The Suzi Chicago Podcast: Picking Yourself with the Silver Sisters

In today's episode, I sit down with Pamela Wardrop and Carol Johnson, the Silver Sisters, comedians and show promoters carving out their own space in San Diego. We're exploring why it's never too late to start something new and how life's biggest curveballs become the best stage material.From navigating dark humor after a cancer diagnosis to the reality of being a grandma in comedy clubs, this episode is about making your own room and finding your tribe. If you've been waiting for permission to follow your dreams, this is your sign to stop waiting and start picking yourself.⸻⏱️ Episode Timeline & Highlights[01:19] – Carol's ultimate revenge story: Her ex said she wasn't funny, so she started writing [02:03] – How a cancer diagnosis became Pamela's "now or never" catalyst [05:15] – My surreal moment reaching out to Mike Birbiglia at 69 [08:42] – The Silver Sisters' philosophy: Stop waiting to be picked [15:43] – Raising "Tornado Boy" and teaching to a child's strengths [24:07] – From naval cryptologist to comedy stage: Pamela's military journey [30:00] – Why women in comedy need to produce their own magic [38:37] – Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) and healing through comedy [45:00] – Finding your tribe and creating community in comedy [52:00] – Final wisdom: Dress like your own character every day⸻Links & Resources Mentioned• Youtube Channel: Pam Without a Plan (@pamwithoutaplan371) • Instagram: Carol Johnson Comedy(@caroljohnsoncomedy) • Instagram: Silver Sisters Comedy(@silversisterscomedy) • ASAP (Armed Services Arts Partnership) – asapasap.org • Mic Drop Comedy Club, Sandiego - www.micdropcomedysandiego.com/⸻Closing ThoughtsIf you enjoyed hearing from these fabulous ladies, subscribe and follow the Suzi Chicago Podcast. Also, leave a rate and review. Remember: make your own room, find your tribe, and dress like your own character every single day. See you next time!