Funny You Should Ask

In this episode of Funny You Should Ask, we’re talking to SQUEEEEEL Shaun Cassidy. He’s not just a heartthrob anymore, folks! We talk about his work in TV production, writers’ rooms, and how important it is to know how to pitch your work.

FIND SHAUN:

IG - https://www.instagram.com/officialshauncassidy/?hl=en

TW - https://x.com/Shaunpcassidy?lang=en

TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@officialshauncassidy

Website - https://www.shauncassidy.com/

Conversation originally recorded on 01/21/26.

Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations.

Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics.

It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it.

Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT)

Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT)

Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG)

Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG)

Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://thegoldmine.substack.com

In this episode of Funny You Should Ask we’re talking to THE Kerry Coddett! We cover staying true to yourself, finding your value in any room, who to hire, and why you should make your own stuff! We love Kerry!!

Watch Kerry’s film Zeke - https://www.zekethefilm.com/

FIND KERRY:

IG - https://www.instagram.com/overfab/?hl=en

X - https://x.com/Overfab

TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@overfab

Website - https://www.kerrycoddett.com/

Conversation originally recorded on 08/20/25.

Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations.

Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics.

It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it.

Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT)

Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT)

Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG)

Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG)

Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://thegoldmine.substack.com

In this episode of Funny You Should Ask we’re talking to TV-writer Michelle Badillo! We talk about finding the differences (and similarities!) between drama and comedy, finding the truth in your characters, and all things writers’ rooms!

FIND MICHELLE:

https://www.instagram.com/michellebadillo_/?hl=en

Conversation originally recorded on 06/02/22.

Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations.

Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics.

It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it.

Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT)

Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT)

Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG)

Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG)

Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://thegoldmine.substack.com

In this episode of Funny You Should Ask we’re talking to NYC-based storyteller and artist Flash Rosenberg! We talk about finding the funny, making women laugh, and performing wherever you ARE.

FIND FLASH:

IG - https://www.instagram.com/flashrosenberg/?hl=en

X - https://x.com/flashrosenberg

Website -

http://flashrosenberg.com/

Conversation originally recorded on 02/04/26.

Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations.

Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics.

It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it.

Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT)

Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT)

Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG)

Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG)

Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://thegoldmine.substack.com

In this episode of Funny You Should Ask we’re talking to legendary standup and actress Judy Gold! We talk about joking about ANYTHING (as long as it’s FUNNY), doing whatever the f**k we want, and taking what we deserve.

And make sure to grab a copy of Judy’s book Yes, I Can Say That: https://bookshop.org/a/18885/9780062953759

SUBSTACK - https://jewdygold.substack.com/

IG -https://www.instagram.com/jewdygold/?hl=en

X - https://x.com/JewdyGold?lang=en

TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@jewdygold

Website - https://www.judygold.com/

Conversation originally recorded on 12/16/20.

Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations.

Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics.

It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it.

Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT)

Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT)

Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG)

Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG)

Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://thegoldmine.substack.com

In this episode, we goof and gab with Emmy-winning “functioning chaos muppet” Jeff Hiller. We discuss his history in social work, climbing to the A-list of NYC improv, and becoming a later-in-life success story.

Read Jeff’s book: https://bookshop.org/a/18885/9781668031858

FIND JEFF:

SUBSTACK - https://jeffhiller.substack.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/boomboomhiller/?hl=en

Website -https://www.hillertime.com/

Conversation originally recorded on 04/23/25.

Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations.

Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics.

It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it.

Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT)

Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT)

Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG)

Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG)

Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://thegoldmine.substack.com

It’s this episode of Funny You Should Ask we’re talking to standup comedian and festival founder JOANNA BRILEY! We cover hiring women (duh!), learning as you go, protecting your self-care and mental health, and sooooo much more!

Joanna founded the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest: https://www.instagram.com/bwiclafffest/?hl=en

FIND JOANNA:

IG - https://www.instagram.com/joannambriley/?hl=en

Website - https://www.jokesistas.com/

Conversation originally recorded on 02/09/22.

Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations.

Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics.

It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it.

Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT)

Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT)

Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG)

Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG)

Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://thegoldmine.substack.com

It’s this episode of Funny You Should Ask we’re talking to artist and comedian EMILY FLAKE! We cover what’s more important than a college degree, celebrating your age, the true measures of progress, and so much more!

Emily also runs St. Nells Humor Residency: https://www.stnells.com/

FIND EMILY:

SUBSTACK - https://substack.com/@emilyflake

IG - https://www.instagram.com/eflakeagogo/?hl=en

Website - https://www.emilyflake.com/

https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/emily-flake

Conversation originally recorded on 05/11/22.

Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations.

Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics.

It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it.

Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT)

Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT)

Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG)

Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG)

Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://thegoldmine.substack.com

In this episode of Funny You Should Ask, we’re talking to TV writer and all-around very cool lady Jonterri Gadson!

You’ve laughed at her writing in Black Lady Sketch Show, The Upshaws, and Everybody Still Hates Chris.

In this episode, she lets us in on moving from Idaho to Hollywood, using anger to get what you want, and finding the perfect dress for the Emmys.

Jonterri has a candle company “in development.” Check it out: https://www.instagram.com/sojustafewnotes/

FIND JONTERRI:

SUBSTACK - https://morejt.substack.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/jonterrig/

TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@j.t.tv

Website - https://www.jonterrigadson.com/

Conversation originally recorded on 09/07/22.

Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations.

Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics.

It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it.

Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT)

Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT)

Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG)

Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG)

Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://thegoldmine.substack.com

It’s the first episode of Funny You Should Ask!

What better way to kick off the podcast than with your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian. In this episode Maria shares her approach to intimate one-on-one shows, the joy she finds by being done with projects, and not taking responsibility for others’ feelings.

You’ve seen Maria Bamford from Comedy Central, her show Lady Dynamite, Big Mouth, and so much more.

Purchase Maria’s book Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult: https://bookshop.org/a/18885/9781982168575

Listen to Maria’s “tour de force” audiobook for Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult: https://www.audible.com/pd/Sure-Ill-Join-Your-Cult-Audiobook/B0BWSFN4HB?srsltid=AfmBOopkyxWxPxOKOc6Rrdi-w7OwiaAk2anKxxebgbYQc8joUIXSGC1N

FIND MARIA:

IG - https://www.instagram.com/mariabamfordcomedy/?hl=en

TW - https://x.com/mariabamfoo?lang=en

TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@mariabamfordcomedy

Website - https://mariabamford.com/

Conversation originally recorded on 08/24/24.

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Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations.

Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics.

It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it.

Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT)

Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT)

Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG)

Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG)

Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora.

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This podcast was made BY, FOR, IN, and BECAUSE OF GOLD Comedy.

More about GOLD Comedy:

GOLD Comedy is the comedy school, professional community, and content studio where women and non-binary folks grow their comedy careers, build powerful networks, and make funny stuff.

***MEET: Anyone can watch tutorials on YouTube. We are your comedy crew—here to applaud you, collab with you, and help you succeed.

***LEARN: Level up your funny with the latest comedy styles and techniques taught by experts in live classes and live events. Unlimited classes included in your once-yearly fee.

***PERFORM: We’ll get you the experience and exposure you need to get started AND level up, and the skills that serve you for life.

JOIN GOLD COMEDY FOR 20% OFF THE YEARLY MEMBERSHIP FEE WITH CODE: 20YOUSHOULDASK

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://thegoldmine.substack.com

Welcome to GOLD’s flagship podcast, Funny You Should Ask: Candid Q&As With Your Favorite Comedy People. Hosted by GOLD Comedy founder Lynn Harris, the podcast is drawn from recordings of GOLD’s members-only live Q&A Zooms with working comedy professionals, now (finally!) opened up for a wider audience.

This season will feature:

* Maria Bamford

* Jonterri Gadson

* Emily Flake

* Joanna Briley

* Jeff Hiller

* Judy Gold

* Flash Rosenberg

* Michelle Badillo

* Kerry Coddett

* Shaun Cassidy

Funny You Should Ask will be available on Substack and wherever you get your podcasts, with new episodes released weekly starting August 24.

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Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations.

Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics.

It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it.

Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT)

Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT)

Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG)

Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG)

Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora

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This podcast was made BY, FOR, IN, and BECAUSE OF GOLD Comedy.

More about GOLD Comedy:

GOLD Comedy is the comedy school, professional community, and content studio where women and non-binary folks grow their comedy careers, build powerful networks, and make funny stuff.

***MEET: Anyone can watch tutorials on YouTube. We are your comedy crew—here to applaud you, collab with you, and help you succeed.

***LEARN: Level up your funny with the latest comedy styles and techniques taught by experts in live classes and live events. Unlimited classes included in your once-yearly fee.

***PERFORM: We’ll get you the experience and exposure you need to get started AND level up, and the skills that serve you for life.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://thegoldmine.substack.com