Ben Mann is one of the most recognizable voices in the Corpus Christi comedy scene — a four-year standup veteran, all-state debater, full-time uncle, and visually impaired comedian from Port Connor who figured out early that the best way to beat a bully to the punch is to throw the first joke yourself.
In this episode of the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, we talk about what it's like to pursue standup in South Texas — the open mics, the paid shows, the crowds that laugh at the wrong part, and the ones that don't laugh at all. We get into how Ben structures his sets, why he leads with his disability, the merch game (yes, he sells signed baby dolls), and the piece of advice from a mentor that's stuck with him: a dirty set pays your bar tab, a clean set pays your mortgage.
If you've ever thought about getting on stage — or you just want to know what the local comedy scene actually looks like from the inside — this one's for you.
Find Ben: at Ben Mann Comedy on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
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