Let's Get Lit with Blaze Mancillas
By Blaze Mancillas
Let's Get Lit with Blaze MancillasApr 07, 2021
Chapter 27. Epilogue with Joanne Filan
The final chapter! Comedian Joanne Filan joins the story right at the exciting conclusion. Joanne makes all the connections between the story and our current pandemic. Also, has Joanne Filan ever been to a strip club? Does she even know what a strip club is? Find out!
Follow Joanne on instagram!
@joannefilan
Follow Joanne on twitter!
@joannefilan
Check out Joanne's website!
http://m.upstreamcomedy.com/
Music by Gilv.
Chapter 26. Wreckage with Vannessa Jackson
Comedian, host and late night writer Vannessa Jackson joins the exciting near conclusion of our alien adventure. After all our protagonist has been through, Vannessa thinks it's a shame he didn't acknowledge all those that helped him along the way. The point of doing good deeds is to get that sweet shout out, right?
Follow Vannessa on Instagram!
@Nnessleigh
Follow Vannessa on Twitter!
@Nnessleigh
Check out Vannessa's website!
https://www.veryvannessa.com/
Music by Cosmic Sound.
Chapter 25. Dead London with Marcela Onyango
Brooklyn based comedian, writer and proud anarchist Marcela Onyango is all for the social restructuring that the Martians have forced on society. In a post apocalyptic world will cities be overrun by adorable pure bred pups? Who knows, but Marcela doesn't think it would be so bad.
Follow Marcela on Instagram!
@Majua88
Follow Marcela on twitter!
@MarcelaAjua
Music by Ioseb Tverdsky.
Chapter 24. The Man on Putney Hill with Ophira Eisenberg
Ophira Eisenberg, Brooklyn based comedian, author and host of NPR's Ask Me Another joins this dialogue filled chapter. Yay dialogue! If you had the chance to start a new society after an apocalypse, what would it look like? Our protagonist meets a survivor who has a lot of thoughts and Ophira is skeptical.
Follow Ophira on instagram and twitter!
@OphiraE
Listen to Ophira on NPR!
https://www.npr.org/programs/ask-me-another/
Check out Ophira's website!
https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/
Watch Ophira on HULU!
https://www.upearlytonight.com/p/1
Check out Ophira's book!
https://www.amazon.com/Screw-Everyone-Sleeping-Way-Monogamy/dp/1580054390/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16FAZKRXQXTG0&dchild=1&keywords=ophira+eisenberg&qid=1615052332&sprefix=ophira%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1
Music by Gilv.
Chapter 23. The Work of Fifteen Days with Gus Constantellis
Native New Yorker, comedian and TV writer Gus Constantellis has very little faith in our protagonist's ability to survive, but is he hot? Gus asks the burning questions of our cowardly hero who has been hiding in an abandoned building from the Martians.
Check out Gus on twitter, instagram and tiktok!
@ConstantlyGus
Music by Ashot Danielyan.
Chapter 22. The Stillness with Nina Kharoufeh
Comedian, actor, producer and children's book author Nina Kharoufeh joins the alien adventure. Nina, a devoted animal lover, admit she could never harm a cute puppy, even if it meant her own survival was at stake. How sweet! Nina also tells a tale about being saved by a famous rapper while river rafting with Dave Chappelle.
Follow Nina on Instagram!
@Ninakharoufeh
Buy Nina's book!
https://www.amazon.com/Im-Princess-Too-Nina-Kharoufeh/dp/1728321921/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=im+a+princess+too&qid=1614639760&sr=8-1
Music by Ferenc Gyetvai
Chapter 21. The Death of the Curate with Ian Fidance
Things get extra saucy with comedian, writer and actor Ian Fidance. Our protagonist has been running for his life and hiding from Martians but somehow that gets Ian all hot and bothered.
Check out Ian's website!
http://www.ianfidance.com/
Follow Ian on instagram and twitter!
@ianimal69
Check out Ian's SiriusXM show!
https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/raw-dog-comedy
Music by Ambient Sound.
