From Broke in LA to Opening for Russell Peters | The Stand-Up Comedy Grind

What does it actually take to make it as a stand-up comedian?In this episode, we sit down with a rising comic who shares the raw truth about chasing comedy in Los Angeles—from burning through his life savings to getting a life-changing opportunity from Russell Peters.We get into:Moving to LA on a visa with no backup planLosing money and struggling to surviveGetting into “development” at The Comedy StoreThe moment Russell Peters saw him perform for the first timeLiving with a comedy legend and going on the roadLanding opportunities like Netflix Is a Joke FestivalWhy success in comedy doesn’t always mean money (at first)This is an honest, unfiltered conversation about persistence, timing, and what it really looks like when things start to happen—but haven’t fully paid off yet.If you're chasing comedy—or any creative dream—this episode will hit.Follow Nitty on Instagram:  @nittysak  Follow AJ on Instagram:  @AjDeleonComedy   @LastLaughThePodcast  Follow us here!Instagram: @improvisedintelligencepod @noahvargas2🎙️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46eFKCrHGNkWejeT8XpcjTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Produced by Royal Tier Productions LLCIntro/Outro Theme written by Toby GomezSupport the podcast here!https://www.patreon.com/c/improvisedintelligencehttps://choppedchileco.com/