Anjelah Johnson-Reyes starts each day with gratitude. When you remind yourself of what you’re grateful for and say it out loud, you’re not only speaking good into the world, but good into yourself. Each episode, Anjelah and her guest will recount the things that they are grateful for and dive deep into how those gratitudes affect their lives. We all have a lot to be grateful for, but there’s always that one thing that can set you off, make you mad, and give you a bad attitude. Or as Anjelah likes to call it, a maditude. So join Anjelah and friends as they share their gratitudes and maditudes and let it out and let it go on “Funjelah.”
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Anjelah Johnson-Reyes starts each day with gratitude. When you remind yourself of what you’re grateful for and say it out loud, you’re not only speaking good into the world, but good into yourself. Each episode, Anjelah and her guest will recount the things that they are grateful for and dive deep into how those gratitudes affect their lives. We all have a lot to be grateful for, but there’s always that one thing that can set you off, make you mad, and give you a bad attitude. Or as Anjelah likes to call it, a maditude. So join Anjelah and friends as they share their gratitudes and maditudes and let it out and let it go on “Funjelah.”
This week's guest is musician Dave Barnes, equally hilarious as he is musically talented, and also extremely gifted in the art of winking. Dave and Anjelah talk about their preferred life schedules (or complete lack thereof), what it really means to follow your dreams as you get older, and the importance of having best friends who aren't your spouse.
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Happy New Year, friends! This week, Anjelah and Danielle sit down to reflect on their favorite moments of 2025, including lots of gratitude for Anjelah’s Family Reunion Tour and their most memorable moments from the podcast. Danielle shares a maditude about a very particular moment with an Uber driver, and Anjelah talks about how her anxiety regarding the tour ended up becoming her biggest gratitude of the year. We also hear from listeners about their resolutions for 2026, and Danielle and Anjelah share some of their own, along with a discussion about what having a resolution really means to them.
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This week’s episode is all about revisiting some special moments from the year as past guests share what they’re grateful for, from family and home to growth, healing, and the people who make life sweeter. We’ve got Fortune Feimster sharing how her home is a safe space, Pati Jinich talking about a supportive spouse, and Nate Bargatze reminding us that it’s all about family in the end, plus more. As you spend time with loved ones this week, let this episode set the tone for a feel good week filled with lots of love. Happy Holidays from Funjelah.
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It’s the holiday season! This week, Anjelah’s husband Manny joins us in the studio to kick off the festivities. Gratitudes, from holiday movies to sports to family, are shared, along with a collective appreciation for getting to do what they love. Then, through a finish-the-lyric game, we find out who really knows their holiday tunes. Plus, a round of Mad Gabs. And remember: while you’re out doing your Christmas shopping, be kind to those who work in customer service.
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Still in Kansas City, Anjelah is joined by comedian Carolanne Miljavac for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about comedy, motherhood, and the mean social media comments we somehow can’t resist reading. Bonding over their shared experience as younger sisters, Anjelah and Carolanne dive into the trials and tribulations we sometimes have to face to become the people we were always meant to be. Drawing inspiration from comedy legends Carol Burnett and Gilda Radner, Carolanne shares what brings her joy and how she feels called to bring that joy to others.
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This week, Anjelah sits down with comedian Trey Kennedy in Kansas City, where they instantly reminisce about their childhood beliefs in Santa, the Easter Bunny, and a spooky Bible themed Halloween costume. Trey walks us through his beginnings on Vine and how his transition from online persona to stand up comedian was aided by the best expert he knew: Google. We also hear the very normal story of how he met his wife by sliding into her DMs and immediately flying to Atlanta to mer her. And whatever you don, don't ask Trey to run a marathon.
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This week we're joined by the incredible Freddsters, the viral foodie whose recipes even caught Cardi B's attention! We swap top movies picks, relive Anjelah's epic McAllen taco tour, and dive into Freddy's love for Chicago's legendary food scene. He shares how he went from dreaming of food magazines to blowing up on TikTok to writing his own cookbook. We finish with travel tales, foodie freindships, and all the fun twists that come with having a life online.
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This week musician and songwriter J. Lauryn joins us for another on the road episode. She shares how a dancing audition for Janet Jackson led her to move to LA, kickstarting her journey from backup dancer to hit songwriter to Grammy winner! She and Anjelah open up about childbirth anxiety, family gratitudes, and the myth of onion cutting goggles. Plus, fun fact, J. Lauryn even danced in a few Bon Qui Qui music videos!
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Comedian Jason Banks joins us from Cleveland! We're talking secret rockstar dreams, TikTok fame, and why he hit pause on touring to focus on his family and writing new shows. He shares how a random message on Cameo turned into a friendship with singer Edwin McCain and why he's most grateful for his wife, twins, and the people who helped him get where he is in his career.
