Emily Ogle is a comedian in Chicago, Illinois! She's relentlessly funny and such a blast to be around. Catch her live today and see what I mean! 💯In this episode, we discuss Emily's comedy origins (& how that led her to Chicago), how she was tragically banned from Snapchat, why the comedy scene isn't as fun as it used to be, the story of how Emily fell for a check-cashing scam, the amazingness of the Nintendo Wii and GTA: San Andreas, and much more! 🔥_______TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Podcasting and Editing1:29 - Dog walking as a side job for comedians3:32 - Babysitting vs. dog walking4:16 - Favorite uncle energy5:02 - Growing up with young parents6:05 - The cost of having a pet7:28 - Dogs eating 3dibl3s and other substances10:00 - Dogs on painkillers14:05 - The cost of veterinary care16:13 - First experiences in stand-up comedy19:49 - Holding the mic properly in stand-up22:02 - Moving to Chicago for comedy26:00 - Learning public transportation in a new city28:10 - NYC subway vs. Chicago transit30:44 - Traveling for comedy34:11 - Life before and after the p8ndemic36:04 - A presidential campaign38:14 - Everyone is a little gay42:08 - Partying at comedy open mics45:29 - Running a pop-up food stand at Power Hour 48:01 - The cost of food in the city50:03 - The comedy scene changing over time52:09 - The importance of real feedback in comedy56:59 - Freestyling and comedy overlaps1:02:07 - Connecting with people in different cities1:06:32 - TikTok and online fan engagement1:09:08 - Social media numbers vs. real talent1:14:06 - Viral content and internet randomness1:20:35 - Emily's Tragic Snapchat Ban1:21:20 - Social media platforms for different content1:21:27 - Losing social media accounts and digital memories1:24:04 - The value of physical photos vs. digital memories1:25:49 - Government control over digital access and privacy concerns1:27:54 - TikTok ban and government control over apps1:28:48 - Banning adult content in certain states1:30:40 - Sports gambling, NCAA scandals, and revoked championships1:34:56 - Paying college athletes and past controversies1:39:06 - Generosity, homelessness, and giving back1:45:51 - W33d vs. alcohol and cross-fading experiences1:50:58 - Nostalgia for school lunches and childhood drinks1:56:02 - Memories from school, public vs. private school differences2:04:30 - Breaking bones, childhood injuries, and tough parenting2:09:00 - Fear of the dentist and wisdom teeth removal2:16:00 - Traveling, family trips, and high experiences in California2:21:48 - The importance of having a support system and real friends2:35:08 - Dating within the comedy scene and balancing personal relationships2:39:58 - High school reunions, social media, and nostalgia2:47:56 - The passage of time and reflecting on past life expectations2:54:05 - True crime TV, murder documentaries, and ID Channel2:57:26 - Nostalgic TV shows and sitcoms2:59:19 - Changing media habits and nostalgia for old technology3:00:52 - The dependency on smartphones and digital payments3:02:11 - Small unnoticed bank charges and financial scams3:03:36 - Being overcharged at stores and paying attention to transactions3:06:01 - A personal story of falling for a check-cashing scam3:10:10 - Scammers and social engineering tactics3:14:00 - AI, online scams, and digital deception3:20:23 - The impact of AI-generated content on social media3:26:26 - Success, personal growth, and reflecting on high school reunions3:30:44 - The importance of live performances and in-person experiences3:34:52 - Attempting a Southern accent and discussing authenticity3:36:05 - Childhood video game memories and nostalgia3:41:02 - The impact of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and other classic games3:47:00 - Nintendo Wii memories and playing with family3:50:00 - VR gaming experiences and the future of technology3:51:52 - Closing thoughts and outro