Chapter 20. The Days of Imprisonment with Matt Bellassai
Comedian, writer and social media star Matt Bellassai was the type of kid that took pride in reading the thickest book in school. Matt crams all his wealth of knowledge and frustration with humankind in this chapter that seems all too familiar to the world in which we are currently living.'
Follow Matt!
@MattBellassai
Check out Matt's website!
https://www.mattbellassai.com/
Listen to his podcast!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unhappy-hour-with-matt-bellassai/id1253622346
Buy his book!
https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Awful-Observations-Matt-Bellassai/dp/1501166492/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=matt+bellassai&qid=1611788788&sr=8-1
Chapter 19. What We Saw from the Ruined House with Jhanelle Dionne
Jhanelle Dionne, comedian creator and host from Canada and based in NYC joins the show! We learn the gritty and gross details of the Martians that never seem to stop moving. Jhanelle finds herself a little envious of these alien invaders and their freedom from dating apps and drama.
Follow Jhanelle on instagram and twitter!
@jhanelledionne
Check out Jhanelle's website!
https://www.jhanelledionne.com/
Music by Gilv.
Chapter 18. Underfoot with May Durand
Comedian, actor and self professed sci-fi nerd May Durand knows what it takes to survive a Martian invasion. Don't do business with your friends and don't try to outrun aliens with them either. The hot ones will be the first to go!
Follow May on Instagram!
@may_durand
Follow May on twitter!
@OooHelloMay
Music by Ashot Danielyan.
Chapter 17. The "Thunder Child" with Paco Romane
Paco Romane, who holds the distinction of twice being named the funniest comedian in San Francisco joins the podcast! Paco drops some expertise on the etymology of a very rude hand gesture that the Brits use to tell people to piss off. Paco not only provides his wealth of knowledge but also brings his hilarious array of sound effects for this action packed chapter!
Follow Paco on social media!
@pacoromane
Check out Paco's website!
https://www.pacoromane.com/
Listen to Paco's podcast!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sup-doc-a-documentary-podcast/id995672024
Check out Paco's comedy album!
https://www.amazon.com/Shaped-Like-Thumb-Explicit-Romane/dp/B012KTLKIY
Music by Ferenc Gyetvai.
Chapter 16. The Exodus from London with Alia Janine
Martians are running a-mock in London but thankfully we have comedian, former armored car driver former adult performer and current apocalypse enthusiast Alia Janine to give all the tips needed to escape from zombies, martians or whatever catastrophe may strike.
Follow Alia on twitter!
@TheAliaJanine
Follow Alia on Instagram!
@Alia.Janine
Check out Alia's website!
http://aliajanine.com/
Music by Gilv
Chapter 15. What Had Happened in Surrey with Jeena Bloom
The podcast gets a little smarter with comedian and art history buff Jeena Bloom. She offers insight on how H.G. Wells predicted many scientific advancements through his stories. Learn, laugh and set your eyes on the stars as you listen to this horrific and horny chapter.
Follow Jeena on Instagram and Twitter!
@jeenabloom
Check out Jeena's website!
https://www.jeenabloomdoescomedy.com/
Listen to Jeena's podcast!
https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/shweet
Music by Ambient Sound.
Chapter 14. In London with Andrea Coleman
A chapter of epic proportions! Andrea Coleman, Brooklyn-based comedian, writer, filmmaker and lawyer is the special guest on this exciting chapter that leaves the countryside behind for the big city of London. The news of the alien invasion has made it's way to the city, but everyone seems rather chill about it all. As a proudly law-abiding citizens and upholder of the law, Andrea is not impressed by the government's slow and unhelpful response to the Martian invasion. Sound familiar? Don't worry, there's plenty to ejaculate about in this chapter that isn't doom and gloom!
Follow Andrea Coleman on Instagram!
@andreacolemancomedy
Follow Andrea Coleman on twitter!
