I ran onto my friend Jessica Lewis at Maru Coffee in Los Feliz. I asked her what book she was reading and she said Gender Trouble," followed by a story about her very recent spiritual and sexual awakening. I stopped her mid story and said come on my podcast and tell me all about it. Not only is Jessica's story compelling, she exudes a cheerfulness, positivity and most importantly open mindedness that is seriously lacking in today's cultural and political landscape. This episode is along one, but worth it. It follows Jessica through her religious upbringing in the south and southwest US, years of home schooling, music school in Atlanta and the move to Los Angeles to pursue music all while struggling with questions about her sexual orientation that go against everything she has ben taught to believe her entire life. And don't worry, there is a very happy ending. Subscribe, rate and review Nick America on iTunes or listen wherever podcasts are found. Follow Jessica on Instagram: @jessicalewis.drums and let her know what you thought of the episode.

Nick America

#27 A Whole New World w/ Jessica Lewis

Jamie Wong, owner and curator of Raggedy Threads, a successful vintage clothing boutique with locations in Los Angeles and New York sits down to talk to me about growing up Chinese American in San Gabriel and Rancho Cucomonga. We discuss childhood, the teen years and how she first discovered a love for collecting and selling vintage and fell into a career thanks to some very nice local business owners and some not so nice men in corporate America. After the episode, find Jaime and Raggedy Threads online here: IG: @RaggedyThreads Website: raggedythreads.com Subscribe, rate and review Nick America on iTunes. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nick-america/id1227550333?mt=2

NIck America #26 Jaime Wong Of Raggedy Threads

Mack Lindsay joins me today to talk about his life growing up in Texas and how from the beginning he never ft in. Adolescent troubles led to some jail time and then a revelation that he needed to start doing comedy. Fast forward a coupe decades and now Mack starts school at Columbia University. There's a lot of living in this episode done by a smart, passionate funny dude who has always done things his way. Follow Mack on Instagram: @mackfonehome. Subscribe, rate and review Nick America on iTunes. Thank you and I love you.

Nick America #25 Mack Lindsay

Part 2 is here! Wendi and I get into the new world she unexpectedly found herself in: sex work. And it's not the kind you're thinking of so take off those judgment caps (if that's a thing) and check this episode out with an open mind. Let Wendi know what you think by following her on social media: Twitter: @wendistarling IG: @wendibird82 Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review this podcast on iTunes.

Nick America #24 Wendi Starling Pt. 2: Sugar Daddies

Wendi Starling is a good friend and hands down one of the funniest people I know. We make each other laugh so much and this episode is full of ridiculous tangents that spin off of very serious topics. Our comedic chemistry is so in tune we can talk about really dark shit and joke about it moments later. This is a two parter because we didn't even scratch the surface of what we were meaning to get to, which will be in part two next week. Follow Wendi here and tell her what you thought of the episode: Twitter: @wendistarling IG: @wendibird82

Nick America #23 Wendi Starling Pt. 1

Solo episode recorded in New York City where I'll be performing from August 2nd - 19th. Come see a show, and if you haven't subscribed to this show, please do so now and share it on your socials. Spread. The. Word.

Nick America #22 I'm On Vacation

Jade Catta-Preta is a talented comedian/actress who is originally form Brazil. Jade immigrated to America as a kid and lived in one of the Carolinas or Virginia I forget which one but she doesn't it's in the episode. Like most artists, Jade is on a journey of discovery. This year she has re-connected with her Brazilian roots and went to SOuth America to do comedy in her native language. WE talk about the difficulty of playing to foreign audiences in a language you had to re-learn and what all this is teaching her about who and what is truly important in life. Subscribe to Nick America and rate and review the podcast on iTunes.

