Reluctantly Here
54 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsComedians Kathryn Giromini and Katie Arroyo reluctantly discuss all the things they're reluctantly interested in.
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#054 The Magic Man with Adam Parisi
January 29, 2019 11:30 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThis week Kathryn and Katie have a very special guest; comedic magician, Adam Parisi. Adam tells the women how to become a magician, what trick wow'd him the most, and all the magician gossip. This is a wildly entertaining episode, whether you're into magic, comedy, or just enjoy great stories. Music: Heart: Magic Man
#053 Aye Aye with Kirsten Logan
January 23, 2019 11:30 - 45 minutes - 44.2 MBKathryn and Katie are joined by Rhode Island comic Kirsten Logan for a quick episode, to talk about anything except comedy. They talk about cow tongues, aye-ayes, and how to play bigger or better. Music: Beach House: Lemon Glow
#052 Bye Bye Manners
January 15, 2019 11:30 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBIt's a new year and Kathryn's got a new attitude, and its a nasty one! Listen to Kathryn and Katie debate politeness, road rage, and how that fits into comedy. Music: Alice Cooper: No More Mr. Nice Guy
#051 Where There's Smoke
December 19, 2018 11:30 - 45 minutes - 44.3 MBKathryn and Katie talk about PC culture in television and movies and how that has affected comedy writing today. They also get surprised mid podcast and Kathryn does the dumbest thing Katie has ever seen her do. Music: Sean Kingston: Fire Burning
#050 Skin Flaps
December 12, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIt's our 50th episode!! So we celebrated by talking about skin flaps and armpit hair! Kathryn also talks about the palace her boyfriend's dad lives in, and Katie talks about whether it's OK to sing (sign) along with a sign language concert. Music: Thomas Dolby: She blinded me with science
#049 Bad Girls In A Barn
December 05, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBKathryn talks about what it was like to grow up in a strict Christian household and tells us about how she used to speak in tongues. Katie talks about coming out and a time she was discriminated against. Music: Pistol Annies: Hell On Heels
#048 Kathryn G.I.
November 28, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBKatie and Kathryn talk about mental toughness. Who has it, who wants it, and who could maybe have it if they were born with a different body. Music: Matthew Wilder: Break My Stride
#047 The Co-Winners
November 14, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBKathryn and Katie sit down with Reluctantly Here favorite, comic Laura Manasewich (AKA the heart of Laura) to discuss the most insane comedy competition experience they each have ever shared. Music: Simple Minds: Don't You Forget About Me
#046 The Haunters
November 07, 2018 11:00 - 52 minutes - 50.2 MBKathryn's discovered a new potential fetish; terrorizing people. Katie cant remember if she does comedy any more. Music: Nathaniel Rateliff: You Worry Me
#045 Chuck And Brad From Rhode Archipelago
October 31, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBThis week Kathryn and Katie are joined by comedy duo Chuck Staton and Brad ROARRRR (Rohrer). They talk about the latest Halloween movie, what it's like to produce a comedy show unlike any other comedy show, and the greatest prank Chuck ever played on Brad. Chuck also shared a heartfelt story about the time he got arrested (there's an enema involved). Get tickets for Brad and Chuck's next show in Providence, RI: https://www-ricomedyconnection-com.seatengine.com//shows/88520 Foll...
