Episode 268 - Carmen Christopher talks Iowa and Chicago

About this episode

Carmen Christopher returns to discuss his experiences in Iowa and Chicago, including his time at university and his career as a salesman.

Carmen Christopher (The Bear/Joe Pera Talks with You/English Teacher) comes back to talk about going to the University of Iowa the same time as Brooks, being killer salesman in Chicago, and almost joining the military. Check out Carmen's new special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoHTvTrfB2g Check out Carmen's old special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-HUeu0QjLY See Brooks on tour: brookswheelan.com/dates

People in this episode

Host: Brooks Wheelan

Guest: Carmen Christopher

Topics covered

• comedy
• sales
• military
• Iowa
• Chicago
• entertainment

Keywords

• Carmen Christopher
• Brooks Wheelan
• Iowa
• Chicago
• salesman
• military
• comedy special

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Bear, Joe Pera Talks with You, English Teacher

Places: Iowa, Chicago

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