Emmy winning host, chef, author and all-around wonderful Carla Hall returns to “The Tangle” to discuss her new one-woman show, “Please Underestimate Me,” now playing at Maryland’s Olney Theatre. Carla gets candid about her writing process, overcoming self-doubt, embracing authenticity, and her biggest life lessons learned.

Chapters

• The journey to a one-woman show
• Crafting life lessons into performance
• The quest for self-discovery
• Navigating expectations and identity
• The role of family influence
• Culinary passion and personal growth
• The importance of happiness over wealth
• Embracing authenticity in opportunities
• Lessons from competition and pressure
• Finding voice and standing up for oneself
• Vulnerability and healing through storytelling
• Opening night
• “Chewed Up”
• Tangles

Actor and podcaster Matt Steele shares his journey from childhood theater in New Jersey to Broadway, TV, and making his own film. Matt offers insight into the entertainment industry, his creative process, and his passion for music and comedy. He also offers a glimpse into his deep friendship with “Two Gay Matts” co-host Matt Palmer.

Chapters

• Early theatre experiences
• Broadway inspirations and education
• Transition to screen acting
• Return to theatre and off-Broadway debut
• Creating and producing “DIVOS”
• Future projects and comedy aspirations
• Reality TV obsessions
• Behind the scenes of a Super Bowl commercial
• Working with Regina King
• Experiences on “Dahmer”
• The journey of “Two Gay Matts”
• Tangles

Comedian, actor and author Guy Branum joins Kyle to discuss his illustrious career, including his work on “Chelsea Lately,” “Hacks,” “A League of Their Own,” and more. Guy shares insights on LGBTQ history, comedy evolution, and his new show, "Be Fruitful," heading to the Edinburg Fringe Festival. He also offers a deep dive into culture, community, and personal growth.

Chapters

• “What the Old Gays Remember”
• The evolution of representation in comedy and writers’ rooms
• Coming out and the impact of the Internet
• Intergenerational connections and gay history
• Navigating hope and activism in challenging times
• Finding community and identity
• Crafting a comedy hour
• Expectations of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
• Vulnerability in comedy
• Navigating love
• Impact of the 1984 Tony Awards
• Pop culture reflections
• “Chelsea Lately” days
• Mean vs. edgy humor
• The Fashion Police era
• “Hacks”
• “The Comeback”
• Rapid fire filmography