Episode 012 | Gatekeeping to Perfection (w/ Andrew Yang)

The Michigan comedy grind takes center stage in this episode as Alex sits down with local comedian and former booker Andrew Yang. While Sam treks through North Carolina in pursuit of a new (to her) car, Alex and Andrew dive deep into the highs, lows, and absurdities of being a comic in the Midwest.From festival rejection emails to the pressure of always “crushing,” they unpack the emotional weight of comedy while delivering sharp insights and dark humor. Andrew discusses his love-hate relationship with self-promotion, and the duo offers advice for newcomers on navigating the scene.They also explore the lighter side of their lives, riffing on Attack on Titan spoilers, their Disney Adult tendencies, and the joys of learning a movie’s ending via Wikipedia. Whether you’re a comedy insider or a casual fan, this episode delivers wit, wisdom, and a reminder that we’re all just figuring it out.Click to subscribe to “Good Morning, We’re Dying”: https://linktr.ee/gmwdpod.https://www.instagram.com/andrewyang_fan_account.Follow Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ragersamantha/.Follow Alex on social media: https://linktr.ee/alexbozinovic.