Gerald Fillmore - Lunch Therapy 785

Gerald Fillmore wrote, directed, and starred in Face Love, a romantic comedy told entirely through video calls and shot on a phone in Los Angeles, Madrid, London, and Zaragoza. He filmed it twice with the same cast, once in Spanish as Amor en toda la cara (a SkyShowtime original) and once in English.Face Love at the Ojai Film Festival Sunday, November 8th at 7pmTickets: https://ojaifilmfestival.com/2026/Chicago screening: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/face-lov...  / facelovemovie  Before that, he was an actor and writer on the Spanish sitcom Gym Tony and the Prime Video series Little Coincidences, acted in Muertos S.L. and Pobre Diablo, and co-wrote the comedy Tequila Repasado. Joel talks with him about making comedy across two languages, building a feature out of a five-minute short, and working as an actor and writer in Spain and Los Angeles.Live Fridays at noon Pacific. Join the Hummingbirds in the chat.#LunchTherapy #InterviewFriday #GeraldFillmore #FaceLove #AmorEnTodaLaCara #IndieFilm #Filmmaker #ActorLife #Comedy

Originally from Tampa, Florida Marlana Marie is veteran stage actress, comedian, writer, and host at The Hollywood Comedy, She has been seen in the Burbank Comedy Festival, Saturday Night Laughs at The Hollywood Comedy where she regularly hosts the comedy improv mic, and other comedy shows like the Think Tank Comedy Show at The Pike Bar in Long Beach.Live Laugh Therapy Saturday November 22nd 7pm at the Stray Theater in Hollywood, CA.https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thestraytheater/1934103Whether you’re a longtime Hummingbird or brand new to Lunch Therapy, THANK YOU for supporting us for 700 shows! Let’s keep flying. 💚🐦Welcome to Joel Marshall’s Lunch Therapy, the livestream series where comedy, creativity, conversation, and curiosity all sit down for lunch together. Streaming every Tuesday & Friday at noon Pacific, the show blends humor, mindfulness, live interviews, trivia, music, storytelling, wildlife therapy, and community connection into a one-of-a-kind midday ritual.#livestreaming #standupcomedy #cultofthehummingbird

✨ **Lunch Therapy with Joel Marshall** ✨ **Guest:** Astrologer, writer & podcaster **Isa Nakazawa** In this episode, Joel sits down with **Isa Nakazawa**, an Oakland-based astrologer, writer, and cultural producer who bridges the mystical and the modern with warmth, humor, and insight. Isa is the host of *Stars and Stars with Isa* (Futuro Studios / Sirius XM), where she reads birth charts not as destiny—but as storytelling, purpose, and transformation. They talk about what astrology can teach us about being human, how to look to the stars without losing our grounding, and why self-reflection might be the real cosmic practice. 🌙 About Isa:Isa Nakazawa is a writer, podcaster, and astrologer whose work explores identity, creativity, and the wisdom of the cosmos. A graduate of Wesleyan University with a background in sociology and American studies, Isa approaches astrology as a tool for self-understanding and imagination. She’s been featured by Futuro Media, NALAC, and more. ⭐ Learn more about Isa: https://isanaka.com🎧 Listen to *Stars and Stars with Isa*: https://www.futuromediagroup.org/stars-and-stars🪶 **Join the Hummingbirds** — Subscribe for more *Lunch Therapy* every Tuesday & Friday at noon Pacificalso Vote for Kamala for Fab Over 40https://fabover40.org/2025/kamala-1541About Lunch TherapyHosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. Interview Friday airs every Friday at Noon Pacific, with a live guest. #LunchTherapy #IsaNakazawa #Astrology #JoelMarshall #Podcast #StarsAndStars #OaklandAstrologer #AstrologyPodcast #SelfDiscovery #Hummingbirds #Livestream #Spirituality #Zodiac #CreativeConversations

Dan Pasternack is a comedian, writer, and Emmy-nominated TV producer with over four decades in comedy. He’s developed and produced groundbreaking shows like the Peabody Award winning show Portlandia, Comedy Bang! Bang!, and The Birthday Boys, while also helping launch digital comedy platforms at IFC and Turner’s Super Deluxe.Dan has worked with some of the biggest names in comedy—Bob Odenkirk, Maria Bamford, Tim & Eric, and Norm Macdonald among them—and continues to champion new voices through his own Little Bear Bear Productions. He also created the comedy history series Obsessive Comedy Disorder, produced Jonathan Winters: Unearthed, and teaches television at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.Beyond producing, Dan is a true comedy historian, having interviewed legends like Milton Berle and Sid Caesar for the Television Academy, and written for Vulture, McSweeney’s, and Emmy Magazine.links:John Candy Documentary Screening with Ryan Reynolds and special guests.https://johncandy.com/Airplane directors cut with the director and star.https://www.airplanelivetour.com/Stand By Me screening with actors reunion.https://www.standbymelive.comAbout Lunch TherapyHosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. Interview Friday airs every Friday at Noon Pacific, with a live guest. #comedypodcast #televisionproduction #portlandia

Dan Pasternack is a comedian, writer, and Emmy-nominated TV producer with over four decades in comedy. He’s developed and produced groundbreaking shows like the Peabody Award winning show Portlandia, Comedy Bang! Bang!, and The Birthday Boys, while also helping launch digital comedy platforms at IFC and Turner’s Super Deluxe.Dan has worked with some of the biggest names in comedy—Bob Odenkirk, Maria Bamford, Tim & Eric, and Norm Macdonald among them—and continues to champion new voices through his own Little Bear Bear Productions. He also created the comedy history series Obsessive Comedy Disorder, produced Jonathan Winters: Unearthed, and teaches television at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.Beyond producing, Dan is a true comedy historian, having interviewed legends like Milton Berle and Sid Caesar for the Television Academy, and written for Vulture, McSweeney’s, and Emmy Magazine.links:John Candy Documentary Screening with Ryan Reynolds and special guests.https://johncandy.com/Airplane directors cut with the director and star.https://www.airplanelivetour.com/Stand By Me screening with actors reunion.https://www.standbymelive.comAbout Lunch TherapyHosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. Interview Friday airs every Friday at Noon Pacific, with a live guest. #comedypodcast #televisionproduction #portlandia

