CPP Sideshow 138: Christine Hurley - The Queen Of New England Comedy

CPP Sideshow 138: Christine Hurley - The Queen Of New England Comedy

Author: Carnival Personnel November 11, 2024 Duration: 1:08:07
Christine Hurley is the undisputed Queen of New England comedy and this is one monarch that is truly loved throughout the land.   And she made time for us on her birthday to record this episode~   An amazing story of a 40-year-old mother of five who NEVER did stand up, going from auditioning for Nickelodeon’s “Funniest Moms” to a couple years later being booked every day of the month.   Does she get booked everywhere and work with everyone because she’s the best or because people just love being around the nicest person in comedy … the answer is, YES.   We can’t wait to have Christine back on and ALSO have everyone’s favorite punching bag, Mr. Jimmy Hurley come chat about the insanity that is managing the most in demand comic in the regions career … and maybe we do a family episode as daughter Libby has braved the stage to give stand up a try!   Go see her live and follow the Queen on socials at: Christine_Hurley_Comedy on IG Christine Hurley Comedy on FB   Jacques on IG/FB: Carnivalpersonnelpodcast – TiKTok: JacquesFunny Biff on Twitter is @BiffPlaysHockey Joe on Twitter is: @Optigrabber   Opening Song: Welcome Back Kotter parody by @Model_CHP3Y (Twitter and Youtube)   Closing Song: Other Break by Beyond Id (The Stovin’ Years on Spotify)

Ever feel like most conversations are too polished and miss the raw, funny chaos of real life? That’s the exact territory Carnival Personnel occupies. Hosts Biff, Jacques, and Joe have made it their unofficial mission to embrace the beautifully unrefined, treating each episode as a catch-all for whatever is on their minds or in the news. You’ll hear them riff on everything from pop culture and video games to sports and politics, often veering into delightful nothingness. The magic of this comedy podcast isn’t just in the hosts’ chemistry, though that’s a huge part of the appeal. Somehow, they also manage to pull in an incredible array of guests-renowned filmmakers, comic artists, authors, professors, and even the occasional lawyer or politician-all of whom get drawn into the same wonderfully low-stakes, high-laughs atmosphere. It feels less like a formal interview and more like eavesdropping on a hilarious conversation among very cool friends who aren’t afraid to be silly. Tuning in means joining a conversation where the standards are comfortably low but the entertainment value is consistently high, proving that the best discussions often happen when you stop taking yourself so seriously.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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