The Yummicoco Show

Ep 49: Yellowjackets and Euphoria, Not West Elm Caleb, with Mijoe and Zoely too

Did you know that the shows Yellowjackets and Euphoria share the same music supervisor?! Neither did I until AFTER this chat with writers Mijoe and Zoely. Listen to our chat anyway! Be sure to also check out the sketch ‘Onions’ (03:08) and later we’ll be playing a game of Guess That Celebrity Feud, before launching into a Buzzfeed Quiz to determine which Yellowjacket our friend Mijoe is. Spoiler Alert: She’s not happy about the result. But that doesn’t mean you won’t find the journey to our discovery fun. Buckle up!

Ep 48. Abbott Elementary and Grand Crew, with John Todd too

This week, comedy writer John Todd joins me for a chat about Abbott Elementary, Grand Crew and all things network TV. It’s gonna be a hoot! But before that, be sure to also check out the sketch “Gotcha, Bish” (04:35). Stay tuned! 

Ep 47. New Year And Building A Tribe Called Blessed, with Ricardo, Jasmine, Chisom, and Ricardo too

Bing bong! It's 2022! What do you wanna tell Joe Byron right now? I wanna tell him to listen to this episode featuring Jasmine Ogunjimi, Chisom Chieke, Ricardo Cisernos and Ricardo Spence! We going to chat about networking across and building connections in Hollywood. Later, we'll play a round of Guess That Celebrity: Friends and Lovers addition. In honor of season THREE of Covid, be sure to check out a replay of 'Succession of Kim and Pete, Part 2.' sketch (02:33). Hope you're happy, Omarion. 

Ep 46. Best of 2021 Manifest It, Adele (and Kim K. and WandaVision), with Mary Mehrkens

It's almost 2022! Here's another hit episode for your earholes featuring comedy writer and author of Manifest It, Bitch! Mary Mehrkens (ABC’s THE FIX, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED). It's giving REAL HOT GIRL WOO-WOO SH*T as we chat all about manifesting, tarot cards, and listening to The Universe. Later, we’ll play a game of 'Adele or Hocus Pocus?' Before that, you MUST hear the WORLD PREMIERE of Lucas' NEW SONG (04:03). And of course, be sure to check out ‘Oprah Interviews WandaVision’ (08:33) - a spoof of Harry and Meghan’s explosive chat with Oprah. Did you manifest this episode AGAIN?! Of course you did! Your intuition brought you here! 

Ep 45. Lawrence Is Still A F**kboy, And Other Thoughts About Insecure, with Sherean Jones

It's holiday week! What better way to spend it than talking about the series Insecure and THAT penultimate episode with filmmaker and f**kboi-ologist Sherean Jones. Be sure to check out the sketch 'Synthesizer Man' (01:35), and later Sherean and I will play a round of 'Guess That Black And White Movie from 2021.' We promise we won't creep on you like Lawrence did to Issa by the garbage cans asking if you're happy. We already know the answer. Happy holidays! 

Ep 44. Best of 2021: Chat With Insecure Executive Producer Amy Aniobi!

I don’t know about you but I’m not ready for the finale of Insecure. So I think this is a great time to revisit my chat with Emmy-nominated writer and director Amy Aniobi, Executive Producer of Insecure. We talk about ‘finding your network,’ hair scarves, the five love languages, and decide why the character Tom Kapoor from HBO’s Starstruck is totally husband-material. Be sure to also check out a new sketch The Succession of Kim and Pete, Part Three: House of Gucci (02:25). It’s better than Santa! Happy holidays!!!

EP 43. These Are The Aunties In Your Neighborhood, with playwright Kristina Wong too

Hey! Yeah YOU! I, too, haven’t read Jeremy Strong’s New Yorker interview yet. So, in the meantime, check out MY new episode instead featuring amazing playwright Kristina Wong, and SEE HER SHOW Kristina Wong: Sweatshop Overlord, streaming NOW until December 14. For tickets, go to NYTW.org. Later we’ll play a game of ‘Guess that ASS,’ in honor of her incredible Auntie Sewing Squad (a major force behind her show). Before that, check out the sketch Cat Day Care Training Day (3:19). Won’t you be my neighbor?! *emoji heart eyes* Oh! Won't you be... my neighbor.

Ep 42. ‘What In The Portal???,’ with Comedian Malaika Jules too

Supreme Court! Omicron! UGH! Let’s change this timeline! And while, the Guccis might hate ‘House of Gucci,’ chances are they will love this episode! This week writer, comedian, podcaster, and rapper Malaika Jules stops by to chat about her creative process and journey from a poet to a rapper to now a stand-up. Before that, check out ‘Succession of Kim and Pete, Part TWO’ (09:58), and then later, listen to our ‘Rap Lyrics or Tweet’ game. So listen up! You'll want to do this with intentionality.

Ep 41. Kim and Pete (And Other Produced Projects), with ITV’s Joël Duncan too

This Thanksgiving week, is gonna get ‘right British, bruv’ when ITV’s  Joël Duncan (Producer at GOOD MORNING BRITAIN) joins me to chat about being a Black creative in the UK. Later, we’ll play a game of Fill In Blank: British England.  Before that - be sure to check out ‘The Succession of Kim and Pete’ (02:40) Cheers, mate!

Ep 40. All Too Well (Kourtney and Travis‘ Version), with Maya Cozier too

This week, filmmaker Maya Cozier chats with me about her new film She Paradise, which hits theaters November 19! GO SEE IT!  In addition to being a filmmaker she was also once Miss Trinidad & Tobago , and as a teen, she danced in many music videos including Nicky Minaj’s Pound the Alarm. Later, cousin Carla joins me to play a game inspired by our childhood fave movie ‘House Party’ (currently on Netflix!). But before that, be sure to check out the sketch Kravis’ No Bones Day (03:17) about Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s trying to come to an agreement on how to spend their No Bones Day together. Noodles the pug might even approve!