#044 The Reddington Effect
October 25, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBKatie and Kathryn return to the basement with special guest, comedian Peter Angelo! Pete talks about coming out as gay on stage, tells some epic drinking stories, and why feet are just for shoes. Kathryn uses this episode as an opportunity to compare toes and footabilities. It gets weird. Music: Grouplove: Tongue Tied
#043: The Vampire Calendars
October 04, 2018 10:00 - 57 minutes - 55.2 MBKathryn talks about getting attacked by a pantsless human in the morning before work. Then Kathryn and Katie talk about Kathryn's weird calendar habits, and her Vampire Diary fantasies. Katie also talks about her techniques for negging and hitting on people. Music: Radiohead: Creep
#042 I'm Gonna F*ck This Clown
September 27, 2018 22:58 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBKathryn and Katie sit down with comic Colleen Genevieve to talk about the time she got dumped...by a clown. Colleen talks about meeting at a rave, and what it's like to date the top clown in Texas. Follow Colleen on social media: IG: @Colleengenevievee Music: Frank Sinatra: Send In The Clowns
#041 Out Of The Woods
September 19, 2018 10:30 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThe hike is over! Kathryn, Katie, and Cartwheels relive Kathryn's first hike in the white mountains. Music: Taylor Swift: Out of the Woods
#040 Into The Wild
September 12, 2018 10:30 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBKathryn gets ready to join Katie and Cartwheels on their annual hiking trip into the white mountains. She's not happy about it either. Music: Von Trapp Family: Climb Every Mountain
#039 The Case Of The Missing Teeth
August 22, 2018 10:30 - 53 minutes - 51.4 MBKathryn is fresh off taking speed or something in this episode! Katie talks about buying her first responsible car, Kathryn talks about the time she lost her teeth...for three days. Music: The Knocks: Ride Or Die
#038 Atomic Wedgie
August 15, 2018 10:30 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBKathryn and Katie talk about seeing a surprise strip tease during a comedy showcase, being the crazy fun aunt, and how Kathryn got an atomic wedgie. Music: Beach Boys: Fun, Fun, Fun
#037 Panic!
August 08, 2018 10:30 - 1 hour - 59 MBKathryn and Katie record in the car before they participate in a roast battle. Kathryn as the beginnings of an actual panic attack while recording and Katie tries to calm her down by explaining the gory details of their upcoming hiking trip. They also talk about how they got in trouble online. Scandalous! Music: The Smiths: Panic
#036 Can I Pet Your Kitty
August 01, 2018 10:30 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBThis week Kathryn and Katie have the outrageous and hilarious Alan Fitzgerald as a guest. They talk about censorship in comedy, worst jobs, weird roommates, and the time Alan shut down an open mic with one performance. Music: Tears for Fears: Everybody wants to rule the world
#035 Wear Me Wash Me
July 25, 2018 10:30 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBKathryn and Katie talk about inspirational quotes, stage personas, drinking as an adult, and what would happen if they switched bodies for a day. They also talk about Katie's wild drinking days. Music: George Michael : I Want Your Sex
#34 Never A Bridesmaid
July 18, 2018 10:30 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBWe sit down with Kathryn's college friend Maggie to find out why Kathryn was such a terrible friend, how she got kicked out of two weddings, and what Christian girls do in college. Music: Cardi B: I do
#033 Umami
July 11, 2018 17:13 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBKathryn and Katie talk about the Portland Maine Comedy Fest, Sad Living Room Open Mics, and well, umami. What is umami? Where can you find umami? We give you the answers! Music: Cigarettes After Sex: Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby
#032 Lady Brains
July 04, 2018 13:55 - 55 minutes - 54 MBKathryn and Katie discuss the controversial standup comedy Netflix special "Nanette". They also discuss selling out, open casket body confidence, and performing comedy after not sleeping for 24 hours. Music: No Doubt: I'm Just A Girl
#031 Relax
June 27, 2018 10:15 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBKathryn and Katie are back from their hiatus and this time they have guest and podcaster, Chad Davis! They talk about why Kathryn and Chad cant relax at a spa, living that robe life, and Chad's favorite part of hosting. They also take time to talk about Kathryn's unusual admiration of Dwayne the Rock, Johnson. Music: Frankie Goes to Hollywood: Relax!
