Bai Ling on House of Karma, Karma & Her Quarantine Romance with Toilet Paper

Actress Bai Ling joins Keith Reza on Reza Rifts for a candid conversation about the independent film House of Karma, karma, energy, and what it really takes to build a lasting career in Hollywood.

In this episode, Bai Ling opens up about playing the mysterious psychic Madame Emerald in House of Karma, why she believes in karma and past lives, and the difference between guerrilla indie filmmaking and big studio productions like Red Corner with Richard Gere. She shares her no-fear approach to acting, never learning the craft in a classroom, refusing to over-prepare, and just being present and truthful in the moment, plus the work ethic that keeps her booked on several movies at once, giving 100 percent whether the paycheck is $5,000 or $1 million.

Bai Ling also tells the wild story behind her directorial debut, My Quarantine Romance with Toilet Paper, a comedy she wrote, directed, financed, and starred in during the COVID-19 pandemic. That includes her 36-hour escape from Kazakhstan when the borders slammed shut, being pulled aside at LAX by police officers who turned out to be big fans, and trading lattes and selfies for toilet paper when the shelves went empty. She also talks about her upcoming tell-all book, My Outrageous Romances in Hollywood, and the grandmother in northern China who taught her unconditional love.

If you are an aspiring actor, filmmaker, or just love honest celebrity interviews, this episode is packed with heart, humor, and Hollywood wisdom.

Guest Info:

Bai Ling is a Chinese-American actress and filmmaker known for The Crow, Nixon, Red Corner, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, and Crank: High Voltage. In House of Karma she plays Madame Emerald, a psychic whose larger-than-life energy steals the movie. Her directorial debut, My Quarantine Romance with Toilet Paper, which she wrote, directed, financed, cast, catered, and starred in during the pandemic, is on the way, along with her book, My Outrageous Romances in Hollywood.

Guest Social Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambailing/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/RealBaiLing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealBaiLing/ Official Website: https://www.officialbailing.com/ TikTok: I am Bai Ling Cameo: I am Bai Ling

Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:51 Co-Stars in House of Karma

01:23 Playing the Psychic Madame Emerald

02:56 Karma, Past Lives, and Energy

04:52 Guerrilla Filmmaking vs. Studio Movies

06:31 Comedy or Horror?

08:34 Always Working: Several Movies at Once

09:34 $5,000 or $1 Million: Same Quality

11:53 Acting Without Training: Be Present

13:52 Directing My Quarantine Romance with Toilet Paper

14:52 Her Book: My Outrageous Romances in Hollywood

15:46 Escaping Kazakhstan During COVID

18:03 Stopped at LAX by Fans

20:46 The Great Toilet Paper Shortage

23:25 Steven Spielberg Wouldnt Do It

27:23 No Fear and an Eight-Minute Monologue

29:20 Her Grandmothers Unconditional Love

31:16 Where to Follow Bai Ling

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Morgan Fairchild: Falcon Crest, Dallas & the Untold Stories of a Hollywood Legend

MORGAN FAIRCHILD. Hollywood legend. TV icon. And she is opening up like never before on Reza Rifts.

From Falcon Crest to Dallas to Friends, Morgan has done it all - and now she is telling the stories you have NEVER heard. The time she improvised with Robin Williams on Mork & Mindy. The day she saved Pee-wee's Big Adventure as a favor for Paul Reubens on Tim Burton's FIRST movie. The comedy legends who taught her everything - Bob Hope, Rodney Dangerfield, George Burns, Milton Berle, Danny Thomas.

But this is not your average celebrity interview. Morgan gets REAL. She opens up about the pressure of carrying a movie, the dark side of fame, a terrifying fan story, the dangers of AI and deepfakes, and the heartbreaking loss of her friend Paul Reubens. Keith shares his own emotional story about his best friend Norm Macdonald. This one hits different.

If you love Hollywood, comedy, and stories you have never heard before, this episode is for you. Hit subscribe and watch till the end - you will not regret it.

Guest Info

Morgan Fairchild is an Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actress with over four decades in the business. She exploded onto the scene in the late 1970s with Search for Tomorrow, Flamingo Road, and Dallas - where she originated the role of Jenna Wade. Then came Falcon Crest, Friends, Mork & Mindy, The Seduction, and the cult classic Pee-wee's Big Adventure. She started in the theater at age ten, is a fierce animal welfare advocate, and co-hosts the podcast Two Bitches from Texas with her sister. A true Hollywood original.

Guest Social Links

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorganFairchildOfficialFanPage/

Official Website: https://www.morganfairchild.com/

Podcast: Two Bitches from Texas - on YouTube and Spotify

Chapters

00:00 Intro - Hollywood Royalty Is Here

04:49 The Fan Story That Will Creep You Out

06:48 Why She Won't Write a Book (Yet)

09:14 How Scripts Have Changed in Hollywood

11:22 What Really Happens Behind the Scenes on Set

13:03 Improvising with Robin Williams - Insane Stories

15:56 The Truth About Chemistry Between Actors

20:29 Comedy Legends Who Taught Her Everything

22:59 The Pressure of Carrying a Movie

25:21 The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood - Wild Set Stories

31:20 The Secret Origin of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

32:32 Money in Hollywood - The Real Story

34:51 Morgan's Secret Obsession: History

36:45 Conspiracy Theories and Historical Mysteries

40:11 Pee-wee's Big Adventure - The Favor That Made History

44:47 Remembering Paul Reubens and Norm Macdonald - Emotional

46:28 Comic Cons, Autographs, and Crazy Fans

47:48 Where to Find Two Bitches from Texas

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Larry Thomas, the Emmy-nominated actor who made "The Soup Nazi" one of the most unforgettable characters in television history, joins Keith Reza on Reza Rifts for a candid conversation about Seinfeld, survival, and a career built on showing up in character.

From his early days growing up in Brooklyn to the strange, winding path that took him from bail bondsman and court investigator to one of the most quoted guest stars in sitcom history, Larry opens up about the iconic audition that changed everything, the legendary improv that created "No soup for you!", and what it was like to walk into the biggest comedy series of the 90s and walk out an Emmy nominee.

He also talks about life after Seinfeld, appearing in Austin Powers, Scrubs, and Drake & Josh, playing the Soup Nazi at conventions and events across the country, writing his book Confessions of a Soup Nazi: An Adventure in Acting and Cooking, and the new projects that keep him creating. Funny, honest, and full of behind-the-scenes stories, this is a Reza Rifts conversation no Seinfeld fan will want to miss.

GUEST INFO

Larry Thomas, born Laurence Tomashoff in Brooklyn, New York, is an American actor best known for his guest role as Yev Kassem, "The Soup Nazi," on the hit sitcom Seinfeld, a performance that earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 1996. Before turning to acting, he worked as a bail bondsman and court investigator. After taking an acting workshop taught by Jeffrey Tambor, he auditioned for the Soup Nazi role in full character wearing a military uniform, winning the part by improvising the now-famous line "No soup for you!" He reprised the role in the Seinfeld series finale. His other credits include Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Scrubs, Drake & Josh, Arrested Development, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, CSI, and the film Postal, plus the live-action video game Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure. He is also the author of Confessions of a Soup Nazi: An Adventure in Acting and Cooking, has written and recorded original songs, and makes personal appearances as the Soup Nazi at conventions and events across the country.

GUEST SOCIAL LINKS

- Website: https://realsoupnazi.com

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome & Introducing Larry Thomas

00:00 Growing Up in Brooklyn

00:00 Bail Bondsman, Court Investigator & the Road to Acting

00:00 The Soup Nazi Audition: Showing Up in Character

00:00 Improvising "No Soup for You!"

