#43 – Simply Shanell Talks Stand-Up Comedy, Driving Stick Shift So Thieves Can’t Steal Your Car, and Backyard Comedy Clubs

Episode 43 of Good Times, Noodle Salad features the hilarious and legendary Simply Shanell—a beloved local comic who brings big laughs and real-life wisdom to the table. In this episode, we talk about everything from the chaos of working in direct care for the elderly to the underrated security system of driving a stick shift (because apparently car thieves can’t drive them anymore).Shanell shares stories from her life in comedy, what it’s like grinding it out on stage, and why sometimes the smartest financial move is just staying home so you don’t spend any money. The conversation also dives into her dream of opening a backyard comedy club at her home in North Carolina—a laid-back, grassroots space where comics and audiences can connect in a totally different way.Alongside the laughs, Shanell also opens up about something much more personal: grieving the loss of her mother and how that experience has shaped her perspective on life, work, and comedy.It’s funny, honest, and full of the kind of real conversation that makes Good Times, Noodle Salad what it is. Pull up a chair and hang out with us for Episode 43.Support the show