After 35 days away… I’m back with the episode I almost didn’t release.

This one centers around a joke my mom hates — a joke that actually works on stage… but might be crossing a line.

In this episode, I break down:

• The controversial set that cost me real money in a stand-up competition
• Why some jokes hit hard… and still shouldn’t be told on every stage
• How shows like Kill Tony are changing what comedians think is funny
• The balance between controversy and comedy as a newbie

I also walk through my full 5-minute set that lost me $500 and a chance to open for a headliner — joke by joke — including what worked, what didn’t, and what I’d change now.

Because the real question is: If a joke kills… but costs you opportunities… is it worth it saying?

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