00:00 The Emmy Nomination & the Seinfeld Legacy

00:00 Austin Powers, Scrubs & Playing Off Type

00:00 Life as the Soup Nazi at Conventions & Events

00:00 Confessions of a Soup Nazi: The Book

00:00 Music, New Projects & What's Next

00:00 Advice, Life Lessons & Final Thoughts

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Keith Reza sits down with actress Karen Cliche for a fun, wide-ranging conversation that moves from horror movies and Hollywood stories to real-life fears, career pivots, family, and the strange things that stay with us from childhood. Karen talks about her new movie The Ice Cream Man and what it was like acting opposite Eli Roth while he was also directing. She shares how that creative dynamic worked on set, how they built believable parents for the film, and why grounding horror in recognizable family energy makes the chaos hit harder.

The conversation also revisits Karen's work in Thanksgiving and Saw VI, including the physical demands of horror performances and how imagination plays a huge role in selling fear on screen. Beyond film, Karen opens up about life between Canada and Los Angeles, being in the process of applying for a U.S. work visa, her thoughts on fame at conventions, food, health-conscious pizza experiments, protecting kids from exploitation, and even a wild detour into pyramid theories. It's funny, candid, and packed with the kind of unexpected tangents that make Reza Rifts such an entertaining listen.

Guest Info

Karen Cliche is a Canadian actress known for roles in The Ice Cream Man, Thanksgiving, Saw VI, and Mutant X. She has worked across horror, television, and thriller projects for years and brings both humor and honesty to conversations about acting, filmmaking, and life in the industry.

Guest Social Links

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Show and Keith's Blue Screen Glasses Rant

01:51 Introducing Karen Cliche and The Ice Cream Man

04:00 Acting Opposite Eli Roth While He Directs

08:00 Building the Family Dynamic in The Ice Cream Man

12:00 Conventions, Fame, and Horror Fan Culture

16:00 Childhood Fears, Ice Cream Trucks, and Horror Psychology

20:00 Karen's U.S. Visa Plans and Life Between Canada and LA

24:00 Thanksgiving, Horror Performance, and the Oven Scene

28:00 On-Set Moments, Stills, and Funny Behind-the-Scenes Stories

32:00 Pizza Talk, Food, and Everyday Life

36:00 Serious Conversation About Protecting Children

40:00 Pyramid Theories and Final Fun Questions

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Caroline Rhea on Comedy, Sabrina, Stand-Up & Life Unfiltered

Keith Reza sits down with the hilariously candid Caroline Rhea stand-up comedian, actress, voice artist, and TV icon for a wide-open conversation about a career that has spanned decades and refuses to slow down. From her iconic role as Aunt Hilda on Sabrina the Teenage Witch to voicing Linda Flynn-Fletcher on Phineas and Ferb, hosting The Biggest Loser, recurring on NBC's Lopez vs. Lopez, filming her 7th comedy special at the Sydney Opera House, and performing at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival Caroline has done it all, and she's not done yet.

This episode covers the real side of stand-up comedy, the evolution of a career in Hollywood, what it's like to be a woman in the entertainment industry, the joy of live performance, and why Caroline keeps showing up funnier and sharper than ever. Honest, warm, laugh-out-loud funny, and full of genuine insight, this is a Reza Rifts conversation you won't want to miss.

👤 GUEST INFO

Caroline Rhea is a Canadian stand-up comedian, actress, writer, director, and talk show host born April 13, 1964 in Westmount, Québec. She is best known for playing Aunt Hilda Spellman on the ABC hit series Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996–2003) and for voicing Linda Flynn-Fletcher on Disney's beloved animated series Phineas and Ferb. She hosted her own syndicated talk show The Caroline Rhea Show, served as the original host of NBC's The Biggest Loser for three seasons, and has been a regular panelist on Hollywood Squares, Match Game, Name That Tune, and Funny You Should Ask.

Her film credits include Christmas with the Kranks (2004), The Perfect Man (2005), and Hallmark's A Mrs. Miracle Christmas. She holds a recurring role on NBC's Lopez vs. Lopez and recently filmed her 7th stand-up comedy special at the Sydney Opera House. Caroline tours comedy clubs across the world and has performed at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival. Her comedy specials include One Night Stand (HBO), Rhea's Anatomy (Bravo), and Give Me My Remote (Showtime).

