The Funny Thing Is

AlchemE FieldSpeak Mentor, Dan Zimmerman, joins the podcast to enlighten us on AlchemE, Donny Epstein and several of the tools that help us get out of our own way and live a full, high vibing life! We talk about the importance of acknowledging where you're at in order to move to another vibration. This episode gets DEEP into the ethereal so buckle up! #alchemE #donnyepstein #fieldspeak #mentor #energywork #manifest #energy #vibration #energyfield #podcast #thefunnythingis

Former talent manager and producer, Blake Reading, joins the podcast and holy smokes is this one a doozy! Never before have we had a guest on that could share so many hair raising, life-changing experiences. Each one is crazier than the next and each of these experiences has shaped Blake into who he is today. He has basically turned into the same action hero he adored as a child. And now he's a man leading a life in the philanthropy space and giving back not with just his time, but his inspiration. This episode is filled with twists and turns and we're here for all of it!#blakereading #philanthropy #bullying #skiaccident #gang #driveby #indianajones #arnoldschwarzenegger #actionheroes #podcast #thefunnythingis

Influencer, Emily Rainey, joins the podcast to discuss how she wound up entangled in a car leasing scam. The worst part, it was with people she treated like family and thought had her best interests at heart. The impact this scam has had on her life, her finances and the lengths people went to manipulate her are unparalleled in this episode. But con artists always know how to prey on the trusting, especially when they're new to success and want to share their abundance. And tragically, she's not the only victim. Listen to her story and watch how she starts to rise from the ashes. I can't wait to witness her deliver the comeback we all root for! #emilyrainey #carleasescam #scam #tiktok #podcast #thefunnythingis #influencer #brainwashed

Author, Kaila Yu, shares about her new book "Fetishized: A Reckoning With Yellow Fever, Feminism & Beauty". We deep dive into the perception of Asian culture, it's influence in the early 2000s and the dangers of fetishizing Asian women. This book comes out August 19, 2025 and it's a must read! I learned so much from this sit down with her and cannot wait for you to get your hands on it! Available at Barnes & Noble, Target and Amazon!#fetishized #kailayu #asianhate #joyluckclub #memoirsofageisha #harajuku #asianwomen

Comedian, writer and performer Chelsea Pope joins the podcast to share her Stage 2 Breast Cancer journey at just 32 years old. This lead her down a path of sobriety, meditation and getting out of a toxic relationship. Best quote from the episode is also the biggest theme throughout..."Once I realized I wasn't dying, I had to figure out how to really live."#chelseapope #stage2 #breastcancer #cityofhope #survivor #podcast #thefunnythingis

Guest and voice over actor, Jeff Bergman, joins the podcast to talk about how he got his start in voice over, being inspired by and meeting Mel Blanc and the ups and downs of the industry. He talks about how important it is to keep pushing when things aren't going your way. And of course he shares over a dozen characters that will blow your mind!#jeffbergman #melblanc #looneytunes #voiceover #donaldtrump #joebiden #fredflintstone #marvinthemartian #morganfreeman #robertdeniro #thejetsons #bugsbunny #daffyduck #porkypig

In this episode we talk about my deep love for sleep, my frustration with having to hydrate and how, as a former single mama, I think you could support other single mamas. Comment and tell me what suggestions you have! Would love to hear your thoughts!#sleep #water #hydration #singlemom #sleepover #dehydration #superpower #podcast #thefunnythingis #nicoleburch

Producer, author and performance coach, Phillip Barbb, shares his journey from loss to sobriety and all the steps along the way. How a DUI likely saved the trajectory of his life and we go deeper into rehearsed vulnerability and the adaptive child. This episode gets into the psychology of addictive behavior and how to overcome its grip. #phillipbarbb #alcoholicsanonymous #aa #sobriety #adaptivechild #rehearsedvulnerability #podcast #thefunnythingis

Comedian and Podcaster, Erin McGowan, joins the podcast to talk about her near death experience when she was on a third date with a guy named Jason. What was supposed to be a romantic moment quickly turned horrific when the pair fell through a roof skylight, injuring both, and paralyzing Jason. This is her story of how all the insanity went down and how it brought them closer, eventually leading to marriage and having a baby together. As is the tone of the podcast, we go through the darkest parts but find the light and laughter whenever we can!#erinmcgowan #traumaticfall #skylight #paralyzed #paraplegic #lovestory #podcast #thefunnythingis #spinalinjury