Ep 77: The Rock Shop w/ Jess Lupini

Stand up comedian Jess Lupini (@jlupini) come on the show to talk about dissecting baby pigs in high school science class in Victoria, BC. She also talks about dead seals, positive graffiti, and local celebrity furniture salesman Gordy Dodd. Mark and Ryan also talk about famous “toadies”. Jess goes on a building spree in our town and makes a water park, a rock and gem shop, and a furniture store. Ryan also plays a very funny caveman character right at the end of the episode. If you want to take part in our first ever live Town Hall - be sure to sign up for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow  Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Town Show04:51 Jess's Background and Upbringing09:54 Teenage Years in Victoria15:40 High School Experiences and Transition16:38 The Art of Graffiti and Humor17:52 Navigating School Systems: A Canadian Perspective19:35 Summer Vacations and Year-Round Schooling Fears21:43 Vancouver Island Adventures and Local Attractions25:01 Childhood Memories: Video Stores and Gem Shops28:08 Improv Scenes: Kids Breaking into a Gem Store33:01 Creative Merch and Humor33:57 Character Exploration and Improvisation35:18 Darth Fiddler: A Unique Character37:37 Improvisation in Action38:58 Commercial Ideas and Legal Concerns39:21 Sales and Business Banter40:45 Water Slide Shenanigans42:06 Caveman Comedy and Character Development44:16 Reflecting on the Performance44:49 Promotions and Closing Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.