@andreacolemanbk
Check out her website!
www.andreacolemancomedy.com
Listen to her talk about her Woke Laws show!
https://www.wnyc.org/story/lawyer-and-comedian-andrea-coleman-here-judge-your-laws/
Chapter 13. How I Fell in with the Curate with Marcus Monroe
Comedian, juggler and Andy Kaufman award-winner Marcus Monroe joins the story and thinks it's about time we come up with a name for our narrator. Listen to find out the name Marcus dubs our British hero who insists on getting naked while keeping his pants on.
Follow Marcus on IG and Twitter!
@marcusmonroe
Follow on Marcus on TikTok!
@marcusjmonroe
Check out his website!
www.marcusmonroe.com
Chapter 12. What Had Happened at Weybridge and Shepperton with Katy Frame
It's Katy Frame Day! Comedian, musician, filmmaker and one half of the musical comedy duo Reformed Whores joins the podcast in the midst of the most action packed chapter so far. There's enough action to fill both your pockets and to have enough room for some loose baloney! If you're into UK lingo, Katy offers some quick tips to prevent you from spilling your drink on your pants!
Check out Katy's Website!
Check out Katy's Band!
https://www.reformedwhores.com/
Follow Katy!
@K8SGREAT on twitter
@KatyFrame on insta
Music by Gilv.
Chapter 11. At the Window with Usama Siddiquee
Comedian, actor and big time reader Usama Siddiquee joins chapter 11 fresh off of his performance on America's Got Talent. Usama has an interesting suggestion for the next WOTW movie remake that nobody has done before. He also very nearly spoils the ending of this book, but feat not, we'll keep you safe!
Follow Usama!
@usamastandup
Check out Usama's Website!
http://www.usamastandsup.com/
Listen to Usama's Podcast!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mango-bae/id1457454653
Music by Cosmic Sound.
Chapter 10. In the Storm with Anna Roisman
Comedian, actress, writer, and HQ Trivia Queen Anna Roisman is not afraid to be a sci-fi troll in a very exciting and terrifying chapter of our adventure. Anna thinks we need to be more concerned about our Martian visitors. She hopes our drama-loving narrator will find a new love interest in the middle of an alien invasion.
Check out Anna's website!
http://www.annaroisman.com/
Follow Anna on Twitter and Instagram!
@AnnaRoisman
Listen to her Podcast!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unemployed-with-anna-roisman/id1489650462
Music by Ambient Sound
Chapter 9. The Fighting Begins with Irene Tu
Stand-up comedian and writer Irene Tu can't imagine what it must be like for our characters to get their news twice a day. With her smart phone set aside (but not far) Irene comes up with an interesting theory about a colonizer that is obsessed with Asia. Does this chapter hold up? Was H.G. Wells racist? We leave that for your to decide.
Follow Irene!
@Irene_tu
Check out Irene's website!
https://www.irenetu.com/
Music by Gilv
Chapter 8. Friday Night with Calvin Cato
Brooklyn native and Kimono-clad comedian Calvin Cato compliments the corneas and calming voice of host, Blaze Mancillas. Who would have thought that Brits in the 1890's would be making love in the streets? Certainly not Blaze or Calvin. Loosen up those buttons and cozy up to your vintage fireplace on an extra hot chapter of this alien invasion.
Follow Calvin on Twitter!
@catocalvin
Follow Calvin on Instagram
@calvinscato
Check out Calvin's website!
Chapter 7. How I Reached Home with Kenice Mobley
Brooklyn comedian and filmmaker Kenice Mobley is very concerned about the relationship dynamics in this chapter. In the 1890's England were people more chill? Kenice suspects that it's all the delicious wine keeping people distracted from the impending martian doom. Fill yourself a glass and listen to this chapter that sounds all too familiar to our "current situation".
Follow Kenice!
@kenicemobley
Check out Kenice's website!
kenicemobley.com
Listen to Kenice's podcast!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-about-town/id1450897182
Music by Ashot Danielyan
Chapter 6. The Heat Ray in the Chobham Road with Veronica Garza
Chapter 5. The Heat Ray with Lane Moore
Comedian, actor, writer and musician Lane Moore giggles her way through this chapter that definitely does not pass the Bechdel Test. Lane has some theories about the possibly horny sci-fi author.
