For the first episode of Inside the FOD Vault, we are joined by comedian and writer, Beth Stelling (If You Didn’t Want Me Then on Netflix). Beth has selected “The Landlord” from the Funny or Die Vault. She and our host, Marcos Gonzalez talk through starting out in comedy, stand up online, and the differences between internet and in-person performance. Whether you’re a seasoned comedy pro or just dipping a toe, Beth and Marcos have endless anecdotes to share.

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Beth Stelling is an American stand-up comedian and writer. She has performed in the Netflix series The Standups and served as a writer for the HBO television series Crashing. Stelling has released two comedy albums, Sweet Beth and Simply the Beth, and two comedy specials, Girl Daddy (Hulu) and If You Didn't Want Me Then (Netflix).

Instagram: @bethstelling

TikTok: @bethstelling

Key moments

(00:00) Intro

(02:53) Pearl The Landlord

(06:43) Starting stand up 

(19:52) Social clips vs. full special

(22:41) Women in comedy

(26:14) Early inspirations in comedy

(39:24) Going viral 

(42:36) The rise of crowd work

(46:50) Combatting lack of confidence

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