Episodes

  • Leave Some for the Kitchen Elves (ft. Mira Mason)

    Leave Some for the Kitchen Elves (ft. Mira Mason)
    Jun 27 2025

    This week on Shirts in the Pool, we’re joined by comedian and artist Mira Mason.

    We talk about her journey of reclaiming her body through strength training, working with a coach, and the confidence that comes from getting stronger. A bonafide horse girl, Mira grew up in Arizona riding roughstock, keyhole, and barrel racing — she soon found out you can’t be a fat girl and be a rodeo queen.

    We dive into binge eating, growing up with an almond mom, and the comfort of finding someone you can eat around. Mira also explains why being called “brave” for your outfit isn’t helpful, rates Mike’s Bumble profile, confirms his emoji game is way too slutty, and recounts her recent lube wrestling victory.

    Together, we reflect on growing up around skinny kids, the disconnect between old photos and self-image, and what it really means to feel at home in your body. As Mira puts it: “At its core, you want to feel better, you want to be able to move better, and feel better in your body.”

    You can follow Mira on Instagram at @flesheating_virus_ and be sure to check out her monthy show, High Voltage Comedy at Culture Shock!

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    Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • No Group Soup (ft. Peyton Johnson)

    No Group Soup (ft. Peyton Johnson)
    Jun 12 2025

    This week on Shirts in the Pool, we’re joined by actor, writer, and comedian Peyton Johnson. We dive into her comedy pilot, Office of Residence Life, inspired by her time as a college RA.

    Meant to be a performer, Peyton shares her journey from majoring in musical theatre to acting at Atlanta’s Shakespeare Tavern. We talk stand-up, Pilates (we finally learn what it actually is), and what it’s like being in an interracial best friend couple.

    She also tells a Valentine’s Day story involving a peanut butter cookie, an allergic reaction, and an unexpected trip to the ER — romantic, right?

    We get into dating and why the approach is still respected, Peyton puts Mike’s dating profile under the microscope, and we all agree that “Group Soup” should never be allowed. Tune in for laughs, stories, and a sneak peek at a future comedy special we’re already looking forward to.

    You can follow Peyton on Instagram at @notoriouspey and find her giving tours of Atlanta on the Funny Bus.

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    Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Happy People Don't Kill Their Husbands (ft. Sherry Beersdorf)

    Happy People Don't Kill Their Husbands (ft. Sherry Beersdorf)
    May 28 2025

    Welcome back to Shirts in the Pool!

    This week we are joined by comedian Sherry Beersdorf. We talk growing up religous in the south, why comedy feels like the new youth group, and how working out really does help (even if we hate to admit it). We unpack how body dysmorphia affects us on the daily, the allure of Door Dashing Ozempic, and how our relationships with our bodies shape how we see ourselves. We also dive into body image, gender identity, and the complicated feelings that come with figuring yourself out. We loved this conversation and know you will too!

    You can follow Sherry on Instagram at @sherrybeersdorf and on Tiktok at @sherrybeersdorf.

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    Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Keep Walking, Bitches! (ft. Ashely Sutton from TLC’s 1000-lb Best Friends)

    Keep Walking, Bitches! (ft. Ashely Sutton from TLC’s 1000-lb Best Friends)
    May 2 2025
    This week, we’re joined by Ashely Sutton from TLC’s 1000-lb Best Friends for one of our most honest and hilarious episodes yet. Ashely gets real about the emotional side of losing weight on camera—what people don’t see behind the scenes, the pressure of public opinion, and how food, friendship, and self-worth are all tangled up in the process. We talk about emotional eating, dating with body dysmorphia, finding confidence after surgery, and the chaos of Meatballgate. Plus, Ashely shares how taking a break helped her reset—and what keeps her going now. It’s funny, unfiltered, and full of heart. Follow Ashely on Instrgram at @ashthebff.

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    Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Take Care of Yourself, Dude (ft. Amber Autry)

    Take Care of Yourself, Dude (ft. Amber Autry)
    Apr 23 2025
    This week on Shirts in the Pool, we’re joined by our new friend, the hilarious Amber Autry—stand-up comedian, podcaster, and one of the newest additions to Netflix Is a Joke (congrats, Amber!). She pulled up from Nashville for the West End Comedy Festival, and we were lucky enough to sit down and talk about everything from food and comedy to therapy and self-worth. We dive into what it’s like growing up without seeing yourself represented, the shame cycle of wearing shirts in the pool, and how early insecurities follow us into adulthood. Amber shares insights from her own therapy journey (and how to find a good therapist), plus what it’s like balancing comedy and emotional work on the road. If you love laughing through the real stuff, this one’s for you. Follow Amber at @amberautrycomedy, and check out her podcast I'm Fine, It's Fine for more laughs and life tools.

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    Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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    46 mins
  • Your Weight Is Not Your Morality (ft. Cori Isla)

    Your Weight Is Not Your Morality (ft. Cori Isla)
    Apr 16 2025
    This week on Shirts in the Pool, we sit down with comedian Cori Isla. Kicking things off, she breaks down her epic Halloween experience dressing as Pikachu. We ask, “Can we stop commenting on other people’s bodies?!” Cori also dives into her dad’s weight loss journey with Ozempic and the challenges of reconciling with a smaller self-image. We explore the importance of therapy during major weight loss transformations, discuss roast battles, and unpack why fat jokes sometimes hit different.

    You can follow Cori on Instagram at @extragravybiscuit and on Tiktok at @Extragravybiscuitt.

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    Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Becoming Whole (ft. Lainie Cassel)

    Becoming Whole (ft. Lainie Cassel)
    Apr 9 2025

    On this episode of Shirts in the Pool, we sit down with strength coach and nutritional therapist Lainie Cassel.

    You can follow Lainie at @casselwellness and check out her website here.

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    Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • To All the Foods I've Loved Before (ft. Darcy Pierce)

    To All the Foods I've Loved Before (ft. Darcy Pierce)
    Mar 26 2025
    On this episode of Shirts in the Pool, we sit down with comedian and actor Darcy Pierce. You can follow Darcy at @itsdarcypierce and check out her weekly open mic at @fincatoofunny.

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    Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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    45 mins