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Jun 2024
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The Cost of Chasing Success | Chris Dist...

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Chris Distefano is one of the funniest and most respected stand up comedians today. He joined Ryan at The Painted Porch to talk about their experiences with career achievements, success and self-acceptance, and the trade-offs between career opportunities and family time. 


Chris Distefano has released two comedy specials - Size 38 Waist (2019) and Speshy Weshy (2022). He’s also the host of two podcasts, Chrissy Chaos and Hey Babe Pod. 


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