<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[It's All True!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This conversational storytelling podcast features interviews with comedians, authors, musicians and actors who are prompted to reveal a headline for a funny personal true story. Hosted by comedian Tim Barnes, "It's All True!" is quick, sonically rich and always fun. <br/><br/><a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/s/podcasts?utm_medium=podcast">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/s/podcasts</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:17:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/6932/s/55188.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Tim Barnes]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Tim Barnes]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[timbarnescomedy@gmail.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/6932/s/55188.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Tim Barnes</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A Comedy Storytelling Podcast For Your Ears</itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Tim Barnes</itunes:name><itunes:email>timbarnescomedy@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="http://s7.postimg.org/7dgaq2h3v/IATLOGO2.jpg"/><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. Hosted by comedian Tim Barnes.</itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Comedy"/><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Personal Journals"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Performing Arts"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="TV &amp; Film"/><itunes:category text="News &amp; Politics"/><item><title><![CDATA[Tim's New Podcast! "You Are The Genre"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.timbarnescomedy.com/">Tim Barnes</a> introduces listeners to the <a target="_blank" href="https://timbarnescomedy.substack.com/s/youarethegenre"><em>You Are The Genre</em></a> podcast featuring clips from upcoming interviews with Eliza Cossio, Mike Sacks, Ashley Ray, Steven Castillo, Zach Cherry, Milly Tamarez, James III, Freddie Nunez, and Greg Iwinski.</p><p>Tune in for new episodes every Monday! Or, become a paid subscriber to listen ahead each week. For instance, paid subscribers can listen to the first full episode of the podcast with Eliza Cossio <a target="_blank" href="https://timbarnescomedy.substack.com/p/eliza-cossio-is-the-genre">now</a>!</p><p>CREDITS:</p><p>* <strong>Host:</strong> Tim Barnes</p><p>* <strong>Theme Song:</strong> “You Are The Genre” by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.freddienunez.com/bio">Freddie Nunez</a></p><p>* <strong>Music Engineer:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/a_scug">Adam Smith</a> (@a_scug on Instagram)</p><p>* <strong>Additional Sounds From: </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://freesound.org/people/Breviceps/">Breviceps</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://freesound.org/people/Beetlemuse/">Beetlemuse</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://freesound.org/people/dbspin/">dbspin</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://freesound.org/people/musicandsoundyay/">musicandsoundyay</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://freesound.org/people/djlprojects/">djlprojects</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://freesound.org/people/Thomas%20Bruderer/">Thomas Bruderer, albertomarun</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://freesound.org/people/GeorgeHopkins/">GeorgeHopkins</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://freesound.org/people/Scydan/">Scydan</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://freesound.org/people/holizna/">holizna</a>, & <a target="_blank" href="https://freesound.org/people/Ixwolf/">Ixwolf</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/tims-new-podcast-you-are-the-genre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:140483094</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:58:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="6837408" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/140483094/5190ef5018483e01763e6304cd562d48.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>342</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/140483094/8332c9f582e916bae96beba821ca768b.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Tim Barnes introduces listeners to the You Are The Genre podcast featuring clips from upcoming interviews with Eliza Cossio, Mike Sacks, Ashley Ray, Steven Castillo, Zach Cherry, Milly Tamarez, James III, Freddie Nunez, and Greg Iwinski. Tune in for new episodes every Monday! Or, become a paid subscriber to listen ahead each week. For instance, paid subscribers can listen to the first full episode of the podcast with Eliza Cossio now! CREDITS: * Host: Tim Barnes * Theme Song: “You Are The Genre” by Freddie Nunez * Music Engineer: Adam Smith (@a_scug on Instagram) * Additional Sounds From: Breviceps, Beetlemuse, dbspin, musicandsoundyay, djlprojects, Thomas Bruderer, albertomarun, GeorgeHopkins, Scydan, holizna, &amp; Ixwolf This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Tim Barnes introduces listeners to the You Are The Genre podcast featuring clips from upcoming interviews with Eliza Cossio, Mike Sacks, Ashley Ray, Steven Castillo, Zach Cherry, Milly Tamarez, James III, Freddie Nunez, and Greg Iwinski. Tune in for new episodes every Monday! Or, become a paid subscriber to listen ahead each week. For instance, paid subscribers can listen to the first full episode of the podcast with Eliza Cossio now! CREDITS: * Host: Tim Barnes * Theme Song: “You Are The Genre” by Freddie Nunez * Music Engineer: Adam Smith (@a_scug on Instagram) * Additional Sounds From: Breviceps, Beetlemuse, dbspin, musicandsoundyay, djlprojects, Thomas Bruderer, albertomarun, GeorgeHopkins, Scydan, holizna, &amp; Ixwolf This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#81: Rapper, Rhymefest (LIVE!! at the Chicago Podcast Festival)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recorded November of 2016 at the Chicago Podcast Festival: Che "Rhymefest" Smith joins It's All True! host, Tim Barnes, to talk politics, comic books, and Kanye. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep81-rapper-rhymefest-live-at-8d2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/301123451</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2017 22:37:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="16141238" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453651/39f6d6820cf19256fbb7457184a5849a.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Recorded November of 2016 at the Chicago Podcast …</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1345</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453651/03d8044ee105fe92ff338d9ccd4192ee.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Recorded November of 2016 at the Chicago Podcast Festival: Che "Rhymefest" Smith joins It's All True! host, Tim Barnes, to talk politics, comic books, and Kanye. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#80: Comedian Ron Funches [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recorded in 2015, Comedian Ron Funches joins It’s All True! To talk about finding humor through tragedy, the inspiration behind his debut stand-up album, and what single life can really be like. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep80-comedian-ron-funches-explicit-e5a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/292409546</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2016 17:36:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="22964313" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453652/ae4b4dc6496180ee473d1ae1ea4643c3.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Recorded in 2015, Comedian Ron Funches joins It’s…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1435</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453652/a5a4859cfd83b11088dc29346ed3fed7.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Recorded in 2015, Comedian Ron Funches joins It’s All True! To talk about finding humor through tragedy, the inspiration behind his debut stand-up album, and what single life can really be like. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#79: Comedian Shalewa Sharpe (LIVE!) [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian Shalewa Sharpe joins Tim Barnes at a live recording in Brooklyn’s Union Hall to talk New York vs. Atlanta, the origin of her album Stay Eating Cookies and to tell a story about solid advice from a mysterious grocery store employee. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep79-comedian-shalewa-sharpe-f1a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/289154346</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:13:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="17181016" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453653/c0067b080b9eead613102555c1d7d884.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comedian Shalewa Sharpe joins Tim Barnes at a liv…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1074</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453653/669e738ce10caeb37b7e2a75b4d79973.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Comedian Shalewa Sharpe joins Tim Barnes at a live recording in Brooklyn’s Union Hall to talk New York vs. Atlanta, the origin of her album Stay Eating Cookies and to tell a story about solid advice from a mysterious grocery store employee. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#78: Comedian/Writer Robin Thede (LIVE!) [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedic actress and writer, Robin Thede, made history when she joined Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore as head writer. She joined It’s All True! host Tim Barnes at a live show in Brooklyn’s Union Hall to talk about her late night TV experiences, what the White House Correspondents dinner was really like, growing up in a trailer park and much, much more. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep78-comedianwriter-robin-thede-fba</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/287496291</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:44:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="14818278" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453654/59ef6a817bd0e825fcfcb893b76b04e2.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comedic actress and writer, Robin Thede, made his…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>926</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453654/0790d5d1dc3ae5f8911952001f886efa.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Comedic actress and writer, Robin Thede, made history when she joined Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore as head writer. She joined It’s All True! host Tim Barnes at a live show in Brooklyn’s Union Hall to talk about her late night TV experiences, what the White House Correspondents dinner was really like, growing up in a trailer park and much, much more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT - BONUS INTERVIEW: Artist/Writer Stanley Donwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this special bonus interview edition of the podcast, Tim Barnes talks to artist and writer Stanley Donwood about the re-release of his comedic noir crime thriller "Catacombs of Terror."<br/><br/>Catacombs of Terror! is a noir crime thriller set in Bath, England, in which private investigator Martin Valpolicella receives a tip that he will soon be framed for a future murder— that of his former lover – one that is set to take place in the catacombs buried beneath the city. Can he save the girl, and himself? A drug-fueled escapade takes place in the seedy subterranean of the countryside better known for hot springs and Jane Austen. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-bonus-interview-artistwriter-382</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/286344255</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2016 16:28:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="19066436" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453655/c618ba79b633aada322c1d2156c460cf.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this special bonus interview edition of the po…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1192</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453655/269c89aced12b399292c34dca361c273.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>In this special bonus interview edition of the podcast, Tim Barnes talks to artist and writer Stanley Donwood about the re-release of his comedic noir crime thriller "Catacombs of Terror." Catacombs of Terror! is a noir crime thriller set in Bath, England, in which private investigator Martin Valpolicella receives a tip that he will soon be framed for a future murder— that of his former lover – one that is set to take place in the catacombs buried beneath the city. Can he save the girl, and himself? A drug-fueled escapade takes place in the seedy subterranean of the countryside better known for hot springs and Jane Austen. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#77: Radio Producer Sean Rameswaram (LIVE!) [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[The It’s All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story.<br/><br/>Tim Barnes chats with Sean Rameswaram (WNYC, More Perfect podcast, Sideshow podcast) about radio, his love of Lakshmi Singh, and what happens when all of your dreams come true. Sean also shares a hilarious story about a strange tattoo that remains on his skin to this day. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep77-radio-producer-sean-rameswaram-f1f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/286302700</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2016 11:58:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="16962431" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453656/1260e8ca92286cf1f5fd6b19fcb89bc2.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The It’s All True! Podcast features interviews wi…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1060</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453656/6f4102ce59b37465fda622c8e3665529.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>The It’s All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. Tim Barnes chats with Sean Rameswaram (WNYC, More Perfect podcast, Sideshow podcast) about radio, his love of Lakshmi Singh, and what happens when all of your dreams come true. Sean also shares a hilarious story about a strange tattoo that remains on his skin to this day. