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Two Stand-Up Gals

Stand-up comedian Erica Spera is now joined by comedian Teresa DeGaetano to laugh and talk about it all. From their rants of the week, standup stories, working out their new material, celebrity news, body image, and the list goes on... Join us for what feels like a weekly yap session with your friends, unfiltered and real. (Formerly known as the Shooters Gotta Shoot Podcast)

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#236 Caught Off Guard (Patreon Preview)

E & T are back with another Patreon Preview talking about how Teresa got a surprising lecture from her mother about being dirty. A free Patreon Preview from the ⁠"Family Censorship" ⁠Patreon episode #234. To hear the full episode, Join the Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/twostandupgals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ You can also join on Apple Podcasts and Spotify right from your phone. Submit your questions for…

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#235 Hot Chef (Patreon Preview)

E & T are back with another Patreon Preview talking about the Hot Chef saga and how romance requires risk. A free Patreon Preview from the "Not During Pride Month" Patreon episode #233. To hear the full episode, Join the Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/twostandupgals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also join on Apple Podcasts and Spotify right from your phone. Submit your questions for the podcast here:…

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#234 Family Disappointment (Patreon Preview)

E & T are back with another Patreon Preview talking about how as Erica's social media is showing success, her family doesn't approve. A free Patreon Preview from the "Block Your Family"⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon episode #232. To hear the full episode, Join the Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/twostandupgals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also join on Apple Podcasts and Spotify right from your phone. Submit your questions for…

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#233 Bobby Flay is Cheap?! (Patreon Preview)

E & T are back with another Patreon Preview talking about Teresa's trip to Aspen and the Bobby Flay drama. A free Patreon Preview from the "Yes Chef" ⁠ Patreon episode #231. To hear the full episode, Join the Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/twostandupgals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also join on Apple Podcasts and Spotify right from your phone. Submit your questions for the podcast here:…

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#232 JFL Auditions (Patreon Preview)

E & T are back with another Patreon Preview talking about Erica's JFL Audition. A free Patreon Preview from the ⁠"JFL Audition" Patreon episode #229. To hear the full episode, Join the Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/twostandupgals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also join on Apple Podcasts and Spotify right from your phone. Submit your questions for the podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twostandupgals@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch…

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#231 Who Sees Commercials? (Patreon Preview)

E & T are back with another Patreon Preview talking about the latest commercials they've seen. A free Patreon Preview from the "Blocked & Reported" Patreon episode #228. To hear the full episode, Join the Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/twostandupgals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also join on Apple Podcasts and Spotify right from your phone. Submit your questions for the podcast here:…

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#230 Patreon Preview Frictionmaxing

E & T are back with another Patreon Preview talking about the benefits of Frictionmaxing. A free Patreon Preview from the ⁠ "Frictionmaxing" Patreon episode #227. To hear the full episode, Join the Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/twostandupgals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also join on Apple Podcasts and Spotify right from your phone. Submit your questions for the podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠twostandupgals@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch…

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#229 Am I in the Right Place? (Patreon Preview)

E & T are back with another Patreon Preview. Erica shares how she has been feeling around turning 35. A free Patreon Preview from the "Counting Lost Minutes" Patreon episode #225. To hear the full episode, Join the Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/twostandupgals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also join on Apple Podcasts and Spotify right from your phone. Submit your questions for the podcast here:…

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#228 The Ex Encounter (Patreon Preview)

E & T are back with another Patreon Preview. Teresa runs into both of her Exes in one week. A free Patreon Preview from the "The Birthday Blues"⁠⁠ Patreon episode #224 To hear the full episode, Join the Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/twostandupgals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also join on Apple Podcasts and Spotify right from your phone. Submit your questions for the podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠twostandupgals@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Watch…

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#227 New Phone, Who Dis?

E & T are back with another Patreon Preview. It's officially resurfacing season and Erica gets a message from a mystery man. A free Patreon Preview from the "The Spring Rolodex"⁠⁠ Patreon episode #223. To hear the full episode, Join the Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/twostandupgals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit your questions for the podcast here: twostandupgals@gmail.com Watch episodes on our YouTube Channel Here:…

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#226 American Divorce (Patreon Preview)

E & T are back with another Patreon Preview. The Summer House stars West and Amanda walk into Teresa's bar, Blind Tiger, this week The gals discuss the show's drama and new slang "American Divorce". A free Patreon Preview from the "Bieberchella Duex Moi"⁠ Patreon episode #222 To hear the full episode, Join the Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/twostandupgals⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also join on Apple Podcasts and…

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#225 Thank You, Next (Patreon Preview)

