This week we are joined by Jamie Shriner! Jamie Shriner is what would happen if Bo Burnham and Jenna Marbles were cryogenically frozen together in a pair of cat lady glasses. A former theatre kid, current queer & hard of hearing divorcé, Jamie uses humorous original songs to discuss her struggles with dating, body image, womanhood, and being queer in Indiana where she grew up.Jamie was named Best of the Fest at Big Pine Comedy Festival and Laughs After Dark Comedy Festival and is a regular feature at Zanies and Laugh Factory Chicago. The host and producer of Chicago Underground Comedy has opened for the likes of Beth Stelling, Randy Feltface, and Chrissy Chlapecka, and is a former Features Contributor for The Onion. Her debut comedy special, Corn Baby, is available to stream on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, and more. Check her out!This week, we discuss growing up in Indiana, the transition from theater to comedy, navigating friendships, and the impact of social media on youth culture. We explore the challenges of growing up with siblings, highlighting the importance of patience and the lessons learned from childhood experiences. Jamie shares personal experiences with hearing loss and the challenges faced throughout life, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy and personal growth. You don’t want to miss hearing about Jamie being kicked out of the theater-kid lunch table. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From This Episode: Sex Education - Season 4, Episode 7The Kings of SummerFollow Jamie Shriner: @jamieshrinersingsFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.