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Show Notes
This week on the Strong New York Podcast, Kenny Santucci is joined by comedian, impressionist, actress, and media host Andrea Lopez. Andrea gained national recognition as a semi-finalist on NBC’s Bring The Funny and has built a following of over 700K fans, with her viral Kourtney Kardashian TikTok surpassing 15 million views. She also co-hosts the Big Wigs Podcast.
Kenny and Andrea discuss why more comedians are turning to fitness to manage anxiety, depression, and the mental grind of stand-up, as well as the importance of real community and connection in a post-pandemic world. Andrea also shares how her multicultural background and social media presence helped shape her career, her evolving goals from SNL to writing and producing, and what it takes to navigate internet fame.
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
00:28 Comedians and Fitness
01:52 Nicole and Community
04:55 Pandemic Connection
06:29 Roots and Culture
10:17 Comedy Dark Side
13:00 Fitness Journey and Cities
14:34 Mexican Food Debate
16:50 Impressions Origin Story
20:22 Career Goals and Writing
24:25 Comedian Rankings Game
29:31 Conspiracies and Comedy
32:11 Social Media Hustle
33:48 Legos to Content
34:29 Vulnerability Sells
35:30 Viral Fitness Absurdity
37:21 Comedy Grind Stories
40:34 Political Correctness
45:00 Offense and DMs
46:23 Skipping the Super Bowl
48:17 NYC Restaurants Rant
50:15 Where Else to Live
55:38 Sunshine vs Winter
56:44 Impressions Showcase
01:01:24 Names and Identity
01:04:42 Italian Identity Wrap