This week we are joined by Christian Finnegan! Christian was one of the original panelists on VH1’s “Best Week Ever” and played Chad, the only white roommate in “Chappelle’s Show’s” infamous “Mad Real World” sketch. Most recently, Christian was the creator and co-host of A&E’s “Black & White”, which examined current events and social trends through the lens of Race. 

Christian has appeared on "Comedy Central Presents”, and “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn,” “Conan”, “The Late Late Show with James Corden”, “Good Morning America” and “The Today Show”.  

Christian’s comedy albums/specials (“Two for Flinching”,“Au Contraire!”, “The Fun Part” and "60% Joking") are available on iTunes and Amazon. His latest special "Christian Finnegan: Show Your Work" was released in October 2021. Check him out! 

In this episode we discuss growing up in Massachusetts, John Wick, bathroom applications, starting comedy at 24, feeling uncomfortable in every crowd, being a singer in a heavy metal band, going to performing arts boarding school, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about the NYC comedy scene in the late 90׳s. Give this episode a listen! 

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