Pat Brown

Sharon is figuring out big picture things with guest star Pat Brown (Sex Tape) this time, including what kind of napper you are. The two remember their meeting on a train trip returning from New Jersey and discuss healthcare's entwining with politics, plus smart drugs and Lasik woes. All we can say is, faith and hope...

Sharon is figuring out big picture things with guest star Pat Brown (Sex Tape) this time, including what kind of napper you are. The two remember their meeting on a train trip returning from New Jersey and discuss healthcare's entwining with politics, plus smart drugs and Lasik woes. All we can say is, faith and hope...

Episode 164: Pat Brown

Jill Pangallo

We're exercising five times a week (kind of) with guest star Jill Pangallo. Jill and Sharon discuss what yellow smells like (SoulCycle) AND what Sharon smells like (cookies...flowers...). They also remember their meeting in Greenpoint, and discuss the ins and outs of this business of show. And that "Fern Bar" is a great drag name.

We're exercising five times a week (kind of) with guest star Jill Pangallo. Jill and Sharon discuss what yellow smells like (SoulCycle) AND what Sharon smells like (cookies...flowers...). They also remember their meeting in Greenpoint, and discuss the ins and outs of this business of show. And that "Fern Bar" is a great drag name.

Episode 163: Jill Pangallo

Joyelle Nicole Johnson

Sharon and guest star Joyelle Nicole Johnson (Lady Parts Justice) remember that time they blocked traffic on the 59th Street bridge, which leads Joyelle to remember some cross-country ride shares. The two then discuss "Sex and the City" DVDs as collateral. And Joyelle wraps things up with some fun memories of the last LPJ tour through the South.

Sharon and guest star Joyelle Nicole Johnson (Lady Parts Justice) remember that time they blocked traffic on the 59th Street bridge, which leads Joyelle to remember some cross-country ride shares. The two then discuss "Sex and the City" DVDs as collateral. And Joyelle wraps things up with some fun memories of the last LPJ tour through the South.

Episode 162: Joyelle Nicole Johnson

Kiki O'Keeffe

We all know that astrology is not real, but also agree that it HAS to be! Sharon's guest, Kiki O'Keeffe (I Don't Believe in Astrology) concurs. The two discuss their respective signs, as well as how "houses" work, and how Kiki takes a fresh approach to it all in her regular newsletter. They also come down from the heavens to talk about how Kiki hates the business of show, and how Sharon is not really afraid of death anymore.

We all know that astrology is not real, but also agree that it HAS to be! Sharon's guest, Kiki O'Keeffe (I Don't Believe in Astrology) concurs. The two discuss their respective signs, as well as how "houses" work, and how Kiki takes a fresh approach to it all in her regular newsletter. They also come down from the heavens to talk about how Kiki hates the business of show, and how Sharon is not really afraid of death anymore.

Episode 161: Kiki O'Keeffe

Audrey Stanfield

Family is the center of the home, and Audrey Stanfield (Branded Content Will Set You Free) discusses BOTH family AND the family home with Sharon this time around. (It's called Longview and it's in Missouri, btw.) The two also mull over the struggles of the city and "the biz" before emphatically agreeing that pretending to kill is just insane. Audrey may be allergic to her smoothie, too...

Family is the center of the home, and Audrey Stanfield (Branded Content Will Set You Free) discusses BOTH family AND the family home with Sharon this time around. (It's called Longview and it's in Missouri, btw.) The two also mull over the struggles of the city and "the biz" before emphatically agreeing that pretending to kill is just insane. Audrey may be allergic to her smoothie, too...

Episode 160: Audrey Stanfield

Alex Adan

Sharon and Alex Adan met way back when Alex was tech staff for Sharon's first Spank show, and the two discuss Alex's experience there (and how having a child changed his perspective). They then discuss ghosts and how Alex is the only one in his family not to see one, before Alex wraps up with his experience tracking down family members and the meet-ups that resulted.

