**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 74 – Caroline O’Donoghue**

In Episode 74 – Alison talks to writer Caroline O’Donoghue about professions you don't see in porn, shock-humour, tarot cards, digital detox retreats, burning down houses, Jacqueline Wilson, boring food opinions, working in the ‘mid-tier, free bagel’ advertising world, spamming the internet, advertising campaigns for Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow, the allure of creepy people, leaking comedy sets, using your platform and competition in the industry.

Follow Caroline on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Czaroline) for information on upcoming writing projects. Promising Young Women is available now. Caroline’s podcast, Sentimental Garbage is on all major podcast hosts.

Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest tour dates.

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