Follow Lane!
@hellolanemoore
Check out Lane's website!
https://www.lanemoore.org/
Check out Lane's show on Twitch!
https://www.twitch.tv/howtobealoneofficial
Buy Lane's book!
https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Alone-Want-Even/dp/1501178830/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=lane+moore&qid=1600123831&sr=8-2
Music by Ioseb Tverdsky.
Chapter 4. The Cylinder Opens with Josh Gondelman
Comedian and Emmy-Awarded writer Josh Gondelman has no problem latching on to this tentacular chapter! Josh thinks that if Earthlings were less focused on conventional beauty standards then perhaps inter-planetary relations might fair better. Pop open an ice cold ginger beer for this one!
Follow!
@joshgondelman
Check out his website!!
joshgondelman.com
Buy his book!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062852752/ref=cm_sw_su_dp?tag=authorsoc-20
Watch this TV show!
https://www.sho.com/desus-and-mero
Listen to his podcast!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-my-day-with-josh-gondelman/id1507871978
Music by Ioseb Tverdsky.
Chapter 3. On Horsell Common with Shalewa Sharpe
Comedian and actor Shalewa Sharpe offers advice on getting into the club, starting a business and thinks people need to be more empathetic to the situation Mars is in.
Follow Shalewa!
@silkyjumbo
Check out Shalewa's website!
shalewasharpe.tumblr.com
Listen to Shalewa's comedy album!
https://open.spotify.com/album/6Cwy3L44YW0D0g8GeDIgTx?si=GQq_tg2ETYSG-STrL40Wrg
Listen to her podcast!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-report-w-gastor-almonte-n-shalewa-sharpe/id1535312581
Music by Ashot Danielyan
Chapter 2. The Falling Star with Gabe Gonzalez
Comedian, writer and fan of sci-fi Gabe Gonzalez revisits a book he enjoyed reading as a young lad. Gave warns all listeners that if something falls from space, DON'T TOUCH IT. Blaze gets a little tongue-tied and flustered while Gabe recalls some steamy experiences that involve a beach and lots and lots of sand.
Follow Gabe!
@gaybonez
Check out Gabe's site!
www.facebook.com/gaybonez
Watch Gabe's trivia show!
https://www.scruff.com/en/hosting
Music by FOXWINTER
Chapter 1. The Eve of the War with Judah Friedlander
Series premiere with stand up comedian Judah Friedlander who "loves books but hates reading". The World Champ provides commentary and even music trivia in the first chapter of this science fiction classic. Did you know that Judah has an extra sense that activates even when he is sleeping? You deserve to laugh. Listen now!
Follow Judah!
@Judahworldchamp
Check out Judah's website!
judahfriedlander.com
Watch Judah's Netflix special!
https://www.netflix.com/title/80208273
Buy Judah's Book!
https://www.amazon.com/If-Raindrops-United-Drawings-Cartoons/dp/0316306959/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1600126694&sr=8-1
Music by gilv.
Welcome to Let's Get Lit with Blaze Mancillas
There's those books out there that we're all supposed to read, or we begrudgingly read in school just so we can appear smart at cocktail parties. Remember cocktail parties? On this show that's one part audio book and one part podcast, we revisit some of those classics to see what we love and what don't. Each episode includes a chapter from The War of the Worlds and your new favorite comedian providing all the wonderfully welcome yet disruptive commentary throughout. The education is mild but the comedy is extra spicy on this show for those who love reading and those who find it an absolute bore. Follow host Blaze Mancillas!@blazemancillas Check out Blaze's website! www.blazecomedy.com SPECIAL THANKS Katy Frame, Matt Hurley, Ashley Joseph, Dave Klasko, Ryan Nicolls, Laurie Hymes-Nicolls, Xorje Olivares, Nico Raddatz, Molly Socha.