Arden Myrin from Christmas at the Kringles and Free Bert

Comedian and actor Arden Myrin joins us for a funny, candid conversation about finding success without shrinking who you are. After decades in comedy, Arden shares what it felt like to see herself on a Times Square billboard—and why staying true to her quirky, authentic self helped her get there.Arden takes us behind the scenes of Christmas at the Kringles, the horror-comedy she made with Tom Lennon, including the improvisation and on-set moments that had the cast laughing.

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She also talks about her work on Mad TV and Chelsea Lately, her time on RuPaul’s Drag Race, and the time she and Lance Bass tried to get on The Amazing Race as Team Razzle Dazzle.The conversation turns personal as Arden reflects on growing up feeling different, embracing the parts of herself she once tried to hide, and finding belonging through chosen family. It’s a joyful reminder that the qualities we think make us “too much” can be exactly what makes us memorable.If you love comedy, entertainment stories, reality TV, and conversations about authenticity and belonging, this episode is for you.

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Chapters

00:00 Arden Myrin’s career milestones and Times Square billboard

05:04 Protecting your magic in a business that wants you to fit in

09:41 The Amazing Race plan with Lance Bass

13:11 Making Christmas at the Kringles with Tom Lennon

16:47 On-set improvisation, Rachel Bilson, and holiday chaos

19:35 RuPaul’s Drag Race and being embraced by queer fans

21:24 Feeling different, showing up authentically, and chosen family

24:14 Christmas songs, reality-TV loyalties, and playful hot-seat questions

30:49 Looking ahead with pride, resilience, and hope

32:11 The 18-day, low-budget making of Christmas at the Kringles

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