On this episode of The Mike Murphy Show featuring John Grimes, we sit down with comedian and actor Mike Estime, best known for his roles in Everybody Hates Chris and Netflix’s The Upshaws. Mike opens up about his journey from Washington, D.C. to New York City, the tough lessons learned after being booed at Showtime at the Apollo, and how working cruise ships helped shape his craft. We dive into the struggles of the entertainment industry, the criticism that comes from those too afraid to chase their own dreams, and the challenges he’s faced with identity and perception on stage. The conversation also explores Dave Chappelle’s rise, what makes a great special, and the delicate balance between caring and not caring as a comic. To top it off, Mike shares the story of how he self-financed and filmed his own comedy special at the legendary Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, California. Don’t miss this raw, insightful, and hilarious conversation.
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