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, Pin the Hose on the Fireman 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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Time Out New York Critics’ Pick
 
“We love Yum’s the Word”
BonAppetit.com
 
One of “5 Comedy Shows to Watch”
Time Out New York Comedy
 
One of “5 Top Storytelling Series in NYC”
CBS New York
 
One of “5 Best Comedy Shows Hosted by Women in NYC”
CBS New York
 
*Lactaid pills available at every show. Seriously.
 

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A former correspondent on The Daily Show, Tom Shillue has appeared in his own Comedy Central Special, on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Last Comic Standing, Comics Unleashed, and in the feature film, Mystery Team.
 
In 2013, Tom released twelve consecutive comedy albums as part of his ambitious “12 in 12” project. He has also made appearances on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and The Tonight Show, both as a stand-up, and as part of the Rag Time Gals, Jimmy’s barbershop quartet. The GALS version of “Sexy Back” with Justin Timberlake and “Ignition (Remix)” have been viewed millions of times.
 
Tom is a regular guest host of Redeye and The Five on FoxNews, and he is currently working on several projects in NYC including his monthly series at Brooklyn Brewery, ‘Funny Story’.
 
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Aparna Nancherla is a comedian and general silly billy. Her sense of humor is dry, existential, and absurd, with notes of uncalled-for whimsy. Think a wine you didn’t order.

You can currently watch Aparna as Grace the belabored HR rep on the Comedy Central’s Corporate. She has also appeared on Two Dope Queens on HBO, Bojack Horseman, Crashing, Master of None, A Simple Favor, Love, and Inside Amy Schumer. Her half-hour special is available on Netflix and her debut album, Just Putting It Out There, is available through Bentzen Ball Records. 

On Monday nights, Aparna co-hosts the new show Butterboy at Littlefield in Park Slope at 8 p.m. with Jo Firestone and Maeve Higgins.

Anna has studied comedy at UCB NY & LA, The PIT, and The Groundlings. She hosts a monthly show at The PIT called “You Probably Think This Song Is About You: A Storytelling & Song Parody Show.” Her comedy videos have been featured on MTV, Huffington Post, LA Times, Funny Or Die, People, and College Humor.
 
Anna can be seen doing standup, sketch, improv, storytelling, singing, playing alto saxophone, drawing, crying, soul cycling, and eating bagels all over the city. She resides in Manhattan with her handsome red toy poodle named Bobby Flay.
 
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An aging yuppie from the Midwest, Steve is known for his 22 appearances in the NYC Moth Grandslam and his 8 second-place finishes.

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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.