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Ophira eisenberg is the hilarious host of nprs hit trivia comedy show ask me another, a regular host and storyteller at the moth, and a stand. Her comedy special, inside joke can be found on amazon and itunes, along with her two other comedy albums, bangs. Our next game is a music parody about banned books, and the points are doubled. When not immersed in trivia, she can be seen headlining across the united states, canada, and europe, and is a regular host and storyteller on the moth radio hour. Their conversationcovering sex and love in the 21st century, monogamy and a certain sexy novelmight crack you up, too. Jul 18, 20 nprs ophira eisenberg could write a book on datingand she has the radio host and author of the new memoir screw everyone on love voodoo, good kissers, and former lovers tracking her down on facebook. Ask me another host ophira eisenberg chats with ilfenesh hadera at the. She has been living in new york city since 2001 eisenberg hosts the weekly npr and wnyc trivia, puzzle, and game show ask me another, with the oneman house band jonathan coulton. July 27, 2012 the host of npr s ask me another ruminates in a candid essay on the shows past guests, her npr audition and whatever else she feels like. She hosts npr s comedy and trivia show ask me another, airing nationally on more than 400 stations. A comedian, writer, and host of nprs hit trivia comedy show, ask me another, ophira eisenberg has appeared on the late late show with craig. On february 8, 20, she appeared on the late late show with craig ferguson. Npr quiz show ask me another comes to durham raleigh. Eisenberg, who emcees the weekly trivia show ask me another, has a funny new book called screw everyone.
Im your host, ophira eisenberg, and joining us is our mystery guest culture guru, author. Play along as host ophira eisenberg invites in studio guests and listeners alike to stretch their noggins, tickle their funny bones, and enjoy witty banter and guitar riffs from house musician jonathan coulton. The new yorkbased npr show ask me another taped its first live performance on the road for a boston audience on monday night. Ophira was born in calgary, alberta, canada, and currently lives in brooklyn, ny, with her husband, jonathan, and their adopted boston terrier, a former show dog. Sure, they joked around at the dinner table, but her. Ophira eisenberg opens up on npr, her memoir screw everyone and her new comedy album bangs. Iam ophira eisenberg comedian, host of nprs ask me another. My fleeting love affair with nprs ophira eisenberg the forward.
Weve always said that if we werent laughing about motherhood, wed be crying. My fleeting love affair with nprs ophira eisenberg the. Ask me another host ophira eisenberg chats with ilfenesh hadera at the bell house in brooklyn, new york. Welcome back to npr s ask me another, our hour of puzzles, riddles and mayhem. Nprs ask me another puts brainiacs to the test arts and. Leaving a mark will also feature cameo performances from acclaimed storytellers mike albo and michaela murphy. Fans of the program, who packed the wilbur theatre, got to see. Npr quiz show ask me another comes to durham raleigh news.
Apr 02, 20 eisenberg, who emcees the weekly trivia show ask me another, has a funny new book called screw everyone. Apr 11, 2014 ophira eisenberg is a standup comedian, writer and host of nprs weekly trivia show, ask me another. Ask me another host ophira eisenberg and musician alejandro escovedo at the majestic theatre in dallas, texas. It was the right choice for me, and also it doesnt matter what age you are, there is no preparing for this wild ride. Iam ophira eisenberg comedian, host of nprs ask me another, author of screw everyone. She is also a regular host and storyteller with the moth. Comedian ophira eisenberg had sex with different men in. A collection of ask me another web extras, including games. Her comedy special, inside joke can be found on amazon and itunes, along with her. Ophira eisenberg brings leaving a mark to bucks county. Packed with trivia, comedy and celebrity guests, ask me another is like an amusement. Sleeping my way to monogamy by ophira eisenberg is a delightfully funny memoir. Host ophira eisenberg and musician jonathan coulton take brilliant.
Ruth and ask me another host ophira eisenberg crack each other up. With a rotating cast of funny people, puzzle writers and vip guests. She hosts nprs comedy and trivia show ask me another, airing nationally on more than. Shes performed on the late, late show with craig ferguson, comedy central, vh1, the today show, tv guides standup in stilettos, fox, e. Ask me another is the rambunctious live show from npr and wnyc that blends brainteasers, pub trivia, comedy and music into an hour of mindbending fun. Mar 29, 2016 some swoon at the sight of george clooney. Ask me another blends brainteasers and local pub trivia night with comedy and music into a rambunctious hourlong show. Whatever you do, dont call ophira eisenberg a comedienne. Ophira eisenberg is a standup comic and host of nprs nationally syndicated comedy, trivia show ask me another where she interviews and plays silly games with sir patrick stewart, terry crews, awkwafina, roxane gay, jessica walter, nick kroll, tony hawk, sasha velour, julia stiles, lewis black, uzo aduba, ethan hawke and more. This weeks guest on five things is ophira eisenberg, standup comedian, writer, and host of the npr comedy game show ask me another. Ask me another blends brainteasers and local pub trivia night with comedy and music played in front of a live audience.
Eisenberg hosts nprs nationally syndicated comedy trivia show ask me another where she interviews, jokes and plays silly games with celebrity guests. Mar 24, 2020 first up is ophira eisenberg, a stand up comic and storyteller who you might also recognize as the host of nprs weekly trivia show ask me another. Dont miss a standup performance from comedian and writer ophira eisbenberg. Ask me another brings the lively spirit and healthy competition of your favorite trivia night right to your ears. Sleeping my way to monogamy and host and teller with the moth. Ophira eisenberg hosts the show blending brain teasers, pub trivia, comedy and music. Leaving a mark will also feature cameo performances from. She hosts npr s nationally syndicated comedy trivia show ask me another.
Nprs ask me another with matt and kim will take place sept. As a host of nprs nationallysyndicated comedic trivia show, ask me another, comedian ophira eisenberg gets to interview and play silly games with stars such as sir patrick stewart, terry. Goff sat down with ask me another s ophira eisenberg to chat about how she became an expert on youth and africanamerican voting trends, which all started with a discussion at a friends birthday. We got the chance to meet her at a live taping of her show, ask me another. She hosts nprs nationally syndicated comedy trivia show ask me another where she interviews, jokes, and plays silly games with celebrities. Nprs ask me another with matt and kim heading to the. Recorded remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, npr s ask me another host ophira eisenberg and house musician jonathan coulton talk to peck about his many literal masks, and what country. Ophira eisenberg discusses her upcoming memoir screw everyone.
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