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Wham Bam Thank You Pam

Pam Gaslow

20 episodes

2 weeks ago

Pam’s guest this week is Sonny Gurule, an animal behaviorist and founder of Clever Canine Academy, who’s gone from training dolphins in Singapore to pampered Miami pups — including Pam’s very own furry madman, Luigi. The two share a hilarious, eye-opening chat about how dolphins inspired Sonny’s approach to dog training, why crate training isn’t cruel, and how most dog problems are actually people problems. Pam also reveals her completely unqualified approach to picking pets (“I choose them l...

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Pam’s guest this week is Sonny Gurule, an animal behaviorist and founder of Clever Canine Academy, who’s gone from training dolphins in Singapore to pampered Miami pups — including Pam’s very own furry madman, Luigi. The two share a hilarious, eye-opening chat about how dolphins inspired Sonny’s approach to dog training, why crate training isn’t cruel, and how most dog problems are actually people problems. Pam also reveals her completely unqualified approach to picking pets (“I choose them l...

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Performing Arts

Comedy Interviews

Episodes (20/20)

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Sit, Stay, Survive: Dog Training with animal behaviorist Sunny Gurule

Pam’s guest this week is Sonny Gurule, an animal behaviorist and founder of Clever Canine Academy, who’s gone from training dolphins in Singapore to pampered Miami pups — including Pam’s very own furry madman, Luigi. The two share a hilarious, eye-opening chat about how dolphins inspired Sonny’s approach to dog training, why crate training isn’t cruel, and how most dog problems are actually people problems. Pam also reveals her completely unqualified approach to picking pets (“I choose them l...

3 weeks ago

46 minutes

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Seventeen Years Sober & Still Funny: Comedian Patrick Holbert Tells All

This week on Wham Bam Thank You Pam, Pam sits down with stand-up comedian, director, and producer Patrick Holbert, who’s celebrating 17 years sober. Patrick opens up about discovering alcohol in college, the “fun guy” persona that spiraled into arrests and wild stunts (yes, there’s a cockpit story), and the moment a relationship ultimatum finally pushed him toward change. He shares how recovery tools fueled his return to comedy, what it’s like doing raw, honest sets for college audiences, and...

1 month ago

40 minutes

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The Luxury of Time: Inside Rêve Travel Club with Erica Jackowitz

Pam sits down with Erica Jackowitz—former attorney turned co-founder of Roman & Erica and Rêve Travel Club—to unpack what real luxury travel means when your scarcest asset is time. Born from a botched Cabo booking, Erica’s model acts like a personal assistant to your leisure, rejecting cookie-cutter itineraries in favor of five-sense memories: e-biking through Florence instead of riding in an S-Class, turning Rome’s Trevi Fountain into a hands-on family moment, and scouting the globe so c...

1 month ago

50 minutes

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From Facelifts to Family Law: Jenny Hutt on Reinvention, Real Talk, and Living Well

In this candid, funny, and refreshingly honest conversation, Pam reconnects with longtime acquaintance Jenny Hutt—lawyer, podcaster, author, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed “expert connector.” They swap stories about their days in a wild NYC building, the myths and realities of weight loss, learning to love exercise for mental health, and why sharing personal struggles can be a lifeline for others. Jenny opens up about her journey from media to family law, the pivotal moments that led to he...

2 months ago

48 minutes

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A 29-Year Journey Through Sobriety—in 23 Minutes

In this solo episode, Pam reflects on nearly three decades without a drink—minus the math error, plus a few weed-fueled detours that landed her in rehab. Twice. From drinking her way through college to vaping into oblivion in Miami, Pam gets brutally honest about losing herself, finding herself, and doing it all over again. There are bad decisions, one-night stands turned spiritual messengers, AA pamphlets shoved across therapist desks, and plenty of “WTF am I doing?” moments. It’s funny, mes...

