From Crip gang member and 23 Years in Prison to Professional comic Stacey Taylor

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to former crip gang member, prisoner of 23 years and now professional comedian, Stacey Taylor. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [01:00] Grew up being funny; there were no outlets for comedy in the ghetto, so I went into drugs and joined the Crips[03:41][05:28] It’s one-sided; that’s why people get into gangs, and why cults are always present.[08:56][13:33] How The Secret by Rhonda Byrne saved my life.[16:37][19:16] You don’t have the option to avoid people you don’t like; how The Secret has helped me, having the right people around, and getting out of jail.[22:36][22:36] My journey to my first gig and becoming a professional comedian, receiving a stipend, and seeing ex-fellow convicts at a comedy gig.[29:12][35:13] Difference between me and my brothers; how comedy has always been a part of my life, changing the narrative.[39:56][41:18] America is all about the money; people make more of a situation than they need to, people want to be victims, and I am shocked at where I am today.[47:29][51:38] Comedy is watered down. [57:45][59:52] My advice on comedy and life.[01:05:43] If you would like to know more on Stacey Taylor, you can reach him on his Instagram at stacey_taylor_comedian or follow this link:https://tinyurl.com/4rjdv5mm. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise.