This week we are joined by Ian Goldstein! Ian is a standup comedian, writer, producer, and editor with years of experience creating content for brands that include New York Magazine, The New Yorker, CBS Interactive, and Nylon. He’s written articles and reported for publications like Entertainment Weekly, Vulture, and Inverse, as well as written humor pieces for the New Yorker, McSweeney’s, Points In Case and Slackjaw. Make sure to check him out!

In this episode, we discuss growing up on Long Island, being Jewish, the similarities between dating and interviewing, bonding with friends over comedy, becoming a comedy writer, being a creator vs an enjoyer of social media, having Crohn’s disease, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about the healthcare industry and the importance of health advocacy and literacy. Give this episode a listen!

Recommendations From The Episode:

How Crohn’s Disease Changed YouTuber MrBeast’s Life

Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

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