Erin Keif, comedian and host of Hey Riddle Riddle podcast, discusses her journey into comedy, stage injuries, the hilarity of Fred Willard, the intense competition of rock skipping, celebrity crushes, strange job experiences, a fight to the death with an aluminum baseball bat, and must-go places in Boston.
Erin Keif discusses her journey into the world of comedy and how it has shaped her career.
The intense competition and growing popularity of rock skipping as a professional sport.
A hilarious story involving distracting penguins with a Britney Spears CD.
The experience of encountering a ghostly presence and maintaining contact with her agent.
Deep dives
Must-visit places in Boston
When visiting Boston, make sure to go to Faneuil Hall for a lobster roll, explore the North End for dinner, take a witch tour in Salem, walk around the Harvard campus in Cambridge, enjoy seafood, visit Boston Common, and check out the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Favorite restaurants in Boston
Would recommend trying out some of my favorite restaurants. I can provide a list.
Skip touristy spots like Cheers
Don't worry about visiting touristy places like Cheers. Instead, focus on more authentic experiences and explore the local scene.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Make sure to visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, a favorite museum in Boston known for its stunning collection. It's a must-visit for art enthusiasts.
The Joy of Rock Skipping and Professional Sports
Rock skipping is now a professional sport that is gaining popularity. Professional rock skippers compete to see who can achieve the most skips. The sport has its own betting lines and fans are eager to watch the competitions.
The Ghostly Young Sheldon and Contacting Agents
During her time in an apartment in Chicago, the podcast guest encountered a ghostly presence that she believed to be the spirit of the actor who played Young Sheldon. The guest also shared her experience of connecting with her agent and maintaining contact.
Distracting Penguins with Britney Spears
A funny anecdote was shared about a moment when the guest had to distract a group of penguins. By playing a Britney Spears CD, she successfully diverted their attention and managed to avoid any harm.
Erin Keif (Hey Riddle Riddle) finds out that life moves pretty fast, and if you don't stop and do a ninety-nine question interview every once in a while, you could miss it. Erin and I discuss what led her to the world of comedy, ever-changing nicknames, stage injuries, the hilarity of Fred Willard, and the intense competition of rock skipping.