Day 222 - Keeping Cool with Ariel Elias

Ariel Elias was crushing the comedy club scene long before an incident at a dingy hole-in-the-wall comedy club in New Jersey propelled her to a house hold name. Poor management from the club’s chef lead to an unruly Trump supporter deciding it was a bright idea to hurl a can of alcohol towards her, narrowly missing her head. Ariel didn’t miss a beat, picked up the can and chugged it to raucous applause from the audience before tossing out a one liner that leveled the room. On this episode of Dystopia Tonight, we talk about the incident, how’s she’s managed the amount of press she was getting, the parlay into her first network television appearance on Jimmy Kimmel live, and why it takes something like this to further an already incredibly hard working and talented comic’s career. In the wake of that notorious incident, Ariel Elias has continued to dazzle audiences with her incisive wit and irresistible stage presence. She's solidified her status as a rising star in the comedy realm, captivating fans with her sharp observations, relatable anecdotes, and fearlessness in tackling the most contentious of topics. With every performance, Ariel reaffirms her position as a prodigiously talented and industrious comedian, reminding us that true success often springs forth from a potent combination of skill, unwavering determination, and the ability to seize unexpected opportunities that come hurtling your way.