Jules Wagner didn't plan on being a comic — her therapist basically prescribed it. After a cancer diagnosis, chemo, and a brutal first attempt at stand-up in Virginia Beach surrounded by frat bros, Jules walked away from comedy entirely. Then she moved to Columbus, gave it one more shot at Crescent Lounge on February 29th, 2023 — and three mics in, Johnny Collins gave her a piece of advice that reshaped her entire approach: "It's never the room. It's always you." In this episode of First Mic, Jules sits down with Ira Cross at Rehab Tavern to talk about getting sucked into the Columbus comedy scene, why knowing yourself makes you funnier, the class that started it all (shout out Paul Stelzer at hashtag Comedy Club), running the Independent Comedy Collective, why she's mean as hell to hecklers and they love her for it, and the "thread head" life. 🎙️ First Mic is a podcast where Columbus comedians share the story of their first time on stage — the bombs, the lessons, and the moment they got hooked. 📍 Recorded at Rehab Tavern — shout out for hosting us. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week and get a front-row seat to the Columbus comedy scene. Follow Jules: - Instagram: @julesmwagner - TikTok: @noteuphoriajules - Threads: @julesmwagner