Project Woo Woo is interrupted this week with the first episode of my scripted comedy Lisa Upside Down Episode 1 Meet Lisa. A mom, a wife, and a daughter whose life is on the precipice of turning completely upside down. We follow Lisa as she embarrasses her son, spies on her husband, buys bathing suits with her mom and meets a couple of dudes that catch her when she falls. If you would like to hear the next two episodes you can subscribe on your favorite podcast or head to  www.lisaupsidedown.com

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Between The Bushes (Episode 1)

Who is Jim Coughlin: Jim Coughlin’s religion is comedy. His philosophy is comedy. And his ethnicity is comedy. He’s been performing comedy since he was 13 and identified as Jim the Juggler. Where to Find Jim: Jim Coughlin Twitter, instagram, TikTok all @mrjimcoughlinFavorite Career Highlight: My 1.5 seconds of fame in Anchorman as a member of Public Television in the fight scene. Who is Jimmy Stewart: American actor, singer. Known for his heartwarming drawl and everyman screen persona, Stewart’s film career spanned 80 films from 1935 to 1991 with movies such as It’s A Wonderful Life, Rear Window,  Harvey to just a very few. Head over to the Project Woo Woo website and get your free morning routine.

Jimmy Stewart à la Jim Coughlin

Who is Andrew Engel: Andrew Engel has been producing comedy shows for 27 years. Helping countless young comics jumpstart their careers. His website www.manhattancomedyschool.com is his story, with all the chapters of his life. Andrew’s Career Highlights: Andrews’s career highlight being the talent coordinator for Live at Gotham and The Next VR show. Knowing I have helped multiple comics secure that show and helped them achieve their dreams.  Andrew’s Socials: Facebook Insatgram Twitter Who is Mike Tyson: Is an American boxer who, at age 20, became the youngest heavyweight champion in history.  

Mike Tyson à la Andrew Engel

This is an encore Project Woo Woo to honor the one and only Eddie Van Halen. Who is Henry Phillips: You may know Henry from his recurring role as “John the server guy” on HBO’s Silicon Valley, or as the star of the movie Punching Henry, currently running on Showtime. You can check out his popular cooking show “Henry’s Kitchen” on YouTube. You can find more of Henry on his website, Henry Phillips. Twitter handle: @henlips Facebook  and check Henry’s Patreon   And Henry has a very cool cooking youtube channel Henry’s Youtube Favorite Career Highlight: Being on the Dr. Demento show for the first time. What did Henry learn from Eddie: It’s always amazing to research the personality of someone you admire. It turns out he’s very complex and very simple at the same time, which I found to be unique.   Who is Eddie Van Halen: Besides being a brilliant rock guitar player and founder of Van Halen, he was my high school crush. Special Notes This was the first time I have met Henry Phillips. My boyfriend and I were in a theatre company over 20 years with his mother Linda. One night there was a weird blip in the universe and my boyfriend sort of saved his life. So, I told him my boyfriend saved his life and he should do the Woo Woo. He agreed and we have Eddie Van Halen.

Eddie Van Halen à la Henry Phillips (Encore)

Who is Dana Lyn Baron: Dana is a film, tv, radio, and stage actor — both live-action & voice-over. In April 2020 she guest-starred in the Season 6 premiere of Amazon’s BOSCH and will be seen this Fall in David Fincher’s Netflix feature film, Mank, starring Gary Oldman. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, kitties, and her yoga mat. Dana’s Instagram @danalynbaron www.danalynbaron.com Favorite Career Highlight: Working with David Fincher and Gary Oldman in the upcoming Mank. (But a close runner up is winning a student EMMY Award for Best Comedy for IN PASSING, a brilliant short film in which I starred,

Jane Fonda à la Dana Lyn Baron

Today in honor of the great RBG I am rerunning the fabulous Project Woo Woo interview with the brilliant Madonna Magee "My mother told me to be a lady. And for her, that meant be your own person, be independent." Ruth Bader Ginsberg

Ruth Bader Ginsberg à la Madonna Magee (Encore)

Who is Warner Munroe: Warner is a Virgo with a Scorpio rising. Warner has worn many hats and performed many things. And right now is simply “ I Am.” And this is where you find Warner's online Home --> Warnervo.com Favorite Career Highlight: Warner performed a play based on the last few years of Anne Frank. Miep Gies, who helped hide Anne Frank and her family, attended a show and she spoke with her regarding her experiences. What is Covid 19: To find out more about the plague visit the CDC or WHO.

