Episodes
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It’s Genetic welcomes Danny Sellers and his mom, Audrey!
In this episode we discuss:
Audrey going back to school as an adult Danny joining a fake gym Breaking up with long term partners Coffee Confrontation in friendship Fanny packs as a cross body bags The economy of luxury pursesAnd more!
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Danny IG @followsellers, Twitter @followsellers
Credits:
Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani
Episode edited by Tyler Snodgrass
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It’s Genetic welcomes Shaunak Godkhindi and his mom, Swati!
In this episode we discuss:
Swati’s experience with Intermittent fasting and, in general, being a health nut The role of astrology in Hindu matchmaking Why you shouldn’t blindly pay a medical bill Encouraging your kids to choose their own career path Cultivating gratitude The time Shaunak unknowingly sabotaged his Dad in a job interviewAnd more!
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Shaunak IG @shaunakg, Twitter @shaunakg, Tok @shaunakg
Credits:
Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani
Episode edited by Tyler Snodgrass
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It’s Genetic welcomes Jay Light and his mom, Denise!
In this episode we discuss:
How Jay's sobriety changed their dynamic Determining when it is or is not okay to use loved ones as source material for jokes Enneagram placements Denise’s social media habits Growing up in the Bible Belt and dating someone with strict parents Denise’s career shift from nurse to life coach Getting walked in on as a teenAnd more!
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Jay IG @dietjay, Twitter @dietjay, Tok @dietjay
Credits:
Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani
Episode edited by Ben Kasl
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It’s Genetic welcomes Meredith Dietz and her dad, David!
In this episode we discuss:
David’s experience being a single dad with 3 daughters Twice baked potatos Major communication gaffes in dating The time Meredith encouraged David to hop the turnstile Nepo babies Crying at the death of one family dog (and not the others) Being a contrarianAnd more!
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Meredith IG @dietz.m, Twitter @dietz_meredith, Tok @dietz_meredith
Credits:
Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani
Episode edited by Ben Kasl
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It’s Genetic welcomes Adam Mamawala and his dad, Maqsood!
In this episode we discuss:
How rare it is to have an Indian parent who supports your art Bollywood music Jurassic Park The greatest modern convenience (according to Maqsood) Adam’s recent experience hearing recordings of his dad in the 80’s convincing his family to move to America Being a sensitive king 👑And more!
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Adam IG @adammamawala, Twitter @adammamawala, Tok @adammamawala
Credits:
Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani
Episode edited by Ben Kasl
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It’s Genetic welcomes Melody Kamali and her mom, Nasrin!
In this episode we discuss:
Nasrin’s experience being an ESL teacher for adult immigrants The time Melody physically attacked Nasrin Cooking Persian food Being approached by strangers because of your aura The fear of others dying (rather than yourself) Having a bad experience with the police Nasrin’s attempts to be off the gridAnd more!
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Melody IG @melodykamali, Twitter @melodykamali, Tok @melodykamali
Credits:
Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani
Episode edited by Ben Kasl
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It’s Genetic welcomes Tony Zaret and his step-dad, Bobby!
In this episode we discuss:
Bobby’s role as Tony’s content producer and stage dad Keeping up with appearances to compete in the entertainment industry Having your comedic ideas stolen Bobby’s experience getting slapped Feeling the need to increase your follower count The pressure Tony feels being the family breadwinner The lack of contact tony has with his mom since she started seeing BobbyAnd more!
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Tony IG @tonyzaret, Youtube, Tok @tonyzaret
Credits:
Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani
Episode edited by Ben Kasl
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It’s Genetic welcomes Maddie Wiener (Comedy Central, JFL New Face) and her mom, Allison!
In this episode we discuss:
Maddie starting standup as a teenager Allison’s very funny email signature Experiences with pregnancy ART!!! The practice of writing letters Embracing change (in love and in career) in order to grow Being a chronic apologizer Maddie’s pet rabbit surviving syphilisAnd more!
Come see Blair perform her half hour at C'mon Everybody in Bed-Stuy 1/31 8PM -- You can buy tickets here.
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Maddie IG @maddietwiener, Tok @maddietwiener
Credits:
Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani
Episode edited by Ben Kasl
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It’s Genetic welcomes Annabel Meschke, Sabina Meschke (SXSW, Pennies from Heaven) and their mom, Stacy!
In this episode we discuss:
Their “way slay” mother-child vibes People’s insane behavior around twins How RUDE it is when people don’t bother to tell them apart Sabina making the Birken bag of comedy Having a con-artist dentistry job Maintaining life long friendships Stacy being a helicopter parent Attending couples therapy with your twin Why Sabina and Annabel never tried to switched places in schoolAnd more!
Come see Blair perform her half hour at C'mon Everybody in Bed-Stuy 1/31 8PM -- You can buy tickets here.
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Annabel IG @armsandlegs, Twitter @armsandlegs
Sabina IG @sabinalily, Twitter @sabinalily
Credits:
Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani
Episode edited by Ben Kasl
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It’s Genetic welcomes Dave Merheje (Hulu's Ramy) and his sister, Mary!
In this episode we discuss:
The “being too nice” to “getting taken advantage” of pipeline Culture clashing in dating Bad weed trips Having wellness or introspective talk rebuffed by immigrant parents Their parents not (really) wanting to leave Lebanon for Canada Different POVs on covid ruining xmas Growing up in Canada, but close to Detroit and feeling AmericanizedAnd more!
