Suzi Chicago's Podcast | Episode 16: Ed Hearton on Being Unapologetically "A Lot." Media

In today&;s episode, I sit down with the delightful Ed Hearton (Eduardo, as I call him), a local comic who&;s so much more than just a man with a fantastic mustache. From his "Little Mermaid" roots in Brazil to our shared love for the "diva" lifestyle, we&;re exploring why some of us are just "a lot", and why that&;s exactly how we like it.We dive into Ed&;s journey through film school and the drag world, but the real mystery is why he thinks my life is a sitcom waiting to happen. Between my husband&;s tactical knife business and my history as a chicken judge, he might be onto something. Plus, I finally tell the full story of Sam, the plastic skeleton who got me kicked out of the Roman Coliseum and nearly landed me in federal prison over a Facebook ID check. Trust me, you can&;t make this stuff up.

⏱️ Episode Timeline & Highlights[01:49] – Why I&;m not a "joiner" and my lifelong fear of being controlled[03:26] – Eduardo&;s "Little Mermaid" origin story from Brazil[11:58] – The Sitcom Pitch: Chickens, tactical knives, and late-in-life comedy[16:37] – Sam&;s Facebook crisis: Why my skeleton needed a state ID[17:42] – Getting kicked out of the Coliseum by the "Carbonara"[30:37] – The Divine Goddess vs. The Mean Girl in drag[41:51] – Spackle and bronzer: Finding my inner diva at 70[50:00] – Ed&;s comedy evolution and what makes us "a lot"[58:30] – Why laughter is better than self-help[01:05:00] – Final thoughts on embracing your inner everything

Links & Resources Mentioned

• Book: The Heroine&;s Journey by Maureen Murdock• Check out Ed&;s shows around San Diego

Closing ThoughtsIf you enjoyed this episode, hit the like and subscribe button! And if you&;re feeling extra sweet, leave a review or share this episode with that one friend who is also "a lot." Life&;s too short not to embrace being everything and nothing all at once. See you next time for more laughs and chaos!