The Casually Mollie Podcast

S2 EP20: Casually Unemployed with Tree Sanchez

With the conversation ranging from donut shops to daycare centers, female comedian and one of the 'The Comedy Digest' producers Tree Sanchez talks about the ups and downs in changing careers while balancing following your passions. Exploring poor work environments, finding what is truly sustainable in a career, and still having your voice be a part of this process, Tree and Mollie discuss the journey of umployment vs. employment, and how being female comedians have made them stronger. Tree Sanchez will be hosting 'The Future is Female' comedy lineup at The Heavy Anchor in St. Louis, Missouri at 8pm. Tickets are $5. The Comedy Digest can be found on Facebook. Music in this episode is 'Kick the Door In' by Same Difference and can be found on all streaming services. 

S2 EP19: Casually Becoming A Writer with J.E. Nelson

Promoting her recently published novel, 'The Power Within,' author J.E. Nelson joins the podcast to discuss how her daughter, Daphne, inspired this first book within a trilogy series. Spoken from her voice and feelings, as well as being diagnosed with autism, Daphne learns the true power that she is, and that she is unstoppable. J.E. Nelson shares some hilarious stories about how her daughter will never allow herself or any of her friends to be bullied, and by the end of the episode, both J.E. and Mollie agree that all of us are much more similar than we may realize. 'The Power Within' can be found on Amazon, and on shelves in The Book House in Maplewood, Missouri and Quimby's Bookstore in Chicago, Illinois. 

S2 EP18: Casually Parenting with Tony Gardiner

With coffee in hand, comedian and proud father Tony Gardiner joins the podcast to discuss his personal journey into parenthood and what laugh out loud moments have him smiling along the way. From raising a daughter in a technological world to telling jokes in the bread isle at the grocery store, Tony and Mollie even get a chance to reminisce what it was like being a child to an Italian family, and how that has carried out into their lives today. You can hear Tony's comedy and his respect for Nick Lachey and 98 Degrees at his upcoming show, STL COMEDY DIGEST, at The Heavy Anchor on Friday, February 8th, 2019, in St. Louis, Missouri. The show will be at 9pm and admission is $5. Music in this podcast is titled 'Kick The Door In' by Same Difference and can be found on all streaming services. 

S2 EP17: Casually Disabled with Brigitte Ulses

Escaping the snow apocalypse in St. Louis, Missouri, host Mollie and podcast regular and friend Brigitte Ulses team up in Mollie's loft for a soul searching episode titled 'Casually Disabled.' Inspired by Brigitte's road to being a brain cancer survivor, both friends discuss how sometimes certain disabilities may not always be physically visible, how Mollie will pick you up when you can't reach the curb, and how using humor can help everyone succeed, even on the worst of days. Clothing brands mentioned (not sponsored but worthy of sharing) are Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive, Alleles, Zappos Adaptive, and Nike. Listen and you'll see why Brigitte brought them up! Music in this episode is titled 'Kick The Door In' by Same Difference and can be found on all streaming services. 

S2 EP16: Casually Reinventing Myself in Midlife with Yale Hollander

Everything seemed to go wrong when host Mollie and fellow comedian and friend, Yale Hollander, came together to record this episode. First the recording studio was booked, and then they found themselves in a conference room with high ceilings and hot air. But Yale, being the funny man he is, stopped this episode from becoming the casual plot of an escape room, admitting that he liked and was used to being in saunas. From then on, the rest is history. As Yale unfolds the many interesting chapters of his life - from creative writing to admitting he's a Jewish man that loves Christmas - you'll find out it's never too late to start following your passions, especially if that passion is stand up comedy. Yale's comedy showcase, COFFEE BREAK, will be on Friday, January 11th, 2019, at 8pm at The Monocle in St. Louis, Missouri. Music featured is 'Kick The Door In' by Same Difference Music, and is available on all streaming services. 

S2 EP15: Casually Staying Healthy (When Not Really Having The Time To Do So) with Dan McFarlane

Sitting down with some Four Roses Bourbon, host Mollie Amburgey chats with scientist and friend Dan McFarlane to discuss the old adage that we all come across: trying to stay healthy when there isn't really any time to do it. Ranging from body image issues to how the best six pack can be with six Bud Lights, Mollie and Dan come to the conclusion that sometimes the best way to stay healthy (both physically and mentally) is making yourself feel good and doing that with people who want to do the same. Music in the beginning is 'Kick The Door In' by Same Difference Music, and can be found on all streaming services. 

S2 EP14: Casually Sad, Black, & Queer with Darrious Varner

Promoting his upcoming show, 'My Infinite Sadness,' writer, director, and producer Darrious Varner (aka DDare Bionic) sits down with host Mollie Amburgey to discuss a topic he came up with himself, 'Casually Sad, Black, and Queer.' Touching on points such as depression, being a strong and creative man of color, and also coming out as queer, Darrious shares his story about coping with mental health and how he has embraced the man he is today. Having a deep conversation over coffee, Darrious helps Mollie figure out the difference between Ice T and Ice Cube, and they both come to the agreement that iced coffee is the best option. Music in this podcast is 'Introduction (New Werk)' by Same Difference Music (permission granted to use) and can be found on all streaming services. 

S2 EP13: Casually Pursuing More Than One Art Form with Jaz Tucker

Given permission to open with a clip of the song 'Kick The Door In'  by her friends Superjaz and DDare Bionic from Same Difference, Mollie sits down in the recording studio with Superjaz, or as she knows him, her good friend Jaz Tucker. Talking about how pursuing multiple art forms and balancing careers can be challenging, both friends connect on ignoring the negative, going after what you want rather than waiting, and how the Saw series has made just as many sequels as Bring It On. By the end of this episode, you'll want to download Same Difference music on your Spotify and ITunes accounts! 

S2 EP12: Casually Being Followed on Quora with Jimmy Day

Sitting inside her loft on a snowy night eating Skyline Chili, host Mollie Amburgey and her guest comedian and boyfriend, Jimmy Day, talk about the social media platform 'Quora.' After being formally introduced while both doing comedy sets at a 'We Are Live' Comedy Showcase in St. Louis, Missouri, Mollie and Jimmy have decided to collaborate again by reading questions put out in the Quora Universe, giving their own responses as well as reading others left by the Quora bloggers themselves. By the end of this episode, you'll see that Jimmy may be onto something with his own bakery start-up idea, 'Puff Puff Pastry,' that there is definitely some St. Louis and Cincinnati rivalry between the two of them, and hear about a goldfish debacle that will most likely make listeners not see the pet department of Walmart the same ever again.    

S2 EP11: Casually Having First World Problems with Amy Rehak & Brigitte Ulses

With a new introductory format for Season Two, host Mollie Amburgey invites back two of her podcast regulars and friends - Amy Rehak and Brigitte Ulses - to discuss the comical and yet very relatable issue of having first world problems. Whether it be having to sit through commercials, pay for dry cleaning, having your go-to drink discountinued, or having your favorite bar close, all three ladies come to the conclusion that despite these small bumps in the road, there is much to be thankful for in this crazy and complicated world.