JRE #1715 – Jessica Kirson

Jessica Kirson is a standup comedian, television producer, and host of the “Disgusting Hawk” podcast. “The Call Girls,” a prank call compilation album Kirson recorded with fellow comedian Rachel Feinstein, is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JRE #1729 – Gilbert Gottfried

Gilbert Gottfried is a standup comedian, actor, author, and host, along with Frank Santopadre, of ”Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast!” available on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JRE #1728 – Ari Shaffir, Shane Gillis & Mark Normand

Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, and Ari Shaffir are standup comedians, writers, and podcasters. Shane is the co-host of “Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast” with Matt McCusker. His special “Shane Gillis: Live in Austin,” is available via YouTube. Mark is the co-host of “Tuesdays with Stories” along with Joe List. His latest special, “Mark Normand: Out to Lunch,” is available via YouTube. Ari is the host of “The Skeptic Tank.” His most recent special, “Ari Shaffir: Double Negative,” is available via Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JRE #1727 – Rob Kearney

Rob Kearney is the world’s first openly gay professional strongman. He’s also the co-author of the children’s book “Strong,” along with writer Eric Rosswood, and illustrator Nidhi Chanani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JRE #1726 – Chuck Palahniuk

Chuck Palahniuk is the award-winning author of “Fight Club,” “Choke,” and other books. His new essay, “People, Places, Things: My Human Landmarks,” is available now exclusively through Scribd.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JRE #1725 – Bridget Phetasy

Bridget Phetasy is a writer, stand-up comedian, and host of the YouTube program “Dumpster Fire” and podcast “Walk-Ins Welcome.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JRE #1724 – Jewel

Jewel is a Grammy award-nominated singer-songwriter, author, actress, and philanthropist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JRE #1723 – Amishi Jha

Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami, and Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative. She is the author of “Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices