Jeffery Self
Jeffery Self is an American actor and writer. Self has appeared in many television shows as a recurring, featured or guest actor and has also starred in his own show Jeffery & Cole Casserole. He has appeared on a wide range of television shows, including Desperate Housewives, 90210, Hot In Cleveland, Torchwood, Shameless, and as Liz Lemon’s cousin Randy Lemon on NBC’s 30 Rock. He is the author of two humor books: Fifty Shades Of Gay and Straight People: A Spotters Guide, as well as the young adult novel Drag Teen. He co-wrote, produced, and starred in the indie horror/comedy cult hit You’re Killing Me. He also hosts a weekly podcast called This Is Really Important, on iTunes. He is represented by Avalon Entertainment and ICM. He is also the starring host of the new TV series, “Scream: After Dark”, a talk show devoted to deleted scenes and interviews with the cast of the popular MTV tv series “Scream”.
Guest Appearances
January 23, 2020
Erin is joined by guest co-host Jeffery Self for this week’s Throwing Shade! Jeffery and Erin review the life of gay civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, who helped organize the March on Washington, in the wake of an effort to have him posthumously pardoned by the governor of California. Then, Erin brings us up to speed on the National Archives decision to blur out Trump’s name on the signs of protesters in an exhibit showcasing the 2017 Women’s March.
And make sure to check out Deeper Shade of Shade on Stitcher Premium, where Bryan and Erin interview their favorite friends of the show. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com/shade and use promo code ‘SHADE’.
June 12, 2019
Break out those rubber sneakers, Dorothy! While Bryan is off filming in Mexico, guest co-host Jeffery Self joins Erin for this week’s Throwing Shade! Erin discusses the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women in America, addressing the lawmakers who have put forward legislation like the Savannah Act to increase communication and accountability for such crimes as well as the obstinate assholes (looking at you Goodlatte) standing in the way of government action. Plus, Gay pride plans, airline secrets, and a deep dive into the sad world of the Super Happy Fun America “straight pride” rally.
And make sure to check out Deeper Shade of Shade on Stitcher Premium, where Bryan and Erin interview their favorite friends of the show. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com/shade and use promo code ‘SHADE’.
This episode is sponsored by I Hate Talking About Myself podcast, Tales of Your City podcast, Simple Contacts (www.simplecontacts.com/shade code: SHADE), TomboyX (www.tomboyx.com/THROWINGSHADE code: THROWINGSHADE), and Quip (www.getquip.com/SHADE).
January 26, 2018
This week, the incredible and newly married Jeffery Self (Search Party, A Very, Very Bad Thing) joins Matt and Dave in the studio to talk all things pre-wedding, breaking up on social media, checking your pants at the door, and more! Plus, Dave and Matt go deep on Justin Timberlake, the Jessicas and more.
This episode is sponsored by Roman and Casper Mattresses (code: HOMO).
October 24, 2016
In the second episode of ROCK BOTTOM, Matt welcomes the pioneers of Finding Prince Charming-related comedy: Actor/Writer/Vulture Recapper Jeffery Self and Actors/Comedians Tom Lenk and Jimmy Fowlie. The guys discuss their real life run-ins with the cast, and Hollywood Correspondent Stephen Guarino calls in to “read” the guests. Plus, Matt interviews Darryl Stephens about the perils of online dating when you’re a gaymous superstar.
September 1, 2016
Comedian, TV host of Scream: After Dark and author of the novel Drag Teen, Jeffery Self joins Sarah and Susan to talk about homeschooling himself growing up, The First Wives Club, Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me,” Rosie O’Donnell winning a Daytime Emmy in 1997, and Dolly Parton’s “Little Sparrow.”
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This episode is sponsored by Glossier and Third Love.