Laurie Douglas on Comedy, Social Media, and Why Art Should Make People Uncomfortable

About this episode

Laurie Douglas joins Sarah and Rich for a conversation about comedy, social media, and the importance of making art that challenges audiences.

Laurie Douglas on Comedy, Social Media, and Why Art Should Make People Uncomfortable In this episode of Drinking During Business Hours , Sarah and Rich welcome Laurie Douglas for a funny, sharp, and honest conversation about comedy, acting, artistic risk, and what it really takes to build a career in entertainment. From the grind of getting stage time in Los Angeles to balancing stand-up with acting and self-promotion, Laurie shares a real look at the hustle behind the laughs. The episode also dives into how comedians use social media, why live audience response still matters, and why great art should make people feel something. Laurie brings a fearless perspective on finding your voice, creating your own opportunities, and staying authentic in a business that constantly demands reinvention. Guest Info Laurie Douglas is a Los Angeles-based actor, comedian, and writer who performs across the U.S. and internationally, including the Dubai Comedy Festival. Her credits include both seasons of Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks on TruTV, multiple films on Amazon, and the short film The Hollies, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Her Instagram bio describes her as a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Halstead, Rich Chassler

Guest: Laurie Douglas

Topics covered

• comedy
• social media
• artistic risk
• entertainment career
• audience response
• authenticity

Keywords

• comedy
• social media
• artistic risk
• entertainment
• audience response
• authenticity
• stand-up
• acting
• career

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Laff Mobb, TruTV, Amazon

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