Comedy is NOT Pretty with Standup Comedian Lori Palminteri

What's it like to grow up in a funny Italian family on Long Island? It prepares you for a career in stand up comedy that's for sure.

Freelance Comedy Writer for the Greg Gutfeld Show, Lori Palminteri sits down with Brad to discuss opening for Louis C.K, meeting comedy legend Steven Wright, the ups and downs of comedy, meeting Sinbad, and being on the front lines as a woman comedian, and much much more...

As Steve Martin once said: "Comedy is Not Pretty," Lori brings the chops of a seasoned professional.

About Lori Palminteri: Lori Palminteri is a stand up comedian, creative writer at United Stations Radio Network and the host of Scary Monsters Podcast
Lori has been featured on FX’s “Louie,” “Live at Gotham” on AXS TV, Comedy Time TV, and at the Asheville, She-Devil, Laughing Skull, Laughing Devil, and Boston Comedy Festivals. Her wholesome “girl next door” looks and charm belie her quirky, often edgy style.

Lori’s original sitcom pilot, “Honest Living,” was nominated for Best Film in the Comic Strip Film Festival, and Lori was also nominated for Best Performance as the mischievous con artist, Kate. Lori performs regularly all over New York City, and the Tri-State area at the Comedy Cellar, Broadway Comedy Club, Governor’s Comedy Club, and more.

Website: http://www.loripalminteri.com/

About Awakened Nation with Brad Szollose:

Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs.

Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan.