Episodes
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The Season 2 finale is a post election discussion sandwiched between 2 comedic songs by the N'kay Pod Squad.
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N'Kay: ELECTION-LEXAPRO
Get ready for a topical episode of The N’Kay Pod as we dive into the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election! With election day just around the corner, this episode, titled "Election-Lexapro," will help you navigate the anxieties that come with this crucial time in our democracy.
**This Week’s Episode Includes:**
Coping with Election Anxiety:
Join Stacia Stitt for a desk piece offering practical advice on managing the stress and uncertainty of the election season.
Sketch: “I Voted Sticker”
Get ready for a humorous skit that highlights the ultimate horror of not receiving that coveted “I voted” sticker after casting your ballot!
Interview Segment:
Kamala Harris sits down with Mark Denny portraying Timothée Chalamet, along with a character representing an “Official Ballot” played by Chrissy Bruzek. Expect insightful dialogue and a few surprises as they discuss the intersection of art, politics, and the importance of civic engagement.
The N'Kay Pod Squad Includes:
- Allison Reese (Producer, The Tonight Show, Toonin Out the News, JFL New Faces '22, BROS)
- Chrissy Bruzek (Head Writer this week, UCB’s Quick and Funny Musicals, Second City Chicago)
- Lucy Samuel (Writer, The Pack Theater)
- Stacia Stitt (Producer, Second City Chicago)
- Kelsey Djupstrom (Writer, Comedy: Taylor’s Version)
- Patrick Rowland (Supervising Monologue Writer, Amber Ruffin Show, 3Peat)
- Jason Reese (Blue Jay Music)
- Tyler Davis (The Second City, CBS Showcase, Work In Progress)Tune in for "Election-Lexapro" and prepare for a mix of laughter, political insights, and a dash of levity in these tense times. Whether you’re streaming on your favorite podcast platform or catching us on YouTube, grab your favorite snack and get ready for another engaging episode of N’Kay! 🗳️✨
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N'Kay: SPOOPY! 🎃
Get ready for a spine-tingling Halloween episode of The N’Kay Pod! Released on October 27th, we’re thrilled to have pop sensation Charli XCX stepping into the spotlight to interview the one and only Kamala N'Kay Harris! Expect plenty of tricks, treats, and a dash of political satire as we embrace the Halloween spirit.
This Week’s Episode Includes:
- The Week in News!: Catch up on the latest headlines with our signature comedic twist.
- Charli XCX Interviews Kamala N'Kay Harris: In a delightful twist, Charli XCX takes on the role of host as she interviews Kamala N'Kay Harris. Join them as they chat about the campaign trail and Charli's surprising desire to pivot to a career in politics!
Sketches This Week:
- Pumpskin Slice: Prepare for a chilling parody of a horror film trailer that’s sure to give you goosebumps!
- Knottsscary Farm Commercial Parody: Get ready for a laugh with our over-the-top commercial parody that takes you on a wild ride through Knottsscary Farm!
- Sleep Paralysis Demon: Join us for a hilarious skit about a woman whose sleep paralysis demon takes the form of none other than alt-right congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. You won’t want to miss the comedic horror!
The N'Kay Pod Squad Includes:
- Allison Reese (Producer, The Tonight Show, Toonin Out the News, JFL New Faces '22, BROS)
- Lucy Samuel (Head Writer this week, The Pack Theater)
- Stacia Stitt (Producer, Second City Chicago)
- Kelsey Djupstrom (Writer, Comedy: Taylor’s Version)
- Patrick Rowland (Supervising Monologue Writer, Amber Ruffin Show, 3Peat)
- Chrissy Bruzek (Producer, UCB’s Quick and Funny Musicals, Second City Chicago)
- Jason Reese (Blue Jay Music)- Tyler Davis (The Second City, CBS Showcase, Work In Progress)
- Erika Hakmiller (Special Guest Monologue Joke Writer)Tune in for this Halloween-themed episode of The N’Kay Pod! Whether you’re streaming on your favorite podcast platform or watching on YouTube, prepare for a mix of laughter, political insights, and festive fun. Grab your favorite candy and get ready for N’Kay! 👻✨
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"N'Kay: OOPS ALL SKETCHES!!"
It’s the week of October 14th, and get ready for some unforgettable moments and laughs as we serve up a brand-new episode of The N’Kay Pod, the topical comedy show for Gen-Z and Millennials. This week’s episode, titled “N'Kay: OOPS ALL SKETCHES,” is dedicated entirely to sketches and comedy bits, featuring our signature blend of political satire and performances that are *chef's kiss*! Buckle up because it’s about to be a wild ride!
This Week’s Episode Includes:
- The Week in News!
Sketches This Week:
- INTRO/ MONOLOGUE JOKES
- ARE YOU SMART ENOUGH TO VOTE
- Dr. SCHOLLS
- WHITE GUY TACOS
- MAGA BARBIE
- LEAFY
- MAGALENE (making its debut!)
- MELANIA ADThe N'Kay Pod Squad Includes:
- Allison Reese (Head Writer, Producer, The Tonight Show, Toonin Out the News, JFL New Faces '22, BROS)
- Lucy Samuel (Writer, The Pack Theater)
- Stacia Stitt (Producer, Second City Chicago)
- Kelsey Djupstrom (Writer, Comedy: Taylor’s Version)
- Patrick Rowland (Supervising Monologue Writer, Amber Ruffin Show, 3Peat)
- Chrissy Bruzek (Producer, UCB’s Quick and Funny Musicals, Second City Chicago)
- Jason Reese (Blue Jay Music)
- Monica Loomba (Guest Writer/Performer, Smosh, College Humor, Funny or Die, Best Actress LA)
- Jake Noll (Guest Monologue Writer, The Second City, The People's Joke, Velvet)
- Zach Jobe (Guest Performer)Full episode coming to YouTube! Get ready for a hilarious and thought-provoking episode of The N’Kay Pod! Whether you’re watching on YouTube or streaming on your favorite podcast platform, this episode promises a perfect blend of laughter, satire, and entertainment you won’t want to miss. Grab those AirPods because it's time for N’Kay!
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"N'Kay: WE HAVE THE SAME GUN!"
It’s the week of October 7th, and we’re thrilled to welcome TikTok and YouTube star Caroline Easom as she takes on the role of Tim Walz! Get ready for some unforgettable moments and laughs as we serve up a brand-new episode of **The N’Kay Pod**, the topical comedy show for Gen-Z and Millennials. This week, we’re delivering our signature blend of political satire, delicious sketches, and performances that are *chef's kiss*! Call us Boeing 747 Max because it’s about to be a wild ride!
This Week’s Episode Includes:
- The Week in News!
- Kamala N'Kay Harris Interviews Her VP Pick, Tim Walz:
After the much-anticipated VP debate, Kamala N'Kay Harris, brilliantly impersonated by Allison Reese, sits down with her VP pick, Tim Walz, for an exclusive interview. Expect witty banter and insightful commentary as they dissect the debate and share their visions for the future!Sketches This Week:
- Password: Dive into a hilarious sketch about the simple yet impossible task of changing your password on an online account.
- October Surprise (Commercial Parody): Get ready for a laugh with our over-the-top commercial parody that plays on the concept of political “October surprises.”
The N'Kay Pod Squad Includes:
- Allison Reese (Producer, The Tonight Show, Toonin Out the News, JFL New Faces '22, BROS)
- Lucy Samuel (Head Writer this week, The Pack Theater)
- Stacia Stitt (Producer, Second City Chicago)
- Kelsey Djupstrom (Writer, Comedy: Taylor’s Version)
- Patrick Rowland (Supervising Monologue Writer, Amber Ruffin Show, 3Peat)
- Chrissy Bruzek (Producer, UCB’s Quick and Funny Musicals, Second City Chicago)
- Jason Reese (Blue Jay Music)
- Monica Loomba (Guest Monologue Writer, Smosh, College Humor, Funny or Die, Best Actress LA)
- Jake Noll (Guest Monologue Writer, The Second City, The People's Joke, Velvet)Full episode coming to YouTube! Get ready for a hilarious and thought-provoking episode of **The N’Kay Pod**! Whether you’re watching on YouTube or streaming on your favorite podcast platform, this episode promises a perfect blend of laughter, satire, and entertainment you won’t want to miss. Grab those AirPods because it's time for N’Kay!
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N'Kay: ROOTIN N' TOOTIN
It’s the week of September 30th! Welcome to a brand-new episode of The N’Kay Pod, the topical comedy show for Gen-Z and Millennials! This week, we’re serving up our signature blend of political satire, delicious sketches, and performances that are *chefs kiss*! Call us Boeing 747 Max cause it's about to be a wild ride!
**This Week’s Episode Includes:**
The Week in News!
