I talk about my recent concert in the woods upstate, dealing with performance anxiety when bugs are biting you, the impermanence of moods, and some other stuff. Enjoy! New episodes every Tuesday! Be sure to subscribe. Follow me on Instagram and

52 - Returning to Comedy with Julia Scotti

May 18th, 2021 46m 35s

I talk to hilarious stand-up comic Julia Scotti. We discuss the upcoming documentary “Julia Scotti: Funny That Way” about her life, Julia’s gender transition, doing comedy before her transition, the connection between comedy and honesty, the co

51 - Tags, Truths, and Taking in the View

May 11th, 2021 15m 11s

I talk about happiness, my recent trip to Utah, and take listener questions regarding the tag-writing process for jokes, how to gauge when a joke works, and important truths. I don’t know if any of it makes sense. Enjoy! Submit your questions t

50 - The Songwriting Process with Anya Marina

May 4th, 2021 53m 59s

I talk to singer-songwriter Anya Marina. We discuss coming to terms with what we want to do artistically, her journey from actor to singer-songwriter, balancing the dark with the light in songs and jokes, the songwriting process, creativity as

49 - Engineering and Stand-Up Comedy with Shafi Hossain

Apr 27th, 2021 53m 38s

I talk to hilarious stand-up comic Shafi Hossain. We discuss figuring out how to start stand-up comedy, seeking joy to minimize career anxiety, stoicism, stand-up helping with anxiety, jokes v. thoughts, seeking originality, being an engineer,

48 - I Ask Myself Some Questions

Apr 20th, 2021 22m 33s

I ask myself questions which I then answer. I also discuss letting go, how editing is like saying no, and more! New episodes every Tuesday! Be sure to subscribe. Instagram and Twitter @isabelhagen_ Website www.isabelhagen.com

47 - Perfect Pitch, Good Ideas, and Being Yourself with Eliza Bagg

Apr 13th, 2021 57m 25s

I talk to my good friend, vocalist/musician Eliza Bagg (also known as Lisel). We discuss her shift from classical violinist to vocalist, finding the mediums most suited for our creativity, perfect pitch, singing medieval music, forcing yourself

46 - Performance Anxiety Deep Dive

Apr 6th, 2021 22m 38s

I attempt my first solo episode. Buckle up. Do I ramble? You’ll have to listen and find out! I discuss recent in-person shows, do a deep dive into the physical manifestation of performance anxiety and how it differs between music and comedy, ho

45 - Sports, Art, and Comedy with Caitlin Peluffo

Mar 30th, 2021 55m 34s

I talk to hilarious stand-up comic Caitlin Peluffo. We discuss social anxiety, performance anxiety, mini panic attacks, the intersection of sports and stand-up comedy, dealing with injuries, falling out of love with our initial passions, Caitli

44 - The Shower Curtain Show with Ophira Eisenberg

Mar 23rd, 2021 1h 1m

I talk to comedian, writer, and host of NPR’s Ask Me Another, Ophira Eisenberg. We discuss that time we did a show for moms over Zoom, NYC during the pandemic, outdoor show experiences, being the youngest in a big family, life-altering events,

43 - Music and Memory, Nerves, and Routine with Alex Davies

Mar 16th, 2021 50m 12s

I talk to songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer Alex Davies. We discuss remote recording, shifting from rock musician to classical musician, missing live music during the pandemic, music and our memory, Alex's project Wide Eyed and his

42 - Andy Kindler Diagnoses Me With OCD

Mar 9th, 2021 1h 4m

I talk to one of my favorite comedians Andy Kindler. We discuss OCD, how I never took orchestra auditions, Andy’s past playing violin, viola and death, anxiety, being honest in therapy, self-doubt seeping into everything, medication, thinking w

41 - When Your Passion Becomes Your Job with Nick Canellakis

Mar 2nd, 2021 47m 23s

I talk to cellist and filmmaker Nick Canellakis. We discuss the discipline behind being a professional classical musician, stepping outside of music into film and sketch, perfectionism, the disappointments of filmmaking, the cross relation of a