E & T have a Patreon preview for you this week as the episode and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. A free Patreon Preview featuring a Listener question about thank you not etiquette from the "No Putting on Airs" Patreon episode #221 To hear the full episode, Join the Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/twostandupgals⁠⁠⁠ You can also join on Apple Podcasts and Spotify right from your phone.…

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#224 Quality of Life (Patreon Preview)

E & T have a Patreon preview for you this week as the episode and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. A free Patreon Preview about Erica's grandfather passind, Teresa having to go home to help with her dad, and how being sober has helped her thinking shift to one day at a time from the " Keep your Peace & Rest in Peace " Patreon episode #220 To hear the full episode, Join the…

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#223 Knowing When to Quit (Patreon Preview)

E & T have a Patreon preview for you this week as the episode. They both had some family matters to help take care of and will be back soon. A free Patreon Preview about knowing when to quit, leaving an old identity behind, and some sobriety challenges from the "⁠ Stuck on the Hamster Wheel " Patreon episode #219 To hear the full episode, Join the Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/twostandupgals⁠ You can also…

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#222 Heroin Chic

E & T are back this week reminiscing about their old dance and musical theater days, how young women's bodies are sexualized way too early, and the frustration of "heroin chic" coming back. The gals also chat about Carolyn Bessette's style, Britney Spears DUI, Love is Blind, and unfair ageist gym discounts. The end of the episode features a Patreon Preview. Join the Patreon to support the show and…

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#221 Romanticizing Your Life

E & T are back this week catching up about mammograms, and feeling nostalgic for drinking, and Teresa's wacky accountant. The gals discuss trying to "Romanticize their Life" and their fails and triumphs from it. The end of the episode features a Patreon Preview. Join the Patreon to support the show and get extra & ad free episodes here OR on Apple & Spotify Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#220 Alpine Divorce (Patreon Preview)

A free Patreon Preview about the "Alpine Divorce" trend and stories from our own experiences with exes from the " You're the Prize Mentality " Patreon episode #218. To hear the full episode, Join the Patreon: patreon.com/twostandupgals You can also join on Apple Podcasts and Spotify right from your phone.

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#219 Benito Bowl

E & T are back this week to talk about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance and the wave of people boycotting the broadcast for Turning Point USA, the history and cultural significance behind his halftime show. Plus a lighter take on auditioning for the Magic Mike MC, practical advice for handling pressure in your 30s, and why asking about someone’s relationship has become the new small talk. The…

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#218 I'm Back on the Apps

E & T are back this week talking about the GRAMMYs, a major bachelorette dilemma, and getting back on dating apps. The end of the episode features a Patreon Preview. Join the Patreon to support the show and get extra & ad free episodes here OR on Apple & Spotify Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/twostandupgals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch…

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#217 Crowd Work at Open Mics

E & T are back this week talking about how crowd work has taken over comedy, if you should practice crowd work at open mics, and reminiscing about the days they were open mic hustlers to the point of running their own. The gals also discuss a woman who married an AI chatbot, the viral "Is it embarrassing to have a boyfriend?" article, and how society reinforces that relationship milestones are an…

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#216 Going Corporate

E & T are back this week catching up about Erica taping a set for Cracked Comedy Club, Teresa performing solo at a Law Firm's corporate gig, publicly putting out your sobriety on social media, and the viral couple who was kicked out of a San Fransisco bar after attacking the staff. The end of the episode features a Patreon Preview. Join the Patreon to support the show and get extra & ad free…

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#215 Golden Globes 2026 Recap

E & T are back this week in studio talking all about the 2026 Golden Globes! Recapping their favorite moments from Nikki Glaser's monologue, the iconic Wanda Sykes, what they would change about award shows, their thoughts on the new podcast category, who they think should be nominated for best stand-up comedy special, and more. The end of the episode features a Patreon Preview. Join the Patreon to…

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#214 Sober January

E & T are back this week talking about Sober January and Teresa hitting her 100 day sober streak! The gals also talk about their New Year Resolutions, a new sober club in NYC, prepping for NYE fun and gigs, how to not fall for the dopamine rush from shopping, getting hit on by Uber drivers, and male Uber drivers suing for sexual discrimination over a female driver only filter. The end of the…

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#213 GLP-1s Sold by Weight Watchers?

