Finding The Funny with Val Bodurtha

Margarita interviews comedian, writer, and friend - Val Bodurtha. Val's writing has been featured by Forbes, Vulture, Buzzfeed, and more. She currently produces and performs at Bomb Shelter Comedy in NYC. This episode covers Val's observant Jewish upbringing, her rebellion against it, and her journey to become an exceptionally funny and talented writer and comedian. Expect plot twists and laughs! Connect with Val and learn about her shows on Instagram @valbodurthanyc. Check out Val's work on her site - valbodurtha.comSupport our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda01:55 What Does Val do and how did she get there? 02:58 On Val's observant Jewish upbringing & its influence06:08 On Ari Shaffir & Orthodox Jewish comics 07:15 Jews, satire & Val's writing09:54 Women in comedy 13:38 Val's show at Bomb Shelter Comedy 14:57 Is a Jewish audience more tough to crack? 19:35 On dating as a comic 22:31 Margarita's comedy & Bringers show 24:27 How to find balance between work & comedy29:09 On validation and "good comedy"32:45 What would Val tell her younger self? 33:57 What should women doing comedy know? 35:32 On Val being a comic since she was a teenager 39:28 Val's upcoming projects & trends in comedy 43:01 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination