Stand-up comedian, touring performer with Sophie Buddle, and Austin comedy favorite Gretchen Dietz joins Jon Carden on Tammy's Boy for an unforgettable conversation about growing up with strict educator parents, chasing perfection, earning a PhD, and ultimately walking away from the life everyone expected her to live.

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00:00 – Meet Gretchen Dietz

03:10 – Growing Up With Two Educator Parents

09:15 – Small Town Life & High Expectations

18:20 – Basketball, Competition & Identity

28:05 – Strict Parenting vs Self-Discipline

37:50 – Family Traditions & Childhood Memories

48:45 – From PhD to Stand-Up Comedy

59:10 – Learning to Live Life on Your Own Terms

1:08:15 – What  ...