About this episode

This episode features Kelly McFarland and Will Noonan discussing the making of Kelly's comedy special, Hot Gnome, and their personal experiences as new parents.

Kelly McFarland's new comedy special, Hot Gnome, is a hilarious and heartwarming ride that's not to be missed. This episode of the podcast is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Kelly's special, and it's a must-listen for comedy fans. Kelly McFarland and her director, Will Noonan, chat about their collaboration on the special, which was filmed at the historic Cabin Theater in Beverly. They discuss the challenges of bringing the project to life, from figuring out how to share it with the world to dealing with the pressure of making it a success. Along the way, they share some hilarious stories about their personal lives, including Kelly's experiences as a new mom and Will's adventures as a new dad. One of the most striking aspects of this episode is the way Kelly and Will open up about their personal struggles and how they've used their comedy to cope with loss. Kelly shares her story of losing both her parents in a short span of time and how it inspired her to create a special that's both funny and heartfelt. Will, too, has a personal connection to the project, having directed Kelly's special and learned a lot about the process of creating a comedy special. If you're a fan…

People in this episode

Guests: Kelly McFarland, Will Noonan

Topics covered

• comedy
• personal struggles
• parenthood
• behind-the-scenes
• collaboration
• loss
• making of a special

Keywords

• comedy special
• Hot Gnome
• Kelly McFarland
• Will Noonan
• parenthood
• personal stories
• loss
• Cabin Theater

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hot Gnome

Places: Cabin Theater, Beverly

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