Life is a Gamble - Charles Star

Charles Star is a self-described podcast slut.  He went from lawyer to comedian and is now on a quest to do 53 podcasts in 52 weeks.

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/charles-star--73166326

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Charles Small [00:36] Podcast appearances bet [03:25] No Homework and City Saint, Country Saint podcasts [05:57] Transitioning from law into comedy [14:07] Leaving standup [15:58] Podcasting [17:08] Gambling and sports better stories [20:33] Legal career after temp jobs [26:07] Civil asset forfeiture [29:11] The Moth and strange legal cases [34:16] OST realistic legal shows and movies [40:22] Travel stories [46:15] Favorite Las Vegas restaurant that is not in a casino Links: http://nohomework.website http://soundcloud.com/hwpod http://davidhill.substack.com/p/introducing-american-gambler http://nakamurayalv.com

Life is a Gamble - Elizabeth Reichelt

Elizabeth Reichelt seems to choose the riskiest professions. I don't mean dangerous, I mean the chance of success is tiny, but the payoff can be huge. She went from dancer, to stand up comic, to television writer.

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/elizabeth-reichelt--72808759

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Elizabeth Reichelt [00:38] High risk and high reward professions [03:09] Identity crises [06:10] Moving to Los Angeles [08:25] Passion for social work [11:06] Playwriting [16:53] Improv, writing sketches, and stand up comedy [21:46] Assistant writer for Inventing Anna [21:24] Becoming a writer [26:47] Research on Bridgerton [27:56] Cowriting an episode [30:32] AI effects on writers [31:32] Writing for networks versus streaming services [34:23] Working while on hiatus, networking, and agents [39:34] How can listeners contact Elizabeth? [40:06] Advice for aspiring writers [40:44] Favorite restaurant in Las Vegas that is not in a casino Links: http://Instagram.com/lizreichelt http://Mobettahs.com http://Doublezeropie.com

Life is a gamble explores those times in life where someone must take a big risk, or when life deals you an unexpected hand. How do we decide how much risk is worth it?