More Austin Texas Updates - Tales From A Trans Comedian

In this episode of The Jo Ellis Effect, I share my latest Austin updates before heading overseas. From marking my two-year transition anniversary with fresh hair and nails, to gearing up for a UK skateboarding retreat, it’s been a wild ride.🎤 Comedy Highlights:Winning my round at the Money Mic at Shakespeare’s and going head-to-head with Comedy Mothership regular Riley Gilmore.Barking on the street to bring people into shows (and jokingly selling myself as the attraction).Hitting riff mics, tag-writing mics, and testing my crowd work.🌈 Community & Commentary:Meeting fellow trans comics like Juanita (a Kill Tony regular) and Alexa.My take on Marc Maron’s criticisms of Austin comedy and why I believe Tony Hinchcliffe has done more for trans comics than most.Handling awkward (and sometimes hacky) moments on stage with honesty and humor.🍸 Behind the Scenes:Hanging out at Mitzi’s Bar with Tony Hinchcliffe, Joe DeRosa, David Lucas, Martin, and more.Celebrating Kam Patterson’s big news about joining SNL after seeing him crush multiple shows.🚀 Looking Ahead:My last Kill Tony and Mothership open mic attempts before leaving town.Returning in November for three months of stage time and deeper roots in the Austin scene.My ultimate goal: landing on The Joe Rogan Experience to bring a fresh, pragmatic trans perspective to a new audience.Thanks for tuning in and supporting the journey — the Austin comedy community has been so open and welcoming, and I can’t wait to be back in November!Follow Jo on socials and YouTube: @JoEllisReally