Come to Blair's show at Union Hall in Park Slope this Saturday 1/14 10PM -- You can buy tickets here.
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Dave IG @davemerheje, Twitter @DaveMerheje
Credits:
Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani
Episode edited by Ben Kasl
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It’s Genetic welcomes Adam Mitrani and his mom, Donna!
In this episode we discuss:
The sudden passing of Donna’s son and Adam’s brother, Reuben The Mitrani’s close family friendship with Mac Miller How being open with your parents is distinctly jewish Hippy enclaves in conservative states Experiencing traumatic car accidents How Adam encourages Donna to write, while Donna encourages Adam to rapAnd more!
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Adam IG @amitrani
Credits:
Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani
Episode edited by Ben Kasl
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It’s Genetic welcomes Esther Fallick and her mom, Leticia!
In this episode we discuss:
How their parent-child dynamic has evolved since Esther’s gender transition Leticia’s work as a couples therapist Adam Sandler Friends slander How toxic positivity is the enemy of grief Leticia’s upbringing in Mexico and her “communist boyfriend” phase Esther’s weed phase (and Leticia’s *shock* at just learning about it)And more!
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Esther IG @estherfallick, Twitter @estherfallick, Tok @estherfallick
Credits:
Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani
Episode edited by Ben Kasl
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It’s Genetic welcomes Matthew Broussard (The Tonight Show, Comedy Central) and his mom, Ann!
In this episode we discuss:
Why Ann still hopes Matthew gets a “real job” How Americans don’t respect the elderly Complaining as a love language Triggering audiences The evolution if birth control Matthew’s brief stint as a financial analyst and his untimely departure The pitfalls of being raised by post WWII immigrant parents with idealistic worldviews Coping with conflict in romantic relationshipsAnd more!
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Matthew IG @mondaypunday, Twitter @mondaypunday
Credits:
Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani
Episode edited by Ben Kasl
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It’s Genetic welcomes Maggie Crane and her dad, Sam!
In this episode we discuss:
Maggie’s Ladybird-like upbringing in western Massachusetts Sam’s career in academia (covering Chinese politics and the rise of nationalism) How raising a child with disabilities impacts a family dynamic Sam’s thriving Twitter account
Survivor Getting blackout drunk and whether or not hangovers worsen with ageAnd more!
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Maggie IG @maggiecrane, Twitter @MargaretKCrane
Credits:
Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani
Episode edited by Ben Kasl
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It’s Genetic welcomes Danielle Clarke Fisher and her mom, Sharon!
In this episode we discuss:
How Sharon’s been a doomsday prepper before it was cool Lying to get a job Experiencing hurricane season as Floridians Questioning your sanity Teen Danielle being offered two cows and a goat to go on a date The impact of snoring in a relationshipAnd more!
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Danielle IG @danielleclarkefisher
Credits:
Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani
Episode edited by Ben Kasl
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It’s Genetic welcomes its first multigenerational stand-up comedy family on the pod! Molly Kornfeld and her mom, Patty Rosborough.
In this episode we discuss:
Molly’s experience being raised by two stand-up comedians Comedy we effing HATE (and like) How to best “act out” a bj on stage Dating male comedians How beauty standards have evolved over the years Patty picking up her ex-husband from jailAnd more!
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Molly Tok @mollykornfeld, IG @molly_kornfeld
Patty IG @pattyrosborough
Credits:
Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani
Episode edited by Ben Kasl
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It's Genetic is back! Blair figured out a calendly, got her ish together and is calling it a season two. Please enjoy the series return with guests Kyle Gordon (TikTok, Comedy Central) and his mom, Rebecca!
In this episode we discuss:
Popping off on TikTok (and how you can too!) How Kyle was a “f*ck you mom” teen Rebecca’s professional background in skincare The extreme pitfalls of being forgetful A fear of eyeballs How Rebecca reads all of Kyle’s negative TikTok commentsAnd more!
Follow us on social, y’all :)
Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast
Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
Kyle Tok @kylegordonisgreat, IG @kylegordonisgreat,
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It's Genetic welcomes Gastor Almonte (Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening) and his daughter, Makayla!
In this episode we discuss:
• Gastor starting standup after having a child
• Discord and the social media platform each generation uses
• Makayla's fear of the dark
• The "process" and putting in your 10,000 hours
• Chicken nuggets
• Gastor gives Makayla the green light to draw on her bedroom wallsAnd more!
Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair
Follow Gastor Twitter @GastorAlmonte, IG @GastorAlmonte -
It's Genetic welcomes Charlie Bardey (Comedy Central) and his mom, Claudia!
In this episode we discuss:
• Being New York liberal elite jew archetypes
• Robert Moses
• Morning person propaganda
• Struggling with decision making
• Claudia’s experience as a creative agency CEO
• The business of fine art and its integration of cryptocurrency
And more!Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair
Follow Charlie Twitter @chunkbardey, IG @chunkbardey -
It's Genetic welcomes Nina Tarr (HBO's Hacks) and her mom, Mitra!
In this episode we discuss:
Problematic men (Roman Polanski, Bukowski, Nina’s dad) Mitra's experience attending college in Iran prior to the revolution and starting her education over in the US Age gap discourse Mitra as a Marshall Mathers fan Communication and the connection non-native English speakers have to one another in an international workplace Why Mitra won’t date tall menAnd more!
Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair
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