E & T are back this week talking about how they get into the holiday spirit, if a viral Turkey Trot prank is grounds for a breakup, servers flipping tables over terrible tips, the Diddy Documentary, Amy Schumer filing for divorce, and how Weight Watchers has caved to selling GLP-1s. The end of the episode features a Patreon Preview. Join the Patreon to support the show and get extra & ad free…

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#212 Impractical Jokers & Hometown Reunions

E & T are back this week catching up on Erica's big headlining show in her hometown, and Teresa's reuniting with her Turkey Leg Speed Date with Q from Impractical Jokers. The gals talk about the challenges of performing in front of people you know, writing new material, staying clean, and how the late night comedy game has changed. Join the Patreon to support the show and get extra & ad free…

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#211 Mel Robbins vs. Therapy Jeff

E & T are back this week talking about Therapy Jeff calling out Mel Robbins "Let Them" theory, why nobody is a "good villager" anymore, accepting that some people will never host or coordinate plans, and navigating complicated family dynamics and politics this holiday season. The gals discuss a viral Father of the Bride speech where the man throws on a MAGA hat disregarding his daughter's wishes.…

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#210 White Knuckling Body Positivity

E & T are back this week talking about Amy Schumer deleting all the old photos of herself due to her recent weight loss, the pressure of how everyone in Hollywood appears to be shrinking, white knuckling body positivity, our experiences with brutal casting directors, and the mental toll of constantly looking at videos and photos of yourself on social media. The gals also discuss how comedy has…

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#209 Eat Pray Love

E & T are back this week talking about their Halloween weekend fails, the Housewives of Salt Lake City, and why we need to let Obama and Michelle retire. The gals discuss Eat Pray Love and if they really believe traveling helps you "find yourself", and Erica has a run in with a comedy agent who tries to steal the gig from his client. The end of the episode features a Patreon Preview. Join the…

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#208 Babygirl, Get a Breast Reduction

E & T are back this week talking about the new AI Spotify DJ, and how Jay Shetty and Mel Robbins are the new "Live, Laugh, Love", and Jameela Jamil's recent move back to London because of US beauty aging pressures of the industry. Teresa has set a new goal for herself of cleaning out and redoing her apartment furniture for the first time in 13 years. The gals discuss Babygirl and the power…

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#207 Follow the Trend, End Up in Line

E & T are back this week talking about marathon signs, the Louvre jewel heist, and a big announcement that they've made a pivot and are hosting a trip to Greece! (no more Bali trip). Teresa is back from her parents big anniversary weekend and ready to Walk it Off about waiting in line culture. The NY Post's recent article claims waiting on line is the latest NYC trend. Teresa also shares her…

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#206 Never Been Loved

E & T are back this week and Erica is fresh off her bestie's wedding weekend. They discuss the JLo Howard Stern interview where she claims she has "never been truly loved". Then they discuss a recent article "The Rise of the Avoidant Woman" and their thoughts on if women are truly being avoidant or if they are simply setting higher standards and stronger boundaries while dating. The gals then…

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#205 The Life of a Showgirl

E & T are back this week talking about the controversy surrounding the Riyadh comedy festival, and how the power of the industry has changed in comedy. They then discuss the highly anticipated "The Life of a Showgirl" album and how the pressure to produce content quickly has impacted the quality of Taylor Swift. The end of the episode features a Patreon Preview. Join the Patreon to support the…

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#204 Singleness is Not a Disease

E & T are back this week talking about the past week of pop culture; Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban announce their divorced, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B are back in a beef on twitter, and WNBA drama. Then the gals discuss the latest internet uproar over a caller on Tinx's podcast being concerned about her one single friend left in a group of women who all are engaged and getting married in the same year.…

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#203 Ten Times a Bridesmaid & Unknown Number

E & T are back this week talking about some bachelorette do's and don'ts, some of their tales and lessons from being 10 times a bridesmaid, and all about the Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish. The end of the episode features a Patreon Preview. LIVE Podcast! NYC Tues October 7th! Tickets Here:…

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#202 Sober Streak

E & T are back this week talking about Teresa's latest trips to Maine and Fire Island, and how she's been doing on her recent sober streak since returning back to NYC. The gals also discuss investing in better clothes, performing at sober events, and a confrontational scenario with a Salt Hanks DJ. Next week the gals will discuss the latest Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School…

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#201 The Emmy for Sticking with It

E & T are back this week talking all about the Emmys, Nate Bargatze's "controversial" donation timer, and the challenges of giving 100% to chasing your dreams. They also recap Teresa's Gotham comedy club audition, and how family and coworkers recommending TV shows and Smut books can be a bit awkward. The end of the episode features a Patreon Preview. Join the Patreon to support the show and get…

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#200 Need a GLP-1 for Family

E & T are back this week talking about how the summer drinking, eating, entertaining and socializing goes too hard. E has back to back weeks of visitors in town while T keeps running into crazy characters while working at the bar, so much that a fight breaks out during the day shift. The end of the episode features a Patreon Preview. Join the Patreon to support the show and get extra & ad free…

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#219 The Postpartum Bounce Back

E & T are back this week talking about the different pressures women face after having a baby, the bulls*** expectations of being a "wife", and all the online chatter about female athletes like Serena Williams & Naomi Osaka postpartum. The end of the episode features a Patreon preview. Join the Patreon to support the show and get extra & ad free episodes here OR on Apple & Spotify Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#218 Dysfunctional Family Fights

E & T are back this week talking about their different dysfunctional family fights, when tensions runs high, and playing referee with your parents. The gals discuss JLo getting denied from Chanel, when iced coffee goes too far, if they believe in cellulite treatments, and much more. The end of the episode features a Patreon preview. Join the Patreon to support the show and get extra & ad free…

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#217 Men in Pilates Class

E & T are back this week with an exciting announcement... They're co-hosting a trip to Bali! The trip goes live Thursday the 21st here: https://trovatrip.com/trip/asia/bali/indonesia-with-erica-spera-may-2026 Not interested in Bali? Take our Travel Survey here: https://forms.gle/mYY5Ss7szCowAj2u8 The gals discuss men in workout classes, specifically the pilates community, as there's been a lot of…

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#216 You Never Confront the Public DJ

E & T are back from Ireland this week talking all about the post vacation blues, how good it feels to be appreciated in a new city, SATC getting cancelled, obvious affairs, and why people need to lie better. Teresa "Walks It Off" about strangers trying to tag along to your solo plans, and shares a Confront or Punt about a fight with the Public DJ on the train. The end of the episode features a…

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#215 ChatGPT Dependency

E & T are back this week talking all about AI and ​ChatGPT dependency, from "Rizz GPT" being used with dating apps, using it to write heartfelt personalized notes, AI Girlfriends & therapists, and the helpful but harmful ways the world is changing. Teresa Walks It Off about nail salon decorum and Erica talks through a new bit about "let it grow" dating advice. The end of the episode features a…

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#214 Boyfriend Sickness

E & T are back this week talking about T's recent trip and travel frustrations of Myrtle Beach, getting your own joke wrong on stage, bachelorette vs. wedding debate, and a confrontation about hearing less from someone when they're in a relationship. The end of the episode features a Patreon preview. *No video available for this week's episode Join the Patreon to support the show and get extra &…

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#213 Materialists Movie - Is the Backlash Fair?

E is back this week with a solo episode about the backlash and debate about the movie Materialists. Plus a big life update! The end of the episode features a Patreon preview. *No video available for this week's episode Join the Patreon to support the show and get extra & ad free episodes here OR on Apple & Spotify Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#212 Matchmaker Matchmaker

E & T are back this week talking about their mothers trying to play matchmaker, being setup, and their opinions of the Matchmakers shown in recent movies and TV shows. They answer a listener's email about joining a Pickleball leage that is all couples. The end of the episode features a Patreon preview. Join the Patreon to support the show and get extra & ad free episodes here OR on Apple & Spotify…

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#211 Am I Being Manipulated?

E & T are back this week talking about the Tony Awards, the drama, and the confusion. They answer a listener's Confront or Punt email about a breakup text that leaves her feeling manipulated. The end of the episode features a Patreon preview. Join the Patreon to support the show and get extra & ad free episodes here OR on Apple & Spotify Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#210 Hidden Fees & Sneaky Gratuity

E & T are back this week with a Walk it Off email about No Tipping Restaurants giving tips to a local charity instead of their servers. The gals discuss why Gen Z won't open a tab, add on fees, hidden gratuity, canceled shows, and voice over troubles. The end of the episode features a Patreon preview. Join the Patreon to support the show and get extra & ad free episodes here OR on Apple & Spotify…

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#209 Can I Confront my Girlfriend about her Bush?

E & T are back this week with a Confront or Punt: a man asks if it's ok to request that his girlfriend trims her bush? Is that offensive or crossing the line? The gals discuss mishaps with grooming their own body hair. Plus, a friend confronts someone in a workout class for consistently stealing their booked "spot", was she in the wrong? E & T catch up on their comedy shows from this past week.…

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#208 Comped Tickets

E & T are back catching up on a lot of stand-up talk this week. What does it mean to be "successful" in the business? The battle of headlining rooms when you're not a draw, and other tales from their shows lately. The end of the episode features a Patreon preview. Join the Patreon to support the show and get extra & ad free episodes here OR on Apple & Spotify Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#207 Closing Time

E & T are back with some public Confront or Punts scenarios this week. T finds herself as an outsider to someone's subway situation, and Erica's friend is faced with a rude Movie customer. The gals share some stories about T's most recent closing shift, Mother's Day, Erica's recent family wedding, and their upcoming trip to Banff. The end of the episode features a Patreon preview. Join the Patreon…

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