From Truck Driver to Columbus Comedy Staple in 10 Months Steven Hobson

Talk about cold-blooded: The trucking company Steven Hobson worked for made employees wait outside in winter, brought them in one by one AFTER clocking in, then fired them. That corporate cruelty pushed him into comedy - and Columbus is better for it.In just 10 months, Steven went from his first terrifying open mic at Hashtag (where only 3 comics showed up) to becoming what many call a "Columbus comedy staple." His journey includes witnessing one of the most legendary open mic disasters ever: a comic named Garrett who roasted everyone before him, claimed it was "time for real comedy," then bombed so hard that Hannah Rome sent Xavier G. Dunson back on stage just to destroy him.Steven shares the real path through comedy - bombing at Summit while Miko heckled him about his "big ass notepad," getting advice from Xavier about workshopping, and finally breaking through at Hashtag with a dark joke about his grandmother's death that got his first real laugh. Plus, hear how Tyson Colson's advice to "sit down and get comfortable" changed everything.His advice for new comics? "It's a marathon, not a sprint. Anyone can quit - it takes real guts to get back on stage after a month off." As Uncle Murph says: "You go to open mics to get good, then at shows it's time to BE good." About Steven Hobson: Stand-up comedian based in Columbus, Ohio. Former truck driver who started comedy after being laid off. In 10 months, became a fixture in the Columbus comedy scene. Known for his consistent presence at open mics and shows across the city. What pushed you to finally start your dream? Drop it below 👇 🎭 Website: stephenhobsoncomedy.com 📱 Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @shobson2080 🔔 Subscribe for more comedy journeys