Nick America #21 Jade Catta-Preta

Live from the 1st annual All Things Comedy festival in Phoenix, AZ. I sit down with Ari Shaffir and Jayson Thibault and talk about the festival and childhood stories and much more. Follow Ari: @arishaffir and Jayson: @theteeb and listen to Skeptic Tank and Punch Drunk Sports also on The All Things Comedy network. **SUBSCRIBE TO NICK AMERICA ON ITUNES** Follow me on Twitter and Instagram: @nickyoussef nickyoussef.com for more info and tour dates.

Nick America #20 Live from The All Things Comedy Festival w/ @arishaffir and @theteeb

I talk about how annoying it is when celebrities appear on CNN to solve the world’s problems and how much more annoying it is when people tell artists to stick to their job. Maybe there’s a time and place is for all of that and maybe you're a lazy protester. Plus, new music by a bunch of bands I love: The National, Grizzly Bear and more.

Nick America #19: Political Artists, Lazy Protesting, New National, Grizzly Bear Albums + more

I talk about the 16th anniversary of 9/11 and things I remember from 2001, how you should wear all the white after Labor Day you want, checking off items on your hard to find list, how insane it drives me when people mistake their feelings for knowledge and more. Subscribe, rate and review Nick America on iTunes. Follow Me Online: nickyoussef.com Twitter: @nickyoussef @nickamericapod Instagram: @nickyoussef Facebook: @nickyoussefcomedy Snapchat: nickyoussef

Nick America #18: Never Forget, Wear White, You're Not An Expert

I talk about how the Mayweather/McGregor fight was an important reminder there are still rules in a world that feels like it doesn't have any left. I wonder if Taylor Swift can pull off a reinvention and we listen to some the new Queens of the Stone Age and War on Drugs albums. Subscribe to Nick America on iTunes and rate and review the podcast. See you next week!

Nick America #17: No Rules Left, Get Your Own Life and the new T-Swift, QOTSA & War On Drugs

I jump around a lot here and wonder how many collabs is too many collabs (Supreme I'm talking about you), a little serious Nazi talk, athleisure is pointless fad, and metal song titles are so insane and hilarious and how accepting I'm not a music aficionado anymore :(. Also: thoughts on the new Harry Styles album. REMEMBER: Subscribe to Nick America on iTunes and rate and review the podcast.

Nick America #16: Supremely Stupid, Metal Song Titles and No on Nazis

Solo episode. I explain why Yeezy's are awful, awful shoes (and where to get better ones). I talk about the difference between stylish and trendy. I also get into the new Arcade Fire and why bands that take risks and venture out into the unknown and challenge you are better in the long run. ALSO: New pins an stickers are now available! REMEMBER: Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes. These things help.

Nick America #15: Yeezy's Suck, Style vs Trend, The Arcade Fire

Solo episode! Driving back from a gig in Arizona has given me time to more closely examine the importance of solo time and letting your thoughts wander uninterrupted. I try walking with no headphones for the first time in a while. I leave my phone and watch behind when I go eat. I decide to pull further back from social media and see how it impacts my mindset, creativity and overall stress and anxiety levels. I sign up for a meditation class. What else can I try? We'll see how these go first and plan rom there. Remember to subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes. Thanks you and see you next week!

Nick America #14: Unplug, Wander, Meditate

Joe Dosch is a great guy and a funny comedian. Joe is also a gay white male who grew up in a small town in South Dakota where his high school graduating class was 62 people. Needless to say his experience is unique. Joe didn't come out of the closet until his mid-twenties partly due to his environment and not exactly being sure what was going on in his mind. He shares what exactly that means with me and it we talk about how it has led him to a much happier life here in Los Angeles where he is living his dreams as a working comedian. Follow Joe on Twitter: @joedosch and check him out in Los Angeles at The Comedy Store where he just became a paid regular. Subscribe to Nick America on iTunes and rate and review the podcast. Every bit helps!

Nick America #13: Joe Dosch

Comedian Nick Youssef brings you a podcast that celebrates the many differences and similarities which make us all Americans. This podcast is made for you and me.