Ball Gag
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHosted by comedian Lulu Jovovich
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#34 - I Wanna Be Italy | BALL GAG
April 07, 2022 16:00 - 38 minutes - 68.3 MBWhat is up, listeners? It's been a month since the last episode of Ball Gag but not to worry, I'm back. I sit down this week to discuss what's been going on in my life for the past month, my current state of mind, and my goals for the future. I begin by relating my first headlining experience, my time as a featuring comic in Chicago, and an exciting upcoming show at the Hollywood Improv. I go into heavy detail regarding my thoughts on criticism and bullying, and how those necessarily make fo...
#33 - Killing | BALL GAG
March 04, 2022 07:45 - 48 minutes - 85.7 MBHello dear listeners! What a whirlwind of the past two weeks. This episode reflects that. I begin the podcast with some exciting news - I will be headlining at Mad House Comedy Club on Sunday, March 6th! I have a pretty revealing, excited discussion about the upcoming event. I incorporate my thoughts on the comedy community's traits as they relate to growth, e.g. judgments, expectations, and support. The episode takes a tonal turn (though not at all depressing) for the second half: here, I d...
#32 - Happy to be Here | BALL GAG
February 17, 2022 05:47 - 46 minutes - 82.4 MBHi people! It's me, Lulu, back with another episode of Ball Gag. I can't believe this is only my second podcast of the year, but alas, bitches (me) stay busy. From the start of the episode to about the midway point, I relate two main points. The first: how happy and grateful I am to have so many comedy dreams coming true. The second: why the Super Bowl half time show meant so much to me. In this first half, I also discuss why I think friendship break-ups are more devastating than relationshi...
#31 - Near Distance | BALL GAG
January 20, 2022 08:20 - 37 minutes - 67 MBHelloooooo everybody and welcome back to another episode of BALL GAG. This week's session features the spectrum of my passion (yes, I do have emotions) in both positive and negative contexts. First, I express my excitement in recent concert news and my anticipation for seeing the band TOOL. I touch on why ye olde rock music means so much to me before discussing my most recent performance at the San Diego Laugh Factory and the foolishness that ensued. I also reflect on an old dating method I ...
#30 - New Year But Better | BALL GAG
January 06, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 83 MBHappy New Year from Ball Gag! I really really really really was not expecting to have taken so much time off from the podcast, but here we are! This week, I sit down to recap what's been going on in my life during the hiatus. That includes trips, comedy, and two stints of illness. Regardless, I keep it fun and insightful. I first detail some social problems that arose in the month of December, my hatred of fake friends, and hosting a real friend at my home for nearly a week. I explain how th...
#29 - Pretty Dynamic | BALL GAG
November 11, 2021 07:53 - 44 minutes - 78.2 MBHello there! Is this going to become a biweekly podcast? I'm not sure, but it's looking like my schedule might make it so. Anyway, it's great to be back in my studio and discuss some of the latest problems, events, and loves that have been plaguing my mind. I start off this week's episode by relating some of the feedback on this podcast, vaguely addressing some comedy drama at both low and high levels, and explaining why accomplishments can add stress to your life. I get into a potentially c...
#28 - Reinvigorated! | BALL GAG
October 29, 2021 00:17 - 47 minutes - 83.8 MBHi there! You may have noticed there was a small gap in Ball Gag episodes, but not to worry -- we're back this week. This episode is special to me because it's the first one I've recorded in several months where I felt a return to my usual, thoughtful self without forcing any discussion. I recount recent experiences with castings for TV and print, pat myself on the back for some home improvements, and explain reactions to when a child is more artistic- or scientifically-minded. I also engage...
#27 - Far and Wide | BALL GAG
October 14, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 69.5 MBHello and happy Thursday! It's time for another episode of BALL GAG! This week I cover a broad range of topics, from comedy to music to linguistics. I detail my experience at the San Diego Laugh Factory, how my peers reacted to that experience, and why I've been getting over certain insecurities. I also go on a brief rant about dream interpretation, realize why you need to know toxic people in order to create, and deliver some hot takes on the rock and roll music. I wrap up by comparing smal...
#26 - The Ambition! | BALL GAG
October 07, 2021 18:47 - 49 minutes - 87.3 MBOh, hello! BALL GAG is back this week after a short break, and I'm ready to stir the pot. Specifically, I sit down to discuss in detail my thoughts on my comic peers. What does that entail? I relate my observations on various individuals and groups of open micers in terms of their ambition, talent, bitterness, world views, and desire for success. It's something I don't discuss directly with my friends and peers, but that I felt was important enough to get out there somewhere. Additionally, I...
