The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table Bonus Episode: Comedy, Cruises and Plane Crashes with Ashley Austin Morris
Jul 19, 2025
In this lively chat, Ashley Austin Morris, a new MC at the Comedy Cellar and a talented stand-up comedian, dives into the ups and downs of balancing motherhood with her comedy career. She shares hilarious anecdotes about stage fright and the realities of performing while reflecting on aging and cultural views on elderly respect. The conversation takes a whimsical turn with musings on AI in entertainment and even navigating relationships in today's dating scene. Prepare for laughs as she blends humor with heartfelt insights!
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Three Names From Union Rules
- Ashley Austin Morris shares how she ended up with three names due to SAG and Equity union rules.
- Her middle name 'Austin' was inspired by living in Austin and became her professional identifier.
New Mother Balancing Comedy
- Ashley talks about becoming a mother at five and a half months and her initial hesitance about motherhood.
- She values being able to balance her comedy career with being present for her child.
First Road Comedy Experience
- Dan Natterman recalls his first road comedy experience as horrifying and unenjoyable.
- He realized New York gigs don't pay well, which led him to tour to make money but dislikes road life.