Hildy the Barback and the Lake of Fire

Today on the premiere episode of Wiser Than Me’s new season, Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down with 78-year-old comedy icon and Saturday Night Live original cast member, Jane Curtin. They reminisce about the 50th anniversary celebration of SNL and the enduring friendships Jane formed with the women of that first cast. Jane shares the story of meeting her husband of 50 years, Patrick Lynch, their hands-on parenting, and navigating grief after his recent passing. Plus, Julia’s 91-year-old mom, Judy, recalls Julia landing the SNL job. After you listen, search Wiser Than Me, for more episodes wherever you get your podcasts or you can head to https://lemonada.lnk.to/wiserthanmefd   For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know from Lemonada Media. Hosted by comedian Hasan Minhaj (from The Daily Show and Patriot Act), he sits down with some of the biggest names in politics, culture, and tech.  Hasan asks the tough questions, some thought-provoking, some straight-up absurd—but all of them come from a real place of curiosity. Every episode is tailored to the guest, their story, their vibe. So if you're out here trying to make sense of the world and find answers—come hang and find out. Because at the end of the day, Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know!  We’re going to play you a little sneak peek of the first episode, featuring legendary TV weirdo Rainn Wilson, about spirituality, ambition, and atheists. Featuring the WORLD PREMIERE of his lyrics to The Office theme song. After you listen, search Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know wherever you get your podcasts, or head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/hasanminhajdoesntknowfdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Hildy’s Happy Hour, Ben and Steve have an al-fresco sit down with Stephanie Courtney to discuss the transmission troubles of working actors, the suburban angst of creative kids and the time Flo took the mound.  To hear the Hildy original soundtrack, head to: https://hildythebarbackthelakeoffire.hearnow.com/season-one-official-soundtrackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Hildy’s Happy Hour, Melissa, Ben and Steve sit down with Annie Mumolo to discuss the hazards of entertaining at kid's birthday parties, the upside of a Medieval History degree and the emotional rollercoaster of making Bridesmaids while pregnant.  To hear the Hildy original soundtrack, head to: https://hildythebarbackthelakeoffire.hearnow.com/season-one-official-soundtrackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're revisiting the first chapter of Hildy the Barback. Hildy and her friends can’t enjoy one ale without drunk patrons arguing, a dying Gorlock professing his love, a brutal attack by a horde of evil Morliths, and dragons setting everything on fire, especially idiots. To hear the Hildy original soundtrack, head to: https://hildythebarbackthelakeoffire.hearnow.com/season-one-official-soundtrack Cast list:Hildy the Barback: Melissa McCarthyNarrator: Octavia SpencerAnnouncer: Glenn CloseGorwan the Dragon: Allison JanneyDrith: Jim RashDra-ell The Usurper: Joel McHaleUrgrall the Horned One: Ben FalconeGerd: Sarah BakerPerta: Michelle NohMirabelle: Ana ScotneyFennick: Steve MalloryIrfta Deathcastle/Ilsa the Dryad: Annie MumoloOtto: Andrew FriedmanQueen Canessa/Wandrith: Stephanie CourtneyDuke Bronwyn: Nat FaxonCaptain G’Nash: Reno WilsonKristoff the Great: Billy GardellGeneral Penhill: Stephen RootThe Bard (and music by): Damon JonesKing Thymin: Cedric YarbroughKing Fryman: Drew DroegeTown Cryer: Michael HitchcockQueen Annabeth: Lisa SchurgaGorlock: Michael NaughtonMorlithian Soldier: Dave StorrsLeopold the Lesser: Flynn FalconeJenna the Giant: Jenna Perusich Large Armored Guard: Tim Lovestedt King Chervin/Giant Announcer: Larry DorfOracle of Two: Vivian Falcone and Georgette FalconeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.