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A comedy talk show bringing parasocial living to everybody. Game talk, voice actors, artists, writers, historians, educators, theater companies, tv stars, film directors, the crazy lady using a cb radio? Yep, we have those. Hosted by Comedian Cathe B as Ms Aunty Sochelle brings together all the reasons to stay connected in an unconnected world. No show is ever the same, but the laughs are always big.
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Aunty Sochelle's own animator and logo creator, Harlan Scroggins is this week's guest. Nepotism? NOPE! This talented artist also is a children's author, designer, Balinese dancer, and all-around amazing human. Join Aunty S as she chats with a gal that turned her grief over her beloved dog into a children's book. Harley is also the daughter of two n…
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Her vivaciousness is apparent, and her life's work is being absolutely enthralled with the culture that is Manga. Helen McCarthy is a world renown author of THE books on the art and storytelling. Don't let her tiny stature and Irish background fool you. She can light up an entire panel of artists with her intricate details on any of their works. He…
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If you were around in the 1970s and watched any television of any kind- especially the comedic game shows that often made headlines- then you certainly know Barb North, (as well as her lovely husband Steve). Her sharp wit and comedic timing helped shape the comedic landscape. Barb also served as a booking agent, well-trusted by comedians across the…
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He is practically fluid as he seems to float items above his head. There is a symmetry and poetry in his movement that could be mistaken for ballet. In fact, here is a man who is as wise in comedy as he is in the physics of juggling. That man is Michael Rayner. You have seen him in countless television shows, including That 70s Show, America's Got …
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He is all arts all rolled into one, and with both a naughty and a nice side- he is able to put out YA Novels, write for kids animated classic TV shows, and perform as a raunchy mime. This is Steven Banks' world and we are more than lucky to be in it. Check out this lively interview with Billy the Mime, a piece of Doctor Demento history and a guy wh…
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This week's a wandering tale of a good man doing good things for the good of theater. An editor leaves the world of publishing and his home city of New York to launch a theater career in his wife's homeland of Czechoslovakia. Sound like a movie? How about a play? See how Brain Callaghan brings words alive nightly at his theater in Prague. Make sure…
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If you are a fan of B-movie horror, or love Fangoria, or enjoy being scared in a creepy silly way, you are surely going to enjoy this interview with super talented practical effects guru Joe Castro! Joe has been a professional fx artist since he was a teen-ager in Texas. This artist started networking before anyone else knew what that was, and was …
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Hey gang..what happens when two artsy ADHD women who have a common love of language, music, and creating come together to talk about art, music, and language? You get Aunty Sochelle chatting with her Parasocial Pal, Jen "JenX" Rizio. Jen is a polyglot with a passion for Welsh. She, much like Aunty Sochelle herself, is a dragon slayer of hidden disa…
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Meeting Sara Tomko and TJ Pederson is like meeting your long-lost best school friends. The multi-talented Tomko sings like a Grammy winner, is breathtakingly beautiful, and still maintains that girl-next-door vibe that won over so many of her fans in the hit sci-fi-comedy show Resident Alien. Not only did she steal scenes from Alan Tudyk, but she h…
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She has been a unique voice in stand-up for decades. But, Wendy doesn't live in the past. She has a wonderful life in the here and now. Join Aunty and Wendy as they talk about her world of a vibrant stage life, a fabulous family, and working in an ever-changing world in entertainment. It was in 1996 that she won the American Comedy Award, then re-e…
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A few months back, we spoke with Houston Community College Professor Dr. Kent McGaughy on the issues with the current state of government and ways we can help change it. This time, we discuss freedom and fascism in the country, and how we can stop something that apparently has already begun. Dr. Kent has kindly offered his expertise in Constitution…
