Yum’s The Word” is the only show that blends old-school fun with modern-day storytelling. Each month comedic storyteller Robin Gelfenbien hosts this unique event replete with Mad Libs, nostalgic candy and her homemade ice cream cakes.*

Join Robin and some of the country’s best storytellers, comedians and writers for a decadent night of stories and treats.

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PRESS
– Critic’s Pick – The New York Times
– Critics’ Pick – Time Out New York Comedy
– “Things We Love” – Time Out New York
– One of “5 Best Storytelling Series in NYC” – CBS New York
– “We love Yum’s the Word” – BonAppetit.com
– “It’s like your 9-year-old birthday party with booze and funnier friends” – Flavorpill

*Lactaid pills available at every show. Seriously.

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Mark Pagán official site | Mark Pagán on Twitter | Mark Pagán on Instagram

Mark Pagán is an award-winning filmmaker, podcast producer, writer, and educator. His work and performances have been shown at festivals and shows worldwide including Slamdance Film Festival, Arizona International Film Festival, Panoply’s Family Ghosts, North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival, Charleston Comedy Festival, RISK!, The Moth, and Story Collider. He currently produces and hosts the award-winning podcast, Other Men Need Help.

Julie Polk official site | Julie Polk on Twitter | Julie Polk on Instagram | Rasa Advising official site

Julie Polk is delighted to return to Yum’s the Word. She hosts the monthly open mic Story Social at QED Astoria and is the co-founder of Rasa Advising, which uses narrative principles to help public defenders and other criminal justice advocates better serve their clients. She’s told stories on stages, podcasts, and radio shows including RISK!, Tell It, Word, A Very Special Episode, Talk Therapy, Modern Stories Mix, Tall Tales of the City, and the venerable Happy Hour Story Hour, and has taught storytelling for corporations with the Moth and for graduate school journalists at CUNY. She’s working on a Superfun Sekrit Project that she can’t wait to tell you about, as soon as it all comes together.

Sean O’Brien on Twitter | Sean O’Brien on Instagram

Sean is a comic & storyteller originally from Lavallette NJ, now residing in Brooklyn, NY. He is a Moth Grand Slam winner, runs a monthly storytelling show titled Dummies&Co, a standup show called Kidiot, and appeared in the 2017 New York Comedy Festival. You can catch Sean at comedy clubs & Alt rooms all over the tri state area.

Rhonda Hansome on Twitter | Rhonda Hansome on Facebook | Rhonda Hansome on Tumblr | Rhonda Hansome on Instagram

Rhonda Hansome is an actor, director and comedian. She has performed stand-up at Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall, Constitution Hall and entertained US troops in Korea. Her TV credits include Louie, Saturday Night Live, Showtime at The Apollo & London Underground. She’s told true stories at Generation Women, NY Story Exchange, Bady House StoryTelling Concert, and The Mosquito at Dixon Place. See her in Women Of A Certain Age Comedy. Hear her every Monday 2-5 PM, Sirius XM Insight, on John Fugelsang’s “Tell Me Everything”.

Robin Gelfenbien Official Website | Robin Gelfenbien on Twitter | Robin Gelfenbien on Instagram | Yum’s the Word on Twitter | Yum’s the Word on Instagram

Robin Gelfenbien is the self-proclaimed Ambassador of Fun and an NYC-based storyteller, writer and comedian. She’s a three-time Moth Story SLAM winner who has performed on PBS, RISK!, Mortified and countless other shows. She’s also shared the stage with Hannah Gadsby, Trevor Noah and more.

Robin is the Creator and Host of the storytelling series and podcast, “Yum’s the Word,” that features her homemade ice cream cakes. The show has been named a New York Times and Time Out New York Critic’s Pick. Guests have included Tim Gunn, Jason Biggs, Joy Behar and stars from “Orange is the New Black.”

New York Magazine called her solo show, “My Salvation Has a First Name: A Wienermobile Journey,” “the highlight of the Fringe” and Time Out New York gave it 4 stars.

She’s performed her original comedy songs at The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center and on Sirius Radio. She’s also been featured in Marie Claire magazine and she starred in a commercial directed by Spike Lee.