What Kids Know That Burned-Out Adults Don't

About this episode

Zach chats with comedian Julian Shapiro-Barnum about lessons adults can learn from kids and his upcoming projects.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach chats with comedian Julian Shapiro-Barnum about their show Celebrity Substitute, what adults can learn from kids, his new show Outside Tonight (out June 17th), his upcoming book How to Grow Up Without Becoming a Grown-Up (out August 4), and more. ------------------------------------------------------ Pre-order Julian’s new book, How to Grow Up Without Becoming a Grown-Up

People in this episode

Hosts: Zach Stafford, Saeed Jones

Guest: Julian Shapiro-Barnum

Topics covered

• children's perspective
• adult burnout
• comedy
• personal growth
• book release

Keywords

• burnout
• comedy
• children
• personal development
• book launch

Mentioned in this episode

Products: How to Grow Up Without Becoming a Grown-Up

Books & works: Celebrity Substitute, Outside Tonight

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