The Yummicoco Show

Ep 59. May We All Be Like Erika Jayne As Roxy Hart, with Minx writer Julie Mandel-Folly

With Guest Welcome to Flatch and Minx writer Julie Mandel-Folly 

Ep 58. Timothée Chalamet’s Shirt And Meditation, with Monique R. Johnson too

With emerging writer guest Monique R. Johnson

Ep 57. Is THIS The Gilded Age?!, with Carla too

Move over, Aunt Agnes! This is the NEW The Gilded Age, or is it?! Cousin Carla joins me to talk about the HBO series The Gilded Age, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Ketanji Brown Jackson in addition to Haiti’s possible “Gilded Age” in the ‘80s, and a bit on Jeremy O. Harris’ Slave Play. But before that, check out the sketch ‘How A Robot Apologies’ (1:55). Sorry not sorry!

Ep 56. Emerging Writers Chat, with The Afterparty’s Joseph Mwamba too

Tick, Tick, Boom! This episode is as hot as a Lin-Manuel Miranda-directed movie! Writer Joseph Mwamba (WPA on The Afterparty S2 and You S4) stops by to talk about networking, staffing season, and more. Be sure to check out the sketch Springtime Succession of Kim and Pete: The Wrath of Kourtney (02:50), and later, Joe and I will also play a game to find out which Andrew Garfield character he is. HINT: It's not Peter Parker from The Amazing Spider-Man, because that's who I truly am! Oh what a tangled web we'll weave! 

Ep 55: A Kiki About Love Is Blind 2, with Mijoe and Sherean too

Is Kyle like a villain in a JLo movie? Did Nick’s family distance themselves from him because of his homemade toothpaste? Is Shake’s apology to Deepti sincere? Is Shayne actively transforming into a werewolf? All questions will be explored in this episode as I sit down with comedy writers Mijoe Sahiouni and Sherean Jones. Be sure to also check out the sketch ‘Haitian Uncle In A Closet’ (02:00) And remember! Love might not be blind, it just might need some glasses. 

Ep 54. Super Bowl, Rich Fresh, and Main Character Energy, with Ryan Porter too

This week, it’s all about main character energy when I chat with sought-after performer Ryan Porter. He sits with me to chat about his recent performance at this year’s Super Bowl, wearing bespoke Rich Fresh, alongside Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson Paak, and Emimen. Famously, Ryan has also played music with Stevie Wonder, Rihanna, Kanye West, Nick Cave, and Herbie Hancock, list goes on and on, and has appeared regularly on TV as a member of the American Idol and The Voice house bands. Your earholes are in for a treat! Also in honor of Hollywood Staffing Season, listen to my latest sketch “Anna Delvey Helps Yummicoco Get A TV Writing Job” (02:00). Get into it, yuh!

 

CHECK OUT RYAN: Ryan Porter Official 

RYAN’S AMAZING REC: Sika in Leimert Park

Ep 53. Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Travel, with Matthew Wright too

This week, I am joined by journalist, world traveler, bon vivant Matthew Wright to chat about RuPaul’s Drag Race, being part of a nomadic family of world travelers, and whether or not our opinions about the show Euphoria actually coincide with others on the internets. They do..kinda. But before all that, be sure to check out the sketch Wash Up (02:41). And always remember, home is where the heart is, and my heart is with you. 

CHECK OUT MATTHEW: @doitwright and WRIGHT_AFFAIR 

MATTHEW'S AWESOME BOOK REC:  Belly of the Beast

Ep 52. ”I Touched Leo’s Oscar” (And Other Roller Skating Confessions!), with April Rock too

Jake Gyllenhaal says Taylor Swift’s ‘All Too Well’ has nothing to do with him - and that’s ok. It has nothing to do with me too! However, we know all too well (see what I did there) that this episode ROCKS. Because, this week, the wonderful April Rock stops by to chat about writing, roller skating, and more! Towards the end of our talk I am completely starstruck so listen up for that. Be sure to check out the sketch EUPHORIA HEARTS LOVE IS BLIND (02:14). Will Fezco form a romantic connection through a 'blind' dating pod? You'll have to hear it to find out. Oh, I got something in my f**king eyes. *Emoji tears* Stand by me, please!

Ep. 51 Boo! It’s A Chat About TV Pilots with CBS’ Ghosts writer Emily Schmidt too

This week, Emily Schmidt (Blockers, Welcome To Flatch) joins me with a chat about comedy writing, Minnesota, John Cena, and what it's like to work on the CBS hit show Ghosts. It’s gonna be a hoot! But before that, be sure to also check out a “Pam And Tommy Play Wordle” (2:43). We’ll also play a round of the very made up game of “Ghosts of Kardashians Past” Listen up! You might learn something!

Ep 50. Even On 2-2-22 It’s Still 2020 TWO with Lizz Bangura too

This week, I chat with comedy writer Lizz Bangura (showrunner’s assistant on Jodie). We talk about Spiderman, Don’t Look Up, and how to survive the war of attrition that is life as a black creative. Be sure to also check out poetry from past guest Pages Matam and Tianna Bratcher (02:47), Later Lizz and I will play a “Is this TOXIC or WHOLESOME” game.  It’s also Lunar New Year - Happy year of the tiger! Perhaps That bright new beginning that you were expecting is finally here in this new year. All the best to you!