EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 29 MIN
Laughing Through the Heavy Stuff (with Will Ettante)
from Plot Twist Radio · host Erin Egnatz
Today’s guest is someone who lives at the intersection of humor, music, and meaning. Will Ettante is a lifelong musician and performer whose path has taken him through entrepreneurship, venture capital, and corporate coaching—yet music has always remained at the center of his story.With absurdist lyrics, sharp wit, and an unmistakable emotional honesty, Will transforms everyday chaos into songs that are as funny as they are sincere. His work explores grief, parenthood, love, aging, and the strange beauty of life’s messiest moments—using humor not to avoid the hard stuff, but to walk straight through it.After experiencing profound loss—losing both his mother and his brother within a single month—Will’s music became a tool for connection, healing, and shared humanity. Whether he’s on stage, in a boardroom, or writing with a guitar in hand, his goal remains the same: to bring light, joy, and a sense of togetherness to the heaviest and most mundane parts of life.This conversation is thoughtful, funny, and deeply human—so settle in.Where you can find Will:www.willettante.comInstagramSpotifyTikTok
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Today’s guest is someone who lives at the intersection of humor, music, and meaning. Will Ettante is a lifelong musician and performer whose path has taken him through entrepreneurship, venture capital, and corporate coaching—yet music has always remained at the center of his story.With absurdist lyrics, sharp wit, and an unmistakable emotional honesty, Will transforms everyday chaos into songs that are as funny as they are sincere. His work explores grief, parenthood, love, aging, and the strange beauty of life’s messiest moments—using humor not to avoid the hard stuff, but to walk straight through it.After experiencing profound loss—losing both his mother and his brother within a single month—Will’s music became a tool for connection, healing, and shared humanity. Whether he’s on stage, in a boardroom, or writing with a guitar in hand, his goal remains the same: to bring light, joy, and a sense of togetherness to the heaviest and most mundane parts of life.This conversation is thoughtful, funny, and deeply human—so settle in.Where you can find Will:www.willettante.comInstagramSpotifyTikTok
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Laughing Through the Heavy Stuff (with Will Ettante)
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