Clean comic and joke writing teacher Dean Lewis joins from the Dallas - Fort Worth area. Do you want to write better jokes, maybe write for late night shows, develop a joke writing mindset? Do you want to be able to write comedy without resorting to bad language and shocking imagery? He’s an Emmy Award-winning writer, he’s appeared on Last Comic Standing and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and took home the title in the Wendy’s Clean Comedy Challenge.You may have seen his work on stage, in commercials for Dr. Pepper and Nintendo, or even on the big screen in the award-winning film Shtickmen. He’s also sold material to Jay Leno, performed alongside music legends like Willie Nelson and Joan Jett, and still finds time to mentor up-and-coming comedians in the Dallas scene.But what makes him truly special is his clean, relatable comedy—often pulling from the joys and disasters of parenting, the weirdness of everyday life, and the things we all notice but never say out loud.

Clean comic and joke writing teacher Dean Lewis joins from the Dallas - Fort Worth area. Do you want to write better jokes, maybe write for late night shows, develop a joke writing mindset? Do you want to be able to write comedy without resorting to bad language and shocking imagery? He’s an Emmy Award-winning writer, he’s appeared on Last Comic Standing and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and took home the title in the Wendy’s Clean Comedy Challenge.You may have seen his work on stage, in commercials for Dr. Pepper and Nintendo, or even on the big screen in the award-winning film Shtickmen. He’s also sold material to Jay Leno, performed alongside music legends like Willie Nelson and Joan Jett, and still finds time to mentor up-and-coming comedians in the Dallas scene.But what makes him truly special is his clean, relatable comedy—often pulling from the joys and disasters of parenting, the weirdness of everyday life, and the things we all notice but never say out loud.

"Funny Old Bag" Hilarious comedian Susan Rice has been making people laugh for over 40 years. Susan Rice lived in Los Angeles in 1986, where she performed at numerous national comedy clubs and made appearances on Showtime, CBS, and ABC. In 1998, she returned to her home town of Portland, OR, and began focusing on corporate shows, entertaining audiences at Microsoft, Intel, Honeybucket, and The Red Hatters.Now in her 70s, Susan has discovered a wider audience than she ever had as a young comedian. She recently featured on the YouTube channel "Don't Tell Comedy," where her set and clips garnered millions of views. Just a month later, she was invited to audition in front of celebrity judges on NBC's "America's Got Talent."Susan firmly believes in the healing power of humor and laughter. Her favorite quote is, "I couldn't wait for success, so I went ahead without it." - Jonathan Winters.Sound Bath byhttps://www.youtube.com/@HealingVibrations/About Lunch TherapyHosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. Interview Friday airs every Friday at Noon Pacific, with a live guest. Support our show at Patreon https://patreon.com/joelmarshall#standupcomedy #podcasting #cultofthehummingbird

Repo Man to Robocop to True Blood to The Last Brown Beret - Actor Del Zamora sits down with Joel to talk about his career that has spanned five decades. Born in East LA, the cult legend Repo Man, the prescient action film Robocop, the HBO hit True Blood and his latest film that he is acting, co-writing and directing The Last Brown Beret. Come join us in the chat room to enjoy a life spent on the stage and screen, at home in both comedy and drama, in New York and LA and all points in between. Go Fund Me for The Last Brown Beret https://www.gofundme.com/f/fjjh3-last... Therapy Meditation bowls by @HealingVibrations @BlackScreenHV Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. TWITCH link https://twitch.com/joelmarshall Support our show at https://Lunch-Therapy.com There you will also find books mentioned on the show. #repoman #actorslife #cultofthehummingbird

How to Be a Successful Stand-Up Comedian with Veteran Comedy Producer Barry Katz. Blueprint for Comedy Success. Barry is an Emmy and Grammy nominated TV-film-record producer, talent manager, and podcast host. Barry Katz is a well-known figure in the comedy industry, representing iconic artists like Louie Anderson, Ken Jeong, and Hasan Minhaj. He has provided stage time to future stars such as Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, and Sarah Silverman, and helped launch the careers of several successful comedians like Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, and Wanda Sykes. Throughout his career, Katz has sold 39 out of 40 stand-up comedy specials he produced and brokered 100 TV development deals. He has also created television shows and executive produced numerous specials and series, including "Tourgasm" and "Last Comic Standing." In the film business, Katz was involved in selling the cult classic "Half Baked" and went on to produce several films, including "Employee of the Month" and "Good Luck Chuck." He was one of the first managers to use social media to accelerate a comedy artist's career, as demonstrated by Dane Cook's success. Katz has also made significant contributions to the comedy production and distribution industry, co-founding Comedy Dynamics and being involved in the sale of Comedy Central Roasts to the network. His achievements include Grammy-nominated albums and debuting a comedy album in Billboard's top 5 national charts twice. Therapy Meditation bowls by @HealingVibrations @BlackScreenHV Hosted by actor and comedian Joel Marshall, Lunch Therapy the comedy show that helps you get through the week, with breathing, comedy, and some fun distractions from riding the news cycle. One man attempts to entertain the world one hummingbird at a time. TWITCH link https://twitch.com/joelmarshall Support our show at https://Lunch-Therapy.com There you will also find books mentioned on the show. #standupcomedy #comedianslife #cultofthehummingbird