My Friend Lyssa

By: Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold
  • Summary

  • You know how everybody has that weird friend who seems to have adventures that no one else has? Well, for a lot of people, Lyssa is that weird friend. And the weird thing Lyssa is doing now is making a podcast variety show. A little sketch comedy, some improv, her weird friends, original songs and who knows what else?
    Copyright 2021 by Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold
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Episodes
  • Autumn-onopoeia
    Nov 2 2024

    Episode 3.07 ("Autumn-onopoeia"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney.

    Jay and Randall have to patch some holes in the wall, so that means…the return of Caulk Jokes (insert Lyssa evil laugh)! The Nuts Gang moves ever closer to Sudden Death. Cliff Hanger, Private Eye, tries to find a missing matrimonial addict. And the Fairvale Mayoral Debate seems a bit one-sided.

    Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players:

    Rebecca Davis (Lucy, Lucrezia Infactore, SmellFresh Dughter, Whitehead kid, Karma Fairy)

    Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Jonas, Linus, Professor, Howard March, Fairvale Mayor)

    Lori Furth (Herself, Sally, Woodstock, SmellFresh Mom, Catarina Infactore)

    Lyssa Graham (Herself, Patricia de Menta, Audrey March, SmellFresh Mom, Mrs. Whitehead)

    Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, Chuck Brown, Cliff Hanger, Alvin Whitehead)

    Chris Mezzolesta (Randall, Cliff Hanger Announcer, Schroeder, Heathers Coach, Mitch, Desk Clerk)

    Karyn O'Bryant (Herself, Marcia, Mary Sue, Lola March, Millie, Vickie Torrance, Jake) and

    George Washington III (Himself, Nuts Announcer, Snoop, Murray, SmellFresh Announcer)

    Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. No song this time. Don't worry, we'll write more!

    Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold

    Artwork by Richard McMurry

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    51 mins
  • Summer Worse Than Others
    Aug 10 2024

    Episode 3.06 ("Summer Worse Than Others"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney.

    Lyssa has retreated to her bathroom spa until we get a woman POTUS. The Silver Sisters liven up their retirement community. Dale's family tree branches out unexpectedly. A new deodorant provides an immersive experience. Orson Welles directs High School Hamlet. A new method for paying freelancers bears fruit. And we bemoan a cruel summer, which--wait, what's this about Kamala?

    Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players:

    Rebecca Davis (Danielle, Ancestry Annie, Peg Welles, Cruel Summer Friend 2, Freelancer)

    Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Himself, Viking, Junior Welles, Principal)

    Lori Furth (Herself, Roxanne, School Secretary, Cruel Summer Friend 1)

    Lyssa Graham (Herself, Brittany, Sister Beatrice )

    Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, Orson Welles)

    Chris Mezzolesta (Randall, Virgil, Norwegian Man, Para-Finesse Disclaimer, Mr. Lyon, Fruit Flies Announcer)

    Karyn O'Bryant (Jake, Stacy, Irish Lass, Sister Mary Margaret, Para-Finesse Announcer, Sally)

    George Washington III (Himself, All's Welles Announcer, Teddy)

    And Special Guest Nancy McLemore (Singer 2, Welcome back Nancy!)

    Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song, a parody version of "Cruel Summer" by Bananarama, Steve Jolley and Tony Swain, had lyrics by Lori Furth, was performed by Lori Furth and Nancy McLemore, and produced by Chris Mezzolesta.

    Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold

    Artwork by Richard McMurry

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    49 mins
  • Felonious Funk
    Jun 15 2024

    Episode 3.05 ("Felonious Funk"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney.

    Will the real Jake please stand up? Plaintiffs and Defendants become (Aileen) Cannon Fodder. Kids get some Real Life Rock songs. Jesus has a Pride Party, and Ted has…questions. A school Career Day takes an unexpected turn. An office worker Slacks off. A convicted felon breaks into song. And the Nuts gang hurtles towards Sudden Death Overtime.

    Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players:

    Rebecca Davis (Herself, Judge Aileen Cannon, Worker 1, Lucy)

    Dustin Ebaugh (Himself, Defendant 2, Matthew, Worker 2, Jonas, Jay)

    Lori Furth (Herself, Alice, Teacher, Woodstock, Sally)

    Lyssa Graham (Herself, Plaintiff 1, Mary Magdalene)

    Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, Defendant 1, Ted, Karl, Newscaster)

    Chris Mezzolesta (Cannon Fodder Announcer, Apostle, Schroeder/Red Baron, Himself)

    Karyn O'Bryant (Herself, Bailiff, Robin, Mary Sue)

    George Washington III (Himself, Plaintiff 2, Get Real Rock Announcer, Jesus Christ, Nuts Announcer, Snoop)

    And Special Guest Jake Reynolds (Himself--really!, Travis)

    Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song, "Felony!" a parody of "Agony!" by Stephen Sondheim, had lyrics by Brian Helm, and was performed by Special Guest Jeff Hopp and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The songs "Citizens United" and "It's the Dog's Turn" had lyrics by Lori Furth and music by Chris Mezzolesta, who also performed them.

    Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold

    Artwork by Richard McMurry

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    41 mins

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