#030 Who's Gonna Be the Benny
June 13, 2018 10:30 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBKathryn and Katie talk about being a fashion victim, producing comedy shows, and how important the host is. They also pontificate on who's gonna be the Benny in the CT comedy scene. Music: Madonna: This Used To Be My Playground
#029 Roller Girl
June 07, 2018 10:31 - 1 hour - 66 MBKathryn and Katie welcome special guest Laura Manasewich back, and this time with the sound ON! Laura brings a kazoo. Kathryn tells us some crazy craigslist shit she's gotten into, including the time she almost worked on a porn movie set. Katie tries to talk about comedy, but whats the point. Music: Got to Give it up, pt 1: Marvin Gaye
#028 The Gambler
May 30, 2018 10:30 - 59 minutes - 57.7 MBKathryn and Katie talk about their first kiss. They also give some advice on how not to act like a date rapist. Katie also talks about the time she was a poker fiend and lived at a casino. Music: Kenny Rogers: The Gambler
#027 Roasted!
May 23, 2018 10:30 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBKathryn and Katie talk about Katie's first roast battle. Katie talks about getting roasted by a guy on tinder. Music: Cigarettes after Sex: Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby
#026 Pouty Clown
May 16, 2018 10:30 - 57 minutes - 53.9 MBKathryn and Katie sit down with comedian Dennis Mello to talk about nicknames, Nichole Auclair, and pouty clowns. Music: Beach House: Lemon Glow
#025 Look At Me
May 09, 2018 10:00 - 59 minutes - 57.1 MBKathryn and Katie talk about the craziest heckler Katie ever had, chasing goals to soul search, and other stuff. Just listen...and LOOK AT ME! Music: Robin Thicke: Look At Me
#024 You Belong Here
May 02, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBKathryn and Katie talk about meal prepping, control issues, and Michelle Wolf's White House Correspondence Dinner set. Music: Nathaniel Rateliff: You Worry Me
#023 Iris With The Good Jokes
April 25, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBKathryn talks about her experiences at the Women in Comedy Festival and Katie talks about losing a comedy contest. They also argue ferociously about protein bars. Music: Dreamers: Wolves (You Got Me) Music choice taken off of @JOE_REDDS Spotify playlist: walking the streets Follow Women in Comedy Festival! IG: @womenincomedyfestival Twitter: @WICF
#022 Ernie Has No Eyebrows!
April 19, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBKathryn and Katie talk about peeing in the ocean, travelling abroad, and Katie reveals a disturbing revelation about a beloved Sesame Street character. Music: Black Keys: Lonely Boy
#021 Love Disconnection
April 11, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBKathryn and Katie sit down and have a serious (?) talk about Kathryn's romantic future. Music: Foreigner: I want to know what love is
#020 Mysterious Heating Machine
April 04, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBKathryn and Katie sit down with podcaster, DJ, Comic, and hair model, Brandon Smith. They talk about aversions to microwaves, reheating lettuce, and grocery shopping at gas stations. They also talk about Brandon's growing interest in meditation and whether there's room for Jesus in non-Christian religions. Brandon reveals a potential new career path. Check out Brandon's podcast: Brandon's Bonanza Music: Pink Floyd: Great Gig in the Sky
#019 Nomadic Lobster
March 28, 2018 10:30 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBKathryn and Katie sit down with standup comic Pat Boyle to discuss his epic history of secret keeping and charades. They talk about the time Pat tricked a friend for an entire 6 months, and the epic secret he and his family kept from his girlfriend! Follow Pat: IG: @shark_williams Music: The B-52s: Rock Lobster
#018 Fun Monster
March 21, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBKathryn and Katie sit down with all around funny girl, Laura Manasewich to talk about comedy, fat vaginas, obstacle races, and bachelorette parties. This episode HILARIOUS! Follow Laura: Twitter: @sassyMzManassy IG: @SassyManassy Music: Rolling Stones: Sway
#017 Oh Daddy!
