You Can Tell Me Anything

Originally recorded October 2019. Teresa interviews her twin sister Jenyi, a DJ and musician in Los Angeles, on their shared 30th birthday. Jenyi tells her something she's never told her before - that she used to think she could control her period cycle with her mind. They talk about how they went to opposite extremes growing up in order to cope with trauma, and Jenyi tells Teresa what she really thinks of Teresa's jokes about her. Follow Jenyi on IG at @hauskaat and follow the podcast at @leresatee.

Teresa recaps 2020's top 10 clips of You Can Tell Me Anything with commentary and some shoutouts. With converations from pre-pandemic, mid pandemic, and the recent past, we get into all sorts of memories. And, we end with a special song produced by Youngh3artbreak with Teresa speaking from her... heart.

Teresa talks to comedian Tanner Oliver about his teenage years accidentally selling adderrall to his classmates, and how he earnestly baked pastries for his customers for good customer service. We discuss ADHD diagnosis in children to adults, as well as what it was like growing up with a psychiatrist parent. Tanner hosts the podcast Anomaly Homily, and you can follow him at @tannerocomedy.

Teresa talks to filmmaker and former Cracked colleague Adam Ganser about his conflicting desire to be a good cook and his resistance to social norms. We discuss the idea of adjusting goals for their true motivations, ignoring unnecessary pressure from society, and what it means to be a comedy film director in a world of performers. Check out his films at ganserfilms.com and listen to his podcast on the Small Beans Network.

RERELEASE! Laci Mosley (Florida Girls, Scam Goddess) confesses that she used to work at a bar that hosted foot fetish parties in the basement. We talk about her journey as an actress from New York City to Los Angeles, how she knew it was time to leave New York, and they play a game about her expertise - scams. Check out Scam Goddess on Team Coco's Podcast Network!

James III (Astronomy Club, Black Mirror), talks to Teresa about how he walked with his college class in 2008 but did not finish his degree until 2017. We get into our niche love of absurd plays, why it took him so long to finish one missing course, and how he is doing in the pandemic. Watch his Netflix sketch show Astronomy Club and follow James III at @james3rdcomedy.

This Good Confessions episode is here just in time to look back on the election victory and all the positive vibes that have been difficult yet necessary to keep our strength going. With confessions from Hannah Berner, Troy Walker, Liz Magee, and more, this is a fun episode with Teresa's commentary in between. Enjoy!

Teresa releases her third annual solo confession, this time sharing how difficult it is to make choices, because she gets overwhelmed with wanting to make the right one. She talks about how this has stunted her emotional growth in relationships, and how she has worked to now understand how choosing is empowering, even when the choice is wrong. Listen and follow her at @leresatee!

Teresa talks to long time comedy friend from NY Irene Hartmann about how she worked through trauma to find happiness in 2020. She discusses working in a fulfilling but stressful political job, how she managed her anxieties in a positive and productive way, and how she feels about the pandemic and future of the country.

Teresa talks to filmmaker Russell Goldman about using his pain to make his films. They talk about how his social anxiety after a breakup inspired him to write his latest short "I Make Good Sounds At Parties". They discuss how he first explored and discovered he was bisexual and play a game where they make headlines bisexual. Watch Russell Goldman's film "I Make Good Sounds at Parties" at russellgoldman.com and follow him at @russell_goldman.

Hannah Berner confesses that she farted on a guy while they were fooling around, and discusses how she got over the embarrassment. Teresa and Hannah discuss the constrictions of feminine expectations as well as healthy dating habits and trauma. Hannah Berner is a cast member on Bravo's Summer House, and the host of the new talk show Chat Room. You can listen to her podcast, "Berning In Hell" and follow her at @beingbernz.

Dominique Gelin confesses that she wants more from Democrats and believes speaking the truth, even the ugly truth, will help us get closer to the ideals we are aiming for. We talk about how to trust yourself to ask for help when you need it, and how we shouldn't fake org*sms when it comes to political leaders. Dominique Gelin is the co-host of Ladies Love the Layover, Comedy Quarantine, and you can follow her at @dominique_gelin.

