The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 144 - The Past Times with Carmen Lagala
Sep 26, 2025
Carmen Lagala, a talented comedian known for her engaging stand-up and specials, joins the hosts to delve into a 1906 newspaper. They discuss a dramatic editorial on Sundays and a bizarre account of a dance-hall woman's tragic end, critiquing the sensationalism of the times. Laughter ensues over a boy's explosive mishap and the absurd ban on tamales for co-ed students. The conversation takes a humorous turn with topics like fasting fads, waltzing etiquette, and even a prediction of 1982 earthquakes, blending history and comedy seamlessly.
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Comedian Releases Free Special And Engages Fans
- Carmen Lagala recently released a free comedy special titled Sweet Batch on YouTube and responds to comments on Instagram.
- She tours occasionally and treats interacting with viewers as a regular part of her process.
Paper Date Frames The Episode
- Guests guessed the paper date and Dave revealed it was July 5, 1906 from The Central Nevadan.
- That historical context frames the episode's humor and archaic social attitudes.
Melodramatic Suicide Report In 1906 Paper
- A dancer reportedly shot herself through the left breast after reading a novel, and the paper speculated it was despondency.
- Hosts mock the melodramatic reporting and focus on baffling details like the exact sentence she read.