This week, Shannon sits down with comedian and fellow cheer team reject, Amber Autry to discuss all things comedy, trailers, and growing up in the South. Amber shares her experience being raised in Tennessee, moving to Chicago, and her time doing improv. They share childhood memories and chat about their writing processes, crowdwork, and inspirations in stand-up. Where does Shannon get her finance skills from? Who did she buy all those flowers for? Don’t miss this hilarious episode of Probably A Podcast.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
02:15 Growing Up in Tennessee
08:41 Life in Chicago
09:15 Childhood Memories and Sibling Stories
15:11 Cheerleading Dreams
22:06 Pandemic Relocation
22:58 Accents and Comedy
27:40 Supportive Comedy Community
35:13 Therapy and Personal Growth
37:46 Audience Feedback and Self-Improvement
39:40 Upcoming Travel and Performances
41:03 Comedy Venues and Crowd Work
48:51 Writing Process and Comedy Style
59:43 Favorite Comedians and Inspirations
01:03:48 Challenges and Growth in Stand-Up
01:13:18 Future Plans
LINKS:
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