Liz Magee talks to Teresa about what it's like getting back to dating during a pandemic after a long term relationship. We discuss how to get ghosted progressively, what a 9am dick pic means, and more. Liz Magee is a comedian and writer on All That and created All Female Reboot. Follow her at @jokesmagee.

Teresa talks to comedian Irene Tu, who confesses that during quarantine, she looked up an ex-girlfriend she hasn't spoken to in years and discovered her baby blog. They discuss the impulse to check on ex's and discover they both learned to speak English when on their first day of school. Irene Tu has performed at Clusterfest, Outside Lands, opened for Patton Oswalt, W Kamau Bell, and you can follow her at @irene_tu.

Troy Walker confesses that he is a democrat, in the sense that he not only votes democratic, but also finds value in the way the Democratic Party and its leaders have attempted to bridge the gap towards progress through their policies and actions. We deconstruct the criticisms of Joe Biden from the liberal left and why centrist has become a negative word, as well as dissect the realities of idealism versus practical application. We also dig into feelings in our game inspired by the Feelings Wheel, and more. Troy Walker is a comedian, lawyer, was a "New Face" at Just For Laughs originally from Denver, and now in Los Angeles. You can follow him at @TroyWalkeresq.

This Good Confessions episode is PACKED with positive quarantine vibes, we go back to the first month of remote podcasts and recap only the positive intros from each episode, including an all new good confession from Teresa at the beginning, and a Confidant submitted confession at the very end. Enjoy! Guests include Ify Nwadiwe, Cody Heller, Cameron Espostio, Jes Tom, Ryan Beck and more!

Jason Saenz confesses that he has a tough time having tough conversations in friendships, romantic relationships, and how he has worked through and made progress in his patterns with his now wife and partner. Jason Saenz is a standup comedian and actor, recently appeared on Comedy Central's Corporate, and co-created the show Ya Killin' Me with Nick Turner on Comedy Central Snapchat. You can follow him at @jasoncsaenz

Stevie talks about how she discovered her body, sexuality, and how wanting to have a dick during sex helped her discover she was lesbian. We talk about her experience growing up in a conservative community with gay parents, and more. Stevie Wain is a standup comedian and the host of That's So Gay. You can follow her at @stayfunny_wain.

Teresa talks to Cameron Esposito, author of "Save Yourself" and host of Queery podcast, about her recent rift with standup in her identity. She shares her experience with therapy as well as how she has been coping in the early days of quarantine.  Note :We recorded this episode in the first 100 days of quarantine and a lot has happened in the world since then. Cameron Esposito is a standup comedian, writer, podcast host, and her debut book "Save Yourself" is out now and available in audiobook. Follow her at @cameronesposito.

Teresa talks to comedian Vivian Martinez about her double life in tech, we discuss how the internet has changed our perception of what is 'real' and what to believe, how we can use technology to heal trauma and find truth, and the dangers of losing democracy if there is no representation in tech. We also discuss the fallacy of the binary when it comes to human thinking. Vivian Martinez hosts The Vivian Show and you can follow her at @vivianizcool.

Jake Flores talks to Teresa how to think critically about government and economic structures outside of the capitalism vs communism narrative. They discuss inner vs outer world motivations. He also explains common misconceptions about Marxism. Jake Flores is a comedian and host of Pod Damn America, and you can follow him at @feraljokes.

Maggie Mae Fish confesses that she competed in a pageant as a teenager, and they discuss the coded language and politics in the world of pageants, and also espouse on the values and positive friendships that were gleaned, and it wouldn't be Pride month without mentioning the intersection of their respective queer identities with their expression of femininity and dominance as teenagers. Maggie Mae Fish is a comedian, actress, and you can follow her online at @MaggieMaeFish.

Teresa pauses on guest episodes to give an update on protesting, quarantine, and where she is mentally right now.