Voters Interview with Kamala N'Kay Harris:
In a unique twist, we have voters stepping into the spotlight to interview the incredible Kamala N'Kay Harris, brilliantly impersonated by Allison Reese. Get ready for candid questions and humorous exchanges that reflect the voices of the electorate!Sketches This Week:
Nude Africa: Join us for a biting sketch where a fictional adult site hilariously confronts North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson’s controversial lewd and racist comments. This sketch offers a sharp look at political double standards with a cheeky twist!
Astrological Hotline: Ever wondered how the stars influence politics? Tune in for a sketch about an astrological hotline where politicians call in for celestial advice on their campaigns. Expect outrageous horoscopes and cosmic chaos as our psychic guides hilariously interpret the stars!
**The N'Kay Pod Squad:**
- Kelsey Djupstrom (Head Writer for this episode, Comedy: Taylor’s Version)
- Patrick Rowland (Supervising Monologue Writer, Amber Ruffin Show, 3Peat)
- Chrissy Bruzek (Producer, UCB’s Quick and Funny Musicals, Second City Chicago)
- Lucy Samuel (Pack Theater)
- Stacia Stitt (Second City Chicago)
- Jason Reese (Blue Jay Music)
- Monica Loomba (Guest Monologue Writer, Smosh, College Humor, Funny or Die, Best Actress LA)
- Allison Reese (Producer, The Tonight Show, Toonin Out the News, JFL New Faces '22, BROS)Full episode coming to YouTube!
Get ready for a hilarious and thought-provoking episode of The N’Kay Pod! Whether you’re watching on YouTube or streaming on your favorite podcast platform, this episode promises a perfect blend of laughter, satire, and entertainment you won’t want to miss.
Grab them AirPods because it's time for N’Kay!
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It's the week of September 23rd! Welcome to a brand-new episode of The N’kay Pod! This week, we’re bringing our signature comedy straight to your AirPods with a topical episode that’s packed with political satire, hilarious sketches, and standout performances. Buckle up for a fun and entertaining ride through the latest in politics and comedy!
This Week’s Episode Includes:
**Exclusive Interview:**
Join us for an engaging and side-splitting conversation with the brilliant Amber Ruffin! Fresh off her new CNN show, Have I Got News for You, where she teams up with Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Ian Black to deliver sharp commentary and laughs, Amber shares her unique insights on comedy and politics. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the funniest voices in late-night!
**Sketch Comedy Extravaganza:**
Bjork Overload: Get ready for a hilarious skit that takes a whimsical dive into a world where there are just too many Björks! This sketch promises a delightful blend of absurdity and humor!
"911, I'm Experiencing Hope": Tune in for a sketch where confused Americans call 911, worried that the good and hopeful feelings they’re having this election season are cause for concern. With over-the-top reactions and absurd misunderstandings, this sketch hilariously explores the unexpected emotions of optimism amidst the political landscape.
Meet the Cast:
- Patrick Rowland (Amber Ruffin Show, 3Peat)
- Chrissy Bruzek (UCB’s Quick and Funny Musicals, Second City Chicago)
- Lucy Samuel (Pack Theater)
- Kelsey Djupstrom (Comedy: Taylor’s Version)
- Stacia Stitt (Second City Chicago)
- Jason Reese (Blue Jay Music)
- Steve Han (UCB's Betty, Five Years Later, The Big Leap, Leverage: Redemption)
- Allison Reese (The Tonight Show, Toonin Out the News, JFL New Faces '22, BROS)Special Guest:
Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show, Have I Got News for You, Late Night with Seth Meyers)
Full Episode coming to Youtube!
Get ready for a hilarious and thought-provoking episode of The N’kay Pod! Whether you’re watching on YouTube or streaming on your favorite podcast platform, this episode promises a blend of laughter, satire, and entertainment that you won’t want to miss.
Grab your headphones and dive into N’kay!
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of The N’kay Pod! This week, we’re bringing our signature comedy straight to your Airpods with a new topical episode that’s packed with political satire, hilarious sketches, and standout performances. Buckle up for a topical and entertaining ride through the latest in politics and comedy!
This Week’s Highlights:
Exclusive Interview: Tune in for an engaging and side-splitting interview with James Adomian, who’s fresh off his new special The Path of Most Resistance. James will be taking on the persona of RFK Jr., joined by Allison Reese delivering her unbeatable Kamala N'kay Harris impression. Don’t miss this unique and humorous conversation as they dive into politics, comedy, and more! Check out James Adomian’s new special here.
Sketch Comedy Extravaganza:
Pop Punk Parody – "Concept of a Plan": Get ready to rock with a high-energy pop-punk parody of Trump’s infamous “Concept of a Plan” gaffe from the presidential debate. This sketch transforms political blunders into a catchy, hilarious anthem that will have you laughing and singing along!
