Maddy Smith (MTV's Wild N' Out, New York Comedy Club) chats about spinning, corporate burn out, and how Wild n' Out taught her she was bad at dancing.

Live Compilation w Michelle Drozdick, Ricky Downes III, and Aimee Rose Ranger

Jul 2nd, 2019 24m 24s

Get a taste of our live shows featuring Michelle Drozdick on solo improv, Ricky Downes III on flirting with monkeys, and Aimee Rose Ranger on weird gifts.

Ppl are Awful w Christiana Jackson

Jun 18th, 2019 1h 36m

Christiana Jackson (the Harlem Comedy Festival) lets us in on the awkward, irritating, and racist side of real estate.

Already a lot w Gabby Bryan

Jun 4th, 2019 51m

Gabby Bryan (Unabashed podcast, the Comedy Cellar) is an open book in life...and on this podcast! We talk about getting confident, nude scenes, partying at twelve, dental issues, and much more.

On the Same Page w Jay Jurden

May 21st, 2019 55m 9s

Jay Jurden (the New Yorker, Stand up NBC, MTV News) talks about being a theatre kid, working as a personal trainer, and his comedy journey.

Resting Serious Face w Derek Humphrey

May 7th, 2019 54m 4s

Derek Humphrey (Derek Mansplains it all) talks about growing up as a big kid, joining the navy, and getting out of his small town.

No Hotdogs in NY w Aarushi Agni

Apr 23rd, 2019 57m 45s

Aarushi Agni (frontwoman for Tin Can Diamonds, comedian, and writer) shares what it was like moving to NYC, her creative process, and realizing awkward moments happened well after the fact.

Pranks w Chris Moore

Apr 8th, 2019 47m 43s

Comedian and Model Chris Moore uses pranks to combat social awkwardness, with results ranging from regrettable to hilarious. Plus lots of poop-talk. Instagram: chris.moore.poops.2

Dog Walker w Brittanie Sheree

Mar 26th, 2019 1h 6m

Sheree shares the ups and downs of dog walking, comedy, and; would it really be an episode of How to be Less Awkard if we didn’t get into masturbation?

Ace Ventura w Jacob Williams

Mar 12th, 2019 52m 36s

Jacob Williams (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Wild N’ Out, America's Got Talent) talks about getting awkward after first grade, why you shouldn't buy your ex gifts, and how Ace Ventura played a part in his sexual awakening.

Influencers w Bronwyn Isaac

Feb 25th, 2019 49m 3s

Bronwyn Isaac (hello giggles, someecards, broadly) describes how she found herself on a trip full of fitness influencers to the Bahamas and why she felt weird in paradise, while Laura has a new nemesis.

Getting in Cars w Chike Robinson

Feb 11th, 2019 1h 19m

The awk pod returns when Comedian and Actor Chike Robinson joins host Laura Merli to get into drama at work, eyebrows, and why getting into cars can be tricky.

Get the Msg w Chelsea Davison

Jun 12th, 2018 51m 41s

Chelsea Davison (The Tonight Show, The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, Madtv) revisits not getting the message that romantic interest wasn't there, passing notes in middle school, and solid advice for adults that haven't quite gotten those all

Moving On w Rohan Padhye

May 29th, 2018 47m 36s

Stand up comedian Rohan Padhye shares the time he forgot he had gone on a date with someone and saw them again, and again...and again; how he feels different after moving from Boston to NYC, and moving on from his ex.

Musical Break up w Mary Cait Kelly

May 15th, 2018 41m 35s

Mary Cait Kelly shares how she was serenaded after a high school break up, not thinking about bras, and overcoming Catholicism.

Weird Zen w Myq Kaplan

May 1st, 2018 55m 18s

Comedian Myq Kaplan is one of our few guests to have outgrown feeling awkward. He shares his secrets to not feeling embarrassed, some times he did feel weird in high school, and his philosophy on life.

Exes, Grief, and Online Comments w Laura Hankin

Apr 17th, 2018 41m 17s

Comedian/Author Laura Hankin (Feminarchy, Jane and Laura, Summertime Girls, SO MUCH MORE) shares some run ins with exes, the awkward side of grief, and the willpower to not read the comments.

Getting old w Casey Crawford

Apr 3rd, 2018 51m 34s

Casey Crawford (Jimmy Kimmel Live) digs deep to remember his odd childhood behavior, reflect on getting older, and share why he's not too worried about nuclear war.

Honesty w Amamah Sardar

Mar 20th, 2018 37m 48s

Listen and learn how honesty can help make you less awkward, why comedian Amamah Sardar is thankful she didn't get married when she was younger, and how she balances her parent's wishes with carving out her own path.

Anxiety w Paul Julmeus

Mar 6th, 2018 46m 23s

Stand up comedians Paul Julmeus and Laura Merli talk about winter anxiety, doing stuff anxiety, and the turning point that put Paul on a more positive track.

Dad Porno w Jamie Morton

Feb 20th, 2018 42m 41s

"My Dad Wrote a Porno" podcast creator, Jamie Morton, gets into why he started reading chapters from his father's erotic novel on his hit podcast, differences between the US and the UK, and of course, the importance of family.

When you Know w Kate Hopkins

Feb 6th, 2018 38m 20s

Kate Hopkins (improviser extraordinaire and Laura's friend) shares the moment she knew she was awkward, her movie obsession, and how her sexual fantasies are like that of a "midwestern housewife."

You Gotta do Something w Ben Rosenfeld

Jan 23rd, 2018 47m 39s

Comedian and author Ben Rosenfeld talks about moving beyond awkwardness and how to get things done, including his best-selling comedy album, "The United States of Russia."

Bad Kisses and Ghosting w Eric Taylor

Jan 9th, 2018 39m 53s

Eric Taylor recounts an epically bad first kiss, why he's ghosted more times than he'd care to remember, and how he's matured over the years.

Fries, Movies, and Virginity w Emma Rottersman

Dec 28th, 2017 59m 37s

Emma and Laura tackle important questions like "what's the plot of The Phantom of the Opera anyway?" and "What's the worst part of pouring fries over your head?" Plus, they rant about the annoying expectations that are put on virginity and wome