Trish and Karen are joined by longtime friend Leanne Morgan as they share their journey and insights into the comedy industry. From their beginnings on the Southern Fried Chicks tour to the challenges they faced as female comedians, they discuss the importance of staying authentic in the industry. 

Discover how economic downturns, support from each other, and career opportunities shaped their comedy careers. Hear about their experiences touring together and the unique circumstances of their first show in Texas.

 Learn about the loyalty and friendship that developed between them and the formation of their own comedy tours. 

Don't miss their stories of performing for multi-generational audiences and the joy of uniting families through comedy.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Episode

02:05 The Southern Fried Chicks Tour: A Milestone in Their Careers

04:19 Challenges and Setbacks in the Comedy Industry

08:16 The Importance of Perception in the Comedy Industry

13:58 Economic Downturns and Their Impact on Comedy

19:27 Appreciating Opportunities and Dealing with Disappointments

25:32 The Power of Friendship and Support in the Comedy Industry

28:17 The Unique Touring Experiences of the Southern Fried Chicks

36:05 The Blessing in Disguise: The End of the Southern Fried Chicks

42:16 Perseverance and Staying True to Oneself in the Comedy Industry

51:16 The Impact of Social Media on Trish and Leanne's Careers

55:11 Bringing Families Together: Performing for Multi-Generational Audiences

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 Takeaways

📍The Southern Fried Chicks tour was a significant milestone in their careers and helped them gain recognition as comedians.

📍They faced challenges and setbacks in the comedy industry, but their friendship and support for each other helped them persevere.

📍Perception is important in the comedy industry, and they wanted to be seen as professional comedians.

📍They experienced economic downturns that affected their opportunities in comedy.

📍They appreciated the opportunities they received, such as TV deals and contests, but also faced disappointments when projects didn't work out.

📍They valued their friendship and the ability to lean on each other for advice and support. The Southern Fried Chicks comedy group provided Karen and Leanne  with unique touring experiences and the opportunity to connect with audiences in beautiful theaters across the South and Midwest.

📍The end of the Southern Fried Chicks was a blessing in disguise, as it allowed Cori and Leanne to pursue their own comedy careers and find success on their own terms.

📍Perseverance and staying true to oneself are key in the comedy industry, and it's important to keep going even when faced with challenges and setbacks.

📍Social media has played a significant role in expanding Karen and Leanne's fan base and connecting with audiences who appreciate their clean and wholesome comedy.

📍Their ability to appeal to multi-generational audiences has been a source of joy and pride for Cori and Leanne, as they are able to bring families together through their comedy.

 

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