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Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers

Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers

Lemonada Media 63 Episodes Sep 16, 2026

Funny Cuz It's True is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Elyse Myers, the creator who went viral on TikTok with the story of buying 100 tacos on a first date. In each episode she sits down with favorite creators, friends and comedians to dig into the stories that stuck with them and changed their lives in small ways. The focus is on moments that weren't funny at the time but became funny over the years. Guests share how they handled those situations and eventually learned to laugh about them. The show mixes personal storytelling with humor and honest conversation.

Episodes

Zosia Mamet and Jake Shane Are Obsessed | Introducing OMG Obsessed with Zosia Mamet
Zosia Mamet and Jake Shane Are Obsessed | Introducing OMG Obsessed with Zosia Mamet Sep 16, 2026 455 Zosia Mamet is an obsessive person. So, naturally, she made a podcast about it. On her brand new podcast from Lemonada Media, OMG Obsessed, Zosia sits down with some of her favorite people to get to the bottom of the things they simply cannot shut up about. The comfort show they’ve watched 43 times. The skincare routine with approximately 11,000 steps. The niche internet rabbit hole they entered
5 Questions: Nicole Byer, Sasheer Zamata and Rainn Wilson
5 Questions: Nicole Byer, Sasheer Zamata and Rainn Wilson Mar 20, 2024 1536 Comedians Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata reveal their experiences meeting Beyoncé and actor Rainn Wilson talks to Elyse about which historical figure was left out of Oppenheimer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Questions: Hari Kondabolu and Tig Notaro
5 Questions: Hari Kondabolu and Tig Notaro Mar 13, 2024 950 Elyse talks to Hari Kondabolu about frozen pizzas and waffles. Plus, Tig Notaro discusses meeting Anne Hathaway and explains what it's like to live under a rock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Questions: Brian Baumgartner and Holmes
5 Questions: Brian Baumgartner and Holmes Mar 6, 2024 770 Actor Brian Baumgartner from The Office, reveals his favorite Jack Nicholson encounter and actor and comedian Holmes asks Elyse about her love history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Questions: Moses Storm and Kevin Jonas
5 Questions: Moses Storm and Kevin Jonas Feb 28, 2024 845 Elyse talks to Moses Storm about faking it as a stunt double and the glory of eggs. Plus, Kevin Jonas shares his love of Edgar Allan Poe and the power of saying "I'm not comfortable". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Questions: Atsuko Okatsuka and Mike Birbiglia
5 Questions: Atsuko Okatsuka and Mike Birbiglia Feb 21, 2024 881 Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka talks about fangirling over Winona Ryder and her quest for a sleeveless turtleneck top. Plus, Elyse gives Mike Birbiglia work/life balance tips and convinces him that Chipotle is the way to go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Questions: The Office Ladies and Jonathan Van Ness
5 Questions: The Office Ladies and Jonathan Van Ness Feb 14, 2024 848 Elyse talks to Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer about their awkward celeb encounters and the craziness of babysitting when you, too, are a child. Plus, Jonathan Van Ness shares their recipe for a deliciously sweet-and-spicy breakfast sandwich. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of My Faves: Stressing in My Flesh Suit (with Mike Birbiglia)
One of My Faves: Stressing in My Flesh Suit (with Mike Birbiglia) Dec 20, 2023 2638 This week, we're revisiting my interview with Mike Birbiglia. He talks about his new Broadway show “The Old Man and The Pool,” and how he makes a show about death and mortality funny. Mike gets into his creative process around joke writing, like how he got underneath the meaning behind a joke about his car accident and a drunk driver, and also tells me why he thinks performing comedy is like strip
One of My Faves: Hitting Singles (with Office Ladies)
One of My Faves: Hitting Singles (with Office Ladies) Dec 13, 2023 2968 This week, we're revisiting my interview with Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer of The Office Ladies. I thought I peaked when they played my song “Whispers in the Breakroom” on their podcast. But oh no. It just got better. They tell me about becoming friends over a partition, the hard years before their big break, and why they won’t stop talking about their time on “The Office.” Plus, Jenna shares a
One of My Faves: Starting a TikTok Trend (with Moses Storm)
One of My Faves: Starting a TikTok Trend (with Moses Storm) Nov 28, 2023 2437 This week, we're revisiting my interview with Moses Storm. Moses Storm has led a crazy life. The comedian and actor tells me about growing up in his family’s “failed” cult, living in a bus with his five siblings, and eventually meeting his hero Conan O’Brien on a rooftop that smelled like tapas. We also talk about the making of his first comedy special, “Trash White,” which has his fingerprints al
One of My Faves: Putting Myself in Timeout (with Aparna Nancherla)
One of My Faves: Putting Myself in Timeout (with Aparna Nancherla) Nov 15, 2023 2213 This week, we're revisiting my interview with Aparna Nancherla. You know when you meet someone and just vibe instantly? That was me and comedian and actress Aparna Nancherla. She talks about writing a book on imposter syndrome (spoiler alert: it doesn’t just go away) and how it led her to turn down a Netflix special. Plus, Aparna shares her decision to stop touring and why her latest acting role i
One of My Faves: Deconstructing Memes (with Penn Badgley)
One of My Faves: Deconstructing Memes (with Penn Badgley) Oct 11, 2023 2241 This week, we're revisiting my interview with Penn Badgley. Penn Badgley is warm, kind, and incredibly thoughtful – fortunately, the exact opposite of his character in the Netflix series “You.” As someone who’s been acting since he was a child, Penn shares his views on Hollywood and what it means to be an actor. He also talks about why he initially turned down the role of Dan Humphrey in “Gossip G

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