Ryan Beck confesses he is hooked on everything Shondaland, and stans Shonda Rhimes shows from Grey's Anatomy to Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder. He admits he started watching because his wife recommended it and now loves the drama of the shows. Ryan Beck is a standup comedian and writer, he wrote and stars in the interactive short film We Need To Talk, and was in the first class of Comedy Central Digital Creators. You can follow him at @iamryanbeck.

Bridgett Greenberg confesses that she accidentally broke up with someone on Valentine's Day. We talk about why it's difficult to reject or express your feelings about someone, how avoidance can manifest, and what she learned from that experience. Bridgett Greenberg is a producer and the host of Rough Stuff. You can follow her at @bridgett_greenberg.

Chris Calogero confesses the story of how he punched a window on a trip to visit his friend's college and was subsequently banned from the campus. We talk about what it was like partying before smart phones and play a game that's a twist on movie plot twists. Chris Calogero is a standup comedian in New York and was recently featured in NY Times as a comic to watch during quarantine for his unique character videos on Twitter. Follow him at @realchriscal.

Sam Oh confesses that when he was 16 he stole 9 pairs of Calvin Klein underwear from Macy's all at once, in an ultimate heist he planned and executed. We talk about how Calvin Klein underwear factored into his sexual awakening and more. Sam Oh is a comedian and UCB performer. You can follow him on IG at @samohisdead.

Jes Tom confesses that they lost their virginity on prom night, and planned it that way, like a teen movie cliche. As a self-identifying edgy and counter culture comic, they talk about how they at heart just wanted to be a romantic in high school. We discuss their experience in poly vs monogamous relationships, and play a game all about Asian snacks and their slang definitions.  Jes Tom is a comedian, sex advocacy educator, and hilarious writer. You can follow them on Twitter and Instagram at @jestom.

Ify Nwadiwe confesses that he tries to be the cool dad to his daughter and let her eat snacks and watch TV, and we talk about how working in TV has shaped his opinion on freedom around his daughter watching it, and get into parenting styles and more. We also play a game of porn parody video game puns called If It Exists...Ify Nwadiwe is a comedian, writer, and podcaster, and you can listen to his podcast Nerdificent, and watch him on Superpunch and more. Follow him at @ifynwadiwe

All good confessions all episode long, including a confidant submitted confession and guests from pre-quarantine. Submit your confession for a future episode at tellmeanythingpod@gmail.com

Drama Del Rosario confesses that he was born for social distancing. He talks about how he actually enjoys the quarantine aspect of having to stay inside and communicate through video calls, despite being a documentary filmmaker that others presume to be an extrovert. Drama Del Rosario is a documentary filmmaker and BAFTA grant recipient, you can watch his short film In This Family on Revry as well as his latest projects Act Like a Woman and I'm Okay And Neither Are You by following him at @Dramadelrosario.

Mel Owens tells the story of how she had to go in the middle of a busy New York street in broadlight once, and the angel that helped her get through it. We talk about her positive attitude towards the unfortunate events in life, and reminisce about New York sketch group days. Mel Owens is a comedian and writer and currently a Buzzfeed Creator Fellow in LA. You can follow her work at @melowens.

Tessa Skara confesses that she's been out and proud for years but is now in her first real relationship with a woman. We talk about her first marriage with her ex-husband, how she discovered she was queer, looking for answers in psychics, and her love of reality shows. Tessa Skara is a comedian and actress and has appeared on High Maintenanc, and was featured in the CBS Diversity Showcase this year. You can follow her at @tessafuckinskara.

Anya Volz confesses that she sells nudes to her internet reply guys and tells the story of how the business plan all started with a friendly arrangement with an old flame. We talk about respect, how to get it, and discuss what it's like to learn to love yourself through visualization. Anya Volz is a comedian in New York and host of Thirst Trap Comedy Show and you can follow her at @anyavolz.

