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Greg Fitzsimmons interviews Alabama comic Derrick Stroup about his new Netflix special and the challenges of balancing career and family.

Subscribe to Greg Fitzsimmons: https://bit.ly/subGregFitz Alabama comic Derrick Stroup joins Greg Fitzsimmons to talk about his new Netflix special produced by Nate Bargatze, his rapid rise in stand-up, and life on the road performing every weekend. The two get into Comedy Cellar initiation stories, Southern stereotypes, music debates, and the realities of balancing career momentum with fatherhood and health challenges. Plus, Greg shares highlights from his St. Patrick’s Day show before wrapping things up with a round of Fastballs with Fitz. This episode is brought to you by Tempo — fresh, chef-crafted, dietitian-approved meals delivered straight to your door and ready in just two minutes. Go to tempomeals.com/fitzdog for 60% off your first box. This show is produced by Gotham Production Studios and part of the Gotham Network. https://www.gothamproductionstudios.com/studios/ Follow Greg Fitzsimmons: Facebook: https://facebook.com/FitzdogRadio Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregfitzsimmons Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregfitzshow Official Website: http://gregfitzsimmons.com Tour Dates: https://bit.ly/GregFitzTour Merch: https://bit.ly/GregFitzMerch “Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons” Book…

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