Comedian Tammy Pescatelli joins Marc to talk about their lives in comedy, rebuilding her career after one joke brought everything to a halt. They discuss challenges of being a female comedian with children, the chaotic making of a film involving wild cats, and the connection between comedy and crime. Tammy promotes her tour dates, while ads are included for cellular nutrition and e-bikes.
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Tammy Pescatelli shares her experience of facing controversy and the impact it had on her career, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and the challenges of rebuilding after such an incident.
Pescatelli talks about her journey of rebuilding her career and recovering from the setbacks caused by the controversy, discussing the support she received from fellow comedians and reflecting on the challenges of navigating the comedy industry as a woman.
Pescatelli opens up about the challenges of trying to regain momentum in her career, especially in the age of social media and cancel culture, highlighting the power of Twitter and its impact on public perception.
Deep dives
Starting in Radio and Moving Back to Comedy
The speaker talks about their experience starting in radio and eventually moving back to comedy.
Navigating the Road and Staying in Condos
The speaker discusses the challenges of staying in comedy condos, including odd living situations and sharing spaces with other comedians.
Encountering Vince Champ
The speaker recounts a disturbing encounter with Vince Champ, a comedian who was later convicted of sexual assault.
Transitioning to LA and Working at the Improv
The speaker talks about moving to Los Angeles and getting involved with the improv scene, working at the Improv club and getting acquainted with various comedians.
The Challenges of Controversy
Tammy Pescatelli shares her experience of facing controversy and the impact it had on her career. She discusses how a misunderstanding involving Amy Schumer's material led to a backlash against her, resulting in lost career opportunities and personal attacks. Pescatelli reflects on the difficulties of navigating the comedy industry as a woman and the added pressures of being in the public eye. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and the challenges of rebuilding after such an incident.
The Road to Recovery
Pescatelli talks about her journey of rebuilding her career and recovering from the setbacks caused by the controversy. She discusses the support she received from fellow comedians, including Joe Rogan, who had faced a similar situation with Carlos Mencia. Pescatelli opens up about the challenges of trying to regain momentum in her career, especially in the age of social media and cancel culture. She shares her thoughts on the power of Twitter and the impact it can have on public perception. Despite the difficulties, Pescatelli remains resilient and continues to pursue her love for comedy.
Tammy Pescatelli and Marc were recently on the same show, performing for thousands in a basketball arena. Now in the garage, Tammy and Marc talk about their lives in comedy, which both of them spent earning their stripes on the road, putting in time at The Comedy Store, hosting daily radio shows, and headlining their own shows. But Tammy had to build it all back up after everything came to a halt due to one joke.