#25 - Willing and Able | BALL GAG
September 24, 2021 00:44 - 42 minutes - 74.7 MBHello and good week to you! This week's episode of BALL GAG comes at a later hour, but rest assured -- the topics are still hot. I discuss my recent visit to Phoenix, Arizona, try to explain some recent sadness, and mock myself for some of my romantic choices. I also go over my disillusionment with holidays such as Halloween, my awareness of wealth as a child, and my frustration regarding "my type" of men. Perhaps the most interesting topic? The effects of birth control on women's ability to...
#24 - Tragedy + Time | BALL GAG
September 16, 2021 06:36 - 44 minutes - 79.5 MBHello listeners! I am back this week with another episode of my favorite podcast! We've got a range of topics on our hands with this one: death, comedy, plastic surgery, and everything in between. I start off with some closing remarks (is that appropriate?) on my dead comic friends and the major realization I came to regarding my own mortality and funeral plans. I reference Shakespeare's "salad days," question outdoor movie screenings in cemeteries, and mention the lasting bonds that I've ma...
#23 - The Return | BALL GAG
September 09, 2021 16:56 - 51 minutes - 91.5 MBAfter a month-long gap, BALL GAG is back! I'm so happy to type those words! This week's episode starts off with some fun takes on my movie experience during the past few weeks. I talk about working on set in New Jersey, New York, and Texas, relive some highlights and lowlights with the cast and crew, and provide some unique opinions on the ~art~ of acting. On a more relatable level, I discuss human behavior and the brief fear I felt about being forgotten by my peers in Los Angeles. The secon...
#22 - Where is My Mind? | BALL GAG
August 05, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 74 MBIt's the last BALL GAG Thursday for a while! This week, I relive my experience performing at the Brea Improv, detail upcoming plans regarding all things Hollywood, and discuss my deep-rooted appreciation for encouragement. I also explain what happens when I get competitive (NSFW), why I'm bad at curating presents, and why I don't respond to online strangers. The most interesting part of the episode? I reflect on the impact of mental health awareness, its extremes, and posit that such extreme...
#21 - Wet and Wild! | BALL GAG
July 29, 2021 06:08 - 45 minutes - 81.8 MBWelcome back listeners! I may have lost some of you with the last episode, but I promise this one is a hell of a lot *spicier.* The main story? A wild night at the Comedy Store full of confrontation, nudity, and DRAMA. I also recall a creepy experience with a stranger at a grocery store, rationally discuss some disparities between men and women in comedy, and explain why - despite it all - I feel as though things are looking brighter. After a heated rant about passive aggression, I wrap up b...
#20 - Men, Mentor, Mental | BALL GAG
July 22, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 74.4 MBHello listeners, and welcome to another episode of BALL GAG! After a short hiatus, I am back this week to discuss all things personal and professional. I recap the details of my recent break up and the range of reflections surrounding it, as well as the delay of an acting role. I share my anxieties about the social requirements for success, explain an odd Covid interaction in my building's elevator, and discuss why even the most independent people need help from time to time. My mood remains...
#19 - Time is a Mystery | BALL GAG
July 08, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 85.9 MBGreetings listeners! Boy, are you in for a wild ride. This week's episode of BALL GAG is undoubtedly the most mystical and existential. I explain my experiences with something that resembles disassociation, try to figure out why time is such an elusive and ever-changing beast, and detail how this all relates to spirituality. I explicitly retell a story I never thought I'd share: the time I had what I can only describe as a vision. What? Yes, and I know how that sounds. Worry not, this episod...
#18 - Silly Security! | BALL GAG
July 01, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 89.7 MBOh! It's Thursday and we're coming in hot with another episode of BALL GAG. This week is full of bangers. I announce a cool opportunity I have in the world of Hollywood, detail my experience nearly falling into a pyramid scheme, and recount some interesting social interactions. I explain how standoffishness is a veil for social anxiety, explore why some women in comedy may be able to rise so quickly, and even touch on the effects of human flatulence on pets. What? Yes - so tune in and hear t...
#17 - Back in the Saddle | BALL GAG
June 24, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 80.9 MBOh, hello! BALL GAG is back after a two-week hiatus. Fresh from my sick bed and from vacation, I sit down this week to recount my trip to Mexico, ponder the active use of empathy, and delve deeper into "perfectionism." I highlight various observations during my travels, explain why judgment is not the worst thing in the world, and make progress in the deletion of certain anxieties. This one is fun, wry, dry, and ever-so existential. Listen or don't! #ballgagpodcast Instagram:...
