How Jeremy Crittenden Turned a Difficult Chapter Into a Stand-Up Comeback

2026-03-02

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We’ve all hit our own version of a rock bottom, right?Well, for this week’s guest, Jeremy Crittenden, that rock bottom moment became his take two.Known for his work in science fiction television, including roles on Star Trek: Discovery and The Expanse, Jeremy opens up about his unexpected journey into stand-up comedy, his experience performing on Broadway, and the deeply personal turning point that reshaped his life and career. What could have remained an extremely hard chapter instead became the catalyst for reinvention. Jeremy shares what it’s like to chase...

We’ve all hit our own version of a rock bottom, right?

Well, for this week’s guest, Jeremy Crittenden, that rock bottom moment became his take two.

Known for his work in science fiction television, including roles on Star Trek: Discovery and The Expanse, Jeremy opens up about his unexpected journey into stand-up comedy, his experience performing on Broadway, and the deeply personal turning point that reshaped his life and career. What could have remained an extremely hard chapter instead became the catalyst for reinvention.

Jeremy shares what it’s like to chase creative fulfillment across mediums — from scripted sci-fi to live comedy stages — and how humor became both a survival tool and a form of healing.

This conversation dives into resilience, identity, risk-taking, and the courage it takes to pivot when life forces your hand.This is a story about reclaiming your narrative and turning your hardest moments into something unexpectedly amazing!

Key Takeaways

Jeremy’s leap into stand-up comedy and why it changed everything
The Broadway chapter of his career
Transforming an extremely difficult life moment into a true “take two.”
Using humor as a tool for resilience and reinvention
Navigating two divorces and what dating looks like for him now

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