18 August 2014 | 6:13 pm
Length: 1:34:33

097: Kelly Makes an Ode
Octagon Discussion Table: Gratitude After reading her beat poem, "Ode," Kelly and her guests Rick Overton, Dylan Brody, and Chris Bonno discuss Thanksgiving memories, how gratitude transforms one's life and how the Macy's Day Parade has always been a piece of shit. Logan Heftel spins some tunes by Rick Overton, John Elliott, and Dan Bern.
18 August 2014 | 6:13 pm
Length: 1:33:38

096: Kelly Makes the Turn
Kelly ponders what Autumn means for us all in her essay, "The Turn." Her guest Peter Maguire discusses his book, Thai Stick: Surfers, Scammers and the Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade. Music by John Elliott and Tracy Newman.
18 August 2014 | 6:11 pm
Length: 1:35:09

095: Kelly Peels Another Layer
Kelly reads her newest essay, "The Onion," takes calls from friends and listeners - with topics as wide ranging as pit bulls, gluten-free vaginas, how Kelly's dad actually got something wrong, and what it takes to be truly happy - while her in studio guests, Bobbie Oliver, Rosie Tran and Alex Stein bring their funny and deep insights to the moment. Logan spins three great Eric Kufs' songs.
18 August 2014 | 6:10 pm
Length: 1:33:59

094: Octagon Discussion Table: Acceptance
Kelly read her newest essay, "The Hat." Rick Overton, Dave Rubin and Amy Englehardt joined Kelly for a conversation about the idea of Acceptance. Ultimately, they had to accept that no matter where they started, they ended up having to accept that the world is fucked up. Logan played Adil Omar, Cary Cooper and Katie Goodman.
18 August 2014 | 6:10 pm
Length: 1:34:08

093: Kelly Reads Her Note to Self
Today Kelly reads her newest essay, "Note to Self," talks the nation down from thinking that this weekend is the end of summer, and then takes a few calls from you, the trusty listeners of WFAD. Music by Chris Trapper, John Elliott, and Billy Stewart.
18 August 2014 | 6:09 pm
Length: 1:29:18

092: Kelly and Rain Pryor Talk About Vaginas - Shocking!
Kelly and her guest Rain Pryor talk about needing to speak their truths, their relationship to standup comedy, that Richard Pryor does NOT live in Rain's vagina, and chin hairs. At the beginning of the show Kelly reads her newest essay, "Avalanche," and at the end of the show they take a call from a lovely listener. Music by Mercedes Sosa, Tin Pan Band and Travis & Shook.
18 August 2014 | 6:06 pm
Length: 1:35:44

091: Kelly Gets All Transformy
Kelly's guest is Kyle Cease Transformational Comedian. They discuss leaps of faith, reframing one's past, and how it really all is in your mind. Kelly reads her essay, "Finding Voice" and plays some Eric Schwartz, Adil Omar and Katie Goodman.
18 August 2014 | 6:03 pm
Length: 1:32:50

090: Octagon Table Discussion: Place
Kelly reads her newest essay, "You Are Here," and then is joined by Rick Overton, Chris Bonno and Erin Brown in a funny and free-wheeling discussion about maps, traveling, wilderness, unspoken rules of places, the mind...oh, the places they go. Music by John Elliot, Rick Overton and Dan Bern. John Elliott - "Feet To The Fire" Rick Overton - "Happy Go Lucky" Dan Bern - "Time To Live"
18 August 2014 | 6:02 pm
Length: 1:29:16

089: Kelly Jumps into the Zeitgeist
Peter Joseph of the Zeitgeist Movement is Kelly's guest. Kelly and Peter discuss what the world might the like if we really did wake up from the American Dream. Kelly reads her poem False Idol too.
18 August 2014 | 5:58 pm
Length: 1:36:03

088: The Wisdom of Trees
Kelly shares her essay Wisdom of Trees about her awakening to self while in the woods. She then takes calls from friends and listeners around the theme of staying grounded in this crazy, greedy, celebrity saturated world. Eric Kufs provides music from his new release.
18 August 2014 | 5:57 pm
Length: 1:32:43

087: Kelly Goes Solo
Sue Costello, comedienne, actress and creator of the solo show, "I Didn't Mean to Be Funny," joins Kelly as they discuss creating solo shows, how to get over one's shit and rape jokes. Music by Logan Heftel and Cary Cooper.
18 August 2014 | 5:56 pm
Length: 1:33:23

085: Kelly Goes to the Movies
Illeana Douglas and Kelly discuss how films and acting styles have changed over the decades, Illeana's Ikea focused web series Easy to Assemble, and her grandfather Melvyn Douglas. Kelly does an excerpt from A Carlin Home Companion. Music: "Time Got Away" by Elliott, Rose, da Costa "Happy Go Lucky" by Rick Overton "Wish You Were Here" by Rebecca Zoe Leigh
18 August 2014 | 5:54 pm
Length: 1:39:11

084: Kelly is All About the Work
Kelly reads her essay entitled The Work. She and her guest Dave Rubin, host of the Young Turks newest show The Rubin Report, discuss living in LA with the traffic and earthquakes, the power of Twitter, and how WeHo is better than Chelsea for the gay lifestyle. Music by John Elliott, Adil Omar and Charlie Wolf.
18 August 2014 | 5:53 pm
Length: 1:33:53

083: Peace
Kelly is joined by Rick Overton, Suzanne Whang and Danny Lobell in a discussion about Peace - Peace of Mind, Peace with the past, Inner Peace, etc. Kelly reads her essay Joy. Music - "Hard Times" by Chris Trapper, "The Score" by John Elliott and "The World We Live In" by Allen Stone.
18 August 2014 | 5:52 pm
Length: 1:32:16

082: Kelly Gets the Story
Kelly reads her poignant essay entitled, Spring. Then Lisa Cron, author of Wired for Story, chats with Kelly about how humans are shaped by story and how this can make your writing irresistible. Music by Gary Stockdale, John Elliot, and Katie Goodman.
18 August 2014 | 5:51 pm
Length: 1:37:40

081: Kelly Pioneers in Comfortable Times
Kelly reads her essay Pioneer Women. Kelly has a conversation with author Anne Lamott who calls Kelly her Big Super Spiderman Girl. Kelly then takes calls from all over the world - like Cleveland and Sweden!
18 August 2014 | 5:50 pm
Length: 1:26:22

080: Octagon Table Discussion: Reinvention
Kelly begins the show with her essay, "A Place for Your Space." Maestro comedian Rick Overton, the divine Mistress of UnCabaret Beth Lapides and the Purveyor of Fine Words and Phrases Dylan Brody help Kelly dissect, resurrect and perfect the idea of reinvention. Music by Dan Bern, Andie Starr and Tracey Newman. "Time To Live" by Dan Bern "The World Will Follow" by Andi Starr "Fire Up The Weed" by Tracy Newman
18 August 2014 | 5:49 pm
Length: 1:39:19

079: Kelly Knows Jack Shit
Kelly reads her essay Jack Shit and then has a fascinating conversation with Amy Friedman about her memoir Desperado's Wife which is about her falling love with and then marrying a man in prison convicted for murder. Music by Cary Cooper and Eric Schwartz.
18 August 2014 | 5:46 pm
Length: 1:34:09

078: Kelly Finds Her Happy Place, We Think.
Katie Goodman, acclaimed musical comedienne, author, and speaker, joins Kelly in a chat about performing, creativity, and the state of the world. A new segment "State of America!" premieres. Music by Katie Goodman, Dan Bern and Terrible Button.