Sports/Politics Parody – "C-Span-ESPN": Dive into a sketch that reimagines the debate as a high-stakes sporting event. With play-by-play commentary and expert analysis, C-Span-ESPN blends sports excitement with political drama for a truly unique comedic experience.
Meet the Cast:
Patrick Rowland (Amber Ruffin Show, 3Peat)
Chrissy Bruzek (UCB’s Quick and Funny Musicals, Second City Chicago)
Lucy Samuel (Pack Theater)
Kelsey Djupstrom (Comedy: Taylor’s Version)
Stacia Stitt (Second City Chicago)
Jason Reese (Blue Jay Music)
Steve Han (UCB's Betty, Five Years Later (2021), The Big Leap (2021), Leverage: Redemption (2021))
Allison Reese (The Tonight Show, Toonin Out the News, JFL New Faces '22, BROS)
Special Guest:
James Adomian (The Path of Most Resistance) as RFK Jr.
Stream or Watch On-Demand:
Get ready for a hilarious and thought-provoking episode of The N’kay Pod! Whether you’re watching on YouTube or streaming your favorite podcast platform, this episode promises a blend of laughter, satire, and entertainment that you won’t want to miss.
Grab your headphones and dive into NKAY!
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N’Kay Pod Squad Live: The Great Debate and More!
Get ready for a night of side-splitting comedy as the N’Kay Pod Squad brings their fan-favorite weekly podcast to UCB, live and in-person! Known for their sharp, Gen Z/Millennial take on politics and comedy, this episode promises an evening of uproarious sketches and high-energy performances.
Join us as we dive into topical sketch comedy with the dynamic cast of the N’Kay Pod Squad, featuring:
Patrick Rowland (Amber Ruffin Show, 3Peat) Chrissy Bruzek (UCB’s Quick and Funny Musicals, Second City Chicago) Lucy Samuel (Pack Theater) Kelsey Djupstrom (Comedy: Taylor’s Version) Stacia Stitt (Second City Chicago) Jason Reese (Blue Jay Music) Allison Reese (The Tonight Show, Toonin Out the News, JFL New Faces '22, BROS)This special live episode will feature an epic, uproarious debate between: Donald Trump portrayed by Chris Cafero (JFL New Face ‘23, Inventing Anna, The Other Two, Mrs. Maisel, Chicago Fire) and Kamala Harris portrayed by Allison Reese (The Tonight Show, Toonin Out the News, JFL New Faces '22, BROS)
Our guest moderator, Guy Branum (Hacks, No Strings Attached, Bros), will wrangle this highly anticipated debate with his trademark wit and sharp humor.
And don’t miss standup performances by:
Lauren Walker (Emmy-nominated Book of Queer, RuPaul’s Drag Race, American Auto, South Side) Dylan Adler (The Late Late Show with James Corden, Lincoln the Musical, Theater Is Dead)Get your air pods ready for an unforgettable stream of live comedy that you won’t want to miss!
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This week we have an INCREDIBLE SHOW! It's the first week of Septermber so the theme is Back2Skool! We’ll learn about back 2 skool lists, how to get a classroom to listen to you, AND Kamala Harris sits down and talks about Back2Skool with the constituent it effects the most: A real life first grader.
So Buckle up and turn on the do not disturb because it’s time for NKAY!
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N'kay takes audiences on a progressive journey through America's culture and politics through a series of hysterical comedic characters, skits, and jokes centered around the theme of AMERICUH in honor of the month of July. This episode of N'Kay answers the much-asked questions in American culture, like: "Are you willing to give your first born for a new truck?" or "Does Donald Trump constantly poop his pants?" (The rumor is a resounding YES) and of course, "What if Simon and Garfunkle were Millenials?"
In this episode, there will be no mention of the inventor of Gay Pop, JoJo Siwa - sorry.
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Prepare for an ADHD-fueled comedic event like no other. N'kay sets out to parody anything that could be playing from your AirPods: from joke news to song parodies. This hilarious, late-night-inspired comedy show is a mix between SNL and The Daily Show—if The Daily Show was hosted by the impression of Vice President Kamala Harris by Just For Laughs and CBS Showcase alumni Allison Reese. Get ready to laugh your socks off!
