Ever wonder how comedy shapes our lives? 🎤 Laughter keeps us alive! Tag someone who needs a good laugh!
Comedy isn’t just entertainment; it’s a lifeline. My guest for this episode is the incredible Carol Montgomery, who shares her journey from being a kid in the Catskills, hanging out with legends like Rodney Dangerfield, to carving her own path in a male-dominated industry.
What stood out? The realization that stand-up is the only field where you can’t fake it. You learn by doing! Carol’s story reminds us that every great comedian started somewhere.
Now, more than ever, we need humor to connect and reflect on society. Let’s keep laughing and supporting each other in this wild ride called life!
Learn More about Carol Here: https://carolemontgomery.com/
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SHOW RUN:
00:00 Why Comedy Matters
00:54 Borscht Belt Beginnings
02:29 First Time on Stage
04:22 Early Club Breakthroughs
07:20 Women in the Comedy Boom
11:55 Finding Material in Real Life
17:02 Writing and Shaping a Set
19:32 Testing Unfinished Jokes
20:35 Light Failure Reset
21:44 Rallying the Crowd
22:47 Podcast Recording Blunder
24:14 Owning Mistakes Onstage
25:28 Origins of Funny Women
28:06 Pitching and Landing Showtime
30:16 Rebranding After Paramount
32:24 Teaching Comedy Craft
34:26 Timing Notes and Feedback
36:01 Memoir Writing and Internet
36:57 Parting Advice and Wrap
