I Woke Up Like This with Dana and Carol

Jason Bornstein and Claudia Wit

Dana Shaft (Jason Bornstein) and Carol Ufghansa (Claudia Wit) interview the ghosts haunting their townhome community.

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Steve Buscemi Is, Like, That B***h (featuring Demi York)

Steve Buscemi Is, Like, That B***h (featuring Demi York)

Hey Carol, it's Dana. I'm so happy we were able to get to the bottom of the missing bikes! Also, I guess you're now not the only person on the planet who wants to have sex with people who look like Steve Buscemi! That's nice. - DanaOur special guest today, Demi York, is a comedian, actress, and model. Check out Demi's podcasts, Stoner Origin Stories and Love At First Mic. Follow us on Instagram:@thatbrodemi@iwokeuplikethispod@_claudiawit@jason_bornstein

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Steve Buscemi Is, Like, That B***h (featuring Demi York)

Steve Buscemi Is, Like, That B***h (featuring Demi York)

Hey Carol, it's Dana. I'm so happy we were able to get to the bottom of the missing bikes! Also, I guess you're now not the only person on the planet who wants to have sex with people who look like Steve Buscemi! That's nice. - DanaOur special guest today, Demi York, is a comedian, actress, and model. Check out Demi's podcasts, Stoner Origin Stories and Love At First Mic. Follow us on Instagram:@thatbrodemi@iwokeuplikethispod@_claudiawit@jason_bornstein

If The Sneeze Says So, It's True (featuring Adam Cagley)

If The Sneeze Says So, It's True (featuring Adam Cagley)

Hey Carol, it's Dana. Let's plan our trip to Hawai'i, I want to get pushed up that hill by Kai, like that song. Adam Cagley is a writer, comedian, and actor based in Los Angeles. Check out his acclaimed book, Cyrus Stone: Hunter of Evil. Follow us on Instagram: @adamcagley@iwokeuplikethispod@_claudiawit@jason_bornstein

So You Know Where All The Rocks Are (featuring Dan Paustian)

So You Know Where All The Rocks Are (featuring Dan Paustian)

Hi Carol, it's Dana. French Rick was very into you. I'm a little jealous, and so is Henry. - DanaThank you to our special guest, Dan Paustian! Dan is a stand-up comic and chef based in Los Angeles. Follow us on Instagram:@danpaustian@iwokeuplikethispod@_claudiawit@jason_bornstein

I Love That They Teach Women Things Now (featuring Everett Roberts)

I Love That They Teach Women Things Now (featuring Everett Roberts)

Carol, it's Dana. I'm not writing another dang note about an episode because who even reads these? If you're reading this (not you, Carol, but a listener), swing by my townhouse for a danish. Sincerely, Dana ShaftFollow us on Instagram!@iwokeuplikethispod@fashiontanktop@_claudiawit@jason_bornstein

Getting Along Regardless of Language Barrier (featuring Prathiksha Srinivasan)

Getting Along Regardless of Language Barrier (featuring Prathiksha Srinivasan)

Hey Carol, it's Dana. What a polite lady ghost! My For You Page is now all K=Pop stars, hair care products, and ethical stripping thanks to her. It's nice! - DanaFollow us on Instagram:@prathiksha.srinivasan@_claudiawit@jason_bornstein@iwokeuplikethispod

#bodyproblem (featuring Enn Burke)

#bodyproblem (featuring Enn Burke)

Hi Carol, it's Dana. Can you believe we met an heir to a chocolate fortune? Too bad she's dead now. Drinks on me tonight! - DanaFollow us on Instagram:@iwokeuplikethispod@omgitsecho@_claudiawit@jason_bornstein

Latino Jams (featuring Haley Herkert)

Latino Jams (featuring Haley Herkert)

Hi Carol it's Dana. I think my car's haunted. Ugh. I hit a pole the other day and I'm normally such a good driver, too! It's the only possible explanation. = DanaWith special guest: Haley Herkert (IG: @haleyherkert)Follow us on Instagram:@iwokeuplikethispodcastHaley Herkert - @lolteacherClaudia Wit - @_claudiawitJason Bornstein - @basonjornstein

Let It Rain, B******S! (featuring Joe Rodriguez)

Let It Rain, B******S! (featuring Joe Rodriguez)