#16 - Silence is Loud | BALL GAG
June 03, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 87.5 MBGreetings listeners and welcome to another episode of BALL GAG. In episode 16, I sit down with a reinvigorated lust for my podcast and get pretty deep. I reflect on the preteen summer camp experience that made me realize I was an atheist and how memories of it have changed over time. I also discuss evolution of self at length - a theme you'll notice has recurred frequently. Finally, I wrap up with a deep exploration into "the silent treatment," its causes, and the damage it inflicts. I get s...
#15 - Let's Get Interpersonal | BALL GAG
May 27, 2021 16:25 - 41 minutes - 74.4 MBOh hello! Welcome to another episode of BALL GAG. This week's episode is a great representation of being socially stunted! Ah! I reflect on losing my place in "Comic Wars," the anxiety of doing roast battles, and remind myself of my true calling. Also, I discuss my discomfort with giving people compliments, the difficulty of being in prolonged social situations, and the fear of losing your edge. IT'S A GOOD ONE FOR THE SOCIALLY ANXIOUS AND INTROVERTED. Listen or don't! #ballgagpodcast...
#14 - A Roast and a Toast | BALL GAG
May 20, 2021 16:26 - 44 minutes - 79.8 MBHello, it's Thursday! Welcome to another fiery episode of BALL GAG. This week, I reveal some relationship updates, threaten another future roastee, and dare to explore a testy facet of feminism. I discuss difficulties maintaining momentum and networking, highlight potential hypocrisy within "female empowerment," and realize that you have to be okay with yourself before you invite relationships into your life. This episode is probably my most passionate yet! Listen or don't! #ballgagpodcas...
#13 - Make It Happen! | BALL GAG
May 14, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 68.3 MBOh, hello! Yes, it's a Friday, but we've got a new episode of BALL GAG! This week, I hastily describe my first roast experience, detail why I got the Covid vaccine, and analyze the power of manifestation. I run through some other fun news, explain my need for positive self-talk, and try to figure out what is running life as we know it behind the scenes. I get mean, I get ponderous, and that might just be the subtitle of my future autobiography. Listen or don't! #ballgagpodcast ...
#12 - For the Culture | BALL GAG
May 06, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 85 MBWelcome to the twelfth episode of BALL GAG! This week, I explore culture, fetish, porn, and more. I explain my Eastern European roots and the cultures that impacted my life most, try to figure out why different cultures are fetishized through the eras, and wage war on notions of conformity. I also detail the different superstitions I grew up hearing and posit that they are just reactions to bad behavior. UNPACK IT WITH ME. #ballgagpodcast Instagram: @ballgagpodast Lulu @lulujo...
#11 - Fight or Flirt | BALL GAG
April 29, 2021 15:36 - 46 minutes - 83.3 MBGreetings listeners! Welcome to another spicy episode of BALL GAG. This week, I sit down to relive my high school experience, witnessing a set-to at a party, and people's reactions to the men I've dated. I also examine reactions to violence vs. notions of civility, posit two types of flirting, and relate an odd tale of having a female stalker on social media. LET'S GET INTO IT. #ballgagpodcast Instagram: @ballgagpodast Lulu @lulujovovich Twitter: @ballgagpodcast @lulujovovic...
#10 - For the Love of Language | BALL GAG
April 22, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 78.5 MBAfter a two-week hiatus, the tenth-ever episode of BALL GAG is here! Listen up! This week, I talk egos, shows, and UFOs. I delve into the concept of linguistic accommodation as it relates to the N-word, explore the recent admissions of alien contact, and humanity's desperate search for meaning. As for the more jovial points? Comedy crushes, fifth-grade trauma, and songs that guide sexual exploration. Listen or don't! #ballgagpodcast Instagram: @ballgagpodast Lulu @lulujovovich Twitte...
#9 - Comedic Conspiracy! | BALL GAG
April 08, 2021 15:15 - 46 minutes - 82.6 MBHi guys! Welcome to another fiery episode of BALL GAG. This week, I sit down and get HEATED. I talk about professional drama in the comedy world, cancel culture, and the minds of conspiracy theorists. I delve into hypocrisy within wokeness, my problem with people who make you grovel when apologizing, and friends who think you owe them something. While silly, this one is rife with human and cultural observations. Listen or don't! #ballgagpodcast Instagram: @ballgagpodast Lulu @lulujo...
#8 - Young & Restless | BALL GAG
April 01, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 84.2 MBGreetings to all! Looks like spring time is bringing up that youthful angst and virility! This week I sit down to discuss prostitution, TikTok, Lil Nas X, "situationships," flashing, and more! I also recount my unusually social weekend, my thoughts on marriage, and the story of my birth. I may have been dehydrated during the recording, but the topics are soaking wet. Watch or don't! #ballgagpodcast Instagram: @ballgagpodast Lulu @lulujovovich Twitter: @ballgagpodcast @lulujovov...
