Meka Mo chats with the founder of the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest, Joanna Briley. The two comedians discuss pregnancy complications, dating and relationships, and not letting anyone hold you back from your dreams.

It's your weekly dose of real mental health talk with comedians who aren't afraid to tell it like it is!

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🎨 Cover Art: April Richelle

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Bronx comedian Lawrence Reese joins host Meka Mo to spill the tea on life off stage and the wild chaos of NYC comedy. From his viral skits to incarcerated family members to unforgettable tales of the city’s underground scene, Lawrence lights up the conversation with his infectious humor and candid insights.

Join us for some laughs and real talk about facing trauma and finding comedy in the chaos. 💥
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Lawrence Reese
06:58 - Understanding Trauma
09:17 - Relationship with Dad
12:40 - Visiting Dad in Prison
14:54 - Sibling Dynamics
16:04 - Mother’s Influence
18:10 - Criminal Past Insights
20:47 - Coping with Loss: Friend's Murder
24:57 - Friends in the Adult Industry
25:40 - Coping Mechanisms
27:10 - Battling Depression
30:25 - Are Comedians Damaged?
31:52 - Comedy in Unusual Places
33:18 - Unique Experiences with Mom
35:30 - Additional Coping Strategies
40:44 - Unfinished Conversations
42:16 - Chopped Segment
44:40 - Outro

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NYC Comedian Ralph Anthony takes us down the rabbit hole of drug abuse, wild nights, and his eventual road to recovery. Join host and fellow comedian Meka Mo as Ralph spills the tea on his insane journey from high school party starter to full-blown addict, and eventually to recovery and self-care guru.

He shares crazy tales and moments of sheer survival. From doing stand-up in gritty New York clubs to tackling mental health head-on with therapy and meditation, Ralph's story is as inspiring as it is entertaining.

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About RALPH

Ralph Anthony is a New York City based comedian and writer whose material is primarily derived from his stories and unique observations of the world we live in. A high energy goofball with lots to say, Anthony was deemed “the Mouth” by his childhood friends and hasn’t stopped making people laugh since.

Still, a lot has changed from his younger days in upstate NY, but Anthony's keen point of view and likability allow him to connect with audiences on a variety of subjects all over the world.

He's traveled overseas to Europe where he’s performed at some the top shows and clubs in London and Paris. His credits also include the NY Comedy Festival, World Comedy Expo, the NY Underground Comedy Festival, DC Comedy Festival, NC Comedy Festival, the World Series of Comedy, Sirius XM, ESPN, being a featured headliner for the Bonkerz Comedy Club chain, as well as headlining Caroline’s on Broadway. Most recently, Anthony released his debut comedy album, "40 for 40," which is available on all streaming services.

https://www.ralphthemouth.com/

@ralphthemouth81

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🌟 Presented By: Big Comedy Network

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🎨 Cover Art: April Richelle

📸 Cover Art Photo: photojuice

🙌 Special Thanks: Ewan Gotfryd

🏆 Full Credits: https://rb.gy/vnn5w

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