3 months ago

24 minutes

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Stop Trying! Author Carla Ondrasik on Fear, Procrastination, and Getting Unstuck

This week on Wham Bam Thank You Pam, I sit down with Carla Ondrasik—former music publishing exec turned creative mentor and author of the upcoming book Stop Trying! Carla spent decades helping artists like Barbra Streisand, Mariah Carey, Cher, and her husband (Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik) climb the charts. Now, she’s helping the rest of us ditch the word “try” and start doing. We talk fear, procrastination, how to eat the frog, and what happens when you stop waiting and start acting. Pl...

3 months ago

40 minutes

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Sexual Zionism, Shabbat Stoners & Jewish Babies: Uri Cohen Unfiltered

Pam sits down with Israeli activist, comedian, and viral content creator Uri Cohen—who proves that fighting antisemitism can be funny, chaotic, and wildly effective. From his start as a hilariously bad IDF medic to launching JewUri (his matchmaking page that’s made actual Jewish babies), Uri shares the outrageous story behind his rise as a digital disruptor. They dive into his controversial clothing brand “Sexual Zionism,” his experience getting shadow banned by Meta, and why he’s leading a n...

3 months ago

45 minutes

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Bombs, Boobs, and Bad Decisions: My Ex the Undercover Cop

Today’s guest has defused bombs in war zones, served undercover for the NYPD, and—most impressive of all—dated me. I sit down with Mark DeSimone, a decorated vet and former cop with a jaw-dropping resume and a history of chaos, courage, and second chances. We talk serving in Iraq, addiction, 9/11, naked arrests, and what it’s like to be on both sides of the law. From Mad Dog 2020 to Homeland Security, this episode is as intense as it is unexpectedly hilarious.

4 months ago

47 minutes

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Escaping the Six-Figure Jail: Julian Castro's Leap from Engineering to Abstract Art

In this episode of Wham Bam Thank You Pam, Pam sits down with modern abstract artist Julian Castro—who ditched a six-figure engineering gig designing ocean-floor oil systems to paint shirtless in a Miami studio. They talk imposter syndrome, quitting the corporate world, selling your soul (or your painting), and why art might actually be a necessity. From Snoopy closets to cow tipping, it’s an honest, hilarious, and inspiring conversation about choosing creativity over convention—and figuring ...

4 months ago

41 minutes

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Velvet Ropes & Rehab: Ingrid Casares on Nightlife, Madonna & Sobriety

Pam sits down with Miami nightlife legend Ingrid Casares—club queen, entrepreneur, and the woman who ran the '90s from behind the velvet rope. From co-owning the iconic Club Liquid to partying (and later parenting) through it all, Ingrid opens up about her wild past, her high-profile friendship with Madonna (yes, she’s in that sex book), and what it’s really like to buy celebs blow… while staying sober. They also talk relapses, reinvention, and how she helped turn a wellness drink into a bill...

5 months ago

33 minutes

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Scalpels, Sagging & Self-Image: Dr. Lee Gibstein Gets Real About Plastic Surgery

Pam sits down with Dr. Lee Gibstein, a seasoned South Florida plastic surgeon, for his very first podcast interview. They dive into the rise of Zoom-face panic, Ozempic-induced sagging, and why some patients need a psychiatrist more than a scalpel. From avoiding overfilled faces to turning away unstable clients, Dr. Gibstein dishes out dry humor and brutally honest takes on what’s gone too far in the world of aesthetics. Plus, Pam shares her own eye surgery experience and grills him on everyt...

5 months ago

44 minutes

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From Orthodox to Outrageous: Olga Namer Unfiltered

Pam Gaslow sits down with the sharp, quirky comedian Olga Namer, who went from modern Orthodox Brooklyn to the comedy spotlight, snagging a win at the 2018 Ladies of Laughter and touring with big-name acts. Olga spills on breaking into stand-up, family drama, dating disasters, and why moving to Florida might be her next terrible idea.

