Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out 192. Leanne Morgan: In The Presence of a Comedy Angel
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Nov 17, 2025 Stand-up comedian Leanne Morgan joins the conversation, sharing her journey from selling jewelry door-to-door to finding her voice in comedy. She reflects on her Southern upbringing, rich with beauty shop gossip that spices up her material. Leanne discusses balancing motherhood with her comedy career and the pressures of aging in the industry. With a humorous twist, she recounts a wild anecdote about being picked up by George W. Bush, and shares her thoughts on clean comedy and its audience reception. A delightful mix of honest storytelling and laughter!
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Jewelry Parties Became Her First Stage
- Leanne Morgan started performing comedy by selling jewelry at home parties, which she treated as her first comedy club.
- Those parties produced early material and connections that led her into stand-up in clubs like Cap City.
Raising Kids While Doing Clubs
- Leanne juggled performing five or six club dates a year while raising three small children.
- She balanced fundraisers and corporate gigs to keep stage time without leaving her family.
Train Anywhere With Stage Time
- Get stage time: seek open mics and one-nighters even in small towns.
- Use Facebook and local groups to find spots and treat every set as training.