You Can Tell Me Anything
By WhoHaha
You Can Tell Me AnythingJan 29, 2020
#138 Jenyi: I Thought I Could Control My Period With My Mind
Originally recorded October 2019. Teresa interviews her twin sister Jenyi, a DJ and musician in Los Angeles, on their shared 30th birthday. Jenyi tells her something she's never told her before - that she used to think she could control her period cycle with her mind. They talk about how they went to opposite extremes growing up in order to cope with trauma, and Jenyi tells Teresa what she really thinks of Teresa's jokes about her. Follow Jenyi on IG at @hauskaat and follow the podcast at @leresatee.
#137 Teresa Lee: I Used To Think I Was a Boy (Re-Release)
Originally recorded October 2018. In this solo episode of the podcast, Teresa confesses how she questioned her gender in her late teens and how how it affected her sexuality. If you want to help support transgender rights, consider giving to the Transgender Law Center, which helps to advocate for transgender citizens through legal counsel and law creation: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
#136 Season Finale: Best of 2020 Clip Show
Teresa recaps 2020's top 10 clips of You Can Tell Me Anything with commentary and some shoutouts. With converations from pre-pandemic, mid pandemic, and the recent past, we get into all sorts of memories. And, we end with a special song produced by Youngh3artbreak with Teresa speaking from her... heart.
#135 Tanner Oliver: I Fell Into Selling My Adderrall During School
Teresa talks to comedian Tanner Oliver about his teenage years accidentally selling adderrall to his classmates, and how he earnestly baked pastries for his customers for good customer service. We discuss ADHD diagnosis in children to adults, as well as what it was like growing up with a psychiatrist parent. Tanner hosts the podcast Anomaly Homily, and you can follow him at @tannerocomedy.
#134 Adam Ganser: I Missed the Boat on Cooking
Teresa talks to filmmaker and former Cracked colleague Adam Ganser about his conflicting desire to be a good cook and his resistance to social norms. We discuss the idea of adjusting goals for their true motivations, ignoring unnecessary pressure from society, and what it means to be a comedy film director in a world of performers. Check out his films at ganserfilms.com and listen to his podcast on the Small Beans Network.
(RERELEASE) Laci Mosley: I Used to Work Foot Fetish Parties
RERELEASE! Laci Mosley (Florida Girls, Scam Goddess) confesses that she used to work at a bar that hosted foot fetish parties in the basement. We talk about her journey as an actress from New York City to Los Angeles, how she knew it was time to leave New York, and they play a game about her expertise - scams. Check out Scam Goddess on Team Coco's Podcast Network!
#133 James III: I Actually Graduated College in 2017
James III (Astronomy Club, Black Mirror), talks to Teresa about how he walked with his college class in 2008 but did not finish his degree until 2017. We get into our niche love of absurd plays, why it took him so long to finish one missing course, and how he is doing in the pandemic. Watch his Netflix sketch show Astronomy Club and follow James III at @james3rdcomedy.
#132 GOOD CONFESSIONS: August, September, October with TERESA SOLO CONFESSIONS!
This Good Confessions episode is here just in time to look back on the election victory and all the positive vibes that have been difficult yet necessary to keep our strength going. With confessions from Hannah Berner, Troy Walker, Liz Magee, and more, this is a fun episode with Teresa's commentary in between. Enjoy!
#131 Teresa Lee (SOLO EP): I Love Choices But I Hate Choosing
Teresa releases her third annual solo confession, this time sharing how difficult it is to make choices, because she gets overwhelmed with wanting to make the right one. She talks about how this has stunted her emotional growth in relationships, and how she has worked to now understand how choosing is empowering, even when the choice is wrong. Listen and follow her at @leresatee!
#130 Irene Hartmann: 2020's Been (Strangely) Good To Me
Teresa talks to long time comedy friend from NY Irene Hartmann about how she worked through trauma to find happiness in 2020. She discusses working in a fulfilling but stressful political job, how she managed her anxieties in a positive and productive way, and how she feels about the pandemic and future of the country.
#129 Russell Goldman: I Make Dumb Movies To Process Pain
Teresa talks to filmmaker Russell Goldman about using his pain to make his films. They talk about how his social anxiety after a breakup inspired him to write his latest short "I Make Good Sounds At Parties". They discuss how he first explored and discovered he was bisexual and play a game where they make headlines bisexual. Watch Russell Goldman's film "I Make Good Sounds at Parties" at russellgoldman.com and follow him at @russell_goldman.
