Share
![cover art for Fun Friends: Heidi Brander](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6536bc3611c9d30012b7d38f/show-cover.jpg)
Julie McCarthy: Jewels Says
Fun Friends: Heidi Brander
Season 4, Ep. 9
•
Jewels chats with acclaimed comedy writer, Heidi Brander.
Heidi says a TV comedy writers’ room is a lot like it’s depicted on 30 Rock. If you aspire to a seat in one of those rooms, you should know that no one wants to read anything, so stand up comedy was Heidi's path to writing jobs.
Plus, like it or not, making connections matters more than you think.
email: jewelssays@gmail.com
Instagram: @jewelssays
Heidi:
Instagram: @heidibrander
Heidi Brander - Big Shiny Jokes
Baroness von Sketch - Unfounded
More episodes
View all episodes
24. Kelowna, Kraken and the Jewels Jinx
23:32Jewels says she felt a bit of the jewels jinx when she traveled to Kelowna, but is she being petty? Should you stand your ground when someone invades your space or just step aside and let them? Should you feel guilty for standing firm? Maybe the choice is to feel guilty or resentful. email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysEpisode References:Okanagan Valley, BCMamma Mia! in KelownaMuster Dogs on Netflix - Snoop's favourite23. The Ashley Madison Scandal and Snoop
23:05Jewels says the Ashley Madison documentary may be more layered than you might expect... it raises issues of hypocrisy, security, monogamy, marriage and has a few interesting characters. And whoever said dogs are just dumb animals has never truly known or loved a dog. Their personalities are as unique as ours in many ways, and her temporary charge, Snoop, is no exception. email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysEpisode References:Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies and ScandalWired.com: Ransomware Is More Brutal than EverKelowna Actors Studio: The ProducersSoulpepper Theatre: Age Is a FeelingHotdocs: Donate22. Facelift Update - Week 4
24:31Jewels says it would be nice not to care about looking old, but she's pretty happy to be back to looking like herself. Is that shallow? Maybe, but it's ok to appreciate the icing on a cake and still be grateful for everything else that really matters.email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysEpisode References:Dr. Dominic BrayHayley McGee Patric McGroarty - Saint Clarens RecordsJewels Sings: I'll Be Drunk for Christmas21. Fun Friends: Andrew Johnston - Tour de Fours
39:58Jewels chats with comedian Andrew Johnston on non-profit financial woes and grifters, some of the ups and downs of self made content and the importance of creative work in all our lives, stage time and relentlessly putting one creative step in front of the other for its own sake, even if - or especially if - you feel like you're in the deepest, darkest rut. Do it for yourself because the streamers pay a pittance.Plus Andrew's new album! May 31st Live Album Recording at the Comedy Baremail: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssays@mandrewbrawnstonEpisode References:Sirius XM Comedy Club Ben Miner @abenminer Sound ExchangeSuper Bloom Show: @superbloomshow Co hosted with Babs Gray @babs_gray Babs’ podcast: Toxic: The Britney Spears StoryAnd last but not least, though less important than the album record show: Laugh Sabbath at The Comedy Bar20. Fun Friends: Ben Afleck - host of Best of London podcast
56:41Jewels chats with Ben Afleck about podcasts, travel, their shared love of theatre, Ben’s diverse professional and creative successes thus far and the reticence, risks and rewards of creating something new.Plus Ben introduces World’s Best Pod, launching soon.email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssays@bestolondonBest of London podcastEpisode References:Peter Kay's Car ShareAdam and Joe ShowPunch Drunk immersive theatreViola's Room - available now!You Me Bum Bum TrainRomano Viazzani - London TangoDerren Brown - How to Beat the Casino19. Fun Friends on Facelifts: Katherine Ryan
34:25Jewels chats with her firstborn, Katherine, about plastic surgery, cosmetic enhancements and specifically, her greatest gift yet, aside from the obvious - the facelift - what it was like, the results so far and how her recovery is going.No more melting candle.email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysKatherine: @kathbumEpisode ReferencesDr. Dominic Bray@drdominicbray - you need to see Dr. Bray's results!Just Baskits in SarniaSedation Solutions18. Grandfather Abe: Expectations and Cheating
35:12Jewels chats this week with Grandfather Abe the Babe about his perspective on some of the differences between women’s and men’s expectations in a relationship and what motivates men to cheat. email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysEpisode References:Chidera Eggerue: @theslumflower17. Pre-op Prep
26:14Jewels says she’s struggling a bit with the no caffeine, low salicylate pre-facelift diet, maybe it’s not such a bad thing to be high maintenance and it’s important to support people who have the courage to create something.email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysEpisode References:Tom Hearn on TourEdinburgh FringeHot Docs - Documentaries, not Hot Doctors JFL Montreal - No shows because IT'S CANCELLED. BOOOOOOOAndrew Johnston - creator and host of Andrew's Legends' Ball16. The Old Gal in FLA
23:56Jewels says don't judge a place by what you see on the news, 'news' or clickbait. Most people are great and even though she hasn't been to Florida in over 20 years, one weekend in St. Augustine left her wanting more.email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysEpisode References:Dr. Gabor MatéSt. Augustine