Comedy Saved Me
From the creators of the hit shows Takin’ A Walk and Music Saved Me comes a podcast that celebrates the healing power of humor.
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Laughter as Therapy: Comedian Jeff Garlin Shares Heartfelt Stories of Resilience and the Healing Power of Humor (opens the original)
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What if the key to healing lies in laughter? Join host Lynn Hoffman in this captivating episode of Comedy Saved Me as he welcomes the incredibly talented Jeff Garlin, a veteran comedian and actor beloved for his role as Jeff Green on HBO's iconic Curb Your Enthusiasm . This engaging conversation dives deep into Garlin's passion for photography, which has blossomed into his new book, Best Seat in the House . This collection features candid shots of some of the most influential figures in comedy a
Fabrizio Guido : From Running Point to the Comedy Store-Comedy Saved Me-Encore (opens the original)
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Fabrizio Guido — the LA-born actor tearing it up as Jackie Moreno on Netflix’s Running Point opposite Kate Hudson, and recently named to Variety’s 2025 Young Hollywood Impact Report — sits down with Lynn Hoffman on this encore episode to trace his surprising leap from the screen to the stand-up stage. Fabrizio opens up about the night Gabriel Iglesias pushed him into his very first set with two weeks’ notice, what it felt like to bomb (and why he now sees it as freeing), and how growing up steep
Rosalee Mayeux Found Her Punchline After Surviving Everything-Encore Episode (opens the original)
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Before comedy, Rosalee Mayeux walked the runways of New York and Paris as a high-fashion model. Then came cancer, single motherhood, and a total reinvention — this time, with a microphone in hand. On this encore episode of Comedy Saved Me, host Lynn Hoffman talks with Rosalee about turning survival into material, raising two boys in LA with equal parts chaos and humor, and building her debut comedy special, Model Mom , out of the wreckage and wonder of real life. Rosalee opens up about using com
Brian Bates Shares Heartfelt Stories of Resilience, Comedy, and the Healing Power of Laughter in Everyday Life (opens the original)
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What if laughter could truly be the best medicine? Join host Lynn Hoffman in this enlightening episode of Comedy Saved Me , where we dive deep into the healing power of humor with comedian Brian Bates. From the corporate grind to the spotlight of stand-up comedy, Bates shares his remarkable journey, revealing how he transformed personal struggles into relatable comedy that resonates with audiences everywhere. His new special, "Worried," tackles the intricate themes of anxiety, dating apps, and t
Ryan Hamilton: From Trauma to Triumph: How Comedy Saved Me and Healed My Heart (opens the original)
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Have you ever wondered how laughter can emerge from the darkest moments of our lives? In this gripping episode of Comedy Saved Me , host Lynn Hoffman sits down with the incredibly talented comedian Ryan Hamilton, who takes us on a transformative journey from a near-fatal bus accident to discovering the healing power of humor. Growing up in rural Idaho, Ryan has not only made a name for himself in the bustling New York comedy scene but has also been recognized by esteemed publications like The Ne
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