Picture yourself rummaging through old mixtapes and stumbling upon the soundtrack of your youth. That's where we kick things off with Carmen Lynch, a strikingly hilarious New York City comedian who joins me to reminisce about the power of music and its uncanny ability to teleport us back to the days of high school dances and first crushes. We unpack how tunes from our formative years carve out a permanent nook in our memories and why "Lightning Crashes" can stir up a whirlwind of nostalgia.
Wander with us through the trials of navigating high school's social labyrinth, and how a transformation in stature—from being the shortest in the crowd to towering in heels—sparked changes in my dating life and self-perception. Carmen shares her comedic metamorphosis when performing stand-up in Spanish, revealing the vibrancy of a dual-language set. We also swap tales of musical influences from our parents, taking us from John Denver's country roads to Julio Iglesias' Latin charm, and the minor urban irritations that can fray the nerves of even the most seasoned city-dwellers.
Our episode crescendos with a backstage pass to Carmen's warm encounter with Jimmy Fallon, offering a rare glimpse of the camaraderie that thrives behind the scenes of late-night television. We then shine the spotlight on the upcoming adventures of her comedy tour and the anticipation surrounding her dual-language comedy special. So, turn up the volume on your favorite '80s playlist, let the laughter take hold, and join us for an episode that's as much an ode to the bygone days of mixtapes and teen idols as it is a conversation about the enduring hilarity and heart of stand-up comedy.
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