The Eff Your Fears Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep 65 Katie Merrick Finan is Big Blonde and Body Positive
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Merrick Finan is a plus-sized actress, model, singer, and cast member of "The Art of Blowing It". She is the queen of odd jobs and is passi...
64. Grunge Musical with Leyna d'Ancona & Paul Siegel
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashley goes back in time to the 90s for an authentic love letter to grunge. Originally a theatrical production Grunge Musical became ...
63. Music, love and a journey of gender with Lydian
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, she shares her healing journey through her music, finding her religion and gender. She also opens up about her work on The Art of Blo...
62. Business Coach for Actors Kari Nissena
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode, Ashley welcomes actress, producer, & Business Coach for Actors, Kari Nissena. Today you are in luck and will get som...
61 Korean American Filmmaker & Comedian Judy Jean Kwon
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Judy Jean Kwon shares her journey growing up in a Korean American video store, where she fell in love with the art of filmmaking and storytelling. She...
60. Musicals that shaped the world!
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If someone fell from the sky and didn't know what a musical was... What shows would you introduce them to? Actor and writer, Josh Bardier came u...
59. Mental Health and leading with love with Actoria's Josh Bardier
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I welcome my friend and neighbor open-hearted Josh Bardier (bar-dee-ay). In this episode, we talk about Josh's journey in the...
58. Bada$$ Plus Size TV Characters
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast! This week we welcome back our guest from last week Kristin Cantwell. We share our top picks for Bada$$ plus-siz...
57. Confessions of a Visible Woman with Writer & Plus-sized Actress Kristin Cantwell
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Eff Your Fears Podcast, where funny lady Ashley Monique Menard chats with her Funny & big-hearted friend Kristin Cantwell. Kr...
56. How to become a Voice Over artist like Jenna Davi
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Eff Your Fears Podcast, where funny lady Ashley Monique Menard chats with her dear friend and incredibly talented voice-over artist Jen...
55. "Tits up Energy" with actress & co-creator of Rachel Jane Designs, Erika Stone
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Erika Stone chats with Ashley about adult coloring books, acting, CBD oil, Gloria Steinum, science, and "vulvacious" female "big dick...
54. Emmy Nominated filmmaker Sonja O'Hara talks creating, pitching and manifesting
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever looked at a Backstage Magazine and thought of selling your eggs? Have you always dreamed of being a working actor? Did you ...
53. Having fun with the TikTok Queen Mia Lana' Terry
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast hosted by comedian, writer, actress, singer, and a resident ray of sunshine, Ashley Monique Menard. This is an i...
52. Calling all Web-series and fictional podcasts with Neem Basha from the New Jersey Web Fest
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast hosted by comedian, writer, actress, singer, and a resident ray of sunshine, Ashley Monique Menard. This is an i...
51.Award Winning Australian Writer/Actress/ Speech Coach/Activist Clara Francesca.
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast hosted by comedian, writer, actress, singer, and a resident ray of sunshine, Ashley Monique Menard. This is an i...
50 Award-winning Columbian actress & a Host of the "Are These Books Drunk" Pod, Mariana Cardenas
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 50 of the pod, Ashley chats with Mariana Cardenas. A Colombian actress, TV host, dancer, and Bilingual Interpreter. She started in da...
49. "Why I'll Never Make It" host Patrick Oliver Jones shares his synergy of Disney, relationships, and creating your path in showbiz.
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat with the star of the stage and screen, Patrick Oliver Jones. From his early roots in Birmingham, Alabama, community theater and comi...
48. Get empowered, transform your life's stressors into maximizing your potential with Jason Wasser LMFT
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jason is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Alternative Medicine Practitioner, Certified Coach, and Speaker. He is one of a handful of ...
47. As the Money Burns' Nicki Woodard talks about the OG of Socialites.
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashley Monique Menard chats with Nicki Woodard about her passion for history and the original socialites in her Podcast As the Money ...
46. From Drummer, Surfer & Villain in Twin Peaks ...Little Person Christophe Zajac-Denek does it all.
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
⚡⚡Hey Everyone! Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast! Well, he's here and He's kind of a big deal... Christophe Zajac-Denek is an actor/stuntman,...
45. Queer Journalist & Host of The Bad Filipino, Myki Angeline.
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashley Monique Menard chat with a journalist, host of The Bad Filipino's and Queen of the Sacramento Scene, Myki Angeline! She ...
