In this episode, Jess talks to New York Comedian Ariel Elias. Her debut special, "A Jewish Star," is now streaming. Ariel talks about growing up in Kentucky, her journey as a standup, bombing on stage, rejection hacks, and what it's like to perform in different cities. After catching Jimmy Kimmel's attention with a viral stand-up clip (You know, the one where she drinks the heckler's beer), he invited Ariel to make her late-night debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live, which received over one million views on YouTube.

Host: Jess Kaplan @nopesanddreamspod

Guest: Ariel Elias - IG @Ariel_comedy

A Jewish Star special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f26mysL_kg

Original Music: Ariana and the Rose @Arianaandtherose

Edited by: Peter Ney

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