Solo Spotlight Ep 46 | Alex Jocko: Balancing Comedy, Family & Producing Edmonton’s Funniest Shows

01/08/2025 1h 11min Temporada 2 Episodio 51
Solo Spotlight Ep 46 | Alex Jocko: Balancing Comedy, Family & Producing Edmonton’s Funniest Shows

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In this Solo Spotlight episode, Ryan sits down with comedian, producer, and instructor Alex Jocko for a hilarious and raw conversation about the comedy grind, motherhood, and the art of hosting shows that keep Edmonton laughing. From her theatre roots to co-running Canada’s longest-running free comedy show, Alex shares the unfiltered truth about building a career in stand-up while juggling family life.We dive into:🎭 Her journey from musical theatre to stand-up👩‍👦 Balancing motherhood with late-night comedy gigs🎟 Producing shows like Underdog Comedy, The Standup Show, and Help, I’m Joking📏 Building a tight five, crowd work, and stage presence💬 How comedians find their voice and handle hecklers🔥 The hidden challenges of being a woman in comedyIf you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to grind in the comedy scene while raising a family, this episode is a must-watch.📍 Underdog Comedy Show – Thursdays, 9PM, Black Dog Freehouse🎟 The Standup Show – Fridays, Grindstone Theatre🎥 Help, I’m Joking – Professional tapings of local comics🔗 Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexjockojokes/📲 Follow Spare Bedroom Studios: @spare_bedroom_studios💬 Like, comment, and share your favorite moment!🔗 Start Your Podcast Today: We're powered by RSS.com — the easiest way to launch and grow your podcast. Use our affiliate link to support the show and start your own audio empire today.LINK - https://rss.com/?via=9f1700#SoloSpotlight #AlexJocko #StandupComedy #ComedyPodcast #WomenInComedy #EdmontonEvents #CanadianComedy #SpareBedroomStudios #PodcastInterview #ComedyGrind

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