March 14, 2018 02:53 - 1 hour - 75 MBKathryn and Katie sit down with comic Jimmy Blair to discuss having meltdowns on stage, calling 911, and playing "Who's in my mouth?". It gets weird. Music: Radiohead: Creep
#016 Funny Girls
March 07, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBKathryn rants and explains why she isn't Barbara Streisand. Katie reveals something else that she's a failure at. They also talk about the CT's Got Talent Show and gossip about CT comedians. Music: Barbara Streisand: Funny Girl
#015 Hoop Dreams
February 28, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBKathryn and Katie sit down with comedian Liz Moniz for bloody marys and gossip!! They discuss how an intense rivalry inspired Liz to start stand up and her wild performance at her first show. They also give listeners a very detailed description of Kathryn's home, since she invited the girls into the lair for the first time (and probably the last time)... Follow Liz Moniz: IG: @lizz_monizz_comedy Music: Intro: zackdavid.com Kendrick Lamar, SZA: All The Stars
#014 Toddler Jesus
February 22, 2018 11:57 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBKathryn and Katie talk about Kathryn's worst heckler, milk crates, and Kathryn's problems with nativity scenes.
#013 Birthday Butt
February 14, 2018 11:55 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBKathryn and Katie talk about getting headshots, using hair dryers for places other than your head, and the times they almost died. Music: REM: Shiny, Happy, People Melanie Martinez: Dead to Me
#012 Maybe I Shouldn't Be Here
February 07, 2018 11:17 - 52 minutes - 58.2 MBKatie and Kathryn discuss pole dancing comedy shows, lucky numbers, and the fact that people are reluctant to admit things they've done to get into a relationship. Music: REM: Shiny, Happy, People Amy Shark: Adore
#011 A Lizard Stole My Boyfriend
January 31, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBKathryn rants about PDA, Katie brags about aggressively friending comics James Goff and Gina Brillion, and they ruminate on whether comics WANT to offend people. They also discuss things people did to break up with someone. They realize people are runners, hiders, liars, and lizard lovers. Music: REM: Shiny, Happy, People Neil Sedaka: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
#010 Big Taco, Little Taco
January 24, 2018 12:00 - 58 minutes - 66.3 MBKatie and Kathryn talk about their obsession with comedian Brian Beaudoin, whether ovens come with "storage drawers", and how Katie got her aggressive helpfulness from her dad. Music: REM: Shiny Happy People Danzig: Mother
#009 I Wanted That Burrito More Than A Baby
January 17, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBKathryn and Katie talk about getting heckled. Kathryn also talks about getting fabric shamed at a bridal shop and Katie talks about that time she scared a homeless man. They also share stories from listeners, including the time comic Liz Moniz scared her husband with a burrito. MUSIC: REM: Shiny Happy People Parry Gripp: This Is The Best Burrito I've Ever Had
#008 Ramp Tramp
January 10, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBKatie and Kathryn discuss Katie's recent discovery that she was indeed a ramp tramp, despite her best efforts. They also talk about Kathryn's drinking problem and whether having webbed feet means you ate your twin. Music: REM: Shiny Happy People Avril Lavigne: Sk8ter Boi
#007 The Laura Heart And Other Magical Thinking
January 03, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBKatie and Kathryn discuss how Kathryn can "get her groove at all" by taking burlesque classes, how Katie doesn't try anything she might fail at (aside from driving), and how Kathryn might be a closeted aggressive friend. They also discuss the time magical thinking failed Kathryn when she needed it most and they get interrupted by a bitch named Rita. MUSIC: R.E.M.: Shiny Happy People Beck: Loser
#006 Bathrooms Are For Lovers
December 20, 2017 16:36 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBKathryn and Katie discuss relationship bathroom rituals, the good half of musicals, and when it's appropriate to steal food from a family Christmas party banquet. Kathryn also tries to kill the mood by talking about cancer, personal tragedy, and finding your voice as a comic. Music: REM: Shiny, Happy, People Kendrick Lamar: LOVE (Featuring Zacari)
#005 Dr. Princeton
December 13, 2017 03:16 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBKathryn and Katie discuss things that weren't true, including the time Kathryn pretended to go to Princeton. They also discuss getting sad drunk, blowing off the owner of a comedy club while trying to impress said owner, and serving cookies on a spoon. Music: REM: Shiny Happy People Fleetwood Mac: Little Lies