Love & Laughter w/ G Wade

Get ready for an episode filled with uncontrollable laughter and raw honesty! Host Leigh LaRie and guest co-host Charlisa "Chadowboxx" Harris are joined by the multi-talented G Wade—comedian, podcast host, community advocate, and US Army veteran.

In this episode, G Wade shares the hilarious origin story of his name (and why he’s technically a "Second"), his accidental journey into the military, and how he transitioned into the comedy world after realizing he was funnier than everyone else at the open mic. The conversation takes a deep dive into his 10-year military career as a combat medic, including his time in Iraq and how those life-and-death experiences led him to a practice of meditation and self-care.

From "Private Burger King" stories to the "comedy equation" (Tragedy + Time = Comedy), G Wade keeps it real about his current divorce, navigating fatherhood, and his unwavering dedication to community outreach through Cultivate Initiatives. Plus, things get wild as the group discusses "designer crack" theories for affluent neighborhoods and why G Wade plans to start smoking crack at age 70.

Tune in for a masterclass on how to balance masculine energy, community service, and a professional comedy career—all while keeping your "man unit" intact!

Episode Time Breakdown:

• [00:00] Intro: Welcome to Season 7, Episode 2
• [01:15] Meeting G Wade: The Professional Leo and "The Second"
• [02:05] The Origin of G Wade’s Name: A Compromise Between Gus and Andre
• [04:20] Breaking Into Comedy: From the Hospital to the Open Mic
• [05:40] The "Man Unit" Debate: Bald Men, Hairpieces, and Accidental Donations
• [07:55] Community Work: Cultivate Initiatives, Beautification, and Shower Trucks
• [10:15] Why Tacoma is the "Blackest Space" in the Pacific Northwest
• [11:35] The Comedy Fraternity: Networking in the PNW Scene
• [13:05] Accountability in the Team: Honesty vs. Fighting
• [16:22] Meditation and Self-Care: Learning to Calm the Mind After War
• [17:50] The Therapy Story: Why G Wade Refused the Prescription Pad
• [18:45] Chadowboxx’s Blue Dolphin/Ecstasy Story and 2,000 Bars
• [20:33] The Comedy Equation: Tragedy + Time = Comedy
• [21:19] Black People and the Art of the Nickname (Big Ankles, Bullet Hole, and Musty Mike)
• [25:55] The Infamous General Admission Blazer Game Story
• [28:55] Bombing on Stage: Digging in on White Women and "The Legend" Story
• [31:45] The Night G Wade Threw a Neighbor Off His Porch
• [36:00] Navigating Divorce: 15 Years of Unspoken Issues and Amicable Transitions
• [40:40] Cancel Culture in Comedy: What’s Actually "Cancelable"?
• [43:40] Fatherhood: "Big G" vs. "Lil G" and Parenting Without Whooping
• [46:55] Laughing When It's Inappropriate: Funeral Snoring and Backflip Fails
• [48:35] Military Life: Joining the Army to Win an Argument with Mom
• [49:45] Reception and Basic Training: Penicillin Shots and "Private Burger King"
• [51:40] 68 Whiskey: From Healthcare Specialist to Combat Medic
• [56:15] The Com...