Hey Carol, it's Dana. I kind of want to try kangaroo meat now. :[ Also, Henry's so mad at me for sharing he just found out he's a Duke. - DanaFollow us on Instagram:@joerodriguezcomedy1@iwokeuplikethispod@claudiawit@basonjornstein

Make Childhoods Great Again (featuring Evan Causey)

Make Childhoods Great Again (featuring Evan Causey)

Hey Carol, it's Dana. We NEED to find that treasure. Tell NO ONE. - DanaFollow us on Instagram:@eatwithevan@iwokeuplikethispod@_claudiawit@basonjornstein

Phat, Forty Pound Babee (featuring Lis Dye)

Phat, Forty Pound Babee (featuring Lis Dye)

Hey Carol, it's Dana. I don’t sound that different, do I? Also, I know Nurse Kelly’s voice is great but it’s definitely not as great as yours, promise. - DanaE-mail us your ghost stories! iwokeuplikethispod@gmail.comFollow us!@lisdye@iwokeuplikethispod@_claudiawit@basonjornstein

I'll Be Partying with Ricky Martin (featuring Brendan McCay)

I'll Be Partying with Ricky Martin (featuring Brendan McCay)

Carol, promise me next time you're having a staycation, you'll just tell me? Also, I was in some kind of mood today and I'm sorry! So glad you're back! Also, our guest's voice was so hypnotic, right? I'm not crazy? Call me back!!! - Love, DanaFollow us on Instagram!:@iwokeuplikethispodFollow Brendan Instagram: @brendanlovesyewFollow Claudia on Instagram: @_claudiawitFollow Jason on Instagram: @basonjornstein

Do You Guys Love Each Other and Do Kissing? (featuring Kyle Naughton and Sarah Mullis)

Do You Guys Love Each Other and Do Kissing? (featuring Kyle Naughton and Sarah Mullis)

OH NO! Carol's in jail so Dana's husband, Henry, steps in to co-host despite his massive fear of ghosts. Plus, Carol and Henry meet an adorable ghost with TWO names who can SANG! Featuring not one but TWO special guests, Kyle Naughton and Sarah Mullis!Follow Kyle Naughton on Instagram:@kylenawtonFollow Sarah Mullis on Instagram:@sarahmulliscomedyFollow us on Instagram:@iwokeuplikethispodFollow Jason on Instagram:@basonjornsteinFollow Claudia on Instagram:@_claudiawit

Sebastian Maniscalco (featuring Denny Glasser)

Sebastian Maniscalco (featuring Denny Glasser)

The ladies learn how to do impersonations.Featuring special guest: Denny Glasser!Follow Denny:@dennyglasserFollow us on Instagram!@iwokeuplikethispod@basonjornstein@_claudiawit

Chubby in the Cheeks (featuring Kat Bird)

Chubby in the Cheeks (featuring Kat Bird)

Carol, hi, it's Dana. Can the Kid walk me through it one more time? PLEASE. I need step-by-step instructions. I know to tell them your ghost is back and we talk about my new ghost that burns my pizza. Also, can you believe that young thing dated Thomas Edison!? Is there anything else? I'm sending Henry over to find you. - Your best friend DanaFollow us on Instagram!@iwokeuplikethispod@basonjornstein@_claudiawit@katbirdcomedy

Hamster Mom (featuring Vickie Toro)

Hamster Mom (featuring Vickie Toro)

Carol, it's Dana. I know the Kid walked me through how to do this last night but I'm lost again. Where do I put in the episode description and tell the listeners we meet a ghost who likes to tattle on their sister, we also talk about how much you love the movie, "White Chicks," why she believes she's a "hamster mom" and our Applebee's' drink of choice: the Kool-Aid wine blend. CALL ME!!! - Your best friend, Dana. Follow us on Instagram!:@iwokeuplikethispod@basonjornstein@_claudiawit@vickietoro

Hello? (featuring Adario Mercadante)

Hello? (featuring Adario Mercadante)

Carol, where can I tell the listeners this is our first episode? I'm on the website but I'm not sure where. Is there a place to write it in? I'm so confused. Please, call me as soon as you get this. - Your best friend, DanaFollow us on Instagram!@iwokeuplikethispod@basonjornstein@_claudiawit@adario1