Paola is a NYC comic born in Israel with Polish roots, and this episode goes everywhere — from Israeli politics and comedy to accents, imaginary friends, and Knicks basketball.We dive into the complexity of the current conflict in the Middle East, talk about losing accents (or never losing them at all), and give our take on Kevin Hart’s Funny AF contest — what does winning that competition really mean?Plus:Which country has the most political parties?Who had imaginary friends growing up?A little Knicks talk, because of course.Tune in for laughs, honest conversation, and a little bit of everything.As always, like, share, and comment — and don’t forget to tag us when you do!

Today in the studio, we’ve got the Shoe Man himself — actor, comic, and traveling shoe salesman Danny Livingston. He walks us through his wild career on the road, selling shoes across America. He’s visited 47 out of 50 states, and along the way, he’s definitely found himself in some pretty hairy situations.We also get into how a surprising number of cults in America seem to have roots in Western New York (seriously… why is that?). Alex shares stories from his days working as a bouncer in NYC, plus we talk about a simple statistic that can actually help you avoid getting robbed.Ever wonder what to do when you're hundreds of miles from home and suddenly run out of money? We get into that too.And of course, we dive into the unique experience of eating at Russian restaurants in Brooklyn — including some surprisingly common (and unexpected) Russian names.Check out Velvet Sugar Podcast, Episode 43 — you’re going to love this one.As always, don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe!

In the studio today with comedian Geordan Mallas 🎙️We get into everything:🇬🇷 Greek heritage🌕 Was the first moon landing real?🏴 A crazy Scottish lady story you won’t forget🎭 When is it actually okay to use an accent… and is there an age limit?👽 Are aliens out there—and if they are, why haven’t they shown themselves?Plus, Alex and David take a trip down memory lane to their very first open mic, roast some comedians we know and love, and dive into bigger topics like:⚡ What kind of world Gen Z is inheriting🏙️ What gentrification really does🚲 Is bike culture taking over Europe?Also—Mamochka is now streaming FREE on Tubi! 🎬As always, please like, share, and comment 🙌

In this episode of Velvet Sugar Podcast, we’re joined by the hilarious Elizabeth Becz! 🎤We dive into all things stand-up, including what it’s like opening for touring comedian Jim Florentine, and the differences between performing in upstate NY vs. NYC. Elizabeth also shares her experience as a 6'3" female comic and how that shapes her presence on stage.We get into growing up in immigrant families—comparing Slovakian and Polish language roots, cultural similarities, and the realities of being raised both in and outside the U.S. From discipline to identity, nothing is off limits.It’s a funny, honest, and real conversation you won’t want to miss.👉 Please like, comment, and share—it helps us more than you know. Thanks for the support!

Actor, singer, and songwriter Patrick Brancato joins the pod for today’s episode!

We dive into his early childhood and what first sparked his passion for acting, along with his journey into classical music and opera training. From there, we get into the differences between film/TV acting and theatre—does one truly make you a better actor?

We also talk about the realities of working with difficult actors on set, managing expectations, navigating success and disappointment, and so much more.

Tune in for a great conversation, and as always, don’t forget to comment, like, share, and subscribe! 🎙️

Chris Hopkins-Ward joins us in the studio for a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation! Chris is a trained theatre and improv actor and comedian originally from the West Coast, now living in the Hudson Valley.

In this episode we talk about:
🎭 Theatre acting vs. improv vs. sketch
👨‍👧 Dad life
🚗 The wild story of Chris getting his car stolen
😂 And Chris’ grandma’s love life… including her boyfriend who’s actually younger than Chris!

You definitely don’t want to miss this one.

👉 Tune in now and see for yourself!

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In this episode of Velvet Sugar, it’s just Alex and David hanging out and diving into a mix bag of topics.We start with the buzz around Ozempic—is it really as good as everyone says? Then we shift gears to dogs, specifically the mighty Malamute breed. With one of the coldest, snowiest winters in recent years, we talk about who’s loving the weather and who absolutely isn’t.We also get into a thoughtful conversation about the relationship between science and religion, plus whether impressions and accents help or hurt comedians in stand-up. And of course, we couldn’t end the episode without a little TV show discussion.Check it out and let us know what you think! Don’t forget to comment, like, share, and subscribe.

In this episode, Edmond (Eddie) Delaurentis joins the pod! A trained chef who once managed a Michelin-reviewed restaurant, Eddie shares how he made the unexpected jump from the culinary world to comedy and producing.

We talk about the discipline it takes to succeed as a chef—and how that same mindset applies to comedy. Eddie also breaks down how to make the perfect grilled cheese, and we dive into the surprising similarities between culinary school and the military.

Don’t miss this fire episode! 🔥