This week we are joined by Mort Burke. Mort is a Los Angeles based comic, actor and writer. His first special and album "Spiritually Filthy" was released with the 800 Lb Gorilla label on Youtube, Itunes and Spotify in March 2023. It's a hilarious and personal look at sobriety, spirituality and having a unique name. Mort was an ensemble cast member on Drunk History and has been on shows like Mythic Quest, Lady Dynamite, The Mindy Project, Workaholics, Enlisted, and Comedy Bang Bang as well as writing for and appearing on With Bob and David on Netflix. Be sure to check him out! 

In this episode we discuss growing up in St. Louis, moving to Chicago and Los Angeles, the LA entertainment scene vs the New York City scene, acting, inspiring sitcoms such as Get a Life and the Simpsons, improv vs stand up comedy, being around funny people growing up, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about making life moves after the age of thirty. Give this episode a listen!

Recommendations From The Episode: 

Mythic Quest - Apple TV

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

You - Netflix

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