#128 Hannah Berner: I Farted On a Guy's Face
Hannah Berner confesses that she farted on a guy while they were fooling around, and discusses how she got over the embarrassment. Teresa and Hannah discuss the constrictions of feminine expectations as well as healthy dating habits and trauma. Hannah Berner is a cast member on Bravo's Summer House, and the host of the new talk show Chat Room. You can listen to her podcast, "Berning In Hell" and follow her at @beingbernz.
#127 Dominique Gelin: I Want More from Democrats
Dominique Gelin confesses that she wants more from Democrats and believes speaking the truth, even the ugly truth, will help us get closer to the ideals we are aiming for. We talk about how to trust yourself to ask for help when you need it, and how we shouldn't fake org*sms when it comes to political leaders. Dominique Gelin is the co-host of Ladies Love the Layover, Comedy Quarantine, and you can follow her at @dominique_gelin.
#126 Liz Magee: He Sent Me a 9am Dick Pic
Liz Magee talks to Teresa about what it's like getting back to dating during a pandemic after a long term relationship. We discuss how to get ghosted progressively, what a 9am dick pic means, and more. Liz Magee is a comedian and writer on All That and created All Female Reboot. Follow her at @jokesmagee.
#125 Irene Tu: I Found My Ex's Baby Blog
Teresa talks to comedian Irene Tu, who confesses that during quarantine, she looked up an ex-girlfriend she hasn't spoken to in years and discovered her baby blog. They discuss the impulse to check on ex's and discover they both learned to speak English when on their first day of school. Irene Tu has performed at Clusterfest, Outside Lands, opened for Patton Oswalt, W Kamau Bell, and you can follow her at @irene_tu.
#124 Douglas Clarke: Machines Aren't God And Neither Are We
Teresa talks to a machine learning expert Douglas Clarke who gets into the nitty gritty of how machine learning algorithms are trained and come out biased in instances like law enforcement facial recognition programs and more. We discuss the similarities between parenting and machine learning, and Teresa is shocked to learn tarot cards and the occult are popular with data scientists. Follow Douglas Clarke and check out his photography blog at https://observationsfromthedprk.com.
#123 Troy Walker: I'm a Proud Democrat
Troy Walker confesses that he is a democrat, in the sense that he not only votes democratic, but also finds value in the way the Democratic Party and its leaders have attempted to bridge the gap towards progress through their policies and actions. We deconstruct the criticisms of Joe Biden from the liberal left and why centrist has become a negative word, as well as dissect the realities of idealism versus practical application. We also dig into feelings in our game inspired by the Feelings Wheel, and more. Troy Walker is a comedian, lawyer, was a "New Face" at Just For Laughs originally from Denver, and now in Los Angeles. You can follow him at @TroyWalkeresq.
GOOD CONFESSIONS - May June July and August 2020
This Good Confessions episode is PACKED with positive quarantine vibes, we go back to the first month of remote podcasts and recap only the positive intros from each episode, including an all new good confession from Teresa at the beginning, and a Confidant submitted confession at the very end. Enjoy! Guests include Ify Nwadiwe, Cody Heller, Cameron Espostio, Jes Tom, Ryan Beck and more!
#122 Jason Saenz: It's Tough For Me To Have Difficult Conversations
Jason Saenz confesses that he has a tough time having tough conversations in friendships, romantic relationships, and how he has worked through and made progress in his patterns with his now wife and partner. Jason Saenz is a standup comedian and actor, recently appeared on Comedy Central's Corporate, and co-created the show Ya Killin' Me with Nick Turner on Comedy Central Snapchat. You can follow him at @jasoncsaenz
#121 Stevie Wain: I Have A Dick Fantasy But Only During Sex
Stevie talks about how she discovered her body, sexuality, and how wanting to have a dick during sex helped her discover she was lesbian. We talk about her experience growing up in a conservative community with gay parents, and more. Stevie Wain is a standup comedian and the host of That's So Gay. You can follow her at @stayfunny_wain.
