In this episode of Only Bombs!, Rachel and I talk about her journey into stand-up comedy, developing her comedic voice, and the challenges that come with getting onstage and learning the craft. We also get into her experiences on Kill Tony, the importance of having supportive people around you, and what she's learned from producing her own comedy shows.
Rachel also opens up about her recovery, how sobriety has changed her life, and the role comedy plays in keeping her motivated and moving forward.
There's a lot more to stand-up than getting onstage and telling jokes. We talk about the discipline, the relationships, the failures, and the work that goes into building something meaningful.
I really enjoyed this conversation and appreciate Rachel taking the time to share her experiences with me.
I hope y'all enjoy it!
-Trey
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Chapters:
00:00 Meet Rachel Faith McMillen
00:48 How Rachel Got Started in Stand-Up Comedy
02:03 Finding Her Voice Through Dark Humor
04:21 Performing on Kill Tony and Building Confidence
08:06 The Art of Writing Stand-Up Comedy
12:33 Childhood, Comedy Influences & Saturday Night Live
15:46 Breaking Into the Austin Comedy Scene
19:34 Why Supporting a Comedian's Dream Matters
21:21 Building Look, But Don't Touch Comedy
27:07 Sobriety, Recovery & Finding Purpose
32:27 Rachel's Experience at Skankfest
34:41 Stage Presence, Crowd Work & Comedy Mistakes
40:19 Overcoming Nerves and Developing Confidence
46:13 Building a Stand-Up Set That Works
52:49 Career Goals, Opening for Headliners & What's Next
Music: 'Suspect Is Missing' by AVBE on #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/c/avbe
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