Ep 203: Ian Lara (Comedy Central Standup Featuring, NBC's Bring the Funny)

Ian Lara is one of the hottest rising comics in New York City. Last year he taped a set for “Comedy Central Stand up Featuring” which has garnered over 10 million views. He made an appearance on this season of “NBC’s Bring the Funny” and made his late-night debut on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. This year he was a regular player on ‘This week at the Comedy Cellar’ on Comedy Central and You can catch his short special streaming on HBOmax titled “LA meets NY” Ian drops by to talk to Stephen about: -How Ian was doing 30-40 shows a week before the pandem -Building up a tolerance to hecklers and bad crowds through performing at some of the toughest crowds in NYC -How support from Mark Normand opened up opportunities like Late Night with Jimmy Fallon -The best response for when people ask comedians, “Is that story true or did you make that up?” Then the two dive into advice, including deciphering a quote from a robot, Christmas gifts for landlords, how to sleep comfortably in a car and so much more.  Don't forget to subscribe & leave a review wherever you listen! Follow "A Comedy Advice Podcast" https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast/ Follow Ian! http://www.ianlaralive.com/ @ianlaralive Twitter/Instagram Ian Lara on YouTube See “LA Meets New York” on HBOmax