Kosher Barbie Unplugged: Comedy, Sobriety, and the Austin Comedy Scene on David's Sat Night Sit Back

Send us Fan MailIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t miss out on more amazing interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from the comedy world. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly episodes, give us a 5-star rating on Spotify, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts—we’d love to hear your feedback! Stay tuned for more laughter, life stories, and deep dives into the entertainment world.In this episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, we welcome the hilarious Lauren, aka "Kosher Barbie", a talented stand-up comedian originally from Houston, TX. Lauren began her comedy career in San Diego and Los Angeles, performing at iconic venues like the Irvine Improv, Comedy Store La Jolla, and the World Famous Comedy Store. Now based in Austin, TX, she hosts the popular weekly comedy series "Yuk it Up", and recently taped her episodic comedy special LMAOF for OnlyFans TV (OFTV) in January 2024. With her roots in a Jewish household and experience in the real estate world, Lauren brings a unique blend of humor to her craft, performing alongside comedy greats like Ian Bagg, Whitney Cummings, and Donnell Rawlings.This episode is packed with laughs, deep conversations about the comedy scene, and personal stories of growth, sobriety, and navigating life in the entertainment world.(00:00) Shabot Shalom! We dive into Jewish traditions and discuss how the comedy culture can improve. Plus, we share spoilers from Yellowstone and Breaking Bad and chat about the accessibility of weed in legalized states.(13:00) Lauren shares her upbringing in a Jewish family and how both of us dealt with drinking and drugging growing up in religious households.(31:00) Lauren opens up about her decision to get sober and her journey from college to a career in sales, real estate, acting, and finally comedy.(47:08) We talk about when Lauren feels she’s the truest version of herself and her early days in the comedy scene. She reflects on being a female real estate broker in California.(59:00) We discuss our favorite shows and documentaries and what we’ve been watching lately.(1:08:00) Dark stories as entertainment: Lauren shares her thoughts on using dark humor and real-life struggles in comedy.(1:17:30) Lauren's passion for helping other comedians succeed. She also critiques the comedy show "Kill Tony" and explains what she sees as flaws in the format.(1:25:30) Lauren’s frustrations with the Austin comedy scene, her rant about the rising cost of coffee and rent, and her potential move to NYC.Female comediansAustin comedy sceneJewish comedianStand-up comedySober comedianComedy special on OFTVRising comedians in 2024Kosher Barbie comedianKill Tony comedy reviewReal estate broker to comedianSupport the showhttps://www.dsnsb.com/