Christina Pazsitzky On Teaching Comedians Philosophy

<p>Ryan speaks with Christina Pazsitzky in the first of a two-part interview about her new Netflix comedy special <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81192249" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Mom Genes</em></a>, why she believes that comedians should go to college to study philosophy, how she balances her work and home life, why ego is a tool for survival in a comedy career, what the Stoics would have to say about cancel culture, and more.</p><p>Christina Pazsitzky is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, writer, host and TV personality. Since starting her comedy career in 1997, Christina has been known for her intelligent, thought-provoking, and hilarious takes on the realities of women’s issues, motherhood, and popular culture. In addition to touring the world, she has released four comedy specials, two of which have been featured on Netflix: <em>Mother Inferior</em> (2017), and <em>Mom Genes</em> (2023).<em> </em>Christina and her husband and fellow comedian Tom Segura host the hugely successful podcast "<a href="https://ymhstudios.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your Mom’s House</a>" together, and she also hosts her own podcast, the popular “<a href="https://ymhstudios.com/wheremymomsat/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Where My Moms At?</a>” where she discusses motherhood. You can find more about Christina’s work, tour dates, and booking information at <a href="https://christinaponline.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">christinaponline.com</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thechristinap/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thechristinap</a>, Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/ChristinaP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@christinap</a>, and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/christinacomedy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> on her YouTube channel christinacomedy</a>.</p><p>✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: <a href="http://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">htt