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#76: Comedian Roy Wood Jr. (LIVE!) [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[The It’s All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story.<br/><br/>This episode marks the debut of It’s All True in New York City. Host, Tim Barnes, sat down with comedian Roy Wood Jr at Union Hall to talk about his upcoming hour special and the art of prank calling for radio. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep76-comedian-roy-wood-jr-live-307</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285265852</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:19:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="24193193" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453657/5a6e3900ff35e795c0d5b776253b62e7.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The It’s All True! Podcast features interviews wi…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1512</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453657/ae89807cbe7bea7f4e4e1c9c3349f772.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>The It’s All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. This episode marks the debut of It’s All True in New York City. Host, Tim Barnes, sat down with comedian Roy Wood Jr at Union Hall to talk about his upcoming hour special and the art of prank calling for radio. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#75: Comedian Felonious Munk (LIVE!) [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recorded in October of 2015, this episode features Tim Barnes in conversation with comedian, activist, and social commentator Felonious Munk (The Nightly Show). They talk twitter, comedy, and more. Plus! A bonus white twitter update from comedian Erik Niewiarowski and a surprise return from past IAT guest, Suey Park. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep75-comedian-felonious-munk-82c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/283223575</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2016 18:08:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="17426401" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453658/5cf7ae8cc5f9d8382d7791c82c0f2799.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Recorded in October of 2015, this episode feature…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1089</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453658/9c198e6a45c08b8578170481484ee9c4.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Recorded in October of 2015, this episode features Tim Barnes in conversation with comedian, activist, and social commentator Felonious Munk (The Nightly Show). They talk twitter, comedy, and more. Plus! A bonus white twitter update from comedian Erik Niewiarowski and a surprise return from past IAT guest, Suey Park. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#74: Rapper ShowYouSuck (LIVE!) [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recorded in October of 2015, this episode features Tim Barnes in conversation with Chicago rapper, ShowYouSuck. They talk music, life, and pot brownies. Plus! A bonus live lie detector test conducted by comedian Erik Niewiarowski. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep74-rapper-showyousuck-live-c0e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281946410</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:39:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="22741143" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453659/d199ec1a602ec79c922759fd6246393e.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Recorded in October of 2015, this episode feature…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1421</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453659/e82feea4a3e838b3219886405e6c7a71.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Recorded in October of 2015, this episode features Tim Barnes in conversation with Chicago rapper, ShowYouSuck. They talk music, life, and pot brownies. Plus! A bonus live lie detector test conducted by comedian Erik Niewiarowski. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT EP#73: The Puterbaugh Sisters (LIVE!) [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recorded in October of 2015, this episode features Tim Barnes in conversation with the Puterbaugh Sisters. The Puterbaugh’s are a sister comedy duo, and here they talk about their conversational style of stand-up, why the show they created with Beth Stelling called Entertaining Julia was so successful and tell a few Halloween hook-up horror stories <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep73-the-puterbaugh-sisters-live-6bc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/279866969</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2016 18:00:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="17490300" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453660/758bae49257ce2d34274fd9f298e5fdb.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Recorded in October of 2015, this episode feature…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1093</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453660/624868062c991a3012206c0779375cee.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Recorded in October of 2015, this episode features Tim Barnes in conversation with the Puterbaugh Sisters. The Puterbaugh’s are a sister comedy duo, and here they talk about their conversational style of stand-up, why the show they created with Beth Stelling called Entertaining Julia was so successful and tell a few Halloween hook-up horror stories This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#72: Musician/Writer Tim Kinsella (LIVE!) [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[(2015)The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. Host, Tim Barnes, chats with musician and author Tim Kinsella about his musical and writing career. Kinsella shares an incredible true story that involves nudity and a blonde wig. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep72-musicianwriter-tim-kinsella-fc4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/278844045</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:37:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="17802100" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453661/355569631b85271113b6739f22468004.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>(2015)The It's All True! Podcast features intervi…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1113</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453661/004779579a6d8c2686e6de316a28e1c9.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>(2015)The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. Host, Tim Barnes, chats with musician and author Tim Kinsella about his musical and writing career. Kinsella shares an incredible true story that involves nudity and a blonde wig. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[(LIVE!) IAT Ep#71: (Part 2: CHICAGO FAREWELL) with Arish Singh & Natalie Grace Alford]]></title><description><![CDATA["It's All True!" host Tim Barnes had a farewell show for for Chicago before moving to New York. This is part two of that show. Enjoy conversations and stories from comedian Arish Singh and singer/songwriter Natalie Grace Alford <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/live-iat-ep71-part-2-chicago-farewell-0d6</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/277840774</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2016 17:54:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="34237799" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453662/230bdf03ae59114302d3b510946e81a9.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"It's All True!" host Tim Barnes had a farewell s…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2853</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453662/dbf7cc3c1e3e3db1c0c732800138c917.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>"It's All True!" host Tim Barnes had a farewell show for for Chicago before moving to New York. This is part two of that show. Enjoy conversations and stories from comedian Arish Singh and singer/songwriter Natalie Grace Alford This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[(LIVE!) IAT Ep#70: (Part 1: CHICAGO FAREWELL) with Lily Be, Ric Wilson & Chris Trani]]></title><description><![CDATA["It's All True!" host Tim Barnes had a farewell show for for Chicago before moving to New York. This is part one of that show. Enjoy conversations and stories from Lily Be, Ric Wilson, and Chris Trani. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/live-iat-ep70-part-1-chicago-farewell-cf7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/276860826</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2016 21:33:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="39922267" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453663/30f598ab9c4f8d60a9e9db50e16ba905.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"It's All True!" host Tim Barnes had a farewell s…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3327</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453663/b187c15166d7ac2a80ea5eb5266d6315.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>"It's All True!" host Tim Barnes had a farewell show for for Chicago before moving to New York. This is part one of that show. Enjoy conversations and stories from Lily Be, Ric Wilson, and Chris Trani. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#69: Comedian Chris Redd (LIVE!) [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[(2015)The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. Host, Tim Barnes, chats with comedian Chris Redd about finding his voice in Chicago and getting used to casually meeting celebrities in Hollywood. It's all capped by Redd's headlining story of running away from home. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep69-comedian-chris-redd-live-d5c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/275746354</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:10:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="11748876" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453664/49fbaaa5dbd6c80fd1ebea866bbff137.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>(2015)The It's All True! Podcast features intervi…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>734</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453664/2e0165e29b70b13b190cb710eddff212.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>(2015)The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. Host, Tim Barnes, chats with comedian Chris Redd about finding his voice in Chicago and getting used to casually meeting celebrities in Hollywood. It's all capped by Redd's headlining story of running away from home. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#68: Comedian Rebecca V. O'Neal (LIVE!) [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's All True host Tim Barnes chats with comedian Rebecca V. O'Neal to discuss the art of self deprecating jokes and the Chicago comedy scene. Rebecca closes the episode with a show-stopping story about a complicated love connection. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep68-comedian-rebecca-v-oneal-209</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/269548068</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2016 04:59:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="15213340" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453665/1c07310fdf0ecf603023106f65b4ef02.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's All True host Tim Barnes chats with comedian…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>951</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453665/0dbc5454202fef110e23cf2e89ba2f2b.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>It's All True host Tim Barnes chats with comedian Rebecca V. O'Neal to discuss the art of self deprecating jokes and the Chicago comedy scene. Rebecca closes the episode with a show-stopping story about a complicated love connection. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT: Valentine's Day Spectacular Vol.1 [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stories of romance, dating, friendship, breakups and more from guests including: Hari Kondabolu, Samantha Irby, Daniel Kibblesmith, Will Miles, Liza Treyger, Jonathan Katz, Sara Schaefer, Clark Jones, Gabe Liebowitz, and Britt Julious. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-valentines-day-spectacular-vol1-c32</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/246763237</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2016 00:40:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="50832867" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453666/c92382c54e77be4a1b1bf0ad6f25f584.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Stories of romance, dating, friendship, breakups …</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>4236</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453666/96b6580b67629424d6fd294139fafa7c.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Stories of romance, dating, friendship, breakups and more from guests including: Hari Kondabolu, Samantha Irby, Daniel Kibblesmith, Will Miles, Liza Treyger, Jonathan Katz, Sara Schaefer, Clark Jones, Gabe Liebowitz, and Britt Julious. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#67: Comedian Sara Schaefer (LIVE!) [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. In this episode, Sara Schaefer discusses the highs and lows of late night, the non-traditional path to her comedy career and tells the story of a grade school best friend break-up. <br/>[Special Thanks: The Comedy Exposition, Ray Teresi (Sound Engineer), Matthew Kirk.] <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep67-comedian-sara-schaefer-live-a35</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/240667566</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2016 21:16:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="19734014" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453667/475774c655ba66a0ede91fd75c3ac1aa.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The It's All True! Podcast features interviews wi…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1233</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453667/2f645e4acec0e4e3b7183fbd5b576e3e.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. In this episode, Sara Schaefer discusses the highs and lows of late night, the non-traditional path to her comedy career and tells the story of a grade school best friend break-up. [Special Thanks: The Comedy Exposition, Ray Teresi (Sound Engineer), Matthew Kirk.] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#66: Comedian Mo Alexander (LIVE!) [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. In this episode, Mo Alexander talks about his 78 day experience in the hospital, why he’s listed as a writer for Scary Movie, and tells a story that’s too true to be false. <br/><br/>[Special Thanks: The Comedy Exposition, Ray Teresi (Sound Engineer), Matthew Kirk.] <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep66-comedian-mo-alexander-live-306</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/237108438</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2015 03:52:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="18966641" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453668/617424f4f96034c91f15afb1ca2010fa.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The It's All True! Podcast features interviews wi…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1185</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453668/77b27ca79a64325b6b53e7e7a8742b62.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. In this episode, Mo Alexander talks about his 78 day experience in the hospital, why he’s listed as a writer for Scary Movie, and tells a story that’s too true to be false. [Special Thanks: The Comedy Exposition, Ray Teresi (Sound Engineer), Matthew Kirk.] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#65: Comedian Brian Posehn (LIVE!) [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. In this live episode recorded at the Witching Hour Festival in Iowa City, Brian Posehn describes the art of a good dick joke and why he began pursuing comedy at a young age. We discuss his first starring role in the film "Uncle Nick," as well as his career in stand-up, television, comic books and more. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep65-comedian-brian-posehn-live-5fc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/235455685</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:20:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="31332278" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453669/a254a0821f524a3a2eac2b4a8105336b.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The It's All True! Podcast features interviews wi…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2611</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453669/b7a82a4902cdf4477ed9fdac6c96263b.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. In this live episode recorded at the Witching Hour Festival in Iowa City, Brian Posehn describes the art of a good dick joke and why he began pursuing comedy at a young age. We discuss his first starring role in the film "Uncle Nick," as well as his career in stand-up, television, comic books and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#64: Comedian Kyle Scanlan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. In this episode, Kyle Scanlan discusses the creation of The Whiskey Journal, his comedic influence and the true story of hopping into the wrong car. We also talk about his important role in making the It’s All True! podcast possible. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep64-comedian-kyle-scanlan-8c3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/228560755</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:12:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="17804507" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453670/e5f59789d927968b35d99122c5335f54.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The It's All True! Podcast features interviews w…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1484</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453670/31e8494b5eb8d3e734afb3a170d50b29.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. In this episode, Kyle Scanlan discusses the creation of The Whiskey Journal, his comedic influence and the true story of hopping into the wrong car. We also talk about his important role in making the It’s All True! podcast possible. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT: Extended Lizzie Skurnick Interview [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is an extended version of an episode aired earlier on WBEZ, featuring the full interview with writer Lizzie Skurnick about growing up as a black woman who can “pass” as white, and her new book That Should Be A Word. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-extended-lizzie-skurnick-interview-88e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/225582758</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2015 20:20:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="27080901" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453671/db659f268eaf4a90357bd4b714d42c1b.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is an extended version of an episode aired e…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3385</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453671/68ba33af0cb9d60117777b91bea8f64b.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>This is an extended version of an episode aired earlier on WBEZ, featuring the full interview with writer Lizzie Skurnick about growing up as a black woman who can “pass” as white, and her new book That Should Be A Word. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#63: Comedian Eugene Mirman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eugene Mirman goes through the unique path of his career from his start performing as a stand up in the early 90’s. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep63-comedian-eugene-mirman-7b7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/224184609</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2015 21:37:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="13639126" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453672/fb5dedcaeaf42ad2be0bb617b89758ff.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eugene Mirman goes through the unique path of his…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1137</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453672/bc99ce2908463f8ba0c6c49e7b3fb65b.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Eugene Mirman goes through the unique path of his career from his start performing as a stand up in the early 90’s. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT: Extended Azhar Usman Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is an extended version of an episode aired earlier on WBEZ, featuring the full interview with Azhar Usman, described by some as "America's Funniest Muslim." He talks about discovering comedy as an outlet and ​how he deals with stereotypes both in life and through humor. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-extended-azhar-usman-interview-605</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/221699708</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2015 16:56:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="23784875" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453673/941d0e78d2b6ad7c709cea9fd2e89a46.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is an extended version of an episode aired e…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2973</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453673/49aa605b59c0fae9d9cec11106f23175.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>This is an extended version of an episode aired earlier on WBEZ, featuring the full interview with Azhar Usman, described by some as "America's Funniest Muslim." He talks about discovering comedy as an outlet and ​how he deals with stereotypes both in life and through humor. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#62: Comedian Sean Donnelly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean Donnelly talks about his upcoming Comedy Central special and the “all comedians are insecure” stereotype. He also shares a true story about the time he and his friends hit a cop with a paint can after they got busted for graffiti in Long Island. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep62-comedian-sean-donnelly-945</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/220137517</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:15:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="15487655" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453674/fd91c369b23cabd16a3337d8e39b1f8a.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sean Donnelly talks about his upcoming Comedy Cen…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1291</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453674/7a4a2da3f97cc783cca40407308b32ab.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Sean Donnelly talks about his upcoming Comedy Central special and the “all comedians are insecure” stereotype. He also shares a true story about the time he and his friends hit a cop with a paint can after they got busted for graffiti in Long Island. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#61: Reductress Editors, Beth Newell & Sarah Pappalardo]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode, "It's All True!" host Tim Barnes talks to Beth Newell and Sarah Pappalardo. They created the popular satirical women's magazine known throughout the internet as "Reductress." The conversation delves into a dissection of the people who take fake news stories seriously and the negative aspect of certain media outlets tailored for women. Their headlining story is all about a creepy dude at a bar. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep61-reductress-editors-beth-0a8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/218818759</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2015 10:14:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="15559020" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453675/b606424bcdfbe4b3005c3a7064ecbf3d.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, "It's All True!" host Tim Barnes…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>972</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453675/a7f948284fa84ea4c548225bd36cbf66.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>In this episode, "It's All True!" host Tim Barnes talks to Beth Newell and Sarah Pappalardo. They created the popular satirical women's magazine known throughout the internet as "Reductress." The conversation delves into a dissection of the people who take fake news stories seriously and the negative aspect of certain media outlets tailored for women. Their headlining story is all about a creepy dude at a bar. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#60: Storyteller Kevin Allison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Allison talks about the formation of "The State" on MTV and how he delved into personal storytelling leading up to the creation of his hit series "RISK!" His headlining story is about how you're never on stage alone. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep60-storyteller-kevin-allison-8de</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/217929938</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2015 18:21:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="17828644" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453676/9e10e05e076955a96b09e25e2455cff5.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Allison talks about the formation of "The S…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1486</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453676/1f98380555f7f4783cc284b18ecbcb65.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Kevin Allison talks about the formation of "The State" on MTV and how he delved into personal storytelling leading up to the creation of his hit series "RISK!" His headlining story is about how you're never on stage alone. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#59: Musician Gabe Liebowitz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singer/Songwriter Gabe Liebowitz talks about the formation of his band Dastardly and the music that influences him. He delves into romantic world of being a touring musician and tells the story of his encounter with a strange man on his Kerouac-esque journey. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep59-musician-gabe-liebowitz-e1b</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/212549847</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2015 03:05:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="21308038" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453677/bdc764d30dd59c9c63e3362115d7d32e.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Singer/Songwriter Gabe Liebowitz talks about the …</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1332</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453677/fbbaad1bf55fe487b1e07dc6580df43c.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Singer/Songwriter Gabe Liebowitz talks about the formation of his band Dastardly and the music that influences him. He delves into romantic world of being a touring musician and tells the story of his encounter with a strange man on his Kerouac-esque journey. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT: Extended Dwayne Kennedy Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[This extended interview from episode 40 of "It's All True!" highlights comedian Dwayne Kennedy's beginnings in Chicago, the ups and downs in his career and his insights on working with W. Kamau Bell and Arsenio Hall. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-extended-dwayne-kennedy-interview-cb4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/211648557</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2015 12:52:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="38981861" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453678/8e8d20126f6851129cc4d215005b1d18.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This extended interview from episode 40 of "It's …</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3248</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453678/94f960f080cfb87b17bc4096a06c662e.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>This extended interview from episode 40 of "It's All True!" highlights comedian Dwayne Kennedy's beginnings in Chicago, the ups and downs in his career and his insights on working with W. Kamau Bell and Arsenio Hall. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#58: Author Lizzie Skurnick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer Lizzie Skurnick talks about growing up as a black woman who can "pass" as white, her new book "That Should Be A Word" and tells the humorous true story of how she chose the right sperm for her pregnancy. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep58-author-lizzie-skurnick-a89</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/211494241</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2015 02:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="22367043" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453679/f1090d2c8ee4fa06264c33280b478ce6.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Writer Lizzie Skurnick talks about growing up as …</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1864</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453679/7b21b689f0711ccf35673eb01b84480d.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Writer Lizzie Skurnick talks about growing up as a black woman who can "pass" as white, her new book "That Should Be A Word" and tells the humorous true story of how she chose the right sperm for her pregnancy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#57: Comedian Ramon Rivas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian Ramon Rivas talks about the magical world of racial ambiguity and how he started out in the Cleveland comedy scene. (Photo: Rustin McCann) <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep57-comedian-ramon-rivas-1fd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/209401004</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2015 23:22:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="16652791" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453680/f42d02ba2e32ee9ff732b9f196eec783.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comedian Ramon Rivas talks about the magical worl…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1041</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453680/f8c3aff979cb5d6e7763944261222a7b.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Comedian Ramon Rivas talks about the magical world of racial ambiguity and how he started out in the Cleveland comedy scene. (Photo: Rustin McCann) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#56: Comedian Greg Proops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) talks about starting off in the California bay area comedy scene, the writing process for "The Smartest Book in the World" and why he thinks soul music cures the blues. His headlining story involves philosophy, danger and Mars Bars. <a href="http://www.gregproops.com" class="linkified" target="_blank">www.gregproops.com</a> | <a href="http://www.alltruepod.tumblr.com" class="linkified" target="_blank">www.alltruepod.tumblr.com</a> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep56-comedian-greg-proops-eb5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/208443980</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2015 14:43:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="22912165" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453681/94a4d1ca5c70ee77f6adbdb40906a77c.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) talks abou…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1432</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453681/814ecd0cc32d06bac9e7faa1eb0d7e12.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) talks about starting off in the California bay area comedy scene, the writing process for "The Smartest Book in the World" and why he thinks soul music cures the blues. His headlining story involves philosophy, danger and Mars Bars. www.gregproops.com | www.alltruepod.tumblr.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#55: Comedian Clark Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clark Jones describes starting his comedy career in Chicago and what the transition to New York has been like. He delves into the different styles of comedy seen in the north and south sides of Chicago and tells the story of his first case of romantic heartbreak. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep55-comedian-clark-jones-ab3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/207334033</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2015 18:53:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="19526696" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453682/ca8e4700c1070d171335948047e30221.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Clark Jones describes starting his comedy career …</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1220</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453682/ef651b84e8afd01614d65faab95d7419.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Clark Jones describes starting his comedy career in Chicago and what the transition to New York has been like. He delves into the different styles of comedy seen in the north and south sides of Chicago and tells the story of his first case of romantic heartbreak. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#54: Comedian Nick Vatterott]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Kaufman Award winner Nick Vatterott talks about the difference between comedy clubs and alternative rooms as well as the division between stand up comics and improvisors. His headlining story centers around his time touring with Second City and trying his hand at performing in a Turkish comedy club. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep54-comedian-nick-vatterott-149</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/206094352</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2015 22:45:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="23218111" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453683/30ee9a3438419146b459122c95ccfd03.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Andy Kaufman Award winner Nick Vatterott talks ab…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1451</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453683/fa04484ddbdadfa970ff5a3963e26001.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Andy Kaufman Award winner Nick Vatterott talks about the difference between comedy clubs and alternative rooms as well as the division between stand up comics and improvisors. His headlining story centers around his time touring with Second City and trying his hand at performing in a Turkish comedy club. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#53: Comedian Azhar Usman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian Azhar Usman is described by some as "America's Funniest Muslim." He talks about discovering comedy as an outlet and ​how he deals with stereotypes both in life and through humor. His headlining story will make you laugh and maybe even tear up. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep53-comedian-azhar-usman-030</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/205013120</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2015 12:08:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="24131363" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453684/0d73c0f6d03ab67ad6d0d50d7fee8e42.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comedian Azhar Usman is described by some as "Ame…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1508</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453684/e5945bd73c307cebec8540b7a442d6d6.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Comedian Azhar Usman is described by some as "America's Funniest Muslim." He talks about discovering comedy as an outlet and ​how he deals with stereotypes both in life and through humor. His headlining story will make you laugh and maybe even tear up. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#52: Comedian Katie McVay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie McVay talks about the formation of The Comedy Exposition (Chicago's DIY stand up festival), how Nicki Minaj changed her life and why she moved to Chicago to pursue comedy. Her headlining story involves her life long fear of cats coming into reality in the the worst, most hilarious way possible. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep52-comedian-katie-mcvay-ed2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/203918536</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2015 22:44:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="18977497" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453685/fea3b40c5312276837a20d3f2a759242.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Katie McVay talks about the formation of The Come…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1186</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453685/a7c6e9764ca0b4f325725983dfb9c244.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Katie McVay talks about the formation of The Comedy Exposition (Chicago's DIY stand up festival), how Nicki Minaj changed her life and why she moved to Chicago to pursue comedy. Her headlining story involves her life long fear of cats coming into reality in the the worst, most hilarious way possible. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#51: Comedian Lil Rel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian Lil Rel Howery talks about starting off in Chicago and navigating the comedy scene divided by a segregated city. He delves into how the sketch comedy show "Friends of the People" was formed after the ill fated reboot of "In Living Color," and describes his influences ranging from Eddie Murphy to strangers on the street. His headlining story involves karate, birthdays and taxi drivers. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep51-comedian-lil-rel-d1f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/202859177</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:04:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="23097321" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453686/fae2c3dea71039d346e6bcced1c90a6d.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comedian Lil Rel Howery talks about starting off …</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1444</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453686/cc19c2a3ad73de25f5aa4dcc91de40d2.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Comedian Lil Rel Howery talks about starting off in Chicago and navigating the comedy scene divided by a segregated city. He delves into how the sketch comedy show "Friends of the People" was formed after the ill fated reboot of "In Living Color," and describes his influences ranging from Eddie Murphy to strangers on the street. His headlining story involves karate, birthdays and taxi drivers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#50: Comedian Andy Kindler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian Andy Kindler talks about what it was like during the tail end of the comedy boom and beginning of the alternative comedy scene in the 80's. He also dives into his love for taekwondo, his addiction to Twitter and more! It all ends with his headlining story, "Young Child Figures Out Way To Avoid Severe Embarrassment." <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep50-comedian-andy-kindler-f29</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/201782379</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:41:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="23368994" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453687/02218ced0ee8975a47f090c93794799c.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comedian Andy Kindler talks about what it was lik…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1461</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453687/cbad43d8d90342bd7e01007465111dff.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Comedian Andy Kindler talks about what it was like during the tail end of the comedy boom and beginning of the alternative comedy scene in the 80's. He also dives into his love for taekwondo, his addiction to Twitter and more! It all ends with his headlining story, "Young Child Figures Out Way To Avoid Severe Embarrassment." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#49: Comedian Baratunde Thurston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian and writer Baratunde Thurston describes the thought process behind his best selling book "How To Be Black," and reveals how he aims to connect technology with humor as CEO and co-founder of Cultivated Wit. His headlining story revolves around his bizarre and enlightening experience in the country of Georgia. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep49-comedian-baratunde-thurston-a00</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/200803359</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:28:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="21137928" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453688/4ae900ceeb28ea4a87f4cb4144678acc.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comedian and writer Baratunde Thurston describes …</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1321</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453688/f367540ca4991e80386e4eb6701ff17f.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Comedian and writer Baratunde Thurston describes the thought process behind his best selling book "How To Be Black," and reveals how he aims to connect technology with humor as CEO and co-founder of Cultivated Wit. His headlining story revolves around his bizarre and enlightening experience in the country of Georgia. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#48: Comedian Brian Babylon (LIVE!)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian and radio host Brian Babylon tests out new material, and describes his epic rise and fall in wealth during his first summer job.  Brian records his first comedy album this May. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep48-comedian-brian-babylon-live-cca</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/200635319</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2015 17:55:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="17518402" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453689/074c4bdb8544c99b392646dec6f541b0.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comedian and radio host Brian Babylon tests out n…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1095</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453689/99f978543c4e8c8164341186b0268a3d.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Comedian and radio host Brian Babylon tests out new material, and describes his epic rise and fall in wealth during his first summer job. Brian records his first comedy album this May. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#47: Comedian Maz Jobrani (LIVE!)