Backed by a diverse team of writers/comedians who possess credits from Ru Paul's Drag Race, The Amber Ruffin Show, The Tonight Show, South Side, Billy Eichner's BROS, The Second City, UCBLA, and more
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N'kay takes audiences on a progressive journey through America's culture and politics through a series of hysterical comedic characters, skits, and jokes centered around the theme of GAY in honor of Pride Month. Backed by a diverse team of writers/comedians who possess credits from Ru Paul's Drag Race, The Amber Ruffin Show, The Tonight Show, South Side, Billy Eichner's BROS, and more, this episode of N'Kay answers the much-asked questions in the LGBTQA+ community, like: "Would you rather be alone with a man or a bear?" or "How can Kamala Harris celebrate both Pride and Juneteenth in one go?" and of course, "Is the gay-girl pop song of the summer by Chappell Roan, Renèe Rapp, or Billie Eilish?"
In this episode, there will be no mention of the inventor of Gay Pop, JoJo Siwa - sorry.
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Prepare for an ADHD-fueled comedic event like no other. N'kay sets out to parody anything that could be playing from your AirPods: from joke news to song parodies. This hilarious, late-night-inspired comedy show is a mix between SNL and The Daily Show—if The Daily Show was hosted by the impression of Vice President Kamala Harris by Just For Laughs and CBS Showcase alumni Allison Reese. Get ready to laugh your socks off!
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Amidst the King's coronation, the WGA writers strike (Fair wages now!), and Robert De Niro poping out kids at 79, we somehow still have an episode! In this month's episode we explore news and pop culture, sports and more! Reprising her famous impression of Kamala Harris, Allison Reese portrays the Vice President as a goofy dreamer who gets her shot as host of her own Late Night Comedy show! Much like scrolling through TikTok, the podcast is framed around tuning the radio station so listeners to bounce from music, to jokes, to sketches, interviews and more! Alien (Allison) Reese takes listeners on a high octane, attention-grabbing ride along with a star-studded cast of the best up-coming and established comedians from all across the country: Allison Reese (The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, BROS, Stephan Colbert Presents: Tooning Out The News) Alex Wiseman @AlexWiseman (The Second City, iO) , August Shapiro (The Second City, Columbia College Chicago) Jason Reese (Spotify: Blue Jay), Chloe Mikala @Chloe_Mikala (My Best Friend Is Black, The Lincoln Lodge, Laugh Factory, see her in the Black Women in Comedy Laff Festival in NYC) and Emma Pope @Emmerpope (The Second City, Shrink, The Goldbergs)
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After a short hiatus, the Nkay Hour is back and better than ever! In this all new episode, reprising her famous impression of Kamala Harris, Allison Reese portrays the Vice President as a goofy dreamer who gets her shot as host of her own Late Night Comedy show! Much like scrolling through TikTok, audiences will never be bored as the show is framed around tuning the radio station so listeners to bounce from music, to jokes, to sketches, interviews and more! Alien (Allison) Reese takes listeners on a high octane, attention-grabbing ride along with a star-studded cast of the best up-coming and established comedians from all across the country: Raphael Chestang (College Humor, Adam Ruins Everything), Allison Reese (The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, BROS, Stephan Colbert Presents: Tooning Out The News), Caitlin Connor (The Second City) , Alex Wiseman (The Second City, iO) , August Shapiro (The Second City, Columbia College Chicago) Jason Reese (Spotify: Blue Jay), and Skyler Higley (CONAN, The Onion, Comedy Central.)
Music/Sound Mixing - Jason Reese
Executive Produced by Allison Reese and August Shapiro
Written By: Allison Reese, with a Sketch from Alex Wiseman
Artwork by: August Shapiro
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! On this episode of the N'kay Hour, a comedy show, Kamala N'KAY Harris talks Late Night Comedy, The News, and the Georgia runoff! We even get a special surprise guest call from Herschel Walker himself! (played by Patrick Rowland). Through the lens of an avid N'Kay Hour listener changing his radio station until he finds what he likes, this week's episodes features Christmas songs, sketches, Herschel Walker: The Terminator(abortions) , topical jokes by Kamala and more!
Cast-
Allison Reese @Alien Reese on TikTok, Laurel Zoff-Pelton who co-wrote A Socialist Christmas EP- you can find them at @laurelzp, Bri Giger who you can follow @BriGiger, and the amazingly talented Comedian and The Ruffin Show writer, Patrick Rowland! Find Patrick on Twitter @patrickrowland3 ! And of course our producer/sound engineer/ house musician/ genius Blue Jay whose music you can find on Spotify at: Blue Jay.
A very special appearance by The Reese and Goldsand families.
And of course, my Dad as the listener changing the station and doesn't want to go to work.
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