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This week, comedian Kristen Sivills joins the pod! From begging a club GM to let her open for Anjelah to raiding her 7 year old twins who help her see the world in a whole new way, Kristen brings honesty, humor, and heart to the conversation. We get into family gratitudes, career concerns, and her husband's ongoing gaslighting campaign about which farts smell and which ones don't.
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This week we’re on the road in Wilmington, NC with comedian Michael Burke, who found his comedic voice the old fashioned way, on TikTok. He shares how posting the characters he had always wanted to person on stage led to his success, and how learning to post what he found funny and staying true to what he loved changed everything for him. Anjelah and Michael talk about letting go of negative people and finding friends who can meet you in the moment, wherever that may be. Michael reminds us to be unapologetically ourselves.
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Mal Hall just dropped his debut comedy special What Are We Doing Today?! and he's taking us behind the scenes from the inspiration behind his jokes to the gratitude that kept him going. He shares his maditude about airport parents and Danielle asks the one question she's sure fans have always wanted to know: why didn't Mal and Anjelah ever date? Watch his special on YouTube today.
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This week Anjelah is joined by media personality and entrepreneur Kaitlyn Bristowe for a fun, heartfelt conversation about dogs, Costco, and chasing dreams, even when it’s scary. Kaitlyn opens up about how journaling led to her songwriting, why “do it scared” has become her mantra, and the importance of having friends in life who will be brutally hones with you when you need it most. They also dive into podcasting tips, social media rabbit holes, and what it really takes to push through fear and create a life you love.
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From wrangling horses to wrangling hecklers, comedian Matt Mathews has seen it all. This week he’s in the studio with Anjelah talking about his life on the stage and on the farm. They connect on blowing up through social media, handling the haters, and why it’s important to listen to your fans more than anyone else. Diving deep into the many branches of Matt’s career, we learn that sometimes you can actually be a jack of all trades.
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Comedian Tony Baker joins Anjelah this week for a hilarious and heartfelt chat. From going viral with his animal voiceover videos to chasing down that one audience member who just won't laugh, Tony shares the highs and lows of his comedy journey. He also reveals his surprising love of astronomy, the gratitude he feels for being able to fully relax when visiting family, and the joy of gifting his mom a paid off house. Plus, why biscuits and butter keep him from being fully vegan.
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What if the life you dream of is closer than you think? This week, Anjelah is joined by her good friend, podcast and author Cathy Heller, who shares her journey from struggling artist to building a multi million dollar business helping others step into their purpose. Together, they dive into the power of alignment, creating abundance without the hustle, and why saying yes to what lights you up can change everything. If you've ever wondered how to turn passion into possibility, this conversation will spark something in you.
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This week’s episode is a wild ride where mom life collides with tour life chaos. Amanda Ramirez from Johnnyswim joins Anjelah in the studio to chat perimenopause, overpacking disasters, and the sassiest toddlers you’ve ever met. They dive into the highs, lows, and hilariously messy moments of juggling family, travel, and everything in between.
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This week Anjelah sits down with a voice you’ll always recognize, actor and comedian Patrick Warburton. From his iconic TV roles to his rebellious teenage years (complete with a secret motorcycle), this conversation will keep you laughing. The two swap behind the scenes stand up tips, share gratitude for family and true friendships, and talk about forging your own path. It’s funny, it’s inspiring, and it feels like catching up with two old friends who just happen to be incredible storytellers.
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Anjelah’s brother Mitchell, aka Sonny, joins the show for some classic sibling banter, kicking off with the all important question: who’s really Mom’s favorite? They swap travel pet peeves like people who stand up the second the plane lands and dive into a group debate on face tattoos, before landing on something they can all agree on: gratitude. From Rosie’s childlike wonder to behind the scenes comedy club nights, Sonny shares what he’s most thankful for, and why he finally gets why Anjelah’s been preaching it all these years.
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It’s the 50th episode! Anjelah and Danielle kick things off by sharing their dental drama because nothing says milestone like being scammed by your dentist. Luckily, “will they, won’t they” TV romances come to the rescue for some much needed comfort. They jump into listener voicemails and emails, unpacking all the maditudes and gratitudes from passive aggressive diners to surprise gift card finds and even spooky ghost stories. This episode truly has it all. Don’t forget to send in your own maditudes and gratitudes! You might just hear yours on the next show.
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Anjelah Johnson-Reyes starts each day with gratitude. When you remind yourself of what you’re grateful for and say it out loud, you’re not only speaking good into the world, but good into yourself. Each episode, Anjelah and her guest will recount the things that they are grateful for and dive deep into how those gratitudes affect their lives. We all have a lot to be grateful for, but there’s always that one thing that can set you off, make you mad, and give you a bad attitude. Or as Anjelah likes to call it, a maditude. So join Anjelah and friends as they share their gratitudes and maditudes and let it out and let it go on “Funjelah.”
