Patti Harrison

Comedian and actress Patti Harrison shares her experiences growing up in chipotle-mayonnaise Ohio, navigating the comedy world as a trans woman, and how being open-minded has given her unexpected opportunities and friendships. Plus, Patti makes her debut as Chili’s first news correspondent.

Paul F. Tompkins cries tears of joy as he welcomes everyone back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is comedian/writer/actor Patti Harrison! Patti chats about which neighborhood she would be in Los Angeles and New York, why she hasn’t been to the dentist in 14 years, and the TV series Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. Then, they are joined by improvisers Shulie Cowen, Chad Westbrook, and Ify Nwadiwe, to improvise a story set in a Hospital Parking Lot. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jeffries Show Podcast and Leesa (www.leesa.com/PFT code: PFT).

The hilarious Patti Harrison joins Matt and Dave this week to talk all about her favorites (Finding Nemo! The Comeback! Black Mirror!), dating art bros, and being “ambushed by kindness” by her (first real!) boyfriend. Plus Dave gives Matt his birthday gift and Patti talks about her adventures on Words with Friends.

On this special Thanksgiving episode comedian Patti Harrison and musician Will Butler of Arcade Fire (along with Will’s 5-year-old son Alvin) join Jo and Manolo to play listener-submitted games with callers. 

Games played: What’s Your Primary Utensil, Rad Dads, and Sauce Boss.