The Comedy and Custody Podcast

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Sasha Frank & Nebulous Niang

14 episodes

2 weeks ago

Sasha and Nebulous are back (despite Sasha no longer being a "single" mum, and Nebulous being the true "fraud" 😜) to dive into the surreal, chaotic, and inspiring world of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Nebulous recounts her nine-day run of SLOMOSEXUAL and the wild lessons learned about international comedy, queer culture, and the unexpected perils of basement venues. Highlights: The Fringe Hustle: Adapting SLOMOSEXUAL for a white, international audience and giving context to everything from...

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Episodes (14/14)

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Wasp Attacks & Soggy Chip Philosophies | Ep 14

2 weeks ago

33 minutes

The Comedy and Custody Podcast

WE'RE HAVING A BABY! | Ep 13

Yes, a LOT has happened since the last episode. Sasha's preggers and married - not to Nebulous, though (for now). Highlights: - Should Sasha have a December baby or a January baby? Debate starts now! - Being 40 and pregnant: decidedly different than the last time round - OBJECTIVE differences between the UK and Singapore healthcare systems. - Sasha's daughter's must-have accessory: "mom-canceling" headphones." Join Us On the Couch! We love hearing from our list...

1 month ago

27 minutes

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Melbourne Madness & Boyfriend Revelations | Ep 12

Sasha and Nebulous are back from the Melbourne Comedy Festival, and they're spilling all the beans! From heartwarming moments with their partners to eye-opening comedy sets, they share their very different, but equally inspiring, festival experiences. Highlights: Sasha's emotional festival highlight: a truly special moment with her closest friends and their partners.Nebulous's "study trip" deep dive into the diverse world of comedy, including international and queer women acts.The humbling re...

3 months ago

20 minutes

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Is the Patriarchy Skibidi? (And Other Gen Z Musings) | Ep 11

In this listener Q&A episode, Sasha and Nebulous dive into a fascinating question about the stigma of being a self-sufficient woman. They veer off into hilarious tangents about modern dating, the wonders of Gen Z, and even the mysterious meaning of "skibidi." Highlights: Debunking the negative connotations of "spinster" and embracing single mum pride.Sasha's "embarrassing" return to having a boyfriend after embracing single life.How Gen Z is normalizing LGBTQ+ identities and changing lang...

4 months ago

23 minutes

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Fried Chicken Flu & Antelope Horn Medicine | Ep 10

Sasha and Nebulous dive into the fascinating (and sometimes bewildering) world of cultural differences, from Singaporean greetings to perplexing health beliefs. Highlights: Nebulous's hilarious struggles with the "unnaturally good" service and baffling literal interpretations of Chinese medicine at Hai Di Lao.Sasha's boyfriend's belief that fried chicken causes a sore throat and "a flu" (not the flu!).The concept of "heaty" and "cooling" foods and their surprising explanations.Nebulous's chil...

5 months ago

26 minutes

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The Birds, The Bees, and The Roblox | Ep 9

Sasha and Nebulous tackle the often awkward and hilarious world of talking to their kids about sex, contrasting their own very different upbringings. Highlights: - Nebulous's surprisingly laissez-faire upbringing regarding sex on TV despite having Asian parents. - Sasha's self-imposed role as the household angel while she was growing up. - The surprisingly complex and potentially problematic world of Roblox and its life lessons (or lack thereof!) - Nebulous's mortifying childhood story about...

6 months ago

26 minutes

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The Case of the Golden Arm Hair | Ep 8

Sasha and Nebulous Niang discuss the unexpected challenges of re-entering relationships after long periods of being single. Highlights: - Sasha's experience with "minor conflicts" with minor disagreements after years of peaceful solitude. - Nebulous's insights on male/female communication styles from her unique perspective. - Mind-reading in relationships and differences in cultural emotional expression (compartmentalization vs. dissociation.) - A surprising and detailed ode to the beauty of ...

