The Happy Never After Podcast

Mara is back after a long, necessary pause due to the loss of the love of her life. She is joined by Marshall, who she discusses all that she has been going through. Dealing with grief isn't linear. Our hearts bleed for anyone that has lost a loved one. We love you

Mara is back in NYC and back recording with Sergio! We talk teeth mishaps and broken friendships...really good stuff! 

Sergio and Wilfred join Mara to get the band back together. We talk everything and absolutely nothing!  Its a good one!!!  

Sergio joins Mara and they talk close calls...

The listeners wanted it, so here y'all go! Sergio Chicon from DBS Podcast is BACK! And funnier than ever!  So listen up and head on over to DBS Podcast for even more of the Chicon show!

Wilfred Padua, comedian and writer joins Mara and this is just part one of two! A budding friendship between these two was squashed before the pandemic, but its about to come alive again right before your very eyes! Wilfred also thought he was going to maintain his masculine alpha exterior, but we broke him down...THE MAN GREW UP WITH NO HUGS OR I LOVE YOU'S!    Also we are starting a new. fun segment on the show where we talk break up stories! wretched, horrifying, break-up stories...have one? DM us and let's share it!!! 

Vanessa joins Mara for this episode of Happy Never After to talk about being a transgendered person, transitioning during the most controversial time in New York City...the 70s. Maintaining the look of her biological birth sex to stay on the success track in business, specifically architecture. Revealing her true identity to her coworkers, and her wife of 26 years. Incredible story. She is an incredible soul. Just beams sunshine and you can hear it through the mic. Thank you for listening. If you want to reach out to Vanessa, you can email her at vanessa@thethinkart.com    Love you all!

Alison Leiby, writer, comedian, but most importantly, best cheese board chef in Brooklyn, IS BACK! We recap from her last visit and chat about how to stay driven and successful as a woman in a patriarchal society!  Have her views changed since pre-pandemic...check it out! and check her out at https://www.instagram.com/alisonleiby/   She is absolutely incredible

Last year, Lindsay Hubbard, from the popular BravoTv Reality Show, Summer House, joins Mara to talk relationships and love pre-break up with Stavy! Stay tuned for an update, but get all the deets that were off screen pre season taping!     

Dr. Thomas Whitfield is BACK, and he AGAIN, doesn't beat around the bush. Mara and Thomas recap his last appearance, and talk about all the changes. Turns out THERAPY WORKS!  Really fun episode, really fun reminder to call your analyst! 

Derek Humphrey is BACK! and he hath matured...because this comic is now a homeowner! Yes, he has changed his outlook on life, Not because of the worldwide pandemic, but because of bills;) We also chat about growing up without a Dad and not feeling valued enough to create a relationship with his step father. We get vulnerable on this ep..

Maddy Smith, Comedian from Wild 'n' Out joins Mara and fill in cohost Dylan Palladino, (fellow comedian and host of We're All Psychos Podcast, we all know and luv him) for this update on life and deep dive into past relationships, casual flirting and the biz of comedy! Fun ep, even fun-ner guests!!! 

So Nice, We Released it Twice!  Jared Freid from U Up and J Train Podcast visited the HNA studios a little over a year ago, and what a time to be alive it was...you remember those maskless days?! I DON'T.  Jared is always a crowd favorite and this episode does not disappoint!    We will get some updates on all things Jared, SHORTLY!!!  

The title may be long, but me figuring out how to say Brendan's name took longer;)! BRENDAN SAGALOW is BACK! He was another crowd favorite and WHAT A YEAR WILL DO FOR SOMEONE. He is 90 days sober, slimmer, and super single. Like the most single:)  He also has evolved as a man quite a bit by becoming honest with himself, and vulnerable. Loving Brendan 2.0. Go check him out on his pod or through his podcast with Scott Chaplain! 

AS REQUESTED BY VERY POPULAR DEMAND, Anthony Devito and THE Julia Solomon are back and we got just about the same amount accomplished! What an update, I'm pretty sure we just talked about Jock Straps, but an update none the less! Download, share, and make sure to check out their social media becauuuuuse, BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE COMING!

YES, this is a rerelease, but...IS IT WORTH IT...absolutely!  I sat down with Anthony and Julia pre pandemic and man, was this fun. Listen to the episode for the first time, or re-listen, because we have a whoooole new episode with these two crazy cats coming out this week for a little catch up action!  Also, stay tuned for their podcast, coming soon!

Shayne Smith, comedian and host of The Cowboy Boys and just recently, Without a Country podcast, joins Mara for today's episode. We talk the history of weightlifting, axing wood at 5 years old, and finding deep and truthful love, or sacrificing a mediocre relationship so they can meet up with their true love.     

This is a RE-RELEASE! We had a catch up and the people were asking to hear the original episode so HERE IT IS! Last year, in a simpler time,(Pre-Pandy)  Dylan Palladino was a stand up comedian and bartender, getting fired for things he did months prior and was making excuses for not maintaining healthy relationships.  Now he is making moves and still crushing his Podcast We're All Psychos. ReListen or Listen for the first time to the Episode with Dylan and then listen to his most recent episode to stay fresh!  https://happyneverafter.libsyn.com/ep-186-no-longer-avoiding-attachment-with-dylan-palladino

Sergio Chicon, comedian, actor, personal trainer, and SNAKE WRANGLER, joins Mara for today's episode. They talk changing their pod names as they evolve, personal training during the day, having a daughter and what a different life he would have had if one little choice was made differently in his life.  Great episode...even better guest! 

Josh Adam Meyers from The GD Comedy Jam, F is for Family, and The 500 Podcast, joins Mara for a talk about moving past loss, how to clear out the trauma, living with survivors guilt and owning your talent. Incredible Episode, Incredible Human...