Sharon and Alex Adan met way back when Alex was tech staff for Sharon's first Spank show, and the two discuss Alex's experience there (and how having a child changed his perspective). They then discuss ghosts and how Alex is the only one in his family not to see one, before Alex wraps up with his experience tracking down family members and the meet-ups that resulted.

Episode 159: Alex Adan

Caitlin Bitzegaio

Sharon welcomes Caitlin Bitzegaio (Womaning) to the guest star chair this time, and Caitlin starts by remembering those early gigs that didn't pay much or not at all. The two then compare reality TV notes, including seeing yourself on Honey Boo Boo, as well as small town experiences. Hair care routines are then compared, including getting to the place where you just trust your hairdresser.

Sharon welcomes Caitlin Bitzegaio (Womaning) to the guest star chair this time, and Caitlin starts by remembering those early gigs that didn't pay much or not at all. The two then compare reality TV notes, including seeing yourself on Honey Boo Boo, as well as small town experiences. Hair care routines are then compared, including getting to the place where you just trust your hairdresser.

Episode 158: Caitlin Bitzegaio

Gastor Almonte

Did you know kids don't eat cereal anymore? That's just one of the shocking tidbits revealed as Gastor Almonte takes the guest star chair this time. He and Sharon discuss the other - when other comics have the nerve to tell you they are using your material! Gastor also discusses his practice of pleasing his 5 year-old self and 15 year-old self every day AND his upcoming album recording. The two then wrap up by comparing what hurts today...

Did you know kids don't eat cereal anymore? That's just one of the shocking tidbits revealed as Gastor Almonte takes the guest star chair this time. He and Sharon discuss the other - when other comics have the nerve to tell you they are using your material! Gastor also discusses his practice of pleasing his 5 year-old self and 15 year-old self every day AND his upcoming album recording. The two then wrap up by comparing what hurts today...

Episode 156: Gastor Almonte

Eric Cunningham

Welcome to the Clean Plate Club! And welcome Eric Cunningham to the guest star chair this time. After a rude interruption, the two discuss Eric's work as producer of Night Late, and Sharon's work as set designer - kisses and all! There's talk of THE TREE and live activations done for a living. The great star feud between Roanoke and El Paso is dissected, and the two wrap it up by taking a work trip to Brazil!

Welcome to the Clean Plate Club! And welcome Eric Cunningham to the guest star chair this time. After a rude interruption, the two discuss Eric's work as producer of Night Late, and Sharon's work as set designer - kisses and all! There's talk of THE TREE and live activations done for a living. The great star feud between Roanoke and El Paso is dissected, and the two wrap it up by taking a work trip to Brazil!

Episode 155: Eric Cunningham

Georgia Clark

The lovely Georgia Clark (The Bucket List) joins Sharon this episode, and begins with remembrances of her move to NYC right in the thick of the Great Recession. The two then discuss Georgia's work as curator and producer of the Generation Women storytelling show, before Georgia admits there was a time she created a fake band...and then had to create a band to match the identity. A tease for her new book follows, and they then wind up deciding one must finish something as a way to court the muses.

The lovely Georgia Clark (The Bucket List) joins Sharon this episode, and begins with remembrances of her move to NYC right in the thick of the Great Recession. The two then discuss Georgia's work as curator and producer of the Generation Women storytelling show, before Georgia admits there was a time she created a fake band...and then had to create a band to match the identity. A tease for her new book follows, and they then wind up deciding one must finish something as a way to court the muses.

Episode 154: Georgia Clark

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Jen Kwok

We're blithely chasing the Sugar Dragon as Sharon welcomes Jen Kwok (Songs For One) to the guest star chair this time. The two try out Sharon's Shoulder Weather App, before Jen relates a story of a tantrum on the train, and how most people wanted to help, but did they? They then discuss how NYC changes your depression perspective, and wrap up by recalling how people used to listed to albums.  Remember?

