Listen "Ep. 182 - ‘Going Full-Time in Comedy’ with Kate Hammer"
Episode Synopsis
This week, Jamie sits down once again with comedian and writer Kate Hammer for a funny, honest and wide-ranging chat about navigating life as a freelancer in 2025. Since she was last on the podcast, Kate has gone full-time as a stand-up comic and writer and is now literally a government-approved comedian on a global talent visa.Kate spoke about:🎤 Making the jump into stand-up and building a career on your own terms💸 The financial pressures and uncertainties of freelance life🤝 Why community and collaboration matter so much in comedy🧠 Perfectionism, burnout and trying to keep going in a tough industry📑 Her time working on River City, moving into screenwriting, and creating a comedy sketch group✈️ And her unforgettable recent airport sagaA brilliant episode packed with laughs, honesty and a relatability every creative will connect with. Links:Kate Hammer:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/katethehammer/Link to all Kate's upcoming shows https://bio.site/katethehammerGet Your Goat Comedy (Kate’s sketch group):https://www.instagram.com/getyourgoatcomedy/🌍 Stay Connected with Just Get A Real Job🔗 Website: linktr.ee/Justgetarealjobpodcast💙 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/justgetarealjob📸 Instagram: instagram.com/justgetarealjob🎬 TikTok: tiktok.com/@justgetarealjob🐦 X (Twitter): twitter.com/justgetarealjob🎧 Spotify: Just Get A Real Job on Spotify🍏 Apple Podcasts: Just Get A Real Job on Apple Podcasts
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