Shane Torres is a standup comedian based in New York City.

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(00:00) Moving from Portland to New York

(02:08) Reaching Comedy’s Ceiling in Portland

(04:11) Discovering Stand-Up and Bill Hicks

(07:18) Why Bill Hicks Mattered

(11:02) First Open Mic at Hungry Tiger

(13:48) Early Bombs and Finding Purpose

(16:02) Surviving on Service Jobs

(18:27) Living Cheap in New York

(21:01) Comedy Before Social Media Dominance

(25:05) Fame, Followers, and Premature Success

(28:12) First New York Clubs and Career Goals

(31:22) Getting Passed at The Comedy Cellar

(35:06) Respect, Community, and Recognition

(38:10) Finding ...