My Friend Lyssa

About My Friend Lyssa

You know how everybody has that weird friend who seems to have adventures that no one else has? Well, for a lot of people, Lyssa is that weird friend. And the weird thing Lyssa is doing now is making a podcast variety show. A little sketch comedy, some improv, her weird friends, original songs and who knows what else?

Publisher

Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold

Category

comedy · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 May 2021

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

70 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Falling Arches

   Episode 4.05 ("Falling Arches"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney.  (Double published to My Friend Lyssa and BS de Resistance) Lyssa tries to defuse a situation with Jake's principal, gods big and small decide humanity's fate and plan a barbecue, and Cliff Hanger, Private Eye tries his hand at community theatre. Plus: a protest song about mail-in ballots! Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (LEGO Kid, Kali, Celia) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Krishna, Odin, Stuart) Lori Furth (Herself, Principal, PlumBum Kid, Rita) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Mary Magdalene) Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, Zeus, Buddha, Ted, Cliff Hanger) Chris Mezzolesta (Thor, Pan, Cliff Hanger Announcer) Karyn O'Bryant (AI, Avery) Jake Reynolds (Himself) and George Washington III ( Jesus, LEGO Ballroom Announcer, PlumBum Dad, Porter) Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song "We're Not Gonna Mail It" a parody of Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" by Dee Snider, had lyrics by Lori Furth, and was performed by Chris Mezzolesta. Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry No Generative AI was used in the writing, performance or production of this episode.

2. 

   9 Sept 2026

   Don't Stream on Me!

   Episode 4.04 ("Don't Stream On Me!"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney.  (Double published to My Friend Lyssa and BS de Resistance) Lyssa is organizing woodland creatures for possible military action. A White House Cabinet meeting is out of this world. Game show contestants try to guess new tariff amounts. And the daring Space Ranger Captain Fremulon keeps the galaxy safe, while his crew tries to keep everyone safe from him. And a musician bemoans his lack-of-income stream. Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Jeannine Pirro, Tariff-ic Contestant, Cruise Guest 3, Girl) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Kash Patel, Tariff-ic Announcer, Cruise Guest 1) Lori Furth (Herself, Natalie Harp, Distressed Colonist, AI Agent) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Cabinet Walla, Cruise Janice, Guest 2) Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, Donald Trump, Fremulon Narrator, Doctor, News Reporter) Wren Leopold (Lara Trump, Marcia, Wendy) Chris Mezzolesta (Stephen Miller, Eric Trump, Fremulon Announcer, Quasar, Oskarian Commander, Musician) Karyn O'Bryant (Cabinet Walla, Korean Translator, Petey) Jake Reynolds (Himself) and George Washington III (Robert Kennedy Jr., Game Show Host, Captain Fremulon) Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song "Imagine There's No Eric," a parody of John Lennon's "Imagine" had lyrics by Dale Leopold, and was performed by Wren Leopold. The song "Don't Stream On My Leg (And Tell Me It's Raining" was written by Dale Leopold and Chris Mezzolesta and performed by Chris Mezzolesta, with Dale Leopold and Lori Furth. Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry No Generative AI was used in the writing, performance or production of this episode. (Release date 9/9/26)

3. 

   30 Jul 2026

   250, 260--Whatever Works!

   Episode 4.03 ("250, 260—Whatever Works!"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold, Wren Leopold and Jack Mooney.  (Double published to My Friend Lyssa and BS de Resistance) To mark the nation's Semi-Quincentennial, we've assembled the mighty Suffolk & Goode Players to serve up a Buc-ees-sized portion of comedy. NPR confronts its toughest challenge—producer Bari Weiss; we learn of a heart-breaking new affliction—Hereditary VO; the plucky Doyle Sisters try to solve a newsworthy crime; and the Broligarchs of AI insinuate themselves into schools, gaming, and meal delivery. And there's a song! Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Herself, Bari Weiss, Annie Doyle, Deepfake Woman 2) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Baby, Dog, Ron DeSantis, Techbro Joe, Elon Musk) Lori Furth (Herself, Mary Louise Kelly, Mrs. Porter, Deepfake Woman 1) Lyssa Graham (Herself, VO Mom, Louise, Librarian, Deepfake Woman 3, Bezos Woman) Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, Robert Siegel, VO Dad, Doyle Announcer, Techbro Mike) Wren Leopold (Themselves, VO Daughter, Patty Doyle) Chris Mezzolesta (Jethro DotConnector, Parrot, Sgt. McCord, Ellem, Techbro Tony, himself) Karyn O'Bryant (New Mom, Mrs. Morris) Jake Reynolds (Himself) and George Washington III (Dr. Ibrahim X. Kendi, 60 Seconds Announcer, Doctor, Mr. Lansing, Miss Deepfake Announcer, Techbro Rex, Bezos Announcer) Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song, "Repercussions," was written by Lori Furth and Chris Mezzolesta and was arranged and performed by Chris Mezzolesta. Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

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Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60