Add It Up with Your Best Friend Addi
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsYour BFF has a podcast! Eavesdrop on interviews with funny, talented people in Pittsburgh. Listen. Laugh.
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Episodes
Episode 50: Corona Non Grata
March 16, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 165 MBAdd It Up gets resurrected for a 50th episode pandemic special, where the medically literate Kaitlin Moore joins host Addi Twigg and returning champion John Hancock to talk coronavirus, social distancing, and trusting your gut even if it feels like an overreaction. We share tips on games to play over video chat, make up a DIY mad lib, and somehow bring up dressage... twice. Tune in and commiserate, because we know you have nothing else to do right now.
Episode 49 - Stressed to the Nines
February 19, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBFellow creatives and anxiety sufferers Jocelyn Rent and Jess Klein graciously agree to swap stories about how our stress and anxiety manifest in our lives -- and how we cope. Shit gets pretty real but we manage a few laughs, too.
Episode 48: Let Me Entertain You, Or Else
February 05, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBAaron Kleiber returns with his sister in comedy Missy Moreno to chat about performing: why we do it, how we got here, and where we're going.
Episode 47: Brain Waves with Petticoat Rule
November 20, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBTara and Erika from our sister podcast Petticoat Rule stirred up some brain waves on the latest episode about how music affects us.
Episode 46: Let’s Talk About Sex
October 23, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBJess Klein and Monica Rae bring their very different fields of expertise and personal backgrounds to a discussion about sex. It gets pretty personal and very graphic, so don't listen to this one with the kiddos around!
Episode 45: Oh, the Horror!
October 09, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBNix Muse and Ashley Buchinger-Donaldson spook me on the latest episode about horror movie fandom.
Episode 44: Try to Keep Up
September 25, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBMorgan Erina returns with Nathan Zoob to pick apart all the little day to day activities that keep us going. Just try to keep up, huh?
Episode 43: The Wee Hours
September 11, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBComedians Liz Labacz and Jason Clark come by to discuss the merits of being early risers or night owls, sleepwalking, and ideal napping habits.
Episode 42: Strange Magic
August 28, 2017 12:09 - 1 hour - 186 MBBrenda Leeds and Brian Gray bring some magic into the studio! From sleight of hand to a live tarot reading, they may just have you believing...
Episode 41: Period Drama Part 2
August 14, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 87.6 MBLaurie B and Olivia Grace Traini are BACK! It's part 2 of menstruation melodrama! We get into some more stories, some period inspired trivia, and a menstrual cup inspired version of mad libs!
Episode 40: Period Drama Part 1
July 31, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBBloody geniuses Lauri B. and Olivia Grace Traini came by to cover the blood, guts, and glory of menstruation. Buckle up, because this is only part one!
Episode 39: Road Raging
July 17, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 179 MBMusician Morgan Erina drives by for an episode about touring, car trouble, and road rage -- and delivers far more than I ever could've imagined.
Episode 38: Patriot Dames
July 03, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBComedian and podcaster Robin Hitchcock returns to talk patriotism for our 4th of July episode and she has me seeing stars and stripes.
Episode 37: Tattooed Ladies
June 19, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBTattooed besties Molly Schweitzer and Leigh Ferraro-Cetra grace the studio with their presence, beauty, and lighthearted take on body art -- then they turn the trivia tables on me for once.
Episode 36: Release Me
May 29, 2017 06:08 - 1 hour - 122 MBMusicians Avi Diamond and Dan Styslinger offer up experience in releasing an album, from crowdfunding to cover art and release parties.
Episode 35: Face Value
May 22, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBMakeup mavens Annie Lawry and Cassandra Meloy dish on fav brands and ripoffs, share techniques, and we all confess our makeup mistakes.
Episode 34: Identity Crisis
May 15, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 167 MBI creep down memory lane with writer Andrea Laurion and we quickly remember how we weren't cool in high school. Let's all laugh about it!
Episode 33: The Mother Lode
May 08, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBActress, improviser, wife, and mother Kristy Nolen joined me for the Mother's Day episode. Spoiler alert: she brought stories about poo.