#120 Cameron Esposito: I Currently Hate Standup Comedy
Teresa talks to Cameron Esposito, author of "Save Yourself" and host of Queery podcast, about her recent rift with standup in her identity. She shares her experience with therapy as well as how she has been coping in the early days of quarantine. Note :We recorded this episode in the first 100 days of quarantine and a lot has happened in the world since then. Cameron Esposito is a standup comedian, writer, podcast host, and her debut book "Save Yourself" is out now and available in audiobook. Follow her at @cameronesposito.
#119 Cody Heller: I Invented A Vibrator Out of A Pen Cap
Teresa talks to Cody Heller, creator of the show DUMMY starring Anna Kendrick in an Emmy nominated role, about how she faked multiple injuries as a kid including a broken arm and getting braces. She also confesses a bonus secret about engineering her own vibrator out of a pen when she was younger. Cody Heller is a writer, showrunner, and creator of the show DUMMY on Quibi. You can follow her on IG at @normalheller.
#118 Claira Janover: I Was Doxxed By Right Wing Twitter
Teresa talks to rising Tik Tok star Claira Janover, who was doxxed by right wing conservative Twitter for posting about the Black Lives Matter movement online. She discusses what happened from losing her job, getting death threats online from trolls, and explains asymmetrical entrance to power and how she challenges herself to think critically in her own belief system. Claira Janover was pushed into the media spotlight when prominent conservatives on Twitter harassed her for posting about the BLM movement. You can follow her story on Tik Tok at @Cjanover and read her writing here: https://medium.com/@cjanover/what-happened-to-claira-janover-3dc16768b461a
#117 Vivian Martinez: Seeing Is No Longer Believing
Teresa talks to comedian Vivian Martinez about her double life in tech, we discuss how the internet has changed our perception of what is 'real' and what to believe, how we can use technology to heal trauma and find truth, and the dangers of losing democracy if there is no representation in tech. We also discuss the fallacy of the binary when it comes to human thinking. Vivian Martinez hosts The Vivian Show and you can follow her at @vivianizcool.
#116 Jake Flores: Capitalism Is A Lie
Jake Flores talks to Teresa how to think critically about government and economic structures outside of the capitalism vs communism narrative. They discuss inner vs outer world motivations. He also explains common misconceptions about Marxism. Jake Flores is a comedian and host of Pod Damn America, and you can follow him at @feraljokes.
#115 Maggie Mae Fish: I Was In A Pageant
Maggie Mae Fish confesses that she competed in a pageant as a teenager, and they discuss the coded language and politics in the world of pageants, and also espouse on the values and positive friendships that were gleaned, and it wouldn't be Pride month without mentioning the intersection of their respective queer identities with their expression of femininity and dominance as teenagers. Maggie Mae Fish is a comedian, actress, and you can follow her online at @MaggieMaeFish.
#114 Anne Nelson: Misinformation Is Worse Than You Think
Teresa talks to journalist and author Anne Nelson about the misinformation campaign the radical right is using to skew voters in swing states and beyond. She breaks down some tactics the strategists behind Trump and other conservative campaigns use to polarize and radicalize Americans. Her book "Shadow Network: Media Money and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right" is available now. Follow her on Twitter: @anelsona.
#113 Teresa Lee: Update from Quarantine
Teresa pauses on guest episodes to give an update on protesting, quarantine, and where she is mentally right now.
#112 Ryan Beck: I Am A Huge Fan Of Everything Shonda Rhimes
Ryan Beck confesses he is hooked on everything Shondaland, and stans Shonda Rhimes shows from Grey's Anatomy to Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder. He admits he started watching because his wife recommended it and now loves the drama of the shows. Ryan Beck is a standup comedian and writer, he wrote and stars in the interactive short film We Need To Talk, and was in the first class of Comedy Central Digital Creators. You can follow him at @iamryanbeck.
#111 Bridgett Greenberg: I accidentally broke up with someone on Valentine’s Day
Bridgett Greenberg confesses that she accidentally broke up with someone on Valentine's Day. We talk about why it's difficult to reject or express your feelings about someone, how avoidance can manifest, and what she learned from that experience. Bridgett Greenberg is a producer and the host of Rough Stuff. You can follow her at @bridgett_greenberg.