Warner Munroe à la Covid 19

Who is Barry Pearl: Best known for his role as “Doody” in Paramount’s iconic hit film, GREASE. Teaches film arts to the special needs community all across the country with Joey Travolta’s Inclusion Film Company. Barry’s Rising Sign: Taurus What is your most favorite Career Highlight: Playing the role of “Doody” in Paramount’s film, GREASE as well as creating the role of “Professor Erasmus Q. Tinkerputt” in BEDTIME WITH BARNEY: IMAGINATION ISLAND. These two projects along with the work I’m doing with Joey Travolta’s Inclusion Film Company and all the stage directing I’ve been doing these last 10 years. What did you learn from playing Liz: There is great joy suspending an audience’s disbelief. Where you can find Barry: Check out Barry’s Cameo Profile Can also be found on Facebook.  

Dracula à la Barry Pearl

Project Woo Woo: Real Conversations with Imaginary People Who is Gary Schwartz: Gary Schwartz is an actor, writer, and improv coach. He is the protégé of Viola Spolin, considered to be the Mother of the American Improvisation. He is the founder of Improv Odyssey, an exciting approach to changing the way people work and play, based on Spolin’s techniques. Gary’s Rising Sign: Cancer Gary’s favorite Career Highlight: My first professional job was as a mime at 13 opening for Pete Seeger’s Clearwater Sloop concerts in the 1960s. What did Gary learn from playing Krishnamurti: Krishnamurti’s wisdom and doing him, made me once again realize that the potential for happiness resides in each moment and is available to everyone. I keep forgetting. Where you can find Gary: Gary Schwartz Spolin Games Online Improv Odyssey Where to find Lisa: Lisa Orkin Creative

Krishnamurti à la Gary Schwartz

Who is Kathy Nagler: Kathy began her career after being told again and again that her voice could make anything sound funny. With her ultra-dry delivery, she was billed as the female Ben Stein. But over the years, she has expanded her repertoire to include the not-so-funny, and the deep-breathed sexy. Kathy is an accomplished improviser and standup comedian and has lent her unique talents to cartoons, commercials, short films, and even at a ride at Disneyland. But wherever you hear her, she’s unmistakably Kathy. Who is Elon Musk: Elon Reeve Musk is an engineer, industrial designer, technology entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Head over to the Project Woo Woo and get your free morning routine. Or go start your Be Silly Now to greet your enlightenment.

Kathy Nagler à la Elon Musk

Who is Jeff Harry: Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing. While we spend most of our time pretending to be important, serious grownups, it's when we let go of that facade and just play, that the real magic happens. Fully embracing your own nerdy genius — whatever that is — gives you the power to make a difference and change lives. Jeff believes that we already have many of the answers we seek, and by simply unleashing our inner child, we can find our purpose and, in turn, help to create a better world. Jeff's Rising Sign: Leo What is your most favorite Career Highlight: Sharing my story on the local news network: Story Link What did you learn from playing Liz: My favorite quote I took from Elizabeth Gilbert that I use all the time is this. "I have never seen any person’s life transformation that did not begin with getting sick of their own bullshit." I was so inspired, I wrote an entire Medium article on all that I learned about her: Read Here  Where you can find Jeff: Website Instagram Twitter Youtube TikTok Linkedin

Jeff Harry à la Liz Gilbert

Who is Jessica Kupferman: Jessica Kupferman wants to live in a world where women’s voices are not only heard but readily spoken. She’d also like to teach the world how to connect more – in small ways. Jessica’s Rising Sign: Capricorn What is your most favorite Career Highlight: Producing a show that was attended by Jill Biden What did you learn from playing Arianna: It was just super fun to be bossy and on top of the world – not sure it gained my soul but it was a BLAST. You can find Jessica at: shepodcasts.com or @shepodcasts on all the things      

