Alone At Lunch

• S5 Ep7: Alone Standing Out in a Crowd with Dotun Olubeko

  This week we are joined by Dotun Olubeko! Dotun Olubeko is a dynamic functional health expert, content creator, and winner of ABC’s The Bachelorette, where he got engaged to his now fiancée Charity Lawson. Blending clinical expertise with authentic storytelling, Dotun creates engaging, impactful content that resonates with diverse audiences.Beyond his time on The Bachelorette, Dotun has showcased his charisma and on-camera presence on Dancing with the Stars, Celebrity Family Feud, and Live with Kelly and Mark. His journey continues to be widely covered by People Magazine, Variety, and US Weekly, with media outlets consistently following his career due to his Bachelor Nation prominence. Make sure to check him out!In this episode, we discuss a range of topics including the importance of name pronunciation, the principles of functional medicine, personal health journeys, cultural identity, and the challenges of navigating dual cultures. Dotun shares his experiences with health optimization, his journey with back injuries, and the impact of his Nigerian upbringing on his life in America. He reflects on his experiences as a tall individual, the pressures of academic performance, and the challenges of being a minority in the science field. Dotun also discusses his journey through reality TV, the challenges of being in a predominantly white space, and the personal growth that comes from navigating these experiences. Dotun shares insights about his time on the Bachelorette, the community he found within Bachelor Nation, and how he plans to merge his personal and professional life moving forward. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From This Episode: Double Teamed AmericanahFollow Dotun Olubeko: @dotunolubekoFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• S5 Ep6: Alone Being a Book Nerd at Borders with Lauren Connolly

  This week we are joined by Lauren Connolly! Lauren Connolly is an award-winning author of contemporary and magical romance stories, including PS: I Hate You. She’s lived among mountains, next to lakes, and in imaginary worlds. Lauren can never seem to stay in one place for too long, but trust that wherever she’s residing there is a dog who thinks he’s a troll, twin cats hiding in the couch, and bookshelves bursting with stories written by the authors she loves.In this episode, Lauren Connolly shares her experiences growing up in Delaware, her love for reading, and her thoughts on book to movie adaptations. In this engaging conversation, Lauren Connolly shares her journey as a writer, discussing her experiences with writing different genres, and the impact of social media on publishing. She reflects on her personal journey with grief and how it influenced her writing, particularly in her latest book, 'PS I Hate You.' You don’t want to miss our discussion about Lauren’s experience having a Twilight teenage crisis. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From This Episode: Serial Killer GamesThe GoldfinchFollow Lauren Connolly: @laurenconnollyromanceFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Introducing: Law & Crime’s LUIGI

  When Luigi Mangione allegedly gunned down UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, the media called it a senseless crime. But online, a different story emerged—one of rage, reckoning, and a suspected killer turned folk hero. More than just a true crime podcast, LUIGI, hosted by Jesse Weber, dares to look beyond the crime and the accused to explore a cultural tipping point in America, asking you to decide - is the status quo enough, or is it time for a cultural reckoning?Listen to Law&Crime’s LUIGI exclusively on Wondery+ and follow the show page to keep up on all the latest developments. You can join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Visit www.wondery.com/links/luigi and start your free trial now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• S5 Ep5: Alone Living a Nomadic Lifestyle with Trish Smart

  This week we are joined by Trish Smart! Trish Smart is a nomadic stand-up comic that flies under the radar and into your watering hole. Right now she’s living in a van down by a walmart parking lot painting a toilet selfie to sell at a show near you. She is an edgy comic that pushes the envelope of what women should be allowed to say out loud.Amidst her renditions of her quixotic lifestyle choices, Trish has smooth transitions and unexpected punch lines; she makes everyone want her to keep speaking slightly louder than everyone else. Trish will ease you into uncomfortable situations you didn’t know you wanted to be in, and give you a night you will not soon forget. Trish has performed comedy shows in Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Hungary, Germany, Austria, and all over the United States and the United Kingdom. Make sure to check her out!This week, Trish shares her experiences of living a nomadic lifestyle for eight years, including her time in Las Vegas and her adventures in Tokyo and Thailand. She discusses the challenges and joys of being a traveling comedian, the cultural shocks she faced, and her reflections on personal growth and mental health. Trish discusses the challenges and importance of safety in solo travel and the isolation that can come with a unique lifestyle, all while maintaining a sense of humor and resilience. Give this episode a listen! *TRIGGER WARNING* This episode also touches on experiences with suicide, overdose, and substance abuse. Recommendations From This Episode: PS: I Hate YouThe White Lotus - Season 3Follow Trish Smart: @smart_trishFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• S5 Ep4: Alone at a Big Gay Wedding with Byron Lane

  This week we are joined by Byron Lane! Byron Lane is an author, playwright, and screenwriter. His debut novel, A Star is Bored, is hailed by The New York Times Book Review as "wildly funny,” inspired by his time as assistant to actress Carrie Fisher. He also wrote the celebrated novel Big Gay Wedding, the series Last Will & Testicle, the acclaimed play Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad On Craigslist, and the award-winning feature film Herpes Boy, starring Octavia Spencer. He’s a former journalist and winner of two regional Emmy Awards. He lives in the Los Angeles area with his husband, New York Times bestselling author Steven Rowley and their rescue dogs, Raindrop and Shirley.In this engaging episode, Byron Lane shares his experiences growing up in New Orleans, navigating his identity as a gay man, and the challenges he faced with religion and societal expectations. He reflects on his college years and his journey into journalism, highlighting the mentors who influenced his career. The discussion touches on themes of acceptance, personal growth, and the impact of societal pressures on individual identity. You don’t want to miss our discussion about the importance of representation in literature, particularly in Byron’s latest work, 'Big Gay Wedding.' Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From This Episode: Dicks: The MusicalBoy ErasedFollow Byron Lane: @byronlanedotcomFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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