44. CW's The Originals ... Mr. Chase Coleman
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2!!! In this episode, Ashley sits down with Chase Coleman! You've seen him portraying the werewolf, Oliver, in the CW hit spin-off series, The ...
43. Australia's Miss Curvyliscious spreads kindness in America
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
She's like a warm hug... you guessed it, Miss Curvyliscious, aka Lilly Jones! She an actress, writer, comedian, storyteller, magic~maker, and Seeker O...
42. Maggie Shirk is the new Triple Threat!
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The tenacious Maggie Shirk is an Actress, Photographer, Optometrist, Wife and Mother of 3! She is such a kooky detail-oriented loyal treat! Magg...
41. From Astrophysicist to Jazz Guitarist, Víktor Rufus
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a man from the Blue Mountains on the east coast of Australia. Víktor Rufus was a virtuosic young musician, a high sort after g...
40. From Facebook to Grey's Anatomy with David Abed
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David Abed is an actor and content creator best known for his hilarious videos online. He can also be seen in Grey's Anatomy, Feud: Bette and Joan and...
39. Madonna stole Lisa Tirone King's style!
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lisa Tirone King talks with Ashley about acting & modeling in the 80s in NYC. They also talk about Lisa's journey to motherhood while...
38. Industry's expert, Tom Lapke, on the "business of being an actor."
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, entrepreneur and NYU Professor Tom Lapke talk about creating Audition Update, Actors Launchpad, and It's the real Santa. Tom Lapke is...
37. Queer Indie Singer-songwriter Stewart Taylor
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Queer indie LA-based singer-songwriter Stewart Taylor talks about music, creation, and his humble beginnings. He and Ashley talk abou...
36. Cobra Kai's Susan Gallagher is on Netflix and all over the world!
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Susan Gallagher talks about how she works in multiple markets, creates strong character choices, and booked Cobra Kai on Netflix. w...
35. Advice from an agent with Sarah Zachary.
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashley chats with BMG Junior Agent Sarah Zachary. Sarah is a writer and artist so she understands creatives and will give you some p...
34. Hot Mess' Sarah Gaul is on Netflix AU
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah Gaul talks about her movie HOT MESS and it getting picked up by Netflix. Sarah is an acerbic award-winning musical comedienne, ...
33. Phil Korz talks about mindset and loss
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Comedian, Phil Korz talks about how comedy isn't all laughs. He and Ashley talk about mindset, losing a friend, and religion. If you n...
32. Healing and Acting with Bettina Skye
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bettina Skye chats with Ashley about breaking out in show biz as a teen and having over 100 IMDB credits. She also shares the wisdom ...
31. Mr. Times Square Nicholas Barnes
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicholas Barnes talks about his journey in Musical Theater, transitioning to film and tv, and how he overcomes his fears. Check him o...
30. Plus-Model and Singer Ashley Braxton
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashley Braxton chats about being a theater kid, entering the plus-sized modeling world, and following your dreams. North Dakota nati...
29. Soprano Christopher Robert Prozeller put a spell on me!
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashley chats with singer and producer Christopher Robert Prozeller about growing up a queer soprano, a witch who is of Mexican descen...
28. Vocal Health and Dance with Ayse Billi
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashley chats with hip-hop dancer and former fitness professional in NYC with a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Ayse Billi. The l...
27. The Artist's Way- Week 1 Recovering a Sense of Safety
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Monique Menard reads Week 1 Recovering a Sense of Safety from Julia Cameron's Best Selling Book The Artist's Way. Assignment 1.) Morning Pages ...
26. Insightful look at songwriting with Erin Boyd
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashley sat down with singer-songwriter Erin Boyd from the band Phantom Vanity. Erin shares her journey of collaboration, creation, an...
25. From MTV to Skeleton Crew with Stuart Kiczek
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Director, Actor, and Editor Stuart Kiczek talks with Ashley about growing up in New York, working with Troma, Sidekick Productions...
24. Catalin Stelian: Child Star turned Director
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Catalin talks with Ashley about growing up a child star with the sitcom Nobodies Perfect. He also talks about theater and moving to America from Roman...
23. Rev. Yolanda: From the South to the Stage to the Stars
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Yolanda talks about her rebirth in 1983, getting diagnosed with HIV, and being a country star and a trans woman. Yolanda's journey is...
22. All Hail Filmmaker Misha Calvert
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Misha Calvert is one of the hottest up and coming filmmakers out there. Her work has caught the attention of such labs as Sundance, YouTube, and Tribe...