Arianna Huffington À La Jessica Kupferman

Who is Jason Stuart: When you think one of the most prolific character actors, who’s also an outrageous openly gay stand-up comedian, one name comes to mind…. Jason Stuart.  He currently has a major role in The Birth Of A Nation, starring Army Hammer by filmmaker Nate Parker and stars in the drama Hank.  Jason also has appeared in the award-winning films Tangerine, Love Is Strange, Gia with Kindergarten Cop and Vegas Vacation among his fan favorites. He has wowed TV audiences with guest roles on such shows as Swedish Dicks, Love, Sleepy Hollow, Real Rob, Entourage, The Closer, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, House, Everybody Hates Chris, George Lopez, Will & Grace, Charmed and as “Dr. Thomas” on My Wife and Kids. As a stand up comic you have laughed with him on Gotham Comedy Live, Red Eye, One Night Stand Up, Wisecrack, Comics Unleashed and his own comedy special Making It To The Middle.  http://www/JasonStuart.com   http://www.imdb.me/jasonstuart   Who is Dustin Hoffman: Besides being one of my favorite actors of all time Dustin is known for playing the best of antiheroes and emotionally vulnerable characters ever. He has had many accolades including two Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, four BAFTAs, three Drama Desk Awards, and two Emmy Awards. And has stolen our hearts in so many movies from The Graduate to Meet the Flockers.

Dustin Hoffman à la Jason Stuart

Who is Kathy Christopherson: Kathy, native Chicagoan, is an actress, writer, and rabble-rouser. Kathy has had the opportunity to work across some wildly creative talent, including Grace Zabriskie, Michael Madsen, Sean Young, James Russo, and the late Roy Scheider. She most recently guest-starred on Netflix’s “Lucifer”, and has recurred on hits shows like “Californication” “Private Practice” “Y&R”, and regularly on CW’s Emmy-award-winning “Kamen Rider Dragon Knight.” She’s played on local stages at The Geffen, The Odyssey, and The Court theaters. And made a splash as creator, writer, producer, star in the web series “In the Bath with Kath.” Yet, you still may know her as the lady in the infamous ‘Cooper’ commercial for expedia.com. Next up, Kathy will appear in the documentary “American Badass: a Michael Madsen Retrospective” during which she reminds Madsen that she is still plotting revenge. imdb.me/kathychristopherson For more info, don’t go to her outdated website or non-existent Instagram. Find her on FB or Twitter to fight about politics.  Who is Hillary Clinton: Hillary Rodham Clinton has served as secretary of state, senator from New York, first lady of the United States, first lady of Arkansas, a practicing lawyer & and professor, volunteer & activist. Hillary ran for president in 2016, championing her belief that Americans are stronger together. In July 2016, she became the first woman to earn a major party’s nomination for president, and went on to earn 66 million votes. How to show love to Project Woo Woo: Click here to buy Lisa a cup of joe.   This episode was also supported by Amazon. Click on this link --> Amazon any time you need to make an Amazon purchase. A small percentage of your purchase will support the show (no extra cost to you).  I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above. Go get your free be happier than all your friends morning routine over here --> Project Woo Woo Listen to Lisa's other podcasts at Love Bites & Honestly Lisa

Hilary Clinton à la Kathy Christopherson

Who is Sea Glassman: Sea Glassman is an LA-based improvisational character actor whose forte is historical & literary figures, ie Steinbeck’s Ma Joad, James Joyce’s Molly Bloom, & E.A. Poe’s Murderer in Telltale Heart.  She is currently performing the first iteration of her solo original Rocktopus Opera, “The dEvil in the MIRROR; Living Rehearsals,” equal parts I.B. Singer short story, wild improv, singing, and audience participation. Glassman is in development on two large scale projects linking 5 centuries and beyond of humanitarian progress, starting in the 1600’s, through multiple co-occurring theatrical events.  In between, she makes pumpkin pancakes with sautéed pears and hides under the duvet. She’s too lazy to buy her domain name, so see her poems, prose & paintings here; www.omvelope.wordpress.com Hear her as Dorothy Parker in another favorite Project Woo Woo podcast here:Dorothy Parker   Who is Madame Zoltair: Back for on Project Woo Woo for an encore, we have the one and only Madame Zoltair who once lived in a box at carnivals and arcades al over the world.   How to show love to Project Woo Woo: Click here to buy Lisa a cup of joe.   This episode was also supported by Amazon. Click on this link --> Amazon any time you need to make an Amazon purchase. A small percentage of your purchase will support the show (no extra cost to you).  I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above. Go get your free be happier than all your friends morning routine over here --> Project Woo Woo Listen to Lisa's other podcasts at Love Bites & Honestly Lisa

Madame Zoltair Part Two à la Sea Glassman

Project Woo Woo is a podcast from comedian Lisa Orkin. Part interview, part biography, part parody. Lisa uses her Hollywood friends to play famous figures both living… and dead. Lisa has chatted with the likes Jesus, Dr. Ruth, Eddie Van Halen, Eckhart Tolle, and Ann Frank to name a few. Real conversations with imaginary people.

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