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Dennis Blair is one of those incredible artists who not only writes and sings his own music, but can mimic everyone from Eddie Vedder to Ray Charles to ...well if someone sings it...he can certainly echo tone, pitch and cadence to a T. But that's not his only skill. Dennis is so revered by other comedians and musicians he has made a career of being…
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Aunty has quite a few friends in the comedy world, but only one of her friends has his hands up a performer's bottom at any given time. That friend is comedian, musician, muppeteer and puppeteer Grant Baciocco. Grant shares his story of how he went from the last remaining member of a band to the number one awesome member of MST3K with Jonah Ray. Ha…
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Are those footsteps behind you? Wait... did you feel that? Is it getting cold in here? I think that maybe, just maybe, there's a really creepy man in this room. Except, it turns out, that nope, this notoriously scary legend of horror is actually one of the nicest humans on earth. In fact, not only is he a kindhearted Disney fanatic, but he has an i…
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The Holy City Zoo brought an astonishingly large number of internationally famous comedians to the world, (Robin WIlliams, Paula Poundstone, Bobcat Goldthwait....the list goes on and on). Debi helped nurture the careers of these comedians because she is one of the funniest women alive. As co-owner of the Zoo, she and her husband, American Satirist …
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To call a man a legend means you have understood the depth of work he has done in his field. Eddie Brill is truly a comedy legend up there with the likes of Dangerfield, George Burns and even Johnny Carson. He was a guide to late night careers of so many by putting them on David Letterman's stage. And Eddie can still bring a room down on his own, o…
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The extraordinarily beautiful, piercingly funny and multitalented Cathy Ladman joins Aunty this week to talk about the lives of women in comedy over the last few decades. Does Cathy sing? YES, but not in this interview so we need to have another one sometime, (just so you can be blown away yet again). Her history includes myriad visits to the Tonig…
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Film writer and director Hilton Ariél Ruiz joins Aunty this week to chat about his horror films Zombie with a Shotgun and The Amityville Tapes and 666.6 Film series. This up-and-coming film maker is experimenting with different uses of camera techniques to describe inner discussions with character development. Amazon and other streaming services ha…
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The beautiful, spiritual, talented and formidable Debra Wilson visits Aunty Sochelle this week. Wonder why she left MadTV? Let's talk equitability and fairness. This powerhouse has a dynamic life force, and spreads her positive life affirming messages with conviction, honesty and clarity. This episode will inspire you to be the best YOU. Debra Wils…
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Our Latinx Comedian of the Hot, Hot Summer is none other than Sergio Novoa. He's taking on Los Angeles, slaying San Francisco, and wows fans with his podcasts. This guy is a big up-and-comer in stand up, and as an activist for the LGBTQIA community, he is fierce. Aunty met Sergio in the San Francisco Bay area, but sees him as a worldwide voice, and…
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If you're a fan of this show, then you've heard Aunty Sochelle chatting about ⁨@twentysidedtavern⁩ once or thirty times. We have had Will Champion on for a lovely chat. Well, R. Alex Murray is one of the pioneers of the Tavern, and an honest to goodness member of the Artist-Comedy-Actor-Musician tribe that spawned people like Aunty herself. In a ch…
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It's Kashian, Rhymes with VACATION. Seriously, you'd think someone who has known her for decades would know better, but I know I'm a silly Aunty. Ready for this somewhat shorter episode? The superwoman of comedy, who currently tours opening for Maria Bamford, Ms. Jackie Kashian takes a walk down memory lane with Aunty Sochelle. Jackie is one of the…
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Erick Vidman of Passage Law in Portland, Oregon is an Immigration lawyer and was kind enough to answer fans' and friends' questions about the New America. Erick Vidman and Passage Law: Call (503) 427-8243 [email protected] 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Pacific) If he can't answer it, he will point you in the correct direction.…
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He's a legend on comedy stages, television and even your favorite movies. Jason Stuart is also the author of an insightful, heartwarming book, "Shut Up, I'm Talking", about his coming out, and his family roots, love of Streisand and so much more. His album, "I'm the Daddy And I Have Candy" is a great walk into his stage shows. Not to be just a pret…