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer, actor and comedian Maz Jobrani joins It's All True for its first live show to discuss his new book, "I'm Not A Terrorist, But I've Played One On TV," and shares the moments in his life that inspired him to write it.  His headlining story is titled: "Lunch With Hezbollah" <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep47-comedian-maz-jobrani-live-d69</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/199743621</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2015 22:37:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="22210830" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453690/27fa267d93d62d562caf14503b2bf80e.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Writer, actor and comedian Maz Jobrani joins It's…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1388</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453690/c6d484dcfafa566cdff95e2886b65848.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Writer, actor and comedian Maz Jobrani joins It's All True for its first live show to discuss his new book, "I'm Not A Terrorist, But I've Played One On TV," and shares the moments in his life that inspired him to write it. His headlining story is titled: "Lunch With Hezbollah" This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#46: Writer/Producer Issa Rae]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer, producer and actress Issa Rae talks about the development of her hit web series "The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl," defines her take on awkwardness and explains how her pilot for HBO came to be. It all ends with the story of a middle school birthday party nightmare! <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep46-writerproducer-issa-rae-cde</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/198505868</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2015 01:57:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="25307907" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453691/1b3b6b665b3325a053ab761bf4b555b7.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Writer, producer and actress Issa Rae talks about…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1582</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453691/2d9cb9064dfdfdb500debb431463c7be.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Writer, producer and actress Issa Rae talks about the development of her hit web series "The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl," defines her take on awkwardness and explains how her pilot for HBO came to be. It all ends with the story of a middle school birthday party nightmare! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#45: Wrestler Colt Cabana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wrestler, podcaster and comedian Colt Cabana talks about his path to professional wrestling, his life in and out of the WWE, and why he later returned to the independent circuit.  The whole journey has taken a lot of grit and perseverance, and an incredible work ethic. We hear about that, the stories behind the wrestling names he's had, and Colt reveals one of the strangest moments he had while wrestling... for the Insane Clown Posse. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep45-wrestler-colt-cabana-a2e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/197215442</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2015 05:01:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="23162523" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453692/9bd612567f96153dba1500dc5896c329.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wrestler, podcaster and comedian Colt Cabana talk…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1448</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453692/0184f857129c130dab6fef86af469dab.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Wrestler, podcaster and comedian Colt Cabana talks about his path to professional wrestling, his life in and out of the WWE, and why he later returned to the independent circuit. The whole journey has taken a lot of grit and perseverance, and an incredible work ethic. We hear about that, the stories behind the wrestling names he's had, and Colt reveals one of the strangest moments he had while wrestling... for the Insane Clown Posse. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#44: Comedian John Roy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian John Roy talks about starting off in the early Chicago stand-up scene and describes one of the worst road gigs ever. Host Tim Barnes confesses that he always thought John was black.  John Roy began his comedy career in Chicago, where he studied Improv at Second City and the Annoyance Theater. He moved to Los Angeles in 2004. He has appeared on numerous television programs including Conan, The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, and CBS’ Star Search, where he was the first comedy champion. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep44-comedian-john-roy-3cb</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/188028648</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:29:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="24006800" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453693/99a640a23f2355c5d24d00764950d425.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comedian John Roy talks about starting off in the…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1500</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453693/8a73002fa675ae857f9d2df737b2957e.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Comedian John Roy talks about starting off in the early Chicago stand-up scene and describes one of the worst road gigs ever. Host Tim Barnes confesses that he always thought John was black. John Roy began his comedy career in Chicago, where he studied Improv at Second City and the Annoyance Theater. He moved to Los Angeles in 2004. He has appeared on numerous television programs including Conan, The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, and CBS’ Star Search, where he was the first comedy champion. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#43: Comedian J.F. Harris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian J.F. Harris discusses what it means to be a road comic, the toll comedy takes on relationships and more.<br/><br/>@jfharris_Comedy <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep43-comedian-jf-harris-760</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/187030522</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:31:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="16349788" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453694/7160b24f84401e084aff2ba660aa9d1f.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comedian J.F. Harris discusses what it means to b…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1022</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453694/511404fad5fe2eacd1c21890d13b9bb5.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Comedian J.F. Harris discusses what it means to be a road comic, the toll comedy takes on relationships and more. @jfharris_Comedy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#42: Comedian Will Miles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Miles talks the difference between doing stand up in Chicago vs. New York and tells one of the worst dating stories ever. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep42-comedian-will-miles-89a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/185700513</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2015 17:47:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="16544139" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453695/dd219a6314494344b282faccab32144d.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Will Miles talks the difference between doing sta…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1034</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453695/b6b13e474d986cc6a15d48ca0112be5b.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Will Miles talks the difference between doing stand up in Chicago vs. New York and tells one of the worst dating stories ever. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#41: Comedian Candy Lawrence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Candy Lawrence describes her journey from doing improv in Buffalo to doing stand up in Chicago. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep41-comedian-candy-lawrence-0f1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/184638095</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:37:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="12945928" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453696/c96bb407b5e6c0c4d41af918145896c9.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Candy Lawrence describes her journey from doing i…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>809</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453696/dfa77abd78331ec9c2c7e94b758104bf.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Candy Lawrence describes her journey from doing improv in Buffalo to doing stand up in Chicago. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#40: Comedian Dwayne Kennedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dwayne Kennedy discusses his ups and downs in stand up comedy and tells an incredible true story about his inadvertent psychic capabilities. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep40-comedian-dwayne-kennedy-41f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/182706513</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2014 19:14:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="22432766" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453697/3b12994e65da1454c2fb1bbe301ededc.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dwayne Kennedy discusses his ups and downs in sta…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1402</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453697/1376fa77e513dfb661cba4b536b1a48d.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Dwayne Kennedy discusses his ups and downs in stand up comedy and tells an incredible true story about his inadvertent psychic capabilities. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT: Extended Wyatt Cenac Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wyatt Cenac discusses his comedic influences, his preference for smaller crowds and how he approaches telling personal stories with jokes. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-extended-wyatt-cenac-interview-070</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/182689957</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:13:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="18328825" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453698/a58da1f2840d8ab9950e08bb20b5ad7c.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wyatt Cenac discusses his comedic influences, his…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1146</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453698/1f16545abfc08bfedd30c35078869652.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Wyatt Cenac discusses his comedic influences, his preference for smaller crowds and how he approaches telling personal stories with jokes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#39: Mind Reader Mark Toland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mind Reader Mark Toland talks about the difference between magic and mentalism, what it's like being skilled at trickery and answers the ultimate question: "Was Jesus a magician?" <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep39-mind-reader-mark-toland-cab</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/181634178</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:32:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="17995293" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453699/61a020ebc752ccaa5d369be13b84186a.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mind Reader Mark Toland talks about the differenc…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1125</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453699/9a2bc7044beb6f8226a10719afdb91f8.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Mind Reader Mark Toland talks about the difference between magic and mentalism, what it's like being skilled at trickery and answers the ultimate question: "Was Jesus a magician?" This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#38: Music Producer Stefan Ponce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grammy nominated music producer Stefan Ponce explains what inspires his sound, his process working with rappers and why he feels he makes "internet famous" songs. He also tells the most L.A. story you'll ever hear starting off with the headline "It Sucks Being Ron Jeremy" <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep38-music-producer-stefan-ponce-74e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/180568401</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2014 18:15:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="17219143" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453700/fb50c0053db3f38812cfe59f70fe1d5a.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Grammy nominated music producer Stefan Ponce expl…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1076</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453700/61bf4c8d27adabd96c0e3424b092bc6e.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Grammy nominated music producer Stefan Ponce explains what inspires his sound, his process working with rappers and why he feels he makes "internet famous" songs. He also tells the most L.A. story you'll ever hear starting off with the headline "It Sucks Being Ron Jeremy" This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#37: Writer Britt Julious]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britt Julious (Vice, Chicago Tribune) explains her writing style, and what it's like interacting with readers on the internet. That, plus her real life headline "Young Black Feminist Slut-Shames Ex-Boyfriend," and the story behind it!<br/><br/>Twitter:  @britticism, @alltruepodcast, @TimBarnes451 <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep37-writer-britt-julious-a75</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/179548506</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2014 01:41:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="19652083" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453701/02a59d7a0011cabb5ce185bfa3325f78.