of her pregnancy journey – h...
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Drunk Biking with Sydnee Washington from 2018-01-01T00:00
Welcome to 2018! Since New Year's Eve often revolves around drinking, we're breaking down alcoholism and addiction with our friend Sydnee Washington. We talk about time passing (and the ups and dow...
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F**k Christmas from 2017-12-25T00:00
Happy holidays! Or sad holidays! Or tolerable holidays! Our gift to you is this solo episode. Alyssa and May connect over their shared anxieties about going to their parents' houses, family meals, ...
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Surviving The News with Dr. Ali Mattu from 2017-12-17T00:00
We are so excited to have Dr. Ali Mattu, host of The Psych Show on YouTube, in the studio to chat with us! We talk about news anxiety and imagine a world without notifications, and learn what those...
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Leaving Parties with Jasmine Pierce from 2017-12-13T00:00
Alyssa and May chat with one of their favorite people of all time, Jasmine Pierce. Jasmine was a writer for Reductress (a website we highly recommend!) and is now a writer for The Tonight Show Star...
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Pacing in Bodegas with Sam Escobar from 2017-12-12T00:00
Alyssa and May have an amazing chat with fellow demon-battler Sam Escobar, the deputy editor of Allure magazine. They talk about eating disorders and the myriad of mental health obstacles around ea...
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Killing Spiders With Lauren Duca from 2017-12-11T00:00
First episode, here we go! Alyssa and May sit down with brilliant Teen Vogue columnist Lauren Duca, to chat about digital addictions and dealing with online harassment. They also show love for Halo...
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