We're blithely chasing the Sugar Dragon as Sharon welcomes Jen Kwok (Songs For One) to the guest star chair this time. The two try out Sharon's Shoulder Weather App, before Jen relates a story of a tantrum on the train, and how most people wanted to help, but did they? They then discuss how NYC changes your depression perspective, and wrap up by recalling how people used to listed to albums.  Remember?

Episode 153: Jen Kwok

Arti Gollapudi

Astrology can be a mood-killer...that's the lead topic on this episode as Sharon welcomes Arti Gollapudi (Your Self, Your Body) to the guest star chair. The two discuss the hilarity of apartment building email chains AND how Arti was injured by a beach umbrella. Arti also discusses coming to NYC to work in music, but finding her way to comedy, and how that comedy can be a conduit for acknowledging pain. After all, you have to write yourself into history, so grab a pen and paper!

Astrology can be a mood-killer...that's the lead topic on this episode as Sharon welcomes Arti Gollapudi (Your Self, Your Body) to the guest star chair. The two discuss the hilarity of apartment building email chains AND how Arti was injured by a beach umbrella. Arti also discusses coming to NYC to work in music, but finding her way to comedy, and how that comedy can be a conduit for acknowledging pain. After all, you have to write yourself into history, so grab a pen and paper!

Episode 152: Arti Gollapudi

Sandi Marx

Storyteller and performer Sandi Marx is in the guest star chair this episode, and she begins by telling Sharon of her journey from actress to talent agent to performer, and how Peter Weller played a role in it. The two then discuss approaching art without specificity, the times you find out other people think you've got it all together, and how we shouldn't be afraid of being opportunistic. Sandi then talks about being a subject in a documentary before we all decide that we really just want to work with the kind of people we would have over for dinner.

Storyteller and performer Sandi Marx is in the guest star chair this episode, and she begins by telling Sharon of her journey from actress to talent agent to performer, and how Peter Weller played a role in it. The two then discuss approaching art without specificity, the times you find out other people think you've got it all together, and how we shouldn't be afraid of being opportunistic. Sandi then talks about being a subject in a documentary before we all decide that we really just want to work with the kind of people we would have over for dinner.

Episode 151: Sandi Marx

Shawtane Bowen

We're airing LOTS of grievances at the start of this episode, as Sharon welcomes Shawtane Bowen (BoogieManja) to the guest star chair. (Sharon hates multi-borough whistling, btw.) Shawtane speaks on his experience as a care-giver for the elderly, and the sometimes very difficult relationships that come about as a result. He then tells Sharon about the recent funeral for his father, and the two discuss the challenges in performing after deaths in the family. 

We're airing LOTS of grievances at the start of this episode, as Sharon welcomes Shawtane Bowen (BoogieManja) to the guest star chair. (Sharon hates multi-borough whistling, btw.) Shawtane speaks on his experience as a care-giver for the elderly, and the sometimes very difficult relationships that come about as a result. He then tells Sharon about the recent funeral for his father, and the two discuss the challenges in performing after deaths in the family.

Episode 150: Shawtane Bowen

Boris Khaykin

Boris Khaykin (Improv vs. Standup, North Coast) is preparing to exchange living with a roommate for living with his girlfriend as we start this episode.  He schools Sharon in the details of proper beard maintenance before the two imagine a Lasik intern getting paid in drink tickets.  Comparing app dating to a video game follows (including the perils of bringing weirdos to work), and Boris wraps things up by telling of that time he livestreamed a show from a car.

Boris Khaykin (Improv vs. Standup, North Coast) is preparing to exchange living with a roommate for living with his girlfriend as we start this episode.  He schools Sharon in the details of proper beard maintenance before the two imagine a Lasik intern getting paid in drink tickets.  Comparing app dating to a video game follows (including the perils of bringing weirdos to work), and Boris wraps things up by telling of that time he livestreamed a show from a car.

