In today's episode, I chat with the hilarious Lena Stone, a San Diego-based comedian who calls herself "the snack bitch" because she's always handing out snacks to her kids! We dive into her fascinating journey into comedy, starting from her elementary school days when she held comedy shows on the playground until a yard duty lady threatened to suspend her for "inciting a riot" - a comedy riot!

Lena shares how she rediscovered her comedy passion years later, her approach to writing, and the comics who inspire her. We also discuss our shared experiences as comedians - from dealing with stage fright to navigating comedy clubs and open mics around San Diego. Plus, don't miss our conversation about how we both approach material about our spouses and families!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction and "things that are things"

01:53 - Lena's journey into comedy and playground comedy "riots"

07:04 - Comedy inspirations and who makes us laugh

11:31 - Current bits Lena is working on (embracing pettiness)

15:08 - Finding material in our relationships

24:20 - What makes Lena unique as a comedian

30:38 - Our thoughts on comedy clubs and open mics in San Diego

35:17 - Lena's background and San Diego comedy scene

42:00 - How I got started in comedy at 69 years old

47:20 - Where to find Lena and upcoming shows

CONNECT WITH US:

• Follow Lena on Instagram: @leedybug
• Catch her at Mission Brewery in Kensington every Saturday!
• Looking for more comedy shows in San Diego? Check out Slap Diego Comedy (co-produced by Lena) at Mission Brewery (Saturdays at 8 PM) and Moniker General in Liberty Station (first and third Thursdays).

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Thank you for joining us for this laugh-filled conversation! If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share with your comedy-loving friends. I'm always on the lookout for funny people to feature, so drop your suggestions in the comments below! New episodes drop every Wednesday.