In the final episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Pete discusses why he's ending the podcast now, what he's learned doing comedy over the last fifteen years, and what he plans to do next. Thanks for listening everybody.

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"Muggsy McGeever" is a former stand-up comedian and author of the recently released short story collection "Ham Sandwiches." In this episode, Muggsy and Pete discuss their time performing stand-up together in DC and New York, Muggsy's decision to ultimately quit performing stand-up comedy, and the creative freedom and fulfillment he's found through writing.

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Lauren Hope Krass is a New York based comedian who, until recently, has primarily made her live performing for colleges and cruise ships. In this episode of "A Comic's Last Stand", Lauren and Pete discuss their shared appreciation for John Mayer, Lauren's experiences in the college and cruise ship circuits, and touch on a thrilling new opportunity that has emerged in her comedy career.

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Emily Walsh is a comedian and storyteller who recently completed a one month run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In this episode of "A Comic's Last Stand", Emily discusses the process of starting comedy in her 30s, the highs and lows of her Fringe experience, and what she would do differently if she went back.

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Alone At Lunch

Yeet The Rich

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Jeff Simmermon is a comedian and storyteller who has been featured on "The Moth" and "This American Life." In this episode, Jeff discusses his journey into the worlds of storytelling and comedy, reflects on his corporate career in PR, and shares the origin of his upcoming one-man show, "Care Giver."

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Gus Tate is a New York City comedian whose first special, Top Gus, is now available on YouTube. In this episode of "A Comic's Last Stand", Gus shares with Pete how he began his stand-up career in China, the influence of fatherhood on his comedy, and the evolution of his expectations over time.

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Jared Freid is a New York based comedian whose recent Netflix special, 37 And Single, premiered in the Netflix Top Ten. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Jared tells Pete how his experience selling life insurance laid the groundwork for his comedy career, delves into his shift in mindset since his special's release, and shares how comedy has impacted his dating life.

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Brian Parise is a stand-up comedian and writer who has performed at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival and written for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj. In this episode, Brian talks about hiding his early comedy pursuits from friends and coworkers, the moment he landed his first late-night writing position and subsequently quit his day job, and the freedom he's discovered by managing his expectations.

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