Tag Archive: comedy

Yes But Why ep 185 Traci Shannon wants you to embrace that you are a star.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast talks to writer Traci Shannon of the “A Star In My Own Universe” blog. Traci Shannon has been writing the blog, “A Star In My Own Universe” for the past ten years. There, she calls herself “a slightly weird, very sentimental, out-of-work actress in love with her husband and two kids.” She writes articles on being a woman and being a mom and she…
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Yes But Why ep 184 Rachel Jackson has a fiery passion for performing!

This week, Yes But Why Podcast talks to Scottish actress and standup comic, Rachel Jackson!  Rachel Jackson is an up-and-coming actress and standup comic from Scotland. She is currently touring the UK and Europe doing her new show, Slutty Little Goldfish. Rachel very recently won the Herald Scottish Culture Award: ‘One To Watch’ 2019! Starting on November 22nd, you can also see Rachel acting on television in the BBC Scotland…
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Yes But Why ep 183 Michael Monsour wants you to have a good life.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast talks to comedian and actor, Michael Monsour!   Michael Monsour is a hardworking and passionate comedian who currently produces the standup show, “A Comedy Show LA.” Before he moved to Los Angeles to act in movies and TV, I knew him from the standup circuit in Austin. Michael used to perform and produce shows at my theater five or so years ago. As you…
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Yes But Why ep 182 Filmmakers from the 26th annual Austin Film Festival!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, we talk to eleven different filmmakers about their craft, their journey and their process. Listen in as they share stories from their experiences! And, since Austin Film Festival is still going on, you can check out all of these movies! Austin Film Festival was an amazing adventure for me. Yes But Why was invited to join the press corps and I spent the…
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Yes But Why ep 181 Kenny Madison and an exploration of shows about shame.

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, Amy talks to Austin improviser Kenny Madison. Kenny Madison is an improviser and improv coach from Oklahoma. Kenny currently performs improv all around Austin and he is beloved by every one of the theaters.  Kenny also produces a podcast called Shame Watch, in which he and co-hosts review guilty pleasure movies! We met at a busy hotel café to chat and the action…
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