“The Fortune of Laughter: A Candid Conversation” with Fortune Feimster
This week on the Here's What We Know Podcast, our host Gary Scott Thomas had a fascinating conversation with Hollywood’s comedy sensation, Fortune Feimster. For over two decades, Fortune has been crafting an innovative, inclusive, and unparalleled career. Whether she's on stage, in the radio studio, or on screen, her contagious and joyous comedy continues to touch lives and bring people together every day. Fortune shared her career journey, starting from humble beginnings in a small town to achieving success in Hollywood through sheer determination, hard work, humor, and a dash of luck. Her continued humility despite her growth is truly inspiring!Join us in this exciting episode and hear more of Fortune’s story about her comedic techniques and future aspirations. With opportunities rolling in as quickly as punchlines, it's evident that this determined and unflinching comedian is just beginning her remarkable journey. Indeed, Fortune Feimster is making waves everywhere.Be sure to check her tour schedule to see if she's performing in a city near you and experience her extraordinary talent in person!In this Episode:Fotune’s Humble BeginningsCareer ProgressionUpcoming EventsNetflix Special ProjectsActing TechniquesFuture GoalsThe Power of PodcastingThis episode is sponsored by:Beck's Shoes (Use my promo code "GST" on their website and enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on your favorite shoes!)A Flood of LoveAbout Fortune:Fortune Feimster, a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for her affable and charismatic presence, wields her unique brand of confessional comedy to unite people from all walks of life. You can catch Fortune across various media platforms, whether through radio broadcasts, appearances on both the big and small screens or during her nationwide stand-up comedy tours. Her first one-hour special, Sweet & Salty, is currently available for streaming on Netflix and earned a well-deserved nomination for Best Comedy Special at the Critics' Choice Awards. Prior to this, Netflix showcased her talents in a half-hour special as part of The Standups in 2018, which garnered enthusiastic reviews. Fortune has graced late-night television with memorable sets on Conan and Late Night with Seth Meyers. She also boasts another acclaimed half-hour special on Comedy Central. Starting her career in Los Angeles as a member of the esteemed Groundlings Sunday Company, Fortune first gained national recognition as a writer and panelist on E's popular show Chelsea Lately. This was followed by series regular roles on Hulu's The Mindy Project and NBC's Champions. Her versatile talent has led to numerous guest appearances and recurring roles on a variety of TV shows, including Ru Paul’s Drag Race, Dear White People, Drunk History, Claws, 2 Broke Girls, Workaholics, Glee, Idiotsitter, Tales of the City, The L Word: Generation Q, Life in Pieces, and @Midnight.Website: https://www.fortunefeimster.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fortunefunny/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fortunefeimster/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunefeimster/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/funnyfortuneTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fortunefeimster/Merch Website: https://fortunefeimster.merchmadeeasy.com/www.GaryScottThomas.com