Eric Walsh is a standup-comedian based in Manhattan.

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(00:00) Wisconsin to Wall Street

(02:30) Life Inside Investment Banking

(05:15) Studying Abroad Sparks Doubt

(07:20) Panic, Pressure, and the Path Not Taken

(10:40) Autobiographical Memory and Affantasia

(13:30) Choosing to Quit

(15:55) The Reading That Changed Everything

(18:20) Discovering Comedy Through Curiosity

(20:35) First Open Mic, First High

(23:00) Building a Writing System

(26:15) Day Structure and Sacred Absorption

(29:45) Breaking Into the Comedy Scene

(32:20) Comedy Community and Mentorship

(35:40) The Craft vs. Recognition

(39:00) On Success, Alignment, and No Regrets

Mia Vallet is an actress based in New York City.

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(00:00) Moving to New York

(02:30) First Acting Job

(05:10) Starting Out in NYC

(07:10) Parental Support and Early Struggles

(09:15) Questioning the Dream

(11:20) Discovering Acting Is Viable

(13:25) First Role and Childhood Inspiration

(16:00) High School and Theater Identity

(18:10) Conservatory Challenges and Growth

(21:40) Post-Graduation Confusion

(24:50) Dealing With Doubt and Persistence

(28:10) What Makes a Great Actor

(32:45) The Emotional Toll of Performing

(37:00) The Shy Kid on Stage

(44:10) Advice to Younger Self

Humzah Choudry is a stand-up comedian based in Brooklyn, NY.

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(00:00) Moving to New York

(02:05) Early Tech Struggles

(04:00) Bootcamp Breakthrough

(06:00) Oil Rig Realizations

(08:10) Discovering Comedy as a Kid

(10:00) Finally Trying Stand-Up

(12:05) Learning from Bombing

(13:45) Starting to Build Community

(15:30) Balancing Stability and Hustle

(18:10) The Importance of Indie Shows

(20:00) What Makes Great Comedy

(22:40) Handling Rejection and Feedback

(25:10) NYC’s Best Comedy Venues

(27:00) Financial Reality of Stand-Up

(30:20) Advice to My Younger Self

Music: Lo-Fi Beat by YellowTree -- https://freesound.org/s/483907/