6 months ago

25 minutes

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Beatboxing Nuns, Lesbian Alphabets: the Melbourne International Comedy Festival! | Ep 7

Sasha and Nebulous bring the Comedy and Custody Podcast to the MICF 2025, sharing their hilarious and heartfelt experiences from the festival floor.In this episode, the comedians chat about: - The Birth of Never Date a Comedian: How a last-minute venue booking turned into a global sensation! - Melbourne’s Queer Comedy Scene 🌈: A refreshing contrast to Singapore’s LGBTQ+ representation. - Croissants vs. Cold Basements: The highs and lows of performing at MICF. - Hosting vs. Performing a full h...

6 months ago

28 minutes

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Olga Koch on the Couch: The stripper ACTUALLY loves me | Ep. 6

In Part 2 of Sasha and Nebulous' interview with Olga, the comedians chat about: - The Illusion of Intimacy in Peformance: even Comedians fall for it! - Does Olga's interaction with Nebulous the Lesbian Robot count towards her PhD in Human Computer Interactions? :thinking_face::robot_face: - Morally Neutral Comedy - is it Good or Bad that Olga Koch Comes from Money? - Do women comedians really only talk about sex, or is it just your algorithm? (Spoiler alert: it doesn't even matter) :yawning_f...

6 months ago

31 minutes

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Olga Koch on the Couch: Statistically Significant Bisexual | Ep.5

Sasha and Nebulous kidnap Russian-British comedian Olga Koch (@kolga300) from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, just to fangirl at her for a full hour! Catch her latest special, Olga Koch Comes From Money, 9pm at Melbourne Town Hall from 27 Mar to 20 Apr! https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/olga-koch-comes-from-money/ In Part 1 of their interview with Olga, the comedians chat about: - The Highs and Lows of Comedy: Sasha's unintentional Carrie Cosplay on opening night o...

7 months ago

33 minutes

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Millenials, Modems, and Makeup | Ep 4

Welcome back to "Comedy and Custody," your cozy corner with Sasha Frank and Nebulous Niang! Grab your favorite beverage and get ready to dive into a world of laughter, heartbreak, and the quirky realities of modern dating. **In this episode:** - Sasha and Nebulous share their stories about growing up, from the challenges of teenage years to the hilarious misadventures with music and makeup. - They reminisce about their favorite bands, concerts, and the nostalgic moments that defined their yo...

7 months ago

23 minutes

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Katy Perry is a Very Famous Robot 🤖⭐ | Ep 3

🎙️ Welcome back to "Comedy and Custody," the podcast where Sasha Frank and Nebulous Niang serve up laughter, insights, and the relatable chaos of modern life. Grab a cup of your favorite tea (or coffee) and settle in for another quirky, heartwarming chat. In this episode: We celebrate the (sometimes bumpy) milestone of turning 40 and chat about what it's like to hit this iconic age as fierce, funny, and fabulous women. Sasha and Nebulous get real about beauty standards, body image, and the s...

8 months ago

23 minutes

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My Prestigious Lesbian Internship | Ep 2

🎙️ Welcome back to "Comedy and Custody", your cozy corner with Sasha Frank and Nebulous Niang! Grab your favorite beverage and get ready to dive into a world of laughter, heartbreak, and quirky realities of modern dating. In this episode: We dive headfirst into the ever-evolving world of dating, exploring our experiences with dating apps and romantic misadventures. Laugh along as Sasha and Nebulous compare notes on dating men versus women—spoiler alert: both are equally complicated! We uncov...

8 months ago

21 minutes

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At Least It's Not Gregorian Chant | Ep 1

🎙️ Welcome to "Comedy and Custody," where we, Sasha Frank and Nebulous Niang, invite you to grab a cup of coffee and join us on the sofa for a hilarious and heartfelt chat. In this episode: We celebrate our 20-year (*cough* 2.5 years) friendship filled with laughter, trauma, and uncontrollable yawns. Discover the secret formula for comedy: *Genuine trauma + Humor = Hilarious Success!* We ponder the philosophical question: Is being a Sigma cooler than being a lesbian? (Gen Z might have so...

8 months ago

26 minutes