Michael Ortiz joins Nana on this week's Dear Nana: Advice from An Idiot. Michael and Irene have been friends since high school and she's so proud of all his personal and professional accomplishments and growth. They talk about tea, comedy; the sacrifices they've made for both and are pretty silly throughout the whole episode.  Michael Ortiz, founder of JoJo Tea www.sipjojo.com Instagram: @sipjojo 

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Michael Ortiz

Sequoia Hill, also known as Siddy Hill joins Nana this week on Dear Nana: Advice From An Idiot. Nana has been following Siddy on Instagram for a minute and she is over the moon that Siddy said yes to do the podcast. They talk about Instagram, algorithms and of course, comedy.  Siddy Instagram: @goodsiddygonebad 

Siddy Hill

Gene Paul Gayol joins Nana on the podcast this week. Gene is a composer, producer, performer born and raised in Miami.  "Amanece" a song he co-wrote with Jorge Villamizar for Diego Torres released in September. https://www.latimes.com/espanol/entretenimiento/articulo/2020-08-27/diego-torres-regresa-como-el-trovador-de-los-grandes-momentos-con-amanece He has recorded/performed with high profile latin recording artists such as Alejandro Sanz, Marc Anthony, Carlos Vives, Diego Torres, David Bisbal. Gene will be debuting a new original project soon, follow him at @genepaulmusic on Instagram.     

Gene Paul Gayol

Father Manny joins Nana again and this week they speak about suicide so if this is a topic that triggers you, please do not listen to this episode. If you are suicidal or know someone who is, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. Father Manny and Irene have been friends for 18 years (holy mackerel!) and they talk about how Irene originally wanted to be a nun and how important their friendship has been to each other as well as suicide and how it effected Father Manny and his family.  Again, if you are suicidal or know someone who is, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.   

Father Manny Returns

Wendi Starling joins Nana this week on Dear Nana: Advice From An Idiot. Wendi and Nana have known each other for over ten years, and the girls have themselves a nice little catch up talking about the pandemic, comedy and sex work.  Wendi Starling Social  Instagram: @WendiBird82 TikTok: @TheHelpfulho Podcast: I Love You. Please Stop  email: DearNanaPod@gmail.com

Wendi Starling

This is just a solo episode where Nana apologizes for being an idiot to her listeners. I'm sorry for the poor audio quality and I'm sorry for being such a disaster. Thank you for caring enough to even listen. I hope this makes you feel less alone. I want to be better and I'm going to keep trying. I love you.    email: DearNanaPod@gmail.com

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Jared Freid joins Nana on the last episode she's releasing in 2020. Jared is so funny and so sweet and is constantly giving such great advice; please check out his super great podcasts: The J Train Podcast and U Up? Podcast that he does with Jordana Abraham at Betches Media. His website has all his tour dates but if you're not following him on Instagram you're truly missing out.   Instagram: @jaredfreid Twitter: @jaredfreid    email: DearNanaPod@gmail.com  

Jared Freid

Rob Haze joined Nana this week on Dear Nana: Advice from An Idiot. He mostly made fun of me the whole time which is absolutely the correct way to hang out with me. Please check out and buy Rob's album, Haze-O-Pedia, or stream it a lot so he can show off his Spotify numbers next year.  Rob Haze Social:  Instagram: @robhaze Twitter: @robertistheMan www.RobHaze.com  email: DearNanaPod@gmail.com 

Rob Haze

Casey Balsham joins Nana this week! We recorded this episode in the early stages of the pandemic and while much has changed, the fact that Casey is great and you should buy her album remains the same. You should also check her out on Not Another True Crime Podast with Betches and Shady Shit with Casey Balsham on Dear Media.  Instagram: @casefaceb & @suppershow Twitter: @caseybalsham Album: Son of a Barb  Podcasts: Not Another True Crime Podcast, with Betches Shady Shit with Casey Balsham, with Dear Media 

Casey Balsham

Ed Larson joins Nana on this week's episode of Dear Nana: Advice from An Idiot. Eddie is such a great person, comedian and friend and after this episode you'll learn - a great son as well. Following the death of his mother, Eddie took on the Herculean task of making a documentary about it so that others could benefit from what he's learned and not have to go through what he so painfully did. Please find the link to the documentary as well as Ed's social media below:  https://vimeo.com/ondemand/howamericakilledmymother/462867854 Instagram: @eddietunes  Twitter: @edditetunes_ & @HowAmericaKills www.howamericakilledmymother.com

Ed Larson

Nana had the crazy idea to record a first date as a podcast and would you believe it, her date was up for it!  I can't believe I did this but I appreciate that Jaron was down to do it. I'm not putting his last name out of respect? Who knows, maybe he'll run for office someday? Fully doubt it, but it feels safer legal-wise to not put his last name so I'm not. This is absolutely 100% percent real as I'm sure you'll able to tell once you start listening and no, there was no second date and I am off the apps.  Also Kizzy! Thank you so much for your email!! You rock! DearNanaPod@gmail.com 

First Date: Jaron

Carmen Lagala joins Nana on this week's episode of Dear Nana: Advice From An Idiot. I haven't laughed and riffed this much in a while, gosh this was so nice. I love Carmen. Turns out if you've known someone for a while and they're super funny, you get to be  silly rabbits for an hour. I hope you all enjoy this as much as I enjoyed recording it.  Carmen Lagala Social:  Instagram: @carmstagrams  Twitter: @carmenlagala

Carmen Lagala

Sam Evans joins Nana on this week's episode of Dear Nana: Advice From An Idiot. Sam is so great and so funny and in a world with a whole lot of turds and turkeys, Sam Evans is a ray of light. Please buy his album Sweet Baby Boy out now, everywhere and please listen to his podcast Up Your Butt and Around The Corner.  Sam Evan's Social:  Instagram: @ReallySamEvans Twitter: @ReallySamEvans

Sam Evans

Kenice Mobley joins Nana this week to discuss dating during the pandemic and how much they really love each other. I'm so happy I was finally able to get Kenice on the podcast because I truly adore her. Please check out her podcast with Rohan Paghye: Love About Town and follow her on Instagram + Twitter at: @kenicemobley  ***Do you guys care that I always switch from third person to first? Also, no one ever emails (it's okay!) but just in case: DearNanaPod@gmail.com  

Kenice Mobley

Jo Firestone joins Nana and truly, what a delight. I don't think I've ever had anyone ask me more questions on my own podcast but if anyone can get away with it, it's Jo Firestone - I adore her and you will too.  Please listen to Jo's podcast Everyday Decisions with Comedy Central where Jo talks to people about the choices they made throughout the last 24 hours of their day. Jo Firestone Social  Instagram: @yoyofirestone  

Jo Firestone

Dear Nana is a weekly podcast that asks: What's the best advice you've ever been given? With guests ranging from mostly comedians to whomever Irene, more affectionately known as "Nana," can trick into coming on the show, we learn a new life nugget each week. Listeners who are seeking advice are encouraged to write in each week with the hopes that Nana and her guest can give them the advice they need.

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