#155 - Sandra Battaglini on Comedy Unions, Clown School, and Creative Growth

In episode 155 of The Johnny Rogers Show, I sit down with the hilarious and award-winning comedian, actor, and writer, Sandra Battaglini! Sandra is a two-time Canadian Comedy Award winner for her solo shows Classy Lady and Hard Headed Woman. In this episode, Sandra chooses the word "Aqua Dolce" as a nod to her recent trip to Italy.We dive into everything from her experiences in Italy, her title as the "Mayor of Comedy," to founding Canada's first comedians' union. Sandra also shares insights about The United Nations of Humor, why clowns are her favorite comedians, her unique clown school education, and how feedback can sometimes stifle creative growth. Plus, Sandra drops some priceless advice to her 15-year-old self and so much more!Don't miss this fun, insightful, and inspiring conversation with one of Canada's top comedic talents! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Thejohnnyrogers APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-johnny-rogers-show/id1652119790 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SeYAHbIbsxTf8UChBAUIy YOUTUBE: /@TheJohnnyRogersShow + everywhere podcasts are available Follow Sandra on social media https://www.instagram.com/sandrabattaglini/Watch ‘Take it Ease” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-PBUwNfxVs https://www.youtube.com/user/sandrabattaglini https://twitter.com/sandrabatt Follow Johnny Rogers on social media https://www.instagram.com/thejohnnyrogersshow/ https://www.twitter.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.facebook.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnylatenight https://www.twitch.tv/thejohnnyrogers https://www.spoti.fi/3uGt9U9 👕 GET MERCH: https://rdbl.co/3CuKoM4 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:27 Sandra's Italian Adventure 04:35 Comedy and Career Insights 11:41 The Art of Clowning 14:58 Social Media and Society 21:18 NPCs and Video Game Voices 24:15 Exploring the NPC Phenomenon 25:26 The Internet's Impact on Society 29:00 The Comedy Industry and Its Challenges 34:13 The Global Comedy Scene 37:31 Promoting Canadian Comedy 50:50 Reflections and Advice 51:43 Closing Remarks and Future Plans #SandraBattaglini #AquaDolce #Comedy #StandUp #TheJohnnyRogersShow #Podcast #Clowns #ComediansUnion #CreativeGrowth