Comedy can be honest. It can be searingly truthful, and intensely personal. Which is a powerful way of delivering laughter, but can also mean it hurts that much more when turned against the performer.
Laura Davis is a comedian who wields her honesty like a scalpel, but sometimes those edges can cut both ways. And Becky Lou is a burlesque superstar who combines precise comedic timing, storytelling, and dance to achieve her art. Some days though, it's a lot harder than it needs to ...
Comedy can be honest. It can be searingly truthful, and intensely personal. Which is a powerful way of delivering laughter, but can also mean it hurts that much more when turned against the performer.
Laura Davis is a comedian who wields her honesty like a scalpel, but sometimes those edges can cut both ways. And Becky Lou is a burlesque superstar who combines precise comedic timing, storytelling, and dance to achieve her art. Some days though, it's a lot harder than it needs to be!
Music featured in this episode
Suburb Home by The Royal Parks
Elevator Music by Oliver Clark
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