Episode 140: Boris Khaykin

Marie Faustin

We're being cute all the time this episode, as Sharon welcomes Marie Faustin (Unofficial Expert) to the guest star chair.  Marie finds herself finally starting to make a living from comedy, and hopes that will soon lead to people wanting to touch the hem of her flowy garments.  But, sometimes, don't you want to want to settle?  Nah, for we win just be being in NYC!  The two go on to discuss two petting/patting incidents with homeless people, and the joys of riding the bus in LA. And they wrap things up by comparing talking about yourself in your art, versus talking about what happens to you.

We're being cute all the time this episode, as Sharon welcomes Marie Faustin (Unofficial Expert) to the guest star chair.  Marie finds herself finally starting to make a living from comedy, and hopes that will soon lead to people wanting to touch the hem of her flowy garments.  But, sometimes, don't you want to want to settle?  Nah, for we win just be being in NYC!  The two go on to discuss two petting/patting incidents with homeless people, and the joys of riding the bus in LA. And they wrap things up by comparing talking about yourself in your art, versus talking about what happens to you.

Episode 131: Marie Faustin

Jess Salomon

Allow us to welcome you as we welcome Jess Salomon to the guest star chair this time around.  Jess and Sharon start by reviewing Jess' quest to get a green card, and the change of plans that came about as a result.  They then debate whether "mem" or "meem" is the correct pronunciation.  Jess tells about her time as a war crimes lawyer at The Hague and her subsequent transition to comedy (and how it took longer than expected).  They then wrap by discussing having or not having sentimentality about your early career whilst Sharon does a quick sketch of Jess.

Allow us to welcome you as we welcome Jess Salomon to the guest star chair this time around.  Jess and Sharon start by reviewing Jess' quest to get a green card, and the change of plans that came about as a result.  They then debate whether "mem" or "meem" is the correct pronunciation.  Jess tells about her time as a war crimes lawyer at The Hague and her subsequent transition to comedy (and how it took longer than expected).  They then wrap by discussing having or not having sentimentality about your early career whilst Sharon does a quick sketch of Jess.

Episode 126: Jess Salomon

Emily Flake

Did you know that people who chew gum are smarter?  Did you know there is such a thing as poo poo cookies?  Truth!  At least, according to New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake (Sh*tshow), who is Sharon's guest this time.  Emily discusses the fun of getting her daughter ready for school while still wrangling work schedules.  The two then wonder if Adderall meths out your mouth, before slipping gently into Emily's work creating the daily New Yorker cartoons, versus writing celebrity dirt items for other people.  The highbrow and the lowbrow...the ying and the yang...

Did you know that people who chew gum are smarter?  Did you know there is such a thing as poo poo cookies?  Truth!  At least, according to New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake (Sh*tshow), who is Sharon's guest this time.  Emily discusses the fun of getting her daughter ready for school while still wrangling work schedules.  The two then wonder if Adderall meths out your mouth, before slipping gently into Emily's work creating the daily New Yorker cartoons, versus writing celebrity dirt items for other people.  The highbrow and the lowbrow...the ying and the yang...

Episode 124: Emily Flake

Desiree Burch

Come.  Join us inside the gated community as Sharon welcomes Desiree Burch (Welcome to Night Vale, Tar Baby) to the guest star chair, and we all stretch out to enjoy all the dusty, unused space therein.  This leads Sharon and Desiree to discuss the pluses of downsizing your stuff.  The two then mull over whether NYC has gotten worse recently, and relive that time that Sharon's date brought a date with him.  And Sharon wraps up by grilling Desiree on the glamourous ways she spends spare time in London.

Come.  Join us inside the gated community as Sharon welcomes Desiree Burch (Welcome to Night Vale, Tar Baby) to the guest star chair, and we all stretch out to enjoy all the dusty, unused space therein.  This leads Sharon and Desiree to discuss the pluses of downsizing your stuff.  The two then mull over whether NYC has gotten worse recently, and relive that time that Sharon's date brought a date with him.  And Sharon wraps up by grilling Desiree on the glamourous ways she spends spare time in London.

