Ep. 58- Retiring from Boxing, Finding Comedy, and Facing Racism with Tommy McCarthy

from Wise Yourself Up · host Carla McGreevy

Carla sits down with professional boxer turned comedian, Tommy McCarthy.Tommy shares the highs and lows of his boxing career and what led him to hang up his gloves.He opens up about dealing with grief after the loss of his mother, growing up as one of the only Black kids in West Belfast, and living between London and Belfast.Tommy has now stepped into the Irish comedy scene and speaks about his creative process and his goal of becoming the number one comedian in Ireland.Timestamps00:00 Joanne McNally and manifesting wealth03:07 Intro to Tommy McCarthy06:11 Transition from boxing to comedy08:59 Challenges and reflections on boxing13:31 Life in London and cultural differences20:57 Losing his mum and growing up Black in Belfast35:37 Experiences with racism and activism39:47 Getting started with Boxing 41:19 Getting into comedy and live performances51:24 Marriage and family life58:47 Reflecting on getting through tough times growing up01:07:49 Comedy goals and future plans01:14:45 Connect with TommyIf you loved this episode, share it with a friend, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review!A reminder that Carla’s new community is launching this month too, so keep an eye on her Instagram for more updates.Connect with Carla:Instagram: ⁠@CarlaMcGreevy1⁠Work with Carla: ⁠Carla McGreevy⁠Join Carla’s mailing list: ⁠Stay ConnectedConnect with Tommy and mentions:Instagram: @tommymac90Podcast: Whiskey and WhiteSupport ACLAÍ Palestine: Donate here

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