But Did YOU Die Tho? Confessions of a Widow by Carmen Barton

But Did You Die Tho... Confessions of a Widow is the unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply human podcast from comedian Carmen Barton, marking the four-year anniversary of the sudden loss of her husband, podcaster Anthony Carthan. Broadcasting from the very LA home where Anthony built his podcast dreams, Carmen steps up to the mic to share her own journey—this time, blending gut-busting comedy with raw confessions, unexpected hope, and unapologetic truth.

Through laughter, tears, and a little bit of side-eye, Carmen invites listeners into her world as she navigates widowhood, healing, and the wild road back to truly living. Whether she’s dropping punchlines or peeling back the layers of grief, she’s doing it with heart, humor, and a dash of shenanigans.

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a resurrection. And trust, you’ll laugh, cry, and ask yourself: But did you die tho?

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🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton sizzles as one of the most captivating female comics to grace the stage! With a natural flair for entertainment, she effortlessly juggles the roles of a new widow and mother to three adult children. Even amid her personal struggles, Carmen's relatability, adaptability, and refreshing take on life never fail to win over audiences.

In the midst of her grief, Carmen bravely shared snippets of her journey in an anthology, propelling her book, And Then She Bounced Back, to the top of Amazon's best sellers list!

Armed with an uncanny ability to find humor in life's trials, Carmen fearlessly transforms her most painful and awkward moments into uproarious comedy.

Hailing from Ferguson, a quaint suburb near St. Louis, Missouri, Carmen's knack for entertaining was evident from a young age as she regaled friends, family, and colleagues with her wit and charm.

Now ascending in Hollywood, Carmen's trajectory is set as she embarks on a global mission: to spread laughter far and wide.

In addition to gracing stages at clubs, colleges, and military bases nationwide, Carmen has brought her comedic talents to Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan, lifting the spirits of troops stationed abroad.

Carmen's television debut on Starz Networks' Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand Up marked just the beginning of her small screen success. From Nickelodeon's popular comedy series NickMom Night Out to Bounce TV's Off The Chain and Starz's Staan Dup!, Carmen's comedic prowess knows no bounds. Her stand-up routines, featured on Comedy In Color season 3, are now available for streaming on Tubi, Peacock, Amazon, and AppleTV. Recently, Carmen dazzled audiences as the star and Associate Producer of her debut film, This is Life, also streaming on Tubi and Amazon.

Catch Carmen's uproarious antics as a resident juror on BET Networks' Ms. Pat Settles It, a side-splitting, unscripted courtroom show where her courtroom theatrics keep the laughter flowing.

Blessed with both beauty and brains, Carmen's act is a breath of fresh air, seamlessly blending timely humor with her signature flair. With cutting-edge performances and captivating storytelling, Carmen Barton leaves audiences clamoring for more.