Ever wonder what it takes to turn awkward moments into comedy gold? In this episode of the Suzi Chicago Podcast, I sit down with comedian Paula Kosiensky to talk about her journey through stand-up, building confidence on stage, and performing at top comedy festivals like Laughing Skull and the Nashville Comedy Festival.
Episode Timeline
[1:22] - Banter with Fun Bobby and welcoming comedian Paula Kosiensky
[4:55] - Discovering Paula’s comedy and her Dry Bar special
[11:40] - Applying for comedy festivals and chasing stage time
[18:12] - Paula’s surreal experience performing at the Nashville Comedy Festival
[25:35] - How comedians handle imposter syndrome in big moments
[33:08] - Paula’s favorite comics, inspirations, and lessons from the stage
[40:50] - Wrapping up with laughter and what’s next for Paula
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