Hi Everyone!

Happy Monday! This week I welcome comedian Ibo Brewer to the show. Ibo is a former Marine and is originally from the Midwest, and he recently finished wrapping his appearance on VetTV’s Military Funny. Check it out! For more info about Ibo’s appearance on VetTV, follow him on Instagram by clicking here.

We also talked about the next Art Deco Comedy Hour. The Art Deco Comedy Hour is a monthly stand up comedy showcase that I produce, and it features stand up comedians from all over the world including today’s guest Ibo Brewer!

Tickets to the Art Deco Comedy Hour are free but donations are encouraged. Make plans now to join us at 8 PM on May 18th. Get your FREE ticket here!

The American Legion’s Post 43 is located in the heart of Hollywood, CA. Hollywood Post 43 is “part of the American Legion, the nation’s largest wartime veterans organization devoted to serving vets, youth and the community.” It’s also a great venue for live stand up comedy! Check us out on May 18th!

Also in today’s episode, I talk about my journey living with the autoimmune diseases, Scleroderma and Sarcoidosis, and some of the exciting changes to my occupational therapy.

Living with scleraderma and sarcoidosis is a challenge I meet every day and my ability to find humor in it is one of the reasons I started doing stand up comedy. Finding humor in the challenges we face has helped me so much I want to share my story with you. That’s what this podcast is about so if you have yet to subscribe to The Karen Vasquez Show then please do!

Thank you for listening! and don’t forget to like, subscribe and share!

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Hi Everyone!

This week I welcome Joe Moran. Joe wears many hats; he is an actor, stand up comedian, writer, photographer, and producer. Raised in La Grange, IL (a western suburb of Chicago) Joe attended Lyons Township high school and went to Columbia College in Chicago. After college Joe moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. A resident Los Angeles today Joe’s been featured in several national TV commercials.

Today we talk about Joe’s recent mock post game press conferences he does from the point of view of a frustrated Chicago White Sox fan.

We also recap last month’s Art Deco Comedy Hour, which I produce. The show is a monthly stand up comedy showcase and features comedians from all over the world.

Tickets to the Art Deco Comedy Hour are free but donations are encouraged. Make plans now to join us at 8 PM on May 18th. Get your FREE ticket here!

The American Legion’s Post 43 is located in the heart of Hollywood, CA Hollywood Post 43 is “part of the American Legion, the nation’s largest wartime veterans organization devoted to serving vets, youth and the community.” It’s also a great venue for live stand up comedy! Check us on May 18th!

Also in today’s episode, I clarify what I did during the time I was in the United States Navy. We also talk my journey living with the autoimmune diseases, Scleroderma and Sarcoidosis.

Living with scleraderma and sarcoidosis is a challenge I meet every day and my ability to find humor in it is one of the reasons I started doing stand up comedy. Finding humor in the challenges we face has helped me so much I want to share my story with you. That’s what this podcast is about so if you have yet to subscribe to The Karen Vasquez Show then please do!

Thank you for listening!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thekarenvasquezshow.substack.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Karen welcomes to the show fellow Navy veteran, and the MC for the Art Deco Comedy Hour, Josh O’Brien.

The Art Deco Comedy Hour is a monthly stand up comedy showcase, and features comics from all over the world. Tickets to the Art Deco Comedy Hour are free but donations are encouraged. Make plans to join us on April 20th at 8 PM. Get your FREE ticket here!

Located in the heart of Hollywood, CA Hollywood Post 43 is “part of the American Legion, the nation’s largest wartime veterans organization devoted to serving vets, youth and the community.”

Also on today's podcast is Jeff Daly. Jeff is a former Marine and actor, and he serves as the Commander of Post 43 in Hollywood, CA.

Today’s co host is Joe Moran. Joe is the only NON-Veteran on today’s episode. Originally from the Chicagoland metropolitan area Joe is an actor and stand up comedian; and he is featured in several national TV commercials. Joe’s most recent work is a commercial for Inspire Medical Systems.

Listen in as we discuss the history of Post 43, our upcoming Art Deco Comedy Hour showcase on April 20th at Post 43, visits from the dead, and magic mushroom’s penis envy.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thekarenvasquezshow.substack.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.