Adamandia and Vanessa get together weekly to chat about comedy, life, and using comedy to work through the messy stuff. They dive into their experiences on and off the stage, which sometimes leads to learning new things about themselves, each other, and how Adamandia functions in life using an Android phone and Mac laptop. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please email us at houseofbadcomedy@gmail.com.
Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions expressed in the ”House of Bad Comedy” podcast are the personal perspectives and experiences of Adamandia and Vanessa. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any health condition and should not be used as medical advice. It is intended to provide bad to mediocre comedy in your life. If you do not enjoy this podcast and do not find yourself laughing at least once, you may stop listening at any time. There may be swearing, oversharing, and the occasional inappropriate joke. You’ve been advised.
Squatting Toilets, Immigrant Dads & Three Weeks in China
It's a catch up episode! Vanessa is back after spending three weeks in China and she has stories to tell. From visiting her mom's old family apartment to climbing the Great Wall, this trip was full of memorable experiences, family time, and a whole lot of heat and humidity.
But spending three weeks with your parents and relatives as an adult who’s lived on her own for years? That was definitely an interesting adventure. 😂 Vanessa reflects on family dynamics and learning when to let things go to protect your time and energy. We also get into the topic of immigrant dads, the joys of travelling, and why there’s nothing like coming home to your own bed, pillow, and bathroom.
Plus, we chat about one of the trip’s biggest challenges: using squatting toilets! The downside…is obvious. The upside? Unexpected lower-body strength training! 😂
29 Sept 2026
Two Wheels, No Helmet: A Rant About E-Scooters
Doesn't it seem like e-scooters are popping up everywhere lately? 🛴
In this episode of House of Bad Comedy, Vanessa picks Adamandia's brain about e-scooter etiquette — as a longtime cyclist, Adamandia's got opinions. Are they supposed to be on the sidewalk or the road? Is there any rhyme or reason to how people ride them?
Between riders skipping the helmet and cruising down the middle of the lane like they own it, e-scooters are starting to feel less like a convenient way to get around and more like a death trap on two wheels.
A rant ensues. 😂
We're taking a short break after this one — see you back Tuesday, October 20th! 👋
22 Sept 2026
Permission to Suck: Migraines, Mileage & Chosen Family
We went all over the place this episode. 😂
Adamandia recaps white-knuckling through hosting a Friday comedy show while fighting an oncoming migraine and drowning in school deadlines — low energy, basic transitions, but still getting the mileage in. Vanessa shares why she missed the show: babysitting for a friend and making a conscious effort to spend time with childhood friends' parents now, instead of only reconnecting at weddings or funerals.
Somewhere in there we get philosophical about the creative process — how comedy (or singing, or just talking to people) takes reps, and the real trick is giving yourself permission to suck at it first.
Oh, and we may have found the appeal of a part-time, semi-monogamous boyfriend. 👀
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