Comedy in Crisis: Finding Light in Tragedy w/ Adam Chapel

Comedy, Grief, and the Art of Healing with Adam Chappel   In this heartfelt episode, Adam Chappel, winner of the first Comedy Rumble in Las Vegas, joins the host to delve into the transformative power of comedy as a tool for healing and community building. The conversation navigates through Adam's personal journey, marked by profound loss and tragedy, and how comedy became a beacon of hope and a means to process grief. Adam shares candid stories of his experiences on stage, the challenges of creating humor from pain, and the unexpected joy of connecting with audiences through shared vulnerability.   The episode also explores the dynamics of the Comedy Rumble, the supportive nature of its audience, and the importance of creating spaces for emerging comedians to hone their craft. Adam discusses the inception of his own show, the Hot Box, and the significance of fostering a vibrant comedy scene in Las Vegas. The duo reflects on societal issues, the role of humor in addressing uncomfortable topics like death, and the potential for comedy to unite people in a world increasingly divided by fear and greed.   With a blend of humor and sincerity, Adam and the host engage in a thought-provoking dialogue about the cyclical nature of history, the impending changes in our world, and the power of community and laughter in navigating the apocalypse.   00:00 What makes a comic is how they approach tragedy 01:34 Adam Chappel hosts Vibe in the Apocalypse about comedy following tragedy 02:09 M. M. hosted his first comedy rumble last month 06:07 Rumble a Thing was your first show. When was that? In September? October. Yeah, October 09:18 I read this fantastic book in August about giving away without expectation 11:49 Salt Banks started a show called the Rumble and it's now two shows 16:38 Anything that gets more people experiencing live comedy is powerful 19:57 Born and raised in Las Vegas, four generations in Vegas 20:24 Let's talk. Let's talk about what feels okay for you 20:58 Your dad committed suicide in July of last year 25:37 You used comedy to deal with sometimes absurd and horrific tragedy 30:10 Your dad's passing is still really tragic for you 33:43 My dad went camping with some friends when I was 8 or 9 36:26 I'd love to sit down and write about my dad's suicide 38:42 Definitely talks of suicide, by the way, you guys. And I get it's uncomfortable to talk about 42:12 What do you, what do you want for your funeral 44:13 Ben: Thank you for sharing your grief with us. That means a lot 45:21 M. Ross: I think that apocalypses are great opportunities for change 50:19 Give away $500 million to fight world hunger 52:24 What apocalyptic skill do you have that you could teach me 54:37 You can follow Hotbox Comedy show on Instagram 55:51 If you need any video work, I. Am. Doing freelance videography work   Follow Adam Chappel on Instagram: @adamchapel_14 Hot Box Comedy Show: @hotboxcomedyshow December 18th at Fremont Street, benefiting Goody Two Shoes Follow the host on Instagram and TikTok: @thefreshkingbenjamin Comedy Rumble in Las Vegas: December 15th Comedy Rumble in Salt Lake City: December 21st   Join the conversation on how humor can be a powerful force for healing and change in these uncertain times.