Suzi Chicago's Podcast | Episode 14: Fired for Being Funny with Chrissy Castro Media

In today&;s episode, I sit down with the sharp and hilarious Chrissy Castro, a San Diego comic who started her comedy journey just a year ago after being fired for writing a "casual email" from Hawaii! Chrissy shares her incredible transition from corporate creative director to stand-up comedian, and how getting removed from her position for trying to be funny in an email actually pushed her to finally pursue her secret dream of doing comedy.We dive into Chrissy&;s unique background, which includes growing up on a Florida farm, spending most of her life in Nashville, and now making San Diego her home. She opens up about her comedy process, why she goes through periods of avoiding other comics to prevent accidentally stealing material, and how her immigrant boyfriend, Ray, provides endless material with his adorable English mix-ups. We also discuss surfing culture, parking lot friendships, the reality of open mics, and why Chrissy believes kids should wear suits and adults should wear pyjamas!Episode Timeline Highlights00:00 - Introduction: Someone threw up before I went on stage!03:16 - Meet Chrissy Castro: From Florida farm to San Diego comedy05:12 - Why I might move to Nashville (and why Chrissy left)11:45 - Chrissy&;s origin story: Fired for a funny email from Hawaii15:08 - Taking Lisa Gilbert&;s comedy class and running the light19:34 - Featuring at Lestat&;s and finding her comedy voice24:28 - The art of writing jokes vs. being a comedy parrot30:13 - Corporate gigs and that special tension in the room34:14 - Bombing at an improv show, then killing at Mic Drop38:17 - Ray&;s greatest hits41:08 - Nothing is off limits: Comedy about family and relationships47:23 - Surfing, parking lot friends, and the bathrobe lifestyleCONNECT WITH US:Follow Chrissy on all social media @chrissyteehees Catch Chrissy at her upcoming shows:Comedy Heights in Normal Heights - Hosting January 9th & 10thFeaturing regularly at Lestat&;s - Check her socials for dates!Looking for comedy shows in San Diego? Check out Mic Drop Comedy, Lestat&;s, The Grand Comedy Club, and Comedy Heights!FINAL THOUGHTS:Thank you for joining us for this fun conversation with Chrissy! Her story proves that sometimes the worst moments (like getting fired) can lead to the best decisions.

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