Velvet Sugar Podcast

DANNY LIVINGSTON| SHOES| WEED CAPITAL OF NY| ROMANIAN GIANT| GETTING ROBBED| CULTS VS POD EP 43

Today in the studio, we’ve got the Shoe Man himself — actor, comic, and traveling shoe salesman Danny Livingston. He walks us through his wild career on the road, selling shoes across America. He’s visited 47 out of 50 states, and along the way, he’s definitely found himself in some pretty hairy situations.We also get into how a surprising number of cults in America seem to have roots in Western New York (seriously… why is that?). Alex shares stories from his days working as a bouncer in NYC, plus we talk about a simple statistic that can actually help you avoid getting robbed.Ever wonder what to do when you're hundreds of miles from home and suddenly run out of money? We get into that too.And of course, we dive into the unique experience of eating at Russian restaurants in Brooklyn — including some surprisingly common (and unexpected) Russian names.Check out Velvet Sugar Podcast, Episode 43 — you’re going to love this one.As always, don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe!

GEORDAN MALLAS| GREEK SLAVERY| ROASTING COMEDIANS| ARDEMIS II LAUNCH| FAKE MOON LANDING| VELVET SUGAR POD EP42

In the studio today with comedian Geordan Mallas 🎙️We get into everything:🇬🇷 Greek heritage🌕 Was the first moon landing real?🏴 A crazy Scottish lady story you won’t forget🎭 When is it actually okay to use an accent… and is there an age limit?👽 Are aliens out there—and if they are, why haven’t they shown themselves?Plus, Alex and David take a trip down memory lane to their very first open mic, roast some comedians we know and love, and dive into bigger topics like:⚡ What kind of world Gen Z is inheriting🏙️ What gentrification really does🚲 Is bike culture taking over Europe?Also—Mamochka is now streaming FREE on Tubi! 🎬As always, please like, share, and comment 🙌

ELIZABETH BECZ| UPSTATE COMEDY| TALL CHICKS| STUBBORN GRANDMAS| BEATING YOUR KIDS| VS POD EP 41

In this episode of Velvet Sugar Podcast, we’re joined by the hilarious Elizabeth Becz! 🎤We dive into all things stand-up, including what it’s like opening for touring comedian Jim Florentine, and the differences between performing in upstate NY vs. NYC. Elizabeth also shares her experience as a 6'3" female comic and how that shapes her presence on stage.We get into growing up in immigrant families—comparing Slovakian and Polish language roots, cultural similarities, and the realities of being raised both in and outside the U.S. From discipline to identity, nothing is off limits.It’s a funny, honest, and real conversation you won’t want to miss.👉 Please like, comment, and share—it helps us more than you know. Thanks for the support!

PATRICK BRANCATO| ACTOR| SINGER| COUNTRY MUSIC| SOUP| QUESTIONABLE SITTING| VS POD EP 40

Actor, singer, and songwriter Patrick Brancato joins the pod for today’s episode! We dive into his early childhood and what first sparked his passion for acting, along with his journey into classical music and opera training. From there, we get into the differences between film/TV acting and theatre—does one truly make you a better actor? We also talk about the realities of working with difficult actors on set, managing expectations, navigating success and disappointment, and so much more. Tune in for a great conversation, and as always, don’t forget to comment, like, share, and subscribe! 🎙️

CHRIS HOPKINS-WARD| THEATRE| ACTOR| COMEDIAN| IMPROV| GRANDMA AND YOUNG MEN| CAR THEFT| VELVET SUGAR PODCAST EP 39

Chris Hopkins-Ward joins us in the studio for a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation! Chris is a trained theatre and improv actor and comedian originally from the West Coast, now living in the Hudson Valley. In this episode we talk about: 🎭 Theatre acting vs. improv vs. sketch 👨‍👧 Dad life 🚗 The wild story of Chris getting his car stolen 😂 And Chris’ grandma’s love life… including her boyfriend who’s actually younger than Chris! You definitely don’t want to miss this one. 👉 Tune in now and see for yourself! If you enjoy the episode, please comment, like, share, and subscribe to help support the show!