Missing Out Was a Win: Drew Droege on Life’s Second Acts

We all thought we’d have it all figured out by 28… but what happens when not getting what you wanted turns out to be the best thing for you?

In this week’s episode, Drew Droege shares candidly about missing the arbitrary goals he set for himself and how asking the question, “What does making it really mean?” completely changed his perspective. 

Drew Droege is an actor, comedian, and writer best known for his viral Chloë Sevigny impressions and his work on shows like Key & Peele, Bob’s Burgers, and Reno 911! He’s also the creator of acclaimed off-Broadway shows, including Bright Colors and Bold Patterns and Messy White Gays, which recently ran in New York.

Key Takeaways:

• Drew’s experience producing and working on Messy White Gays

• How can dark humor help process grief?

• Reflections on rejection and how it shaped his career

• The gut-wrenching experience of bombing a stand-up set

• Learning not to be precious about critiquing your own work

• Why Drew and Jaimie both hate Rent

  
  

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Credits:

• Edited by: Jerson Barajas

• Recorded by: MCM Creative

• Produced by: Jose Rolon, Jaimie Kelton, and Dianni Hall