I Had This Weird Delusional Belief ~ Mikey McDonald | Ep. 266

Comedian and Comedy Store door guy Mikey McDonald joins us to unpack the “weird delusional belief” that made him move to Nashville and chase stand-up comedy before he had ever done a single open mic. After failing out of a master’s program, battling addiction, and convincing himself he’d have a Netflix special in nine months, Mikey decided blind confidence was the only option. This is what happens when delusion meets ambition — and somehow doesn’t fall apart.We get into his early stand-up days, performing at a strip club, grinding through open mics, "playing" college football, and eventually earning his way into The Comedy Store. It’s a conversation about ego, risk, addiction recovery, chasing stage time, and the irrational belief you sometimes need to survive in stand-up comedy.New episodes every Monday.Subscribe, like, and drop a comment — it really helps the show.Check out Mikey -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeymcdonald55🥃 Official Spirits Sponsor – Great Lakes DistilleryWebsite: https://greatlakesdistillery.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesdistillery🎲Episode Sponsor - FU The GameInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fu_thegameWebsite: https://futhegame.com🍸 Cocktails with Dimples and The BeardYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cwdatbInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cwdatbpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CocktailswithDimplesandTheBeardX: https://twitter.com/dimplesthebeardTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsdimplesthebeardRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6163487📧 For sponsorships or collaborations: [email protected] Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy