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This episode features comedian Kelsey Cook as a guest on Brian Green's podcast. The episode begins with Brian introducing Kelsey and discussing her impressive resume, including her comedy career, her foosball championship, and her podcast with her boyfriend, Chad Daniels. Kelsey shares her journey into comedy, starting with a public speaking class in college where she turned her assignments into comedy skits. She talks about her early open mic experiences and how she eventually moved to Seattle and then LA, where she opened for Jim Norton. Kelsey recounts how she landed her opening gig for Jim Norton after reaching out to him through his podcast. She describes the surreal experience of going from a receptionist job to touring with a well-known comedian. Kelsey also shares a funny story about her former boss who was completely clueless about her work as a comedian. She describes him as a tyrant with food in the office and how she left him a massive amount of Halloween candy as a parting gift. The conversation then shifts to Kelsey's passion for foosball, revealing that she is an international foosball champion and that her parents met at a professional foosball tournament. Kelsey talks about her early training and how she would travel with her family to compete in tournaments. She also describes her "Hustler Tour" where she would hustle people for money after her comedy shows by playing foosball against them at local bars. Brian and Kelsey discuss the challenges of balancing a long-distance relationship while both being on tour as comedians. They talk about how they try to make the best of it by FaceTiming and watching shows together. Kelsey shares that she and Chad have both been sober for almost five months. She talks about the challenges and benefits of being sober, including going to concerts and weddings without drinking. Kelsey and Brian discuss the impact of alcohol on sleep and how they've both been using Aura rings to track their sleep patterns. They talk about how they've learned more about the effects of alcohol on the body and how it's helped them to make healthier choices. The episode concludes with Brian and Kelsey discussing Kelsey's upcoming shows at the Dania Beach Improv and the Orlando Funny Bone. They talk about their plans to do some live podcasts and stand-up together in the future.

Outlines

00:00:00

Kelsey Cook's Comedy Journey and Foosball Championship

Comedian Kelsey Cook joins Brian Green to discuss her journey into comedy, starting with her public speaking class in college and her early open mic experiences. She also shares her passion for foosball, revealing that she is an international foosball champion and that her parents met at a professional foosball tournament.

00:11:50

Balancing Comedy and Relationships

Brian and Kelsey discuss the challenges of balancing a long-distance relationship while both being on tour as comedians. They talk about how they try to make the best of it by FaceTiming and watching shows together.

00:19:13

Kelsey and Chad's Sobriety Journey

Kelsey shares that she and Chad have both been sober for almost five months. She talks about the challenges and benefits of being sober, including going to concerts and weddings without drinking.

00:23:55

The Impact of Alcohol on Sleep

Kelsey and Brian discuss the impact of alcohol on sleep and how they've both been using Aura rings to track their sleep patterns. They talk about how they've learned more about the effects of alcohol on the body and how it's helped them to make healthier choices.

00:28:48

Binge Drinking Culture in America

Kelsey and Brian discuss the binge drinking culture in America and how it's different from the drinking culture in Spain. They talk about how they both grew up in environments where drinking was normalized and how it can lead to unhealthy habits.

00:34:02

Kelsey's Upcoming Shows and Conclusion

Brian and Kelsey discuss Kelsey's upcoming shows at the Dania Beach Improv and the Orlando Funny Bone. They talk about their plans to do some live podcasts and stand-up together in the future. They also thank Kelsey for joining them and encourage listeners to check out her website, podcast, and special.

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Q&A

• What was Kelsey's journey into comedy like?

  Kelsey started doing comedy in college, turning her public speaking assignments into comedy skits. She eventually moved to Seattle and then LA, where she opened for Jim Norton.

• How did Kelsey land her opening gig for Jim Norton?

  Kelsey reached out to Jim Norton through his podcast and impressed him enough to get a shot opening for him for a weekend. After a successful performance, she was offered the opening slot for the rest of the year.

• What are some of the challenges of being a comedian on the road?

  Being on the road can be tough on relationships, especially when both partners are comedians. It can be difficult to maintain a sense of normalcy and to find time to spend together.

• What are some of the benefits of being sober?

  Kelsey and Chad have both been sober for almost five months and have found that it's helped them to make healthier choices and to have a clearer perspective on life. They've also enjoyed going to events without drinking and not feeling hungover the next day.

• What are Kelsey's upcoming shows?

  Kelsey will be performing at the Dania Beach Improv and the Orlando Funny Bone. She's also planning to do some live podcasts and stand-up with Chad Daniels in the future.

Show Notes