5 months ago

40 minutes

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From Rock Bottom to Mindset Mentor: Wade Houston’s No-BS Path to Sobriety, Success & Spiritual Growth

Pam sits down with Wade Houston—former 10X Health president, mindset mentor, and unapologetic truth-teller—for a raw, no-filter convo on addiction, ego death, and building a life worth waking up early for. They cover everything from getting drugged and robbed by a hooker to baking cookies for AA meetings, the myth of “California sober,” why spiritual routines beat snooze buttons, and what kind of woman makes it past his brutal DM checklist. If you need a wake-up call with a side of wit, this ...

5 months ago

43 minutes

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Til Divorce Do Us Part - Divorce Lawyer Larry Greenberg on Love, Loss, and Legal Drama

Pam Gaslow sits down with veteran divorce attorney Larry Greenberg, who's spent over 30 years watching love implode—legally. They dive into the pettiest courtroom drama, the real reasons couples call it quits, and why prenups might just be the most romantic document you'll ever sign. From emotional warfare to who gets the dog, Larry shares wild stories, sharp insights, and surprisingly heartfelt advice for anyone brave enough to get married—or divorced.

6 months ago

47 minutes

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Actor, Singer, Human Lollipop Whisperer: Jordana Lilly Does It All (Except Flake on This Episode)

On this episode of Wham Bam Thank You Pam, Pam sits down with the wildly talented and refreshingly unhinged Jordana Lilly—actor, singer, ASMR spa founder, and former Disneyland princess. They talk upside-down shampoo bottles, bear language, flaking with flair, back-scratching as a business model, and why $5 is never enough to lick a lollipop and whisper your name. Also: feet. There’s a lot of feet talk.

6 months ago

38 minutes

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Stalkers, Hecklers & Dating Disasters: A Conversation with Brady Matthews

Comedian, actor, and artist Brady Matthews joins Pam for a chaotic, hilarious, and slightly inappropriate first-date-that’s-actually-a-podcast. They cover everything from dating disasters and mile-high mayhem to stalkers, stand-up bombs, and sponge trauma. Brady talks about getting passed at The Comedy Store, auditioning for SNL, and why he’s retiring single-guy material for a more “dad” vibe. Pam tries to keep it professional—but mostly fails. It's charming, unfiltered, and weirdly heartwarm...

6 months ago

39 minutes

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Rabbi with a Mic - A Comedy Confession with Menachem Silverstein

Pam Gaslow gets into it with comedian-slash-rabbi Menachem Silverstein, who went from ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn, where TV and dating were off-limits, to marriage, kids, and the LA comedy scene. They talk starting a synagogue, navigating stereotypes and antisemitism, and the uphill battle of getting laughs in a yarmulke.

6 months ago

34 minutes

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Converting, Cargo Shorts, and Circumcision: A Comedic Chat with Megan Nager

Pam Gaslow interviews Megan Nager—actor, comedian, author, content creator, and soon-to-be mom. They discuss Megan’s move from LA to Florida, dating, and meeting her husband on set. When Megan reveals he's converting to Judaism, it sparks a funny discussion about Jewish men. They joke about Megan giving birth mid-show and dive into dating, cultural quirks, and circumcision—all with their signature humor.

6 months ago

38 minutes

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Electroboy: A Journey Through Mania, Mental Health Struggles, and the Power of Storytelling with Andy Behrman

Pam Gaslow interviews Andy Behrman, the author of Electroboy, a memoir detailing his experiences with bipolar disorder, the challenges of seeking help, and the journey of self-discovery through writing. The discussion covers their friendship, the process of writing the book, and the importance of honesty in telling one's story. Andy shares his experiences with ECT, legal troubles related to art counterfeiting, and reflections on parenting while managing mental health.

7 months ago

41 minutes

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Spicing Things Up: Sex, Intimacy, and Reigniting Desire with Sexologist Tania Hudson

In this episode of Wham Bam Thank You Pam, Pam is joined by Tania Hudson, a sex and intimacy coach and sexologist from California. Tanya discusses helping individuals and couples with everything from sexual dysfunction to exploring kinks and enhancing intimacy. They talk about the importance of communication in relationships, the role of shame in sexual issues, and how mismatched libido can affect couples. Tania shares her journey into the field, her trauma-informed approach, and how she help...

7 months ago

36 minutes