Discovered In My Garage | Amanda Humberson & Irina Bogomolova

Amanda sits down with comedian Irina Bogomolova, whose humor blends sharp observation, anxiety spirals, and the absurd realities of modern life. After years on stage in different forms of performance, Irina has found her stride in stand-up—delivering brutally honest, self-aware comedy about everything from workplace dynamics and awkward social encounters to car-wash paranoia and bidets. Her path to comedy includes performing for Fortune 500 executives while battling food poisoning, crushing a stand-up set in a garage full of unused tools, and being told by a drunk audience member she was better than a headliner who claimed to have played Red Rocks (later revealed to be a Film on the Rocks screening of Pirates of the Caribbean). Outside of comedy, Irina is also the founder of Choice in Recovery, where she helps people navigate difficult conversations with honesty and humor—skills she brings straight to the stage. In this episode, Amanda and Irina talk about finding your comedic voice, leaning into life's awkward moments, and why the funniest material often comes from the things we overthink the most.