Nicole, Val, & Shanti talk hanging with wales and how to handle penis envy. Shanti discusses the importance of solidifying yourself in the entertainment industry and the difficulties of being a woman and finding your place. Difficult, but certa

Ep. 29 - Talking Media with Kevin's Angel (ft. Francesca Fiorentini)

May 2nd, 2018 46m 40s

We are living in post-Beychella world and we knew we needed our next guest to be a top b in her field too. Francesca Fiorentini of AJ+, National Geographic and Newsbroke did *not* let us down! Francesca aka Kevin's Angel (you'll see) joins us t

Ep. 28 - Scrunchies, Cosmo, and Body Positvity…Oh My! (ft. Anica Cihla)

Apr 13th, 2018 38m 37s

On this episode, we welcome Anica Cihla, a woman who is so dope she’s got the finger tattoos to prove it. Anica joins Shelbi and Nicole to talk about how Cosmo Magazine ruined scrunchies, the slippery slope of body positivity, we learn Shelbi h

Ep. 27 - Bohemian Dream (ft. Martha Reyna)

Mar 27th, 2018 51m 19s

This episode features Queen Martha Reyna, a proud Chicana who hails from the hot state of Texas from a border town called Rio Grande Valley. She's a freelance Designer, Vinyl DJ, analog photography enthusiast, and traveler.Check out Martha's p

Ep. 26 - 3 Drink Feminists w/ Bad Example(ft. Vanessa Gonzalez & Lisa Friedrich)

Mar 14th, 2018 37m 51s

Oh ye$$$. The pride of Austin: Lisa Friedrich and Vanessa Gonzalez of sketch group Bad Example take a moment from their busy SF SketchFest schedule to join the pod. Vanessa and Lisa have worked together for 9 years doing improv, sketch, and sta

Ep. 25 - Power B*tch (ft. Rachel Barth)

Mar 2nd, 2018 38m 6s

Rachel Barth is a POWER B*TCH! This episode Nicole, Shelbi, & Rachel discuss multitasking, and helping women (because if not us, then who?), her transition from journalism to filmmaking, her work on the Oscar-nominated film Ladybird, and her up

Ep. 24 - Girl's Got Grit - Live at SF Sketchfest(ft. Madison Shepard)

Feb 12th, 2018 1h 6m

It's our first ever live podcast recording! With live stand-up performances! We were honored to have the opportunity to record in front of a live audience at SF SketchFest with the inimitable, oh-so ebullient comedian Madison Shepard as our spe

Ep. 23 - Guaranteed to Blow Your Mind (ft. Nina Noir)

Dec 29th, 2017 47m 38s

Nina Noir of The Killer Queens, the world's only all-female Queen cover band, joins the pod and it is DYNAMITE(with a laser beam)! Nina discusses her alter ego, Frederica Mercury, the trials and tribulations of managing a musical group, and suf

Ep. 22 - Have a Jolly Molly Christmas (ft. Molly Sanchez)

Dec 20th, 2017 33m 3s

This week we have the merriest guest of all! Professional writer and Killing My Lobster comedian Molly Sanchez joins the pod and maintains her pumped Christmas cheer no matter how hard Shelbi and Nicole appeal to her inner Grinch. She also shar

BOC Returns

Dec 2nd, 2017 12m 27s

The B.O.C. returns! Nicole dives deep into all the changes around here and introduces our new co-host, the pride of liberal Texas, comedienne Shelbi Evans. Look for us at the 17th Annual SF Sketchfest where we will be recording live: https://ww

Ep. 21 - Never Been Grinded (ft. Iris Benson)

Sep 5th, 2017 39m 38s

Comedian Iris Benson gets in the bag! We talk hell gigs, the artistic process aka “the grind,’ plus a lil bit of actual bump and grind. She made Dom laugh so hard, Dom almost spit all over her microphone. Plus, a riveting discussion about Ayn R

Ep. 20 - Breaking the News (ft. Leila Harmon)

Aug 16th, 2017 55m 31s

This ain't fake news, girl. We interview professional newsbreaker aka Bay Area news producer of 17 years Leila Harmon. Leila talks the glory and the grind of being a morning news producer(yowch! those hours), Kid Rock (yep...), Filipino fam, bu

Ep. 19 - "We got poop!" (ft. Natasha Muse)

Aug 1st, 2017 1h 1m

Talkin sh*t is amateur, we got poop! This week we talk to kewl mom and arguably the most beloved comic in SF, period: Natasha Muse. Remember when Mufasa presents Simba at Pride Rock and all the other animals bow down cause they know their damn

