Hello, and welcome to my podcast. I first went viral on TikTok after telling the story of how I got stuck buying 100 tacos on a first date. Since then, it’s been a wild and crazy ride. I now have millions of eyeballs watching my videos on a daily basis (which is just a terrifying number of eyeballs, honestly). Each week on my podcast Funny Cuz It’s True, I’ll be sitting down with my favorite creators, friends and comedians to find the stories that have stuck with them and changed their lives in small ways. Not so funny moments that have become funny over time. I want to know how they handled these situations and learned to laugh about them years later. How do they do it? Great question, I’d love to tell you (but you have to listen to find out).
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 11 hours 41 minutes
episode 13: One of My Faves: Overthinking My First Talent Show (with Lance Bass)
Please enjoy this encore episode of one of my favorite conversations. I did a podcast with my childhood crush and favorite member of NSYNC, and only freaked out a few times. The incredible Lance Bass tells me about growing up while performing with NSYNC. As a closeted teen, Lance had to hide a lot about himself. But no longer – Lance lives proudly as his true self with his husband and two children. Plus, he invites me to Disney World and all I can think about is eating a turkey leg...
episode 12: Making You Look (with Meghan Trainor)
When I met Meghan Trainor, I found out she mixes her own songs on top of writing, performing, and generally being amazing. What you don’t see behind her greatest hits is just how hard she’s worked. Meghan talks about how she went from performing in a cover band with her family to being world famous. We also chatted about filming an acapella version of “Made You Look” together, which is out now! Watch it here...
episode 11: Stressing in My Flesh Suit (with Mike Birbiglia)
Mike Birbiglia’s stories about his life are the epitome of “funny ‘cuz they’re true.” He joins me to talk about his new Broadway show “The Old Man and The Pool,” and how he makes a show about death and mortality funny. Mike gets into his creative process around joke writing, like how he got underneath the meaning behind a joke about his car accident and a drunk driver, and also tells me why he thinks performing comedy is like stripping...
episode 10: Finding My Superpower (with Atsuko Okatsuka)
Atsuko Okatsuka once did stand-up during an earthquake – but that’s not even the craziest thing that’s happened in her life. Atsuko talks to me about turning the things that made her feel different as a kid into superpowers. Plus, she explains why she thinks comedy is a service, getting kicked out of church choir, and her upcoming HBO special “The Intruder.”
Please note, Funny Cuz It’s True contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners...
episode 9: Podcrushed: Penn Badgley Interviews Elyse Myers
On this special episode, Penn Badgley interviews me on his new podcast Podcrushed! Podcrushed explores the heartbreak, anxiety and self-discovery of being a teenager. I sat down with Penn and his co-hosts Nava and Sophie and shared the real story behind the taco date, how I knew Jonas was different from all the other men I dated, and what I would say to ‘12-year-old Elyse’ today.
Listen to Podcrushed every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen...
episode 8: Finding Joy (with Jonathan Van Ness)
When I think about joy, nobody embodies it better than Jonathan Van Ness. From the perfect oat milk latte to gymnastics, JVN shares what’s bringing them happiness – and how it gives them confidence. We also have a wild conversation about their very first vodka-drinking, mullet-wearing client and their fangirl moment with Simone Biles.
Please note, Funny Cuz It’s True contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners...
episode 7: Falling In Love Again (with Kaitlyn Bristowe)
Kaitlyn is my good friend and appeared on the Bachelor as a contestant before starring as a Bachelorette herself. Believe it or not, she was the very first person I interviewed for this podcast, so you might be able to hear just how nervous I was. We talk about those kinds of first loves you never really forget – for good and for bad. It’s basically an unexpected therapy session. Plus, we take some wisdom from the Kardashians...
episode 6: Hitting Singles (with Office Ladies)
I thought I peaked when they played my song “Whispers in the Breakroom” on their podcast. But oh no. It just got better. Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer (aaaaah!!!), of Office Ladies, are my very special guests this week. They tell me about becoming friends over a partition, the hard years before their big break, and why they won’t stop talking about their time on “The Office.” Plus, Jenna shares a hot tip on how to meet celebrities at fancy events...
episode 5: Sketch(ing) Comedy (with Kevin Nealon)
I grew up watching Kevin Nealon on SNL, and now he’s on my podcast. Are you joking??? Along with being an incredible comedian, Kevin tells me about his lifelong passion for drawing. His new book “I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame” features stories about celebrities he’s met, accompanied by caricatures he’s drawn of them. Kevin even gives me a peek at what my caricature would look like...
episode 4: Remembering the First Time I Was Funny (with Rachel Bloom)
If my life was a musical comedy, I'd ask Rachel Bloom to write, direct, AND star in it. The actress, singer/songwriter, and comedian tells me about her quest to make musical comedy actually funny (like, literally laugh-out-loud funny), dealing with ADHD, and what it’s like being a female comedian.
Please note, Funny Cuz It’s True contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
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