Alone At Lunch

This week we are joined by Katie Novotny! Katie Novotny is a standup comedian who has been an official artist at Limestone Comedy Festival, Vail Comedy Festival, Amsterdam’s Boom Chicago Comedy Festival, HBO’s Women in Comedy Festival, and many more. She’s currently a co-host of Good Follow, a women’s sports show on the DraftKings network where she gets to bring her love of sports and comedy to one place. She trained at Second City and iO in improv and sketch comedy, produced two award-winning web series (Guilty and Wellness Check), and her pilot scripts have landed her as a semi-finalist in Slamdance and Screencraft. She's performed at Hollywood Fringe Festival and is commercially repped by BBR. She dreams of using her arthritic knees to become an influencer for Bengay. In this conversation, Katie shares her journey through freelancing and comedy, physical injuries while performing comedy, her first paid feature, and the dynamics of adjusting her comedy set for different audiences. The conversation also touches on themes of anxiety regarding the future and reflections on relationships, both personal and professional, as well as growing up in Naperville, Chicago. In this engaging conversation, the speakers explore the nuances of creativity in comedy, the journey of finding acceptance within the comedy community, and the personal experience of dining alone. The discussion highlights the importance of self-acceptance and the joy of enjoying one's own company while navigating the complexities of life and comedy. Recommendations From This Episode:  Waiting For Guffman Little Giants Follow Katie: @kathnovotny Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends!  Email us: [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we bring you a special episode of Alone at Lunch. Normally, we bring you discussions of feeling like the odd one out with comedians, authors, content creators, and more individuals of whom you’ve heard and can follow their careers. This episode, we decided to switch things up and present an anonymous crazy story told first hand by the person who lived it.  The individual in this episode, who chose to be known as “Trip,” talks about the true life events that brought him to The United States of America.  It is important that we provide several trigger warnings including discussions of suicide and illegal immigration. This podcast and podcast network do not condone or support the actions discussed in this episode. However, we believe that stories deserve to be told, especially when they ring so true to that “Alone at Lunch” feeling.  We will be continuing the anonymous stories special episodes, so if you have a story to tell or know someone who does, please email us!  Recommendations From This Episode: Baby Reindeer  Into The Wild Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends!  Email us: [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we are joined by Dewey Lovett! Dewey Lovett is the author of the hilarious novel, Drinksgiving, which debuted October 15, 2024! She’s a comedian around LA and New York, and sometimes in between. As a comedian, she’s known for her combination of a sweet voice and dark humor. In 2022, Dewey published the short story collection, Scary Stories (But Not Too Scary). More of her funny writing can be found on Little Old Lady Comedy with the wackier stories on her Medium page. Check her out! In this episode, we discuss growing up in rural Western New York, watching comedy specials as a kid, journaling since 5th grade, reading with intention, the ins and outs of the publishing world, writing funny novels, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Dewey’s latest novel, Drinksgiving. Give this episode a listen! Recommendations From This Episode:  Drinksgiving Friendsgiving Book Lovers Good Will Hunting Follow Dewey Lovett: @deweylovett Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends!  Email us: [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we are joined by Sean Flanagan! Sean is a stand up comedian who makes crowds laugh with his wry take on coming out late in life, being a gay military spouse, and a fish out of water at home and abroad. He helped open Tokyo Comedy Bar and was a regular headliner there and at US military bases around the country. Sean is also a winner of the nationwide Best Medicine Brigade's standup competition. In this episode, we discuss growing up in southern Boston, being involved in student government and model UN, coming out later in life, traveling the world, having a husband in the Navy, getting married at the airport, getting into standup comedy, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how and where Sean met his husband! Give this episode a listen! Recommendations From This Episode:  The Boyfriend - Netflix Drop Dead Gorgeous Best In Show Catch Me If You Can Follow Sean Flanagan: @seananigans24 Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends!  Email us: [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we are joined by Amy Cakes! Amy Cakes (she/they) is a multi-disciplinary creative and producer who has worked primarily in fashion, hospitality, and experiential events. Amy lives in New York City with two cats, Gazpacho & Ceviche. Make sure to check her out! In this episode, we discuss growing up between California, New Mexico, and Germany, having funky parents, appreciating nature, parents divorce, being an artist, gender, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Amy’s experience living in tents and making art in New Mexico as a child. This episode is a must listen!  Recommendations From This Episode: Barbie  Will & Harper Glass Castle  Follow Amy Cakes: @amycakesdd Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends!  Email us: [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.