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Laughter, Lessons and Longing: Alexa's Experiences with Comedy and Jiu-Jitsu

Zach Kaufman and Neil Disyamonthon Season 2 Episode 80

In this week's episode, we have a special guest and long-time friend of the podcast, Alexa Beurger. Tune in as Zach and Alexa discuss their experiences with stand-up comedy and martial arts (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muy Thai, wrastlin'). 

Some topics include:

- Situational awareness, stage-freight, perfectionism

- Being in conversation with the audience. What makes a good audience?

- How stand-up changed the way we see the world and ourselves

- Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling and stand-up as art forms and modes of expression

- The need for community and non-sexualized physical intimacy