The Best ASMR Channels to Help You Escape Primary Season

As with anyone who doesn’t jazz hands over sentient Vienna sausages bloviating a Great Pacific Garbage Patch’s worth of reheated sub-Nextdoor tantrums on an hourly basis, my mind’s been on how to yank politics (and society on the whole) away from the influence of the types who believe mass-murdering Satanic cults ran daycares in the … Continued

Insecurity, Imposter Syndrome, and Improv

Content Warning: This piece discusses the emotional and physiological elements of anxiety in detail. Note: The anonymous performer mentioned in this piece has read and approved the measures made to protect her privacy. I barfed after performing in my first comedy festival. Left for the parking lot to change into my staff t-shirt and gifted … Continued

Anyway, I’m Directing My First Show

Look, I’m just as surprised as anyone else that a woman who was once called “spatially unaware” by a high school theater teacher was trusted with directing a cabaret show, but hey. I totally was. Laura Estrada, Caryn Fulda, Dan Perez, and I created the super fun and campy Midnight-ish Mayhem, which we’ve been touting … Continued

Here’s What I’m Doing at Comicpalooza and When

As per usual, I will be taking part in some Comicpalooza events, albeit fewer than years past because I like the idea of not burning out and also making time to go frolic in Discovery Green. But you didn’t click the link to read a lengthy introduction. Here’s where you can come find me: Friday, … Continued

Anyway, I’m Co-Hosting a Show on KPFT Now

Beginning Thursday, January 11, I will be co-hosting the radio show incarnation of the Pop and Schlock podcast with author and educator J. Goodson “Jake” Dodd on 90.1 KPFT, Houston’s Pacifica affiliate. Our show will run on their HD2 stream from 8-9 p.m. every Thursday night; for our friends and supporters who either don’t have … Continued