Con Tú Podcast
Con Tú Podcast
Con Tú
Comedians, multi-hyphenates, and hosts of the weekly live showcase, The “Con Tú Variety Show”, Stephanie Ginese and TJ Maclin, welcome you to join them as they bring their palpable on-stage chemistry to the airwaves. Listen in for warm takes, cold crushes, & hot guests. Who knows, maybe, juuuust maybe their palpable airwave chemistry might make you want to join the fun IRL. “Con Tú Podcast”; bienvenido, disfrute!
013 Forever Chemicals
Comedian, playwright, actor, and theatre producer Kadijah Wingo joins Marcus, Stephanie and TJ this week. Over a tall glass of forever chemicals, they discuss testicular cancer and TJ seemingly disappearing balls and the existential dread of being a 20-something with an undeveloped frontal lobe. They roast, they laugh, they therapize; from the attack on the public school system to Bob Marley's extramarital activities, there isn’t a topic they don’t touch. ¡Disfruta!
Feb 28, 2024
57 min
012 Let Me Taste Your Rice & Beans
In this episode, our hosts take some time to get to know each other better. Marcus probes Stephanie (pause) with questions about her background and introduction to writing. Through the usual mentions of Jay-Z and the ongoing search for sponsors, TJ, Marcus, and Stephanie give us some more insight on who they are as artists and people. Sit back and enjoy!
Feb 22, 2024
1 hr 10 min
011 The Royal We
One Love is in the air, and apparently not checking their emails! Stephanie, TJ, and Marcus spend this Valentine’s Day with comedian and Con Tú Variety Show alumni Dezhawn France and things get spicy! Well, not spicy, just candid. They talk about losing jobs, their love for comedy, and how to properly spell Dezhawn’s name. Put this one on while you make love, One Love, with you S/O tonight <3
Feb 14, 2024
1 hr 44 min
010 Kufi Coloured Glasses
It seems like Stephanie and TJ liked having Marcus Scott Williams on the show so much that they decided to make him a co-host of the show… and on the 10th episode! Feels like a milestone. This week the gang chop it up with Will Cherry, recording artist, producer, filmmaker, and Con Tú Variety Show alumni. In the wake of releasing his new EP and short film Cherry talks about his creative mindset and process, his evolution, and the difference between having influences and being derivative. The hunt for sponsorships is still very on. They laugh, diss each other, and are here to entertain you. Enjoy!
Feb 7, 2024
1 hr 15 min
009 Freak-offs in the Opium Den
This week on the Con Toes, I mean, Con Tú Podcast, Stephanie and TJ are joined by writer, educator, community organizer, and Con Tú Variety Show alumni, Eric Odum. Come kick it while discussing Münchausen syndrome, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, and language policing. Stephanie reveals she will take beef to the Library Of Congress, so keep it hip-hop. From erotic poets to opium dens, there isn’t a topic they don’t spew their ill-informed opinions about, so sync with your car, pair your earbuds, or turn up your phone speakers in a public place and enjoy this episode.
Jan 31, 2024
1 hr 10 min
008 Ambiguously African
Stephanie and TJ sit down with Con Tú Variety Show alum, Marcus Scott Williams. He talks about his upcoming works, his re-introduction to music making, and, per his love for Hip-Hop, his desire for literary beef. Then they talk about how important it is to them that artists have an authentic point of view when they make stuff.
Jan 24, 2024
58 min
007 Baddie Boat
Join our hosts as they enter the new year. Stephanie discusses her adolescent delinquency and her aversion to water-bound travel. TJ discusses New Year anxiety and somehow they both meet at the intersection of no butt-licking and no outer space. How many male baddies does it take to screw in a lightbulb, you ask? Well, subscribe for the feet pics and maybe you’ll find out. Also, TJ still needs those sponsorships. Wait, seriously, if you know how to get sponsors, email us here at the show.
Jan 17, 2024
46 min
006 ¡Wepa!-sode
Welcome back to the show! After doing their first Stand-up appearances of the year at Hilarities in Cleveland, our hosts reflect on the night and the state of the local Cleveland comedy world. TJ reflects on the first time he bombed to a sold out room and his struggles with imposter’s syndrome. Stephanie’s tired of people pronouncing her last name wrong which takes them down a path of name discrimination. They talk about self-censorship, self-preservation, and political correctness. They also let us know when and where you can catch the Con Tú Variety Show. Tuck in, turn it up, and hang with the gang.
Jan 10, 2024
38 min
005 You Did It
This week, TJ & Stephanie are joined by animator, director, & good friend of the show, Jeron Braxton. Join them as they open the flower of life. Some may even say that they did so properly. A conversation about Jeron’s forthcoming feature film directorial debut called Slime, starring Scott ‘Kid Cudi’ Mescudi, serves as a conduit for topics like; Jeron’s creative process, new western animation, the super-hero-movie craze, Terrance Howard’s unlikely influence, and more to flow. Also, yes, TJ, ever vigilant, was still on the hunt for them sponsorship bags.
Dec 27, 2023
57 min
004 Thrival Mode
Through sickness and in health, Stephanie and TJ bring us another episode. Have you ever seen a male baddie, or Jay-Z’s legs, or shirtless Cuba Gooding Jr.? If not, join our hosts as they guide you through these firsts. They also discuss why they think we never hear about famous women cheating and the fact that there aren’t many celebrated multi-faceted women in comedy. Tune in and enjoy!
Dec 13, 2023
45 min
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