Remy Kassimir (with special guest Ben DeMarco): Stand Up, Improv, How Cum? and Diet Starts Tomorrow
Me Head Is Wrecked with Tony KellyShow Notes
Comedian and Podcaster Remy Kassimir joins Tony this week for the first ever international episode! Live from West New York, New Jersey with the New York City skyline in the background AND joined by fellow comedian (and Remy's other half) Ben DeMarco, Remy tells Tony all about her start in comedy and the start of her hugely successful podcast "How Cum?" which is based on Remy's experience of never having had an orgasm and her quest to have one. Having Remy's boyfriend Ben sit in on the conversation gives a unique perspective on the now hugely successful endevour. Tony, Remy and Ben also reminisce about old times in the stand up scene in NYC together and chat about Remy's OTHER podcast "Diet Starts Tomorrow" and all three of their relationships with food and dieting.
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