Actor and writer Jess Kaplan talks to creatives about rejection - the auditions they didn't book, the projects that fell apart, and the dreams that had to change shape. We're having real conversations - uncomfortable, hilarious, and deeply human - about what happens when our dreams don't go as planned.
Kate DeL is a jazz vocalist and live performer known for bringing vintage glamour, theatricality, and powerhouse vocals to the modern jazz scene. An established live performer in New York City and across the Northeast, Kate has performed at venues including Green Room 42, Miss Nellie's, Winnie's Jazz Club, Ginger Rabbit, and Blu Jazz+, with sold-out performances and a growing reputation for her signature holiday shows. Her work bridges jazz, musical theater, and contemporary popular music, creating performances that feel glamorous, intimate, and uniquely her own.
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Host: Jess Kaplan @nopesanddreamspod
Original Music: Ariana and the Rose @Arianaandtherose
Edited by: Peter Ney
For more about the podcast, go to: Nopesanddreams.com
Look for our new YouTube Channel
15 Oct 2026
Look for the Silver Lining with Kelly Lyon
Kelly Lyon is a two-time Emmy Award-winning editor. Her editing credits include: The Muppets (Emmy winner), Adults, John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA (Emmy winner), SNL, and Portlandia. Other stand-up special editing includes: Chris Fleming, Alex Edelman, Bill Burr, Robbie Hoffman, Tig Notaro, and the upcoming Oh, Mary! Live.
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Website: Kellylyonedit.com
Host: Jess Kaplan @nopesanddreamspod
Original Music: Ariana and the Rose @Arianaandtherose
Edited by: Peter Ney
For more about the podcast, go to: Nopesanddreams.com
Look for our new YouTube Channel
8 Oct 2026
Show Up Everyday with Noel Wells
In this episode, Jess talks with Los Angeles-based actor, writer, director, filmmaker, musician, artist, and voice-over talent Noel Wells. Noel joined the cast of Saturday Night Live for the 2013-2014 season. In 2015, she was cast on Netflix's hit comedy "Master of None." We wrote and directed her indie feature film, Mr. Roosevelt, which won numerous awards, including the Audience Award at SXSW and was bought by Netflix. She self-released her debut album "It's So Nice" in 2019. She also appears on many popular animated series, including "Star Trek: Lower Decks," "Craig of the Creek," and "American Dad," among others.
Host: Jess Kaplan @nopesanddreamspod
Original Music: Ariana and the Rose @Arianaandtherose
Edited by: Peter Ney
For more about the podcast, go to: Nopesanddreams.com
Look for our new YouTube Channel
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