About this episode

Steph Tolev and Derrick Stroup discuss comedy, health anxiety, and the realities of being a road comic.

Straight off a 6 hour plane ride Derrick Stroup is here for this episode of Steph Infection! Steph and Derrick talk about having Netflix specials (check out Derrick’s special Nostalgic on Netflix!), Derrick’s wildcard way of getting into comedy, Beanie weenies saving Derrick’s life, and everyone thinking Steph is from New York. They get into the reality of being a road dog and the difference between being a clean and dirty comic, health anxiety and so much more! Special thanks to our sponsor, Monarch! Start your free trial and get 50% off your first year of total money clarity using link www.monarch.com/STEPH or code STEPH AND Special thanks to our sponsor, Quince! Head to www.quince.com/STEPH for free shipping and 365-day returns Follow Derrick Stroup on instagram and visit his website at @derrick_yells derrickstroup.com Follow Steph and the Steph Infection Podcast on Instagram! Send in your body stories to be featured on the pod! See Steph's "KEEPIN EM' HARD" Tour: PORTLAND - MAY 15-17 ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 11-13 LEXINGTON, KY - JUNE 14 INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 17-19 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - AUGUST 7-8 HALIFAX, CANADA - AUGUST 9 VANCOUVER, CANADA - AUGUST 29 Get tickets at…

People in this episode

Host: Steph Tolev

Guest: Derrick Stroup

Topics covered

• comedy
• Netflix specials
• health anxiety
• road comedy
• clean vs dirty comedy

Keywords

• Derrick Stroup
• Steph Tolev
• comedy
• Netflix
• health anxiety
• road dog
• clean comedy
• dirty comedy

Sponsors

Monarch, Quince

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Netflix

Books & works: Nostalgic, FILTH QUEEN

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