Episode 32: Behind the Curtain
May 01, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 177 MBPhotographer Lauren Zurchin and Production Manager Joanna Obuzor joined me to cover the peaks and valleys of creativity. Sometimes art ain't pretty.
Episode 31: Easter Buffy
April 24, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBWhat better time than Easter weekend to celebrate the one who saved us all and came back from the dead? It's the 20th anniversary of Buffy with superfans Kahmeela Adams and Newt Calkins. Come slay with us.
Episode 30: Everything's Fine!
April 17, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBWriter and actor Gayle Pazerski (@jiveturkey) returns for another episode, and this time we're getting mean about niceties.
Episode 29: Back in the Habit
April 03, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBSo what if it's been four years? We're jumping back in with the topic of habits joined by comedian/actress, marketing guru, and co-owner of Arcade Comedy Theater, Abby Fudor (@abbyfewdoor).
Episode 28: Start Me Up
December 02, 2013 13:00 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBMegan Etzel just might be the unofficial queen of start-ups. She gives us a peek inside start-up culture and brags about all the perks none of the rest of us are getting. Then we bask in the Thanksgiving afterglow, delving into a list of things we're grateful for that are completely superfluous and nonessential. Join us, won't you?
Episode 27: Games Edition LIVE at Arcade Comedy Theater!
September 23, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBAdd It Up Podcast tackles the topic of games with this special live event at Arcade Comedy Theater, featuring the improv of Valiant & Valiant and live music from The Wreckids!
Episode 26: Girl Talk
September 16, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBGayle Pazerski Stephenson stopped by for some girl talk and shit got REAL, yo. Eavesdrop on our conversation to find out what we said about you behind your back!
Episode 25: Bully for You
September 09, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBJosh Verbanets & Gab Bonesso have joined comical and musical forces to bring a fresh anti-bullying message to kids and adults all over Pittsburgh and nationwide. We chat about the inspiration behind their programming and have a few laughs along the way.
Episode 24: On Film with Sean Collier
September 02, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBIt seems as if the only thing writer & comic Sean Collier loves more than a good film is the chance to talk about it. We gab about his new movie discussion podcast, comedy, and our generation's tendency to try to do it all.
Episode 23: Road Trip! With Creative Briefs
July 29, 2013 16:44 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBCarl and John from the Creative Briefs podcast came by to compare road trip stories. Turns out Santa is real, friendship is maggots, and I should be dead by now.
Episode 22: Couch Surfing with Paul Tab
July 22, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBMusician and funny guy Paul Tabachneck crashed at our place on his way through Pittsburgh, so we figured house guests and couch surfing would make for a suitably awkward topic.
Episode 21: On TV
June 25, 2013 00:51 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBZach Simons has a theory that we consume TV the way previous generations consumed literature. Tune in (SEE WHAT I DID THERE) to hear more about his crazy theory and our favorite TV shows ever. We'll try to avoid spoilers!
Episode 20: Big Gay Episode
June 10, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBThe big gay episode with the big gay man! Mike Buzzelli comes by to talk marriage equality and Pride weekend.
Episode 19: Who's Your Daddy?
June 04, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBJohn Hancock and Joshua M. Patton join me to talk about having dads, being dads, and our favorite fictional fathers for this special Father's Day episode!
Episode 18: Karaoke Junkies
May 28, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBTwo singers and a DJ explore the strange and often hilarious entertainment phenomenon that is karaoke.
Episode 17: Kennywood's Open!
May 06, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 31 MBFriend and roller coaster enthusiast Chris Webber joins me to nerd out over his love of coaster design and construction, and we toss some stomach-dropping listener stories into the mix.
Episode 16: Grown Man Business with Aaron Kleiber
April 29, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBActor and comedian Aaron Kleiber is the hardest working Pittsburgh-based comic I know. I finally had the chance to corner him and ask annoying questions about the biz. Tune in and you'll find out why Aaron is one of my favorite funny people.
