Comedian Monica Gross Shares Stories of Dating Disasters

Comedian Monica Gross Shares Stories of Dating Disasters

Author: Chris Liddle September 25, 2023 Duration: 56:13

Monica Gross, a comedian based in Toronto, joins Chris Liddle on the podcast to discuss her journey in comedy and finding common ground through humor. Monica shares her experiences as a part-time accountant and part-time comedian, and how she balances both roles. She talks about the challenges of performing comedy and the importance of staying true to oneself. Monica also reflects on the impact of external validation and the recent highlight of having her videos shared by Zach Braff. The conversation delves into the process of creating material and the importance of finding common experiences to connect with the audience. Monica shares some of her dating stories and the humorous moments that arise from these experiences. The episode concludes with a discussion on the Toronto comedy scene and the sense of community it provides. Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicagross22/ Follow or connect with Chris: https://www.invigoratetraining.com/ https://www.instagram.com/christianliddle/ https://chrisliddle.substack.com/



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