About this episode

Marina Franklin interviews Jackie Fabulous about her new comedy special 'You Can Leave' and discusses the comedy scene.

This week on Friends Like Us, host Marina Franklin talks with comedic powerhouse Jackie Fabulous! Very funny lady Vanessa Fraction and I talk about her new special, "You Can Leave," now streaming on Hulu. Don't miss these laughs! Jackie Fabulous is a stand-up comedian, actress and writer who's been featured four times on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON and has appeared on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT ALL-STARS. Jackie was named one of Variety's TOP 10 TO WATCH in 2024. Jackie also received the honor of having her name added to the wall of legends at The Comedy Store in 2024. In addition to her television appearances Jackie's hilarious and affable stand-up can be seen across the country as well as internationally. Her special YOU CAN LEAVE is available on HULU now. Vanessa Fraction is a talented and hilarious comedian, actress, and writer who has made her mark in various forms of entertainment. She can currently be heard as a co-host on the Nappy Boy Radio Podcast hosted by Tpain and seen in the movie Praise This on Peacock. Vanessa can also be seen guest hosting on the entertainment news show Dish Nation. As a stand-up comedian, Vanessa has performed on Def Comedy Jam , Laff Mobs…

People in this episode

Host: Marina Franklin

Guest: Jackie Fabulous

Topics covered

• comedy
• stand-up
• entertainment
• television
• interviews

Keywords

• Jackie Fabulous
• You Can Leave
• Hulu
• comedy special
• stand-up comedy
• Marina Franklin
• Vanessa Fraction
• entertainment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hulu, THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT ALL-STARS, Variety, The Comedy Store, Nappy Boy Radio Podcast, Peacock, Dish Nation

Books & works: You Can Leave, Def Comedy Jam, Laff Mobs Laff Tracks, Raven's Home, 106 & Park, The Mo'Nique Show, Barbershop 2, Last Call, Mann & Wife, Comedy KnockOuts

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