Fortune Feimster

Who is Fortune Feimster?

Fortune Feimster is an American writer, comedian, and actress. Check out her brand new special "Sweet & Salty" now streaming on Netflix. She can also be heard along with Tom Papa on "What A Joke" on the SiriusXM Netflix channel.

Topics and Timestamps

• 01Fortune discusses her journey from North Carolina to becoming a successful comedian and actress in Los Angeles
• 02She talks about writing and performing her Netflix special 'Sweet & Salty' and the creative process behind it
• 03Fortune opens up about her personal life, relationships, and how her experiences inform her comedy material
• 04She shares stories about working in comedy clubs, touring, and dealing with the pressures of the entertainment industry
• 05Discussion about her podcast 'What A Joke' with Tom Papa on SiriusXM and how they create content together
• 06Fortune talks about finding her voice as a comedian and what it takes to succeed in stand-up comedy
• ▶Fortune introduces her background and path to comedy0:00:00
• ▶Discussion about her Netflix special 'Sweet & Salty'0:15:00
• ▶Fortune talks about comedy club experiences and touring0:35:00
• ▶Conversation about the podcast 'What A Joke' with Tom Papa1:00:00
• ▶Fortune discusses personal life and what feeds her comedy material1:45:00

The Show

Fortune Feimster sits down with Joe to talk about her comedy career and her new Netflix special 'Sweet & Salty'. She's got that infectious energy that makes you understand why she's made it in this brutal industry. Coming from North Carolina, she had to hustle her way to LA and build something real in comedy, which isn't easy for anybody.

The conversation covers a lot of ground about what it takes to develop as a comedian. Fortune talks about the grind of performing at clubs, testing material, bombing, and figuring out what actually works. She's not shy about discussing the personal stuff that feeds her comedy either. Her special pulls from real life experiences and that authenticity is what connects with audiences. She's learned that the best material comes from being honest about who you are and what you've been through.

Joe and Fortune get into the creative side of comedy too. She talks about writing, performing, and how those are actually two different skills that you have to develop separately. There's something cool about hearing her break down the process of putting together a special and what goes into making something work on that level. Plus they touch on her podcast work with Tom Papa on SiriusXM, which shows she's figured out how to diversify as a performer in the modern comedy landscape.

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