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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 44 MIN

Heather McMahan on Laughter, Loss and Finding Her Voice (April 2025)

from Open Book with Jenna · host Jenna Bush Hager, Heather McMahan

Heather McMahan is a beloved comedian, actress and podcast host who’s currently performing across the country on The Bamboozled Tour. In this conversation from April 2025, McMahan sits down with Jenna to reflect on her rise from performing at her junior prom to headlining national tours, how Joan Rivers influenced her career and how social media helped take her career to the next level. Plus, she opens up about the loss of her father and how humor became a form of healing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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