Citizen Radio’s Ninja Kevin opens up about a dark time in his life, and what he did to get better. And then there’s the story about the duck. You guys won’t want to miss this very special episode.
About The Guest:
Ninja Kevin is a badass filmmaker who works on one of Katharine’s favorite podcasts, Citizen Radio.
They say youth is wasted on the young, but how else can we have made those gutsy, irresponsible decisions that make us who we are today? In this episode we hear from three people who made some risky choices, and how they paid off. PLUS a new drink recipe, listener mail, and everyone’s favorite game Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice! Also, like what you hear? Tip me!
The Guests:
Danny Hatch is a comedian, podcaster and a member of the Keith and the Girl team. Here’s a clip of him being awesome in his podcast, That’s The Show With Danny:
Julie Ipcar is the owner of Last Exit Bar (where Katharine worked!), Hanks Saloon, and is one of the leading Twister champions of the Northeast. Here are Julie and Katharine recording this episode at the place where it all began:
Angry Bob is a comedian who you may have seen on HBO’s Bored To Death, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, or talking politics on CNN & MSNBC and national radio. Here he is looking slightly perturbed:
Marriage – it’s all the rage! But how exactly does one pop the question? We hear four touching, funny and surprising stories from people who wanted to make their engagements as special as possible. PLUS a special listener shout out, the drink of the week, and a message to musician Ted Leo! Also, like what you hear? Tip me!
Susie Loeffler is a singer, teacher and great friend. Her story is the first to be recorded LIVE at the prestigious Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis, MN (at the bar on Katharine’s phone).
Katharine, Susie and Dan
Dave T. Koenig is an actor/writer/director and overall great guy. His face has even been on a plane. Yes, a plane (for a commercial, but still).
The plane! The plane!
Zach Mattheus is a brilliant art director and Jess Mattheus is a wonderful caterer. Katharine wants to hang out at their house forever. Here they are in their kitchen during the recording, looking so adorable.
Zach and Jess
And as promised, a special song for Ted Leo from Katharine and the Puppy Bowl referee Dan Schachner.
Sometimes things in life don’t always go according to plan. Like, let’s say you spend two months planning a live version of your podcast with some celebrity guests, and it goes great, but there is a technical issue and it didn’t record. You know, like that. Well, sadly, the last live show will live on only in the memories of those who were there BUT we have pictures below of the event, and it inspired this episode.
Nature, Nurture: When she started a family with her husband, Micaela Walker wanted things to be as natural as possible. Nature had a different idea. Hear the incredible story about what she learned from her daughter, Lula.
Welcome To New York: Maria Carreon was brought to New York City by some unusual circumstances. Things didn’t go so well.
ALSO listener shout outs, a new drink recipe, and music from listener NazT N8!
Micaela Walker is a Brooklyn based photographer and a world class storyteller. Her blog about Roan and Lula can be found here. Special thanks to The Coop School Moth Night in Brooklyn hosted by esteemed Moth alum Bliss Broyard. Here is a special video tribute to her daughter, Lula:
Maria Carreon is a total badass and you want to follow her on Twitter. Here she is with The Bartender after the live show:
Searching For Lucky Cole: Corey Eisenstein did a project for college in 2000. He didn’t expect to meet a man who would not only change his life, but the lives of many, many women, Katharine included. Naturally, she had to find him.
Corey Eisenstein is a cinematographer, director, writer and photographer based in Brooklyn. Here are the photos taken of Lucky Cole the day he met him:
Photo by Corey Eisenstein
Photo by Corey Eisenstein
Lucky Cole is a photographer based in Florida. You can see all of his amazing photos (some NSFW) at Nature’s Exotic Beauty Photography. Here he is with his wonderful wife Maureen.
Also, this episode is dedicated to Moses the cat, whose story of survival and rescue was told to us on this podcast by Sharda Sekaran – sadly he passed away on August 25th. My he rest in kitty heaven.
Camp Learn Stuff: Friends Emmy and Will share stories about a camp theater director who had some unorthodox ways of training his students. Plus, They play “Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice”!
The Mystery of the Button:Josh Cohen was rushed from camp to the ER in a very remote part of New Jersey because he swallowed a button. The doctor had an interesting way of treating him.
Liz’s Ark:While working at a camp in Texas, Liz Davenport was faced with a herculean task: save her campers from a major oncoming flood. She was asked to use a shovel.
