Expert Shmexpert

Absolutely frothing to be in the marching band limelight, Kelsey learned one of the largest and heaviest instruments during college...yes, you got the right, she hadn't played the instrument before but knew she had to be on that field amongst 400 other musicians. Sure, she might have been late to the band game, but she sure did make up for it by throwing herself into the culture, the lifestyle and the oversized uniform! Sit back and relax, listening to the melodic stories from comedian, musician and passionate marching band expert, Kelsey Harper, who came correct and ready to disclose the secrets, drama and nuances of living the American Marching Band Dream!  You can follow Kelsey on Instagram, Twitter and go see her in person at her shows! Musical puppet show, Something Like and variety comedy show, Pigeon Presents.

Absolutely frothing to be in the marching band limelight, Kelsey learned one of the largest and heaviest instruments during college...yes, you got the right, she hadn't played the instrument before but knew she had to be on that field amongst 400 other musicians. Sure, she might have been late to the band game, but she sure did make up for it by throwing herself into the culture, the lifestyle and the oversized uniform! Sit back and relax, listening to the melodic stories from comedian, musician and passionate marching band expert, Kelsey Harper, who came correct and ready to disclose the secrets, drama and nuances of living the American Marching Band Dream!  You can follow Kelsey on Instagram, Twitter and go see her in person at her shows! Musical puppet show, Something Like and variety comedy show, Pigeon Presents.

What was intended to be a fun, light and informative skincare episode quickly turned into a therapy session with a deep exploration into the various physical issues that rule Ari Durnells existence. From a heart condition to PCOS, Ari is riddled with problems. On forced bed rest due to her weak Accutain ankles, the powerful drug is coursing through her body and inspiring Ari to overshare about  her ongoing struggles. Lay back, try to relax (despite all of Ari's issues) and let us take you, quite frankly, too deep into Ari’s world.

What was intended to be a fun, light and informative skincare episode quickly turned into a therapy session with a deep exploration into the various physical issues that rule Ari Durnells existence. From a heart condition to PCOS, Ari is riddled with problems. On forced bed rest due to her weak Accutain ankles, the powerful drug is coursing through her body and inspiring Ari to overshare about  her ongoing struggles. Lay back, try to relax (despite all of Ari's issues) and let us take you, quite frankly, too deep into Ari’s world.

A child protégée gracing the biggest stages across Branson, MO, Matt Matney is an aficionado when it comes to musicals - the culture, history and glamour that defines Broadway. Having spent his life living, breathing and performing, he is the only person we can trust to discuss musicals, more specifically female driven Broadway shows. Make no mistake, Matt has made a list and is checking it twice as he determines and defines what constitutes a powerful and iconic female driven musical.   Matt has written and stars in the phenomenal musical 'A Back Line,' performed regularly at the Upright Citizens Brigade in NYC. You can also catch him every other Tuesday at Harold Night on the team 'At Last!'. The details of these splendid performances and all the other shows Matt performs in can be found on his Instagram, @MatthewMatney and Twitter, @MatthewMatney! 

A child protégée gracing the biggest stages across Branson, MO, Matt Matney is an aficionado when it comes to musicals - the culture, history and glamour that defines Broadway. Having spent his life living, breathing and performing, he is the only person we can trust to discuss musicals, more specifically female driven Broadway shows. Make no mistake, Matt has made a list and is checking it twice as he determines and defines what constitutes a powerful and iconic female driven musical.   Matt has written and stars in the phenomenal musical 'A Back Line,' performed regularly at the Upright Citizens Brigade in NYC. You can also catch him every other Tuesday at Harold Night on the team 'At Last!'. The details of these splendid performances and all the other shows Matt performs in can be found on his Instagram, @MatthewMatney and Twitter, @MatthewMatney! 

Izzy joins Jess in the studio (her bed) to discuss how to live your best prankster life. With all of her on-air pranks going just a little wrong, Izzy is forced to improvise, revealing her true talents as the prank master. From using life-size cut outs to cleaning a skylight,  ol' fashion phone calls to utilizing the element of surprise, Izzy dissects her come up as a prankster and the moments and techniques that solidified her as the best in the biz. Sit down Ashton Kutcher, there's a new prank master in town, and their name is Isabel Stanish!

Celebrating her return to the U S of A, this weeks episode is a round table featuring Jess's closest family members: parents, Peter and Suzanne, and siblings, Talia and JJ. Her younger brother, JJ, complains about cleanliness, older sister, Talia, shrieks about Jess being fucking annoying, father, Peter, discusses his approach to punishment and mum, Suzanne, refuses to lock a single topic down, all the while the word ‘naughty’ is used simply too many times. Airing their grievances under the guise of being experts on raising and growing up with the torturous Jess, this clan is not holding back!

Comedian and music aficionado Nick White is the ultimate Aussie pop music expert. With his fav decade, and arguably the hottest time period in Australian pop music history spanning from 2000 - 2010, Nick is celebrating the hits that defined the early aughts, lifting the curtain behind the talent that dominated the era.  You may have heard of the The Veronicas, but Nick is here to expand your taste in Australian pop music, rehashing the hits, history and hilarity that was Australian pop culture circa 2000.  @nickwhite49

The perfect Texan to explain the ups and downs of bayou life is comedian and TX native, Kate Robards. From humble beginnings, Kate spent her childhood fibbing as to the whereabouts of her father and being booed off stage at her high school. She then become a homeowner-by-proxy, aka she married a rich man, something that has since been undone. A freshly single (and ready to mingle) youthful divorcee, Kate is based in NYC, and took a moment out of her busy schedule to explain growing up in the south.  https://www.instagram.com/katerobards/ https://www.kate-robards.com 

To celebrate Thanksgiving 2k19, Jess invited resident history buff and American sweetheart, Kiana Cole to spill the tea on U.S. history, covering the 1600, 1700 and 1800's like you've never heard it before. The most organized guest that has ever graced the pod, Kiana is breaking down the facts, figures and figures (get it? like, numbers and people) for Jess, who, you know, is confused, titilated and brash from start to finish.

To celebrate Thanksgiving 2k19, Jess invited resident history buff and American sweetheart, Kiana Cole to spill the tea on U.S. history, covering the 1600, 1700 and 1800's like you've never heard it before. The most organized guest that has ever graced the pod, Kiana is breaking down the facts, figures and figures (get it? like, numbers and people) for Jess, who, you know, is confused, titilated and brash from start to finish. 

Anti-Instagram and incomprehensibly obsessed with her mother, Gina Scafide is here to drag the most popular social media platform. Reflecting on her decision to unplug, railing against gram culture and offering some best practices,  whilst everyones lives are so #online, Gina unplugged and is here to talk about how she is #thriving. 

Amy Ordman (@AmyOrdman) takes over Expert Shmexpert and teaches Jess everything about being a lesbian YouTuber. Old friends from high school, the two gab about being popular in HS, Jess ruining her coming out story and dive into the intimate secrets of Amy's world.  Check out Amy in all her glory: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmyOrdman https://www.instagram.com/amyordman/?hl=en https://twitter.com/amyordman https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-straight/id1476723514?i=1000447379590

Welcome to Expert Shmexpert! Hosted by Aussie comedian, Jess Fuchs, each episode will take you on a hilarious and (sometimes) educational journey.