Family Gems

We can't believe it's been a year already! We're so grateful for everyone who has listened, followed and reviewed our pod! We've had such a blast unpacking everyone's family baggage that we're taking a break to create some more of our own. That's right, we're taking a small summer break to recharge. On this episode we share a few untold family stories, go over some pop culture family drama and more before saying a temporary goodbye! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! NEW - Follow the show on Instagram! Subhah Agarwal's website Follow Subhah on Instagram + Twitter  Valerie Tosi's website Follow Valerie Tosi on Instagram + Twitter

You read that right; our guest this week worked for Obama! Naturally, we feel way more legit. Josh Burstein is a comedian, journalist, and political strategist who directed videos for the Obama Administration and Biden campaigns and currently hosts a weekly series online called "U Need To Know This!" for Mashable. We were thrilled to chat with him about growing up at Monticello, eating broccoli to appease Bill Clinton, and his parents' absolutely WILD multi-country courtship that shaped his views on romance and partnership. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! NEW - Follow the show on Instagram! Josh Burstein's website Follow Josh on Instagram + Twitter Subhah Agarwal's website Follow Subhah on Instagram + Twitter  Valerie Tosi's website Follow Valerie Tosi on Instagram + Twitter

He's eating weird, hyped up sh*t so you don't have to! It's actor, comedian Brad Stoll who does a comedic food review series on Social Media called Resent Reviews. He talks growing up on the east coast, murders, and his holocaust surviving grandpa's wild memoir! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! NEW - Follow the show on Instagram! Brad Stoll's website Follow Brad on Instagram + TikTok His Grandpa's Memoir Subhah Agarwal's website Follow Subhah on Instagram + Twitter  Valerie Tosi's website Follow Valerie Tosi on Instagram + Twitter

We're so stoked to have Tori Piskin on the pod this week! Tori was named a Comic to Watch as part of the 2019 NY Comedy Festival, and her podcast that she co-hosts with her mom, "Got It From My Mama", is in the top 50 comedy iTunes charts. Settle in while we chat reality tv chaos, ballerina rules, pilates instructors, and more! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! NEW - Follow the show on Instagram! Tori Piskin's website Follow Tori on Instagram + TikTok Subhah Agarwal's website Follow Subhah on Instagram + Twitter  Valerie Tosi's website Follow Valerie Tosi on Instagram + Twitter

Get ready sugar addicts because we've got a sweet a** episode featuring Reem Edan! Reem is an Iraqi-American content creator, award-winning writer, actress, and internationally touring stand-up comedian who can be seen performing on ShahidVIP’s "Stand Up Sketch Show,” on IG pages like “Family Guy,” and more! She shares tips on surviving rude aunties, smuggling gold, and weight watchers! NEW - Follow the show on Instagram! Reem Edan's Website Follow Reem on Instagram + Twitter Subhah Agarwal's website Follow Subhah on Instagram + Twitter  Valerie Tosi's website Follow Valerie Tosi on Instagram + Twitter

Get ready ya little gems, it's Zahra Ali week! You've seen her on NBC, Revolt TV, and she's one of the producers of the nationally touring standup show "Facial Recognition Comedy." Listen now for thoughts on surviving the apocalypse, how trauma makes family more chill, and why strict households almost always backfire. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, follow us on all the things! NEW - Follow the show on Instagram! Follow Zahra on Instagram + Twitter Subhah Agarwal's website Follow Subhah on Instagram + Twitter  Valerie Tosi's website Follow Valerie Tosi on Instagram + Twitter

Get ready for an absolute blast with Jaclyn Marfuggi! She's the fierce female emcee of Magic Mike Live Las Vegas. When she's not rocking the minds of horny bachelorette parties and Vegas crowds, she's bringing the heat at comedy clubs with her stand-up skills. You can catch her as the co-host of "The Yo Show with Michael Yo" podcast and dive into mouthwatering food adventures on her own podcast, "Where Should We Eat?" Hold onto your panties because we've got stories of family vacation nightmares, near death experiences and more! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! NEW - Follow the show on ⁠Instagram⁠! Jaclyn's ⁠website⁠ Follow Jaclyn on ⁠Instagram⁠ + ⁠Twitter⁠ Subhah Agarwal's ⁠website⁠ Follow Subhah on ⁠Instagram⁠ + ⁠Twitter⁠  Valerie Tosi's ⁠website⁠ Follow Valerie Tosi on ⁠Instagram⁠ + ⁠Twitter

Liz Stone is with us this week showing the world that lawyers can be funny! When she's not reading contracts you can catch Liz being hilarious all around Las Vegas and yucking it up on Amazon's Laugh After Dark. Brace yourselves for a NSFW episode discussing how to spell certain bodily fluids, phallic cakes, and family pranks that went a little *too* far. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! NEW - Follow the show on Instagram! Liz Stones's website Follow Liz on Instagram + Twitter Subhah Agarwal's website Follow Subhah on Instagram + Twitter  Valerie Tosi's website Follow Valerie Tosi on Instagram + Twitter

Get ready for a hot one! Roast master Alex Hooper is on this week’s pod. Alex is an LA based, comedian and actor who’s been featured on America’s Got Talent, Comedy Central, and more. Join us as we discuss being a dickhead kid, impulsive moms with a heart of gold, and finding a love for life! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! Follow Family Gems on Instagram! Alex Hooper’s website Follow Alex on Instagram + Twitter Subhah Agarwal's website Follow Subhah on Instagram + Twitter  Valerie Tosi's website Follow Valerie Tosi on Instagram + Twitter

Michelle Murphy is with us this week y'all! Michelle is an LA-based comedian, storyteller, and actor who has been featured in the New York Times Bestselling book, How To Tell A Story, and you can also hear all about how she got scammed on The Moth's PRX Podcast. Join us as we discuss Hugh Hefner's college tour, juggling, running away from home, and more! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! Follow Family Gems on Instagram! Michelle Murphy's website Follow Michelle on Instagram + Twitter Subhah Agarwal's website Follow Subhah on Instagram + Twitter  Valerie Tosi's website Follow Valerie Tosi on Instagram + Twitter