This week we are joined by Max Higgins! Max (they/he) is a stand up comedian who performs all over Vermont and travels regularly to do standup in New York and around the Northeast. Max runs a monthly show called Comedy Wolf at Radio Bean in Burlington, Vermont.

Max wrote, produced, and hosted Talk Show with Max Higgins that ran at the Vermont Comedy Club in October 2023. Max was voted Seven Daysies Best Standup Comic 2023 and was runner up in Vermont’s Funniest Comedian Competition 2022 and 2023. You’ve definitely seen Max on your Instagram or TikTok feed! Make sure to check him out!

In this episode we discuss growing up in Boston, moving to and living in Burlington, Vermont, playing sports but liking the arts, coming out as transgender, living in a hyper-progressive environment, the power of clothing, performing stand up comedy, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Max feeling comfortable in his body and improving his posture since transitioning. Give this episode a listen!

Recommendations from this episode:

Pageboy - Elliot Page

The Stand - Stephen King

Phish

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