Waking From The American Dream

Kelly and Paul discuss music geekdom, how humiliation is essential to grow as an artist, and what it's like to have a famous somebody in one's family. Music by Paul Myers.

Kelly converses with Beth Lapides about her Un-Cabaret days in the 90s, how to create safe space for creativity to blossom, and what it is to be "happy." Music by Admiral Halsey.

Kelly, Wendy, and Rachel dig into what it takes to be a solo show artist. They discuss who inspires them, the writing process and the joys and challenges of performance. Music by Clutter Family and Tin Pan Band.

Kelly and John talk about early memories of music, how different their childhood’s were, and why being in the middle isn't such a bad thing. Music by Travis Shook & The Club Wow.

Kelly and Ben talk about evolving as performers, a NY Times op-ed piece about Obama, and the importance of narratives in politics. Music by Chandler Travis Philharmonic and a little ditty by her dad.

Kelly and Carter discuss messianic thinking and the evolution of culture and world views. Music by Jazz Callner and Tin Pan Band.

Kelly and Taylor explore what it was like growing up in Los Angeles, how they bonded by spreading her father's ashes and the importance of empathy for our futures. Music by Logan Heftel.

Kelly and Suzanne talk about racism, cancer, and her first sone "Rectal Release". Music by The Chandler Travis Philharmonic and Suzanne Whang.

Kelly and Flip talk about his journey as a comic, what it's like to win over a crowd, and how fucking big the universe really is. Music by Tracy Newman and Gary Stockdale.

Kelly and Greg explore authenticity in performance, how improv and stand-up differ, and what makes San Francisco different. Music by Ross Falzone and Jazz Callner.

Kelly and Marc talk about the sacred vs. the profane, healthy narcissism, and writing for the page vs. performance. Music by Tin Pan

Wendy and Kelly discuss their comedy inspirations, the origin of a Mary Poppins song, and evolving as an artist. Music by Rachel Carrick and Tin Pan.

Kelly converses with paleoanthropologist and shamanic practioner, Dr. Hank Wesselman about the convergence of science and spirit, his friendship with Hawaiian Kahuna Hale Makua, and why it is important to think about the next seven generations. Music by Ross Falzone.

Kelly and Beth talk about Hollywood ego, why middle-age is an empowering time, and the joy of not giving a shit. Music provided by The Clutter Family and a very rare clip of George Carlin singing a little ditty.

Kelly and Steven tackle Hollywood douchebaggery, discuss how live performance creates mind melding, and predict that Kelly will be giving birth anally someday. Music provided by Captain Danger and Tracy Newman.

Marianne helps Kelly wrestle with defining god, hope for the planet and what it means to be an adult. Music provided by Logan Heftel.

One of the most successful character actors working, Stephen Tobolowsky and Kelly talk about everything from Purim to Mel Brooks to quelling audition anxiety. Music by Travis Shook and Ryan Kickland.

Kelly has her good friend and fellow writer/storyteller Dylan Brody on to talk about the writing process, his journey from stand-up to humorist, and truth vs. fact in storytelling. The Chandler Travis Philharmonic provides the opening music.

014: Comedienne/Author Katie Goodman by Waking from the American Dream

Kelly speaks with Van Wishard, global trend analyzer, about how man's relationship with the "numinous transcendent" has evolved over time. Music is provided by Jason Luckett.