Episode 406
with Shea Serrano, Brooks Wheelan, Nick Turner, and Jimmie Herrod
Host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share what they've learned about themselves since being stuck inside; author Shea Serrano discusses how he uses Twitter to raise funds for people in need; comedian Brooks Wheelan recounts how he won a $500 bet with fellow comedian Nick Turner when he completed a marathon… hungover; and jazz vocalist Jimmie Herrod performs a springtime-inspired song he wrote while isolated in his Manhattan apartment.
Shea Serrano
Author
Shea Serrano is a jack of many trades. He is an American author, journalist, and former teacher. He is best known for his work with the sports and pop culture websites, The Ringer and Grantland, as well as his books, including The Rap Year Book and Basketball and Movies, which were The New York Times #1 best-sellers. Website • Twitter
Nick Turner
Comedian
Nick Turner is a Comedian who has appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Comedy Central. He lives in Los Angeles and not in New York City. He is the host of two podcasts. Website • Twitter
Jimmie Herrod
Jazz Vocalist
Jimmie Herrod is a Pacific Northwest-based artist and performer who now splits time between Portland, Oregon and Paris, France. While he currently serves as an adjunct professor of jazz voice, he remains and active performer, both as soloist and collaborator. Jimmie has worked in Seattle’s lauded musical theater scene at ArtsWest and the 5th Avenue Theater. In 2018 Jimmie recorded “Exodus”, his first single with Pink Martini, as well the solo album of original works, Falling in Love and Learning to Love Myself. Listen • Instagram
