Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast Craig Ferguson!
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May 15, 2025 Craig Ferguson, a comedian and writer known for his stand-up and The Late Late Show, joins the conversation with a mix of humor and nostalgia. He reminisces about his childhood in Glasgow, sharing colorful stories that illustrate his early encounters with life and substance use. The discussion also touches on Ferguson's journey through financial struggles and unexpected successes in entertainment, alongside hilarious anecdotes about grooming habits and quirky travel experiences. Tune in for laughs and insightful reflections on a life in comedy!
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Craig's Humble Scottish Upbringing
- Craig Ferguson was raised in a one-bedroom tenement before moving to new towns, which were post-WWII housing projects outside Scottish cities.
- The new towns were considered fancy housing but were essentially early forms of projects providing affordable living outside city centers.
Punk Rock Drummer Youth
- At 16, Craig joined punk rock bands as a drummer and lived in shared apartments, traveling in vans playing bad music.
- He shared stories of performing in modest venues with authentic early punk crowds before moving to New York City.
First American Visit at 13
- At 13, Craig flew from Scotland to New York to visit his uncle and experienced American culture like bowling and root beer for the first time.
- The root beer over crushed ice was a transformative taste that still reminds him of America.