This week we are joined by Samantha Ruddy! Samantha is a standup comedian, writer, and producer. She has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, headlined Carolines on Broadway, been heard on NPR, and appeared in videos for Comedy Central and Marvel! Make sure to check this episode out! 

In this episode we discuss growing up in Pennsylvania, helicopter moms, being rebellious, drinking in the woods, having a small school grade, starting comedy, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about “The Office” conventions that take place in Samantha’s hometown of Scranton. Give this episode a listen!

Recommendations From The Episode: 

Why Helicopter Parenting Fosters Failure: How Keeping Children from Failing can Promote Failure by Vanessa LoBue Ph.D.

Rats Saw God by Rob Thomas

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