Podcast: The Musical

Mona Tavakoli is a world-renown percussionist, vocalist and songwriter from the band Raining Jane, which tours and creates music with Grammy-winner Jason Mraz. Mona also plays worldwide with the legendary Iranian folk singer, Ebi. Highly regarded as one of the world's premiere cajón players (a Peruvian percussion instrument), she designed her own signature instrument called The MT Box, distributed by Latin Percussion. Mona believes music can inspire and connect people to a larger purpose, and empowers girls to find their rock as a co-founder of the non profit Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles. Mona has been featured in DRUM!, Tom Tom Magazine, judged and hosted the Hit Like A Girl drum contest and awards show and is the recipient of the 2016 She Rocks awards "Inspire Award" for her work with the Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls. ....................................... Find Eric: instagram.com/eeericschwartz facebook.com/ericschwartz ericschwartzlive.com Find Mona: monatavakoli.com instagram.com/mona_tavakoli facebook.com/MONA.TAVAKOLI.DRUMMER/ twitter.com/mona_tavakoli ....................................... twitter.com/mona_tavakoli

In the series premiere, Eric is "Comin' in Hot" with Jo Koy. They talk about living in gratitude, empty-nest syndrome, what it's like to open for a beast comic, and more. All music in this episode was written, produced and performed by by Eric Schwartz. To support Podcast: The Musical, please subscribe, share or Venmo eeericschwartz. SPONSOR: Manscaped.com Use code "MUSICAL" for 20% off + Free shipping.

Get ready for the debut of Podcast: The Musical Nov. 29! Subscribe now to hear comedian Eric Schwartz interview the best in comedy, music, film and television and beyond, transforming their conversations into musicals.