In The Hole

About In The Hole

In The Hole is an interview series hosted by Sophie Chu-O'Neil featuring creatives. In baseball (and comedy), the person up next is “on deck” while person following that is “in the hole”. The title speaks to this stage of artistic pursuit, where the big break is tangible and the debt is as real and unwavering as the passion. Most guests are in the early stages of their careers; these interviews provide a glimpse into what success looks like in the making, as well as a platform to tell you what they’re working on today.

Publisher

Sophie Chu-O'Neil

Category

comedy · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Apr 2026

Latest episode

28 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Emmett Jorgensen In The Hole

   Emmett Jorgensen was forced to do all sorts of things today, including but not limited to this very podcast episode. He is thoughtful and articulate and reliving this conversation through editing was a joy. A maker, a brilliant mind, a gift, this is Emmett Jorgensen In The Hole. 📖 A Lover's Discourse: Fragments by Roland Barthes 📖 Crush by Richard Siken 🎶 Bonnie Prince Billy @cantaloupesalad (https://www.instagram.com/cantaloupesalad/) This episode was filmed on April 16, 2026.

2. 

   4 Jul 2026

   Taj In The Hole

   Taj is the coolest person I know. He is an artist based in Brooklyn. If you’re also in NYC and walking around you might be able to spot his work. We talk about big ideas like the impact of graffiti, the importance of community, and the state of Texas. Check out BÏND. Follow your swag. Get outside. 🏕️ touch grass 📖 Sex in the Garden 🎞️ The Italian Job 🎶 BLACK FLAG Lerado Khalil @jpg.taj (https://www.instagram.com/jpg.taj?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) @bind_co (https://www.instagram.com/bind_co?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)

3. 

   21 Jun 2026

   Sam Froum In The Hole

   Sam Froum is a comic and my youngest guest yet. I talked a bit too much, topics including Gary Gulman, open mic etiquette, and how to make friends. Sam is one of my favorite comedians, certainly one to keep an eye on. He’s not even in the hole anymore and he can’t even legally drink yet. 📺 The Simpsons 🖋️ Simon Rich 📖 Steve Jobs: Biography by Walter Issacson @samfroum (https://www.instagram.com/samfroum/)

4. 

   12 Jun 2026

   King Skayla In The Hole

   King Skayla is a gorgeous and incredibly articulate model based in New York City. Due to a scheduling conflict, we had to cut this episode short. We discuss conscious use of social media, thoughtful structure of reputation, and to be or not to be a yes man as part of Gen Z. All in less than twenty minutes; How in the hole is that! Let this be a teaser until our schedules line up again. Part two coming soon... @king.skayla (https://www.instagram.com/king.skayla/)

5. 

   8 Jun 2026

   Gabe Santos In The Hole

   Gabe Santos loves this city. An improvisor and sneaky genius scientist currently based in New York City originally from Brazil. He comes with hope, he comes with optimism, he comes with insight. He is one of the four on Broken Couch Improv and can be found at Dream Couch Rotation shows. Live in the moment with him! Until then… remember that improv is life. And also that it may be best source your focaccia from local professionals. 🎬 Hudson Flynn 🍽️ focaccia bread 🎞️ When We Move by The Fletcher Brothers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kihxj8-IbUY) 📖 A Choir of Honest Killers by Buddy Wakefield (https://youtu.be/tyLuqW0f5G8?si=oIrypUsv01ALB5Ra) 🎞️ Dead Poets Society @brokencouchimprov @gabeesantoos

6. 

   9 May 2026

   Victor Daniel In The Hole

   Victor Daniel es el fundador y director creativo de Gente. Gente es un espacio para conocer, conectar y compartir entre artistas, creativos y otros talentos latinoamericanos en NYC. Este evento nace con la intención de conversar, compartir tu talento y crear comunidad. Esperamos verlos en el primer evento de Gente el 23 de Mayo a las 5. Para más información, visita a Gente en Instagram en @gente.nyc 🎞️ Nadie Sabe Que Estoy Aquí 🎶 Letón Pé 🗞️ leer medios físicos

7. 

