Life In Bold with Ben Hawes Ben Hawes

In today’s episode, Ben interviews 8-year New York City stand-up comedian, Sunny Laprade. As a 23-year-old comedian, Sunny knows a TON about what it takes to build a comedy career, and she has a vast knowledge of comedy legends and role models in the space. We talk about things like how we want to get paid for comedy, advice for newer comedians, experiences going viral online and understanding the social media algorithms, our comedy role models and stories where comedy has helped save Sunny’s life, John Mulaney as a comedy role model, the poor joke writing behind some of comedy’s most transphobic jokes, Dave Chapelle, and much more!



Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Seann Cantatore, head to YouTube to watch the After Party! Lots of fun over there!



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This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is a musical comedian and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.



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You Can Find Ben Hawes (Host) Here:  

I post daily comedy videos and document my comedy & business life! 

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You Can Find Sunny Laprade (Guest) Here:  

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnylcomedy



I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold.



-Ben Hawes



Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Jilberto Soto is an amazing and accomplished New York City stand-up comedian. I met Jilberto a year ago when he was opening for Jimmy Schatz at the Stonewall Inn. He was so funny and his comedy was compelling, and now I know why. It's empowering, it's self-love, and it's power. Don't try to tell Jilberto that he is anything less than amazing. It's inspiring!

Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Jilberto Soto, head to YouTube to watch the After Party-- Lots of fun over there!

THANK YOU for listening!! Subscribe here to get the latest! What are your thoughts on today's show?! DM the pod on Instagram or comment below to share what you feel. I'd love to know!

This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is a musical comedian and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.



You Can Find Life In Bold Here:

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Subscribe on YouTube:  @lifeinboldpod 



You Can Find Ben Hawes (Host) Here:

I post daily comedy videos and document my comedy & business life!

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/laughwithben

Subscribe On YouTube:  @laughwithben



You Can Find Jilberto Soto (Guest) Here:

I love when our listeners go and support our guests! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilbertosoto



I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold. -Ben Hawes



Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Ahh, the one and only Julia Schroeder. I love this girl. An Improviser, Actor, and all-around funny person who I've admired for about a year now. Julia is a heavy hitter in the New York City improv and comedy scenes-- but she has quite a story. She's so funny but we also get deep in this episode about body image stuff, as well as what she hopes people feel when they are watching her perform.



I saw Julia do a show at the People's Improv Theater in New York City and it was amazing to see her do her thing. Make sure to follow her on all socials to get info about her future shows.



Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Seann Cantatore, head to YouTube to watch the After Party! Lots of fun over there!



THANK YOU for listening!! Subscribe here to get the latest!  

 

What are your thoughts on today's show?! DM the pod on Instagram or comment below to share what you feel. I'd love to know!   



This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is a musical comedian and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.



You Can Find Life In Bold Here: 

We post highlights, clips, and bonus content  

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lifeinboldpod 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeinboldpod 

Subscribe on YouTube:  @lifeinboldpod    



You Can Find Ben Hawes (Host) Here:  

I post daily comedy videos and document my comedy & business life! 

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/laughwithben

Subscribe On YouTube:  @laughwithben  



You Can Find Seann Cantatore (Guest) Here:  

I love when our listeners go and support our guests!  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliaeschroeder



I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold.   



-Ben Hawes



Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Seann Cantatore is a New York City Based musical comedian and a damn good one at that! She is a role model to me and shows me just how good and funny music can be! A dainty pianist, a mad New Yorker, and someone who shaved her pubes for nothing (link to the music video below), Seann made me almost pass out from laughing -- she is seriously funny.

Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Seann Cantatore, head to YouTube to watch the After Party! Lots of fun over there!

THANK YOU for listening!! Subscribe here to get the latest!

What are your thoughts on today's show?! DM the pod on Instagram or comment below to share what you feel. I'd love to know!

This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is a musical comedian and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.

You Can Find Life In Bold Here:
We post highlights, clips, and bonus content
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lifeinboldpod
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeinboldpod
Subscribe on YouTube:  @lifeinboldpod 

You Can Find Ben Hawes (Host) Here:
I post daily comedy videos and document my comedy & business life!
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/laughwithben
Subscribe On YouTube:  @laughwithben

You Can Find Seann Cantatore (Guest) Here:
I love when our listeners go and support our guests!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanncantatore

WATCH "I SHAVED MY PUBES FOR NOTHING" By SEANN HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ2cTWEzhbg

I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold.

-Ben Hawes

Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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Today I'm with NYC comedian and storyteller, Jimmy Schatz. I met Jimmy in early 2023 when I visited his solo show at The Stonewall Inn -- the show totally showed me the value of growing your audience organically, and that comedy doesn't have to fit in some kind of small little tiny box!



Jimmy is a movie buff, a born and raised New Yorker, and a very authentic & sweet human. Make sure to follow his Instagram for future shows!

 

What are your thoughts on today's show?! DM the pod on Instagram or comment below to share what you feel. I'd love to know!   



This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is an entrepreneur, performer, and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.   



You Can Find Life In Bold on YouTube Here: 

We post highlights, clips, and bonus content.

Subscribe on YouTube:  @lifeinboldpod    



You Can Find Ben Hawes (Host) Here:  

I post daily comedy skits, clips, and songs!

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/laughwithben

Subscribe On YouTube:  @laughwithben  



You Can Find Jimmy Schatz (Guest) Here:  

I love it when our listeners go and support our guests!  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmyschatzisfunny



I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold.   



-Ben Hawes



Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Today we're chatting all things BOLD with NYC up-and-coming stand-up comedian, Natalie Fill. We chat about growing up queer, what it's like to date in NYC, building a career in comedy, and standing boldly in your dreams and aspirations.



THANK YOU for listening!! New Episodes Every Other Monday! Subscribe here to get the latest! What are your thoughts on today's show?! DM the pod on Instagram or comment below to share what you feel. I'd love to know!



This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is an entrepreneur, performer, and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.



You Can Find Life In Bold Here:

We post highlights, clips, and bonus content

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lifeinboldpod

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeinboldpod

Subscribe on YouTube:  @lifeinboldpod 



You Can Find Ben Hawes (Host) Here: I host a daily show on social media called "The Ben Hawes Show"

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/laughwithben

Subscribe On YouTube:  @laughwithben



You Can Find Natalie Fill (Guest) Here:

I love when our listeners go and support our guests!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliefill_



I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold.

-Ben Hawes



Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012Artist: http://incompetech.com/