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Britt Julious (Vice, Chicago Tribune) explains he…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1228</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453701/41bb0a501445aede9d2caba2dac968cb.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Britt Julious (Vice, Chicago Tribune) explains her writing style, and what it's like interacting with readers on the internet. That, plus her real life headline "Young Black Feminist Slut-Shames Ex-Boyfriend," and the story behind it! Twitter: @britticism, @alltruepodcast, @TimBarnes451 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#36: Author Bill Hillmann]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Hillmann, author of "The Old Neighborhood" talks about growing up in Chicago, becoming a bull runner in Spain and saving Irvine Welsh's life. He also tells an amazing true story. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep36-author-bill-hillmann-c19</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/178458566</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:43:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="15451594" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453702/b76ad591e20ee359b01e9c4d729a7e0b.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Bill Hillmann, author of "The Old Neighborhood" t…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>966</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453702/60914472ed86b1cfe4647cb5150aa286.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Bill Hillmann, author of "The Old Neighborhood" talks about growing up in Chicago, becoming a bull runner in Spain and saving Irvine Welsh's life. He also tells an amazing true story. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#35: Comedian Wyatt Cenac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wyatt Cenac (The Daily Show) discusses his love for Brooklyn, puppets and comedy. His new special "Brooklyn" is now available on Netflix. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep35-comedian-wyatt-cenac-e93</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/177357064</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2014 18:13:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="18998813" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453703/9ecc011f9f32ca33b7fe4f3ddf3b2a5f.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wyatt Cenac (The Daily Show) discusses his love f…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1187</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453703/5676185114ca77364a189d9c814464c4.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Wyatt Cenac (The Daily Show) discusses his love for Brooklyn, puppets and comedy. His new special "Brooklyn" is now available on Netflix. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#34: Rapper ShowYouSuck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clinton Sandifer (a.k.a. ShowYouSuck) explains the origin of his rap name and how pizza, pop culture and MTV influence his work. He also tells an incredible true story involving DMX. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep34-rapper-showyousuck-458</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/176255391</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 17:52:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="14148815" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453704/669d452cca6c9c26192b37cb064b92d9.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Clinton Sandifer (a.k.a. ShowYouSuck) explains th…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>884</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453704/e447e1fe89e5302be5a4161945834cfd.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Clinton Sandifer (a.k.a. ShowYouSuck) explains the origin of his rap name and how pizza, pop culture and MTV influence his work. He also tells an incredible true story involving DMX. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#33: Comedian Jonathan Katz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Katz chats with Tim about starting his comedy career in New York, working in Comedy Centrals Dr Katz Professional Therapist and how he comments on being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in his material. He also tells a string of hilarious true stories. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep33-comedian-jonathan-katz-648</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/175188923</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2014 20:25:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="14188103" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453705/7f3ba99dbc115a0faec57a2c88bb21c0.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jonathan Katz chats with Tim about starting his c…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>887</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453705/1d8a87cf069ee64ba5774195ac7b4253.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Jonathan Katz chats with Tim about starting his comedy career in New York, working in Comedy Centrals Dr Katz Professional Therapist and how he comments on being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in his material. He also tells a string of hilarious true stories. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#32: Actor Gregory Hollimon]]></title><description><![CDATA["Black Man Beats Mexican With A Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus" - Gregory Hollimon (a.k.a. Principal Onyx Blackman from Strangers with Candy) talks about growing up in the Cabrini–Green Homes of Chicago's near north side and entering the world of improv. He also tells a hilarious story about an awkward scuba diving experience. (Photo by Gregory Hollimon) <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep32-actor-gregory-hollimon-a55</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/174110707</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2014 18:57:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="12321079" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453706/d421fc22121b34598c7d3dc725cba612.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Black Man Beats Mexican With A Self-Contained Un…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>770</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453706/1715baf0175db6caafbd076e0f78629a.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>"Black Man Beats Mexican With A Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus" - Gregory Hollimon (a.k.a. Principal Onyx Blackman from Strangers with Candy) talks about growing up in the Cabrini–Green Homes of Chicago's near north side and entering the world of improv. He also tells a hilarious story about an awkward scuba diving experience. (Photo by Gregory Hollimon) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#31: Activist Suey Park]]></title><description><![CDATA["Suey Park Still Does Not Understand Satire" - Activist Suey Park discusses the art of twitter hashtags, growing up as one of the few Asian American's in a mostly white neighborhood and the time she pretended to be a comedian as a social experiment. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep31-activist-suey-park-9fd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/173020952</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:11:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="14624034" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453707/95f72a66c9d7a80f7f465fc3b21d815f.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Suey Park Still Does Not Understand Satire" - Ac…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>914</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453707/57ac61216f8a5d6b49abd70381134833.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>"Suey Park Still Does Not Understand Satire" - Activist Suey Park discusses the art of twitter hashtags, growing up as one of the few Asian American's in a mostly white neighborhood and the time she pretended to be a comedian as a social experiment. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#30: Comedian Dave Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA["Mexican Vacation Is Anything But Mexellent" Dave Hill kicks off season 3 by unveiling what it was like growing up in the gloomy area of Cleveland, and describing the time he visited a dangerous prison in Mexio. Click play and learn the true meaning of the "Cleveland Nasty." <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep30-comedian-dave-hill-b67</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/171962950</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:14:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="16713830" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453708/c804cb3361902981051733f227faf92e.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Mexican Vacation Is Anything But Mexellent" Dave…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1045</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453708/7e0d0f0d93eeafeeea93583075608050.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>"Mexican Vacation Is Anything But Mexellent" Dave Hill kicks off season 3 by unveiling what it was like growing up in the gloomy area of Cleveland, and describing the time he visited a dangerous prison in Mexio. Click play and learn the true meaning of the "Cleveland Nasty." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#29: Comedian Derek Sheen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek Sheen joins It's All True! to talk about his emergence into comedy, the ways music affects his humor and how important word choice is to making something funny. He also tells an amazing true story about getting to know his estranged father, who just so happened to be a runner for the Mafia. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep29-comedian-derek-sheen-ebe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/163736296</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:53:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="15620449" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453709/9d8956ef7ee7f96bea2733cdbc6faa0c.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Derek Sheen joins It's All True! to talk about hi…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>976</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453709/38a16ed062ab26893e964b7e19c0d8b3.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Derek Sheen joins It's All True! to talk about his emergence into comedy, the ways music affects his humor and how important word choice is to making something funny. He also tells an amazing true story about getting to know his estranged father, who just so happened to be a runner for the Mafia. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#28: Writer/Comedian Daniel Kibblesmith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Kibblesmith (The Onion) joins It's All True! to discuss the origins of the ClickHole website, the secret to The Onion's sense of humor and the writing process for his book "How To Win At Everything." Lastly, Daniel tells a hilarious true story about the time he fought an autobot. Like, for real kinda. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep28-writercomedian-daniel-kibblesmith-68a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/162690660</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2014 17:32:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="17730307" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453710/3940022ee07897d2f1610cad9cdeb9d2.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Daniel Kibblesmith (The Onion) joins It's All Tru…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1108</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453710/189c6344ace6672998be2c56042b79f6.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Daniel Kibblesmith (The Onion) joins It's All True! to discuss the origins of the ClickHole website, the secret to The Onion's sense of humor and the writing process for his book "How To Win At Everything." Lastly, Daniel tells a hilarious true story about the time he fought an autobot. Like, for real kinda. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#27: Comedian Nore Davis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian Nore Davis (HBO, Comedy Central) joins It's All True! to discuss his problems with the college system, his comedic inspirations and the difficulty of creating funny jokes that challenge audiences -- particularly in the black community. Also, his headlining story "Was I On Last Comic Standing?" <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep27-comedian-nore-davis-cd5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/161806751</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2014 14:36:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="14010052" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453711/4f65079e81d13294d8f0d0ddc57b1e9e.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comedian Nore Davis (HBO, Comedy Central) joins I…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>876</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453711/1f992a26249bd5fd4520b55778aa1a2a.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Comedian Nore Davis (HBO, Comedy Central) joins It's All True! to discuss his problems with the college system, his comedic inspirations and the difficulty of creating funny jokes that challenge audiences -- particularly in the black community. Also, his headlining story "Was I On Last Comic Standing?" This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#26: Comedian Josh Gondelman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer/Comedian Josh Gondelman joins "It's All True!" to talk the origins of the Modern Seinfeld (@SeinfeldToday) twitter handle, the Boston/New York comedy scenes AND his headlining story "Precocious Toddler Escapes Classroom Repeatedly." <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep26-comedian-josh-gondelman-9cc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/160677678</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2014 18:11:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="15456191" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453712/45602acf0f7a60745a74ff1c2324f20b.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Writer/Comedian Josh Gondelman joins "It's All Tr…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>966</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453712/90de9ee785a8465c6239a5d66be2ced0.