Friends Like Us Creators & Guests

Marina Franklin is a veteran comedian, actor, writer and host of Friends Like Us Podcast.

Jay Wujun Yow has been working as an audio professional for over 16 years, with a strong emphasis on both music production and podcast production. He began his career in Malaysia before moving to Florida to pursue his passion for audio. Over the years, Jay has collaborated with a diverse range of high-profile celebrities, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Mike Myers, Mary Louise Parker, Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls, Dashboard Confessional, and Thursday, showcasing his versatility in music production. Since 2016, Jay has been a key figure in the podcasting world, particularly through his work on The James Altucher Show. His extensive client roster also includes major names like Gimlet, Tidal, TuneIn Radio, and Friends Like Us Podcast. Jay’s expertise in both music and podcast production has earned him features in SonicScoop magazine and on Solid State Logic’s website.

Melissa Lozada-Oliva is a poet, best known for her poem, "Like Totally Whatever," which won the 2015 National Poetry Slam Championship.Lozada-Oliva is the author of three chapbooks. Her first book of poetry, "Dreaming of You," was published in 2021.

Damona Hoffman is a writer at Washington Post and host of The Dates & Mates Podcast.

Drew Dixon is a record producer and memoir writer.

Michael Che is an American comedian, actor, and writer, best known for his role as co-anchor on Saturday Night Live's (SNL) "Weekend Update" segment. He joined the SNL cast in 2013 and became a co-head writer in 2017, making history as the first Black head writer of the show. Che’s comedy often tackles social and political issues, blending sharp wit with insightful commentary. In addition to his SNL work, Che has performed stand-up specials, including Michael Che Matters on Netflix, and appeared in various television and film projects.

Hannah Gadsby (born 12 January 1978) is an Australian comedian, writer, actor and television presenter.

Ted has made multiple appearances on David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Craig Ferguson and The View. He’s had two half-hour specials on Comedy Central.Ted has had the pleasure of performing at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden and the Sydney Opera House.Ted has performed internationally in France, Jordan, Egypt, Kuwait, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Jakarta, The U.K., Holland, Israel, South Africa and Qatar.Ted appears regularly at the Comedy Cellar in NYC.

Angela Yee is a radio personality. She hosts the nationally syndicated morning show The Breakfast Club along with DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God. She hosted Angela Yee's Lip Service.