Episode 004 PERSONA BITS – Ashley Gavin: “I’m a robot…what am I going to do, knit?”

Episode 004 PERSONA BITS – Ashley Gavin: “I’m a robot…what am I going to do, knit?”

Author: Jeff McBride & Harrison Tweed May 25, 2017 Duration: 1:05:46
Ashley Gavin is a robot--a high-energy, high impact, hysterically funny, lesbian robot. Many of her fantastic jokes hit hard because she's so good at communicating who she is and what she's about within seconds of getting on stage, so we dedicated this episode to "Persona Bits", i.e. jokes that only work once the audience knows the comic (or the comedic persona). Jeff and Harrison hope you love this as much as they loved recording it. You’d better! ABOUT THE GUEST COMIC Ashley Gavin is a New York-based, nationally touring comedian. Her comedy has been featured on FOX, AXS TV, SeeSo, and SiriusXM Comedy. Ashley has headlined at colleges and clubs around the country, including her recent breakout (sold-out) performance at Carolines. She's also taken part in some of the most prestigious festivals and showcases including NBC's Stand Up For Diversity, Comedy Central Comics To Watch, and New York's Funniest. FEATURED BITS IN THIS EPISODE: - Wanda Sykes - Gay vs. Black (I'ma Be Me, HBO 2009) - Ashley Gavin - Electric Fence - Ashley Gavin - Mike Pence - Patrice O'Neal - Egg On Your Head (Elephant In The Room, Comedy Central, 2011) - Harrison Tweed - Animal Rights Special thanks to Wanda Sykes, Patrice O’Neal’s ghost, and (forever) Salt ‘N Peppa for all of our unreservedly fair use. And lastly… CHECK OUT ASHLEY GAVIN AT: - ashgavs.com (bookings and other info) - facebook.com/ashgavs - twitter.com/ashgavs - instagram.com/ashgavs - instagram.com/gaygirlstraightgirl/ (her web series)

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