167. Jessica Kirson: She's the Man

167. Jessica Kirson: She's the Man

After decades of being a beloved comedian’s comedian Jessica Kirson has broken out in the last few years with viral crowd work videos and a brilliant new special on Hulu called “I’m The Man.” Mike and Jessica dig deep into the nuts and bolts and emotional work of being a stand-up comic, including overcoming stage fright and dealing with hecklers. Jessica breaks down the difference between her on stage and off stage personas, and recalls her childhood which was spent listening in, with her stepbrother Zach Braff, on her therapist mother’s sessions. Plus, Mike has an awkward experience in a steam room and Jessica tells the story of when she put a heckler up against a wall.

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141. Hannah Berner: Zaddy Issues

141. Hannah Berner: Zaddy Issues

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139. Catherine Cohen: How to Make Your Doctor Laugh

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138. Tig Notaro Returns: Clown Cars and Lesbian Party Buses

138. Tig Notaro Returns: Clown Cars and Lesbian Party Buses

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137. Neal Brennan Returns: How to Be 3% Funnier

137. Neal Brennan Returns: How to Be 3% Funnier

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The History of Comedy Since Seinfeld with Jesse David Fox

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136. Sal Vulcano: A Bonafide Lunatic

136. Sal Vulcano: A Bonafide Lunatic

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