Bummer Camp: Jesse Myerson just came back from a very difficult Summer camp session. He shares how he got past the lows to appreciate the highs.
PLUS listener shout outs, a drink recipe, a new “Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice” and news about the next Tell The Bartender LIVE!
Emmy Bean is a performer based in Chicago. Her friend Will Carlough is an incredible filmmaker. Together they are absolutely hilarious.
Josh Cohen is the co-creator of the Josh and Tamra show, and teaches puppetry master classes all over the country. He also has racy pictures of 20 year old Katharine somewhere due to a prank gone horribly wrong. But that’s another story.
Liz Davenport is an awesome Brooklynite who would probably still risk her life for a child, but maybe with assistance in the future.
Jesse Myerson is an activist, writer and total badass. Here he is doing a field piece for Citizen Radio:
Magic Myq:Comedian Myq Kaplan tells us about this one time he did this one drug.
Chasing The Dragon: Lindsey Carter shares with us what happens when you do more than one drug.
PLUS listener shout outs, a drink recipe, Tell The Bartender is now on Facebook and some fun news about musician Ted Leo, who is the inspiration for the title of this podcast!
Myq Kaplan is a comedian who you may have seen on Letterman, Conan, Comedy Central or walking down your street. Here he is killing it on the Craig Ferguson Show:
Lindsey Carter is an awesome woman who you would be truly lucky to meet if you can pry her away from me. Here she is representing her home state of Kentucky in proper Derby style:
We did a full length live show at Union Hall and it was wonderful! Many thanks to our incredible guests Lizz Winstead (Co-Creator of the Daily Show, Activist, Awesome Person) and Michael Snow (CBS’s Survivor, also Awesome Person).
Tweet Heat: Lizz Winstead shares a story about the time she got into a bit of trouble on the Twitter machine, plus she shares a very special Minnesota story for the Macalester College alums in the house!
So Many Jeans: Before Michael Snow knew he was gay, he tried to have sex with a woman. It didn’t go so well. And a short story about Survivor behind the scenes!
PLUS Katharine tells a story, we play “Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice” with a real life Matty Blake, and an audience member joins us for the new game, “Bar Talk”!
The Bitchy Waiter: The elusive Bitchy Waiter joins us to talk about one of the worst jobs he ever had, and it involves Linda Evans, Holly Hobby and a Porcelain Doll. You’ll see.
The Summer Of Dunkin: Oleh Zaychenko shares a very special coming of age story that took place one Summer working at Dunkin Donuts.
Tell the Bartender is coming LIVE to a bar near you! Join us July 8th at 8:00pm at Union Hall in Brooklyn for a night of stories, drinks and games. With special guests LIZZ WINSTEAD (The Daily Show) and MICHAEL SNOW (Survivor) and an appearance by our own Matty Blake to play “Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice!” Tickets are $10 and available here.
The Bitchy Waiter waits tables and writes about it, hysterically. He is also an actor and singer, but in order to keep his identity anonymous, I can’t link to his accomplishments. You should follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Here he is on Dr. Phil.
Oleh Zaychenko is a musician whose latest project, Bring Prudence, is amazing. You can follow on Twitter here. He is also a heck of a guy, a sweetheart, and a gentleman. Here he is jamming with American Idol’s Sanjaya.
Horse Power: A few years ago Micaela Walker’s car got hit by a reckless teenage driver. Since this took place in Amish Country, it also happens that the teenager was speeding in a horse and buggy.
The Time Of Your Life: Steve Reynolds tells us about one night with Green Day, his blood, and Winona Ryder.
Oopsie Baby: Mike Rose never expected to need the tips on his amateur midwifery cheat sheet, but…
PLUS Katharine shares a classic drink recipes and gives personal shout-outs to subscribers and supporters, and a new round of everyone’s favorite game, “Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice?” Also, Katharine was a guest on the amazing comedy podcast, Keith and the Girl last week. Hear her tell her favorite bartending stories on their show here!
Mike Rose is an editor at The Unofficial Apple Weblog TUAW.com, and the regular host of the site’s live Sunday night podcast, talking about all things Mac, iPhone and more. You can find him on Twitter @MikeTRose and at his personal site, geekparent.com. Here is a picture of his family a few days after this story happened:
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