Episode 105: Desiree Burch

Michelle Buteau

You made it!  The big 1-0-0-t-h episode.  And our very special guest is Michelle Buteau (Enlisted, Key &amp; Peele) who is experiencing a kind of digital FOMO/iPhone envy.  It passes quickly, though.  She and Sharon discuss where the flavor is...and fainting...and Michelle's tendency to wear blazers too often.  The pitfalls of Tinder in Ireland are explored, before Sharon finished up with the tale of the time she painted her neighbor's portrait.  #lavender

You made it!  The big 1-0-0-t-h episode.  And our very special guest is Michelle Buteau (Enlisted, Key &amp; Peele) who is experiencing a kind of digital FOMO/iPhone envy.  It passes quickly, though.  She and Sharon discuss where the flavor is...and fainting...and Michelle's tendency to wear blazers too often.  The pitfalls of Tinder in Ireland are explored, before Sharon finished up with the tale of the time she painted her neighbor's portrait.  #lavender

Episode 100: Michelle Buteau

Kate Moran

The lovely Kate Moran (Sad Girl Life Hacks, Are You Afraid of the 90s?) is in the guest star chair this time, and she's just started eating meat again.  It's great, btw.  Kate and Sharon discuss the folly of learning goals from Disney, and what happens when you don't put the effort into your headshots.  Kate also tells of how she basically eats like a frat boy, and what she's doing with all those cases of Push Pops, before finishing up realizing she has penis envy.  (A lot of meat in this episode, no?)

The lovely Kate Moran (Sad Girl Life Hacks, Are You Afraid of the 90s?) is in the guest star chair this time, and she's just started eating meat again.  It's great, btw.  Kate and Sharon discuss the folly of learning goals from Disney, and what happens when you don't put the effort into your headshots.  Kate also tells of how she basically eats like a frat boy, and what she's doing with all those cases of Push Pops, before finishing up realizing she has penis envy.  (A lot of meat in this episode, no?)

Episode 99: Kate Moran

Sheng Wang

Look.  Don't get too hangry, 'cause this week Sheng Wang (Totally Biased, Late Night) is in the guest star chair to discuss the pros of NOT decorating your apartment with Sharon.  We also learn about when Sheng was elected Historian of his high school China Club, as well as his unreleased comedy album.  Sheng and Sharon discover a mutual love of hot things, and we finish up by finding out just what "dippin' dirty" really is.

Look.  Don't get too hangry, 'cause this week Sheng Wang (Totally Biased, Late Night) is in the guest star chair to discuss the pros of NOT decorating your apartment with Sharon.  We also learn about when Sheng was elected Historian of his high school China Club, as well as his unreleased comedy album.  Sheng and Sharon discover a mutual love of hot things, and we finish up by finding out just what "dippin' dirty" really is.

Episode 63: Sheng Wang

Singing the brand new Sharon Spell Show theme (that they just came up with) we welcome Girls With Brown Hair - Samantha Reece and Becky Chicoine - to share the guest star chair this week.  We (with Sharon, Katie, and Jason) correctly use the word "interstitial" and discuss Becky's inclusion in Cameron Diaz's "Body Book".  GWBH then tell us what it's like playing dads in their new webseries, before we all soak in the luxury of staying in a hotel in town.

Singing the brand new Sharon Spell Show theme (that they just came up with) we welcome Girls With Brown Hair - Samantha Reece and Becky Chicoine - to share the guest star chair this week.  We (with Sharon, Katie, and Jason) correctly use the word "interstitial" and discuss Becky's inclusion in Cameron Diaz's "Body Book".  GWBH then tell us what it's like playing dads in their new webseries, before we all soak in the luxury of staying in a hotel in town.

Episode 61: Girls With Brown Hair

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