🔗 GUEST SOCIAL LINKS

Instagram: @carolinerhea4real … https://www.instagram.com/carolinerhea4real/

X / Twitter: @CarolineRhea … https://x.com/CarolineRhea

TikTok: @carolinerhea4real … https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinerhea4real

Website: carolinerhea.com … https://carolinerhea.com/

🗂️ CHAPTERS

1:52

Welcome Caroline Rhea

3:45

Comedy Origin Story

7:20

The Norm MacDonald Years

14:30

Man on the Moon with Jim Carrey

18:00

The Steve Martin Trilogy 😂

28:00

Living with Asperger's & Comedy

33:30

Losing Norm & Bob Saget

38:00

The Talk Show Chapter

44:00

Sabrina the Teenage Witch Stories

49:00

Comedy vs. Social Media

53:30

Advice to Younger Self & Wrap

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ANTHONY "CITRIC" CAMPOS: From East L.A. Rap to King of the Hill - The Full Story

This week on Reza Rifts, host Keith Reza sits down with one of the most versatile and underrated talents in Hollywood Anthony "Citric" Campos. Actor. Stand-up comedian. East L.A. hip-hop legend. And the voice behind Emilio on the King of the Hill revival.

Citric's story is one of the most real, raw, and inspiring journeys in entertainment. Before the TV credits and film roles, he was just a kid from East Los Angeles hitting open mics, rapping at house parties, and hustling his way into a world that wasn't built for him. In this conversation, he holds nothing back.

We talk about how the nickname "Citric" was born, what it was like working alongside Christian Bale on Harsh Times, getting cast in the cult classic Idiocracy, the experience of voicing a character on one of America's most beloved animated shows, the very real challenges of Latino representation in Hollywood, and so much more.

If you've ever felt like you were grinding in the dark with no one watching this episode is for you.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro & Welcome

1:20 Meet Anthony Citric Campos & The Home Studio

2:20 The Origin of the Nickname "Citric"

3:10 East L.A. House Parties & Hip-Hop Roots

8:00 Breaking Into Hollywood — The Real Grind

18:00 Harsh Times & Working with Christian Bale

28:00 Idiocracy — Behind the Cult Classic

38:00 Voicing Emilio on the King of the Hill Revival

48:00 Latino Representation in Hollywood

56:00 The Breaking Bad Prequel Pitch

1:04:00 Advice for Comedians & Actors

1:10:00 Where to Follow Citric & Sign-Off

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Reza Rifts is the podcast where host Keith Reza stand-up comedian, writer, and entertainer sits down with comedians, actors, musicians, and pop culture legends for unscripted, unfiltered, laugh-out-loud conversations. No teleprompters. No PR handlers. Just real talk, real laughs, and real stories from real people who've lived them.

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Chris Sarandon on The Princess Bride, Fright Night & Surviving Hollywood

Oscar-nominated actor Chris Sarandon joins Keith Reza for a hilarious, wide-ranging conversation about his legendary Hollywood career including the wild story of how a bad New York Knicks draft pick accidentally landed him the role of Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride. From Dog Day Afternoon with Al Pacino to Fright Night, Child's Play, and the voice of Jack Skellington, Chris opens up about auditioning, rejection, "mortgage movies," the Comic-Con explosion, and his lifelong love of cooking.

Guest Info

Chris Sarandon (born July 24, 1942, to Greek immigrant parents) is an American actor and voice artist who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Leon Shermer in Dog Day Afternoon (1975). He is best known as Jerry Dandrige in Fright Night (1985), Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride (1987), Detective Mike Norris in Child's Play (1988), and the speaking voice of Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). A veteran of Broadway (including The Rothschilds and Two Gentlemen of Verona, where he replaced Raul Julia), he also hosts the popular Cooking by Heart podcast.

