I Pick Passion and Funny

I Pick Passion and Funny

Ericka L. Bates

Episodes 41
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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90%
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About This Podcast

I Pick Passion and Funny is a podcast hosted by Ericka Bates where she sits down with comedian friends to talk candidly about career, creativity, and life. From navigating creative paths and life pivots to dealing with fear, burnout, money stress, and everyday absurdities, the conversations are honest, funny, and deeply relatable. This season is all about being more intentional; about the work, the conversations, and what it means to truly choose yourself. This isn’t a how-to podcast or a place for perfect answers. It’s a space for real stories, strong opinions, laughter, and figuring things out in real time. Some episodes go deep, some get ridiculous, and most do a little of both. Choosing passion isn’t always easy, but laughing through it makes the journey a lot better.

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S2E7 Let’s Talk About Money… and Then This Happened!

Jun 05, 2026 29m

I sat down to record an episode about money, my move to LA, and what it really looks like to take a financial risk on yourself……and then something happened later that same day.This episode is both a…

S2E6 WHAT HAVE I DONE?

May 27, 2026 41m

What Did I Do?I signed the papers to move out of my apartment… and immediately almost crashed out, what did I just do?In this solo episode of I Pick Passion and Funny, I’m bringing you into a real,…

S1E5 You’re Not Trippin’ with Tyree Elaine

May 19, 2026 1h 57m

This week, I’m sitting down with comedian, writer, and actress Tyree Elaine for a conversation that feels like a real-life phone call with your friend.This episode is honest, funny, reflective, and a…

S2E4 Instead of Do It, Just Don’t with Comedian Justin Hires

May 12, 2026 42m

This week, I’m joined by comedian, actor, writer, and creator Justin Hires for a real, funny, and insightful conversation about growth, discipline, and not allowing fear to get you stuck.; also find…

S2E3 You Are Still a Healer w/ Comedian and Actress Megan Sousa

May 05, 2026 1h 24m

This week, I’m joined by actress, comedian, and voiceover artist Megan Sousa for a conversation that’s honest, funny, and unexpectedly grounding.We talk about everything from her journey through…

S2E2 This Episode Is a Rollercoaster w/ Comedian Chaz Rodgers

Apr 28, 2026 1h 39m

This week I’m joined by Chaz Rodgers, and when I say this episode is a rollercoaster… I mean it.We talk jail, future selves, career paths, confidence, being non-compassionate (yeah… we went there),…

S2E1 I Owe You an Explanation | A 10-Minute Update

Apr 21, 2026 10m

I Pick Passion and Funny – Season 2, Episode 1Title: I Owe You an ExplanationWe’re back.In this Season 2 premiere, I’m finally addressing the pause… the silence… and everything in between.If you’ve…

Ask me Anything: Chaotic, Grief, & Imposter Syndrome

Jun 03, 2025 58m

In this solo episode, I’m answering questions — the real ones. From chaotic career thoughts to navigating grief and wrestling with imposter syndrome, I open up about where I’ve been, what I’ve…

Life Updates, 100 Subs, & Reconnection Issues 🤷🏽‍♀️

May 20, 2025 39m

I’m back with a solo episode — the first one in a while — and this one’s all about real-life updates, unexpected leaps, and a few tech issues along the way.I’m celebrating 100 YouTube subscribers…

Dogs, aliens, & fine n*iggas (with Brandi Denise)

May 13, 2025 42m

In this hilarious and heartfelt episode, I sit down with comedian, actress, and writer Brandi Denise—and we get into everything. From her wild Wild ’N Out audition story to cooking for joy, her…

You Can Call Him, “Only New Kid Child”…Humbly Speaking with BT Kingsley

May 06, 2025 1h 12m

In this episode of I Pick Passion and Funny, I’m joined by comedian, actor, producer, and music artist BT Kingsley. We dive into his journey—from young BT finding his voice on stage for the first…

We’re Not Gonna S3x Playlist This: Girl Talk, Travel Tips, and Comedy w/ Courtney Haynes

Apr 29, 2025 45m

This week on I Pick Passion and Funny, I’m joined by the hilarious Courtney Haynes—comedian, vegan, and world traveler based in LA. We get into all the things: from her comedy journey to how young…

J.B. Ball: Unhinged, Unfiltered & Funny as Hell (Part 2)

Apr 22, 2025 38m

We’re back with Part 2 of my conversation with comedian J.B. Ball, and let’s just say… this one’s for the people who love chaos, comedy, and a good curveball.After a deep and thoughtful Part 1, this…

Unity, Identity & Speaking Up Through Comedy w/ J.B. Ball (Pt. 1)

Apr 15, 2025 1h 3m

In Part 1 of this powerful two-part episode, I’m joined by comedian and writer J.B. Ball to talk about comedy, identity, and finding unity in a divided world.We dive into his latest special, “Jesus…

The Most Fulfilling, Annoying, Tiring, Amazing Job (with MegScoop)

Apr 08, 2025 49m

This week on I Pick Passion and Funny, I’m joined by the multi-hyphenate force that is MegScoop—a host, actress, producer, and podcast queen who gets very real about faith, family, and finding…

Tying the Knot Between Storytelling & the Mic w/ Jasmine Ellis

Apr 01, 2025 21m

Tying the Knot Between Storytelling & the Mic with Jasmine EllisWhat happens when storytelling and stand-up comedy come together? Jasmine Ellis joins I Pick Passion and Funny to share her journey…

The Art of Truth-Telling in Comedy with Katrina M. Harris

Mar 18, 2025 52m

This week on I Pick Passion, I’m joined by comedian, actress, writer, and host Katrina M. Harris—aka Trina With The Truth! Katrina’s comedy is raw, real, and unapologetically honest, and in this…

Laughing Thru it All: Comedy, TV, & Mental Health with Sydney Castillo

Mar 11, 2025 38m

Comedy is more than just making people laugh—it’s a craft, a business, and sometimes even therapy. In this episode, comedian and writer Sydney Castillo joins me to talk about his journey in stand-up…

Girl Talk, Comedy, & Unfiltered Advice with Jazmyn W.

Mar 04, 2025 40m

In this episode, I’m joined by the hilarious and authentic Jazmyn W—comedian, content creator, and master of bad advice. We’re diving into her journey in comedy, the realities of chasing your dreams,…

Get These Laughs and Organize w/ Erica Wilson

Feb 25, 2025 1h 1m

This week marks a big moment—the first official episode of I Pick Passion and Funny! And I couldn’t have asked for a better guest than Erica of Full Moon Organizing to help kick things off with…

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