Taylor Tomlinson | Netflix Specials, After Midnight & Mental Health in Stand-Up Comedy
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Show Notes
In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the life and career of American stand-up comedian Taylor Tomlinson. Join us as we explore her incredible journey from taking a stand-up class and performing in church basements at just 16 years old, to becoming one of the highest-grossing touring comics in the industry. We break down her four hit Netflix stand-up specials—Quarter-Life Crisis, Look At You, Have It All, and Prodigal Daughter—alongside her milestone run as the host of the CBS late-night show After Midnight. Tune in to hear how Tomlinson masterfully utilizes observational comedy and self-deprecation to navigate topics like her strict Christian upbringing, her journey coming out as a bisexual comedian, and her personal mental health struggles, including her bipolar disorder diagnosis. Whether you discovered her viral stand-up routines on TikTok, are eagerly awaiting her debut book Actually, Nevermind, or have followed her since her days as a finalist on Last Comic Standing, this episode covers everything that landed this superstar on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
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