#110 Chris Calogero: I Was Banned From Holy Cross College
Chris Calogero confesses the story of how he punched a window on a trip to visit his friend's college and was subsequently banned from the campus. We talk about what it was like partying before smart phones and play a game that's a twist on movie plot twists. Chris Calogero is a standup comedian in New York and was recently featured in NY Times as a comic to watch during quarantine for his unique character videos on Twitter. Follow him at @realchriscal.
#109 Sam Oh: I Stole 9 Pairs of Underwear from Macys At Once
Sam Oh confesses that when he was 16 he stole 9 pairs of Calvin Klein underwear from Macy's all at once, in an ultimate heist he planned and executed. We talk about how Calvin Klein underwear factored into his sexual awakening and more. Sam Oh is a comedian and UCB performer. You can follow him on IG at @samohisdead.
#108 Jes Tom: I Was a Prom Night Virginity Loser
Jes Tom confesses that they lost their virginity on prom night, and planned it that way, like a teen movie cliche. As a self-identifying edgy and counter culture comic, they talk about how they at heart just wanted to be a romantic in high school. We discuss their experience in poly vs monogamous relationships, and play a game all about Asian snacks and their slang definitions. Jes Tom is a comedian, sex advocacy educator, and hilarious writer. You can follow them on Twitter and Instagram at @jestom.
#107 Ify Nwadiwe: "I Always Try To Be A Cool Dad"
Ify Nwadiwe confesses that he tries to be the cool dad to his daughter and let her eat snacks and watch TV, and we talk about how working in TV has shaped his opinion on freedom around his daughter watching it, and get into parenting styles and more. We also play a game of porn parody video game puns called If It Exists...Ify Nwadiwe is a comedian, writer, and podcaster, and you can listen to his podcast Nerdificent, and watch him on Superpunch and more. Follow him at @ifynwadiwe
GOOD CONFESSIONS - March and April 2020 (BONUS EPISODE)
All good confessions all episode long, including a confidant submitted confession and guests from pre-quarantine. Submit your confession for a future episode at tellmeanythingpod@gmail.com
#106 Drama Del Rosario: I Love Social Distancing
Drama Del Rosario confesses that he was born for social distancing. He talks about how he actually enjoys the quarantine aspect of having to stay inside and communicate through video calls, despite being a documentary filmmaker that others presume to be an extrovert. Drama Del Rosario is a documentary filmmaker and BAFTA grant recipient, you can watch his short film In This Family on Revry as well as his latest projects Act Like a Woman and I'm Okay And Neither Are You by following him at @Dramadelrosario.
#105 Mel Owens: "I Googled 'Hot Girl Sh*itting on Canal" After Pooping In Broad Daylight"
Mel Owens tells the story of how she had to go in the middle of a busy New York street in broadlight once, and the angel that helped her get through it. We talk about her positive attitude towards the unfortunate events in life, and reminisce about New York sketch group days. Mel Owens is a comedian and writer and currently a Buzzfeed Creator Fellow in LA. You can follow her work at @melowens.
#104 Ryan Estrada: "I Got Off A Plane For Love"
Ryan Estrada confesses that ever since he was young, he believed in the grand gestures of romantic movies and TV shows, which led him to getting off an international plane in the name of love... unfortunately things did not go according to expectations. We talk about how he's evolved his view on love and why he's always the optimist when it comes to lifes mishaps. Ryan Estrada is a cartoonist and writer and co-wrote the graphic novel Banned Book Club with his wife. Follow his work at ryanestrada.com.
#103 Tessa Skara: My Current Girlfriend is My First Real Girlfriend"
Tessa Skara confesses that she's been out and proud for years but is now in her first real relationship with a woman. We talk about her first marriage with her ex-husband, how she discovered she was queer, looking for answers in psychics, and her love of reality shows. Tessa Skara is a comedian and actress and has appeared on High Maintenanc, and was featured in the CBS Diversity Showcase this year. You can follow her at @tessafuckinskara.
#102 Anya Volz: I Sell Nudes To My Reply Guys
Anya Volz confesses that she sells nudes to her internet reply guys and tells the story of how the business plan all started with a friendly arrangement with an old flame. We talk about respect, how to get it, and discuss what it's like to learn to love yourself through visualization. Anya Volz is a comedian in New York and host of Thirst Trap Comedy Show and you can follow her at @anyavolz.
