Description
This week, Trevor and Eugene are joined by comedian Tina Friml for a hilarious and surprisingly moving conversation.
Tina talks about growing up with cerebral palsy, how Vermont's theater scene led her to stand-up, and the moment she realized the world saw her disability differently than she did.
Along the way, the three swap stories about dating, social media, life on the road, and why the best comedy often comes from life's most uncomfortable moments.
This episode is full of hilarious stories, unexpected insights and an honest conversation about resilience, creativity and embracing who you are.
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00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - Why Tina Left New York for Boston
07:15 - Kink, Nerd Culture & Alternative Communities
13:45 - Anime, Fandoms & Escapism
20:00 - Growing Up Backstage in the Theater
32:00 - Childhood, Imagination & Finding Comedy
37:15 - Living with Cerebral Palsy
43:00 - The Birth That Changed Everything
46:00 - How People See Disability
49:30 - Everyday Frustrations & Public Perception
54:00 - Babies, Dogs & Unexpected Reactions
56:30 - The Roast Joke That Changed Everything
01:10:30 - The Upside of Being Different
01:15:00 - Comedy, Identity & Breaking Stereotypes
01:24:00 - Pity Laughs vs Real Laughs
01:29:00 - The Secret Behind Tina's Comedy Timing
01:34:00 - Following Dave Chappelle at the Comedy Cellar
01:41:00 - Why Stand-Up Feels Like Home
01:48:00 - Living the Bonus Round
01:54:00 - The Meaning of Being an Inspiration
01:58:00 - Dating with a Disability
02:13:00 - Is Social Media Hurting Comedy?
02:28:00 - Final Thoughts