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Writer/Comedian Josh Gondelman joins "It's All True!" to talk the origins of the Modern Seinfeld (@SeinfeldToday) twitter handle, the Boston/New York comedy scenes AND his headlining story "Precocious Toddler Escapes Classroom Repeatedly." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#25: Actress Fawzia Mirza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress Fawzia Mirza (Kam Kardashian web series) discusses gender, comedy and the pressure of deciding to make a career out of performing on It’s All True. Plus, her headline story "Doctors Discover Medical First In Woman's Mouth." <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep25-actress-fawzia-mirza-141</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/159871547</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2014 00:26:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="14653292" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453713/b41e07b48f0c370c6c9d62c320160470.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre and Fawzia Mirza</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Actress Fawzia Mirza (Kam Kardashian web series) …</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>916</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453713/6b5408aa266ece589d4085b57adcdbf2.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Actress Fawzia Mirza (Kam Kardashian web series) discusses gender, comedy and the pressure of deciding to make a career out of performing on It’s All True. Plus, her headline story "Doctors Discover Medical First In Woman's Mouth." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#24: Comedian Liza Treyger [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian Liza Treyger (Chelsea Lately, Comedy Central) talks with host Tim Barnes about her influences, both comedic and alcoholic. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep24-comedian-liza-treyger-explicit-e2b</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/158682210</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2014 18:24:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="13144459" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453714/9f076e16754682c4e9aaa1b62215c343.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comedian Liza Treyger (Chelsea Lately, Comedy Cen…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>821</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453714/3b1e68226fea234089ba3c6a125b480a.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Comedian Liza Treyger (Chelsea Lately, Comedy Central) talks with host Tim Barnes about her influences, both comedic and alcoholic. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#23: Comedian Kevin Mullaney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Improviser Kevin Mullaney (UCB, iO) discusses his journey in the world of comedy and the differences between various improv institutions from coast to coast. Host, Tim Barnes brings up the seeming separation between stand-ups and improvisers in Chicago and it all ends with a hilarious true story. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep23-comedian-kevin-mullaney-86d</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/157727972</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2014 22:32:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="15930575" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453715/d519a725037d985b27fd418dbc1d09a6.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Improviser Kevin Mullaney (UCB, iO) discusses his…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>996</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453715/a8c2054a7f8fabeb12f54180b24dc2eb.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Improviser Kevin Mullaney (UCB, iO) discusses his journey in the world of comedy and the differences between various improv institutions from coast to coast. Host, Tim Barnes brings up the seeming separation between stand-ups and improvisers in Chicago and it all ends with a hilarious true story. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#22: Bestselling author Denise Kiernan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read Before You Click "Send."  New York Times and and NPR Bestselling author Denise Kiernan stops in on the It's All True! podcast to tell us how to be like Indiana Jones, writing for Who Wants To Be a Millionaire and about her bestselling book, The Girls of Atomic City. Plus, she tells us her funny, true story about someone hitting "send" on an email when she really shouldn't have.  Wow.  We've all been there. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep22-bestselling-author-denise-289</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/156855931</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2014 17:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="14242856" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453716/f87d0ec962b4c252f3fd8852daa8276e.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Read Before You Click "Send."  New York Times and…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>890</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453716/dfb9b0574d3ea7f803dcbff208265eb6.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Read Before You Click "Send." New York Times and and NPR Bestselling author Denise Kiernan stops in on the It's All True! podcast to tell us how to be like Indiana Jones, writing for Who Wants To Be a Millionaire and about her bestselling book, The Girls of Atomic City. Plus, she tells us her funny, true story about someone hitting "send" on an email when she really shouldn't have. Wow. We've all been there. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#21: Comedian Adam Burke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Burke (Just For Laughs, The First Annual 26th Annual Comedy Festival) discusses the world of Chicago comedy and his strange travels as an Irishman in Russia with host Tim Barnes. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep21-comedian-adam-burke-477</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/155730773</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="15369256" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453717/308474d8214f694bb199a400f0ef19da.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Adam Burke (Just For Laughs, The First Annual 26t…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>961</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453717/a2586cbc90dded437261f53b22365deb.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Adam Burke (Just For Laughs, The First Annual 26th Annual Comedy Festival) discusses the world of Chicago comedy and his strange travels as an Irishman in Russia with host Tim Barnes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#20: Radio icon Richard Steele]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago radio icon Richard Steele joins It’s All True! host Tim Barnes for a conversation about the evolution of race relations in Chicago, and how Richard became a disc jockey in the first place. The path makes its way through the tumult and segregation of the 1950s & '60s in a highly segregated Chicago that was unwelcoming of the integration of African-Americans. Steele talks about coming up in that environment, about his doo-wop group The Bishops and about his entry into radio. It's a story that began with a young Richard Steele playing "radio DJ" into a tape recorder.<br/><br/>Plus, Richard tells the funny, true story of his prom night... and how it almost never happened. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep20-radio-icon-richard-steele-3b7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/154790423</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:20:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="17905014" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453718/1fec5288013e37894da5051357041cb0.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Chicago radio icon Richard Steele joins It’s All …</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1119</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453718/605e17aa245d25c7277a58841ff88ddf.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Chicago radio icon Richard Steele joins It’s All True! host Tim Barnes for a conversation about the evolution of race relations in Chicago, and how Richard became a disc jockey in the first place. The path makes its way through the tumult and segregation of the 1950s &amp; '60s in a highly segregated Chicago that was unwelcoming of the integration of African-Americans. Steele talks about coming up in that environment, about his doo-wop group The Bishops and about his entry into radio. It's a story that began with a young Richard Steele playing "radio DJ" into a tape recorder. Plus, Richard tells the funny, true story of his prom night... and how it almost never happened. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#19: Comedian James Adomian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian James Adomian joins host Tim Barnes to discuss being an impressionist and the time he bombed opening for comedy legend Joan Rivers.<br/><br/>James was a top-10 finalist on Last Comic Standing (NBC) and is a frequent guest on Comedy Bang Bang, and The Todd Glass Show.  He performs standup and characters live at Upright Citizens Brigade and at festivals, theaters, and dive bars. His debut album "Low Hangin' Fruit" was released in 2012.  (Photo by Mindy Tucker) <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep19-comedian-james-adomian-df4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/153721714</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2014 15:42:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="14254976" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453719/847b2e31a3dca06058ed735676164661.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comedian James Adomian joins host Tim Barnes to d…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>891</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453719/5d79141d0947454012d8471fe0c3aed9.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Comedian James Adomian joins host Tim Barnes to discuss being an impressionist and the time he bombed opening for comedy legend Joan Rivers. James was a top-10 finalist on Last Comic Standing (NBC) and is a frequent guest on Comedy Bang Bang, and The Todd Glass Show. He performs standup and characters live at Upright Citizens Brigade and at festivals, theaters, and dive bars. His debut album "Low Hangin' Fruit" was released in 2012. (Photo by Mindy Tucker) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#18: Writer/storyteller Samantha Irby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer/storyteller <a href="http://bitchesgottaeat.tumblr.com/">Samantha Irby</a> joins It's All True host <a href="http://www.twitter.com/timbarnes451">Tim Barnes</a> in a conversation about the origins of her blog, Chicago's booming storytelling scene and what it's like having a day job while pursuing your art. She also tells an incredibly funny true story.<br/><br/>Samantha Irby is writer/performer with work that has appeared on The Rumpus and Jezebel. She created the popular blog, b*****s gotta eat and has published a collection of essays in a book titled MEATY. She opened for Baratunde Thurston during his "How to Be Black" tour and has been profiled in the Chicago Sun-Times and Time Out Chicago. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep18-writerstoryteller-samantha-93d</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/152632050</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2014 16:31:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="18074288" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453720/dccb1461b574c5be28b6091556a6f4dc.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Writer/storyteller &lt;a href="http://bitchesgottaea…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1130</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453720/576c72294fd44efb73fcf7e9d38fbb04.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Writer/storyteller Samantha Irby joins It's All True host Tim Barnes in a conversation about the origins of her blog, Chicago's booming storytelling scene and what it's like having a day job while pursuing your art. She also tells an incredibly funny true story. Samantha Irby is writer/performer with work that has appeared on The Rumpus and Jezebel. She created the popular blog, b*****s gotta eat and has published a collection of essays in a book titled MEATY. She opened for Baratunde Thurston during his "How to Be Black" tour and has been profiled in the Chicago Sun-Times and Time Out Chicago. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT EP#17: Comedian Eddie Izzard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian Eddie Izzard joins host Tim Barnes in a conversation about comedy, performing his act in multiple languages (including French, German, Russian and Spanish), some of his comedy heroes and his aversion to telling true stories.  Izzard is currently touring America with his new act, Force Majeure. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep17-comedian-eddie-izzard-851</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/151359123</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2014 16:02:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="15169889" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453721/db1e868bb9542d037adcb5ed3a419e74.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comedian Eddie Izzard joins host Tim Barnes in a …</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>948</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453721/07559a50f35b640233b896338b99167e.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Comedian Eddie Izzard joins host Tim Barnes in a conversation about comedy, performing his act in multiple languages (including French, German, Russian and Spanish), some of his comedy heroes and his aversion to telling true stories. Izzard is currently touring America with his new act, Force Majeure. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAT Ep#16: Comedian Hari Kondabolu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian and writer, Hari Kondabolu (Totally Biased with W. Kamu Bell) joins host Tim Barnes in a conversation about comedy, race and Hari’s new album ‘Waiting For 2042’ <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/iat-ep16-comedian-hari-kondabolu-e26</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/148189513</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="13354692" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453722/123cde198d318b6c1e1de577ea175f58.