#101 Jonathan Braylock: I Chose Not to Have Sex Until I Was Married
Jonathan Braylock confesses that he chose not to have sex until he was married, and we talk about his faith journey, as well as how meeting his wife outside of church opened him up to shift perspectives. We also play a game about movie characters with secrets. Jonathan Braylock is an actor and comedian, and part of the comedy group Astronomy Club, and co-host of the podcast Black Men Can't Jump in Hollywood. You can Astronomy Club on Netflix and follow him at @jonbraylock.
GOOD CONFESSIONS - January and February 2020 (BONUS EPISODE)
It's a special Sunday episode of all good confessions! Catch up on the good confessions of 2020 so far, featuring clips from guests such as Lindsay Adams, Bri Pruett, Nick Nemeroff, Mav Viola + more.
#100 Erica Spera: I Have Herpes
Erica Spera gets honest about having Herpes, tells the story of how she got it a few years ago, the experience of finding out and how it's affected dating and mental health, and addresses misconceptions around it. We also play a game around athlete's superstitions. Erica Spera is a comedian and co-host of the podcast Shooters Gotta Shoot. Catch her late night comedy set on The Late Late Show with James Corden and follow her at @spericaa.
#99 Molly Ruben-Long: In College I Peed On My Boyfriend's Floor
Molly Ruben-Long confesses that in college, she peed on her boyfriend's floor after drinking too much, and we talk about being newly single, why she feels she has to earn love in a relationship, and play a game of F*ck F*ck F*ck. Molly Ruben-Long is a comedian and host of the Well Behaved podcast and has appeared on Viceland's Flophouse and Uproarious. You can follow her at @mollyrubenlong.
#98 Brett Maline: When I Was a Kid, I Picked My Nose And Wiped Them On My Wall
Brett Maline comes clean that when he was a child, he used to pick his boogers in bed and wipe them on the wall - on purpose! We talk about his refusal to use a kleenex, how he went from nose picker to comedian, including owning a clogging studio and performing in a band, and we play a game with Reddit Confessions. Brett Maline is a comedian and performer at UCB and was featured in the CBS Diversity Showcase. You can follow him at @breezy__f__baby.
#97 Mav Viola: I Got Detention for Threatening A Bully
Mav Viola confesses that she stood up for a friend in school by leaving a threatening note in her bully's locker, and then got detention for it. We talk about her sense of justice, how to break co-dependent patterns, and discuss the modern narcissist and more. Mav Viola is a hilarious comedian in Los Angeles and you can follow her at @mavviola.
#96 Nick Nemeroff: In High School I Doctored My Report Card
Nick Nemeroff confesses that in high school, he changed his report card grade before giving it to his parents, and would have gotten away with it if it weren't for his astute brother. He also talks about his fear of death and how he's confronted his fears in therapy. Nick Nemeroff is a standup comedian from Canada and currently lives in Los Angeles. You can catch his Conan set online and follow him at @nicknemeroff.
#95 Bri Pruett: I Used Craigslist as a Hookup App
Bri Pruett confesses that she used Craigslist as a hookup app long before the days of Tinder, and how she was able to express her sexuality through positive interactions from the site. We also talk about the positive aspects of the internet, and how to do Instagram without feeling bad. Bri Pruett is a standup comedian and writer and produces hit shows such as Faded and High Priestess, and you can follow her at @bripruett. (Music Credits: "Pride" by Kevin Macleod, Shipwrecked Sailor)
#94 Neel Ghosh: I Was an Uber Competitive Band Nerd
Neel Ghosh confesses that before comedy, he was a saxophone major in college and grew up as a competitive band nerd before that. He talks about how music influenced his world outlook, and they talk about parental expectations and growing up in Iowa as one of the only Indian families. Neel Ghosh is a standup comedian in Los Angeles. He co-hosts the Night Voyage show and you can follow him at @neel.ghosh.
#93 Lindsay Adams: I Used Myspace as a Dating Site in High School
Lindsay Adams (Bake Stuff with Lindsay) confesses she used Myspace as a dating service when she was in high school. We talk about how she walked Jennifer Hudson's dogs, dated older guys in her youth, and discuss what the confusing experience of looking back on predatorial relationships as an adult with more knowledge. Lindsay Adams is a comedian in Los Angeles and host of her baking comedy show @bakestuffwlindsay.