This chapter chronicles the experiences of a field hockey player who made the US Women's Masters team, delving into their competitive spirit and school memories. The narrative intertwines humorous anecdotes from gym class mishaps and high school reunions with reflections on social hierarchies and personal insecurities. It also transitions into challenges faced in live comedy, addressing audience interactions and emphasizing the importance of creating an inclusive performance environment.
When Marc saw Beth Stelling’s Netflix special, he knew there was something he found familiar. It turns out they both have a similar process of making comedy out of trauma. Beth talks with Marc about the childhood event that informed most of the way she addresses difficult subjects in her act and how speaking up about an abusive relationship led to a backlash that left her reeling. They also talk about life in Ohio and what it was like to film a comedy special in her hometown.
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