Leanne Morgan on Stand-Up, Stardom and Second Acts

About this episode

Leanne Morgan discusses her journey in stand-up comedy and her recent success with a Netflix sitcom.

Comedian Leanne Morgan spent more than 25 years building a loyal stand-up audience before breaking through with viral clips, Netflix comedy specials I’m Every Woman and Unspeakable Things, and her hit sitcom Leanne. In this conversation from November 2025, Morgan sits down with Willie Geist to discuss her long road in stand-up, the family stories and Southern humor that shape her comedy, and the whirlwind of starring in a Netflix sitcom after decades on the road. Plus, she reflects on the breakthrough that changed her career, balancing newfound success with motherhood and grandmotherhood, and why the timing of her rise makes it even more meaningful.

People in this episode

Host: Willie Geist

Guest: Leanne Morgan

Topics covered

• stand-up comedy
• personal stories
• career breakthrough
• family
• Southern humor
• Netflix sitcom

Keywords

• Leanne Morgan
• stand-up comedy
• Netflix
• comedy specials
• Southern humor
• career
• motherhood
• grandmotherhood

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: I’m Every Woman, Unspeakable Things, Leanne

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