#7 - Who Asked You? | BALL GAG
March 25, 2021 22:13 - 48 minutes - 85.6 MBHelloooooooo happy Thursday and welcome to another episode of BALL GAG. This week, I answer questions from strangers and comics, discuss what makes for the best of friendships, and hash out some opinions on social media. This is a silly one full of hacky gags, self-derision, and easy riffs. Hear me roar! Eeeek! #ballgagpodcast Instagram: @ballgagpodast Lulu @lulujovovich Twitter: @ballgagpodcast @lulujovovich Music: Alex Gelinas IG: @alexjulyness Graphics: Daniel Ruczko ...
#6 - Flying Solo | BALL GAG
March 18, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 87.6 MBHappy Thursday! It's me, Lulu, welcoming you to another episode of BALL GAG. This week, I sit down solo and... to be honest, kind of bare my soul with you. I talk eye contact during sex, having sporadic anxiety, and how good the brain is at protecting itself. I laugh at myself, reflect on my legitimately happy childhood, and do a brief analysis of past relationships. Know me or don't! #ballgagpodcast Instagram: @ballgagpodast Lulu @lulujovovich Twitter: @ballgagpodcast @lulujovovi...
#5 - No Home, New Habits | BALL GAG
March 12, 2021 00:43 - 1 hour - 132 MBIt's that time of week again! In the newest episode of BALL GAG, Ryan and Lulu recount their time in Austin, discuss how they've become better comedians, and why Ryan is moving! Ryan also talks about why he's a great boyfriend, his history of punching kids, and why he moved around so much as a child. Lulu brings up victimhood in the media, the root of her social anxiety, and the time she was slapped in middle school. This is a juicy episode, to say the least! Watch or don't. #ballgagpodca...
#4 - So Addictive | BALL GAG
March 04, 2021 19:53 - 1 hour - 125 MBAfter a week-long break, we're back! In this episode, Ryan details his history of substance abuse and Lulu opens up about her struggle with anorexia. Ryan teaches Lulu and our audience about how to make money writing erotica. The hosts also tackle other serious topics (with wit and levity), such as sex addiction, codependency, roast beef, and what's going on with Chris D'Elia. Watch or don't! #ballgagpodcast Instagram: @ballgagpodast Lulu @lulujovovich Ryan @ryanjosephcomedy Twitt...
SPECIAL EDITION | RYAN'S KILL TONY EXPERIENCE IN AUSTIN
February 22, 2021 17:33 - 15 minutes - 27.8 MBEXCLUSIVE: Ryan recounts the story of his latest experience on KILL TONY. As ever, Ryan's performance on Kill Tony is controversial, heated, and memorable. Watch our video to get all of the gory details on his fiery encounter with Tony Hinchcliffe, RedBan, and the Kill Tony audience live in Austin. #ballgagpodcast Instagram: @ballgagpodast Lulu @lulujovovich Ryan @ryanjosephcomedy Twitter: @ballgagpodcast @lulujovovich @ryanjosephcomic Music: Alex Gelinas IG: @alexjulyness Grap...
#3 - Alone Together | BALL GAG
February 18, 2021 22:45 - 58 minutes - 105 MBIn our spiciest episode yet, Lulu and Ryan tackle love languages, the mile high club, why they'll both be single forever, and how that makes them better comics. Ryan discusses his god-given onus to tell controversial jokes, and Lulu explains how doing stand up is the closest she'll come to being a rock star. Thank you all for the support! Instagram: @ballgagpodast Lulu @lulujovovich Ryan @ryanjosephcomedy Twitter: @ballgagpodcast @lulujovovich @ryanjosephcomic Music: Alex Gelinas IG:...
#2 - Everybody Lies | BALL GAG
February 12, 2021 00:10 - 1 hour - 124 MBIn the second ever episode of BALL GAG, Ryan explains why women have evolved to become expert liars and Lulu describes the best ways to break up with a man. They also complain about ego, jealousy, and being too beautiful for their own good. Listen or don't! Instagram: @ballgagpodast Lulu @lulujovovich Ryan @ryanjosephcomedy Twitter: @ballgagpodcast @lulujovovich @ryanjosephcomic Music: Alex Gelinas IG: @alexjulyness Graphics: Daniel Ruczko IG: @danielruczko Website: https://...
BALL GAG | The Premiere!
February 04, 2021 06:51 - 1 hour - 119 MBWelcome to the show! Meet Lulu Jovovich and Ryan Joseph, two LA-based comedians and friends who talk all things comedy, sex, psychology, and more! In this episode, Lulu and Ryan tell stories from their romantic pasts, discuss their distaste for babies, and give extremely unwise dating advice. Listen or don't!