About this episode
In this episode, comedian Jayson Cross discusses his upbringing, career choices, and experiences in the entertainment industry.
Jayson Cross Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know comedian Jayson cross. In this episode, Jayson and I chat about his growing up on the south side of Chicago, and the language academy that he went to for grades K-8, and why he learned to speak German. Then we get into when and why he learned to play chess, and what he gets out of it. Next, Jayson explains what made him decide on the career path of teaching, and his particular mindset with regard to his unique teaching style. Naturally, we talk about his modeling career, those cheek bones, and his Playgirl centerfold experience. Jayson then explains the best place to meet and network with people in and around the entertainment business, before diving right into his philosophy of the "Ghettofication" of things. Jayson has a podcast called Ghettofication, where he interviews members of the community, highlighting some of the things that have changed in society, and whether these changes are for the better. Finally, we talk about why and how he decided to get into stand-up comedy. Jayson is part of 'The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour' featuring comedian educators. Catch the tour this summer as they bring hilarity…
People in this episode
Host: Steve Owens
Guest: Jayson Cross
Topics covered
- comedy
- teaching
- entertainment
- podcasting
- chess
- modeling
Keywords
- Jayson Cross
- comedy
- teaching
- Ghettofication
- Kenosha Comedy Club
- The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
- podcast
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ghettofication, The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
Places: Kenosha, WI, south side of Chicago
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