Notable Works:

🎬 Dog Day Afternoon (1975) — Leon Shermer (Oscar nomination)

🎬 Fright Night (1985) — Jerry Dandrige

🎬 The Princess Bride (1987) — Prince Humperdinck

🎬 Child's Play (1988) — Detective Mike Norris

🎬 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) — Jack Skellington (speaking voice)

🎬 Whispers (1990) — opposite Victoria Tennant

🎬 Dark Tide — where he got scuba certified and dove with real poisonous snakes

Follow Chris:

🌐 Official Website: ChrisSarandon.com … https://www.chrissarandon.com/

🎙️ Cooking by Heart podcast … ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3O5syUs3eBnZ8yNTGvJv0g?app=desktop

📸 Instagram: Chris Sarandon https://www.instagram.com/theofficialchrissarandon/

Chapters

00:00 Intro & Welcome

00:12 How a Bad Knicks Draft Pick Landed Him The Princess Bride

01:40 Horse Training & Stunt Stories on The Princess Bride

04:19 Dog Day Afternoon & the Theater Years

07:31 The High of Live Theater

08:20 Comedy vs. Drama — "Comedy Is Serious Business"

09:57 Fright Night: From "I Can't Do a Movie Called Fright Night"

13:09 How Auditioning Has Changed: Live vs. Self-Tapes

15:48 Handling Rejection & "Mortgage Movies"

17:26 Child's Play, Tom Holland & Skipping the Sequels

19:02 The Comic-Con Explosion

20:52 Autographs & Fan Interactions

21:48 Whispers, Dark Tide & Diving with Real Snakes

24:15 Cooking by Heart: Growing Up Around Food

29:39 Biggest Fears, Intimacy Choreography & Ice Cream

33:04 Where to Find Chris Sarandon

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Peter Outerbridge on Saw VI, Horror Stories & John Candy Memories

Keith Reza sits down with actor Peter Outerbridge for a funny, wide-ranging conversation about his current work, including I Will Find You, Welcome to Derry, and Bet, plus fan-favorite roles in Saw VI, Cool Runnings, ReGenesis, 100 Days in the Jungle, and more. Peter shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with John Candy, surviving the brutal Saw VI death scene, almost having a bigger George A. Romero moment, the pressure of leading a series, and why being kind on set matters. It's a smart, hilarious episode packed with acting insight, horror talk, movie memories, and classic Reza Rifts riffing.

Guest Info

Peter Outerbridge is a Canadian actor from Toronto known for Cool Runnings, Saw VI, Lucky Number Slevin, ReGenesis, Nikita, Orphan Black, and many other film and television roles. He studied theatre at the University of Victoria, co-founded the company Way Off Broadway, and has been a steady presence in film and TV for decades.

Guest Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter_outerbridge/

Chapters

00:00 Intro, stand-up dates, and Peter Outerbridge preview 05:33 Peter Outerbridge joins the podcast 06:18 I Will Find You, Welcome to Derry and Netflix talk 11:01 Binge watching vs weekly TV releases 13:27 Playing wardens, cops, and doing research for roles 15:59 Cool Runnings and memories of John Candy 20:29 The making of Peter's brutal Saw VI death 31:49 George A. Romero and the role that changed 35:58 ReGenesis and the pressure of leading a show 45:22 100 Days in the Jungle behind-the-scenes chaos 53:03 Actors, egos, and professionalism on set 58:07 Theater, bad reviews, and live performance 64:25 Fast food disasters and Peter's final advice

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She Wrote It, Directed It, and Almost Lost Everything Before It Hit 700 Theaters | Stephanie Garvin

She wrote it, directed it, and almost didn't film her own scene after police were called on set. Stephanie Garvin actress, director, and CEO of Hollywood Expansion Corporation joins Keith Reza to break down how she got Holiday Twist into 700+ theaters despite COVID shutdowns, the Hollywood strikes, and Disney stealing half their screens on opening weekend. Plus, her upcoming film Ethan Almighty, the true story of a rescue dog that changed U.S. law, starring Kelsey Grammer and Sean Patrick Flanery.

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GUEST INFO

Stephanie Garvin Actress, Writer, Director, Producer. Founder & CEO of Hollywood Expansion Corporation. Wrote and directed Holiday Twist (2023) starring Sean Astin, Neal McDonough, and Kelly Stables released in 700+ AMC and Regal theaters. Currently producing Ethan Almighty, inspired by the true story of a rescue dog whose survival sparked real anti-cruelty legislation (Ethan's Law). Also Executive Producer on Maserati: The Brothers featuring Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, and Andy Garcia.