Jonathan Braylock confesses that he chose not to have sex until he was married, and we talk about his faith journey, as well as how meeting his wife outside of church opened him up to shift perspectives. We also play a game about movie characters with secrets. Jonathan Braylock is an actor and comedian, and part of the comedy group Astronomy Club, and co-host of the podcast Black Men Can't Jump in Hollywood. You can Astronomy Club on Netflix and follow him at @jonbraylock.

It's a special Sunday episode of all good confessions! Catch up on the good confessions of 2020 so far, featuring clips from guests such as Lindsay Adams, Bri Pruett, Nick Nemeroff, Mav Viola + more.

Erica Spera gets honest about having Herpes, tells the story of how she got it a few years ago, the experience of finding out and how it's affected dating and mental health, and addresses misconceptions around it. We also play a game around athlete's superstitions. Erica Spera is a comedian and co-host of the podcast Shooters Gotta Shoot. Catch her late night comedy set on The Late Late Show with James Corden and follow her at @spericaa.

Molly Ruben-Long confesses that in college, she peed on her boyfriend's floor after drinking too much, and we talk about being newly single, why she feels she has to earn love in a relationship, and play a game of F*ck F*ck F*ck. Molly Ruben-Long is a comedian and host of the Well Behaved podcast and has appeared on Viceland's Flophouse and Uproarious. You can follow her at @mollyrubenlong.

Brett Maline comes clean that when he was a child, he used to pick his boogers in bed and wipe them on the wall - on purpose! We talk about his refusal to use a kleenex, how he went from nose picker to comedian, including owning a clogging studio and performing in a band, and we play a game with Reddit Confessions. Brett Maline is a comedian and performer at UCB and was featured in the CBS Diversity Showcase. You can follow him at @breezy__f__baby.

Mav Viola confesses that she stood up for a friend in school by leaving a threatening note in her bully's locker, and then got detention for it. We talk about her sense of justice, how to break co-dependent patterns, and discuss the modern narcissist and more. Mav Viola is a hilarious comedian in Los Angeles and you can follow her at @mavviola.

Nick Nemeroff confesses that in high school, he changed his report card grade before giving it to his parents, and would have gotten away with it if it weren't for his astute brother. He also talks about his fear of death and how he's confronted his fears in therapy. Nick Nemeroff is a standup comedian from Canada and currently lives in Los Angeles. You can catch his Conan set online and follow him at @nicknemeroff.

Bri Pruett confesses that she used Craigslist as a hookup app long before the days of Tinder, and how she was able to  express her sexuality through positive interactions from the site. We also talk about the positive aspects of the internet, and how to do Instagram without feeling bad. Bri Pruett is a standup comedian and writer and produces hit shows such as Faded and High Priestess, and you can follow her at @bripruett. (Music Credits: "Pride" by Kevin Macleod, Shipwrecked Sailor)

Neel Ghosh confesses that before comedy, he was a saxophone major in college and grew up as a competitive band nerd before that. He talks about how music influenced his world outlook, and they talk about parental expectations and growing up in Iowa as one of the only Indian families. Neel Ghosh is a standup comedian in Los Angeles. He co-hosts the Night Voyage show and you can follow him at @neel.ghosh.

Lindsay Adams (Bake Stuff with Lindsay) confesses she used Myspace as a dating service when she was in high school. We talk about how she walked Jennifer Hudson's dogs, dated older guys in her youth, and discuss what the confusing experience of looking back on predatorial relationships as an adult with more knowledge. Lindsay Adams is a comedian in Los Angeles and host of her baking comedy show @bakestuffwlindsay.

Laci Mosely (Florida Girls, Scam Goddess) confesses that she used to work at a bar that hosted foot fetish parties in the basement. We talk about her journey as an actress from New York City to Los Angeles, how she knew it was time to leave New York, and they play a game about her expertise - scams. Listen to her podcast Scam Goddess on Earwolf and follow her at @divalaci.

