Episode #2007

Adrienne Iapalucci

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Writer and stand-up comic Adrienne Iapalucci discusses entering comedy, its demanding culture, and building a comedy club in Austin during the pandemic. The conversation also covers addiction, drug policy, psychedelics, family trauma, parenting, animal rescue, unusual pets, vaccines, pharmaceutical companies, and the growth of Austin’s comedy community.

What they talked about

  • Catholic school experiences with mean nuns
  • Dog attack and stabbing in Central Park
  • Private tiger ownership in Texas
  • Drug war hypocrisy and prescription drugs
  • Gambling addiction and Uncut Gems
  • Open mic comedy scene in New York
  • Getting pulled off stage at a charity show
  • Vaccine skepticism and pharmaceutical companies

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