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Deep Night Season 14: Helen Hong

Dale begins furiously scribbling in his manifestation journal after this wide-ranging conversation with comedian, actress, and aspiring Starfleet cadet, Helen Hong. Dale asks Helen about her determined path to becoming a beloved panelist on the NPR quiz show, Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me and how many other things she’s been able to conjure simply by…

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Deep Night Season 14: Mary Martin

Dale trips between waking and dream state in this conversation with comedian and podcast host, Mary Martin. Dale asks Mary a lot of questions about how she came to host Calmedy, an ASMR comedy podcast for the sleep deprived. Tackling insomnia, ADHD, and a fear of the end, Mary has found a vehicle that helps…

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Deep Night Season 13: Sara Schaefer

Dale channels some youth pastor vibes and lends some serious consideration to goat farming in this conversation with writer and comedian Sara Schaefer. Sara talks about the process of writing her recent memoir Grand, which beautifully captures her attempts to find peace and purpose following a devastating loss. Dale asks about Sara’s life in Los…

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Deep Night Season 12: Erin Jackson

Dale realizes he has lots in common with his guest, comedian Erin Jackson. It turns out they both have a long, complicated relationship with Philadelphia sports teams; both have experimented with unusual methods of financial planning; and they both try to stay as far away from bugs as possible. Dale asks Erin about the ways…

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Deep Night Season 12: Atsuko Okatsuka

Dale finally finds someone who shares his passion for lower chakra activation (aka twerking) when he welcomes Los Angeles-based comedian and actor Atsuko Okatsuka to the Deep Night. Dale reaches through the digital ether to connect with Atsuko for a fine conversation and some isolation bonding. The two talk about the importance of movement, ways…

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Deep Night Season 12: Lana Schwartz

Dale seeks a little help from comedian and writer Lana Schwartz as he attempts to be creative in this time of social distancing. Lana talks with Dale remotely about her new book, Build Your Own Romantic Comedy, which is available now and offers multiple ways to construct a solid and entertaining rom-com. Dale checks in…

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Deep Night Season 12: Tina Friml

Dale gazes upon the starry night sky of the NY comedy scene and spots a shooting star, Tina Friml! Tina recently moved to New York and is still enjoying all that this city of puddles and pigeons has to offer. From her basement apartment, Tina’s got her eyes on the prize and on what sounds…

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