Welcome to Stuff Every Queer Kid Should Know! Today, I’m super excited to chat with H. Alan Scott, a talented writer, comedian, and podcaster you might know from Newsweek's The Parting Shot and *Out on the Lanai. We’ll explore the world of podcasting, talking about how to find your voice and connect with your audience. H. Alan will share his journey from writing to comedy and how he uses humor to tackle some pretty serious stuff. So, tune in for a fun and inspiring conversation that might just spark your own creative journey!

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Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction  


• 00:02:04 - Who The Hell Are You?  


• 00:10:26 - Starting Out as a Writer  


• 00:11:16 - Tackling Serious Topics


• 00:17:03 - Finding Inspiration  


• 00:19:30 - Connecting with Your Audience


• 00:21:13 - Navigating Social Media


• 00:23:26 - Hate Watching


• 00:25:49 - Owning Mistakes and Knowing When You're Wrong  


• 00:26:15 - Finding Laughter and Humor in Everything 


• 00:28:15 - The Internet's Impact on Perception  


• 00:30:57 - Understanding the Neurospicy Spectrum  


• 00:33:51 - Navigating Mental Health: Depression & Anxiety  


• 00:34:40 - Comedy & Mental Health, Punching Down vs. Up  


• 00:39:28 - Waiting Tables at the Improv  


• 00:41:06 - You Don’t Need To Speak To Everyone 


• 00:43:12 - Out On The Lanai  


• 00:44:07 - Live Shows and Which Golden Girl Are You?  


• 00:48:51 - Tips for Aspiring Podcasters  


• 00:51:53 - Confronting Imposter Syndrome  


• 00:52:46 - Structuring Your Podcast


• 00:56:57 - Engaging with Trolls


• 00:01:02 - Fight Me

Show Links:

• Max on You’re Making It Worse

Check Out H Alan:

• Instagram


• Website

Check Out Max Emerson:

• Instagram


• YouTube


• TikTok

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