Sarah Colonna

24/02/2025 34 min

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Sarah Colonna | EP 354Join us for an engaging conversation with Sarah Colonna as she takes us through her incredible journey from stand-up comedian to accomplished writer and author!🌟 In this episode, Sarah shares her experiences on iconic shows like *Chelsea Lately* and *Scare Tactics*. She dives into the evolution of comedy, the challenges of pitching new shows, and the significance of discovering your unique voice in the industry.Sarah also opens up about her marriage, the impact of her books, and her perspective on the current landscape of stand-up specials. Throughout our discussion, she highlights the importance of resilience and hard work in achieving success. Don't miss this inspiring chat!Sarah's SocialsIG: https://www.instagram.com/sarahcolonna1 FB: https://www.facebook.com/sarahcolonna Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sarah Colonna02:44 Transitioning from Stand-Up to Writing07:10 The Evolution of Comedy and Celebrity Culture08:34 Experiences on Scare Tactics11:52 Insights on Writing and Pitching Shows18:30 The Journey of Writing Books20:55 Navigating Marriage and Career23:14 The Impact of Comics Unleashed26:42 Stand-Up Specials in Today's Market29:08 Directing and Collaborating with Friends30:36 Fears and Challenges in the Industry32:29 Advice to Younger Self Takeaways📍Transitioning from stand-up to writing can be anxiety-inducing.📍Comedy has evolved, with a shift from celebrity culture to social media influencers.📍Unique and original content is highly sought after in today's comedy landscape.📍Writing for a daily show leaves no room for testing material beforehand.📍Experiences on shows like Scare Tactics can be both fun and terrifying.📍Writing a book can be a fulfilling way for comedians to share their stories.📍Marriage can bring new perspectives and challenges to a comedian's life.📍Comics Unleashed helped many comedians gain exposure and ticket sales.📍Stand-up specials are evolving, with shorter formats becoming more accepted.📍It's important to remind oneself to keep pushing forward in the industry. Keith's Socials & LinksSupport the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61 Follow Keith on all social media platforms!FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG: https://www.instagram.com/keithreza X: https://www.twitter.com/keithreza TT: https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithrezaCheck out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/ Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!#SarahColonna #StandUpComedy #ChelseaLately #ScareTactics #ComedyJourney #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity #PitchingShows #UniqueVoice #Resilience #HardWork #ComedyEvolution #MarriageTalk #BookImpact #StandUpSpecials #Inspiration #WomenInComedy #Podcast #ComedyFans #EntertainmentIndustry 

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