Anjelah Johnson-Reyes joins host Lynn Hoffman for this encore episode of Comedy Saved Me. She shares her leap of faith from Oakland Raiders cheerleader to celebrated comedian and actress, diving into comedy with no connections and no roadmap. Anjelah talks about the joke-writing class that launched her career, the creation of Bon Qui Qui and her viral nail salon sketch, and how humor carried her through financial struggles and self-doubt. It's an inspiring conversation about risk, resilience, and the healing power of laughter.

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes joins host Lynn Hoffman for this encore episode of Comedy Saved Me. She shares her leap of faith from Oakland Raiders cheerleader to celebrated comedian and actress, diving into comedy with no connections and no roadmap. Anjelah talks about the joke-writing class that launched her career, the creation of Bon Qui Qui and her viral nail salon sketch, and how humor carried her through financial struggles and self-doubt. It's an inspiring conversation about risk, resilience, and the healing power of laughter.

Comedy Saved Me is a comedy podcast about the healing power of humor. TV and radio veteran Lynn Hoffman sits down with comedians, entertainers and comedic voices to share personal, powerful stories about how comedy changed their lives… and sometimes even saved them.

From the creators of Takin' A Walk and Music Saved Me, these comedy interviews are honest, heartfelt and often hilarious conversations about laughter as therapy, comedy and mental health, and the personal triumphs that come from finding the funny in whatever life throws at you. Guests share life-changing moments and comedic advice that cuts right to the heart of the human experience.

Guests include Paula Poundstone, Bill Engvall of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Skyler Higley, Ben Gleib, Jamel Johnson, Ophira Eisenberg, Kelsey Darragh, Ryan Hamilton and Graham Kay.

New episodes every Monday. Follow now and discover how comedy saves us all.

Comedy Saved Me is produced by Buzz Knight Media Productions.

 

Also from BKMP on iHeart Podcasts:

🎸 Takin' A Walk, hosted by Buzz Knight

🎵 Music Saved Me, hosted by Lynn Hoffman

🤠 Takin' A Walk Nashville, hosted by Sarah Harralson

🎙️ Jersey Made, hosted by Buzz Knight, exploring New Jersey's influence on American music history

Comedy Saved Me is a comedy podcast about the healing power of humor. TV and radio veteran Lynn Hoffman sits down with comedians, entertainers and comedic voices to share personal, powerful stories about how comedy changed their lives&hellip; and sometimes even saved them.
From the creators of Takin' A Walk and Music Saved Me, these comedy interviews are honest, heartfelt and often hilarious conversations about laughter as therapy, comedy and mental health, and the personal triumphs that come from finding the funny in whatever life throws at you. Guests share life-changing moments and comedic advice that cuts right to the heart of the human experience.
Guests include Paula Poundstone, Bill Engvall of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Skyler Higley, Ben Gleib, Jamel Johnson, Ophira Eisenberg, Kelsey Darragh, Ryan Hamilton and Graham Kay.
New episodes every Monday. Follow now and discover how comedy saves us all.
Comedy Saved Me is produced by Buzz Knight Media Productions.
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Also from BKMP on iHeart Podcasts:
🎸 Takin' A Walk, hosted by Buzz Knight
🎵 Music Saved Me, hosted by Lynn Hoffman
🤠 Takin' A Walk Nashville, hosted by Sarah Harralson
🎙️ Jersey Made, hosted by Buzz Knight, exploring New Jersey's influence on American music history

Comedy Saved Me

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes on Comedy, Faith & Resilience (Encore)

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