Episode 161 - Panicking With Sam Evans

Anxiety doesn't always announce itself with a dramatic soundtrack; sometimes it's just the quiet dread of a slightly awkward handshake. Panic Attacking: Comedy & Anxiety Podcast lives in that space, where comedians unpack the strangely universal yet deeply personal stuff that rattles them each week. You'll hear them swap stories about everything from major life transitions to the microscopic social faux pas that replay in your head for days. The conversation is rooted in the specific grind of performing stand-up comedy in New York City, exploring how the very condition that might make someone want to hide in a closet also pushes them onto a stage night after night. This podcast operates on a simple, powerful premise: talking about the things that make us anxious can actually be funny, and more importantly, it makes them feel less isolating. Each episode includes answers to listener questions, blending professional insights from the trenches of comedy with a raw, communal feel. It’s less a lecture and more a late-night hang where the topic just happens to be the weird tricks your brain plays on you. The goal isn't to cure your anxiety but to normalize the conversation around it, using humor as both a lens and a relief valve. You might find yourself laughing in recognition one moment and feeling a genuine sense of shared understanding the next. Tune in for a candid, comedic take on the mental chatter that so many people deal with but few discuss with this much honesty and levity.