How to Break into Comedy with Whitney Chitwood

Sometimes you just need a second to shoot the shit with a friend. When that friend happens to be a hilarious, rising star in comedy, you know you’re in for a good time. On this week’s episode of Dope Ass Podcast, Whitney Chitwood joins Andrea in the recording closet for a hysterical conversation about breaking into comedy, strip clubs, and Instagram. Things get a little more serious when Andrea and Whitney talk about separating yourself from your work when you’re in the public eye. Listen and laugh! * [00:10] - This week: Whitney Chitwood * [02:47] - Funny for a living * [07:03] - Farm availability * [13:32] - The Bakery Case ( https://whitneychitwood.com/thebakerycase ) * [16:06] - Fancy stand-up * [18:50] - Strip Joker ( http://www.stripjokercomedy.com/ ) * [23:06] - Exotic empowerment * [29:21] - Accidental texts * [34:16] - How to Break Up With Your Phone ( http://www.catherine-price.com/how-to-break-up-with-your-phone ) * [37:07] - Growing up with social media Whitney Chitwood is a Chicago-based, nationally touring comedian & a lesbian squirrel in a shoebox who was recently called "Inspiring!" by the incomparable Maria Bamford. Whit's debut album "The Bakery Case" (Stand Up! Records) premiered at number 1 on the iTunes and Amazon comedy charts, was played in its entirety twice by Sirius XM, and was in the Top 10 on the Billboard Comedy Charts! On the Dope Ass Podcast, Andrea Levoff ( https://www.andrealevoff.com ) and her roster of hilarious, inspirational, and always-opinionated guests are tackling everything from motherhood to fashion to travel and spirituality---with a seriously dope ass lens. But don’t take our word for it. Learn more about your dope ass host and her mission to make everyone see the world through hot pink-colored glasses at https://www.andrealevoff.com/. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Dope Ass Podcast in Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dope-ass-podcast/id1486279007 ) , Google Podcasts ( https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS82WVJoa0pwVA%3D%3D&hl=en ) , Spotify ( https://open.spotify.com/show/7zb7WfZQKu5JsGWL7k7nXB ) or wherever you get your podcasts ( https://feeds.simplecast.com/6YRhkJpT ). If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dope-ass-podcast/id1486279007 ). It really helps others find the show. This podcast episode was produced by Dante32 ( https://www.dante32.com/ ).