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Funny You Should Ask is a candid interview podcast hosted by Lynn Harris. It's honest. It's warm. It's occasionally unhinged. And it's the comedy conversation you didn't know you needed. thegoldmine.substack.com
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- 2 days ago38 min
Shaun Cassidy: Become Very, Very Successful and Hire Me
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=enTW - https://x.com/Shaunpcassidy?lang=enTT - https://www.tiktok.com/@officialshauncassidyWebsite - 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 thegoldmine.substack.com
- 1 weeks ago27 min
Kerry Coddett: You Have to Keep a Lot of Notebooks
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=enX - https://x.com/OverfabTT - https://www.tiktok.com/@overfabWebsite - 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 thegoldmine.substack.com
- 2 weeks ago25 min
Michelle Badillo: Weird, I Thought I Sent This Hours Ago
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=enConversation 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 thegoldmine.substack.com
- 3 weeks ago30 min
Flash Rosenberg: Do Not Be Funny at Urgent Care
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=enX - https://x.com/flashrosenbergWebsite - 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 thegoldmine.substack.com
- Oct 5, 202629 min
Judy Gold: You Earned It and It’s Yours
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/18885/9780062953759SUBSTACK - https://jewdygold.substack.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/jewdygold/?hl=enX - https://x.com/JewdyGold?lang=enTT - https://www.tiktok.com/@jewdygoldWebsite - 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 thegoldmine.substack.com
- Sep 28, 202627 min
Jeff Hiller: You’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing.
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/18885/9781668031858FIND JEFF:SUBSTACK - https://jeffhiller.substack.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/boomboomhiller/?hl=enWebsite - 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 thegoldmine.substack.com
- Sep 14, 202622 min
Joanna Briley: You need women? I got ‘em!
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=enFIND JOANNA:IG - https://www.instagram.com/joannambriley/?hl=enWebsite - 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 thegoldmine.substack.com
- Sep 7, 202627 min
Emily Flake: My 23-Pound Stuffed Baby Xanax Man Cat
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/@emilyflakeIG - https://www.instagram.com/eflakeagogo/?hl=enWebsite - https://www.emilyflake.com/https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/emily-flakeConversation 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 thegoldmine.substack.com
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Funny You Should Ask is a candid interview podcast hosted by Lynn Harris. It's honest. It's warm. It's occasionally unhinged. And it's the comedy conversation you didn't know you needed. thegoldmine.substack.com
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