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comedian and writer, Hari Kondabolu (Totally Bias…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>835</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453722/52622f0f7c49363f18fc18eaca10d7f2.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Comedian and writer, Hari Kondabolu (Totally Biased with W. Kamu Bell) joins host Tim Barnes in a conversation about comedy, race and Hari’s new album ‘Waiting For 2042’ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[(ARCHIVES) IAT Ep#14: with Comedian Sean White]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Barnes welcomes comic Sean White to the ‘It’s All True!’ podcast. They dicuss his transition to personal comedy, his dream of stealing Jon Stewart's job at The Daily Show, and his strange high school adventures.<br/><br/>Originally from Alabama, Sean is now located in Chicago and can be seen in showcases and clubs throughout the Midwest and South. Called a "Gem" by RE:Com Chicago Comedy magazine, Sean White has been seen in clubs across 3 countries. His odd yet relatable style of quick thought provoking material landed him in the finals of the Hong Kong International Comedy competition with entrants from over 11 countries.<br/><br/>Follow Don on Twitter at: @SeanWhiteComedy<br/><br/>Theme Song: Freddie Nunez<br/><br/>Sound Engineer: Faraz Hussain<br/><br/>Cover Art: James Webb <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/archives-iat-ep14-with-comedian-sean-623</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/134233584</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:25:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="9942056" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453723/eb5f31e626842addcee7b89a57350c1f.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tim Barnes welcomes comic Sean White to the ‘It’s…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>621</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453723/ab756828eeafc74bedd6e5bdbd2d6dea.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Tim Barnes welcomes comic Sean White to the ‘It’s All True!’ podcast. They dicuss his transition to personal comedy, his dream of stealing Jon Stewart's job at The Daily Show, and his strange high school adventures. Originally from Alabama, Sean is now located in Chicago and can be seen in showcases and clubs throughout the Midwest and South. Called a "Gem" by RE:Com Chicago Comedy magazine, Sean White has been seen in clubs across 3 countries. His odd yet relatable style of quick thought provoking material landed him in the finals of the Hong Kong International Comedy competition with entrants from over 11 countries. Follow Don on Twitter at: @SeanWhiteComedy Theme Song: Freddie Nunez Sound Engineer: Faraz Hussain Cover Art: James Webb This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[(ARCHIVES) IAT Ep#12: with Musician/Storyteller Danny Black]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Whiskey Journal contributor Tim Barnes welcomes musician and storyteller Danny Black to the ‘It’s All True!’ podcast. The dissect the differences between the music and comedy business before Danny tells the long and winding tale of his odd friendship with a famous comic.<br/><br/>Danny Black is a member of the musical group, The Blacks (originally called 'The Black Family')  an insurgent  country band from Chicago. They released two albums through Bloodshot Records. Danny also performs as a storyteller, and hosts The God, Sex & Death Variety Hour at The Hideout every fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.<br/><br/>This episode also features an original headline from Whiskey Journal writer Bronwyn Isaac.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Theme Song: Freddie Nunez<br/><br/>Sound Engineer: Faraz Hussain<br/><br/>Cover Art: James Webb <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/archives-iat-ep12-with-musicianstoryteller-bd8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/130536524</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2014 22:55:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="13632217" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453724/96f203d6bcd2140d371a0d450bb3a9a8.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Whiskey Journal contributor Tim Barnes welcom…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>852</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453724/0fc83e6dd1f03d7c80d2fd8b47f4c738.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>The Whiskey Journal contributor Tim Barnes welcomes musician and storyteller Danny Black to the ‘It’s All True!’ podcast. The dissect the differences between the music and comedy business before Danny tells the long and winding tale of his odd friendship with a famous comic. Danny Black is a member of the musical group, The Blacks (originally called 'The Black Family') an insurgent country band from Chicago. They released two albums through Bloodshot Records. Danny also performs as a storyteller, and hosts The God, Sex &amp; Death Variety Hour at The Hideout every fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. This episode also features an original headline from Whiskey Journal writer Bronwyn Isaac. Theme Song: Freddie Nunez Sound Engineer: Faraz Hussain Cover Art: James Webb This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[(ARCHIVES) IAT Ep#11: with Radio Hosts Brian Babylon & Molly Adams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Whiskey Journal contributor Tim Barnes welcomes comedian  Brian Babylon and journalist Molly Adams  to the ‘It’s All True!’ podcast. They discuss how their unlikely friendship through co-hosting a radio program lead to them catching a flight to Los Angeles for a taping of the show Jeapordy.<br/><br/>Brian Babylon is a stand up comic and panelest on the NPR game show Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! Molly Adams is a journalist who writes for  Chicago Reader and has reported for NPR. They both host the call-in radio talk show, The Morning AMp which airs Monday through Friday in Chi-town & NWI. Listen on 89.5 FM (NWI/CHI), 90.7 FM (CHI) or WLUW 88.7 (CHI). Across the globe at <a href="http://vocalo.org" class="linkified" target="_blank">Vocalo.org</a><br/><br/>Twitter:  @brianbabylon / @mollyelena<br/><br/>Theme Song: Freddie Nunez<br/><br/>Sound Engineer: Faraz Hussain<br/><br/>Cover Art: James Webb<br/><br/>Subscribe to 'It's All True!' on iTunes. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/archives-iat-ep11-with-radio-hosts-b34</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/129347291</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:18:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="14148798" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453725/21324cbfcbc99a128a9dbf2c2e7ae868.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Whiskey Journal contributor Tim Barnes welcom…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>884</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453725/e2147a3411c69fb87791a78b85c65d36.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>The Whiskey Journal contributor Tim Barnes welcomes comedian Brian Babylon and journalist Molly Adams to the ‘It’s All True!’ podcast. They discuss how their unlikely friendship through co-hosting a radio program lead to them catching a flight to Los Angeles for a taping of the show Jeapordy. Brian Babylon is a stand up comic and panelest on the NPR game show Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! Molly Adams is a journalist who writes for Chicago Reader and has reported for NPR. They both host the call-in radio talk show, The Morning AMp which airs Monday through Friday in Chi-town &amp; NWI. Listen on 89.5 FM (NWI/CHI), 90.7 FM (CHI) or WLUW 88.7 (CHI). Across the globe at Vocalo.org Twitter: @brianbabylon / @mollyelena Theme Song: Freddie Nunez Sound Engineer: Faraz Hussain Cover Art: James Webb Subscribe to 'It's All True!' on iTunes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[(ARCHIVES) IAT Ep#9: with Comedian Michael Timlin [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian Michael Timlin talks to host Tim Barnes about his brief encounter with the law at a college party.<br/><br/>Follow Michael on twitter at: @cowboytimlin <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/archives-iat-ep9-with-comedian-michael-0e1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/126256462</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2013 01:40:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="15815619" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453726/2128dc49ea5f1bfac99321d68cc0129e.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comedian Michael Timlin talks to host Tim Barnes …</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>988</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453726/d1edf151a486a5185e9a58340a7cb110.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Comedian Michael Timlin talks to host Tim Barnes about his brief encounter with the law at a college party. Follow Michael on twitter at: @cowboytimlin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[(ARCHIVES) IAT Ep#3: with Storyteller Lily Be [Explicit]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Barnes welcomes Moth GrandSLAM champion Lily Be to the ‘It’s All True!’ podcast. Lily tells the sweet, lovely and  horrifying story of discovering that the man she was engaged to was a bed-wetter.<br/><br/>According to Gapers Block,  "Be never writes her stories and relies on the oral tradition she grew up with." She produces a storytelling show called Stoop-Style Stories which takes place the last Thursday of each month at Rosa's Lounge in Humboldt Park.<br/><br/>Follow Lily Be on twitter at: @queenlilybe <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/archives-iat-ep3-with-storyteller-fb3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/119650476</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2013 19:41:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="15279417" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453727/8dba4e9aebb4d5d1771654c0e0ead7a3.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tim Barnes welcomes Moth GrandSLAM champion Lily …</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>955</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453727/dff357cb5e1c8f7f25ab23f4b15ee019.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Tim Barnes welcomes Moth GrandSLAM champion Lily Be to the ‘It’s All True!’ podcast. Lily tells the sweet, lovely and horrifying story of discovering that the man she was engaged to was a bed-wetter. According to Gapers Block, "Be never writes her stories and relies on the oral tradition she grew up with." She produces a storytelling show called Stoop-Style Stories which takes place the last Thursday of each month at Rosa's Lounge in Humboldt Park. Follow Lily Be on twitter at: @queenlilybe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[(ARCHIVES) IAT Ep#2: with Comedian Ian Abramson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Barnes welcomes comedian/writer/and closest comedy friend Ian Abramson to the ‘It’s All True!’ podcast. Ian was given the challenge to tell a story that he's never heard throughout there long friendship, and boy does it deliver.<br/><br/>Ian  has worked with the creators of Comedy Central's 'Dr. Katz' on various web projects including "The Pitch Show!" <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/archives-iat-ep2-with-comedian-ian-454</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/118601431</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="11032494" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453728/46bd450193a6722398bec7af568223f5.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tim Barnes welcomes comedian/writer/and closest c…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>690</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453728/cbc126729007c378a2e07477245b88d6.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Tim Barnes welcomes comedian/writer/and closest comedy friend Ian Abramson to the ‘It’s All True!’ podcast. Ian was given the challenge to tell a story that he's never heard throughout there long friendship, and boy does it deliver. Ian has worked with the creators of Comedy Central's 'Dr. Katz' on various web projects including "The Pitch Show!" This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item><item><title><![CDATA[(ARCHIVES) IAT Ep#1: with Storyteller Shannon Cason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim  welcomes Moth GrandSLAM champion Shannon Cason to the 'It's All True!' podcast. Shannon tells him a funny true story about growing up in the mean streets of Detroit.<br/><br/>Shannon is a contributor to NPR's Snap Judgment, a staff writer for WBEZ's Paper Machete, and hosts the 'Homemade Stories' podcast. <br/><br/>This episode also features a headline from WJ contributor Ross Kelly.<br/><br/>Get more info on Shannon at <a href="http://www.shanoncason.com" class="linkified" target="_blank">www.shanoncason.com</a><br/><br/>Theme: Freddie Nunez<br/>Sound Engineer: Faraz Hussain <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/p/archives-iat-ep1-with-storyteller-d8f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/117556975</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="15224650" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/108453729/0852504c055ec4a1166f88cd987a4289.mp3"/><itunes:author>You Are The Genre and Shannon Cason</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tim  welcomes Moth GrandSLAM champion Shannon Cas…</itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>951</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6932/post/108453729/b2637bab5cc7d5ad6891e8e6594f96ae.jpg"/><dc:creator>Tim Barnes</dc:creator><itunes:summary>Tim welcomes Moth GrandSLAM champion Shannon Cason to the 'It's All True!' podcast. Shannon tells him a funny true story about growing up in the mean streets of Detroit. Shannon is a contributor to NPR's Snap Judgment, a staff writer for WBEZ's Paper Machete, and hosts the 'Homemade Stories' podcast. This episode also features a headline from WJ contributor Ross Kelly. Get more info on Shannon at www.shanoncason.com Theme: Freddie Nunez Sound Engineer: Faraz Hussain This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lettersfromafricanamerica.substack.com/subscribe</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>comedy,podcast,tim,barnes,it,s,all,true,touchvision,stand,up,storytelling,satire,the,onion</itunes:keywords></item></channel></rss>