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Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen

Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen

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Don’t Be Alone with Jay Kogen is a comedy/advice podcast trying to fight the isolation of modern life. Each episode, Award winning TV writer/comedian/philosopher Jay Kogen has a conversation with a friend about how to solve the problems on Jay’s mind. These friends happen to be famous comics, musicians, actors, artists, writers, and sometimes even his family. It’s an entertaining, fun, and thoughtful show meant to bond us through humor, experience, and empathy.From Straw Hut MediaStraw Hut Media アート コメディー・パフォーマンスアート スタンドアップショー
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  • Why This Arrested Development Writer Hates Having a Boss

    Why This Arrested Development Writer Hates Having a Boss
    2026/08/04
    From Arrested Development to insubordinate rebels: John Levenstein tells all. Long before podcasting was cool, John Levenstein (Arrested Development, Kroll Show) was already doing it — mostly because he had no idea what he was signing up for. In this episode, the veteran writer/showrunner gets refreshingly honest about what actually makes a comedy writers' room work. His controversial take? Not everyone needs to agree. In fact, forcing consensus on a writing staff is its own kind of bullying — the showrunner's job is to make the call, not manufacture harmony. John also makes the case for "wasted time" as secret sauce: some of the best jokes in Arrested Development came from writers chasing pointless tangents that turned into five seconds of pure gold. Sometimes the grinding, chaotic, deadline-crushing process is the recipe. Then things get personal. John opens up about growing up without a male role model, why authority has always struck him as absurd, and how that turned him into a lifelong "insubordinate rebel" — one who somehow also became one of the most trusted, well-liked insiders in the business. He's the guy everyone wants to text, the friend who asks for nothing, and — surprisingly — a guy singing lessons made genuinely happy. Equal parts industry insight and unexpectedly moving personal story. Don't miss it.Follow John Levenstein: Socials: https://www.instagram.com/saltinwound/ Subscribe to Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen for more conversations with writers, comedians, actors, creators, and thought leaders exploring life, creativity, politics, and the human experience. Website: https://www.dontbealonewjk.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontbealonewithjaykogen/https://www.instagram.com/jaykogen/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dont.be.alone.wit Substack: https://substack.com/@jaykogen Merch: https://shop.app/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 分
  • Can America Still Be Saved? | PoliticsGirl

    Can America Still Be Saved? | PoliticsGirl
    2026/07/28
    Is America really doomed or is there still a path forward? In this episode of Don't Be Alone, Jay Kogen sits down with Leigh McGowan, better known as Politics Girl, for an honest conversation about the future of America. Together, they explore whether the country has reached a breaking point, why so many people have lost faith in politics, and what it would actually take to rebuild trust in our institutions. From the rise of independent media to the influence of money in politics, government reform, voter engagement, healthcare, and the future of democracy, this conversation goes far beyond partisan talking points. Whether you agree or disagree, it's a thoughtful discussion about where America is headed and whether there's still reason to hope. In this episode: Is America really beyond repair? Why Politics Girl believes hope still matters The biggest mistakes both political parties have made Can democracy survive growing division? The future of media, messaging, and political influence What everyday Americans can do to make a difference If you enjoy thoughtful conversations that challenge ideas rather than shout over them, be sure to subscribe for new episodes every week. Guest: Leigh McGowan (Politics Girl) Follow Politics Girl: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/politicsgirl Website: https://www.politicsgirl.com/ Socials: https://www.instagram.com/IAmPoliticsGirl/https://www.tiktok.com/@iampoliticsgirl Subscribe to Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen for more conversations with writers, comedians, actors, creators, and thought leaders exploring life, creativity, politics, and the human experience. Website: https://www.dontbealonewjk.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontbealonewithjaykogen/https://www.instagram.com/jaykogen/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dont.be.alone.wit Substack: https://substack.com/@jaykogen Merch: https://shop.app/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間
  • Writer/Life Coach, Barbara Heller Turns An On Stage Panic Attack Into A Life Quest

    Writer/Life Coach, Barbara Heller Turns An On Stage Panic Attack Into A Life Quest
    2026/07/21
    Barbara Heller talks about walking away from the perfect man just before her wedding and breaking down with a mid-life panic attack on stage and committing to being a Jew to find happiness and trying to live as a perfectionist and being an all or nothing person. She discusses her one woman show and her ability to get people to explore their life stories through drama to understand who they really are. She makes Jay explore his deepest fears on the show! Bio:Barbara Heller is an award winning playwright, podcaster, documentarian, songwriter, 30 year curriculum writer and coach. You may have seen her in the past as a host on tv or heard her voice in blockbuster movies, TV shows and commercials, including Snatched, The Heat, The Arrival, Kung Fu Panda 3, Disney Jr.s’ Vampirina. Pending on her schedule she can be hired to perform her Award winning One Woman Show, Cosmic Conversations which was performed in 6 countries including at the Edinburgh Fringe or to do a Creative Writing Workshop in your community! Subscribe to her award winning podcast See One Beautiful Soul here. My mission is to inspire people to let go of their past and heal it through the re-telling of our stories through Inner-Child work and Artistic Expression. When we gather in community, learn about our origin faiths, and encourage each other to get clear about our Spiritual Values, that is when we soar. May we dance, sing, meditate, pray, forgive past trauma, and thus mirror and heal one another, our families, our larger communities and cause beautiful ripple effects to reverberate and heal the whole world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 分
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