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Jen Nafziger is a writer, comedian, event host, and producer.
An American expat living in Portugal, she masterfully blends dark humor with existential reflection in both her stand-up shows and books with a daring and refreshingly bold mix.
Every second is worth your attention. Her work might just help you through your own existential crisis.
Meet Jen Nafziger!
Table Talks:
https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/
Guest:
https://www.instagram.com/jenthestoryteller/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKBFBKSK
Mixing board games and card games to unlock interesting conversations over the game table.Subscribe to be surprised with never-before-seen stories
#boardgamestabletalks #standupcomedy #darkhumor #therapyhumor #existentialhumor
(00:00) Introduction
(07:16) How did stand-up comedy start for you?
(09:37) What were your comedic influences?
(12:17) How do you know a joke is ready for The Stage?
(14:56) What were the Best and the Worst Audience reactions you ever had?
(17:57) Are there differences between audiences in different geographies?
(19:16) What are your humor limits?
(22:43) How did you find a connection between Humor and Existential Crisis?
(26:14) How does Humor work in bad times?
(30:07) The Inspiration to be a Book Author
(38:49) Living as an expat in Portugal
By with João RicardoJen Nafziger is a writer, comedian, event host, and producer.
An American expat living in Portugal, she masterfully blends dark humor with existential reflection in both her stand-up shows and books with a daring and refreshingly bold mix.
Every second is worth your attention. Her work might just help you through your own existential crisis.
Meet Jen Nafziger!
Table Talks:
https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/
Guest:
https://www.instagram.com/jenthestoryteller/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKBFBKSK
Mixing board games and card games to unlock interesting conversations over the game table.Subscribe to be surprised with never-before-seen stories
#boardgamestabletalks #standupcomedy #darkhumor #therapyhumor #existentialhumor
(00:00) Introduction
(07:16) How did stand-up comedy start for you?
(09:37) What were your comedic influences?
(12:17) How do you know a joke is ready for The Stage?
(14:56) What were the Best and the Worst Audience reactions you ever had?
(17:57) Are there differences between audiences in different geographies?
(19:16) What are your humor limits?
(22:43) How did you find a connection between Humor and Existential Crisis?
(26:14) How does Humor work in bad times?
(30:07) The Inspiration to be a Book Author
(38:49) Living as an expat in Portugal