   7 May 2026

   Hello From In The Hole

   Some true In The Hole wisdom: better late than never! Trailers should maybe come first, but I just hit the ground running too fast… sigh… Here is a trailer and introduction to Season 1, also known as the Rookie Season, of In The Hole. This project has already been such a joy to work on. Thank you to everyone who has made In The Hole happen by being a guest, loaning me equipment, teaching me new skills, sharing their skills with me, and, most of all, providing thoughtful and enthusiastic feedback. I am learning how to do a lot of this as I go and loving every step of the process. I’m in it for the love of the game, truly. Thank you for listening to In The Hole. Episodes are released every Friday on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

8. 

   1 May 2026

   Zane Roth In The Hole

   Zane Roth is In The Hole. Dayenu. Roth is an improv snob turned Marty Supreme lover. We discuss The TikTokification of Improv and what it truly means to have a love of the game. I am lucky to know such a pure ray of sunshine. His optimism and drive inspires all who know him. In times of need, always remember, WWRD (What Would Roth Do?). When and where to find Broken Couch Improv is posted on Instagram at @brokencouchimprov. Roth & Santos will be part of the twoprov tournament (run by UCB) starting May 14th at the QED. I anticipate they will also be at the next rounds at The Rat and UCB in the weeks to follow (May 18th, 20th, and 24th). 🎞️ Kung Fu Panda 🎭 Into The Woods 🎪 see any improv show (even if it might suck)

9. 

   28 Apr 2026

   Christian Ajo In The Hole

   Christian Ajo is the first musician and first abroad guest on In The Hole. Outside of solo work as pikku prinssi (https://open.spotify.com/artist/39bYL2kYLFbsOIWQSstNDT?si=sR3tJhIPSfmBATMvPdSbJw), his first album coming out early next year, he is part of kukkatalo (https://linktr.ee/kukkatalo) and JÄNÖKLUBI (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1pbxlp8DwtJROYvnt5PmRN?si=lL8MPe1aTxC8tddIXyrSLg). Currently based in Helsinki, we hear what the artist is up to now, and how TikTok and COVID-19 played unexpected and encouraging roles in his journey getting here. 🎵 Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong by Gene Harris 🎵 Unknown Jam by Azymuth 🎵 Pisces Pace by Dave Hamilton Listen to pikku prinssi (https://open.spotify.com/artist/39bYL2kYLFbsOIWQSstNDT?si=sR3tJhIPSfmBATMvPdSbJw)’s single here (https://open.spotify.com/album/4BEIX397y2lse2iJSC2jQt?si=TMpzqifiQUmLznm_0WsFuQ). Check out kukkatalo (https://linktr.ee/kukkatalo)’s recent album, Ristiriita, here (https://open.spotify.com/album/6Dk1S6dzPOrHjAHYFNYWWb?si=tF-4YAumTJ-cvNZP8xrKjw). Check out JÄNÖKLUBI (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1pbxlp8DwtJROYvnt5PmRN?si=lL8MPe1aTxC8tddIXyrSLg)’s recent album, VÄLIAIKA, here (https://open.spotify.com/album/1lSAcPo5OcugErJaNpDO1f?si=Rth6EfvbTC2Y9to4nahWQA).

10. 

    17 Apr 2026

    Oscar Salem In The Hole

    Oscar Salem is a stand-up comedian currently performing all over New York. We talk about his academic struggles and success in performance, public speaking, and mischief bringing him to where he is today. In the front yard of the comic’s home in Astoria, Queens, we sink into the cozy ambience of drill noises, dogs barking, and thoughtful insight. More about Oscar Salem and his work may be found at oscarsalem.com (http://oscarsalem.com). 🎞️ Greta Gerwig’s Little Women 🎤 Katt Williams’ The Pimp Chronicles: Pt. 1 🎧 Free To Be… You and Me by Marlo Thomas and Friends

11. 

    15 Apr 2026

    Morgan Ziegler In The Hole

    Morgan Ziegler is a dancer, choreographer, and writer based in Bushwick. In this episode we discuss the gnawing feeling of desire, the beauty and horror of polygamy, and why more people should be dancing in the club (and in their bedrooms with a curtain over the mirror). More about them and their work can be found on Instagram at @meziegler_ and @morgzmovez. 🩰 Nicole Von Arx’ “Cry Wolf” 📖 Bell Hooks’ Art On My Mind: Visual Politics 🎧 Geese by Searows You do not have to be good, but you cannot do nothing. - Searows

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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