RE-RELEASE: Mary Beth Barone drops the bomb that she's in love with her best friend. Despite them having both talked about their feelings and attraction for each other, they've never acted on it because they don't want to risk their friendship. We also talk about her struggles with eating disorders in college and why she gets jealous at other people's art.  Mary Beth Barone is a standup comedian from New York and is the writer and star of the short film Mary Beth's Sex Tape. She also hosts the podcast Mildly Offensive. You can follow her at @marybethbarone.

In this end of the year recap episode, Teresa catches you up some of her top moments of 2019 from the show. This is no particular order nor is it the definitive best clips, but these are some strong moments that cover a breadth of topics, from learning about her sister's eating disorder to a frank conversation with her comedy mentor, and more. Teresa introduces each clip with her commentary. Some guests include Anthony Atamanuik, Nick Turner, Nori Reed, Biniam Bizuneh, Steph Tolev, Emma Willmann, Joe Kwaczala, Lamar Woods and more. Follow the pod at @tellmeanythingpod.

Katie Willert opens up about her suicide attempt and how she was able to get help and healthy again. We talk about her anxiety as a child, why she finally started medication, and how to speak to your friends who are suicidal. Katie Willert is a comedian and performer from Cracked, known for her role on After Hours and more, andyou can follow her and her work at @kawillert. TW: Suicide

Sam Wiles confesses that he found his voice through the college republicans club and it wasn't until he spent time working for conservative company Fox News that he realized he didn't believe in the culture and viewpoints surrounding his lifestyle. He talks about finding identity in a predominantly white midwestern background, and how he eventually found his true calling in comedy. Sam is a comedian in Los Angeles and you can follow him at @samwiles.

Mary Houlihan confesses that when she was in 8th grade, she had a secret boyfriend from another school. We talk about her childhood growing up in Jersey and her path from art school to comedy.  Mary Houlihan is a standup comedian, artist, and actress. Watch her web-series CEO Skyscraper, and follow her on Instagram at @maryhoulie.

Emma Willmann confesses that she stepped in poop at a family reunion in elementary school and blamed it on a homeless person. Teresa absolves her of the guilt, and she also confesses to pretending to be a man on chat rooms growing up. We talk about relationships red flags and text mishaps. Emma Willmann is a standup comedian that can be seen on Netflix and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She hosts the podcast Inside the Podcast and you can follow her at @emmawillmann.

Biniam Bizuneh confesses the story of how he got swindled out of his car when he was leaving Los Angeles to live with his friend on a farm, and how he got out of his spiralling depression and made it back into comedy after a much needed break. Biniam Bizuneh has written for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, performed on Comedy Central, and you can watch his series "How to Be Broke" on Comedy Central Digital or follow him at @biniambiz.

Dave Ross confesses that he sometimes has violent thoughts, while in real life he is terrified of physical confrontation. We talk about the expectations of men to fight and where the thoughts come from when he has never actually been violent. They discuss how gender roles have affected their fantasies, and why the fear of getting beat up can seem worse than actually getting beat up. Dave Ross is a comedian that has appeared on The Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, and has a hilarious album out now called The Only Man Who Has Ever Had Sex available at guns.sex.beer. Follow him at @davetotheross.

Corie Johnson confesses what it was like to grow up with addict parents, and how that affected her sense of humor. We talk about her taking on the caretaker role for her friends, how her best friend got her to start going to therapy, and what weight loss boarding school was like. Corie Johnson is a standup comedian and you can follow her at @uncoriedinated.

It's a Halloween spooky confession! Ryan Singer confesses the spooky story of how he encountered the supernatural at Skinwalker Ranch, while looking for Bigfoot. We talk about all things occult, paranormal, and why people are sometimes skeptical of unexplained phenomenons in the face of live evidence. Ryan Singer is a comedian and host of the podcast Me & Paranormal You, and you can get his album "Free Love" out now. Follow him at @rysing.