40 - Doing What You Enjoy with Erica Rhodes

Feb 23rd, 2021 48m 30s

I talk to hilarious stand-up comedian Erica Rhodes. We discuss listening to old recordings of ourselves, coming from a musical family, playing cello, not practicing our instruments enough, different methods of acting, performing less frequently

39 - Taking Risks with David Corenswet

Feb 16th, 2021 1h 11m

I talk to star of Netflix’s HOLLYWOOD and The Politician, actor David Corenswet. We discuss podcasting, David’s cat (who makes an appearance), self-taping, studying acting, fear of public speaking, risk as a stand-up and risk as an actor, our t

38 - Snacks, Violin, and Music Camp with Maria Bamford

Feb 9th, 2021 49m 30s

I talk to one of my favorite comedians Maria Bamford. We discuss performance venues, hecklers, snacks, the art of Zoom shows, comedy club names, violin, the Suzuki method, the book “The Artist’s Way,” music camp, and more! New episodes every Tu

37 - Crossing Genres, Being Cool, and Hugging with Peter Dugan

Feb 2nd, 2021 50m 50s

I discuss my quest to spend less time on my phone. I also talk to pianist and host of NPR’s “From The Top,” Peter Dugan. We discuss that time there was a pig backstage at a comedy show, crossing genres on piano, learning the blues scale as a ki

36 - Boredom, Acting, and Meditation with Ashley Gavin

Jan 26th, 2021 49m 35s

I discuss focusing on what we can control and the benefits of boredom. I also talk to stand-up comic Ashley Gavin about changes in our creativity during the pandemic, the stand-up writing process, Ashley’s Parent Trap satire musical, her previo

35 - Happiness, Serendipity and Woodstock with Mark Kapner

Jan 19th, 2021 46m 35s

I talk to former keyboard player for Country Joe and the Fish (and my uncle) Mark Kapner. We discuss performing at the original Woodstock in 1969, living at a yoga center for 7 years, always wanting more out of life, learning to listen, strange

34 - Anxiety and Gratitude with Katie Hannigan

Jan 12th, 2021 56m 51s

I talk to stand-up comic Katie Hannigan. We discuss hypochondria, doing a late night set, predicting the pandemic, trying not to compare ourselves to others, working on mental health during our time off, managing social media use, writing for T

33 - Artistic Relevance and Enjoying the Process with Daniel Anastasio

Jan 5th, 2021 1h 3m

I talk with pianist and fellow Juilliard buddy Daniel Anastasio. We discuss being backstage at the Tonight Show together, finding fulfillment in teaching, striving for relevance as an artist, what it means to be successful in the arts, the stru

32 - We're All Just Animals (ft. Sean Donnelly)

Dec 29th, 2020 56m 34s

I talk with comedian Sean Donnelly. We discuss self-hatred, annoying audience members, needing to be liked, being a warm-up comic, starting stand-up later in life, nerves v. excitement, when people say they want to start doing stand-up, being c

31 - Searching For The Perfect "Perfect" with Talia Kagan

Dec 22nd, 2020 54m 1s

In this special edition of Good Timing, my roommate Talia Kagan (aka "DJ Tali K") and I do a deep dive into Ed Sheeran's song "Perfect." We review live performances on YouTube in search of the perfect "Perfect." Enjoy! New episodes every Tuesda

30 - Fear of Success and Funeral Planning with Kenice Mobley

Dec 15th, 2020 1h 6m

I talk with comedian Kenice Mobley. We discuss being secretly mean, planning our wedding and our funeral, growing up religious, christian pop music, bad acting, genres on pornhub, filmmaking v. stand-up, watching comedy as a comedian, winning t

29 - Eric Bogosian

Dec 8th, 2020 54m 31s

I talk with actor, author, playwright and monologist Eric Bogosian. We discuss unintentional humor, deciding to take the role of Arno in Uncut Gems, monologuing v. stand-up comedy, stage acting v. acting on camera, how the performance process d