Late to the Game
Join gal pals and standup comedians Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert as they talk about their late starts to comedy, pop culture, overcoming bed wetting, and much more. Originally from the Bay Area, Mandy Simonson is a Portland-based comedian whose older brothers’ childhood tormenting left her with thick skin and a sharp wit. She began stand-up mostly to escape the suburbs and prove she can stay up past 9 PM — then it turned out she was onto something, parlaying that into a residency at NYC’s Broadway Comedy Club and East Austin Comedy Club as well as performances at the HaHa Harvest Comedy Festival. Mandy’s comedy takes on tough topics with a light heart, like staring down breast cancer and giving it the middle finger. After all this she’ll leave you feeling like you just left a gab sesh with your best friend. Lisa Rimmert is a standup comedian and writer based in the Seattle area. Her skillful joke writing and natural charisma have delighted audiences all over the country, from one Washington to the other and throughout the midwest. She performs regularly at comedy clubs and bars throughout the Seattle area, and she has participated in festivals in Oregon and Colorado. Lisa brings to the stage—and the pod—infectious humor, confidence, and congeniality. Whether she’s making puns or discussing women’s rights, she does it with a lighthearted demeanor that’ll leave you giggling. She’s also an award-winning author, no big deal (dusts shoulders off).
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Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
It’s a wonder we could finish Episode 19, because we are quitters — in the best ways! Join us for a tenacious talk about quitting the things we don't wanna do. Find out why Lisa had three W2s in a single year and why Mandy resigned from a job after a single day! Hear why we rejoice in walking away from controversial conversations, abandoning hobbies that aren't fun, and never joining a book club in the first place. We hope you stick with us through this episode about how we can’t stick to anything!----
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Sunday Jan 26, 2025
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
In Episode 18, we share our opinions about… opinions. We look at the power of holding a strong point-of-view on stage, and the issues we have with it in real life. We learn that Mandy can see both sides of an argument and that Lisa feels strongly about institutions but thinks most people are just doin' their best. The gal pals touch on contentious topics in non-contentious ways—from policing to animal rights. Listen or don't. Either way, we understand.
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Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
We’re back, baby! Season 2 kicks off with Mandy and Lisa taking a bite out of The Big Apple. From the living-room-slash-bathroom of Mandy’s summer digs in NYC, the gal pals share their favorite things about New York City (walkin’, talkin’ and eatin’). They detail ways they could pass as New York City locals. They dig into what it means to be thanked for your service. And Mandy details her amazing celebrity encounter with—whoops—not who she thought it was.
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Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Whew, finally! Episode 16 is here, and we're talking about patience. Hosts Lisa and Mandy bond over not having any — from the agony they feel when enduring the monotony of everyday tasks, to the frustration caused by slow talkers. They joyfully speak over each other about interrupting and being fast processors. Hurry and hit play, because these gal pals have things to saaay!
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Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
The gal pals wade into the deep end on this episode! While Mandy grew up around water, Lisa's fear of H2O has her saying, "H2-no." Hear about Lisa's disdain for putting her face in a pool or shower, Mandy's relative youth in water aerobics class, and the hosts' shared love for water-based vacation activities. As the conversation flows, find out how Lisa is shedding FOMO (she will never SCUBA) and who taught Mandy synchronized swimming. Then learn the answer to a heated (or cooled) question: "pools or hot tubs?"
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Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
On this episode, Lisa and Mandy talk out of turn about gender roles. The gal pals mull over what makes something "feminine" or "masculine," which rites of passage are celebrated by men and not women, and what it means for men to be emasculated. Then they swing back to focusing on the important stuff—women! They discuss how some women can be "conservative presenting," being a progressive lady in the facade of a straight suburban woman (aka Lisa and Mandy). The gals discuss the importance of complimenting other women, giving people their "flowers," and building each other up. They wrap up the episode by defining the emerging term "trad wife," and both agree… "No, thank you!"
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Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Hosts Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert tell the truth about lying. Lisa reminisces about her fourth-grade fact-fudging to her mom. Mandy shares how her daughter learned early on that fibbing to parents who investigate crimes wasn't going to work. The two discuss politely turning down invitations, embellishing details in comedy, and not being transparent to the police and U.S. government (uh oh).
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Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
On Episode 12, gal pals Lisa and Mandy talk about have-to-dos. They discuss social norms, traditions, and platitudes. Also, DOES everything happen for a reason? They ponder whether or not one should offer to clean up after a dinner party at a friend’s house (Mandy is a better person, turns out) and not being obligated to say “Bless you” after someone sneezes. Join the gals — or don’t — on this episode that'll leave you questioning everything we do, even if we don’t wanna.
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Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
In this cheeky episode, hosts Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert talk about butts. They diagnose Mandy’s flat fanny affliction, and they talk through life’s biggest challenges, like keeping your underwear up, dating with a tiny tushy, and how to comfortably ride a bicycle. They also cover butthole bleaching, the importance of good couch cushions, and much more.
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Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Episode 10 is here, and hosts Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert are humbled people are listening. And that tracks, because today they are talking about humility! They discuss what humility actually is, why it’s valued, and whether it’s even possible to be humble in this age of status updates and self-promotion. From positive self-talk to deflecting compliments to dressing for the job you want, platitudes, and more.
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