O Comedy, Wherefore Art Thou? | Ep 18

Sasha is officially hungover (after having a whole drink and a half post-gig), while Nebulous is questioning her entire approach to comedy. The duo dives deep into the chaotic world of performing live—from the unique challenges of doing stand-up at the Hard Rock Cafe to the brutal, beautiful art of retiring a solid hour of material. Plus: why crowd work is an addiction, what it's like performing to 100 parked electric cars, and why everyone who doesn't love Sasha is technically unlovable.Highlights:The Post-Baby Hangover: Sasha recounts her triumphant return to late-night gigging at the Hard Rock Cafe, only to discover that her body now processes a single drink like 17 shots.The Viking Funeral for Jokes: Sasha details her recent decision to do zero crowd work during a major headline set, meticulously crafting a solid, narrative-driven hour and giving her old material a proper send-off.Material vs. Organic: Nebulous and Sasha break down the comedy spectrum—comparing script-heavy memorization to high-wire, ad-hoc crowd work, and figuring out when to pivot when a room needs something entirely different.The 30% Success Rate: Sasha confesses her love-hate relationship with a brilliant baby-burping bit that either completely kills or bombs depending on the room's demographic.Drive-In Dilemmas: Nebulous looks ahead to a sold-out Singapore drive-in comedy gig where the audience sits in cars, sparking a hilarious debate on whether comedians naturally assume the worst when they can't see faces or hear laughter.Join Us On the Couch! We love hearing from our listeners! Write to us at [email protected] with your stories and questions, or comment on our social media: The Comedy & Custody Podcast: @comedycustodypodcast Sasha: @Sasha_Frank_ComedyNebulous: @NebulousNiang Make yourselves comfortable, feel at home, and join us for more laughs. We're all friends here!Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️Watch Nebulous Niang's once-off storytelling performance at the Edinburgh Fringe: https://summit.unscriptedyou.com/story#TheComedyAndCustodyPodcast #FunnyPodcast #StandUpComedy #ComedyPodcast #WomenInComedy #StandUpComedian #HardRockCafe #CrowdWork #SingaporeComedy #Comedian #PodcastLife #SashaFrank #NebulousNiang #GirlBoss #ParentingComedy #LaughOutLoud👉 Follow us on Instagram:📌 @comedycustodypodcast📌 @sasha_frank_comedy📌 @nebulousniang Join us on the couch for raw stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether you’re a single parent, a comedy fan, or just here for the drama, you’re in the right place.  🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps more people find us. ❤️