Waking from the American Dream

18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 51:17

031: Paul Myers & Kelly Get Consciously Competent

Kelly and Paul discuss music geekdom, how humiliation is essential to grow as an artist, and what it's like to have a famous somebody in one's family. Music by Paul Myers.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 49:51

030: Beth Lapides and Kelly Un-Cab It

Kelly converses with Beth Lapides about her Un-Cabaret days in the 90s, how to create safe space for creativity to blossom, and what it is to be "happy." Music by Admiral Halsey.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 49:56

029: Wendy Hammers, Rachel Hiller and Kelly Talk Solo Show Shop

Kelly, Wendy, and Rachel dig into what it takes to be a solo show artist. They discuss who inspires them, the writing process and the joys and challenges of performance. Music by Clutter Family and Tin Pan Band.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 52:12

027: John Fugelsang and Kelly Love the Beatles

Kelly and John talk about early memories of music, how different their childhoodâ€™s were, and why being in the middle isn't such a bad thing. Music by Travis Shook & The Club Wow.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 50:12

028: Ben Gleib and Kelly Explore the Narrative

Kelly and Ben talk about evolving as performers, a NY Times op-ed piece about Obama, and the importance of narratives in politics. Music by Chandler Travis Philharmonic and a little ditty by her dad.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 52:17

026: Carter Phipps and Kelly Evolve

Kelly and Carter discuss messianic thinking and the evolution of culture and world views. Music by Jazz Callner and Tin Pan Band.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 53:34

025: Taylor Negron and Kelly Control Chaos

Kelly and Taylor explore what it was like growing up in Los Angeles, how they bonded by spreading her father's ashes and the importance of empathy for our futures. Music by Logan Heftel.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 50:13

023: Suzanne Whang and Kelly Say the 'N' Word

Kelly and Suzanne talk about racism, cancer, and her first sone "Rectal Release". Music by The Chandler Travis Philharmonic and Suzanne Whang.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 53:59

024: Flip Schultz and Kelly Both Love the Universe

Kelly and Flip talk about his journey as a comic, what it's like to win over a crowd, and how fucking big the universe really is. Music by Tracy Newman and Gary Stockdale.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 52:54

022: Greg Proops and Kelly Seek Connection

Kelly and Greg explore authenticity in performance, how improv and stand-up differ, and what makes San Francisco different. Music by Ross Falzone and Jazz Callner.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 51:08

020: Marc Maron and Kelly Carlin "Keep it Real"

Kelly and Marc talk about the sacred vs. the profane, healthy narcissism, and writing for the page vs. performance. Music by Tin Pan

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 50:19

021: Wendy Liebman and Kelly Decide to Have a Threesome

Wendy and Kelly discuss their comedy inspirations, the origin of a Mary Poppins song, and evolving as an artist. Music by Rachel Carrick and Tin Pan.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 56:02

018: Kelly Sees the Big Picture with Hank Wesselman

Kelly converses with paleoanthropologist and shamanic practioner, Dr. Hank Wesselman about the convergence of science and spirit, his friendship with Hawaiian Kahuna Hale Makua, and why it is important to think about the next seven generations. Music by Ross Falzone.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 50:05

019: Kelly Laughs at the Bullshit with Beth Littleford

Kelly and Beth talk about Hollywood ego, why middle-age is an empowering time, and the joy of not giving a shit. Music provided by The Clutter Family and a very rare clip of George Carlin singing a little ditty.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 53:12

017: Kelly Solves Everything with Steven Weber

Kelly and Steven tackle Hollywood douchebaggery, discuss how live performance creates mind melding, and predict that Kelly will be giving birth anally someday. Music provided by Captain Danger and Tracy Newman.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 51:49

016: Kelly Learns How to Stop Panicking from Stephen Tobolowsky

One of the most successful character actors working, Stephen Tobolowsky and Kelly talk about everything from Purim to Mel Brooks to quelling audition anxiety. Music by Travis Shook and Ryan Kickland.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 52:30

015: Kelly Searches for Hope" World-renowned Spiritual Teacher/Author Marianne Williamson

Marianne helps Kelly wrestle with defining god, hope for the planet and what it means to be an adult. Music provided by Logan Heftel.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 53:09

013: Humorist Dylan Brody

Kelly has her good friend and fellow writer/storyteller Dylan Brody on to talk about the writing process, his journey from stand-up to humorist, and truth vs. fact in storytelling. The Chandler Travis Philharmonic provides the opening music.

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 53:08

014: Comedienne/Author Katie Goodman

014: Comedienne/Author Katie Goodman by Waking from the American Dream

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18 August 2014 | 5:34 pm

Length: 53:37

012: Global Trend Analyzer Van Wishard

Kelly speaks with Van Wishard, global trend analyzer, about how man's relationship with the "numinous transcendent" has evolved over time. Music is provided by Jason Luckett.

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