This week we are joined by Ariel Elias! Ariel is a standup comedian who has performed on the set of the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, was named a “New Face” at the 2021 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, and has been featured in Rolling Stone, the Washington Post, and on Good Morning America. After catching Jimmy Kimmel’s attention with a viral stand-up clip that displayed her cool, calm, and hilarious composure, he invited Ariel to make her late night television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! In the same week, she also appeared for an interview on the daytime talk show, Sherri. Make sure to check her out!

In this episode, we discuss growing up Jewish in Kentucky, spending Thanksgiving with family vs friends, not feeling like you belong anywhere, having an older brother who fits into any group, being a kid who’s into Jazz, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about the moment that went viral for Ariel, how she processed it, and why she’s ready to put it behind her. Give this episode a listen!

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