Funny You Should Ask

Lynn Harris

Booking Overview

This is an interview podcast focused on candid, behind-the-scenes conversations about comedy careers, featuring established comedians and other working comedy professionals. Credible pitches include comedians, comedy writers, actors, producers, educators, and authors with meaningful industry experience or practical career insight; booking difficulty is medium because the format welcomes working professionals but has already featured recognizable names.

Metrics

Episodes: 8

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thegoldmine@substack.com

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Host

Lynn Harris - Founder of GOLD Comedy, a comedy school, professional community, and content studio supporting women and non-binary comedy creators.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Working comedians and comedy professionals—including performers, writers, actors, producers, educators, and authors—with substantial experience in the field and practical insight into developing a comedy career.

Required Achievements:

Established comedy career, Television or film credits, Published books, Recognized live or recorded work, Professional experience teaching or producing comedy

Recent Guest Discussions

Maria Bamford - Intimate One-on-one Shows, Completing Creative Projects, Emotional Boundaries, And Her Book Sure, I'll Join Your Cult.

Recent Topics

Comedy, Stand Up, Comedy Careers, Comedy Writing, Performing Arts

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Funny You Should Ask

Flash Rosenberg: Do Not Be Funny at Urgent Care

October 12, 2026

In this episode of Funny You Should Ask we’re talking to NYC-based storyteller and artist Flash Rosenberg! We talk about finding the funny, making women laugh, and performing wherever you ARE.FIND FLASH:IG - https://www.instagram.com/flashrosenberg/?hl=enX - https://x.com/flashrosenbergWebsite - http://flashrosenberg.com/Conversation originally recorded on 02/04/26.Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations.Hosted by GOLD ...

Judy Gold: You Earned It and It’s Yours

October 05, 2026

In this episode of Funny You Should Ask we’re talking to legendary standup and actress Judy Gold! We talk about joking about ANYTHING (as long as it’s FUNNY), doing whatever the f**k we want, and taking what we deserve.And make sure to grab a copy of Judy’s book Yes, I Can Say That: https://bookshop.org/a/18885/9780062953759SUBSTACK - https://jewdygold.substack.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/jewdygold/?hl=enX - https://x.com/JewdyGold?lang=enTT - https://www.tiktok.com/@jewdygoldWebsite -...

Jeff Hiller: You’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing.

September 28, 2026

In this episode, we goof and gab with Emmy-winning “functioning chaos muppet” Jeff Hiller. We discuss his history in social work, climbing to the A-list of NYC improv, and becoming a later-in-life success story.Read Jeff’s book: https://bookshop.org/a/18885/9781668031858FIND JEFF:SUBSTACK - https://jeffhiller.substack.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/boomboomhiller/?hl=enWebsite - https://www.hillertime.com/Conversation originally recorded on 04/23/25.Funny You Should Ask pulls back the cur...

Frequently asked questions

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Funny You Should Ask

How do I get in touch with Funny You Should Ask?

Funny You Should Ask is hosted by Lynn Harris. Its publicly listed email is thegoldmine@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Funny You Should Ask?

The publicly listed email for Funny You Should Ask: thegoldmine@substack.com.

How many listeners does Funny You Should Ask have?

Podseeker estimates Funny You Should Ask reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Funny You Should Ask?

Funny You Should Ask typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working comedians and comedy professionals—including performers, writers, actors, producers, educators, and authors—with substantial experience in the field and practical insight into developing a comedy career. Common among recent guests: Established comedy career; Television or film credits; Published books. Recent guests include Maria Bamford.

How hard is it to get booked on Funny You Should Ask?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Funny You Should Ask cover?

Recent episodes cover Comedy, Stand Up, Comedy Careers, Comedy Writing, and Performing Arts. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

thegoldmine@substack.com

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