Superfreak
A storytelling project from comedian, writer, wife, and mother Mary Ryan Brown, Superfreak features comedian and artist interviews, audience questions, and guest appearances from the big personalities in Mary Ryan’s life.
Mary Ryan Brown is a former gifted kid who is still trying to navigate burnout while enjoying her ordinary life in South Mississippi. She lives within and without the carnival of the Deep South—trashy enough to love a bologna sandwich, but stuck-up enough to correct a UPS driver’s grammar. She considers herself an outsider passing as an insider—a murmuring pigeon lady masquerading as a country club mom. This unique perspective, she thinks, makes Mary Ryan a worthy conversation partner and interviewer. Then again, she has been known to indulge in delusions of grandeur.
Superfreak is all about the joy of uninhibited performance. A tribute to the Rick James song “Superfreak” and the 2007 film Little Miss Sunshine (Mary Ryan’s favorite), the podcast’s title owns the label of ‘outsider.’ Mary Ryan—who wears many different hats as wife, mom, writer, and comedian—aims to explore the unique challenge of balancing family, work, and the pursuit of impossible dreams. What happens when we show up, talk back to our fears, and give every ounce of effort to the present moment and the people with whom we share it? Or, as Mary Ryan’s mom would say, what happens when we show up and screech, “I ain’t skeerd!”
Expect the absurd. Expect Southern accents. Expect big questions and bigger surprises. This is Superfreak with Mary Ryan Brown.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 16
- Years Active
- 2024
An Unlikely Romance
In another solo episode, Mary Ryan writes a flash fiction story about a Southern Baptist woman who falls for a Northern liberal man.
SHOW DATES:
Saturday, November 2, in Bay St. Louis, MS: https://www…
Lady of the House
In a solo episode nobody asked for, Mary Ryan responds to Instagram followers' writing prompts with a vignette about a hunting camp.
SHOW DATES:
Friday, October 18, in Jackson, LA: https://www.eventb…
Q&A with MRKB
Welcome to episode 13 of Superfreak with Mary Ryan Brown, wherein your host answers audience questions about comedy, the South, and The Sopranos!
Superfreak with Mary Ryan Brown is sponsored by Simpl…
Chimp My Ride
In this solo episode, Mary Ryan discusses preschool illnesses, HBO's Girls, HBO's Chimp Crazy, and the new wave of young men who know how to approach women correctly.
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Actor & Comedian Matt Owens
Welcome to Episode 11 of Superfreak with Mary Ryan Brown! Mary Ryan speaks with New Orleans actor and comedian Matt Owens. They cover a range of topics, from supernatural encounters to near-death exp…
Comedian & Musician Jake Noble
In this episode, Mary Ryan talks comedy, music, and animals with Jake Noble, a comedian and the bassist of Grits & Greens.
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Superfreak with Mary Ryan Brown is sponsored by Simp…
Ryan Rogers
In this episode, Mary Ryan chats with fellow comic Ryan Rogers about writing, performing, and being annoying!
With his acerbic wit & magnetic stage presence, Ryan Rogers refracts the world through hi…
Entrepreneur and Mindset Coach Jesi Stracham
Jesi Stracham is a wheelchair athlete on a mission to inspire the world to live life to its fullest. In January 2015, Jesi was the passenger on a motorcycle when it collided with a car. She woke up a…
Cheers to Myself
In the seventh episode of Superfreak, Mary Ryan answers listener questions from social media. ________________________________________________________________________
SATURDAY, JULY 20 NYC PERFORMANC…
Country Artist Star Jackson
In the sixth episode of Superfreak with Mary Ryan Brown, Mary Ryan sits down with up-and-coming artist Star Jackson, who, like Mary Ryan is both a mother, a Mississippian, and a creative. Mary Ryan a…
Viral Car Salesman Doug Townson
Doug Townson is a car salesman from Watson, Louisiana. He has gained a massive following for his humorous videos and commentaries, many of which involve or discuss women.
I find Doug fascinating in a…
Not Matt & Abby
In a new solo episode, Mary Ryan discusses why she isn't cut out for couple's podcasting, the joy of vacation, and the dangers of champagne.
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A Dreamer and a Weenie
In a new solo episode, Mary Ryan covers the zen nature of parenthood, the importance of tucking, her pasta skills, and her experience in public education.
Early bird ticket link to Mary Ryan's perfor…
Lip Fillers, Mom Guilt, and Chopped Salads
In her first solo episode, Mary Ryan yaps about her weekend, her upcoming performance in New York, and sub-par salad rage.
Early bird ticket link to Mary Ryan's performance of her new hour Gifted & D…
Mark Caesar, New Orleans OG of Comedy
For her first episode, Mary Ryan welcomes a comedy inspiration and mentor of hers, New Orleans legend Mark Caesar. Mark and Mary Ryan discuss writing, parenthood, imposter syndrome, and the fashion c…
Trailer: Superfreak with Mary Ryan Brown
Tune in to a new podcast from writer and comedian Mary Ryan Brown. Episode 1 drops June 1 with new episodes every Wednesday!
Music: Grits & Greens, "The Fall"