It's a special birthday episode! Teresa interviews her twin sister Jenyi, a DJ and musician in Los Angeles, on their shared 30th birthday. Jenyi tells her something she's never told her before - that she used to think she could control her period cycle with her mind. They talk about how they went to opposite extremes growing up in order to cope with trauma, and Jenyi tells Teresa what she really thinks of Teresa's jokes about her. Follow Jenyi on IG at @djhauskaat and follow the podcast at @leresatee.

In continuing the annual tradition of a solo episode in her birthday week, host Teresa Lee confesses that she has a hard time letting go of clothes that belonged to other people. Specifically, she talks about how she used to keep shirts given to her by crushes, and how that eventually transitioned into her hanging on to her little brother's clothes after he committed suicide. She talks about attachment, insecurity, and learning to let go. Teresa is the host of You Can Tell Me Anything and you can follow her at @leresatee. Follow the podcast: @tellmeanythingpod.

Sydney Steinberg confesses that after dating her first boyfriend for 6 months, she could not let go of the relationship for 4 years after. We talk about attachment styles, what drives someone to hold onto a relationship even when it's not working, and how she broke her pattern and find a healthy loving relationship. We also talk about what it means when exes message your siblings, and how accepting yourself makes you attractive to others. Sydney Steinberg is a comedian, writer, and performer from UCB, and has appeared on The Cool Kids, College Humor, Cracked, and more. You can follow her at @sydsteinbo. Follow the podcast: @tellmeanythingpod.

Ellory Smith confesses she drove for her first year and a half in Los Angeles without car insurance. We talk about how she copes with dark thoughts through Twitter, why she stays in relationships far longer than she wants, and why she thinks nobody should get married before 38.  Ellory Smith is a comedian and Emmy award nominated writer. She hosts the comedy show Funnilingus and you can follow her at @ellory_smith. Follow the podcast: @tellmeanythingpod.

Brodie Reed tells us about his estranged sister and gets into why their relationship is complicated. They talk about boundaries and how to draw them when it's with someone in your family. They also talk about loss, grief, and how Brodie almost inherited an obscene amount of money.

Brodie Reed is a very funny standup comedian, writer, and director. He directed the short film Ride Share, and you can follow him at @ayo.bro.bro on Twitter or @ayobrobro on Instagram.

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James Austin Johnson tells the story of how he got Barack Obama's face tatooed on his upper thigh. They talk about men's fashion choices, growing up in a conservative Christian community, and Teresatests JAJ's knowledge of celebrity confessions. James Austin Johnson is a comedian from Tennessee that has appeared in Future Man on Hulu and Coen Brother's Hail Caesar. He was a New Face at Just For Laughs in 2017 and is the co-host of Rod Stewart Live in Los Angeles every Wednesday night at La Cuevita. You can follow him on Instagram at @shrimpJAJ.  (Gameshow music by Incompetech)

Ever Mainard confesses to stealing a classmate's story idea back in elementary school and winning an award with that idea. She regrets it and has never done it since. They discuss the idea of self taught integrity, the case of the co-worker throwing out someone's lunch, and play a game of "Yes, No, or No Comment". Ever Mainard is a stand-up, actor, writer, improviser, all around funny gal. She won Best Actor Award at Outfest for her exceptional acting in the movie "The Feels" where she starred alongside Constance Wu. She's performed at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Riot Festival, Just For Laughs Festival, SF Sketchfest, and more. She's on Twitter at @Evermainard

Kate Willett admits to being obsessed with joining a cult for a period of time in her life and they discuss seeking acceptance, early girl crushes, and test how ell they know their apologies in a game of "Was this Lena Dunham or Someone Else?" Kate Willett is a comedian, actress, and writer who recently taped her 15 minute special with Netflix. She's appeared on Comedy Central's This is Not Happening as well as Viceland's Flophouse. She has appeared at festivals all over including Just For Laughs, Laughing Skull, SF Sketchfest and LA Riot. Follow Kate on Twitter at @katewillett. Game music by: Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com)