Ep. 18 - Saving Lives (ft. Dr. Nicole BadAss Mofo)

Jul 17th, 2017 1h 4m

This week we're thrilled to speak with a guest we'll simply refer to as Dr. Nicole Badass Mofo. (No, this is not a sweet code name for Calasich aka Laymen's Nicole.)DOCTOR Nicole is an anesthesiologist in the Bay Area who -- wait for it -- is a

Ep. 17 - Unbreakable Kaeli Quick (ft. Kaeli Quick)

Jun 16th, 2017 1h 27m

WE'RE BACK YA HOT C's with the Loud and Proud Unbreakable Kaeli Quick. Lingusitics-educated/improviser/actor/Sergio sax performer Kaeli breaks down why "c*nt" is a compliment (ETYMOLOGICALLY)((<---she went to Berkeley)), highlights the importan

Ep. 16 - Mapping Matriarchy(IN SPACE!!!) with Desiree Stuart-Alexander

Mar 17th, 2017 53m 4s

HOLY SPACEBALLS! We interviewed NASA'S first female lunar geologist and first branch chief of the US Geological Survey Desiree "Des/Diz" Stuart-Alexander with her great niece and BFF of the BOC Designer/Artist/Illustrator Adrienne Lobl. A man m

Ep. 15 - Filmmaking and Writing: This is How Wu Do It (Ft. Alice Wu)

Dec 13th, 2016 54m 36s

Holy c*ntigula, Batman! We got Alice Wu (Director, Writer, & Improviser) to join us on the BOC podcast! Alice is one of those powerdykes who is too humble for our own sanity. She wrote, produced and directed one of the most impactful films of t

Ep. 14 - How to Process Grief, Girl(Ft. Christina Tran)

Nov 22nd, 2016 53m 19s

The BOC gals recorded this episode with Christina Tran (www.sodelightful.com) before the election and had no idea how important it would be for ourselves and our listeners thereafter. Designer/Illustrator/Feelings Mover Christina Tran joins us

Ep. 13 - Immigrant Pizza Party (Ft. Sana Saeed)

Nov 7th, 2016 56m 8s

Sana Saeed of Al Jazeera Plus (AJ+) joins the BOC for a full on fiesta of immigrant experiences and discussions just in time for the 2016 presidential election. Listen to a Haitian-American, Bolivian-American, Pakistani-Stealth Canadian, and st

Ep. 12 - Don’t Cry For Me Annekena (Ft. Kelly Anneken)

Sep 13th, 2016 51m 4s

This month we talk to comedian, comedy-business insider and Evita-lover Kelly Anneken about Brand Loyalty, how to ask for what you want in a salary negotiation and why you can shoe & handbag shop with anyone. We also find out why Nicole's Boliv

Ep. 11 - Jazz, Saxy Lesbians, & the Egos in A Capella (Ft. Halley Elwell)

Jul 30th, 2016 57m 14s

Skee dop bow! Welcome to our jazzy, most magical BOC yet. Halley Elwell joins us to discuss being a Jazz singer, educator and all round boss just days before she departs San Francisco (her cultural home) for Maine (her actual home). We talk ab

Ep. 10 - Being a Fraud(Ft. Amanda Rosenberg)

Jun 23rd, 2016 34m 11s

Comedy writer from McSweeney's, Editor at Slackjaw, Contributing Writer to HBO's Silicon Valley, and two-time Head Writer at Killing My Lobster Amanda Rosenberg joins us to talk about Imposter Syndrome, JK Rowling and what it's like to be a men

Ep. 09 - Extroverts Dance Big (Ft. Luna Malbroux)

Jun 4th, 2016 1h 1m

We're back in the Dusty Old Claptrap talking to writer, entrepreneur and comedian Luna Malbroux! Luna's brain is like a Southern nesting doll; her stories run the gamut from Southern Charm, to creating an amazing economic justice app called Equ

Ep. 08 - Rum & Dominoes Forever (Ft. Dom Gelin)

May 25th, 2016 57m 28s

Oh HEY DOM GELIN! This week we talk with Floridian transplant and comedian Dom Gelin who commits CA blasphemy by announcing her hatred of avocado and letting it mellow. Also on the agenda: funerals, nunchuks, letting it burn, and getting M.I.A

Ep. 07 - A Medically Advisable Amount of Priyanka Wali

Apr 27th, 2016 54m 51s

This week we talked fears with comedian & real life doctor(!) Priyanka Wali. We loved her so much, we can't imagine not having her back again soon. She's so dope. We learned about bananas, diabetes, our ape-like fear response. Plus, we GC/BC'd