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Subway Dicks, Comedy & Catholicism | Caitlin Peluffo
Description
Matt Buechele has been catcalled twice by the same mysterious man on a Citi Bike and wonders what, exactly, you’re supposed to do when someone yells “great ass” directly into your ear.
Then Matt sits down with comedian Caitlin Peluffo to talk about her experience on Netflix’s Funny AF with Kevin Hart, including the challenge of roasting Marshawn Lynch and making it to the finale. They discuss Caitlin’s unconventional path from performance art to stand-up, what it’s like watching her career take off, therapy, growing up Catholic, dating, and the dangers of spending too much time on your phone. Plus, Matt and Caitlin make predictions about subway dicks, meeting the Pope, and the next big dating-app gimmick.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Caitlin Peluffo, city life, and early success
00:04:37 Small comforts, travel routines, and touring North Carolina
00:07:26 Handling canceled shows, burnout, and starting therapy
00:11:38 Auditioning for Netflix's Funny AF and reality TV psych evals
00:16:05 Roasting Marshawn Lynch on television while he had the mic
00:20:38 Handling sudden public recognition and fan interactions
00:22:37 College soccer at UCSD and pursuing fine arts degrees
00:26:06 Experiential art projects and discovering stand-up comedy
00:32:21 Zodiac signs, tongue readings, and encounters with psychics
00:37:41 Catholic upbringing, family politics, and childhood road trips
00:45:31 Screen time habits, social media anxiety, and career pressure
00:49:16 Future predictions, public urinals, and post-show tour plans
Topics:
Auditioning and competing on Netflix's Funny AF
How therapy helped Caitlin relax before sets
Overcoming childhood anxiety about reading out loud
Roasting NFL legend Marshawn Lynch on live TV
Getting in trouble for slapping a dead pig at Pratt
Taking beta blockers to prevent stage anxiety
Performing on Fallon and her dad's funny reaction
Shifting from college soccer at UCSD to stand-up
Handling weird and creepy DMs from viral crowd work
Selling out the historic Gramercy Theater in NYC
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