Instagram: @stephaniegarvin1… https://www.instagram.com/stephaniegarvin1/ HEC Instagram: @hollywoodexpansioncorporation … https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodexpansioncorporation/ Website: hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com …http://hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com/ Watch Holiday Twist: Amazon Prime | Apple TV | Fandango At Home

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro & Welcome

01:34 Meet Stephanie Garvin

02:10 Arizona Timezone Confusion

05:50 Both Are Cancers — Astrology Talk

08:15 Psychics vs. Eye Doctors Story

11:10 What Is Hollywood Expansion Corporation?

16:30 Making Holiday Twist

19:45 Police Called On Set — The Art Director Story

24:50 Directing Yourself As An Actor

28:00 700 Theaters, AMC, Regal — Then Disney Showed Up

33:00 The Actors & Writers Strike Impact

36:10 Ethan Almighty — The Dog That Changed The Law

40:20 What Projects Does HEC Say Yes To?

43:00 The Mob Doctor Days

46:00 Rapid Fire Questions

49:10 Overcoming Bullying & Changing Her Name

50:17 Where To Find Stephanie & Goodbye

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Kelly MacFarland Reveals the Truth About Stand-Up Comedy, Dark Jokes & Filming Specials

Can dark humor actually heal? 🎤

In this episode of Reza Rifts, host Keith Reza sits down with comedian,

writer, and actress Kelly MacFarland for one of the most hilarious and

unexpectedly insightful conversations in Reza Rifts history.

They go deep on dark humor, serial killers, childhood crime shows, the

pressure of filming a stand-up special, and why the funniest material

often comes from the darkest places. Kelly opens up about her comedy

journey, touring with Johnny Depp, the lost art of clean comedy, and

what it really takes to survive and thrive in the comedy industry.

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unfiltered conversations this episode delivers.

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🎤 GUEST INFO - KELLY MacFARLAND

Kelly MacFarland is a stand-up comedian, writer, actress, and comedy coach delivering bold, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt performance with "best-friend energy." With over 20 years in the industry, she's appeared on Comedy Central, NBC's Last Comic Standing, the Today Show, AXS Gotham Comedy Live, Dry Bar Comedy, Hulu's Up Early Tonight, and Don't Tell Comedy. Her voice is heard on SiriusXM and Spotify.

🎬 Specials: Wit Happens (Amazon Prime Video) · Hot Gnome (YouTube, 2025)

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• 🌐 Website: https://kellymacfarland.com

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• 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kellymackfarland

• 🎶 Hot Gnome (Album): https://music.apple.com/us/album/hot-gnome/1678891234

• 🎶 Album: Hot Gnome —Apple Music …https://music.apple.com/us/album/hot-gnome/1678891234

⏱️ CHAPTERS

03:00 Dark Humor & Serial Killers — Why We Laugh at the Darkest Things

06:01 Dogs & Their Quirks

09:00 The Concept of Serial Killer Comedy — Where's the Line?

12:02 Kelly's Comedy Journey & Origin Story

14:51 How Her Parents Shaped Her Sense of Humor

18:00 Comparing Generations & Parenting Styles

20:54 Milk Cartons & Childhood Memories

22:32 The Milk Carton Kid & America's Most Wanted

24:00 Crime Shows vs. Comedy Specials — The Overlap

25:45 Promoting a Comedy Special — What Works?

27:00 The Pressure & Reality of Filming a Stand-Up Special

30:01 The Art & Craft of Stand-Up Comedy

33:06 The Reality of Performing Live

34:00 The Legacy of Adam Walsh

36:05 Boxing & Personal Experiences

41:11 Debate Class Dilemmas

44:15 The Art of Clean Comedy

46:56 Touring with Johnny Depp — The Inside Story

51:21 The Challenges of Comedy Introductions

54:29 Ego & Self-Perception in Comedy

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