Janine Harouni

Comedian Janine Harouni and Mike share experiences of surviving car accidents, connecting with parents, and incorporating vulnerability into comedy. They discuss turning trauma into humor, Janine's mob-run restaurant job, and her dad's unusual gloves. Janine's journey from recovery to comedy is highlighted, along with the importance of being authentic on stage.

Guests Russell Kane, a vibrant stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit, and Janine Harouni, a Staten Island-born comic and new mother, share hilarious and poignant anecdotes about their moms. Janine reveals the chaos of being swapped at birth and her brother’s bizarre Arizona bunker. Russell offers a comedic take on childbirth and the trials of toddler food. Their candid discussions about family dynamics and maternal influence provide a nostalgic yet humorous exploration of motherhood's complexities.

Join Janine Harouni in this episode as she discusses balancing comedy tours and motherhood, opening up about struggling with PTSD, performing heartfelt material, and even appearing in The Batman. Delve into the challenges and triumphs of navigating comedy as a new mom and the emotional growth experienced through comedy.