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The Unstoppable Me star of UK, US, Australia and Canada, queen of comedy herself, Ms. Tanyalee Davis, joins Aunty to discuss her life, her liberty and her pursuit of happy men. This touring comedian astonishes audiences by being her most authentic self. Her dwarfism isn't the only thing that makes people wonder about her... she has a powerful comed…
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Former Larian Studios writer, dialog genius, and Nebula Award winner Stephen Rooney tickles our microphones with his glorious Irish accent in our chat this week! Have you ever wanted to get your words into a game? Have your stories been begging you to release them into script form? Listen to Stephen and see if you can learn something about how to t…
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If you wanted to meet the one guy on planet earth who has done so many cool things that you had no idea one person could be under the age of ...oh let's say...uh...40...then you would definitely look for Mr. Thomas Mitchells. His voice is in myriad games. He has been a singer and dancer. Radio dramas? You bet your momma. And, with his extraordinary…
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This award-winning actor appears in the top game Baldur's Gate 3 as The Emperor and is about to join the game AHOY! You love his work in so many television commercials, tv guest spots, and of course in your favorite RPGs, Mr. Scott Joseph joins Aunty in a grand chat about life, liberty and the pursuit of happy meals. Okay, maybe just games, theater…
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Jennifer Leigh Houston, the vivacious and hilarious character actor, dancer, singer/songwriter, film producer AND cake baker stars in the hilarious horror-comedy film that's winning worldwide awards, eVil Sublet. Join Jen and Aunty as they giggle about real life of a multi-talented artist whose newest project is destined to be a cult classic. Aunty…
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Dr Kent McGaughy of the Houston Community College History program discusses the current climate of politics and methods that may help end the issues presented by the Electoral College. He and Cathe B discuss ways to overcome an oligarchy in a capitalist America. Is the answer to end the two-party system? AuntySochelle.com bsky.app/@auntySochelle.co…
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If you are a fan of great story telling in games, then you are certainly a fan of our guest, the erudite and witty Ms Aysha Farah. She has a new title coming out called The Sky Left Us, a post-apocalyptic centered story that will lure you in and test your senses. For those who have been entranced by the Life is Strange Series, you can check out Ays…
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He has been through a bunch and has come out hilariously. If you want to have your story told he is willing to help you. The work he does for others who have gone through sexual abuse is inspiring. Funny to the nth degree, and creative beyond that Michael Broussard has discovered healing in the best of ways. Michael's Site : https://sexabusesurvivo…
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It’s this week’s guest- Episode 4- Ms. Melanie Chartoff! She’s a multi-talented singer/songwriter. She can dance like everyone is watching. If you are a fan of Rugrats! you probably know her as Gramma or Mrs. Pickles. Think Parker Lewis Can’t Lose? Then you know Melanie never did! Her book Odd Woman Out is available everywhere books are sold- and i…
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He has worked in the business and art of voice for well over 45 years. He is also fabulous at teaching others how to do the same. His name is synonymous with creative, talented voice acting, and he is Marc Cashman. His book V-OH! already the go-to tome for learning about the field, is releasing as an audio book in the end of April 2025. Join Aunty …
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Steve Cooper, the comedian broadcaster host of CooperTalk.net speaks with Aunty Sochelle this week about 1980s rock music, AI, the joy of broadcasting and the hunt for the elusive guest- Mr. Rick Springfield. Join Aunty and Coop as they laugh about the old days and ponder on the new ones. Visit Coop! https://www.coopertalk.net/ YouTube https://yout…
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Character actor and voice performer, Dave Jones from Alma's Not Normal, Baldur's Gate 3, Astrologaster, and more, appears with surprise guests Neil Newbon, Tim Downie and Samantha Béart to chat and laugh with fans and Aunty Sochelle. Premiere Episode! AuntySochelle.com Dave Jones, Halsin from Baldur's Gate 3- ■ Behind The Voice https://www.behindth…
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