Episode 15: The Self-Proclaimed Cool Guy
April 22, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBMark Hayward is a world champion yo-yoer, juggler, and self-proclaimed cool guy. From Pittsburgh's Arcade Theater all the way to the Late Show with David Letterman, Mark brings us stories about the ups and downs of a professional variety performer.
Episode 14: Prohibitchin'
April 15, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBA drunk, an ex straight edge kid, and a teetotaler walk into a bar. Except it's not a bar, it's my basement studio, and we end up recording a whole podcast together. Do you have regrets from drinking and wish you could cut back? Or do you abstain because of your prudish upbringing? You can be a barfly on the wall for the entire conversation.
Episode 13: Born in a Small Town
April 08, 2013 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBWere you born in a small town? The kind where everybody knows your name, and not in a happy "Cheers" kind of way? I chat with my new pal Chris Brown about growing up in what Wikipedia literally classifies as a "village." Join us for this claustrophobic walk down memory lane.
Episode 12: Pranks a Lot
April 01, 2013 00:43 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBI'm not much of a practical joker myself, but the Cetras grew up in an Italian Catholic family with seven kids so they LOVE a good prank. Gabe and Steve take us on a walk down memory lane for this April Fools' episode!
Episode 11: Why the Long Facebook
March 24, 2013 22:23 - 1 hour - 31 MBAhh, The Facebook. We all love to hate it. Could we be more specific? Of course! John Hancock's boredom and desperate need for attention have driven him to dream up projects to do on good ol' FB. One could even say it has consumed him to a point. From the rules of unfriending to Facebook codependency, John gives us a glimpse inside his torrid love affair with the social network.
Episode 10: WrestleManiacs
March 11, 2013 04:05 - 1 hour - 29 MBI don't know about you, but I have never understood the love of pro wrestling. As luck would have it, a TON of my friends are long-time fans, and two of them graciously agreed to come on the show and win me over.
Episode 9: You Couldn't Pay Me Enough
February 19, 2013 03:22 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBWhat was your worst job ever? And how about gigs? Yeah man, we've all been there. Join me and comics Eric Donaldson and Derek Minto as we tell tales of the worst jobs and shows we've ever had to perform.
Episode 8: Don't Fear Le Reaper
January 28, 2013 19:07 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBAre you afraid of death? My old friend Doug Marshall asked that question of me recently, so we saved the discussion for the podcast. Doug's PhD thesis addressed this very topic, trying to understand how we find meaning in life and death through the tradition of the New Orleans jazz funeral.
Episode 7: Movers and Shakers
January 03, 2013 01:27 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBIt sucks having to move to a new town as a kid. Anne Marie Sweeney and I spent our childhoods repeatedly doing just that, and we tell you aaaaaaaall about it in this episode.
Episode 6: 48 Hour Film Frenzy
December 28, 2012 04:33 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBI chat with producer, movie buff, and organizer of the Pittsburgh 48 Hour Film Project, Kahmeela Adams-Friedson.
Episode 5: Sibling Revelry
December 10, 2012 00:50 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBIt's the holiday season, which means LOTS of family time. My older brother Andrew and I reminisce about what it was like growing up Twigg.
Episode 4: Serendipity Doo-Dah
November 12, 2012 02:30 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBFriend and comedian David Fedor and I wax philosophical about destiny and coincidence.
Minisode 3: Hawk the Vote
November 02, 2012 01:01 - 18 minutes - 8.33 MBDear friend and American patriot Robin Hitchcock and I tackle everyone's favorite topic: voting. I discuss briefly the reasons why I'm 33 and voting for the first time. Learn more at additwigg.com.
Episode 3: Love Your Body Day (Fabulous Junk)
October 17, 2012 03:38 - 57 minutes - 26.6 MBI chat body image, fat acceptance, and more with my friend Robin, trivia mistress and fellow blogger.
Episode 2: Halloween Special (Don't Be a Zombie)
October 08, 2012 02:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBTwo funny chicks in Pittsburgh reminisce about Halloweens of yore and give you unsolicited advice for this year's costume parties.