ABout the show
Yum’s the Word is the critically-acclaimed NYC-based live storytelling show and podcast that blends old-school fun with modern-day storytelling.
For almost a decade, Creator and Host, Robin Gelfenbien has brought people together for funny true stories from some of NYC's best storytellers, comedians and writers who’ve appeared on The Moth, This American Life, The Daily Show, Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me and more.
At each show, Robin invites the audience to create a story together with a round of Mad Libs and then treats them to her signature homemade ice cream cakes* … heeding the show’s tagline – Hear true stories. Get a piece.
the love
Yum’s the Word has won praise from noteworthy media outlets like Bon Appetit who raved “We love Yum’s the Word.” The show has been named a New York Times Critic’s Pick and featured on CBS Sunday Morning.
PAST GUESTS
Past guests have included celebrities like Tim Gunn, Mo Rocca, Jerry Greenfield (Jerry from Ben & Jerry’s), Joy Behar, Jason Biggs, SNL's Sasheer Zamata and stars from “Orange is the New Black.”
The Scoop
Each month we select 3 audience members to be the next month’s birthday guests. Not only do they get the royal treatment and get to read the Mad Libs story, but they get to choose the flavors in Robin’s ice cream cakes.
As a Cone-oisseur and Ambassador of Fun, Robin’s goal at every show is to feed your inner child and your belly with laughs, love and her legen”dairy” homemade ice cream cakes.
*Lactaid pills available at every show. Seriously.
20-Time Moth Story SLAM Winner, Adam Wade
Michelle Hurst ("Orange is the New Black") reads the Mad Libs story
“Time Out New York Comedy Critic’s Pick”
“Named one of the “5 Best Storytelling Shows in NYC””
“We love Yum’s the Word”
“Your 9-year-old birthday party with booze and funnier friends.”