21. A Journey from Tel Aviv to New York with Musician Nimo Kally
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nimo and Ashley reminisce about working at BB Kings in Time Square, playing gigs around the city, and Cafe Wha? Plus Nimo talks about how he dealt wit...
20. Learn how Jenna Mahmoud Bosco became an award winning filmmaker.
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every start starts somewhere and in this episode former waitresses Ashley and Jenna chat about creating your own work to get seen in showbiz. Jenna Ma...
19. Puppeteer and Voice actor Chris Palmieri talks about Tik Tok, Snug's House & Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train.
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Palmieri chats with Ashley how he went from the high school guy who played Weird Al songs on his accordion to now he's doing puppet shows on FB,...
18. Hairspray, Anxiety and The Guest Book with Carly Jibson
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How did small-town girl, Carly Jibson land the role of Tracy Turnblad on Broadway? Her "Eff Your Fears True Hollywood Story" tells how she got discove...
17. Body Positivity and Big Girls with Katharine Scarborough.
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Body Positivity isn't glorifying obesity, it's loving who you are at every size," says Ashley in this delicious episode with a fellow plus-size filmm...
16. From Clair Huxtable to The Everyday Actor with Lisann Valentin
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode lawyer, actor and storyteller Lisann Valentine chats with Ashley about her new book "The Everyday Actor" It's A Daily Workbook...
15. How do you go from Broadway to the Air Force with Leah Taylor?
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashley talks to former costar Leah Taylor. They chat about how Leah went from callbacks for Broadway's Kinky Boots to becoming a sing...
14. Mindset and Healing your face with Food with Jill Therese
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Therese is a former acne sufferer who finally cleared her skin naturally after struggling for 15 years. She is now committed to helping others he...
13. Let's talk about addiction, narcissism and binge eating with Therapist Alexandra Perkinson
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode, Ashley asks Certified EMDR practitioner, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Alexandra Perkinson about some mental he...
12. How did comedian Sean Barry Parsons become some of the most beloved women on Tik Tok?
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know and love Loretta, Helen and the Moretti Household but now you can go behind the characters and meet Tik Tok and Instagram Comedian/ Performer...
11. How did dancer James Little go from Waiting Tables in Time Square to touring with Todrick Hall?
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dancer and funny man James Little join the podcast to talk about -finding dance later in life, taking a risk on yourself, waiting tables and touring ...
10. How did Ashlei Hardenburg-Cartagena go from small town Latinx Jersey girl to Netflix?
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Queer Latinx Filmmaker Ashlei Hardenburg-Cartagena chats with Ashley about diversity, Vassar, and working on Orange is The New Black. Check out Ashle...
9. From Duke, Oprah's 2020 tour & "Take Each Moment" Podcast with Tatianna Mott
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This world is made of some brilliant women and we have got one on the show today. Tatianna Mott chats with Ashley about Broadway, dance, perfectioni...
8. How Morgane spreads her light & her Existential Shift?
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are experiencing magickal moments on the podcast today! The Magick of Morgane, that is. She is an international "trilingual" Actress (English, Hebr...
7. How Joshua R. Pangborn created a LGBTQ body positive production company?
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Body Positivity is here to stay with this award-winning filmmaker behind and in front of the camera. Joshua R Pangborn joins his friend Ashley Monique...
6. How writer Mark-Eugene Garcia went from a Disney kid with a dream to Broadway's Emojiland.
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark-Eugene Garcia and Ashley talk about Musical Theater, falling into acting and how to get through these uncertain times when depression hits in. ht...
5. How to deal with Red Flags.
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you running around in a red flag? Well, we have all been there. This episode Ashley maps out where her relationships began and red flags that can ...
4. How Austin musician Nakia, made it to The Voice.
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nakia sat down with Ashley Monique Menard on The Eff Your Fears Podcast to talk about how he doesn't let fear take him down. In fact, he uses it as fu...
3. How Curvy Latinx singer Elle Baez became a Pop Sensation.
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elle Baez sits down with Ashley Monique Menard to talk about how she doesn't let fear stop her from pursuing her dreams. If you want some inspiration ...
2. How did Nola Comedian Joseph Lymous end up in Beyoncé's Story?
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Monique Menard welcomes comedian and online content creator Joseph Lymous. They talk about how to get over the humps of the entertainment busin...
What is Fear?
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the pilot episode Ashley talks about fear What is fear? Well, March 2020 Changed everyone’s life. We thought all we had to do was just to was...